Brother MFC 297C User Manual
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Loading paper and documents 11 2 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: 2 aMake sure the flap is either to the side of the envelope or to the back edge of the envelope when printing. bAdjust the size and margin in your application. Removing small printouts from the machine2 When the machine ejects small paper onto the paper tray you may not be able to reach it. Make sure printing has finished, and then pull the tray completely out of the machine. 2 1
Chapter 2 12 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 Envelopes Top (1)Bottom (2)Left (3)Right (4) Cut Sheet 3 mm 3 mm 3 mm 3 mm Envelopes 12 mm 24 mm 3 mm 3 mm 3 4 1 23 4 1 2
Loading paper and documents 13 2 Acceptable paper and other print media 2 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 you print on inkjet paper (coated paper), transparencies and photo paper, be sure to choose the correct print media in the ‘Basic’ tab of the printer driver or in the Paper Type setting of the menu (See Paper Type on page 19). „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 table below.) If Brother paper is not available in your country, we recommend testing various papers before purchasing large quantities. We recommend using ‘3M Transparency Film’ when you print on transparencies. Brother paper Paper TypeItem A4 Plain BP60PA A4 Glossy Photo BP71GA4 A4 Inkjet (Matte) BP60MA 10 x 15 cm Glossy PhotoBP71GP
Chapter 2 14 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. „You can only print on both sides of the paper with PC printing. (See Printing for Windows ® in the Software Users Guide on the CD-ROM). Improper Setup DO NOT use the following kinds of paper: • Damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped paper 12mm or greater • Extremely shiny and highly textured paper • Paper that cannot be arranged uniformly when stacked • Paper made with a short grain Paper capacity of the paper tray2 Up to 50 sheets of 80 g/m2 or 20 lb A4 paper. „Transparencies and photo paper must be picked up from the paper tray one page at a time to avoid smudging. 1 1
Loading paper and documents 15 2 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.) – – – Yes Cards Photo 10 × 15 cm (4 × 6 in.) – Yes Yes Yes Photo 2L 13 × 18 cm (5 × 7 in.) – – Yes Yes Index Card 127 × 203 mm (5 × 8 in.) – – – Yes PostCard 1 100 × 148 mm (3.9 × 5.8 in.) – – – Yes PostCard 2 (Double)148 × 200 mm (5.8 × 7.9 in.) – – – Yes Envelopes C5 Envelope162 × 229 mm (6.4 × 9 in.) – – – Yes DL Envelope110 × 220 mm (4.3 × 8.7 in.) – – – Yes COM-10 105 × 241 mm (4 1/8 × 9 1/2 in.) – – – Yes Monarch 98 × 191 mm (3 7/8 × 7 1/2 in.) – – – Yes JE4 Envelope105 × 235 mm (4.1 × 9.3 in.) – – – Yes TransparenciesLetter 216 × 279 mm (8 1/2 × 11 in.)– Yes – Yes A4 210 × 297 mm (8.3 × 11.7 in.) – Yes – Yes Legal 215.9 × 355.6 mm (8 1/2 × 14 in.)– Yes – Yes A5 148 × 210 mm (5.8 × 8.3 in.) – Yes – Yes
Chapter 2 16 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 2Up to 0.52 mm 10 Transparencies – – 10
Loading paper and documents 17 2 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 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. cMake sure you place the documents face down, top edge first in the ADF until you feel them touch the feed roller. dAdjust the paper guides (2) to fit the width of your documents. CAUTION DO NOT leave thick documents on the scanner glass. If you do this, the ADF may jam. 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 Temperature: 20 to 30°C Humidity: 50% to 70% Paper: 80 g/m 2 Length: 148 to 355.6 mm Width: 148 to 215.9 mm Weight: 64 to 90 g/m 2 Length: Up to 297 mm Width: Up to 215.9 mm Weight: Up to 2 kg 1 2
Chapter 2 18 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 you cannot scan on Letter and A4 paper. UsageDocument SizeTop (1) Bottom (2)Left (3) Right (4) Fax Letter 3 mm 4 mm A4 3 mm 1 mm Copy Letter 3 mm 3 mm A4 3 mm 3 mm Scan Letter 3 mm 3 mm A4 3 mm 3 mm 3 4 1 2
19 3 3 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 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 printing copies: Letter, Legal, A4, A5, and 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 10x15cm. Press OK. cPress Stop/Exit. General setup3
Chapter 3 20 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. 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.