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.
Table of Contents
Carton components...................................................................................................................................... 2
Connecting the phone line .......................................................................................................................... 6
Print quality check........................................................................................................................................ 9
Setting the LCD contrast............................................................................................................................ 11
Setting your station ID................................................................................................................................ 12
Choosing a Receive Mode......................................................................................................................... 13
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Windows
(For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition)................................... 16
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Macintosh
(For Mac OS X 10.2.4 or greater) ........................................................................................................... 19
Replacement consumables........................................................................................................................ 22
1
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)
Ink Cartridges
A USB interface cable is not a standard accessory.
Cyan (LC51C)
Magenta (LC51M)
„ Please make sure you use a USB 2.0 cable that is no longer than 6 feet (2 meters) long.
„ Your MFC has a USB interface that is compatible with the USB 2.0 specification. This interface is also
compatible with High-Speed USB 2.0; however, the maximum data transfer rate will be 12 Mbits/s. The MFC
can also be connected to a computer that has a USB 1.1 interface.
„ DO NOT connect the interface cable at this time.
Connecting the interface cable is done during the software installation process.
When you use a USB cable, make sure you connect it to the USB port of your computer and not to a USB port
on a keyboard or a non-powered USB hub.
2
Getting Started
Control panel
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12
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01/01 13:00 Fax
8
5
6
7
3
4
2
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Fax and telephone keys
Dial Pad
8
9
Start keys
Stop/Exit key
Mode keys
10 Navigation keys
11 Copy Options key
12 Menu key
Fax Resolution key
Ink key
Clear/Back key
OK key
13 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
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) it will return to the default display shown above. The default display
shows the date, time, and the current receive mode.
3
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
the scanner glass.
2
(80 g/m ) paper.
For details, see Acceptable paper and other
media in Chapter 2 of the User’s Guide.
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1
Pull the paper tray completely out of the
machine and lift the output paper tray cover (1).
DO NOT connect the USB cable. Connecting
the USB cable is done during the software
installation process.
1
2
Press and slide the paper side guides (1) and
paper length guide (2) to fit the paper size.
1
2
4
Setting Up the Machine
3
4
Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams
and misfeeds.
5
Gently adjust the paper side guides with both
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.
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 tray and cause
paper feed problems.
Note
When you use Legal size paper, press and hold
the universal guide release button as you slide out
the front of the paper tray.
6
7
Close the output paper tray cover.
Slowly push the paper tray completely into the
machine.
5
Setting Up the Machine
STEP1
8
While holding the paper tray in place, pull out
the paper support ( ) until it clicks, and then
unfold the paper support flap ( ).
Note
If you are sharing one phone line with an external
telephone, connect it as shown below.
1
2
Note
Do not use the paper support flap for Legal paper.
1
2
Extension telephone
External telephone
3 Connecting the phone line
Note
If you are sharing one phone line with an external
telephone answering machine, connect it as
shown below.
1
Connect the telephone line cord. Connect one
end of the telephone line cord to the jack on the
machine marked LINE and the other end to a
modular wall jack.
Set the receive mode to ‘External TAD’ if you
have an external answering machine. For
details, see Connecting an external TAD
(Telephone Answering Device) in Chapter 7
of the User’s Guide.
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DO NOT connect the USB cable. Connecting
the USB cable is done during the software
installation process.
6
Setting Up the Machine
3
Pull all the lock release levers down and
remove the yellow protective part (1).
4 Connecting the power cord
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 ink cartridge cover (1).
4
5
Take out the ink cartridge.
1
Carefully remove the protective yellow cap (1).
1
7
Setting Up the Machine
STEP1
7
Lift each lock release lever and push it until it
clicks, and then close the ink cartridge cover.
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DO NOT touch the area shown in the
illustration below.
Note
If the LCD shows Install Black, Install
Yellow, Install Cyanor Install Magenta
after you install the ink cartridges, check that the
ink cartridges are installed properly.
Note
If the protective yellow cap comes off when you
open the bag, the cartridge will not be damaged.
The machine will clean the ink tube system for
use for the first time. This process will occur
only once, the first time ink cartridges are
installed. The cleaning process will last
approximately four minutes.
6
Install each ink cartridge in the direction of the
arrow on the label.
Take care to match the color of the lock release
lever (1) with the cartridge color (2), as shown
in the diagram below.
The LCD shows:
Preparing System
q
2
Approx 4 Minutes
Cleaning
q
Please Wait
1
brother
XXXX
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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
not know the quantity of ink left in the
cartridge.
• DO NOT shake the ink cartridges. If ink stains
your skin or clothing, wash with soap or
detergent at once.
1
After the cleaning cycle is finished, the LCD
shows:
Set Paper and
q
• DO NOT repeatedly insert and remove the
cartridges. If you do so, ink may seep out of the
cartridge.
Press Start
2
3
Make sure paper is loaded in the paper tray.
Press Color Start.
The machine starts printing the Print Quality
Check Sheet (only during initial ink cartridge
installation).
• If you mix the colors by installing an ink
cartridge in the wrong position, clean the print
head several times after correcting the
cartridge installation. (See Cleaning the print
head in Appendixes B of the User’s Guide.)
• Once you open an ink cartridge, install it in the
machine and use it up within six months of
installation. Use unopened ink cartridges by
the expiration date written on the cartridge
package.
Check the quality of the four color blocks on the
sheet.
(black/ yellow/ cyan/ magenta)
• DO NOT dismantle or tamper with the ink
cartridge, this can cause the ink to leak out of
the cartridge.
• Brother strongly recommends that you do not
refill the ink cartridges provided with your
machine. We also strongly recommend that
you continue to use only Genuine Brother
Brand replacement ink cartridges. Using or
attempting to use potentially incompatible
inks and/or cartridges in your machine may
cause damage to the machine itself and/or it
may result in unsatisfactory print quality. Our
warranty coverage does not apply to any
problem that was caused by the use of
unauthorized third party ink and/or cartridges.
To protect your investment and guarantee
your print quality please continue to replace
consumed ink cartridges with only Genuine
Brother Branded Supplies.
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Avoid touching the printed surface of the
paper immediately after printing, the surface
may not be completely dry and may stain your
fingers.
4
The LCD shows:
Is Quality OK?
q
1.Yes 2.No
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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
check.
(Canada only)
„ If you can see missing short lines, press 2
1
2
3
4
Press Menu.
Press 0.
OK
Poor
Press 0.
Press a or b to choose your language
(English or French), and then press OK.
6
The LCD asks you if the print quality is OK for
black and color. Press 1 (Yes) or 2 (No) on the
dial pad.
Language:English
Black OK?
q
5
Press Stop/Exit.
1.Yes 2.No
Color OK?
q
1.Yes 2.No
After pressing 1 (Yes) or 2 (No) for both black
and color, the LCD shows:
Start Cleaning?
q
1.Yes 2.No
7
8
Press 1 (Yes), the machine will then start
cleaning the colors.
After cleaning is finished, press Color Start.
The machine starts printing the Print Quality
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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
move vivid display. If you are having difficulty seeing
the LCD from your position, we recommend the
following contrast setting for improved viewing.
The machine displays the date and time, and if you
set up the station ID it will add it to each fax you need.
1
2
3
4
Press Menu.
Press 0.
1
2
3
4
Press Menu, 1, 7.
Press 2.
Press a or b to choose Dark or Light.
Press OK.
Enter the last two digits of the year on the dial
pad, and then press OK.
Press Stop/Exit.
Year:2006
Contrast:Light
(e.g. Enter 0 6 for 2006.)
5
6
7
8
Enter the two digits for the month on the dial
pad, and then press OK.
Month:03
(e.g. Enter 0 3 for March.)
Enter the two digits for the day on the dial pad,
and then press OK.
Contrast:Dark
Day:01
(e.g. Enter 0 1 for the first of the month.)
Enter the time in 24-hour format on the dial
pad, and then press OK.
Time:15:25
(e.g. Enter 1 5, 2 5 for 3:25 P.M.)
Press Stop/Exit.
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Setting Up the Machine
STEP1
Note
(USA only)
10 Setting your station ID
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991
makes it unlawful for any person to use a
computer or electronic device to send any
message via a telephone fax machine unless such
messages clearly contain, in a margin at the top or
bottom of each transmitted page, or on the first
page of the transmission, the date and time it is
sent and an identification of the business or other
entity or other individual sending the message and
the telephone number of the sending machines or
such business, other entity or individual.
To program this information into your machine,
You should store your name and fax number to be
printed on all fax pages that you send.
1
2
3
4
Press Menu.
Press 0.
Press 3.
Enter your fax number (up to 20 digits) on the
dial pad, and then press OK.
Fax:_
5
Enter your name (up to 20 characters) using
the dial pad, and then press OK.
Name:_
11 Setting tone or pulse dialing
mode
Note
• See the following chart for entering your name.
• If you need to enter a character that is on the same
key as the last character, press
cursor to the right.
• If you entered a letter incorrectly and want to
change it, press or to move the cursor
under the incorrect character, press Clear/Back.
Your machine comes set for a Tone dialing service. If
you have a Pulse dialing service (rotary), you need to
change the dialing mode.
to move the
1
2
3
4
Press Menu.
Press 0.
Press
key
One
time
Two
times
Three
times
Four
times
Press 4.
Press a or b to choose Pulse (or Tone).
Press OK.
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3
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7
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9
A
D
G
J
B
E
H
K
N
Q
U
X
C
F
I
2
3
4
5
6
S
8
Z
5
Press Stop/Exit.
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M
P
T
O
R
V
Y
W
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Press Stop/Exit.
Note
If you want to repeat input, press Stop/Exit to start
For details, see Entering Text in Appendix C
of the User's Guide.
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Setting Up the Machine
12 Choosing a Receive Mode
13 Sending in the Product
Registration and Test Sheet
(USA only)
There are four possible receive modes: Fax Only,
Fax/Tel, Manual and External TAD.
Are you connecting an external telephone or external
telephone answering device to the machine?
1
Fill out the Product Registration and Test Sheet.
Yes
No
Do you use a Distinctive
Ring subscriber service?
Go to Distinctive
Ring in the
chapter 7 of the
User’s Guide.
No
Yes
Are you using the voice
message function of an
external telephone
answering device?
No
Do you want the machine to answer fax and
telephone calls automatically?
Yes
2
Put the sheet face down in the ADF (Automatic
Document Feeder) or the scanner glass.
Do you want to use the machine for Fax only?
Fax Only
Your machine
Yes
automatically answers
every call as a fax.
No
Fax/Tel
Your machine controls
the line and
automatically answers
every call. If the call is
not a fax, the phone will
ring for you to pick up
the call.
No
Manual
You control the phone
line and must answer
every call yourself.
Yes
External TAD
Your external telephone
answering device (TAD)
automatically answers
every call. Voice
messages are stored on
the external TAD. Fax
messages are printed.
3
4
5
Make sure
(Fax) is illuminated in Green.
Enter the toll-free fax number: 1-877-268-9575.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Press Menu.
Press Black Start.
Press 0.
Note
You will receive a confirmation fax of your Product
Registration.
You can also register your product online using the
On-Line Registration link from the installation CD-
Press 1.
Press a or b to choose the mode.
Press OK.
Press Stop/Exit.
Now go to
the next page to install the drivers.
For details, see Receive mode Settings in
Chapter 6 of the User's Guide.
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Supplied CD-ROM ‘MFL-Pro Suite’
1
Supplied CD-ROM ‘MFL-Pro Suite’
Windows®
Macintosh®
Start Here OSX
Install MFL-Pro Suite
You can install the MFL-Pro Suite software and
multifunction drivers.
You can install the MFL-Pro Suite that includes the
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
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®
®
utilities, install without PaperPort SE, or install the
printer driver only.
You can also install Presto! PageManager to add
OCR capability to the Brother ControlCenter2 and
easily scan, share and organize photos and
documents.
User’s Guide
View the Software User’s Guide in HTML format. The
Software User’s Guide includes instructions for
features available when connected to a computer.
(eg. Printing and scanning details)
Documentation
View the Software User’s Guide in HTML format. The
Software User’s Guide includes instructions for
features available when connected to a computer.
(eg. Printing and scanning details)
On-Line Registration
You will be pointed to the Brother Product
Registration Web page for quick registration of your
machine.
Brother Solutions Center
You can access the Brother Solutions Center which is
a Web site offering information about your Brother
product including FAQs, User’s Guides, driver
updates and tips for using your machine.
Brother Support
View contact information for Brother Customer
Service and how to find a Brother Authorized Service
Center.
On-Line Registration
You will be pointed to the Brother Product
Registration Web Page for quick registration of your
machine.
Repair MFL-Pro Suite
If an error occurred during the installation of the MFL-
Pro Suite, use this selection to automatically repair
and re-install the MFL-Pro Suite.
Note
MFL-Pro Suite includes the Printer Driver,
Scanner Driver, Brother ControlCenter3,
®
®
ScanSoft PaperPort SE with OCR and True
®
Type fonts.
®
PaperPort SE with OCR is a document
management application for viewing scanned
documents.
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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 greater)................................................................................. 19
For USB Interface Users
®
(For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition)
.......................................................................................................................................... 16
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®
The screens for Windows in this Quick Setup Guide are based on Windows XP.
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®
The screens for Mac OS in this Quick Setup Guide are based on Mac OS X 10.4.
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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
Install MFL-Pro Suite.
Important
Make sure that you have finished the
instructions from Step 1 Setting Up the
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.
1
Unplug the machine from the AC outlet and
from your computer, if you already connected
an interface cable.
Note
• If this window does not appear, use Windows
®
Explorer to run the setup.exe program from the
root folder of the Brother CD-ROM.
®
• If you are using Windows 2000 Professional
and have not installed service pack 3 (SP3) or
greater:
®
To access the PhotoCapture Center features
from your computer you may have to install a
®
Windows 2000 update first.
2
3
Turn on your PC.
®
The Windows 2000 update is included with the
®
(For Windows 2000 Professional/XP/XP
MFL-Pro Suite installer.
To install the update, follow the steps below:
Professional x64 Edition, you must be logged
on with Administrator rights.)
®
1 Click OK to start installation of the Windows
updates.
Put the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM
drive. If the model name screen appears,
choose your machine. If the language screen
appears, choose your language.
2 When instructed, click OK to restart your
computer.
3 After the computer restarts, the installation of
MFL-Pro Suite will automatically continue.
If the installation does not continue automatically,
open the main menu again by ejecting and then
reinserting the CD-ROM disc or double-click the
setup.exe program from the root folder, and
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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
sides of the machine to lift the scanner cover
until it locks securely into the open position.
®
PaperPort SE License Agreement, click Yes.
®
6
7
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
marked with a symbol. You will find the
USB socket inside the machine on the right as
shown below.
When the Brother MFL-Pro Suite Software
License Agreement window appears, click Yes
if you agree to the Software License
Agreement.
8
9
Choose Standard, and then click Next. The
installation continues.
12
Carefully route the USB cable through the
trench and out the back of the machine as
shown below.
When this screen appears, go to the next step.
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• DO NOT connect the machine to a USB port on
a keyboard or a non-powered USB hub.
Brother recommends that you connect the
machine directly to your computer.
• Make sure that the cable does not restrict the
cover from closing, or an error may occur.
17
Installing the Driver & Software
STEP2
®
Windows
13
Lift the scanner cover to release the lock ( ).
Gently push the scanner cover support down
16
Click Finish to restart your computer.
®
(After restarting the computer, for Windows
2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64
Edition, you must be logged on with
Administrator rights.)
(
) and close the scanner cover ( ).
Note
14
Turn on the machine by connecting the power
cord.
After restarting the computer, the Installation
Diagnostics will run automatically. If the
installation is unsuccessful, the installation results
window will be shown. If the Diagnostics shows a
failure, please follow the on-screen instruction or
read on-line help and FAQ’s in
Start/All Programs (Programs)/Brother/
MFC-XXXX.
The MFL-Pro Suite has been installed and
the installation is now complete.
The installation of the Brother drivers will
automatically start. The installation screens
appear one after another. Please wait, it will
take a few seconds for all screens to
appear.
Note
MFL-Pro Suite includes the Printer Driver,
Scanner Driver, Brother ControlCenter3,
®
®
ScanSoft PaperPort SE with OCR and True
®
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DO NOT try to cancel any of the screens during
this installation.
Type fonts.
®
PaperPort SE with OCR is a document
management application for viewing scanned
documents.
15
When the On-Line Registration screen is
displayed, make your selection and follow the
on-screen instructions.
18
Installing the Driver & Software
®
Macintosh
For USB Interface Users
(For Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater)
3
Carefully route the USB cable through the
trench and out the back of the machine as
shown below.
Important
Make sure that you have finished the
instructions from Step 1 Setting Up the
Note
®
For Mac OS X 10.2.0 to 10.2.3 users, upgrade to
®
Mac OS X 10.2.4 or greater. (For the latest
®
information for Mac OS X, visit
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1
2
Using both hands, use the plastic tabs on both
sides of the machine to lift the scanner cover
until it locks securely into the open position.
• DO NOT connect the machine to a USB port on
a keyboard or a non-powered USB hub.
Brother recommends that you connect the
machine directly to your computer.
• Make sure that the cable does not restrict the
cover from closing, or an error may occur.
4
Lift the scanner cover to release the lock ( ).
Gently push the scanner cover support down
(
) and close the scanner cover ( ).
Insert the USB cable into the USB socket
marked with a
symbol. You will find the
USB socket inside the machine on the right as
shown below.
5
Turn on the machine by connecting the power
cord.
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Installing the Driver & Software
STEP2
®
Macintosh
®
6
7
Turn on your Macintosh .
12
Choose USB.
Put the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM
drive.
8
Double-click the Start Here OSX icon to install.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
13
Choose MFC-XXXX (where XXXX is your
model name), and then click Add.
Note
Please wait, it will take a few seconds for the
software to install. After the installation, the
computer will restart automatically.
14
Click Print Center, then Quit Print Center.
9
The Brother software will search for the Brother
device. During this time the following screen
will appear.
10
When this screen appears, click OK.
The MFL-Pro Suite, Brother printer driver,
scanner driver and Brother
ControlCenter2 have been installed and
the installation is now complete.
®
For Mac OS X 10.3.x or greater users:
The MFL-Pro Suite, Brother printer driver,
scanner driver and Brother
ControlCenter2 have been installed and
the installation is now complete.
Go to step 15.
®
11
For Mac OS X 10.2.4 to 10.2.8 users:
Click Add.
20
Installing the Driver & Software
®
Macintosh
®
®
15
To install Presto! PageManager , click the
Presto! PageManager icon and follow the
on-screen instructions.
Note
®
®
When Presto! PageManager is installed OCR
capability is added to the Brother ControlCenter2.
You can easily scan, share and organize photos
®
®
and documents using Presto! PageManager .
®
®
Presto! PageManager has been
installed and the installation is now
complete.
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Consumables
1
Replacement consumables
When the time comes to replace ink cartridges, an error message will be indicated on the LCD. For more
information about the ink cartridges for your machine, visit http://solutions.brother.com or contact your local
Brother re-seller.
Ink cartridge
Black
Yellow
LC51Y
Cyan
Magenta
LC51M
LC51BK
LC51C
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Trademarks
The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
Multi-Function Link is a registered trademark of Brother International Corporation.
Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft in the U.S. and other countries.
Macintosh and True Type are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
PaperPort is a registered trademark of ScanSoft, Inc.
Presto! PageManager is a registered trademark of NewSoft Technology Corporation.
PictBridge is a trademark.
Each company whose software title is mentioned in this manual has a Software License Agreement specific to its proprietary
programs.
All other brand and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.
Compilation and Publication
Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product
descriptions and specifications.
The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.
Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications and materials contained herein and shall not be
responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited
to typographical and other errors relating to the publication.
This product is designed for use in a Professional Environment.
Copyright and License
©2006 Brother Industries, Ltd.
LP3216001
USA/CAN
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