Loading documents

You can send a fax, make copies, and scan from the ADF (automatic document feeder) and from the scanner glass.

Using the ADF (MFC-290C only)

The ADF can hold up to 15 pages and feeds each sheet individually. Use standard 20 lb

(80 g/m2) paper and always fan the pages before putting them in the ADF.

Recommended environment

Temperature:

68 to 86° F (20 to 30° C)

Humidity:

50% to 70%

Paper:

20 lb LTR (80 g/m2 A4)

Document Sizes Supported

Length:

5.8 to 14 in.

 

(148 to 355.6 mm)

Width:

5.8 to 8.5 in.

 

(148 to 215.9 mm)

Weight:

17 to 24 lb (64 to 90 g/m2)

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„Make sure documents with ink or liquid correction fluid are completely dry.

a Unfold the ADF Document Output Support Flap (1).

b Fan the pages well.

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c Adjust the paper guides (2) to fit the width of your documents.

d Make sure you place the documents face down, top edge first in the ADF until you feel them touch the feed roller.

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CAUTION

DO NOT leave a thick document on the scanner glass. If you do this, the ADF may jam.

How to load documents

CAUTION

DO NOT pull on the document while it is feeding.

DO NOT use paper that is curled, wrinkled, folded, ripped, stapled, paper clipped, pasted or taped.

DO NOT use cardboard, newspaper or fabric.

Using the scanner glass

You can use the scanner glass to fax, copy or scan pages of a book or one page at a time.

Document Sizes Supported

Length:

Up to 11.7 in. (297 mm)

Width:

Up to 8.5 in. (215.9 mm)

Weight:

Up to 4.4 lb (2 kg)

 

 

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