Brother MFC 297C User Manual

							Printing photos from a camera
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12
Understanding the 
Error Messages
12
Once you are familiar with the types of errors 
that can occur while you are printing from a 
camera, you can easily identify and 
troubleshoot any problems.
„Out of Memory
This message will appear if you are 
working with images that are too large for 
the machines memory.
„Unusable Device
This message will appear if you connect a 
camera which is not using the USB Mass 
Storage standard. This message will also 
appear if you connect a broken device to 
the USB direct interface. 
(For more detailed solutions see Error and 
maintenance messages on page 92.)
 
						

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							Section V
SoftwareV
Software features74
 
						

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The CD-ROM includes the Software User’s 
Guide for features available when connected 
to a computer (for example, printing and 
scanning). The guide has easy to use links 
that, when clicked, will take you directly to a 
particular section.
You can find information on these features:
„Printing
„Scanning
„ControlCenter3 (for Windows
®)
„ControlCenter2 (for Macintosh
®)
„Faxing from your computer
„PhotoCapture Center™ 
How to read the HTML User’s Guide 
This is a quick reference to use the HTML 
User’s Guide.
For Windows
®
Note
If you have not installed the software, see 
Viewing Documentation on page 3.
 
aFrom the Start menu, point to Brother, 
MFC-XXXX (where XXXX is your model 
number) from the programs group, then 
click User’s Guides in HTML format.
bClick SOFTWARE USER’S GUIDE 
from the top menu.
 
cClick the heading you would like to read 
from the list at the left of the window.
 
For Macintosh®
aMake sure your Macintosh® is turned 
on. Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your 
CD-ROM drive.
bDouble-click the Documentation icon.
cDouble-click your language folder, and 
then double-click top.html.
dClick SOFTWARE USER’S GUIDE in 
the top menu, and then click the heading 
you would like to read from the list at the 
left of the window.
 
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							Section VI
AppendixesVI
Safety and Legal76
Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance86
Menu and Features110
Specifications120
Glossary133
 
						

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Choosing a locationA
Put your machine on a flat, stable surface that is free of vibration and shocks, such as a desk. Put 
the machine near a telephone socket and a standard, grounded electrical socket. Choose a 
location where the temperature remains between 10°C and 35°C.
WARNING 
DO NOT put the machine near heaters, air conditioners, refrigerators, medical equipment, 
chemicals or water. 
  
DO NOT connect your machine to electrical sockets on the same circuit as large appliances or 
other equipment that might disrupt the power supply.
 
CAUTION 
• Avoid placing your machine in a high-traffic area.
• Avoid placing your machine on a carpet.
• DO NOT expose the machine to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust.
• DO NOT connect your machine to electrical sockets controlled by wall switches or automatic 
timers.
• Disruption of power can wipe out information in the machines memory.
• Avoid interference sources, such as other cordless telephone systems or speakers.
• DO NOT tip the machine, or place it on any tilted surface. Doing this may cause ink spillage 
and internal damage to your machine.
 
 
Safety and LegalA
 
						

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A
To use the machine safelyA
Please keep these instructions for later reference and read them before attempting any 
maintenance.
WARNING 
There are high voltage electrodes inside the machine. Before you clean the inside of the 
machine, make sure you have unplugged the telephone line cord first and then the power cord 
from the electrical socket. Doing this will prevent an electrical shock.
 
 
 
DO NOT handle the plug with wet hands. Doing this might cause an electrical shock.
 
 
 
DO NOT pull on the middle of the AC power cord. Doing this might cause an electrical shock.
 
 
						

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DO NOT put your hands on the edge of the machine under the document cover or the scanner 
cover. Doing this may cause injury.
  
DO NOT put your hands on the edge of the paper tray under the paper tray cover. Doing this 
may cause injury.
 
    
 
						

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A
 
DO NOT touch the area shaded in the illustration. Doing this may cause injury.
  
When moving the machine you must lift it from the base, by placing a hand at each side of the 
unit as shown in the illustration. DO NOT carry the machine by holding the scanner cover or the 
Jam Clear Cover.
  
DO NOT use flammable substances, any type of spray, liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean the 
inside or outside of the machine. Doing this may cause a fire or electrical shock.
 
    
  
 
						

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If the machine becomes hot, releases smoke, or generates any strong smells, immediately 
unplug the machine from the electrical socket. Call your Brother dealer or Brother Customer 
Service.
  
If metal objects, water or other liquids get inside the machine, immediately unplug the machine 
from the electrical socket. Call your Brother dealer or Brother Customer Service.
 
 
Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. Never touch telephone wires or 
terminals that are not insulated unless the telephone line has been unplugged at the wall socket. 
Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never install a telephone wall socket in 
a wet location.
  
This product must be installed near an electrical socket that is easily accessible. In case of an 
emergency, you must unplug the power cord from the electrical socket to shut off the power 
completely.
  
This product should be connected to an AC power source within the range indicated on the 
rating label. DO NOT connect it to a DC power source or inverter. If you are not sure, contact a 
qualified electrician.
  
Always make sure the plug is fully inserted.
  
DO NOT use the machine if the power cord is frayed or damaged, doing so may cause a fire.