Brother MFC 295CN User Manual

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Paper weight, thickness and capacity2
1Up to 100 sheets of plain paper 20 lb (80 g/m2).
2BP71 69 lb (260 g/m2) paper is especially designed for Brother inkjet machines.
Paper TypeWeightThicknessNo. of 
sheets
Cut 
SheetPlain 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)
202
Cards Photo 4 × 6
Up to 58 lb (Up to 220 g/m2)Up to 10 mil (Up to 0.25 mm)
202
Index Card
Up to 32 lb (Up to 120 g/m2)Up to 6 mil (Up to 0.15 mm) 30
Postcard
Up to 53 lb (Up to 200 g/m
2)Up to 10 mil (Up to 0.25 mm) 30
Envelopes
20 to 25 lb (75 to 95 g/m
2)Up to 20 mil (Up to 0.52 mm) 10
Transparencies – – 10
 
						

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Loading documents2
You can send a fax, make copies, and scan 
from the ADF (automatic document feeder) 
and from the scanner glass.
Using the ADF 
(MFC-295CN only)2
The ADF can hold up to 15 pages and feeds 
each sheet individually. Use standard 20 lb 
(80 g/m
2) paper and always fan the pages 
before putting them in the ADF.
Recommended environment2
Document Sizes Supported2
How to load documents2
IMPORTANT
• DO NOT pull on the document while it is 
feeding.
• DO NOT use paper that is curled, 
wrinkled, folded, ripped, stapled, paper 
clipped, pasted or taped.
• DO NOT use cardboard, newspaper or 
fabric.
 
„Make sure documents with ink or liquid 
correction fluid are completely dry.
aUnfold the ADF Document Output 
Support Flap (1).
bFan the pages well.
cAdjust the paper guides (2) to fit the 
width of your documents.
dMake sure you place the documents 
face down, top edge first in the ADF 
until the LCD says ADF Ready and you 
feel them touch the feed roller.
 
IMPORTANT
DO NOT leave a thick document on the 
scanner glass. If you do this, the ADF may 
jam.
 
Temperature: 68 to 86°F (20 to 30°C)
Humidity: 50 to 70%
Paper:
20 lb LTR (80 g/m
2A4)
Length: 5.8 to 14 in. 
(148 to 355.6 mm)
Width: 5.8 to 8.5 in. 
(148 to 215.9 mm)
Weight:
17 to 24 lb (64 to 90 g/m
2)
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Using the scanner glass2
You can use the scanner glass to fax, copy or 
scan pages of a book or one page at a time.
Document Sizes Supported2
How to load documents2
Note
To use the scanner glass, the ADF must 
be empty.
 
aLift the document cover.
bUsing the document guidelines on the 
left and top, place the document face 
down in the upper left corner of the 
scanner glass.
 
 
cClose the document cover.
IMPORTANT
If you are scanning a book or thick 
document, DO NOT slam the cover or 
press on it.
 
Length:  Up to 11.7 in. (297 mm)
Width: Up to 8.5 in. (215.9 mm)
Weight: Up to 4.4 lb (2 kg)
 
						

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Scannable area2
The scannable area depends on the settings 
in the application you are using. The figures 
below show the unscannable areas.
 
UsageDocument 
SizeTop (1)
Bottom (2)Left (3)
Right (4)
Fax Letter 0.12 in. 
(3 mm)0.16 in. 
(4 mm)
A4 0.12 in. 
(3 mm)0.04 in. 
(1 mm)
Legal
(MFC-295CN)
0.12 in. 
(3 mm)0.16 in. 
(4 mm)
Copy Letter 0.12 in. 
(3 mm)0.12 in. 
(3 mm)
A4 0.12 in. 
(3 mm)0.12 in. 
(3 mm)
Scan Letter 0.12 in. 
(3 mm)0.12 in. 
(3 mm)
A4 0.12 in. 
(3 mm)0.12 in. 
(3 mm)
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On/Off key3
You can turn the machine on and off by 
pressing the On/Off key.
Note
If you have connected an external 
telephone or TAD, it is always available.
 
Turning the machine off3
aPress and hold down the On/Off key. 
The LCD will show Shutting Down. 
The LCD will stay on for a few seconds 
before going off.
Turning the machine on3
aPress the On/Off key.
Mode Timer3
The machine has four temporary mode keys 
on the control panel: Fax, Scan, Copy and 
Photo Capture. You can change the amount 
of time the machine takes after the last Scan, 
Copy or PhotoCapture operation before it 
returns to Fax mode. If you choose Off, the 
machine stays in the mode you used last.
 
aPress Menu, 1, 1.
bPress aorb to choose 0Sec, 
30 Secs, 1 Min, 2 Mins, 5 Mins or 
Off.
Press OK.
cPress Stop/Exit.
General setup3
 
						

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Paper settings3
Paper Type3
To get the best print quality, set the machine 
for the type of paper you are using.
aPress Menu, 1, 2.
bPress aorb to choose Plain Paper, 
Inkjet Paper, Brother BP71, 
Other Glossy or Transparency.
Press OK.
cPress Stop/Exit.
Note
The machine ejects paper with printed 
surfaces face up onto the paper tray in 
front of the machine. When you use 
transparencies or glossy paper, remove 
each sheet at once to prevent smudging 
or paper jams.
 
Paper Size3
You can use five sizes of paper for copies: 
Letter, Legal, A4, A5 and 4 
× 6in. (10×15 cm) 
and three sizes for printing faxes: Letter, Legal 
and A4. When you change the size of paper 
you load in the machine, you will need to 
change the paper size setting at the same time 
so your machine can fit an incoming fax on the 
page.
aPress Menu, 1, 3.
bPress aorb to choose Letter, Legal, 
A4, A5 or 4x6.
Press OK.
cPress Stop/Exit.
Volume Settings3
Ring Volume3
You can choose a range of ring volume 
levels, from High to Off.
While the machine is idle, press d or c 
to adjust the volume level. The LCD shows 
the current setting, and each key press will 
change the volume to the next level. The 
machine will keep the new setting until you 
change it.
You can also change the volume through the 
menu, by following the instructions below:
Setting the Ring Volume from the 
menu
3
aPress Menu, 1, 4, 1.
bPress aorb to choose Low, Med, High 
or Off.
Press OK.
cPress Stop/Exit.
Beeper Volume3
When the beeper is on, the machine will beep 
when you press a key, make a mistake or 
after you send or receive a fax.
You can choose a range of volume levels, 
from High to Off.
aPress Menu, 1, 4, 2.
bPress aorb to choose Low, Med, High 
or Off.
Press OK.
cPress Stop/Exit.
 
						

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Speaker Volume3
You can choose a range of speaker volume 
levels, from High to Off.
aPress Menu, 1, 4, 3.
bPress aorb to choose Low, Med, High 
or Off.
Press OK.
cPress Stop/Exit.
You can also adjust the speaker volume by 
pressing Hook.
aPress Hook.
bPress dorc.
This setting will stay until you change it 
again.
cPress Hook.
Automatic Daylight 
Saving Time
3
You can set the machine to change 
automatically for daylight saving time. It will 
reset itself forward one hour in the Spring and 
backward one hour in the Fall. Make sure you 
have set the correct date and time in the 
Date&Time setting.
The factory setting is Off, so you will have to 
turn on Automatic Daylight Time as follows.
aPress Menu, 1, 5.
bPress aorb to choose On (or Off).
Press OK.
cPress Stop/Exit.
LCD display3
LCD Contrast3
You can adjust the LCD contrast for a sharper 
and more vivid display. If you are having 
difficulty reading the LCD, try changing the 
contrast setting.
aPress Menu, 1, 6.
bPress aorb to choose Light or Dark.
Press OK.
cPress Stop/Exit.
Sleep Mode3
You can choose how long the machine must 
be idle (from 1 to 60 minutes) before it goes 
into sleep mode. The timer will restart if any 
operation is carried out on the machine.
aPress Menu, 1, 7.
bPress aorb to choose 1 Min, 2 Mins, 
3 Mins, 5 Mins, 10 Mins, 30 Mins 
or 60 Mins.
Press OK.
cPress Stop/Exit.
 
						

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TX Lock4
TX Lock lets you prevent unauthorized 
access to the machine.
While TX Lock is On, the following operations 
are available:
„Receiving faxes
While TX Lock is On, the following operations 
are NOT available:
„Sending faxes
„Copying
„PC printing 
„Scanning
„PhotoCapture
„Operation from Control panel
Note
If you forget the TX Lock password, 
please call Brother Customer Service. 
(See Brother numbers on page i.)
 
Setting and changing the 
TX Lock password4
Note
If you have already set the password, you 
will not need to set it again.
 
Setting up the password4
aPress Menu, 2, 0, 1.
bEnter a 4-digit number for the password.
Press OK.
cWhen the LCD shows Verify:, 
re-enter the password.
Press OK.
dPress Stop/Exit.
Changing the password4
aPress Menu, 2, 0, 1.
bPress aorb to choose Set Password.
Press OK.
cEnter a 4-digit number for the current 
password.
Press OK.
dEnter a 4-digit number for a new 
password.
Press OK.
eWhen the LCD shows Verify:, 
re-enter the password.
Press OK.
fPress Stop/Exit.
Security features4
 
						

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Turning TX Lock on/off4
Turning TX Lock on4
aPress Menu, 2, 0, 1.
bPress aorb to choose Set TX Lock.
Press OK.
cEnter the registered 4-digit password.
Press OK.
The machine goes offline and the LCD 
shows TX Lock Mode.
Turning TX Lock off4
aPress Menu.
bEnter the registered 4-digit password.
Press OK.
TX Lock is automatically turned off.
Note
If you enter the wrong password, the LCD 
shows Wrong Password and stays 
offline. The machine will stay in TX Lock 
mode until the registered password is 
entered.
 
 
						

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