MFC-3240C

Technical Specification

MFC-3240C

Brother MFC-3240C

General

Engine

 

Inkjet

LCD Display

 

1 line x 16 characters

Back-lit Function keys

 

For easy selection of Fax or Copy functions

Back-up for clock

 

Keeps time and date backed up for 1 hour

Memory Capacity

 

8MB standard

Automatic Document Feeder

 

Up to 20 sheets

Paper handling size

 

A4, LTR, LGL, EXE, A5, A6, Postcard,

 

 

Envelope + additional sizes

Paper Capacity

Standard paper tray

Up to 100 sheets

 

Output paper capacity

Up to 50 sheets

 

ADF

Up to 20 sheets

Simultaneous Operation

 

(Print/Fax) (Print/Scan) (Print/Copy)

Colour Printer

Speed

Up to 20ppm mono & 15ppm colour

Resolution

Max.1200 x 6000dpi

Warm-up time

Zero warm-up time

Borderless Printing

Borderless printing is available for A4/LTR/A6/Photo

 

Card/Index Card/Post Card

Colour Enhancement

Brother Image enhancement allows you to custom colour output

Variable drop size

3 sizes for variable dot print with minimum droplet size of

 

3pl for enhanced quality printing

Colour Fax

 

Modem

33.6kbps - Approx 3 seconds transmission

Data Compression

Mono: MH / MR / MMR Colour: JPEG

Automatic redial

Automatic redial if the recipient fax is busy

One-touch dials

10 locations

Speed dials

40 locations for pre-stored numbers

Group dials

Up to 6 groups

Fax / Tel switch

Automatic recognition of fax and telephone reception

Distinctive ring detection

Yes - UK & Denmark only

Super fine

Enables quality transmission and reception of very small

 

print or line drawings

Grey scale

64 levels for monochrome, 256 levels for colour

Memory Transmission

Up to 170 pages (ITU-T Test Chart No 1)

Out of paper reception

Up to 170 pages (ITU-T Test Chart No 1)

Broadcasting locations

Send the same fax message to up to 100 locations

Batch transmission

Stores documents for the same location in the machines

 

memory for transmission in a single call (B&W only)

Auto reduction

Automatically reduces a received fax to fit on to a single

 

sheet of A4

Error correction mode

Where machines share the ECM feature, errors during

 

transmission are corrected automatically ensuring received

 

documents are error free

Fax forwarding

 

Sends a fax received in memory to another

 

 

pre-programmed fax number (Mono only)

Remote access

 

Allows the user to remotely access their machine by using

 

 

another touch tone phone

Fax retrieval

 

Allows the user to retrieve fax messages using another touch

 

 

tone machine (Mono only)

PC Fax

 

Send faxes from your PC, broadcast to up to 50 locations

 

 

(Mono only)

Dual Access

 

Scan a fax for transmission whilst receiving a fax

Colour Copier

 

 

Speed

 

Up to 17ppm mono & 11ppm colour

Resolution

 

Up to 600 x 1200dpi

Multi copy

 

Produces up to 99 copies of each original

Enlargement / reduction ratio

 

25% - 400% in 1% increments

N in 1

Mono only

Compress 2 or 4 pages on to a single sheet of A4

Colour Scanner

 

 

Resolution

Optical

Max. 600 x 1200dpi

 

Interpolated

Max. 2400 x 2400dpi (with XP special tool)

Scan speed

 

Scan speed is from 4 seconds Mono and from 9 seconds

 

 

Colour (A4 size, 100 x 100dpi)

Grey Scale

 

256 shades of grey

Colour Depth

 

This model has a 36bit internal processing colour scanner

'Scan' key

 

Allows the user to scan to e-mail, OCR, Image and File

Interface(s)

 

 

USB

 

USB 2.0 Full Speed connection as standard

External TAD Interface

 

Interface for connecting external telephone answering

 

 

devices

Supplies - Individual Ink Cartridges

 

Supplied with standard yield

Black

LC900BK - 500 pages

cartridges. Pages in normal

Cyan

LC900C - 400 pages

mode @ 5% coverage

Magenta

LC900M - 400 pages

 

Yellow

LC900Y - 400 pages

 

Black High Yield

LC900HYBK - 900 pages

Weights and Dimensions

 

Dimensions / Weight

With Carton

455(w) x 295(d) x460(h) mm / 7.9kg

 

Without Carton

388(w) x 525(d) x 279(h) mm / 5.5kg (maximum size)

 

MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

 

AVAILABLE HARD DISK SPACE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Computing System

OPERATING SYSTEM

PC

PROCESSOR

MINIMUM

RECOMMENDED

For

For

VERSION

INTERFACE

SPEED

RAM

RAM

Drivers

Applications

 

 

98 (SE)

USB

Pentium® II

32 MB

64 MB

90 MB

130 MB

 

or equivalent

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Me

USB

Pentium® II

32 MB

64 MB

90 MB

130 MB

Windows ®

or equivalent

2000 Professional

USB

Pentium® II

64 MB

128 MB

90 MB

130 MB

 

or equivalent

 

XP

USB

Pentium® II

128 MB

256 MB

150 MB

220 MB

 

or equivalent

 

OS 8.6

USB

All base models meet

64 MB

80 MB

200 MB

Macintosh ®

minimum requirements

OS 9.x

USB

All base models meet

64 MB

80 MB

200 MB

 

minimum requirements

 

OSX 10.2.4 or greater

USB

All base models meet

128 MB

160 MB

80 MB

200 MB

 

minimum requirements

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MFC-3240C

Scanner

TWAIN/

Scan

Scan

Scan

Scan

Brother

Printer

Brother

Remote

Status

NewSoft®

ScanSoft®

Resolution

WIA

to

to

to

to

PC-FAX

Driver

Control

Setup

Monitor

Presto!®

PaperPort®

 

Upto DPI

Driver

Image

E-mail

OCR

File

Send

 

Centre 2.0

 

 

PageManager®

9.0SE

Microsoft Windows®

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

98(SE)/Me

2,400x2,400

TWAIN

 

2000 Professional

2,400x2,400

TWAIN

 

XP

1200x1200**

WIA

 

Macintosh®

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OS 8.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OS 9.x

2,400x2,400

TWAIN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OSX 10.2.4 or greater

2,400x2,400

TWAIN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

**Brother Scanner Utility enables to enhance up to 2,400 x 2,400dpi

Contact:

Brother International Corp Ireland

Boeing Road, Airways Industrial Estate, Santry, Dublin 17

Tel:+ 353(0)1-241 1900 Fax:+ 353(0)1-842 4666

Email: sales@brother.ie Web-site: www.brother.com

Specifications correct at time of printing. Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries Ltd.

Brand product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective companies.

MFC-3240C

Colour Print

Colour Fax

Colour Copy

Colour Scan

Telephonehttp://solutions.brother.com

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MFC-3240C specifications

The Brother MFC-3240C is an all-in-one multifunction printer designed to meet the diverse needs of both home and small office environments. This versatile device combines printing, scanning, copying, and faxing capabilities into a single compact unit, making it a valuable asset for users seeking efficiency without compromising on quality.

One of the standout features of the MFC-3240C is its printing technology. Utilizing inkjet technology, the printer delivers vivid color prints with a maximum resolution of 6000 x 1200 dpi. This ensures that images and graphics are reproduced with high fidelity, making it ideal for printing marketing materials, photographs, and professional documents. The printer can produce up to 20 pages per minute for black-and-white documents and 15 pages per minute for color prints, thereby enhancing productivity.

In terms of scanning capabilities, the Brother MFC-3240C is equipped with a flatbed scanner that supports both color and monochrome scanning. Users can scan documents at a maximum resolution of 1200 x 2400 dpi, allowing for detailed and sharp results. Additionally, the scanner features a 48-bit color depth, enabling it to capture rich and vibrant colors. The automatic document feeder (ADF) can accommodate up to 15 sheets, streamlining the scanning and copying of multi-page documents.

Another significant aspect of the MFC-3240C is its versatility in copying and faxing. The copier function allows users to duplicate documents at high speeds, supporting various sizes and settings. The built-in fax machine is equipped with 14.4 Kbps transmission speed and can store up to 400 pages in its memory, making it suitable for businesses that rely on fax communications.

Connectivity features on the Brother MFC-3240C include USB 2.0 interface, enabling direct connection to a computer, as well as compatibility with various operating systems. For users seeking a more flexible setup, it supports PictBridge technology, allowing direct printing from digital cameras without the need for a computer.

In summary, the Brother MFC-3240C is a reliable all-in-one printer that brings together essential printing, scanning, copying, and faxing functions. With its impressive print quality, efficient speed, and multifunction capabilities, it caters to various needs while maintaining a compact and user-friendly design, making it an excellent choice for both personal and professional use.