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.
fPress Stop/Exit.
 
						

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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 paper in 
the paper tray.19
3.Paper Size—A4*
A5
10x15cm
Letter
LegalSets the size of the paper 
in the paper tray.19
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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 into 
sleep mode.21 Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions Page
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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 or off. You 
can personalize these 
codes.42
5.
Auto ReductionOn*
OffCuts the size of incoming 
faxes.35 Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions Page
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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 the document.27
3.
Report Setting1.XMIT ReportOn
On+Image
Off*
Off+ImageSets initial setup for 
Transmission Verification 
Report and Fax Journal.47
2.
Journal PeriodOff
Every 50 Faxes*
Every 6 Hours
Every 12 Hours
Every 24 Hours
Every 2 Days
Every 7 Days47
4.Remaining
Jobs— — Checks which jobs are in 
the memory and lets you 
cancel chosen jobs.28 Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions Page
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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+
-nnnon+
-nnonn+*
-nonnn+
-onnnn+Adjusts the brightness for 
copies.55
3.Contrast—-nnnno+
-nnnon+
-nnonn+*
-nonnn+
-onnnn+Adjusts the contrast for 
copies.55
4.
PhotoCapture1.Print Quality—Normal
Photo*Choose the print quality. 64
2.Paper Type—Plain Paper
Inkjet Paper
Brother BP71
Other Glossy*Choose the paper and 
paper type.64
3.Paper Size—10x15cm*
13x18cm
Letter
A4Choose the paper size. 64 Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions Page
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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 images or 
prevent unwanted 
cropping.65
8.Borderless—On*
OffExpands the printable 
area to fit the edges of the 
paper.65
9.Date Print—On
Off*Prints the date on your 
photo.65
0.
Scan to Media1.QualityB/W 200x100 dpi
B/W 200 dpi
Color 150 dpi*
Color 300 dpi
Color 600 dpiSelects the Scan 
resolution for your type of 
document.66
2.B/W File Type TIFF*
PDFSelects the default file 
format for black and white 
scanning.67
3.
ColorFile TypePDF*
JPEGSelects the default file 
format for colour 
scanning.67 Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions Page
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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 No.— — Lets you check the serial 
number of your machine.107
7.
Ink Management1.Test Print—Print Quality
AlignmentLets you check the print 
quality or alignment.105
2.Cleaning—Black
Color
AllLets you clean the print 
head.105
3.Ink Volume— — Lets you check the 
available ink volume.107
0.
Initial Setup1.Receive Mode—Fax Only*
Fax/Tel
External TAD
ManualChoose the receive mode 
that best suits your needs.32
2.Date&Time— — Puts the date and time on 
the LCD and in headings 
of faxes you send.
See 
Quick 
Setup 
Guide.
3.Station ID—Fax:
Name:Set your name and fax 
number to appear on each 
page you fax.
4.Tone/Pulse—Tone*
PulseChoose the dialling mode.
5.Dial Tone—Detection
No Detection*Turns Dial Tone Detection 
on or off.91
6.
Phone Line
Set—Normal*
PBX
ISDNChoose the telephone line 
type.36 Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions Page
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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 name, 
press c twice between characters.
Making corrections
If you entered an incorrect letter and want to change it, press d to move the cursor under the 
incorrect character. Then press Clear/Back. Re-enter the correct character. You can also back 
up and insert letters.
Repeating letters
If you need to enter a letter that is on the same key as the letter before, press c to move the cursor 
to the right before you press the key again.
Special characters and symbols
Press l, # or 0, and then press dorc to move the cursor under the special character or symbol 
you want. Then press OK to choose it.
Press 
Keyone 
timetwo 
timesthree 
timesfour 
times
2ABC2
3DE F 3
4GH I 4
5JKL5
6MNO 6
7PQRS
8TUV 8
9WX Y Z
Press lfor (space) ! ” # $ % & ’ ( )   + , - . / m
Press #for : ; < = > ? @ [ ] ^ _
Press 0for Ä Ë Ö Ü À Ç È É 0
 
						

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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