Brother MFC-590 User Manual

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MFC-590

OWNER’S MANUAL

Default Chapter4
- Finding Information4
- Symbols Used in this Manual4
Using this Manual4
- Alternating Displays5
- Table of Contents6
Preparation and Simple Use Guide10
- Advice for Preparation and Simple Use Guide14
- Control Panel Overview19
- Menu Mode & Menu Selection Table21
Chapter 1 Setup26
- Initial Settings26
- Setting the Station ID27
- Custom Settings28
- Storing Numbers for Easy Dialling31
Chapter 2 Sending a Fax Scanning Adjustment32
- Dialling a Number33
- Sending Operation34
  - Colour Fax Transmission35
  - Real Time Transmission36
Receiving a Fax Receive Mode Settings37
- Setting the Ring Delay38
Chapter 3 Receiving a Fax39
- Printing a Fax from Memory40
Chapter 4 Telephone ((Voice)) Operation Making (Voice) Calls with an External Telephone41
Chapter 5 Printing Reports43
- Transmission Report and Journal Setting43
- Using the Reports Key44
Chapter 6 Advanced Sending Advanced Operations45
- Cancelling a Job While Scanning the Document47
- Using Tx Lock48
Chapter 7 Advanced Receiving50
- Operation from an External or Extension Telephone50
- Telephone Service51
Chapter 8 Polling52
- Polling Receive52
  - Setup Delayed Polling Receive53
  - Sequential Polling53
- Polling Transmit (Not Available for Colour Fax)54
Chapter 9 Remote Fax Options (Not Available for Colour Fax) Setting Fax Storage55
- Fax Forwarding55
- Remote Retrieval56
Chapter 10 Making Copies59
- Basic Copy Operations59
- Out of Memory60
- Temporary Copy Setting61
  - Making Enlarged or Reduced Copies62
  - Using the Options Key63
- Changing Default Copy Settings66
- Legal Limitations67
Chapter 11 Using the Machine as a Printer Features68
Chapter 12 Printer Driver68
- Choosing the Right Kind of Paper68
- Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder69
- Simultaneous Printing/Faxing69
- Printer Operation Keys69
- Checking the Print Quality69
Printer Driver Settings70
Only)70
- Using the Brother MFC-590 Printer Driver70
- Paper Tab70
- The Quality/Colour Tab73
  - Colour Matching75
  - Custom Setting75
- Advanced Tab77
- Support Tab80
Chapter 13 Using the Windows -Based Brother Control Centre (for Windows Only)81
- Brother Control Centre81
- Using the Scan Key with Windows PC82
  - Scan to Image83
  - Scan to Ocr83
- Brother Control Centre Features84
- Scan to File87
- Scan to E-Mail88
  - File Attachments89
  - Conversion Options89
- Scan to Word Processor90
- User Defined Button91
- Copy92
- Send a Fax93
- Fax Settings93
Chapter 14 Using Scansoft Paperport for Brother and Scansoft Textbridge94
- Organizing Your Items in Folders95
- Links to Many Other Applications96
- Importing Items from Other Applications96
- Scanning a Document97
Chapter 15 Setting up and Using PC FAX (for Windows ® Only)102
- Introduction102
- MFC Remote Setup102
- PC FAX Sending (for Windows ® Only)103
Chapter 16 Using the Brother MFC with a New Power114
- Set up Your USB Equipped Apple114
- Using Brother Printer Driver with Your Apple ® Macintosh114
- Sending a Fax from Your Macintosh Application116
- Setting up Your Address Book118
- Using Brother TWAIN Scanner Driver with Your Apple ® Macintosh120
Chapter 17 Troubleshooting and Maintenance Error Messages126
- Document Jams and Paper Jams128
- Printer Jam or Paper Jam129
- Difficulty with Operation132
- How to Improve Print Quality136
- Packing and Shipping the Machine139
- Regular Maintenance141
  - Cleaning the Machine Printer Platen142
  - Replacing the Ink Cartridges143
Chapter 18 Important Safety Information Important Safety Instructions146
- IMPORTANT-For Your Safety147
- IT Power System (for Norway Only)147
Chapter 19 APPENDIX Chapter 19 Specifications148
- Fax Specifications148
- Printer Specifications149
  - Print Media150
  - Consumable Items150
- Compilation and Publication Notice151
- Trademarks151
- Paper152
  - Paper Specifications153
  - Print Area154
- Entering Text155
- Glossary156
- Index159

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Questions and Answers:

L
Lindsey BoydAug 7, 2025
Why does my Brother Fax Machine say 'CHECK CARTRIDGE'?
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  jenniferoconnorAug 7, 2025
  The 'CHECK CARTRIDGE' error on your Brother Fax Machine indicates that an ink cartridge isn't installed correctly. To resolve this, re-install the ink cartridge, making sure it's properly seated.