Brother MFC-210C - Color Inkjet - All-in-One User's Guide

USER’S GUIDE®MFC-210CMFC-420CNVersion B

viii WARNI NG Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. Never touch telephone wires or terminals that are not insulated unless the t

9 - 3 WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER™Getting startedFirmly insert the card into the appropriate slot.PhotoCapture key lights: PhotoCapture light is ON,

WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER™ 9 - 4The steps below give a brief outline of the Direct Printing feature. Please see the remaining pages of this chapte

9 - 5 WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER™Printing the Index (Thumbnails)The PhotoCapture Center™ assigns numbers for images (such as No.1, No.2, No.3, and

WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER™ 9 - 6Printing imagesBefore you can print an individual image, you have to know the image number.1Make sure you have ins

9 - 7 WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER™Paper Type & Paper Size5Press ▲ or ▼ to select the type of paper you are using, Letter Glossy, 4"x 6"

WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER™ 9 - 8DPOF printingDPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format.Major Digital Camera manufacturers (Canon Inc., Eastman Ko

9 - 9 WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER™Changing the default settingsYou can save the PhotoCapture Center™ settings you use most often by setting them as

WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER™ 9 - 10Adjusting brightness1Press Menu/Set, 4, 3.2Press ▲ to make a lighter print.—OR—Press ▼ to make a darker print.Pre

9 - 11 WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER™3Press ▲ or ▼ to select White Balance, Sharpness or Color Density.Press Menu/Set.4Press ▲ or ▼ to adjust the degr

WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER™ 9 - 12CroppingIf your photo is too long or wide to fit the available space on your selected layout, part of the image w

ixChoosing a locationPlace your MFC on a flat, stable surface that is free of vibration and shocks, such as a desk. Put the MFC near a telephone wa

9 - 13 WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER™Understanding the Error MessagesOnce you are familiar with the types of errors that can occur while you’re using

WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER™ 9 - 14Using PhotoCapture Center™ from your PCYou can access the media card that is in the media drive (slot) of the MFC

10 - 1 IMPORTANT INFORMATION10Standard telephone and FCC NoticesThese notices are in effect on models sold and used in the United States only.When p

IMPORTANT INFORMATION 10 - 2If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary

10 - 3 IMPORTANT INFORMATIONWARNI NGThis MFC has been certified to comply with FCC standards, which are applied to the USA only. A grounded plug sho

IMPORTANT INFORMATION 10 - 4ImportantChanges or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user’s authority to

10 - 5 IMPORTANT INFORMATIONImportant safety instructions1Read all of these instructions.2Save them for later reference.3Follow all warnings and ins

IMPORTANT INFORMATION 10 - 610Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not place this product where people can walk on the cord.11If an e

10 - 7 IMPORTANT INFORMATION15Unplug this product from the AC power outlet and refer servicing to Authorized Service Personnel under the following c

IMPORTANT INFORMATION 10 - 8TrademarksThe Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.Brother is a registered trademark of Bro

xQuick Reference GuideSending Black & White FaxesAutomatic TransmissionSending a fax1If it is not illuminated in green, press (Fax).2Load you

11 - 1 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE11 Troubleshooting Error messagesAs with any sophisticated office product, errors may occur. If this h

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 11 - 2Document Jam (MFC-420CN only)The document scanned from ADF was longer than about 35.4 inches.See Using

11 - 3 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCENo Paper Fed The MFC is out of paper. Add paper, and then press Black Start or Color Start.The paper i

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 11 - 4Unable to ChangeUnable to CleanUnable to Init.Unable to PrintUnable to ScanThe MFC has a mechanical pr

11 - 5 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCEDocument jams (MFC-420CN only)If the document is jammed, follow the steps below.Document is jammed in

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 11 - 6Printer jam or paper jamRemove the jammed paper depending on where it is jammed in the MFC.Paper is ja

11 - 7 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCEPaper is jammed inside the MFC1Remove the jam clear cover. Pull the jammed paper out of the MFC.2Re-in

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 11 - 85Lift the scanner cover to release the lock. Gently push the scanner cover support down and close the

11 - 9 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCEIf you are having difficulty with your MFCIf you think there is a problem with your MFC, check the cha

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 11 - 10Printing (Continued)Smudged stain at the top center of the printed page.Make sure the paper is not to

xi Dialing operationsSpeed-Dialing1If it is not illuminated in green, press (Fax).2Load your document. 3Press Search/Speed Dial, press #, and then

11 - 11 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCEPrinting Received Faxes (Continued)Received color fax prints only in black and white.Replace the colo

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 11 - 12Handling Incoming CallsMFC ‘Hears’ Voice as CNG Tone.If your MFC is set to Easy Receive On, it is mor

11 - 13 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCECompatibilityIf you are having difficulty sending or receiving a fax due to possible interference on

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 11 - 14How to improve print qualityCleaning the print headTo ensure good print quality, the MFC will regular

11 - 15 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCEChecking the print qualityIf faded or streaked colors and text appears on your output, some of the no

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 11 - 168Press 2 (No) for Black or three colors with a problem.The LCD shows:Press 1 (Yes). The MFC will star

11 - 17 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCEChecking the printing alignmentYou should rarely need to adjust the printing alignment however, if af

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 11 - 18Checking the ink volumeYou can check the ink that is left in the cartridge.1Press Ink.2Press ▲ or ▼ t

11 - 19 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCEPacking and shipping the MFCWhenever you transport the MFC, use the packing materials that came with

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 11 - 203Lift the scanner cover to release the lock. Gently push the scanner cover support down and close the

xiiTable of Contents1Introduction ...1-1Using this Guide ...

11 - 21 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE8Pack the printed materials in the original carton as shown below. Do not pack the used ink cartridge

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 11 - 22Routine maintenanceCleaning the scannerUnplug the MFC and lift the document cover. Clean the scanner

11 - 23 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCECleaning the MFC printer platen Be careful not to touch the paper feed star wheels or encoder film. B

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 11 - 24Replacing the ink cartridgesYour MFC is equipped with an ink dot counter. The ink dot counter automat

11 - 25 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE4Remove the cartridge covers.5Each color has its own correct position. Keep the ink cartridge in an u

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 11 - 267If you replaced an ink cartridge while Near Empty was displayed on the LCD, the LCD may ask you to v

11 - 27 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCECaution Do not remove ink cartridges if you do not need to replace them. If you do so, it may reduce

APPENDIX A A - 1ASetting up telephone servicesYour MFC supports the Distinctive Ring and Caller ID subscriber telephone services that some telephone

A - 2 APPENDIX AWhat does Brother’s ‘Distinctive Ring’ do?The Brother MFC has a Distinctive Ring feature that allows you to use your MFC to take ful

APPENDIX A A - 3Before you choose the ring pattern to registerYou can only register one Distinctive Ring pattern with the MFC. Some ring patterns ca

xiiiSetting the Speaker Volume ...2-5Turning on Automatic Daylight Savings Time...2-6Setting the LCD Con

A - 4 APPENDIX ARegistering the Distinctive Ring patternVery important!After you have set the Distinctive Ring feature to ON, the receive mode is se

APPENDIX A A - 5Caller IDAfter a few rings, the LCD shows the telephone number of your caller (and name, if available). Once you pick up the handset

A - 6 APPENDIX AViewing Caller ID ListCaller ID memory stores information for up to thirty calls. When the thirty-first call comes in, information a

APPENDIX A A - 7Advanced receiving operationsOperation from extension telephonesIf you answer a fax call on an extension telephone, or an external t

A - 8 APPENDIX AUsing a cordless external handsetIf your cordless telephone is connected to the EXT. jack on the MFC and you typically carry the cor

APPENDIX A A - 9Connecting an external device to your MFCConnecting an external telephoneYou can connect a separate telephone (or telephone answerin

A - 10 APPENDIX AConnecting an external telephone answering device (TAD)SequenceYou may choose to connect an additional answering device. However, w

APPENDIX A A - 11When you are using a TAD, the LCD shows Telephone.If You Do Not Subscribe to Distinctive Ring Service:You must plug your TAD into t

A - 12 APPENDIX AConnectionsThe external TAD must be plugged into the back of the MFC, into the jack labeled EXT. Your MFC cannot work properly if y

APPENDIX A A - 13Special line considerationsRoll over phone linesA roll over phone system is a group of two or more separate telephone lines that pa

xivEasy Receive ...4-4Printing a reduced incoming fax (Auto Reduction) ... 4-5Printing a f

A - 14 APPENDIX AConverting telephone wall outletsThere are three ways to convert to an RJ11 jack. The first two ways may require assistance from th

APPENDIX A A - 15Installing MFC, external two-line TAD and two-line telephoneWhen you are installing an external two-line telephone answering device

A - 16 APPENDIX AMulti-line connections (PBX)Most offices use a central telephone system. While it is often relatively simple to connect the MFC to

APPENDIX B B - 1BOn-screen programmingYour MFC is designed to be easy to use with LCD on-screen programming using the navigation keys. User-friendly

B - 2 APPENDIX BNavigation keysYou can access the menu mode by pressing Menu/Set.When you enter the menu, the LCD scrolls.Press 1 for General Setup

APPENDIX B B - 3Main Menu Submenu Menu SelectionsOptions Descriptions Page1.General Setup1.Mode Timer — 5 Mins2 Mins1 Min30 Secs0 SecOffSets the tim

B - 4 APPENDIX B2.Fax 1.Setup Receive(In Fax mode only)1.Ring Delay 0403020100Sets the number of rings before the MFC answers in Fax Only or Fax/Tel

APPENDIX B B - 52.Fax(Continued)2.Setup Send(In Fax mode only)(Continued)3.Real Time TX(MFC-210C only)5.Real Time TX(MFC-420CN only)OffOnNext Fax On

B - 6 APPENDIX B2.Fax(Continued)5.Remote Fax Opt(MFC-420CN only)1.Fwd/Page/StoreOffFax ForwardPagingFax StoragePC Fax ReceiveSets the MFC to forward

APPENDIX B B - 73.Copy(Continued)4.Color Adjust1.Red R:- +R:- +R:- +R:- +R:- +Adjusts the amount of Red in copies.8-142.Green G:- +G:- +G:-

xvUsing the Copy Options key (Temporary settings) ...8-3Changing the temporary copy settings ...8-4Increasing copy speed o

B - 8 APPENDIX B4.PhotoCapture(Continued)5.True2Life(MFC-420CN only)True2Life:OnTrue2Life:Off1.White Balance- +- +- +- +- +Adjusts the hue of t

APPENDIX B B - 95.LAN(MFC-420CN only)1.Setup TCP/IP1.BOOT MethodAutoStaticRARPBOOTPDHCPYou can choose the BOOT method that best suits you needs.See

B - 10 APPENDIX B5.Print Reports(MFC-210C only)6.Print Reports(MFC-420CN only)1.Help List — — You can print these lists and reports.7-32.Quick-Dial

APPENDIX B B - 11Entering TextWhen you are setting certain menu selections, such as the Station ID, you may need to type text into the MFC. Most num

B - 12 APPENDIX BSpecial characters and symbols Press , # or 0, and then press or to move the cursor under the special character or symbol you w

GLOSSARY G - 1GADF (automatic document feeder) (MFC-420CN only) The document can be placed in the ADF and scanned one page at a time automatically.

G - 2 GLOSSARYCoding method Method of coding the information contained in the document. All fax machines must use a minimum standard of Modified Hu

GLOSSARY G - 3Fax Journal Lists information about the last 200 incoming and outgoing faxes. TX means Transmit. RX means Receive.Fax Receive Code P

G - 4 GLOSSARYOverseas Mode Makes temporary changes to the fax tones to accommodate noise and static on overseas phone lines.Paging (MFC-420CN onl

GLOSSARY G - 5Scan to Card (MFC-420CN) You can scan a black and white or color document into a Media Card. Black and white images will be in TIFF o

xviFederal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (USA only) ... 10-3Important ...

S - 1 SPECIFICATIONSSProduct descriptionGeneralSpecificationsMemory Capacity 8 MB (MFC-210C)16 MB (MFC-420CN)Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) (MFC-42

SPECIFICATIONS S - 2Print mediaWeight 11 lb (5 kg) (MFC-210C only)13.2 lb (6 kg) (MFC-420CN only)Noise Operating: 42.5 to 51 dB** It depends on prin

S - 3 SPECIFICATIONSCopyColor/Black Color/BlackDocument Size (MFC-420CN only)ADF Width: 5.8" to 8.5"ADF Height: 5.8" to 14"Sca

SPECIFICATIONS S - 4PhotoCapture Center Available Media CompactFlash®(Type I only)(Microdrive™ is not compatible)(Compact I/O card such as Compact

S - 5 SPECIFICATIONSFax Compatibility ITU-T Group 3Coding System MH/MR/MMR/JPEGModem Speed Automatic Fallback14400 bps Document Size (MFC-420CN only

SPECIFICATIONS S - 6ScannerCommunication Source Public switched telephone network.Memory Transmission Up to 200*1/170*2 pages (MFC-210C)Up to 480*1/

S - 7 SPECIFICATIONSPrinterInterfaces Printer Driver Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional and XP driver supporting Brother Native Compression mode

SPECIFICATIONS S - 8Computer requirementsMinimum System RequirementsComputer Platform & Operating System VersionProcessor Minimum Speed Minimum

S - 9 SPECIFICATIONSConsumable itemsInk The MFC uses individual Black, Yellow, Cyan and Magenta ink cartridges that are separate from the print head

SPECIFICATIONS S - 10Network (LAN) (MFC-420CN only)LAN You can connect your MFC to a network for Network Printing, Network Scanning and PC Fax Send.

xviiCaller ID... A-5Viewing Caller ID List...

S - 11 SPECIFICATIONSOptional External Wireless Print/Scan Server (NC-2200w)NC-2200w External Wireless Print/Scan Server (Optional)Connecting the op

INDEX I - 1IndexAAccess codes, storing and dialing ...5-5Accessories and supplies ...iiADF (automatic document fee

I - 2 INDEXCredit card numbers ... 5-5Custom telephone features on a single line ...11-12, A-16DDate and Time ... 2-1Dela

INDEX I - 3enter Fax mode ...3-1from memory (Dual Access) ...3-2, 3-8from pcsee Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM...from

I - 4 INDEXPPaging ... 6-2programming your pager number ... 6-1Paper ...

INDEX I - 5Remote Retrieval ...6-5access code ...6-4, 6-5commands ...6-6getting your faxes ...

I - 6 INDEXVVolume, setting ... 2-4beeper ... 2-5ring ... 2-4speaker ...

REMOTE RETRIEVAL ACCESS CARD (MFC-420CN ONLY) R - 1Remote Retrieval Access card (MFC-420CN only)If you plan to receive fax messages while away from

R - 2 Press Menu/Set, 2, 5, 2.fax number where you want your fax messages forwardedfollowed by .Program Fax Forwarding Number, press 4. Ente

EQUIPMENT ATTACHMENT LIMITATIONS(Canada only)NOTICEThis product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications.NOTICE The Ringer Equiva

If you need to call Customer ServicePlease complete the following information for future reference:Model Number: MFC-210C and MFC-420CN(Circle your mo

xviiiPrint media ...S-2Copy ...

*LF50700012*These machines are made for use in the USA and Canada only. We cannot recommend using them overseas because it may violate the Telecommuni

INTRODUCTION 1 - 11Using this GuideThank you for buying a Brother Multi-Function Center (MFC). Your MFC is simple to use, with LCD screen instructio

1 - 2 INTRODUCTIONControl panel overview1Redial/PauseRedials the last number you called. It also inserts a pause in quick dial numbers.2HookPress be

INTRODUCTION 1 - 39 Color StartLets you start sending faxes or making copies in full color.Also lets you start a scanning operation (in color or mon

1 - 4 INTRODUCTIONTurning the MFC on and offWhen the machine is idle, you can turn it on and off by pressing the On/Off key. In Off mode, no MFC ope

INTRODUCTION 1 - 5(For MFC-420CN)(For MFC-210C)On/Off Setting Receive Mode Available OperationsFax Receive:Off(default)— No machine operations will

1 - 6 INTRODUCTIONLoad documentsYou can send a fax, make copies, and scan from the ADF (automatic document feeder) and from the scanner glass.Using

INTRODUCTION 1 - 71Fan the pages well. Make sure you put the documents face down, top edge first in the ADF until you feel them touch the feed rolle

1 - 8 INTRODUCTIONUsing the scanner glassYou can use the scanner glass to fax pages of a book or one page at a time. Documents can be up to letter s

INTRODUCTION 1 - 9About paperThe print quality can be affected by the kind of paper you use in the MFC.To get the best print quality for the setting

iBrother numbersRegister your productBy registering your product with Brother International Corporation, you will be recorded as the original owner

1 - 10 INTRODUCTIONHandling and using special paper Store paper in its original packaging, and keep it sealed. Keep the paper flat and away from moi

INTRODUCTION 1 - 11Paper type and size for each operationPaper Type Paper Size UsageFax Copy PhotoCapture PrinterCut Paper Letter 8 1/2" x 11&

1 - 12 INTRODUCTIONPaper weight, thickness and capacity* Up to 50 sheets for Legal size paper (20 lb).* Up to 100 sheets of 20 lb.Paper capacity of

INTRODUCTION 1 - 13Printable areaThe printable area depends on the settings in the application you are using. The figures below show the unprintable

1 - 14 INTRODUCTIONHow to load paper, envelopes and post cardsTo load paper or other media1Pull the paper tray completely out of the MFC and remove

INTRODUCTION 1 - 154Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and mis-feeds.5Gently insert the paper into the paper tray print side face down

1 - 16 INTRODUCTIONTo load envelopes Use envelopes that weigh from 75-95 g/m2. Some envelopes require margin settings in the application. Make sure

INTRODUCTION 1 - 172Insert the envelopes into the paper tray with the address side down and the leading edge (top of the envelopes) in first. Slide

1 - 18 INTRODUCTIONAbout fax machinesCustom featuresDo you have Voice Mail on the phone line?If you have Voice Mail on the phone line where you will

INTRODUCTION 1 - 19Fax tones and handshakeWhen someone is sending a fax, the MFC sends fax calling tones (CNG tones). These are quiet, intermittent

ii Brother fax back system (USA only)Brother has installed an easy-to-use fax back system, so you can get instant answers to common technical questi

1 - 20 INTRODUCTIONECM (Error Correction Mode)The Error Correction Mode (ECM) is a way for the MFC to check a fax transmission while it is in progre

GETTING STARTED 2 - 12Initial SetupSetting the Date and TimeWhen the MFC is not in use it will display the date and time. If you set up the Station

2 - 2 GETTING STARTEDSetting the Station IDYou should store your name or company name and fax number so they print on all fax pages you send.1Press

GETTING STARTED 2 - 3General SetupSetting the Mode TimerThe MFC has four temporary mode keys on the control panel: PhotoCapture, Copy, Fax and Scan.

2 - 4 GETTING STARTEDSetting the Paper Size You can use five sizes of paper for printing copies: Letter, Legal, A4, A5, and 4” x 6” and three sizes

GETTING STARTED 2 - 5Setting the Beeper VolumeYou can change the beeper volume. The default (factory) setting is Low. When the beeper is on, the MFC

2 - 6 GETTING STARTEDTurning on Automatic Daylight Savings TimeYou can set the MFC to change automatically for Daylight Savings Time. It will reset

SETUP SEND 3 - 13How to enter Fax modeBefore sending faxes, make sure (Fax) is illuminated in green. If not, press (Fax) to enter Fax mode. The

3 - 2 SETUP SENDSpeed-DialingPress Search/Speed Dial, #, and then the two digit Speed-Dial number. (See Storing Speed-Dial numbers on page 5-1.)Sear

SETUP SEND 3 - 3How to Fax (B&W and Color)Color fax transmissionYour MFC can send a color fax to machines that support this feature.However, col

iiiNotice - Disclaimer of Warranties(USA and Canada)BROTHER’S LICENSOR(S), AND THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS (COLLECTIVELY BROTHER

3 - 4 SETUP SENDFaxing from the scanner glassYou can use the scanner glass to fax pages of a book or one page at a time. The documents can be up to

SETUP SEND 3 - 5Automatic transmission This is the easiest way to send a fax.1If it is not illuminated in green, press (Fax). 2Load your document.

3 - 6 SETUP SENDBasic sending operationsSending faxes using multiple settingsWhen you send a fax you can choose any combination of these settings: c

SETUP SEND 3 - 7Fax ResolutionYou can use the Fax Resolution key to change the setting temporarily (for this fax only). In Fax mode , press Fax Res

3 - 8 SETUP SENDDual Access (Not available for color faxes)You can dial a number, and begin scanning the fax into memory—even when the MFC is sendin

SETUP SEND 3 - 9Real Time TransmissionWhen you are sending a fax, the MFC will scan the documents into the memory before sending. Then, as soon as t

3 - 10 SETUP SENDChecking job statusCheck which jobs are still waiting in the memory to be sent. (If there are no jobs, the LCD shows No Jobs Waitin

SETUP SEND 3 - 11Advanced sending operationsBroadcasting (Not available for color faxes)Broadcasting is when the same fax message is automatically s

3 - 12 SETUP SENDOverseas ModeIf you are having difficulty sending a fax overseas due to possible interference on the phone line, we recommend that

SETUP SEND 3 - 13Delayed Fax (Not available for color faxes) (MFC-420CN only)During the day you can store up to 50 faxes in the memory to be sent wi

iv Brother® One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service(USA only)Who is covered: • This limited warranty ("warranty") is givenonly t

3 - 14 SETUP SENDDelayed Batch Transmission(Not available for color faxes) (MFC-420CN only)Before sending the delayed faxes, your MFC will help you

SETUP RECEIVE 4 - 14Basic receiving operations Choosing the Receive Mode There are four different Receive Modes for your MFC. You can choose the mod

4 - 2 SETUP RECEIVETo select or change your Receive Mode1If it is not illuminated in green, press (Fax).2Press Menu/Set, 0, 1.3Press ▲ or ▼ to sel

SETUP RECEIVE 4 - 3Setting the F/T Ring Time (Fax/Tel mode only)If you set the Receive Mode to Fax/Tel, you’ll need to decide how long the MFC will

4 - 4 SETUP RECEIVEEasy Receive When you use this feature, you don’t have to press Black Start, Color Start, or the Fax Receive Code 51 when you ans

SETUP RECEIVE 4 - 5Printing a reduced incoming fax (Auto Reduction)If you choose On, the MFC automatically reduces an incoming fax to fit on one pag

4 - 6 SETUP RECEIVEPolling (MFC-420CN only)Polling is the process of retrieving faxes from another fax machine. You can use your MFC to ‘poll’ other

QUICK-DIAL NUMBERS AND DIALING OPTIONS 5 - 15Storing numbers for easy dialingYou can set up your MFC to do two types of easy dialing: Speed-Dial and

5 - 2 QUICK-DIAL NUMBERS AND DIALING OPTIONSChanging Speed-Dial numbersIf you try to store a Speed-Dial number where a number has already been store

QUICK-DIAL NUMBERS AND DIALING OPTIONS 5 - 3Setting up Groups for BroadcastingGroups allow you to send the same fax message to many fax numbers by p

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5 - 4 QUICK-DIAL NUMBERS AND DIALING OPTIONS5Press Menu/Set to accept the Speed-Dial numbers for this Group.6Use the dial pad and the chart on page

QUICK-DIAL NUMBERS AND DIALING OPTIONS 5 - 5Dialing optionsAccess codes and credit card numbersSometimes you may want to choose from several long di

5 - 6 QUICK-DIAL NUMBERS AND DIALING OPTIONSTone or PulseIf you have a Pulse dialing service, but need to send Tone signals (for example, for teleph

REMOTE FAX OPTIONS (MFC-420CN ONLY) 6 - 16Setting up Fax ForwardingWhen you select Fax Forward, your MFC stores the received fax in the memory. The

6 - 2 REMOTE FAX OPTIONS (MFC-420CN ONLY)Programming your pager numberWhen Paging is selected, your MFC dials the pager number you’ve programmed, an

REMOTE FAX OPTIONS (MFC-420CN ONLY) 6 - 3Setting Fax StorageIf you select Fax Storage, your MFC stores the received fax in the memory. You will be a

6 - 4 REMOTE FAX OPTIONS (MFC-420CN ONLY)Turning off Remote Fax OptionsIf you set the Remote Fax Options to Off and there are faxes in your MFC’s me

REMOTE FAX OPTIONS (MFC-420CN ONLY) 6 - 5Remote RetrievalYou can call your MFC from any touch tone telephone or fax machine, then use the Remote Acc

6 - 6 REMOTE FAX OPTIONS (MFC-420CN ONLY)Remote commandsFollow the commands below to access features when you are away from the MFC. When you call t

REMOTE FAX OPTIONS (MFC-420CN ONLY) 6 - 7Retrieving fax messagesYou can call your MFC from any touch tone phone and have your fax messages sent to a

vi BROTHER MULTIFUNCTION CENTER/FACSIMILE MACHINE LIMITED WARRANTY (Canada only)Pursuant to this limited warranty of 1 year from the date of purchas

7 - 1 PRINTING REPORTS7Fax settings and activityYou need to set up the Transmission Verification Report and Journal Period in the menu table.Press M

PRINTING REPORTS 7 - 2Setting the Journal PeriodYou can set the MFC to print a journal at specific intervals (every 50 faxes, 6, 12 or 24 hours, 2 o

7 - 3 PRINTING REPORTSPrinting reports Following reports are available: How to print a report1For MFC-210C, press Menu/Set, 5.For MFC-420CN, press M

MAKING COPIES 8 - 18Using the MFC as a copierYou can use your MFC as a copier, making up to 99 copies at a time.Enter Copy modeBefore making copies,

8 - 2 MAKING COPIESMaking a single copy1Press (Copy) to illuminate it in green.2Load your document.(See Load documents on page 1-6.)3Press Black St

MAKING COPIES 8 - 3Using the Copy Options key (Temporary settings)When you want to quickly change the copy settings temporarily for the next copy, u

8 - 4 MAKING COPIESChanging the temporary copy settingsUse the Copy Options key to quickly set the following copy settings temporarily for the next

MAKING COPIES 8 - 5Increasing copy speed or qualityYou can select the copy quality. The default setting is Normal.1Press (Copy) to illuminate it in

8 - 6 MAKING COPIESEnlarging or reducing the image copiedYou can select the following enlargement or reduction ratios.Custom(25-400%) allows you to

MAKING COPIES 8 - 75Press ▲ or ▼ to select the enlargement or reduction ratio you want. Press Menu/Set.—OR—You can select Custom(25-400%) and press

viiSafety precautionsTo use the MFC safelyPlease refer to these instructions for later reference and before attempting any maintenance.WARNI NGTher

8 - 8 MAKING COPIESSetting paper sizeIf copying on paper other than Letter size, you will need to change the paper size setting.1Press (Copy) to il

MAKING COPIES 8 - 9Sorting copies using the ADF (MFC-420CN only)You can sort multiple copies. Pages will be stacked in the order 321, 321, 321, and

8 - 10 MAKING COPIESMaking N in 1 copies or a poster (Page Layout) (MFC-420CN only)You can reduce the amount of copies by using the N in 1 copy feat

MAKING COPIES 8 - 11If you are using the scanner glass:8After the MFC scans the page, the LCD shows:Press 1 to scan the next page.9Put the next docu

8 - 12 MAKING COPIESPlace document face down in the direction shown below.2 in 1 (P)4 in 1 (P)Poster (3X3)You can make a poster size copy of a photo

MAKING COPIES 8 - 13Changing the default copy settingsYou can save the copy settings you use most often by setting them as default. These settings w

8 - 14 MAKING COPIESAdjusting color saturation1Press Menu/Set, 3, 4.2Press ▲ or ▼ to select Red, Green or Blue.Press Menu/Set.3Press ▲ to increase t

MAKING COPIES 8 - 15Legal limitationsColor reproductions of certain documents are illegal and may result in either criminal or civil liability. This

9 - 1 WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER™9IntroductionEven if your MFC is not connected to your computer, you can print photos directly from the digital ca

WALK-UP PHOTOCAPTURE CENTER™ 9 - 2PhotoCapture Center™ requirementsTo avoid error conditions, please remember: The DPOF file on the media card must