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USER’S GU
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MFC-23
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Summary of Contents for Brother MFC-230C:
USER’S GUIDE MFC-230C
1
Brother numbers
3
Register your product
3
FAQs (frequently asked questions)
3
For Customer Service
3
Brother fax back system (USA only)
4
Ordering accessories and supplies
5
Compilation and Publication Notice
6
Table of Contents
10
Section I: General
17
1 General Information
18
Using the documentation
18
Symbols and conventions used in the documentation
18
Accessing the Software User’s Guide
18
Viewing Documentation
19
Viewing Documentation (For Windows®)
19
How to find Scanning instructions
20
Viewing Documentation (For Macintosh®)
20
How to find Scanning instructions
20
Accessing Brother Support (For Windows®)
21
MFC-230C Control panel overview
22
2 Loading documents and paper
24
Loading documents
24
Using the scanner glass
24
Document Sizes Supported
24
How to load documents
24
Scannable area
24
Acceptable paper and other media
25
Recommended media
25
Handling and using media
26
Paper capacity of the output paper tray
26
Choosing the right media
27
Paper type and size for each operation
27
Paper weight, thickness and capacity
28
Loading paper and other media
29
Loading envelopes and post cards
30
Loading envelopes
30
Removing small printouts from the machine
32
Printable area
32
3 General setup
33
On/Off key
33
Turning the machine off
33
Turning the machine on
33
On/Off setting
33
Mode Timer
34
Paper settings
34
Paper Type
34
Paper Size
34
Volume Settings
35
Ring Volume
35
Setting the Ring Volume from the menu
35
Beeper Volume
35
Speaker Volume
35
Automatic Daylight Savings Time
36
LCD display
36
LCD Contrast
36
4 Security features
37
TX Lock
37
Setting and changing the TX lock password
37
Setting up the password
37
Changing the TX Lock password
37
Turning the TX Lock on/off
38
Turning TX Lock on
38
Turning TX Lock off
38
Section II: Fax
39
5 Sending a fax
40
Entering Fax mode
40
Faxing from the scanner glass
40
Faxing A4 size documents from the scanner glass
41
Color fax transmission
41
Canceling a fax in progress
41
Broadcasting (Black & White only)
41
Canceling a Broadcast in progress
42
Additional sending operations
42
Sending faxes using multiple settings
42
Contrast
43
Changing fax resolution
43
To change the fax resolution for the next fax
43
To change the default fax resolution
43
Dual access (Black & White only)
44
Real time transmission
44
Sending in real time for all faxes
44
Sending in real time for the next fax only
44
Overseas Mode
44
Checking and canceling waiting jobs
45
Sending a fax manually
45
Sending a fax at the end of a conversation
45
Out of Memory message
45
6 Receiving a Fax
46
Receive modes
46
Choosing the Receive Mode
46
Using receive modes
47
Fax only
47
Fax/Tel
47
Manual
47
External TAD
47
Receive mode settings
48
Ring Delay
48
F/T Ring Time (Fax/Tel mode only)
48
Easy Receive
48
If Easy Receive is On:
48
If Easy Receive is Off:
48
Additional receiving operations
49
Printing a reduced incoming fax
49
Receiving a fax at the end of a conversation
49
7 Telephone Services and External devices
50
Voice Operations
50
Tone or pulse (Canada only)
50
Fax/Tel mode when the power key is on
50
Fax/Tel mode when the power key is off
50
Telephone services
51
Distinctive Ring
51
What does your telephone company's ‘Distinctive Ring’ do?
51
What does Brother's ‘Distinctive Ring’ do?
51
Do you have Voice Mail?
51
Before you choose the ring pattern to register
52
Registering the Distinctive Ring pattern
52
Turning off Distinctive Ring
52
Caller ID
53
Viewing Caller ID List
53
Printing Caller ID List
53
Connecting an external TAD (telephone answering device)
54
Connections
54
Recording an outgoing message (OGM) on an external TAD
55
Special line considerations
55
Roll over telephone lines
55
Two-line telephone system
55
Converting telephone wall outlets
55
Installing machine, external two-line TAD and two-line telephone
56
Multi-line connections (PBX)
56
External and extension telephones
57
Connecting an external or extension telephone
57
Using external and extension telephones
57
If you answer a call and no one is on the line:
57
Using a non-Brother cordless external telephone
57
Using remote codes
58
Fax Receive Code
58
Telephone Answer Code
58
Changing the remote codes
58
8 Dialing and storing numbers
59
How to Dial
59
Manual dialing
59
Speed Dialing
59
Search
59
Fax Redial
60
Storing numbers
60
Storing a pause
61
Storing Speed Dial numbers
61
Changing Speed Dial numbers
61
Setting up groups for broadcasting
61
Dialing access codes and credit card numbers
62
9 Printing Reports
63
Fax reports
63
Transmission Verification Report
63
Fax Journal (activity report)
63
Reports
64
How to print a report
64
Section III: Copy
65
10 Making copies
66
How to copy
66
Entering Copy mode
66
Making a single copy
66
Making multiple copies
66
Stop copying
66
Copy options
67
Changing copy quality
68
Enlarging or reducing the image copied
68
Making N in 1 copies or a poster
69
Important
69
Adjusting Brightness, Contrast and Color
71
Brightness
71
Contrast
71
Color saturation
71
Paper options
72
Paper type
72
Paper size
72
Section IV: Walk-up Photo Printing
73
11 PhotoCapture Center®: Printing photos from a USB Flash memory drive
74
PhotoCapture Center® Operations
74
Printing from a USB Flash memory drive without a PC
74
Using PhotoCapture Center® from your computer
74
Using a USB Flash memory drive
74
USB Flash memory drive folder structure
74
Getting started
75
How to print from a USB Flash memory drive
76
Print Index (Thumbnails)
76
Printing Images
77
DPOF printing
78
PhotoCapture Center® print settings
79
Print quality
79
Paper Options
79
Paper Type
79
Paper Size
79
Print Size
79
Adjusting Brightness and Contrast
79
Brightness
79
Contrast
79
Cropping
80
Borderless printing
80
Understanding the Error Messages
80
12 Printing photos from a camera
81
Printing photos directly from a PictBridge camera
81
PictBridge requirements
81
Setting your digital camera
81
Printing Images
82
DPOF printing
82
Printing photos directly from a digital camera (without PictBridge)
83
Printing Images
83
Understanding the Error Messages
84
Section V: Software
85
13 Software features
86
Section VI: Appendixes
87
A Safety and Legal
88
Choosing a location
88
To use the machine safely
89
Important safety instructions
93
Standard telephone and FCC Notices (These notices are in effect on models sold and used in the United States only.)
94
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (USA only)
96
Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada only)
96
Legal limitations for copying
97
Trademarks
98
B Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance
99
Troubleshooting
99
If you are having difficulty with your machine
99
Error messages
104
Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report
107
Transferring faxes to another fax machine
107
Transferring Fax Journal report to another fax machine
107
Printer jam or paper jam
108
Dial Tone
110
Telephone line interference
110
Routine maintenance
110
Replacing the ink cartridges
110
Cleaning the outside of the machine
112
Cleaning the scanner
113
Cleaning the machine printer platen
113
Cleaning the paper pick-up roller
114
Cleaning the print head
114
Checking the print quality
115
Checking the print alignment
116
Checking the ink volume
117
Machine Information
117
Checking the serial number
117
Packing and shipping the machine
118
C Menu and Features
120
On-screen programming
120
Menu table
120
Memory storage
120
Menu keys
120
Menu Table
122
Entering Text
128
D Specifications
129
General
129
Print media
131
Fax
132
Copy
133
PhotoCapture Center®
134
PictBridge
135
Scanner
135
Printer
136
Interfaces
136
Computer requirements
137
Consumable items
138
E Glossary
139
F Index
143
brother US/CAN
148
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File Language: English
Pages: 148
Author: Brother
Published: 2020-09-26
Updated: 2023-09-06
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Model: MFC-230C
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USER’S GUIDE MFC-230C
1
Brother numbers
3
Register your product
3
FAQs (frequently asked questions)
3
For Customer Service
3
Brother fax back system (USA only)
4
Ordering accessories and supplies
5
Compilation and Publication Notice
6
Table of Contents
10
Section I: General
17
1 General Information
18
Using the documentation
18
Symbols and conventions used in the documentation
18
Accessing the Software User’s Guide
18
Viewing Documentation
19
Viewing Documentation (For Windows®)
19
How to find Scanning instructions
20
Viewing Documentation (For Macintosh®)
20
How to find Scanning instructions
20
Accessing Brother Support (For Windows®)
21
MFC-230C Control panel overview
22
2 Loading documents and paper
24
Loading documents
24
Using the scanner glass
24
Document Sizes Supported
24
How to load documents
24
Scannable area
24
Acceptable paper and other media
25
Recommended media
25
Handling and using media
26
Paper capacity of the output paper tray
26
Choosing the right media
27
Paper type and size for each operation
27
Paper weight, thickness and capacity
28
Loading paper and other media
29
Loading envelopes and post cards
30
Loading envelopes
30
Removing small printouts from the machine
32
Printable area
32
3 General setup
33
On/Off key
33
Turning the machine off
33
Turning the machine on
33
On/Off setting
33
Mode Timer
34
Paper settings
34
Paper Type
34
Paper Size
34
Volume Settings
35
Ring Volume
35
Setting the Ring Volume from the menu
35
Beeper Volume
35
Speaker Volume
35
Automatic Daylight Savings Time
36
LCD display
36
LCD Contrast
36
4 Security features
37
TX Lock
37
Setting and changing the TX lock password
37
Setting up the password
37
Changing the TX Lock password
37
Turning the TX Lock on/off
38
Turning TX Lock on
38
Turning TX Lock off
38
Section II: Fax
39
5 Sending a fax
40
Entering Fax mode
40
Faxing from the scanner glass
40
Faxing A4 size documents from the scanner glass
41
Color fax transmission
41
Canceling a fax in progress
41
Broadcasting (Black & White only)
41
Canceling a Broadcast in progress
42
Additional sending operations
42
Sending faxes using multiple settings
42
Contrast
43
Changing fax resolution
43
To change the fax resolution for the next fax
43
To change the default fax resolution
43
Dual access (Black & White only)
44
Real time transmission
44
Sending in real time for all faxes
44
Sending in real time for the next fax only
44
Overseas Mode
44
Checking and canceling waiting jobs
45
Sending a fax manually
45
Sending a fax at the end of a conversation
45
Out of Memory message
45
6 Receiving a Fax
46
Receive modes
46
Choosing the Receive Mode
46
Using receive modes
47
Fax only
47
Fax/Tel
47
Manual
47
External TAD
47
Receive mode settings
48
Ring Delay
48
F/T Ring Time (Fax/Tel mode only)
48
Easy Receive
48
If Easy Receive is On:
48
If Easy Receive is Off:
48
Additional receiving operations
49
Printing a reduced incoming fax
49
Receiving a fax at the end of a conversation
49
7 Telephone Services and External devices
50
Voice Operations
50
Tone or pulse (Canada only)
50
Fax/Tel mode when the power key is on
50
Fax/Tel mode when the power key is off
50
Telephone services
51
Distinctive Ring
51
What does your telephone company's ‘Distinctive Ring’ do?
51
What does Brother's ‘Distinctive Ring’ do?
51
Do you have Voice Mail?
51
Before you choose the ring pattern to register
52
Registering the Distinctive Ring pattern
52
Turning off Distinctive Ring
52
Caller ID
53
Viewing Caller ID List
53
Printing Caller ID List
53
Connecting an external TAD (telephone answering device)
54
Connections
54
Recording an outgoing message (OGM) on an external TAD
55
Special line considerations
55
Roll over telephone lines
55
Two-line telephone system
55
Converting telephone wall outlets
55
Installing machine, external two-line TAD and two-line telephone
56
Multi-line connections (PBX)
56
External and extension telephones
57
Connecting an external or extension telephone
57
Using external and extension telephones
57
If you answer a call and no one is on the line:
57
Using a non-Brother cordless external telephone
57
Using remote codes
58
Fax Receive Code
58
Telephone Answer Code
58
Changing the remote codes
58
8 Dialing and storing numbers
59
How to Dial
59
Manual dialing
59
Speed Dialing
59
Search
59
Fax Redial
60
Storing numbers
60
Storing a pause
61
Storing Speed Dial numbers
61
Changing Speed Dial numbers
61
Setting up groups for broadcasting
61
Dialing access codes and credit card numbers
62
9 Printing Reports
63
Fax reports
63
Transmission Verification Report
63
Fax Journal (activity report)
63
Reports
64
How to print a report
64
Section III: Copy
65
10 Making copies
66
How to copy
66
Entering Copy mode
66
Making a single copy
66
Making multiple copies
66
Stop copying
66
Copy options
67
Changing copy quality
68
Enlarging or reducing the image copied
68
Making N in 1 copies or a poster
69
Important
69
Adjusting Brightness, Contrast and Color
71
Brightness
71
Contrast
71
Color saturation
71
Paper options
72
Paper type
72
Paper size
72
Section IV: Walk-up Photo Printing
73
11 PhotoCapture Center®: Printing photos from a USB Flash memory drive
74
PhotoCapture Center® Operations
74
Printing from a USB Flash memory drive without a PC
74
Using PhotoCapture Center® from your computer
74
Using a USB Flash memory drive
74
USB Flash memory drive folder structure
74
Getting started
75
How to print from a USB Flash memory drive
76
Print Index (Thumbnails)
76
Printing Images
77
DPOF printing
78
PhotoCapture Center® print settings
79
Print quality
79
Paper Options
79
Paper Type
79
Paper Size
79
Print Size
79
Adjusting Brightness and Contrast
79
Brightness
79
Contrast
79
Cropping
80
Borderless printing
80
Understanding the Error Messages
80
12 Printing photos from a camera
81
Printing photos directly from a PictBridge camera
81
PictBridge requirements
81
Setting your digital camera
81
Printing Images
82
DPOF printing
82
Printing photos directly from a digital camera (without PictBridge)
83
Printing Images
83
Understanding the Error Messages
84
Section V: Software
85
13 Software features
86
Section VI: Appendixes
87
A Safety and Legal
88
Choosing a location
88
To use the machine safely
89
Important safety instructions
93
Standard telephone and FCC Notices (These notices are in effect on models sold and used in the United States only.)
94
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (USA only)
96
Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada only)
96
Legal limitations for copying
97
Trademarks
98
B Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance
99
Troubleshooting
99
If you are having difficulty with your machine
99
Error messages
104
Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report
107
Transferring faxes to another fax machine
107
Transferring Fax Journal report to another fax machine
107
Printer jam or paper jam
108
Dial Tone
110
Telephone line interference
110
Routine maintenance
110
Replacing the ink cartridges
110
Cleaning the outside of the machine
112
Cleaning the scanner
113
Cleaning the machine printer platen
113
Cleaning the paper pick-up roller
114
Cleaning the print head
114
Checking the print quality
115
Checking the print alignment
116
Checking the ink volume
117
Machine Information
117
Checking the serial number
117
Packing and shipping the machine
118
C Menu and Features
120
On-screen programming
120
Menu table
120
Memory storage
120
Menu keys
120
Menu Table
122
Entering Text
128
D Specifications
129
General
129
Print media
131
Fax
132
Copy
133
PhotoCapture Center®
134
PictBridge
135
Scanner
135
Printer
136
Interfaces
136
Computer requirements
137
Consumable items
138
E Glossary
139
F Index
143
brother US/CAN
148
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