Brother MFC 297C User Manual

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To access the menu mode:
aPress Menu.
bChoose an option.
„Press 1 for General Setup menu.
„Press 2 for Fax menu.
„Press 3 for Copy menu.
 
„Press 0 for Initial Setup.
You can scroll more quickly through 
each menu level by pressing aorb for 
the direction you want.
cPress OK when that option appears on 
the LCD.
The LCD will then show the next menu 
level.
dPress aorb to scroll to your next menu 
selection.
ePress OK.
When you finish setting an option, the 
LCD shows Accepted....

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Menu TableC
The menu table will help you understand the menu selections and options that are found in the 
machines programs. The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
Choose & OK Choose & OK to accept to exit
              
Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions Page
1.
General Setup1.Mode Timer—0 Sec
30 Secs
1 Min
2 Mins*
5 Mins
OffSets the time to return to 
Fax mode.19
2.Paper Type—Plain Paper*
Inkjet Paper
Brother BP71
Other Glossy
TransparencySets the type of...

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1.General Setup
(Continued)4.Volume 1.RingOff
Low
Med*
HighAdjusts the ring volume. 20
2.BeeperOff
Low*
Med
HighAdjusts the volume level 
of the beeper.20
3.SpeakerOff
Low
Med*
HighAdjusts the speaker 
volume.20
5.
Auto Daylight—On*
OffChanges for Daylight 
Savings Time 
automatically.21
6.
LCD Contrast—Light
Dark*Adjusts the contrast of the 
LCD.21
7.Sleep Mode—1 Min
2 Mins
3 Mins
5 Mins
10 Mins*
30 Mins
60 MinsYou can choose how long 
the machine will remain 
idle before it goes...

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2.Fax 1.Setup Receive
(In Fax mode 
only)1.Ring Delay00
01
02*
03
04
05
06
07
08
(Example for the U.K.)
Sets the number of rings 
before the machine 
answers in Fax Only or 
Fax/Tel mode.34
2.F/T Ring Time20Secs
30Secs*
40Secs
70SecsSets the F/T 
pseudo/double-ring time 
in Fax/Tel mode.34
3.Fax Detect On*
OffReceives fax messages 
without pressing Start.35
4.Remote Codes
On* (
l51, #51)
OffAllows you to answer all 
calls at an extension or 
external telephone and 
use codes to turn the 
machine on...

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2.Fax
(Continued)2.Setup Send
(In Fax mode 
only)1.Contrast Auto*
Light
DarkChanges the lightness or 
darkness of faxes you 
send.29
2.
Fax ResolutionStandard*
Fine
S.Fine
PhotoSets the default resolution 
for outgoing faxes.29
3.Real Time TXNext Fax Only
On
Off*Sends a fax without using 
the memory.30
4.Overseas ModeOn
Off*If you are having problems 
sending faxes overseas, 
set this to on.31
0.
Glass ScanSizeA4*
LetterAdjusts the scan area of 
the scanner glass to the 
size of...

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2.Fax
(Continued)0.Miscellaneous1.TX Lock— Stops unauthorized users 
from changing the 
machine’s current 
settings.22
2.Compatibility Normal*
Basic(for VoIP)
Adjusts the equalization 
for transmission 
problems.91
3.BT Call Sign
(U.K. Only)On
Off*Uses with BT Call Sign. 37
4.Caller ID On*
Off
Display ID
Print ReportView or print a list of the 
last 30 Caller IDs stored in 
the memory.38
3.Copy 1.Quality—Fast
Normal*
BestChooses the Copy 
resolution for your type of 
document.52
2.Brightness—-nnnno+...

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4.PhotoCapture
(Continued)4.Print Size—8 x 10cm
9 x 13cm
10 x 15cm
13 x 18cm
15 x 20cm
Max. Size*Choose the print size. 
(Appears when A4 or 
Letter is chosen in the 
Paper Size menu.) 64
5.Brightness—-nnnno+
-nnnon+
-nnonn+*
-nonnn+
-onnnn+Adjusts the brightness. 64
6.Contrast—-nnnno+
-nnnon+
-nnonn+*
-nonnn+
-onnnn+Adjusts the contrast. 64
7.Cropping—On*
OffCrops the image around 
the margin to fit the paper 
size or print size. Turn this 
feature off if you want to 
print whole...

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5.Print Reports1.XMIT Verify— — Prints a Transmission 
Verification Report for 
your last transmission.48
2.Help List— — Prints the Help List so you 
can see at-a-glance how 
to quickly program your 
machine.48
3.Quick Dial— — Lists name and numbers 
stored in the Speed Dial 
memory, in numerical 
order.48
4.
Fax Journal— — Lists information about the 
last incoming and 
outgoing faxes.
(TX means Transmit.)
(RX means Receive.)48
5.
User Settings— — Lists your settings. 48
6.
Machine Info.1.Serial...

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Entering TextC
When you are setting certain menu selections, such as the Station ID, you may need to enter text 
into the machine. Most number keys have three or four letters printed on keys. The keys for 0, # 
and l do not have printed letters because they are used for special characters.
By pressing the relevant number key repeatedly, you can access the character you want.
Inserting spaces
To enter a space in a fax number, press c once between numbers. To enter a space in a...

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GeneralD
SpecificationsD
Printer TypeInkjet
Print MethodMono:
Colour:Piezo with 94 × 1 nozzle
Piezo with 94 × 3 nozzles
Memory Capacity32 MB
LCD (liquid crystal display)16 characters × 1line
Power SourceAC 220 to 240V 50/60Hz
Power Consumption(MFC-250C)
Off: Average 0.6 W
Sleep Mode: Average 3 W
Standby: Average 4.5 W
Operating: Average 22 W
(MFC-290C and MFC-297C)
Off: Average 0.7 W
Sleep Mode: Average 3 W
Standby: Average 4.5 W
Operating: Average 24 W