Brother MFC-235C Guide de l'utilisateur Page 1

USER’S GUIDEMFC-235CMFC-260C

viiiD Specifications 117General...117Print

90Init Unable XXThe machine has a mechanical problem.—OR—A foreign object such as a clip or ripped paper is in the machine.Open the scanner cover and

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance91BNo Paper Fed The machine is out of paper or paper is not properly loaded in the paper tray.Do one of the fol

92Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report BIf the LCD shows: Clean Unable XXInit Unable XXPrint Unable XXScan Unable XXWe recommend transferring

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance93BDocument jam (MFC-260C only) BDocuments can jam in the ADF unit if they are not inserted or fed properly, o

94b Pull out the jammed paper (1) and press Stop/Exit.  If you cannot remove the jammed paper from the front, or the error message still appears on t

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance95Be Lift the scanner cover (1) from the front side of the machine until it locks securely into the open positi

96Telephone line interference BIf you are having problems sending or receiving a fax due to possible interference on the telephone line, we recommend

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance97Bb Pull the lock release lever down and take out the ink cartridge for the colour shown on the LCD. c Open t

98g The machine will automatically reset the ink dot counter.Note• If you replaced an ink cartridge, for example Black, before the LCD shows Near Empt

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance99BClean the outside of the machine as follows:Ba Pull the paper tray (1) completely out of the machine. b Wipe

Section IGeneral IGeneral Information 2Loading documents and paper 6General setup 17Security features 21

100Cleaning the machine printer platen BWARNING Unplug the machine from the electrical socket before cleaning the printer platen (1). a Clean the mach

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance101Bc Clean the Paper Pick-up Roller (1) with isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab. d Put the Jam Clear Cover bac

102f Do one of the following: If all lines are clear and visible, press 1 to choose Yes, and go to step j. If you can see missing short lines as sho

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance103BChecking the print alignment BYou may need to adjust the print alignment after transporting the machine if

104Machine Information BChecking the serial number BYou can see the machine’s serial number on the LCD.a Press Menu, 6, 1. 1.Serial No.b Press OK. XXX

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance105Bc Install the yellow protective part, lift each lock release lever and push it until it clicks, and then cl

106h Wrap the machine in the bag and put it in the original carton with the original packing material. i Pack the printed materials in the original

107CCOn-screen programmingCYour machine is designed to be easy to use with LCD on-screen programming using the menu keys. User-friendly programming he

108c Press OK when that option appears on the LCD.The LCD will then show the next menu level.d Press a or b to scroll to your next menu selection.e Pr

Menu and Features109CMenu Table CThe menu table will help you understand the menu selections and options that are found in the machine's programs

21Using the documentation1Thank you for buying a Brother machine! Reading the documentation will help you make the most of your machine. Symbols and c

1101.General Setup(Continued)4.Volume 1.Ring OffLowMed*HighAdjusts the ring volume. 192.Beeper OffLow*MedHighAdjusts the volume level of the beeper.19

Menu and Features111C2.Fax(Continued)1.Setup Receive(In Fax mode only)(Continued)4.Remote Codes On* (l51, #51)OffAllows you to answer all calls at an

1122.Fax(Continued)0.Miscellaneous1.TX Lock — Stops unauthorized users from changing the machine’s current settings.212.Compatibility Normal*BasicAdju

Menu and Features113C3.Copy(Continued)4.Color Adjust1.Red R:- nnnno +R:- nnnon +R:- nnonn +*R:- nonnn +R:- onnnn +Adjusts the amount of Red in co

1144.PhotoCapture(Continued)4.Print Size — 10 x 8cm13 x 9cm15 x 10cm*18 x 13cm20 x 15cmChoose the print size. (Appears when A4 or Letter is chosen in

Menu and Features115C0.Initial Setup1.Receive Mode— Fax Only*Fax/TelExternal TADManualChoose the receive mode that best suits your needs.302.Date&

116Entering Text CWhen you are setting certain menu selections, such as the Station ID, you may need to enter text into the machine. Most number keys

117DDGeneral DSpecifications DMemory Capacity 16 MBADF (automatic document feeder)Up to 10 pages (MFC-260C only)Recommended Environment for Best Resu

1181This depends on printing conditions.Dimensions(MFC-235C) (MFC-260C) Weight 7.3 kg (MFC-235C)8.0 kg (MFC-260C)Noise Operating:50 dB or less1Tempera

Specifications119DPrint media D1Use only transparencies recommended for inkjet printing.2For glossy paper or transparencies, we recommend removing pri

General Information31NoteIf this window does not appear, use Windows® Explorer to run the start.exe program from the root directory of the Brother CD-

120Fax DCompatibility ITU-T Group 3Coding System MH/MR/MMR/JPEGModem Speed Automatic Fallback14,400 bps Document Size ADF Width: (MFC-260C)148 mm to

Specifications121D1Black & White only2‘Pages’ refers to the ‘Brother Standard Chart No. 1’ (a typical business letter, Standard resolution, MMR co

122Copy D1Based on Brother standard pattern (Fast mode/Stack Copy). Copy speeds vary with the complexity of the document.Colour/Monochrome Yes/YesDocu

Specifications123DPhotoCapture Center™ DNoteThe MFC-235C only supports a USB Flash memory drive. 1Memory cards, Adapters and USB Flash memory drive ar

124PictBridge DCompatibility Supports the Camera & Imaging Products Association PictBridge standard CIPA DC-001Visit http://www.cipa.jp/pictbridge

Specifications125DScanner D1Windows® XP in this User’s Guide includes Windows® XP Home Edition, Windows® XP Professional, and Windows® XP Professional

126Printer D1Based on Brother standard pattern.A4 size in draft mode.2When you set the Borderless feature to On.3See Paper type and size for each oper

Specifications127DInterfaces D1Your machine has a full-speed USB 2.0 interface. This interface is compatible with Hi-Speed USB 2.0; however, the maxim

128Computer requirements DSUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS AND SOFTWARE FUNCTIONSOperating SystemsSupported FunctionsInterfaceMinimum ProcessorRecommended

Specifications129DConsumable items DInk The machine uses individual Black, Yellow, Cyan and Magenta ink cartridges that are separate from the print he

Chapter 14MFC-260C Control panel overview 1The MFC-235C and MFC-260C have the same control panel keys.NoteMost of the illustrations in this User’s Gui

130EThis is a comprehensive list of features and terms that appear in Brother manuals. Availability of these features depends on the model you purchas

Glossary131EF/T Ring TimeThe length of time that the Brother machine rings (when the Receive Mode setting is Fax/Tel) to notify you to pick up a voice

132PhotoCapture Center™Allows you to print digital photos from your digital camera at high resolution for photo quality printing.PictBridgeAllows you

Index133FFAADF (automatic document feeder) ... 6, 24Answering machine (TAD) ...38connecting ...

134Fax, stand-alonereceiving ...30at end of conversation ...31difficulties ...

135FPaperPort™ 11SE with OCRSee Software User's Guide on the CD-ROM and Help in the PaperPort™ 11SE application to access How-to-Guides. ...

136TTAD (telephone answering device), external ... 30, 38connecting ...

Visit us on the World Wide Webhttp://www.brother.comThis machine is approved for use in the country of purchase only. Local Brother companies or their

General Information51 6 Start keys: Colour Start Lets you start sending faxes or making copies in full colour. Also lets you start a scanning operat

62Loading documents 2You can send a fax, make copies, and scan from the ADF (automatic document feeder) and from the scanner glass.Using the ADF (MFC-

Loading documents and paper72Using the scanner glass 2You can use the scanner glass to fax, copy or scan pages of a book or one page at a time.Documen

Chapter 28Acceptable paper and other media2The print quality can be affected by the type of paper you are using in the machine.To get the best print q

Loading documents and paper92Handling and using media 2Store paper in its original packaging, and keep it sealed. Keep the paper flat and away from m

If you need to call Customer ServicePlease complete the following information for future reference:Model Number: MFC-235C and MFC-260C(Circle your mod

Chapter 210Choosing the right media 2Paper type and size for each operation 2Paper Type Paper Size UsageFax Copy Photo CapturePrinterCut Sheet Letter

Loading documents and paper112Paper weight, thickness and capacity 21Up to 50 sheets for Legal size paper 80 g/m2 (20 lb).Up to 100 sheets of 80 g/m2

Chapter 212Loading paper and other media2a If the paper support flap is open, close it, and then pull the paper tray completely out of the machine.Lif

Loading documents and paper132e Gently adjust the paper side guides to the paper with both hands.Make sure the paper side guides touch the sides of th

Chapter 214Loading envelopes and post cards 2Loading envelopes 2 Use envelopes that weigh from 75 to 95 g/m2. Some envelopes need margin settings to

Loading documents and paper152If you have problems when printing on envelopes, try the following suggestions:2a Open the envelope flap.b Make sure the

Chapter 216Printable area 2The printable area depends on the settings in the application you are using. The figures below show the unprintable areas o

1733Power Save mode 3When the machine is idle, you can put the machine into Power Save mode by pressing the Power Save key. You can still receive tele

Chapter 318Mode Timer 3The machine has four temporary mode keys on the control panel: Fax, Scan, Copy and PhotoCapture. You can change the amount of t

General setup193Volume Settings 3Ring Volume 3You can choose a range of ring volume levels, from High to Off.While in Fax mode , press d or c to ad

iApproval Information and Compilation and Publication NoticeTHIS EQUIPMENT IS DESIGNED TO WORK WITH A TWO WIRE ANALOGUE PSTN LINE FITTED WITH THE APPR

Chapter 320Automatic Daylight Savings Time3You can set the machine to change automatically for daylight savings time. It will reset itself forward one

2144TX Lock 4TX Lock lets you prevent unauthorized access to the machine.While TX Lock is On, the following operations are available: Receiving faxes

Chapter 422Turning the TX Lock on/off 4Turning TX Lock on 4a Press Menu, 2, 0, 1.b Press a or b to choose Set TX Lock.Press OK.c Enter the registered

Section IIFax IISending a fax 24Receiving a Fax 30Telephone and External devices 35Dialling and storing numbers 43Printing Reports 47

245Entering Fax mode 5To enter fax mode, press (Fax), and the key will glow green.Faxing from the ADF (MFC-260C only) 5a Make sure you are in Fax mo

Sending a fax255Faxing Letter size documents from the scanner glass 5When documents are Letter size, you need to set Scan Size to Letter. If you do no

Chapter 526Cancelling a Broadcast in progress 5a Press Menu, 2, 4.The LCD will show the fax number being dialled. XXXXXXXXb Press OK.The LCD will show

Sending a fax275Contrast 5If your document is very light or very dark, you may want to change the contrast. For most documents the default setting Aut

Chapter 528Dual access (Monochrome only) 5You can dial a number and start scanning the fax into memory—even when the machine is sending from memory, r

Sending a fax295Overseas Mode 5If you are having difficulty sending a fax overseas due to possible interference on the telephone line, we recommend th

iiEC Declaration of Conformity under the R & TTE Directive

306Receive modes 6You must choose a receive mode depending on the external devices and telephone services you have on your line.Choosing the Receive

Receiving a Fax316Using receive modes 6Some receive modes answer automatically (Fax Only and Fax/Tel). You may want to change the ring delay before us

Chapter 632Receive mode settings6Ring Delay 6The Ring Delay sets the number of times the machine rings before it answers in Fax Only or Fax/Tel mode.

Receiving a Fax336Fax Detect 6If Fax Detect is On: 6The machine receives a fax call automatically, even if you answer the call. When you see Receiving

Chapter 634Receiving faxes into memory 6As soon as the paper tray becomes empty during fax reception, the screen will display No Paper Fed, asking you

3577Voice Operations 7Tone or pulse 7If you are using an external telephone and have a pulse dialling service, but need to send tone signals (for exam

Chapter 736Telephone services 7Setting the telephone Line Type 7If you are connecting the machine to a line that features PBX or ISDN to send and rece

Telephone and External devices377To enable the machine to work with BT Call Sign (With your external telephone only)7a Press Menu, 2, 0, 3. 0.Miscella

Chapter 738Setting the Caller ID to On 7If you have Caller ID on your line, then this function should be set to On to display the caller’s phone numbe

Telephone and External devices397Improper Setup DO NOT connect a TAD elsewhere on the same telephone line. Connections 7The external TAD must be conn

iiiTable of ContentsSection I General1 General Information 2Using the documentation...

Chapter 740External and extension telephones7Connecting an external or extension telephone 7You can connect a separate telephone as shown in the diagr

Telephone and External devices417Using extension telephones (For U.K. only) 7Your premises may already be wired with parallel extension telephones, or

Chapter 742Using a cordless external telephone 7Once the base unit of the cordless telephone has been connected to the same telephone line as the mach

4388How to Dial 8Manual dialling 8Press all of the digits of the fax number. Speed Dialling 8a Press Speed Dial. b Press OK and the # (hash) key, and

Chapter 844Fax Redial 8If you are sending a fax manually and the line is busy, press Redial/Pause, and then press Mono Start or Colour Start to try ag

Dialling and storing numbers458Storing Speed Dial numbers 8You can store up to 40 2-digit Speed Dial locations with a name. When you dial you will onl

Chapter 846Setting up groups for broadcasting 8If you regularly want to send the same fax message to many fax numbers you can set up a Group. Groups a

4799Fax reports 9You need to set up the Transmission Verification Report and Journal Period using the Menu key.Transmission Verification Report 9You c

Chapter 948Reports 9The following reports are available: 1.XMIT VerifyPrints a Transmission Verification Report for your last transmission.2.Help List

Section IIICopy IIIMaking copies 50

ivSection II Fax5 Sending a fax 24Entering Fax mode ...24Fa

5010How to copy 10Entering Copy mode 10Press (Copy) to enter Copy mode. The default setting is Fax. You can change the number of seconds or minutes th

Making copies5110Copy options 10When you want to quickly change the copy settings temporarily for the next copy, use the Copy Options key. The machine

Chapter 1052Changing copy speed and quality 10You can choose from a range of quality settings. The default setting is Normal.To temporarily change the

Making copies5310d Press Copy Options and a or b to choose Enlarge/Reduce.Press OK.e Do one of the following: Press a or b to choose the enlargement

Chapter 1054Place your document face down in the direction shown below: 2 in 1 (P)  2 in 1 (L)  4 in 1 (P)  4 in 1 (L)  Poster (3x3)You can make

Making copies5510Adjusting Brightness, Contrast and Colour 10Brightness 10To temporarily change the brightness setting, follow the instructions below:

Chapter 1056Paper options 10Paper type 10If you are copying on special paper, set the machine for the type of paper you are using to get the best prin

Section IVDirect Photo PrintingIVPrinting photos from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive58Printing photos from a camera 66

5811NoteThe MFC-235C only supports a USB Flash memory drive. PhotoCapture Center™ Operations11Printing from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive wi

Printing photos from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive5911Memory cards or a USB Flash memory drive folder structure11Your machine is designed to

vConnecting an external TAD (telephone answering device)...38Connections...

Chapter 1160Getting started 11Firmly put a memory card or USB Flash memory drive into the correct slot. 1 USB Flash memory drive2 CompactFlash®3 Secur

Printing photos from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive6111How to print from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive11Before printing a photo you

Chapter 1162Printing Images 11Before you can print an individual image, you have to know the image number.a Make sure you have put the memory card or

Printing photos from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive6311DPOF printing 11DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format.Major digital camera manufa

Chapter 1164PhotoCapture Center™ print settings11These settings will remain until you change them again.Print speed and quality 11a Press Menu, 4, 1.b

Printing photos from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive6511Cropping 11If your photo is too long or wide to fit the available space on your chosen

6612Printing photos directly from a PictBridge camera12 Your Brother machine supports the PictBridge standard, allowing you to connect to and print ph

Printing photos from a camera6712Printing Images 12NoteRemove any memory cards or USB Flash memory drive from the machine before connecting a digital

Chapter 1268Printing photos directly from a digital camera (without PictBridge)12If your camera supports the USB Mass Storage standard, you can connec

Printing photos from a camera6912Understanding the Error Messages12Once you are familiar with the types of errors that can occur while you are printin

viSection IV Direct Photo Printing11 Printing photos from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive 58PhotoCapture Center™ Operations...

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Section VSoftware VSoftware features 72

7213The CD-ROM includes the Software User’s Guide for features available when connected to a computer (for example, printing and scanning). The guide

Section VIAppendixes VISafety and Legal 74Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance 83Menu and Features 107Specifications 117Glossary 130

74AChoosing a location APut your machine on a flat, stable surface that is free of vibration and shocks, such as a desk. Put the machine near a teleph

Safety and Legal75ATo use the machine safely APlease keep these instructions for later reference and read them before attempting any maintenance.WARNI

76DO 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

Safety and Legal77A DO NOT touch the area shaded in the illustration. Doing this may cause injury. When moving the machine you must lift it from the

78WARNING • Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. Never touch telephone wires or terminals that are not insulated unless the telep

Safety and Legal79A9 Use only the power cord supplied with this machine.10 This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounded plug, a plug having a third

viiSection VI AppendixesA Safety and Legal 74Choosing a location...

80Warning - This machine must be earthed. AThe wires in the mains lead are coloured in line with the following code: Green and Yellow: Earth Blue: N

Safety and Legal81ALegal limitations for copying AIt is an offence to make reproductions of certain items or documents with the intent to commit fraud

82Trademarks AThe Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.Multi

83BBTroubleshooting BIf you think there is a problem with your machine, check the chart below and follow the troubleshooting tips. Most problems can b

84Printed text or images are skewed. Make sure the paper is loaded properly in the paper tray and the paper side guide is adjusted correctly. (See Loa

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance85BPrinting Received FaxesDifficulty SuggestionsCondensed print and white streaks across the page or the top an

86Transmission Verification Report says ‘Result:NG’ or ‘Result:ERROR’.There is probably temporary noise or static on the line. Try sending the fax aga

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance87BCopying DifficultiesDifficulty SuggestionsCannot make a copyMake sure that the Copy key is illuminated. (S

88PhotoCapture Center™ DifficultiesDifficulty SuggestionsRemovable Disk does not work properly.1 Have you installed the Windows® 2000 update? If not,

Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance89BError messages BAs with any sophisticated office product, errors may occur. If this happens, your machine id