Brother MFC MFC-290C

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MFC-290C
Quick Setup Guide
US/CAN Version 0
Before you can use the machine, read this Quick Setup Guide for the correct setup and installation.
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Unpack the machine and check the components
WARNING
Plastic bags are used in the packaging of your machine. To avoid danger of suffocation, please keep
these bags away from babies and children.
a Remove the protective tape and film covering the scanner glass.
b Remove the plastic bag a containing the ink cartridges from on top of the paper tray.
c Make sure you have all components.
WARNING
Warnings tell you what to do to prevent possible personal injury.
Important
DO NOT connect the USB cable yet.
Starter Ink
Cartridges
[x4]
Black
Yellow
Cyan
Magenta
Quick Setup Guide
User’s Guide CD-ROM Accessory Order
Form
Test Sheet (USA only) Telephone Line Cord
Note
• The components included in the box may differ depending on your country.
• Save all packing materials and the box in case for any reason you must ship your machine.
• You need to purchase the correct USB cable.
USB cable
Please make sure you use a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no more than 6 feet (2 meters) long.
Your machine has a USB 2.0 Full-speed interface. This interface is compatible with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed;
however, the maximum data transfer rate will be 12 Mbits/s. The machine can also be connected to a computer
that has a USB 1.1 interface.
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Brother MFC MFC-290C Specifications

General

Connectivity	USB
Scanner Type	Flatbed
Standard Media Capacity	100 sheets
Print Technology	Inkjet
Functions	Copier, printer, scanner, fax
PC Connectivity	Yes
Media Type	Plain paper
Ink Cartridge	Brother LC51BK, Brother LC51C, Brother LC51M, Brother LC51Y

Summary

1 Unpack the machine and check the components

Initial Unpacking and Safety

Essential safety precautions and initial steps for unpacking the printer, including USB connection warnings.

Component Verification

2 Load plain LetterA4 paper

Paper Loading Procedure

Step-by-step guide for inserting and adjusting paper in the tray, covering all steps from a to h.

3 Connect the power cord and telephone line

Power and Line Connections

Connecting the power cord and telephone line, including sharing line scenarios and important notes.

4 Install the ink cartridges

Ink Cartridge Installation

Detailed procedure for unpacking, preparing, and installing ink cartridges into the printer.

Ink Cartridge Handling

5 Check the print quality

Print Quality Test and Cleaning

Performing a print quality check and initiating cleaning if necessary.

7 Choose the correct Receive Mode

Receive Mode Configuration

9 Set the date and time

Date and Time Configuration

10 Set your station ID

Station ID Setup

14 Before you install (Windows USB)

Windows Pre-installation Checks

15 Install MFL-Pro Suite (Windows USB)

MFL-Pro Suite Software Installation

Starting the installation of the Brother MFL-Pro Suite software package from the CD-ROM.

Completing MFL-Pro Suite Installation (Windows)

Software Installation Steps

Completing the installation of MFL-Pro Suite and associated software components.

16 Connect the USB cable (Windows USB)

17 Connect the power cord (Windows USB)

Power Connection and Registration

Connecting the power cord and completing the online product registration process.

18 Finish and restart (Windows USB)

Finalizing Installation

14 Before you install (Mac USB)

Mac Pre-installation Checks

15 Connect the USB cable (Mac USB)

USB Cable Connection

Physically connecting the printer to the Macintosh computer via USB, with important notes.

16 Install MFL-Pro Suite (Mac USB)

MFL-Pro Suite Installation

17 Install Presto! PageManager (Mac USB)

Presto! PageManager Installation