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MFC-240C
Before you can use the machine, you must set up the hardware and install the software.
Please read this Quick Setup Guide for the correct setup procedure and installation instructions.
STEP 1
Setting Up the Machine
STEP 2
Installing the Driver & Software
Setup is Complete!
Keep this Quick Setup Guide, the User’s Guide and the supplied CD-ROM in a convenient place for
quick and easy reference at all times.
Quick Setup Guide
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Symbols used in this guide Caution Improper Setup Warning Warnings tell you what to do to prevent Cautions specify procedures you must Improper Setup icons alert you to possible personal injury. follow or avoid to prevent possible devices and operations that are not damage to the machine or other objects. compatible with the machine. Note User’s Guide or Software User’s Guide Notes tell you how you should respond Indicates reference to the User’s Guide to a situation that may arise o
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Table of Contents Getting Started Carton components...................................................................................................................................... 2 Control panel................................................................................................................................................ 3 STEP1 – Setting Up the Machine Removing the protective parts ...........................................................................................
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Getting Started 1 Carton components Carton components may vary from one country to another. Save all packing materials and the carton in case for any reason you must ship your machine. Quick Setup Guide CD-ROM User’s Guide Telephone Line Cord Test Sheet (USA only) Accessory Order Form Black (LC51BK) Yellow (LC51Y) Cyan (LC51C) Magenta (LC51M) Ink Cartridges A USB interface cable is not a standard accessory. Please make sure you use a USB 2.0 cable that is no longer than 6 feet
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Getting Started Control panel 10 9 13 12 11 14 01/01 13:00 Fax 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 1 Fax and telephone keys 8Start keys 2 Dial Pad 9 Stop/Exit key 3 Mode keys 10 Navigation keys 4 Fax Resolution key 11 Copy Options key 5Ink key 12 Menu key 6 Clear/Back key 13 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) 7OK key 14 On/Off key For the details of the control panel, see Control panel overview in Chapter 1 of the User’s Guide. Note Date Time Receive mode 01/01 13:00 Fax When the machine is idle (not being used
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Setting Up the Machine STEP1 1 1 Removing the protective 2 Loading paper parts You can load up to 100 sheets of 20 lb 1 Remove the protective tape and film covering 2 (80 g/m ) paper. the scanner glass. For details, see Acceptable paper and other media in Chapter 2 of the User’s Guide. Improper Setup 1 Pull the paper tray completely out of the DO NOT connect the USB cable. Connecting machine and lift the output paper tray cover (1). the USB cable is done during the software install
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Setting Up the Machine 3 Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams 5 Gently adjust the paper side guides with both and misfeeds. hands and the paper length guide to fit the paper. Make sure that the paper side guides and paper length guide touch the edges of the paper. 4 Gently put the paper into the paper tray print side down and top edge first. Check that the paper is flat in the tray. Note Be careful that you do not push the paper in too far; it may lift at the back of the t
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Setting Up the Machine STEP1 8 While holding the paper tray in place, pull out Note the paper support ( ) until it clicks, and then If you are sharing one phone line with an external unfold the paper support flap ( ). telephone, connect it as shown below. 1 2 Note Do not use the paper support flap for Legal paper. 1 Extension telephone 2 External telephone 3 Connecting the phone line Note If you are sharing one phone line with an external telephone answering machine, connect it
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Setting Up the Machine 3 Pull all the lock release levers down and 4 Connecting the power cord remove the yellow protective part (1). 1 Connect the power cord. 5 Installing the ink cartridges Warning If ink gets in your eyes, wash them out with water at once, and if irritation occurs consult a doctor. 1 1 Make sure that the power is turned on. The LCD shows: Note No Cartridge Do not throw away the yellow protective part. You will need it if you transport the machine. 2 Open the
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Setting Up the Machine STEP1 7 Lift each lock release lever and push it until it clicks, and then close the ink cartridge cover. Improper Setup DO NOT touch the area shown in the illustration below. Note If the LCD shows Install Black, Install Note Yellow, Install Cyan or Install Magenta If the protective yellow cap comes off when you after you install the ink cartridges, check that the open the bag, the cartridge will not be damaged. ink cartridges are installed properly. The mach
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Setting Up the Machine Caution 6 Print quality check • DO NOT take out ink cartridges if you do not need to replace them. If you do so, it may reduce the ink quantity and the machine will 1 After the cleaning cycle is finished, the LCD not know the quantity of ink left in the shows: cartridge. Set Paper and • DO NOT shake the ink cartridges. If ink stains your skin or clothing, wash with soap or q detergent at once. • DO NOT repeatedly insert and remove the Press Start cartridges. I
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Setting Up the Machine STEP1 5 Do one of the following: 7 Choosing your language If all lines are clear and visible, press 1 (Yes) on the dial pad to finish the quality (Canada only) check. If you can see missing short lines, press 2 (No) on the dial pad and go to step 6. 1 Press Menu. OK Poor 2 Press 0. 3 Press 0. 4 Press a or b to choose your language 6 The LCD asks you if the print quality is OK for (English or French), and then press OK. black and color. Press 1 (Yes) or 2
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Setting Up the Machine 8 Setting the LCD contrast 9 Setting the date and time You can adjust the LCD contrast for a sharper and The machine displays the date and time, and if you move vivid display. If you are having difficulty seeing set up the station ID it will add it to each fax you need. the LCD from your position, we recommend the 1 Press Menu. following contrast setting for improved viewing. 2 Press 0. 1 Press Menu, 1, 7. 3 Press 2. 2 Press a or b to choose Dark or Light. 4 Enter th
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Setting Up the Machine STEP1 Note 10 Setting your station ID (USA only) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 You should store your name and fax number to be makes it unlawful for any person to use a printed on all fax pages that you send. computer or electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such 1 Press Menu. messages clearly contain, in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page, or on the first 2 Press 0. page of the transmission,
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Setting Up the Machine 12 Choosing a Receive Mode 13 Sending in the Product Registration and Test Sheet There are four possible receive modes: Fax Only, (USA only) Fax/Tel, Manual and External TAD. Are you connecting an external telephone or external 1 Fill out the Product Registration and Test Sheet. telephone answering device to the machine? Yes No Do you use a Distinctive Ring subscriber service? Go to Distinctive Ring in the No Yes chapter 7 of the Are you using the voice Us
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Supplied CD-ROM ‘MFL-Pro Suite’ 1 Supplied CD-ROM ‘MFL-Pro Suite’ ® ® Windows Macintosh Install MFL-Pro Suite Start Here OSX You can install the MFL-Pro Suite software and You can install the MFL-Pro Suite that includes the multifunction drivers. printer driver, scanner driver and the Brother ® ControlCenter2 for Mac OS 10.2.4 or greater. Install Other Drivers or Utilities Presto! PageManager You can install additional MFL-Pro Suite software ® ® ® utilities, install without PaperPort
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Installing the Driver & Software STEP2 Follow the instructions on this page for your operating system and interface. For the latest drivers and documentations and to find the best solution for your problem or question, access the Brother Solutions Center directly from the driver or visit http://solutions.brother.com ® Windows For USB Interface Users ® (For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition).... 16 ® Macintosh For USB Interface Users ® (For Mac OS X 10.2.4 or g
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Installing the Driver & Software STEP2 ® Windows 1 For USB Interface Users ® (For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition) 4 The CD-ROM main menu will appear. Click Important Install MFL-Pro Suite. Make sure that you have finished the instructions from Step 1 Setting Up the Machine on pages 4 through 13. Note • Please close any applications running before installing MFL-Pro Suite. • Make sure there are no media cards put into the media drive of the machine.
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Installing the Driver & Software ® Windows ® 5 After reading and accepting the ScanSoft 10 Using both hands, use the plastic tabs on both ® PaperPort SE License Agreement, click Yes. sides of the machine to lift the scanner cover until it locks securely into the open position. ® 6 The installation of PaperPort SE will automatically start and is followed by the installation of MFL-Pro Suite. 11 Insert the USB cable into the USB socket 7 When the Brother MFL-Pro Suite Software marked wit
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Installing the Driver & Software STEP2 ® Windows 13 Lift the scanner cover to release the lock ( ). 16 Click Finish to restart your computer. ® Gently push the scanner cover support down (After restarting the computer, for Windows 2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 ( ) and close the scanner cover ( ). Edition, you must be logged on with Administrator rights.) Note 14 Turn on the machine by connecting the power After restarting the computer, the Installation cord. Diagnostics w
