Brother MFC 290C User Manual

							
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12
Printing photos 
directly from a digital 
camera (without 
PictBridge)
12
If your camera is using the USB Mass 
Storage standard, you can connect your 
camera in storage mode. This enables you to 
print photos from your camera.
(If you would like to print photos in PictBridge 
mode, see Printing photos directly from a 
PictBridge camera  on page 75.) 
Note
The name, availability and operation differ 
among digital cameras. Please refer to the 
documentation supplied with your camera 
for detailed information, such as how to 
switch from PictBridge mode to USB mass 
storage mode. 
 
Printing Images12
Note
Remove any memory cards or a USB 
Flash memory drive from the machine 
before connecting a digital camera.
 
aMake sure that your camera is turned 
off. Connect your camera to the USB 
direct interface (1) on the machine using 
the USB cable.
 
1 USB direct interface
bTurn on the camera.
cFollow the steps in  Printing Photos 
on page 68.
WARNING 
To prevent damage to your machine, do not 
connect any device other than a digital 
camera or USB Flash memory drive to the 
USB direct interface.
 
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Chapter 12
78
Understanding the 
Error Messages
12
Once you are familiar with the types of errors 
that can occur while you are printing from a 
camera, you can easily identify and 
troubleshoot any problems. „ Out of Memory
This message will appear if you are 
working with images that are too large for 
the machines memory.
„ Unusable Device
This message will appear if you connect a 
camera that is not using the USB Mass 
Storage standard. This message will also 
appear if you connect a broken device to 
the USB direct interface. 
(For more detailed solutions see  Error and 
maintenance messages  on page 101.)
 
						

							
Section V
SoftwareV
Software features80
 
						

							
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The CD-ROM includes the Software User’s 
Guide for features available when connected 
to a computer (for example, printing and 
scanning). The guide has easy to use links 
that, when clicked, will take you directly to a 
particular section.
You can find information on these features:„ Printing
„ Scanning
„ ControlCenter3 (for Windows
®)
„ ControlCenter2 (for Macintosh
®)
„ Faxing from your computer
„ PhotoCapture Center
® 
How to read the HTML User’s Guide 
This is a quick reference to use the HTML 
User’s Guide.
(For Windows
®)
Note
If you have not installed the software, see 
Viewing Documentation  on page 2.
 
aFrom the Start menu, point to  Brother, 
MFC-XXXX  (where XXXX is your model 
number) from the programs group, then 
click  User’s Guides in HTML format .
bClick SOFTWARE USER’S GUIDE  
from the top menu.
 
cClick the heading you would like to view 
from the list at the left of the window.
 
(For Macintosh®)
aMake sure your Macintosh® is turned 
on. Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your 
CD-ROM drive.
bDouble-click the  Documentation icon.
cDouble-click your language folder, and 
then double-click the top.html file.
dClick SOFTWARE USER’S GUIDE  in 
the top menu, and then click the heading 
you would like to read from the list at the 
left of the window.
 
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Section VI
AppendixesVI
Safety and Legal82
Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance94
Menu and Features120
Specifications130
Glossary143
 
						

							
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A
Choosing a locationA
Put your machine on a flat, stable surface that is free of vibration and shocks, such as a desk. Put 
the machine near a telephone wall jack and a standard AC power outlet. Choose a location where 
the temperature remains between 50°F and 95 °F (10 °C and 35 °C).
WARNING 
DO NOT put the machine near heaters, air conditioners, refrigerators, medical equipment, 
chemicals or water. 
  
DO NOT connect your machine to AC power outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic 
timers.
 
CAUTION 
• Avoid placing your machine in a high-traffic area.
• Avoid placing your machine on a carpet.
• DO NOT put the machine near heaters, air conditioners, refrigerators, medical equipment, 
chemicals or water. 
• DO NOT expose the machine to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust.
• DO NOT connect your machine to AC power outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic  timers.
• Disruption of power can wipe out information in the machines memory.
• DO NOT connect your machine to AC power outlets on the same circuit as large appliances  or other equipment that might disrupt the power supply.
• Avoid interference sources, such as other cordless telephone systems or speakers.
 
 
Safety and LegalA
 
						

							
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A
To use the machine safelyA
Please keep these instructions for later reference and read them before attempting any 
maintenance.
WARNING 
There are high voltage electrodes inside the machine. Before you clean the inside of the 
machine, make sure you have unplugged the telephone line cord first and then the power cord 
from the AC power outlet. Doing this will prevent an electrical shock.
 
 
 
DO NOT handle the plug with wet hands. Doing this might cause an electrical shock.
 
Always make sure the plug is fully inserted.
  
DO NOT pull on the middle of the AC power cord. Doing this might cause an electrical shock.
 
 
						

							
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DO NOT put your hands on the edge of the machine under the document cover or the scanner 
cover. Doing this may cause injury.
  
DO NOT put your hands on the edge of the paper tray under the paper tray cover. Doing this 
may cause injury.
 
 
 
 
 
						

							
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A
 
DO NOT touch the area shaded in the illustration. Doing this may cause injury.
  
When moving the machine you must lift it from the base, by placing a hand at each side of the 
unit as shown in the illustration. DO NOT carry the machine by holding the scanner cover or the 
Jam Clear Cover.
  
DO NOT use flammable substances, any type of spray, liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean the 
inside or outside of the machine. Doing this may cause a fire or electrical shock.
 
 
 
 
   
 
						

							
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If the machine becomes hot, releases smoke, or generates any strong smells, immediately 
unplug the machine from the AC power outlet. Call Brother Customer Service. (See Brother 
numbers  on page i.)
  
If metal objects, water or other liquids get inside the machine, immediately unplug the machine 
from the AC power outlet. Call Brother Customer Service. (See  Brother numbers on page i.)
  
Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. Never touch telephone wires or 
terminals that are not insulated unless the telephone line has been unplugged at the wall jack. 
Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never install a telephone wall jack in a 
wet location.
  
This product must be installed near an AC power outlet that is easily accessible. In case of an 
emergency, you must unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet to shut off the power 
completely.
  
This product should be connected to an AC power source within the range indicated on the 
rating label. DO NOT connect it to a DC power source or inverter. If you are not sure, contact a 
qualified electrician.
  
Always make sure the plug is fully inserted.
  
DO NOT use the machine if the power cord is frayed or damaged, doing so may cause a fire.
  
To reduce the risk of shock or fire, use only a No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.