1Start HereMFC-290CQuick Setup GuideUS/CAN Version 0Before you can use the machine, read this Quick Setup Guide for the correct setup and installation

1010Set your station IDYou should store your name and fax number to be printed on all fax pages that you send.a Press Menu.b Press 0.c Press 3.d Enter

1111Set tone or pulse dialing modeYour machine comes set for Tone dialing service. If you have Pulse dialing service (rotary), you need to change the

1213Send in the Product Registration and Test Sheet (USA only)You can also register your product online using the On-Line Registration link from the i

13Windows®USBWindows®Macintosh®USBFor USB Interface Users (For Windows® 2000 Professional/XP/ XP Professional x64 Edition/Windows Vista®)14Before you

14Windows®USBc When the ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE License Agreement window appears, click Yes if you agree to the Software License Agreement.d The ins

15Windows®USBWindows®Macintosh®USB16Connect the USB cablea Using both hands, use the plastic tabs on both sides of the machine to lift the scanner cov

16Windows®USB17Connect the power corda Connect the power cord. The installation will continue automatically.The installation screens appear one after

17Macintosh®USBWindows®Macintosh®USBFor USB Interface Users (For Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater)14Before you installa Make sure your machine is connected

18Macintosh®USB16Install MFL-Pro Suitea Put the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.b Double-click the Start Here OSX icon to install.c The Brother

19Macintosh®USBWindows®Macintosh®USB17Install Presto!®PageManager®When Presto!®PageManager® is installed OCR capability is added to Brother ControlCen

22Load plain Letter/A4 papera Pull the paper tray a completely out of the machine.b Open the paper tray cover a.c With both hands, gently press and sl

20Windows®Install Optional Applications1Install FaceFilter Studiosupported byReallusion, IncFaceFilter Studio is an easy-to-use borderless photo print

21Windows®Install Optional Applications3Install BookScan&WhiteboardSuite supported by Reallusion, IncYou can install BookScan&Whiteboard Suite

ConsumablesReplacement consumablesWhen the time comes to replace ink cartridges, an error message will be indicated on the LCD. For more information a

3g Close the paper tray cover a.h Slowly push the paper tray completely into the machine.i While holding the paper tray in place, pull out the paper s

43Connect the power cord and telephone linea Connect the power cord.b Connect the telephone line cord. Connect one end of the telephone line cord to t

54Install the ink cartridgesWARNINGIf ink gets in your eyes, wash them out with water at once, and if irritation occurs consult a doctor.a Make sure t

6hGently push the ink cartridge until it clicks. After all the ink cartridges are installed close the ink cartridge cover.NoteThe machine will prepare

75Check the print qualitya When the preparation process has finished, the LCD shows this message.Set Paper andqPress StartPress Color Start.b Check th

87Choose the correct Receive ModeThe correct Receive Mode is determined by the external devices and telephone subscriber services (Voice Mail, Distinc

98Set the LCD contrast(If needed)If you are having difficulty reading the LCD from your position, try changing the contrast setting.a Press Menu.b Pre