User ManualTable of ContentsUsing the documentation2Symbols and conventions used in the documentation2Accessing the Software User’s Guide3Viewing Documentation3Accessing Brother Support (For Windows®)5MFC-290C Control panel overview6Control panel overview6PhotoCapture6Scan6Tel/R key, using6Loading paper and other print media8loading8Loading envelopes and post cards10Removing small printouts from the machine11on small paper11Printable area12Acceptable paper and other print media13Recommended print media13Handling and using print media14Choosing the right print media15capacity16Loading documents17Using the ADF (MFC-290C and MFC-297C only)17Using the scanner glass17using scanner glass17size of document17using17Scannable area18Power Save mode19Putting your machine in Power Save mode19Bringing your machine out of Power Save mode19Power Save setting19Mode Timer20Paper settings20Paper Type20Paper Size20Volume Settings21Ring Volume21Beeper Volume21Speaker Volume21beeper21ring21speaker21Automatic Daylight Savings Time22LCD screen22LCD Contrast22Sleep Mode22Contrast22Sleep Mode22TX Lock23Setting and changing the TX Lock password23Turning TX Lock on/off23turning on/off23Entering Fax mode26Faxing from the ADF (MFC-290C and MFC-297C only)26Faxing from the scanner glass26enter Fax mode26(MFC-290C and MFC-297C only)26from scanner glass26Fax26Faxing Letter size documents from the scanner glass27Colour fax transmission27Cancelling a fax in progress27Broadcasting (Monochrome only)27Broadcasting27Broadcasting27Broadcasting27using Groups27Cancelling a Broadcast in progress28Additional sending operations28Sending faxes using multiple settings28Contrast29Changing fax resolution29contrast29Resolution29setting for next fax29Dual access (Monochrome only)30Real time transmission30Dual Access30from memory (Dual Access)30Real Time Transmission30Overseas Mode31Checking and cancelling waiting jobs31Sending a fax manually31Out of Memory message31jobs awaiting redial31Cancelling from memory31manual31overseas31transmission31Receive modes32Choosing the Receive Mode32fax receive32Receive Mode, choosing32receive32Receive Mode32External TAD32Fax Only32Fax/Tel32Manual32receive mode32Using receive modes33Fax only33Fax/Tel33Manual33External TAD33at end of conversation33Receive mode settings34Ring Delay34F/T Ring Time (Fax/Tel mode only)34F/T Ring Time, setting34Ring Delay, setting34Ring Delay34Ring Delay, setting34Fax Detect35Additional receiving operations35Printing a reduced incoming fax35Out of Paper Reception35Fax Detect35Fax Detect35reducing to fit on paper35incoming faxes35Voice Operations36Tone or pulse36Fax/Tel mode36Fax/Tel mode in Power Save condition36Telephone services37Setting the Telephone Line Type37BT Call Sign (U.K. only)37Caller ID (U.K. and Ireland only)38Caller ID38view list38Connecting an external TAD (telephone answering device)39Answering machine (TAD)39external telephone39TAD (answering machine)39Caller ID List39Connections40Recording an outgoing message (OGM) on an external TAD40Multi-line connections (PBX)40Multi-line connections (PBX)40connections40External and extension telephones41Connecting an external or extension telephone41Operation from extension telephones41Using extension telephones (For U.K. only)41External telephone, connecting41Using a cordless external telephone42Using remote codes42Cordless telephone42changing43How to Dial44Manual dialling44Speed Dialling44Search44Fax Redial44manual44dialling44Search44using44Redial/Pause44Storing numbers45Storing a pause45Storing Speed Dial numbers45Changing Speed Dial numbers45a pause45changing45changing45setting up45changing45setting up45Setting up groups for broadcasting46Combining Quick Dial numbers46setting up Groups for46Groups for Broadcasting46numbers46Fax reports47Transmission Verification Report47Fax Journal (activity report)47Reports47Journal Period47Reports48How to print a report48Fax Journal48Help List48how to print48Quick Dial List48User Settings48reports48How to copy50Entering Copy mode50Making a single copy50Making multiple copies50Stop copying50enter Copy mode50multiple50single50Copy50Copy options51temporary settings51Temporary copy settings51Changing copy speed and quality52Enlarging or reducing the image copied52copies52Making N in 1 copies or a poster (Page Layout)53(MFC-290C and MFC-297C only)55Adjusting Brightness and Contrast55Paper options56paper size56paper type56PhotoCapture Center™ Operations58Printing from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive without a PC58Scanning to a memory card or USB Flash memory drive without a PC58Using PhotoCapture Center™ from your computer58Using a memory card or USB Flash memory drive58Memory Stick Pro™58drive folder structure59Getting started60How to print from a memory card or USB Flash memory drive61Print Index (Thumbnails)61Printing Photos62photos62DPOF printing63PhotoCapture Center™ print settings64Print speed and quality64Paper Options64Adjusting Brightness and Contrast64Brightness64Paper type & size64Cropping65Borderless printing65Date Print65Scan to a memory card or USB Flash memory drive66Changing the image quality66Changing the monochrome file format67Changing the colour file format67Understanding the Error Messages67Printing photos directly from a PictBridge camera68PictBridge requirements68Setting your digital camera68from a PictBridge camera68Printing Images69DPOF printing69Printing photos directly from a digital camera (without PictBridge)70Printing Images70from a non-PictBridge camera70Understanding the Error Messages71Choosing a location76To use the machine safely77Important safety instructions81Safety Instructions81IMPORTANT - For your safety82Radio interference83EU Directive 2002/96/EC and EN5041983International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement83Legal limitations for copying84Trademarks85Troubleshooting86If you are having difficulty with your machine86Troubleshooting86printing86printing received faxes88receiving faxes88telephone line or connections88line89incoming calls89sending faxes89copying90scanning90software90Dial Tone detection91Telephone line interference91telephone line interference91telephone line interference91interference91PhotoCapture Center™91Error and maintenance messages92Error messages on LCD92B&W Print Only92Cannot Detect93Cannot Print93Comm. Error93Unable to Clean93Ink Low94No Cartridge94No Paper Fed94Unable to Init.94Unable to Print95Unable to Scan95Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report96Document jam (MFC-290C and MFC-297C only)96document96document jam96Printer jam or paper jam97paper97paper jams97paper jam97Routine maintenance100Replacing the ink cartridges100ink dot counter100replacing100Maintenance, routine100replacing ink cartridges100Cleaning the outside of the machine102Cleaning the scanner glass103Cleaning the machine printer platen104Cleaning the paper pick-up roller104Cleaning the print head105Checking the print quality105print quality105Checking the print alignment106Checking the ink volume107Machine Information107Checking the serial number107checking ink volume107Packing and shipping the machine108Packing the machine108Shipping the machine108On-screen programming110Menu table110Memory storage110Menu keys110LCD messages110using menu keys110LCD (liquid crystal display)110Memory Storage110Menu Table110Programming your machine110Power failure110Menu Table112Entering Text119Text, entering119General120Print media122Fax123fax123Copy125copy125PhotoCapture Center™126specifications126PictBridge127Scanner128scan128Printer129print129Interfaces130Computer requirements131Consumable items132Consumable items132Innobella™132Size: 5.4 MBPages: 151Language: EnglishOpen manual