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MFC-290C Control panel overview

The MFC-250C, MFC-290C and MFC-297C have the same control panel keys.
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Note Note
Most of the illustrations in this User’s Guide show the MFC-290C.
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Fax and telephone keys:
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Redial/Pause
Redials the last number called. It also inserts a pause when programming quick dial numbers.
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Tel/R
This key is used to have a telephone conversation after picking up the external handset during the F/T pseudo-ring.
Also, when connected to a PBX, you can use this key to gain access to an outside line or transfer a call to another extension.
2.
Dial Pad
Use these keys to dial telephone and fax numbers and as a keyboard for entering information into the machine.
The # key lets you temporarily switch the dialing mode during a telephone call from Pulse to Tone.
3.
Mode keys:
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Graphic Fax
Lets you access Fax mode.
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Graphic Scan
Lets you access Scan mode.
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Graphic Copy
Lets you access Copy mode.
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Graphic Photo Capture
Lets you access PhotoCapture Center™ mode.
4.
Menu keys:
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Menu
Lets you access the main menu to program the machine.
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Speed Dial key
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Lets you store, look up, and dial numbers in the memory.
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Volume keys
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When the machine is idle, you can press these keys to adjust the ring volume.
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Bsymbol.ltri
Press to scroll backward to a menu selection.
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Bsymbol.utri or Bsymbol.dtri
Press to scroll through the menus and options.
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Clear/Back
Press to delete characters or to go back to the previous menu level.
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OK
Lets you choose a setting.
5.
Start keys:
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Graphic Colour Start
Lets you start sending faxes or making copies in full colour. Also lets you start a scanning operation (in colour or mono, depending on the scanning setting in the ControlCenter software).
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Graphic Mono Start
Lets you start sending faxes or making copies in monochrome. Also lets you start a scanning operation (in colour or mono, depending on the scanning setting in the ControlCenter software).
6.
Graphic Stop/Exit
Stops an operation or exits from a menu.
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Copy Options
Lets you temporarily change the copy settings when in copy mode.
8.
LCD (liquid crystal display)
Displays messages on the screen to help you set up and use your machine.
9.
On/Off
You can turn the machine on and off.
If you turn the machine off, it will still periodically clean the print head to maintain print quality. To maintain print quality, prolong print head life, and provide the best ink cartridge economy, you should keep your machine connected to the power at all times.
10.
Fax Resolution
Lets you temporarily change the resolution when sending a fax.
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