Brother MFC 295CN User Manual

							General Information
7
1
 
„Volume keys
 d   c 
While the machine is idle, you can press 
these keys to adjust the ring volume.
„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 black & white. Also lets you start 
a scanning operation (in color or black & 
white, depending on the scanning setting in 
the ControlCenter software).6 Stop/Exit
Stops an operation or exits the menu.
7 Copy Options
Lets you temporarily change the copy settings 
when in copy mode.
8 LCD (liquid crystal display)
Displays messages on the screen to help you 
set up and use your machine.
9On/Off
You can turn the machine on and off.
If you turn the machine off, it will still 
periodically clean the print head to maintain 
print quality. To maintain print quality, prolong 
print head life, and provide the best ink 
cartridge economy, you should keep your 
machine connected to the power at all times.
10 Fax Resolution
Lets you temporarily change the resolution 
when sending a fax.
345
876
12/10 11:53  Fax
 
						

							8
2
Loading paper and 
other print media
2
aIf the paper support flap is open, close it, 
and then close the paper support. Pull 
the paper tray completely out of the 
machine.
 
bLift the output 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 marks 
for the paper size you are using.
 
Note
When you use Legal size paper, press 
and hold the universal guide release 
button (1) as you slide out the front of the 
paper tray.
 
 
Loading paper and documents2
1
31
32
1
 
						

							Loading paper and documents
9
2
dFan the stack of paper well to avoid 
paper jams and misfeeds.
 
IMPORTANT
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.
 
IMPORTANT
Be careful that you do not push the paper 
in too far; it may lift at the back of the tray 
and cause feed problems.
 
fGently adjust the paper side guides (1) 
to fit the paper using both hands.
Make sure the paper side guides touch 
the sides of the paper.
 
gClose the output paper tray cover. 
hSlowly push the paper tray completely 
into the machine.
 
1
 
						

							Chapter 2
10
iWhile holding the paper tray in place, 
pull out the paper support ( ) until it 
clicks, and then unfold the paper 
support flap ( ).
 
IMPORTANT
DO NOT use the paper support flap for 
Legal size paper.
 
Loading envelopes and 
postcards2
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.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT use any of the following types of 
envelopes, as they will cause paper feed 
problems:
• That are of a baggy construction.
• That are embossed (have raised 
writing on them).
• That have clasps or staples.
• That are pre-printed on the inside.
Occasionally you may experience paper 
feed problems caused by the thickness, 
size and flap shape of the envelopes you 
are using.
 
1
2
Glue 2Double flap 2
 
						

							Loading paper and documents
11
2
Loading envelopes and postcards2
aBefore loading, press the corners and 
sides of envelopes or postcards to make 
them as flat as possible.
IMPORTANT
If envelopes or postcards are 
‘double-feeding’, put one envelope or 
postcard in the paper tray at a time.
 
 
 
 
bPut envelopes or postcards 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 
postcards.
 
2
1
 
						

							Chapter 2
12
If you have problems printing on 
envelopes with the flap on the short edge, 
try the following:
2
aOpen the envelope flap.
bPut the envelope into the paper tray with 
the address side down and the flap 
positioned as shown in the illustration.
 
cAdjust the size and margin in your 
application.
Removing small printouts 
from the machine2
When the machine ejects small paper onto 
the output paper tray cover you may not be 
able to reach it. Make sure printing has 
finished, and then pull the tray completely out 
of the machine.
 
 
						

							Loading paper and documents
13
2
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 print in the 
shaded areas of cut sheet paper only when the Borderless print feature is available and turned 
on. (See Printing for Windows
® or Printing and Faxing for Macintosh in the Software User’s Guide 
on the CD-ROM.)
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 0.47 in. (12 mm)  0.95 in. (24 mm)  0.12 in. (3 mm)  0.12 in. (3 mm) 
3
4
1
23
4
1
2
 
						

							Chapter 2
14
Acceptable paper and 
other print media
2
The print quality can be affected by the type 
of paper you use 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 you print on inkjet paper (coated 
paper), transparencies and photo paper, 
be sure to choose the proper print media 
in the ‘Basic’ tab of the printer driver or in 
the Paper Type setting of the machine’s 
menu. (See Paper Type on page 22.)
„When you print on Brother Photo paper, 
load one extra sheet of the same photo 
paper in the paper tray. An extra sheet has 
been included in the paper package for 
this purpose.
„When you use transparencies or photo 
paper, remove each sheet at once to 
prevent smudging or paper jams.
„Avoid touching the printed surface of the 
paper immediately after printing; the 
surface may not be completely dry and 
may stain your fingers.
Recommended print media2
To get the best print quality, we suggest using 
Brother paper. (See the table below.)
We recommend using ‘3M Transparency 
Film’ when you print on transparencies.
Brother paper
Paper TypeItem
Letter Plain
BP60PL100 (USA only)
Letter Glossy Photo BP71GLTR
Letter Inkjet (Matte) BP60ML (USA only)
4 × 6 in. Glossy Photo BP71GP
 
						

							Loading paper and documents
15
2 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 
document. Use only transparencies 
recommended for inkjet printing.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT use the following kinds of paper:
• Damaged, curled, wrinkled, or 
irregularly shaped paper
 
1 0.08 in. (2 mm) or greater curve may 
cause jam to occur.
• Extremely shiny or highly textured 
paper
• Paper that cannot be arranged 
uniformly when stacked
• Paper made with a short grain
 
Paper capacity of the output paper 
tray cover
2
Up to 50 sheets of Letter, Legal or A4 20 lb 
(80 g/m
2) paper.
„Transparencies and photo paper must be 
picked up from the output paper tray cover 
one page at a time to avoid smudging.
1
1
 
						

							Chapter 2
16
Choosing the right print 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 × 148 mm)–––Yes
Cards Photo 4 × 6 in. (10 × 15 cm) – Yes Yes Yes
Photo 2L 5 × 7 in. (13 × 18 cm) – – Yes Yes
Index Card 5 × 8 in. (127 × 203 mm)–––Yes
Postcard 1 3.9 × 5.8 in. (100 × 148 mm)–––Yes
Postcard 2
(Double)5.8 × 7.9 in. (148 × 200 mm)–––Yes
Envelopes C5 Envelope 6.4 × 9 in. (162 × 229 mm)–––Yes
DL Envelope 4.3 × 8.7 in. (110 × 220 mm)–––Yes
COM-10 4 1/8 × 9 1/2 in. (105 × 241 mm)–––Yes
Monarch 3 7/8 × 7 1/2 in. (98 × 191 mm)–––Yes
JE4 Envelope 4.1 × 9.3 in. (105 × 235 mm)–––Yes
TransparenciesLetter 8 1/2 × 11 in. (215.9 × 279.4 mm) – Yes – Yes
A4 8.3 × 11.7 in. (210 × 297 mm) – Yes – Yes
Legal 8 1/2 × 14 in. (215.9 × 355.6 mm) – Yes – Yes
A5 5.8 × 8.3 in. (148 × 210 mm) – Yes – Yes