Brother Mfc 790cw User Manual

							
Menu and Features195
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Entering TextC
When you are setting certain menu selections, you may need to enter text into the machine. 
Press  to choose numbers, letters or special characters. Up to four letters are assigned to each 
button on the LCD.
By pressing the correct button repeatedly, you can access the character you want.
 
Inserting spaces C
To enter a space, press  to choose special characters, then press the space button   or  .
Note
The characters available may differ depending on your country.
 
Making correctionsC
If you entered an incorrect letter and want to change it, use the arrow buttons to move the cursor 
under the incorrect character. Then press . Re-enter the correct character. You can also insert 
letters by moving the cursor and entering a character.
Repeating lettersC
If you need to enter a letter that is on the same button as the letter before it, press  dor c to move 
the cursor to the right before you press the same button again.
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GeneralD
1Measured diagonally
SpecificationsD
Printer TypeInkjet
Print Method Black:
Color:Piezo with 94 
× 1 nozzle
Piezo with 94  × 3 nozzles
Memory Capacity 48 MB
LCD (liquid crystal display) Touchscreen 4.2 in. (106.7 mm) Color LCD
1
Touchscreen active area: 4.0 in. (100.3 mm)1
Power SourceAC 100 to 120 V 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption (MFC-790CW)
Off Mode:
Sleep Mode:
Standby:
Operating:
(MFC-990CW)
Off Mode:
Sleep Mode:
Standby:
Operating:Average 0.8 W
Average 4.5 W
Average 6.5 W
Average 28 W
Average 0.8 W
Average 8 W
Average 8.5 W
Average 30 W
 
						

							
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1This depends on printing conditions.
Dimensions (MFC-790CW)
 
(MFC-990CW)
 
Weight (MFC-790CW)
18.5 lb (8.4 kg)
(MFC-990CW)
18.7 lb (8.5 kg)
Noise Operating:
50 dB or less
1
Temperature Operating:
Best Print Quality:50
°F - 95 °F (10 to 35 °C)
68 °F - 91 °F (20 to 33 °C)
Humidity Operating:
Best Print Quality: 20 - 80% (without condensation)
20 - 80% (without condensation)
ADF (automatic document 
feeder)  For best results we recommend:
Up to 15 pages
Temperature: 68
°F - 86 °F (20 °C - 30 °C)
Humidity: 50% - 70%
Paper: 20 lb (80 g/m
2) A4 or Letter size
Paper Tray 100 Sheets 20 lb (80 g/m
2)
7.1 in.
(180 mm)
15.4 in.
(390 mm)14.6 in.
(370 mm)
18.1 in.
(460 mm) 18.1 in.
(460 mm)
14.8 in.
(375 mm)
7.1 in.
(180 mm)
15.4 in.
(390 mm)14.6 in.
(370 mm)
18.4 in.
(468 mm) 18.1 in.
(460 mm)
14.8 in.
(375 mm)
 
						

							
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Print mediaD
1Use only transparencies recommended for inkjet printing.
2For glossy photo paper or transparencies, we recommend removing printed pages from the output paper tray 
immediately after they exit the machine to avoid smudging.
3See Paper type and size for each operation  on page 19.
Paper Input  Paper Tray
„Paper type:
Plain paper, inkjet paper (coated paper), 
glossy photo paper
2, transparencies12 and envelopes 
„ Paper size:
Letter, Legal, Executive, A4, A5, A6, JIS B5, 
envelopes (commercial No.10, DL, C5, Monarch, JE4), 
Photo 2L 5 ×7, Index card and Post card
3
Width: 3.5 in. (89 mm) - 8.5 in. (215.9 mm)
Length: 5.0 in. (127 mm) - 14 in. (355.6 mm)
For more details, see  Paper weight, thickness and 
capacity  on page 20.
„ Maximum paper tray capacity:
Approx. 100 sheets of 20 lb (80 g/m
2) plain paper
Photo Bypass Tray (USA)
Photo Paper Tray (Canada) „ Paper type:
Plain paper, inkjet paper (coated paper) and glossy 
paper
2
„Paper size:
Photo 4x6 in. and Photo L 3.5x5 in.
Width: 3.5 in. (89 mm) - 4.0 in. (101.6 mm)
Length: 5.0 in. (127 mm) - 6.0 in. (152.4 mm)
„ Maximum paper tray capacity:
Up to 20 sheets
Paper Output Up to 50 sheets of 20 lb (80 g/m
2) plain paper (face up print 
delivery to the output paper tray)
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FaxD
1‘Pages’ refers to the ‘Brother Standard Chart No. 1’ (a typical business letter, Standard resolution, MMR code). 
Specifications and printed materials are subject to change without prior notice.
2‘Pages’ refers to the ‘ITU-T Test Chart #1’ (a typical business letter, Standard resolution, MMR code). Specifications 
and printed materials are subject to change without prior notice.
3Black & White only
Compatibility ITU-T Super Group 3
Coding System MH/MR/MMR/JPEG
Modem Speed Automatic Fallback
33600 bps 
Document Size  ADF Width: 5.8 in. to 8.5 in. (148mm to 215.9 mm)
ADF Length: 5.8 in. to 14 in. (148mm to 355.6 mm)
Scanner Glass Width: Max. 8.5 in. (215.9 mm)
Scanner Glass Length: Max. 11.7 in. (297 mm)
Scanning Width 8.2 in. (208 mm) (Letter)
Printing Width 8.03 in. (204 mm)
Gray Scale 256 levels
Polling Types Standard, Sequential: (Black only)
Contrast Control Automatic/Light/Dark
(manual setting)
Resolution „Horizontal 203 dot/in. (8 dot/mm)
„ Vertical
Standard
98 line/in. (3.85 line/mm) (Black)
196 line/in. (7.7 line/mm) (Color)
Fine
196 line/in. (7.7 line/mm) (Black/Color)
Photo
196 line/in. (7.7 line/mm) (Black)
Superfine
392 line/in. (15.4 line/mm) (Black)
Speed Dial 100 stations × 2 numbers
Groups Up to 6
Broadcasting
3250 stations
Automatic Redial 1 time after 5 minutes
Ring Delay 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 rings
Communication Source Public switched telephone network.
Memory Transmission Up to 480
1/4002 pages 
Out of Paper Reception Up to 480
1/4002 pages 
 
						

							
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Message CenterD
Message CenterYes 
ICM Recording Time  Max. 29 minutes / Max. 99 messages
(Max.180 secs / 1 message)
Toll Saver Yes 
Recording Conversation Yes (MFC-790CW only)
OGM Yes
OGM Recording Time 20 secs
 
						

							
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Digital Cordless Handset (MFC-990CW only)D
Cordless handset (BCL-D60)D
1When Voice Enhance is set to On.
2When Voice Enhance is set to Off.
3Additional purchace is required for optional cordless handsets.
Frequency 5.8 GHz 
Technology FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum)
Multi Handset Capability Up to 4 handsets
3
Dimensions 
Weight (including battery)5.43 oz (154 g)
LCD (liquid crystal display) 16-Digit, 3-Line (+1-Line for Pict), Backlit (Orange)
Charge Indicator Yes (LED)
Full Charge Time 12 hours
While in Use (TALK) 4 hours
1
6 hours2
While Not in Use (Standby)200 hours
6.06 in.
(154 mm)
1.24 in.
(31.6 mm)1.95 in.
(49.6 mm)
 
						

							
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BatteryD
 
ATTENTION: 
The product you have purchased is powered by Nickel Metal Hydride battery which is recyclable.
(For USA)
At the end of their useful lives, under various state and local laws, it is illegal to dispose of this 
battery into your municipal waste stream. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY or visit www.rbrc.com
 for 
information on how to recycle this battery.
(For Canada)
For more information on how to recycle this battery, please call 1-800-8-BATTERY or visit 
www.rbrc.com
.
Type
BCL-BT10
Rating Ni-MH 3.6 V 730 mAh
RECYCLE
1800.822.8837
RBRC
Ni-MHTM
 
						

							
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CopyD
Color/Black Yes/Yes
Document Size  ADF Width: 5.8 in. to 8.5 in. (148 mm to 215.9 mm)
ADF Length: 5.8 in. to 14 in. (148 mm to 355.6 mm)
Scanner Glass Width: Max. 8.5 in. (215.9 mm)
Scanner Glass Length: Max. 11.7 in. (297 mm)
Copy Width: Max. 8.26 in. (210 mm)
Multiple Copies Stacks/Sorts up to 99 pages
Enlarge/Reduce 25% to 400% (in increments of 1%)
Resolution (Black & White)
„ Scans up to 1200 ×1200 dpi
„ Prints up to 1200 ×1200 dpi
(Color) „ Scans up to 600 ×1200 dpi
„ Prints up to 600 ×1200 dpi
 
						

							
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PhotoCapture Center®D
1Memory cards, adapters and USB Flash memory drive are not included.
216MB to 2GB
34GB to 8GB
4xD-Picture Card™  Conventional Card  from 16MB to 512MB
xD-Picture Card™  Type M   from 256MB to 2GB
xD-Picture Card™  Type M
+ 1GB and 2GB
xD-Picture Card™  Type H   from 256MB to 2GB
5USB 2.0 Standard
USB Mass Storage standard from 16 MB to 8 GB
Support format: FAT12/FAT16/FAT32
6Progressive JPEG format is not supported.
7See  Paper type and size for each operation  on page 19.
Compatible Media1CompactFlash®
(Type I only)
(Microdrive™ is not compatible)
(Compact I/O cards such as Compact LAN card and 
Compact Modem card are not supported.)
Memory Stick
®
Memory Stick Pro™
(Not available for music data with MagicGate™)
Memory Stick Duo™ with adapter Memory Stick Micro (M2) 
with adapter 
SD
2 
SDHC
3 microSD with adapter
miniSD™ with adapter 
xD-Picture Card™
4
USB Flash memory drive5
Resolution Up to 1200 × 2400 dpi
File Extension
(Media Format)
(Image Format) DPOF, EXIF, DCF
Photo Print: JPEG
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Scan to Media: JPEG, PDF (Color)
TIFF, PDF (Black)
Color Enhancement True2Life
®
Photo EnhanceAuto Correct, Enhance Skin-Tone, Enhance Scenery, 
Trimming, Slide Show, Remove Red-Eye, Monochrome and 
Sepia
Number of Files Up to 999 files
(The folder inside memory cards or USB Flash memory drive 
is also counted)
Folder File must be stored in the 4th folder level of the memory card 
or USB Flash memory drive.
Borderless Letter, A4, Photo 4 × 6, Photo 5  × 7
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