Brother MFC 297C User Manual

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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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aMake sure the flap is either to the side of 
the envelope or to the back edge of the 
envelope when...

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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 print in the 
shaded areas of cut sheet paper 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...

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

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Paper weight, thickness and capacity2
1Up to 100 sheets of 80 g/m2 paper.
2BP71 (260 g/m2) paper is especially designed for Brother inkjet machines.
Paper TypeWeightThicknessNo. of 
sheets
Cut Sheet Plain Paper
64 to 120 g/m
20.08 to 0.15 mm
1001
Inkjet Paper
64 to 200 g/m20.08 to 0.25 mm 20
Glossy Paper
Up to 220 g/m
2Up to 0.25 mm
202
Cards Photo Card
Up to 220 g/m2Up to 0.25 mm
202
Index Card
Up to 120 g/m2Up to 0.15 mm 30
PostCard
Up to 200 g/m
2Up to 0.25 mm 30
Envelopes
75 to 95 g/m...

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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-290C and MFC-297C 
only)2
The ADF can hold up to 15 pages and feeds 
each sheet individually. Use standard 
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
CAUTION 
DO NOT pull on the document while it is 
feeding.
  
DO NOT...

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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.
CAUTION 
If you are scanning a book or thick 
document, DO NOT slam the cover or 
press on it.
 
Scannable area2
The scannable area depends on the settings 
in the application you are using. The figures 
below show the areas...

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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 0 Sec, 
30 Secs, 1 Min, 2 Mins, 5 Mins or 
Off.
Press OK.
cPress Stop/Exit.
Paper settings3
Paper Type3
To get the best print quality, set the...

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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
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aPress Menu, 1, 4, 1.
bPress aorb to choose...