Brother MFC-250C User Manual

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Status Monitor 1
The Status Monitor utility is a configurable software tool for monitoring the status of one or more devices,
allowing you to get immediate notification of error messages such as paper empty, paper jam or ink
replacement required.
You can check the device status at anytime by double-clicking the icon in the tasktray or by choosing
Status Monitor located in Start/All Programs/Brother/MFC-XXXX on your PC.
There is also a link to the Brother Genuine Supplies website. Click the
Visit the Genuine Supplies website button for more information on Brother genuine supplies.
Note
For more information about using the Status Monitor software, right-click the Status Monitor icon and
choose Help.
Monitoring the machine’s status 1
Once you start up your PC, the Status Monitor icon appears on the tasktray.
 A green icon indicates the normal stand-by condition.
 A yellow icon indicates a warning.
 A red icon indicates an error has occurred.
There are two locations where you can display the Status Monitor on your PC—in the tasktray or on the
desktop.

Brother MFC-250C Specifications

General

Print technology	Inkjet
Maximum resolution	1200 x 6000 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)	27 ppm
Print speed (color, normal quality, A4/US Letter)	22 ppm
Scan to	e-mail, OCR, USB
Image formats supported	BMP, JPG, PNG
Maximum scan resolution	19200 x 19200 DPI
Optical scanning resolution	1200 x 2400 DPI
Copier resize	25 - 400 %
PC free copying	Yes
Maximum copy resolution	1200 x 1200 DPI
Maximum number of copies	99 copies
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)	20 cpm
Copy speed (color, normal quality, A4)	18 cpm
Faxing	Color faxing
Fax memory	170 pages
Modem speed	14.4 Kbit/s
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)	40
Total input capacity	100 sheets
Total output capacity	50 sheets
Sound pressure level (printing)	50 dB
Scan speed	6 sec/page
Network ready	No
Dimensions (WxDxH)	390 x 365 x 150 mm
All-in-one functions	Copy, Fax, Scan
Standard media sizes	Com10, DL, C5, JE4
Color all-in-one functions	fax, print
Compatible operating systems	Windows Vista, XP (32 & 64 bit) Windows 2000, Linux; Mac OS X 10.2.4 en recenter
Standard interfaces	USB 2.0
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR
Power consumption (standby)	4.5 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)	3 W
Power consumption (average operating)	22 W
Number of print cartridges	4
Media weight (tray 1)	64 - 220 g/m²
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)	A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)	B5
Borderless printing media sizes	A4, A6
Maximum ISO A-series paper size	A4
Bundled software	Brother MFL-pro suite in Windows: BrotherControlCentre 3 Scansoft Paperport 11SE + OCR, Macintosh:BrotherControlCentre 2 Newsoft Presto! Page manager 7
Package weight	10100 g
Market positioning	Home & office