Brother MFC 290C User Manual

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„d
Press to scroll backward to a menu 
selection.
„ a or  b
Press to scroll through the menus and 
options.
„ Clear/Back
Press to cancel the current setting.
„ OK
Lets you choose a setting.
5 Start keys:
„  Color Start
Lets you start sending faxes or making 
copies in full color. Also lets you start a 
scanning operation (in color or black & 
white, depending on the scanning setting in 
the ControlCenter software).
„  Black Start
Lets you start sending faxes or making 
copies in...

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Loading paper and 
other print media
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aIf the paper support flap is open, close it, 
and then pull the paper tray completely 
out of the machine.
 
bLift the paper tray cover (1). 
cWith both hands, gently press and slide 
the paper side guides (1) and then the 
paper length guide (2) to fit the paper size.
Make sure that the triangular marks (3) 
on the paper side guides (1) and paper 
length guide (2) line up with the mark for 
the paper size you are using.
 
Note
When you use Legal size paper,...

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dFan the stack of paper well to avoid 
paper jams and misfeeds.
 
Note
Always make sure the paper is not curled.
 
eGently put the paper into the paper tray 
print side down and top edge in first.
Check that the paper is flat in the tray.
 
fGently adjust the paper side guides (1) 
to fit the paper with both hands.
Make sure the paper side guides touch 
the sides of the paper.
 
Note
Be careful that you do not push the paper 
in too far; it may lift at the back of the tray...

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iWhile holding the paper tray in place, 
pull out the paper support (1) until it 
clicks and unfold the paper support 
flap (2).
 
Note
Do not use the paper support flap for 
Legal paper.
 
Loading envelopes and post 
cards2
About envelopes2
„ Use envelopes that weigh from 20 to 25 lb 
(80 to 95 g/m
2).
„ Some envelopes need margin settings to 
be set in the application. Make sure you 
do a test print first before printing many 
envelopes.
CAUTION 
DO NOT use any of the following types of...

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bPut envelopes or post cards into the 
paper tray with the address side down 
and the leading edge in first as shown in 
the illustration. With both hands, gently 
press and slide the paper side 
guides (1) and paper length guide (2) to 
fit the size of the envelopes or post 
cards.
 
If you have problems when printing on 
envelopes, try the following suggestions:
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aOpen the envelope flap.
bMake sure the open flap is either to the 
side of the envelope or to the back...

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Printable area2
The printable area depends on the settings in the application you are using. The figures below 
show the unprintable areas on cut sheet paper and envelopes. The machine can only print in the 
shaded areas when the Borderless print feature is available and turned on.
Note
The Borderless feature is not available for envelopes.
 
Cut Sheet Paper Envelopes
   
Top (1)Bottom (2)Left (3)Right (4)
Cut Sheet 0.12 in. (3 mm) 0.12 in. (3 mm) 0.12 in. (3 mm) 0.12 in. (3 mm)
Envelopes...

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Acceptable paper and 
other print media
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The print quality can be affected by the type 
of paper you are using in the machine.
To get the best print quality for the settings 
you have chosen, always set the Paper Type 
to match the type of paper you load.
You can use plain paper, inkjet paper (coated 
paper), glossy paper, transparencies and 
envelopes.
We recommend testing various paper types 
before buying large quantities.
For best results, use Brother paper.„ When...

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Handling and using print 
media2
„ Store paper in its original packaging, and 
keep it sealed. Keep the paper flat and 
away from moisture, direct sunlight and 
heat.
„ Avoid touching the shiny (coated) side of 
photo paper. Load photo paper with the 
shiny side facing down.
„ Avoid touching either side of 
transparencies because they absorb 
water and perspiration easily, and this 
may cause decreased output quality. 
Transparencies designed for laser 
printers/copiers may stain your next...

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Choosing the right media2
Paper type and size for each operation2
Paper TypePaper SizeUsage
FaxCopyPhoto 
CapturePrinter
Cut Sheet Letter  8 1/2  × 11 in. 
(215.9  × 279.4 mm) Yes Yes Yes Yes
A4 8.3  × 11.7 in. (210  × 297 mm) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Legal 8 1/2  × 14 in. 
(215.9  × 355.6 mm) Yes Yes – Yes
Executive 7 1/4  × 10 1/2 in. (184  × 267 mm) – – – Yes
JIS B5 7.2  × 10.1 in. (182  × 257 mm) – – – Yes
A5 5.8  × 8.3 in. (148  × 210 mm) – Yes – Yes
A6 4.1  × 5.8 in. (105  ×...

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Paper weight, thickness and capacity2
1Up to 100 sheets of plain paper 20 lb (80 g/m2).
Paper TypeWeightThicknessNo. of 
sheets
Cut 
Sheet Plain Paper
17 to 32 lb (64 to 120 g/m
2)3 to 6 mil (0.08 to 0.15 mm)
1001
Inkjet Paper
17 to 53 lb (64 to 200 g/m2)3 to 10 mil (0.08 to 0.25 mm) 20
Glossy Paper Up to 58 lb (Up to 220 g/m
2)Up to 10 mil (Up to 0.25 mm) 20
Cards Photo 4  × 6
Up to 58 lb (Up to 220 g/m
2)Up to 10 mil (Up to 0.28 mm) 20
Index Card Up to 32 lb (Up to 120 g/m
2)Up to 6 mil...