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  • Page 1 Online User's Guide MFC-J775DW © 2017 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Home > Table of Contents Table of Contents Before You Use Your Brother Machine ....................1 Applicable Models ............................2 Definitions of Notes ............................3 Notice - Disclaimer of Warranties (USA and Canada) ................... 4 Trademarks ..............................5 Important Note ............................... 6 Introduction to Your Brother Machine....................
  • Page 3 Prevent Smudged Printouts and Paper Jams When Printing on Both Sides of the Paper (Mac) ..79 Print Options (Mac) ..........................80 Scan..............................85 Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine ................86 Scan Photos and Graphics......................... 87 Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File .................. 89 Scan to an Editable Text File Using OCR...................
  • Page 4 Network Management Software and Utilities ..................... 281 Learn about Network Management Software and Utilities ............... 282 Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network ........283 Before Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network........... 284 Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the One Push Method of Wi-Fi Protected ™...
  • Page 5 Home > Table of Contents Scan and Upload Documents Using Brother Web Connect ............. 327 Google Cloud Print............................. 328 Google Cloud Print Overview ......................329 Before Using Google Cloud Print ..................... 330 ™ ™ Print from Google Chrome or Chrome OS .................
  • Page 6 Clean the Paper Pick-up Rollers ...................... 429 Check Your Brother Machine ........................430 Check the Print Quality........................431 Check the Print Alignment from Your Brother Machine ..............433 Check the Ink Volume ........................434 ® Monitor Machine Status from Your Computer (Windows ) ..............

  • Page 7: Before You Use Your Brother Machine

    Home > Before You Use Your Brother Machine Before You Use Your Brother Machine • Applicable Models • Definitions of Notes • Notice - Disclaimer of Warranties (USA and Canada) • Trademarks • Important Note...

  • Page 8: Applicable Models

    Home > Before You Use Your Brother Machine > Applicable Models Applicable Models This User's Guide applies to the following models: 1.8 inch LCD models: MFC-J775DW Related Information • Before You Use Your Brother Machine...

  • Page 9: Definitions Of Notes

    Home > Before You Use Your Brother Machine > Definitions of Notes Definitions of Notes We use the following symbols and conventions throughout this User's Guide: WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injuries.

  • Page 10: Notice - Disclaimer Of Warranties (Usa And Canada)

    BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, AND THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE EVEN IF BROTHER’S LICENSOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES IN THE USA AND SOME PROVINCES IN CANADA DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

  • Page 11: Trademarks

    Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Brother Industries, Ltd. and related companies is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

  • Page 12: Important Note

    2008 in this document represents Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2. • In this User's Guide, the LCD messages of the MFC-J775DW are used unless otherwise specified. • In this User's Guide, the illustrations of the MFC-J775DW are used unless otherwise specified. ®...

  • Page 13: Introduction To Your Brother Machine

    Home > Introduction to Your Brother Machine Introduction to Your Brother Machine • Before Using Your Machine • Control Panel Overview • LCD Overview • ® Access Brother Utilities (Windows...

  • Page 14: Before Using Your Machine

    Before Using Your Machine Before attempting any printing operation, confirm the following: • Make sure you have installed the Brother software and drivers. • For USB or network cable users: Make sure the interface cable is physically secure. Selecting the correct type of paper For high quality printing, it is important to select the correct type of paper.

  • Page 15: Control Panel Overview

    Home > Introduction to Your Brother Machine > Control Panel Overview Control Panel Overview 01. 01. 2018 1. 1.8" Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Displays messages to help you set up and use the machine. Adjust the angle of the control panel by lifting it.
  • Page 16 Press to choose a setting. d or c Press to adjust the ring volume while the machine is idle. • Press to store Speed Dial and Group numbers in the machine's memory. • Press to look up and dial numbers that are stored in the machine's memory. Press to configure the wireless settings while the machine is idle.
  • Page 17 Press to start sending faxes in full color. • Press to start making copies in full color. • Press to start scanning documents (in color or black & white depending on the scan setting). Related Information • Introduction to Your Brother Machine...

  • Page 18: Lcd Overview

    Home > Introduction to Your Brother Machine > LCD Overview LCD Overview This screen shows the machine’s status when the machine is idle. This Home screen is also called the Ready Mode screen. When displayed, this indicates that your machine is Ready for the next command.
  • Page 19 Related Information • Introduction to Your Brother Machine • Reduce Printing Noise • Reset Functions • Reset Your Brother Machine • Check the Ink Volume • Error and Maintenance Messages...

  • Page 20: Access Brother Utilities (Windows ® )

    Introduction to Your Brother Machine > Access Brother Utilities (Windows ® Access Brother Utilities (Windows Brother Utilities is an application launcher that offers convenient access to all Brother applications installed on your computer. 1. Do one of the following: ®...

  • Page 21: Uninstall The Brother Software And Drivers (Windows ® )

    (Start) > All Programs > Brother > Brother Utilities. ® • Windows Tap or click (Brother Utilities) either on the Start screen or the desktop. ® • Windows Move your mouse to the lower left corner of the Start screen and click (if using a touch-based device, swipe up from the bottom of the Start screen to bring up the Apps screen).

  • Page 22: Paper Handling

    Home > Paper Handling Paper Handling • Load Paper • Load Documents...

  • Page 23: Load Paper

    Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper Load Paper • Load Paper in the Paper Tray • Unprintable Area • Paper Settings • Acceptable Paper and Other Print Media • Error and Maintenance Messages • Paper Handling and Printing Problems...

  • Page 24: Load Paper In The Paper Tray

    Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Load Paper in the Paper Tray Load Paper in the Paper Tray • Load Cut-Sheet Paper or Photo 2L Paper in the Paper Tray • Load Legal Size Paper in the Paper Tray •...
  • Page 25 Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Load Paper in the Paper Tray > Load Cut-Sheet Paper or Photo 2L Paper in the Paper Tray Load Cut-Sheet Paper or Photo 2L Paper in the Paper Tray • If the [Check Paper] setting is set to [On] and you pull the paper tray out of the machine, a message appears on the LCD asking if you want to change the paper type and paper size.
  • Page 26 5. Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. Always make sure the paper is not curled or wrinkled. 6. Gently load paper in the paper tray with the printing surface face down. Make sure the paper is flat in the tray and the paper length guide (1) touches the edges of the paper. IMPORTANT •...
  • Page 27 • Loading more than 20 sheets of Photo 2L (5" x 7")/(13 x 18 cm) paper may cause paper jams. To add paper before the tray is empty, remove the paper from the tray and combine it with the paper you are adding.
  • Page 28 Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Load Paper in the Paper Tray > Load Legal Size Paper in the Paper Tray Load Legal Size Paper in the Paper Tray • If the [Check Paper] setting is set to [On] and you pull the paper tray out of the machine, a message appears on the LCD asking if you want to change the paper type and paper size.
  • Page 29 5. Gently press and slide the paper width guides (1) and the paper length guide (2) to fit the paper size. 6. Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. Always make sure the paper is not curled or wrinkled. 7.
  • Page 30 IMPORTANT Be careful not to push the paper in too far; it may lift at the back of the tray and cause paper feed problems. To add paper before the tray is empty, remove the paper from the tray and combine it with the paper you are adding.
  • Page 31 Related Information • Load Paper in the Paper Tray...
  • Page 32 Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Load Paper in the Paper Tray > Load Photo Paper in the Paper Tray Load Photo Paper in the Paper Tray • If the [Check Paper] setting is set to [On] and you pull the paper tray out of the machine, a message appears on the LCD asking if you want to change the paper type and paper size.
  • Page 33 5. Close the output paper tray cover. 6. Load up to 20 sheets of Photo paper with the printing surface face down. Loading more than 20 sheets of photo paper may cause paper jams. 7. Gently adjust the paper guides (1) to fit the paper. Make sure the paper width guides touch the edges of the paper and the paper is flat in the tray.
  • Page 34 9. While holding the paper tray in the machine, pull out the paper support (1) until it locks into place, and then unfold the paper support flap (2). Related Information • Load Paper in the Paper Tray • Change the Check Paper Size Setting •...
  • Page 35 Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Load Paper in the Paper Tray > Load Envelopes in the Paper Tray Load Envelopes in the Paper Tray • If the [Check Paper] setting is set to [On] and you pull the paper tray out of the machine, a message appears on the LCD asking if you want to change the paper type and paper size.
  • Page 36 IMPORTANT If envelopes are "double-feeding," load one envelope in the paper tray at a time. 5. Close the output paper tray cover. 6. Slowly push the paper tray completely into the machine. 7. While holding the paper tray in the machine, pull out the paper support (1) until it locks into place, and then unfold the paper support flap (2).
  • Page 37 • Change the Check Paper Size Setting • Choose the Right Print Media • Change the Paper Size and Paper Type...

  • Page 38: Unprintable Area

    Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Unprintable Area Unprintable Area The unprintable area depends on the settings in the application you are using. The figures below show the unprintable areas on cut-sheet paper and envelopes. The machine can print in the shaded areas of cut-sheet paper only when the Borderless print feature is available and turned on.

  • Page 39: Paper Settings

    Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Paper Settings Paper Settings • Change the Paper Size and Paper Type • Change the Check Paper Size Setting • Shrink Page Size of an Oversized Incoming Fax...
  • Page 40 Select [General Setup]. Press OK. b. Select [Paper Type]. Press OK. c. Select [Plain Paper], [Inkjet Paper], [Brother BP71] or [Other Glossy]. Press OK. d. Select [Paper Size]. Press OK. e. Select the paper size option you want, and then press OK.
  • Page 41 Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Paper Settings > Change the Check Paper Size Setting Change the Check Paper Size Setting If the Check Paper setting is set to [On] and you pull the paper tray out of the machine, the LCD displays a message asking if you want to change the Paper Size and Paper Type settings.

  • Page 42: Acceptable Paper And Other Print Media

    Basic tab of the printer driver or in the Paper Type setting on the machine. • When you print on Brother Photo paper, load one extra sheet of the same photo paper in the paper tray. • When using photo paper, remove each sheet at once to prevent smudging or paper jams.
  • Page 43 Load Paper > Acceptable Paper and Other Print Media > Recommended Print Media Recommended Print Media For the best print quality, we recommend using the Brother paper listed in the table. Brother paper Paper Type Item Premium Plus Glossy Photo Letter BP71GLTR 4"...
  • Page 44 Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Acceptable Paper and Other Print Media > Handle and Use Print Media Handle and Use Print Media • Store paper in its original packaging and keep it sealed. Keep the paper flat and away from moisture, direct sunlight and heat.
  • Page 45 Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Acceptable Paper and Other Print Media > About Envelopes About Envelopes • Use envelopes that weigh from 20 to 25 lb (80 to 95 g/m²). • Some envelope sizes require that you set margins in the application. Make sure you do a test print first before printing many envelopes.
  • Page 46 • Load Envelopes in the Paper Tray...
  • Page 47 Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Acceptable Paper and Other Print Media > Choose the Right Print Media Choose the Right Print Media • Paper Type and Paper Size for Each Operation • Paper Capacity of the Paper Trays •...
  • Page 48 Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Acceptable Paper and Other Print Media > Choose the Right Print Media > Paper Type and Paper Size for Each Operation Paper Type and Paper Size for Each Operation Paper Type Paper Size Usage Copy Printer...
  • Page 49 Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Acceptable Paper and Other Print Media > Choose the Right Print Media > Paper Capacity of the Paper Trays Paper Capacity of the Paper Trays Paper Size Paper Types No. of sheets Paper Tray Letter, Legal, Executive, A4, Plain Paper, Recycled...
  • Page 50 Paper Weight and Thickness for automatic 2-sided printing is 17 to 28 lb (64 to 105 g/m²) and 3 to 5 mil (0.08 to 0.13 mm). BP71 69 lb (260 g/m²) paper is specially designed for Brother inkjet machines. Related Information •...

  • Page 51: Load Documents

    Home > Paper Handling > Load Documents Load Documents • Load Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) • Load Documents on the Scanner Glass • Unscannable Area...

  • Page 52: Load Documents In The Automatic Document Feeder (Adf)

    Home > Paper Handling > Load Documents > Load Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Load Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) The ADF can hold up to 20 pages, and feeds each sheet individually. Documents that are longer than 11.7 in. (297 mm) must be fed one page at a time. Use paper that is within the sizes and weights shown in the table.
  • Page 53 • Copy a Document • Error and Maintenance Messages • Telephone and Fax problems • Other Problems...

  • Page 54: Load Documents On The Scanner Glass

    Home > Paper Handling > Load Documents > Load Documents on the Scanner Glass Load Documents on the Scanner Glass Use the scanner glass to fax, copy, or scan one page at a time. Document Sizes Supported Length: Up to 11.7 in. (297 mm) Width: Up to 8.5 in.
  • Page 55 • Other Problems...

  • Page 56: Unscannable Area

    Home > Paper Handling > Load Documents > Unscannable Area Unscannable Area The unscannable area of a page depends on the settings in the application you are using. The figures below show the typical unscannable measurements. Usage Document Size Top (1) Left (2) Bottom (3) Right (4)

  • Page 57: Print

    Home > Print Print • ® Print from Your Computer (Windows • Print from Your Computer (Mac)

  • Page 58: Print From Your Computer (Windows ® )

    ® Home > Print > Print from Your Computer (Windows ® Print from Your Computer (Windows • ® Print a Photo (Windows • ® Print a Document (Windows • ® Cancel a Print Job (Windows • ® Print More Than One Page on a Single Sheet of Paper (N in 1) (Windows •...

  • Page 59: Print A Photo (Windows ® )

    For best results, use Brother paper. • When you print on Brother photo paper, load one extra sheet of the same photo paper in the paper tray. 4. Click the Media Type drop-down list, and then select the type of paper you are using.

  • Page 60: Print A Document (Windows ® )

    ® Print a Document (Windows 1. Select the print command in your application. 2. Select Brother MFC-XXXX Printer (where XXXX is the name of your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button. The printer driver window appears.

  • Page 61: Cancel A Print Job (Windows ® )

    ® ® Home > Print > Print from Your Computer (Windows > Cancel a Print Job (Windows ® Cancel a Print Job (Windows If a print job was sent to the print queue and did not print, or was sent to the print queue in error, you may have to delete it to allow subsequent jobs to print.

  • Page 62: Print More Than One Page On A Single Sheet Of Paper (N In 1) (Windows ® )

    ® (Windows 1. Select the print command in your application. 2. Select Brother MFC-XXXX Printer (where XXXX is the name of your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button. The printer driver window appears. 3. In the Orientation field, select either the Portrait or Landscape option to set the orientation of your printout.

  • Page 63: Print As A Poster (Windows ® )

    Enlarge your print size and print the document in poster mode. 1. Select the print command in your application. 2. Select Brother MFC-XXXX Printer (where XXXX is the name of your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button.

  • Page 64: Print On Both Sides Of The Paper Automatically (Automatic 2-Sided Printing) (Windows ® )

    If the paper is thin, it may wrinkle. 1. Select the print command in your application. 2. Select Brother MFC-XXXX Printer (where XXXX is the name of your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button. The printer driver window appears.
  • Page 65 Option for Portrait Description Short Edge (Top) Short Edge (Bottom) Option for Landscape Description Long Edge (Top) Long Edge (Bottom) Short Edge (Right) Short Edge (Left) 7. Select the Binding Offset check box if you want to specify the offset for binding in inches or millimeters. 8.
  • Page 66 Related Information ® • Print from Your Computer (Windows ® • Print Settings (Windows ® • Print as a Booklet Automatically (Windows...

  • Page 67: Print As A Booklet Automatically (Windows ® )

    If the paper is thin, it may wrinkle. 1. Select the print command in your application. 2. Select Brother MFC-XXXX Printer (where XXXX is the name of your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button. The printer driver window appears.
  • Page 68 Option for Landscape Description Top Binding Bottom Binding 7. Select one of the options from the Booklet Printing Method menu. Option Description All Pages at Every page will be printed in booklet format (four pages to every piece of paper, two pages Once per side).

  • Page 69: Print A Color Document In Grayscale (Windows ® )

    Grayscale mode prints your document in 256 levels of grayscale. 1. Select the print command in your application. 2. Select Brother MFC-XXXX Printer (where XXXX is the name of your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button.

  • Page 70: Prevent Smudged Printouts And Paper Jams When Printing On Both Sides Of The Paper (Windows ® )

    Settings option if you have problems with smudged 2-sided printouts or paper jams. 1. Select the print command in your application. 2. Select Brother MFC-XXXX Printer (where XXXX is the name of your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button.

  • Page 71: Use A Preset Print Profile (Windows ® )

    Print Profiles are presets designed to give you quick access to frequently-used printing configurations. 1. Select the print command in your application. 2. Select Brother MFC-XXXX Printer (where XXXX is the name of your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button.
  • Page 72 Related Information ® • Print from Your Computer (Windows ® • Create or Delete Your Print Profile (Windows ® • Print Settings (Windows...
  • Page 73 Add up to 20 new print profiles with customized settings. 1. Select the print command in your application. 2. Select Brother MFC-XXXX Printer (where XXXX is the name of your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button.

  • Page 74: Change The Default Print Settings (Windows ® )

    Click Control Panel on the Start screen. In the Hardware group, click View devices and printers. 2. Right-click the Brother MFC-XXXX Printer icon (where XXXX is your model name), and then select Printer properties. If printer driver options appear, select your printer driver.

  • Page 75: Print Settings (Windows ® )

    ® ® Home > Print > Print from Your Computer (Windows > Print Settings (Windows ® Print Settings (Windows Basic Tab 1. Media Type Select the type of media you want to use. To achieve the best print results, the machine automatically adjusts its print settings according to the selected media type.
  • Page 76 Borderless Select this option to print photos without borders. Because the image data is created slightly larger than the paper size you are using, this will cause some cropping of the photo edges. You may not be able to select the Borderless option for some combinations of media type and quality, or from some applications.
  • Page 77 Advanced Tab 1. Color / Grayscale Select color or grayscale printing. The print speed is faster in grayscale mode than it is in color mode. If your document contains color and you select grayscale mode, your document will be printed using 256 levels of grayscale.
  • Page 78 Retrieve Printer’s Color Data Select this option to optimize the print quality using the machine's factory settings, which are set specifically for your Brother machine. Use this option when you have replaced the machine or changed the machine's network address.

  • Page 79: Print From Your Computer (Mac)

    Home > Print > Print from Your Computer (Mac) Print from Your Computer (Mac) • Print a Photo (Mac) • Print a Document (Mac) • Print on Both Sides of the Paper Automatically (Automatic 2-sided Printing) (Mac) • Print More Than One Page on a Single Sheet of Paper (N in 1) (Mac) •...

  • Page 80: Print A Photo (Mac)

    For best results, use Brother paper. • When you print on Brother photo paper, load one extra sheet of the same photo paper in the paper tray. 2. From an application, such as Apple Preview, click the File menu, and then select Print.

  • Page 81: Print A Document (Mac)

    1. Make sure you have loaded the correct size paper in the paper tray. 2. From an application, such as Apple TextEdit, click the File menu, and then select Print. 3. Select Brother MFC-XXXX (where XXXX is your model name). For more page setup options, click the Show Details button.

  • Page 82: Print On Both Sides Of The Paper Automatically (Automatic 2-Sided Printing) (Mac)

    Printing) (Mac) 1. From an application, such as Apple TextEdit, click the File menu, and then select Print. 2. Select Brother MFC-XXXX (where XXXX is your model name). For more page setup options, click the Show Details button. 3. Select the Orientation option that matches the way you want the document to print.

  • Page 83: Print More Than One Page On A Single Sheet Of Paper (N In 1) (Mac)

    Print More Than One Page on a Single Sheet of Paper (N in 1) (Mac) 1. From an application, such as Apple TextEdit, click the File menu, and then select Print. 2. Select Brother MFC-XXXX (where XXXX is your model name). For more page setup options, click the Show Details button.

  • Page 84: Print A Color Document In Grayscale (Mac)

    Grayscale mode prints your document in 256 levels of grayscale. 1. From an application, such as Apple TextEdit, click the File menu, and then select Print. 2. Select Brother MFC-XXXX (where XXXX is your model name). For more page setup options, click the Show Details button.

  • Page 85: Prevent Smudged Printouts And Paper Jams When Printing On Both Sides Of The Paper (Mac)

    Settings option if you have problems with smudged 2-sided printouts or paper jams. 1. From an application, such as Apple TextEdit, click the File menu, and then select Print. 2. Select Brother MFC-XXXX (where XXXX is your model name). For more page setup options, click the Show Details button.

  • Page 86: Print Options (Mac)

    Home > Print > Print from Your Computer (Mac) > Print Options (Mac) Print Options (Mac) Page Setup 1. Paper Size Select the size of the paper you want to use. You can either choose from standard paper sizes or create a custom paper size.
  • Page 87 Layout 1. Pages per Sheet Select the number of pages to print on a single sheet of paper. 2. Layout Direction Select the page order when printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper. 3. Border Select the type of border to use when printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper. 4.
  • Page 88 Paper Handling 1. Collate pages Select this option to print sets of multi-page documents in the original page order. When this option is selected, one complete copy of your document will print, and then reprint according to the number of copies you choose.
  • Page 89 Print Settings 1. Media Type Select the type of media you want to use. To achieve the best print results, the machine automatically adjusts its print settings according to the selected media type. 2. Slow Drying Paper Select this option if you use a type of plain paper on which ink dries slowly. This option may cause slight blurring of the text.
  • Page 90 Sometimes, the movement of the print head may vary due to environmental conditions. This may be seen when you print vertical lines and they do not align. If you encounter this problem, turn off the Bi- Directional Printing feature. Color Settings 1.

  • Page 91: Scan

    Home > Scan Scan • Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine • ® Scan from Your Computer (Windows • Scan from Your Computer (Mac)

  • Page 92: Scan Using The Scan Button On Your Brother Machine

    Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine • Scan Photos and Graphics • Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File • Scan to an Editable Text File Using OCR •...

  • Page 93: Scan Photos And Graphics

    Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Scan Photos and Graphics Scan Photos and Graphics Send scanned photos or graphics directly to your computer. Use the Scan button on the machine to make temporary changes to the scan settings. To make permanent changes, use Brother's ControlCenter software.
  • Page 94 9. Press Black Start or Color Start. [Scan Type] depends on the settings you have selected. Pressing Black Start or Color Start does not allow you to change the settings. Related Information • Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine...

  • Page 95: Save Scanned Data To A Folder As A Pdf File

    Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File Scan documents and save them to a folder on your computer as PDF files.
  • Page 96 9. Press Black Start or Color Start. [Scan Type] depends on the settings you have selected. Pressing Black Start or Color Start does not allow you to change the settings. Related Information • Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine...

  • Page 97: Scan To An Editable Text File Using Ocr

    Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Scan to an Editable Text File Using Scan to an Editable Text File Using OCR Your machine can convert characters in a scanned document to text data using optical character recognition (OCR) technology.
  • Page 98 9. Press Black Start or Color Start. [Scan Type] depends on the settings you have selected. Pressing Black Start or Color Start does not allow you to change the settings. Related Information • Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine...

  • Page 99: Scan To E-Mail Attachment

    Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Scan to E-mail Attachment Scan to E-mail Attachment Send a scanned document as an email attachment. • Use the Scan button on the machine to make temporary changes to the scan settings. To make permanent changes, use Brother's ControlCenter software.
  • Page 100 9. Press Black Start or Color Start. [Scan Type] depends on the settings you have selected. Pressing Black Start or Color Start does not allow you to change the settings. Related Information • Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine...

  • Page 101: Web Services For Scanning On Your Network

    The Web Services protocol enables Windows Vista (SP2 or greater), Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10 users to scan using a Brother machine on the network. You must install the driver via Web Services. • ® ® Use Web Services to Install Drivers Used for Scanning (Windows Vista , Windows ®...
  • Page 102 Make sure you have installed the Brother software and drivers. • Verify that the host computer and the Brother machine are on the same subnet, or that the router is correctly configured to pass data between the two devices. •...
  • Page 103 Related Information ® ® ® • Web Services for Scanning on Your Network (Windows Vista SP2 or greater, Windows 7, Windows ® and Windows...
  • Page 104 Web Services from the Brother Machine (Windows Vista SP2 or greater, Windows 7, Windows 8 and ® Windows ® Scan Using Web Services from the Brother Machine (Windows Vista ® ® ® SP2 or greater, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows If you have installed the driver for scanning via Web Services, you can access the Web Services scanning menu on your Brother machine's LCD.
  • Page 105 Right-click the machine icon, and then select Scan profiles..The Scan Profiles dialog box appears. 3. Select the scan profile you want to use. 4. Make sure the scanner selected in the Scanner list is a Brother machine that supports Web Services for scanning, and then click the Set as Default button.

  • Page 106: Change Scan Button Settings From Controlcenter4 (Windows ® )

    Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Change Scan Button Settings from ® ControlCenter4 (Windows ® Change Scan Button Settings from ControlCenter4 (Windows 1. Click the (ControlCenter4) icon in the task tray, and then click Open.
  • Page 107 Each tab corresponds to a scan feature, as described below. These settings can be changed. Click the tabs, and then change the settings. Tab Name Corresponding Feature Image Scan to Image Scan to OCR E-mail Scan to E-mail File Scan to File Settings Applicable Features Image...
  • Page 108 Destination Folder To change the folder for the Image, OCR and E-mail features, click Change. Click the folder icon, and then browse to the folder where you want to save your scanned document. Select the Show Folder option to automatically display the destination folder after scanning to a File. File size Adjust the data compression ratio of the scanned image.
  • Page 109 Remove the base color of documents to make the scanned data more recognizable. When you use this feature, choose from three settings: High, Medium and Low. Default Select this option to restore all settings to their factory setting values. Related Information • Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine...

  • Page 110: Change Scan Button Settings From Controlcenter2 (Mac)

    > Change Scan Button Settings from ControlCenter2 (Mac) Change Scan Button Settings from ControlCenter2 (Mac) 1. In the Finder menu bar, click Go > Applications > Brother, and then double-click the (ControlCenter) icon. The ControlCenter2 screen appears. 2. Hold the control key on your keyboard and click the scan destination (Image, OCR, E-mail, or File) whose settings you want to change.
  • Page 111 OCR Software (only available for certain models) OCR Language (only available for certain models) Destination File Path File Name Insert Date in File Name Destination Folder Resolution Scan Type Document Size ID Card Scan Advanced Settings Restore Defaults Target Application/E-mail Application Select which application is used to open scanned data.
  • Page 112 Remove the base color of documents to make the scanned data more recognizable. When you use this feature, select from three settings: High, Medium and Low. Restore Defaults Select this option to restore all settings to their factory setting values. Related Information • Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine...

  • Page 113: Scan From Your Computer (Windows ® )

    > Scan from Your Computer (Windows ® Scan from Your Computer (Windows There are several ways you can use your computer to scan photos and documents on your Brother machine. Use the software applications provided by Brother, or use your favorite scanning application. •...

  • Page 114: Scan Using Controlcenter4 Home Mode (Windows ® )

    ® Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode ® (Windows ® Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows Use ControlCenter4 Home Mode to access your machine's main features. • ® Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows •...
  • Page 115 ® Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode ® ® (Windows > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows ® Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows Select Home Mode as the mode setting for ControlCenter4. 1.
  • Page 116 Related Information ® • Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows ® • Select Document Type Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows ® • Change Scan Size Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows ® • Crop a Scanned Image Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows ®...
  • Page 117 ® Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode ® ® (Windows > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows > Select Document Type Using ® ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows ® Select Document Type Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows •...
  • Page 118 ® Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode ® ® (Windows > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows > Select Document Type Using ® ® ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows > Custom Scan Settings (Windows ®...
  • Page 119 Brightness Set the Brightness level by dragging the slider to the right or left to lighten or darken the image. If the scanned image is too light, set a lower brightness level and scan the document again. If the image is too dark, set a higher brightness level and scan the document again.
  • Page 120 ® Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode ® ® (Windows > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows > Change Scan Size Using ® ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows ® Change Scan Size Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows For faster scan speeds, select the exact size of your document from the Scan Size drop-down menu.
  • Page 121 ® Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode ® ® (Windows > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows > Crop a Scanned Image Using ® ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows ® Crop a Scanned Image Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows The crop tool on the Image Editing Toolbar lets you trim unwanted areas from your scanned image.
  • Page 122 a. Expands the scanned image so that the entire image fits in the window. b. Zooms in on the image. c. Zooms out of the image. d. Rotates the image counter-clockwise 90 degrees. e. Rotates the image clockwise 90 degrees. Click and drag the frame to adjust the area to be cropped.
  • Page 123 ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows ® Print Scanned Data Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows Scan a document on your Brother machine, and then print copies using the printer driver features that are available in ControlCenter4. 1. Scan a document. 2. Click Print.
  • Page 124 ® Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode ® ® (Windows > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows > Open with an Application Using ® ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows Open with an Application Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode ®...
  • Page 125 ® Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode ® ® (Windows > Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File Using ControlCenter4 ®...
  • Page 126 To save the document as a password-protected PDF, select Secure PDF (*.pdf) from the File Type drop- down list, click , and then type the password. 10. In the File Name field, type a prefix for your file name, if needed. 11.
  • Page 127 ® Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode ® ® (Windows > Scan Settings for ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows ® Scan Settings for ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows Settings Applicable Features Open Send E- Save with an mail...
  • Page 128 OCR Language Set the optical character recognition (OCR) language to match the language of the scanned document's text (available only for certain models) . File Name Type a prefix for your file name, if needed. Insert Date in File Name Select to automatically insert the date in the scanned image's file name.

  • Page 129: Scan Using Controlcenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows ® )

    ® Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode ® (Windows ® Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode gives you more control over the details of your machine's features and allows you to customize one-button scan actions.
  • Page 130 ® Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode ® ® (Windows > Scan Photos and Graphics Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows Scan Photos and Graphics Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode ® (Windows Send scanned photos or graphics directly to your computer. Select Advanced Mode as the mode setting for ControlCenter4.
  • Page 131 5. Change the scan settings, such as file format, file name, destination file path, resolution, or color, if needed. • To change the file name or Destination File Path, click Change. • To preview and configure the scanned image, select the PreScan check box. 6.
  • Page 132 ® Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode ® (Windows > Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode ® (Windows Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File Using ControlCenter4 ®...
  • Page 133 4. Click the File button. The scan settings dialog box appears. 5. Click the File Type drop-down list, and then select PDF (*.pdf). To save the document as a password-protected PDF, select Secure PDF (*.pdf) from the File Type drop- down list, click , and then type the password.
  • Page 134 ® Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode ® ® (Windows > Scan Both Sides of an ID Card Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows Scan Both Sides of an ID Card Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode ®...
  • Page 135 4. Click the File button. The scan settings dialog box appears. 5. Select the ID Card Scan check box. The instruction dialog box appears. 6. Read the instructions on the screen, and then press OK. 7. Change the scan settings, such as file format, file name, scan location, resolution, or color, if needed. 8.
  • Page 136 ® Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode ® ® (Windows > Scan to E-mail Attachment Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows Scan to E-mail Attachment Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode ® (Windows Send a scanned document as an email attachment. •...
  • Page 137 5. Change the scan settings, such as file format, file name, destination file path, resolution, or color, if needed. • To change the file name or Destination File Path, click Change. • To preview and configure the scanned image, select the PreScan check box. 6.
  • Page 138 ® Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode ® ® (Windows > Scan to an Editable Text File (OCR) Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows Scan to an Editable Text File (OCR) Using ControlCenter4 Advanced ®...
  • Page 139 5. Change the scan settings, such as file format, file name, destination file path, resolution, or color, if needed. • To change the file name or Destination File Path, click Change. • To preview and configure the scanned image, select the PreScan check box. 6.
  • Page 140 Select Advanced Mode as the mode setting for ControlCenter4. • In order to use this feature, your Brother machine must be connected to a network that has access to the Internet through either a wired or wireless connection. 1. Load your document.
  • Page 141 ® Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode ® ® (Windows > Scan Settings for ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows ® Scan Settings for ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows Settings Applicable Features Image E-mail File File Type Target Application...
  • Page 142 • Text (*.txt) • HTML 3.2 (*.htm) • HTML 4.0 (*.htm) • Searchable PDF (*.pdf) • WordPad (*.rtf) • RTF Word 2000 (*.rtf) • WordPerfect 9, 10 (*.wpd) • Microsoft Excel 2003, XP (*.xls) For E-mail and File: • Microsoft Office Word (*.docx) (available only for certain models) •...
  • Page 143 • Black & White Use for text or line art images. • Gray (Error Diffusion) Use for photographic images or graphics. (Error Diffusion is a method for creating simulated gray images without using true gray dots. Black dots are put in a specific pattern to give a gray appearance.) •...

  • Page 144: Paperport

    5. From the available Scanners list, select TWAIN: TW-Brother MFC-XXXX or TWAIN: TW-Brother MFC- XXXX LAN (where MFC-XXXX is the model name of your machine). To use the WIA driver, select the Brother driver that has "WIA" as the prefix.
  • Page 145 8. Adjust the settings in the Scanner Setup dialog box, if needed. 9. Click the Document Size drop-down list, and then select your document size. • After you select a document size, adjust the scanning area by holding down the left mouse button and dragging your mouse pointer over the portion you want to scan.
  • Page 146 ® ™ ™ Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows > Scan Using Nuance PaperPort 14 or Other ® Windows® Applications > TWAIN Driver Settings (Windows ® TWAIN Driver Settings (Windows • Note that the item names and assignable values will vary depending on the machine. •...
  • Page 147 • 256 Color Use for simple color illustrations that do not need the full color spectrum. This mode uses up to 256 colors to create images. • 24bit Color Use to create an image with the most accurate color reproduction. This mode uses up to 16.8 million colors to scan the image, but it requires the most memory and has the longest transfer time.

  • Page 148: Scan Using Windows ® Photo Gallery Or Windows ® Fax And Scan

    5. Adjust the settings in the Scanner Setup dialog box, if needed. The scanner resolution can be set to a maximum of 1200 dpi. If you want to scan at higher resolutions, use the Scanner Utility software from Brother Utilities. 6. Click Scan.
  • Page 149 The machine starts scanning the document. Related Information ® • Scan from Your Computer (Windows ® • WIA Driver Settings (Windows...
  • Page 150 ® ® Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows > Scan Using Windows Photo Gallery or ® ® Windows Fax and Scan > WIA Driver Settings (Windows ® WIA Driver Settings (Windows Paper source Select the Document Feeder or Flatbed option from the drop-down list. Picture Type (Image Type) Select Color picture, Grayscale picture, Black and white picture or text , or Custom Settings for the type of document you want to scan.
  • Page 151 Brightness Set the Brightness level by dragging the slider to the right or left to lighten or darken the image. If the scanned image is too light, set a lower brightness level and scan the document again. If the image is too dark, set a higher brightness level and scan the document again.

  • Page 152: Install Bookscan Enhancer And Whiteboard Enhancer (Windows ® )

    • You must be logged on with Administrator access privileges. 1. Click (Brother Utilities). 2. Select your machine from the drop-down list. 3. Select Do More in the left navigation bar. 4. Click BookScan&Whiteboard Suite and follow the on-screen instructions to install.

  • Page 153: Scan From Your Computer (Mac)

    > Scan from Your Computer (Mac) Scan from Your Computer (Mac) There are several ways you can use your Mac to scan photos and documents on your Brother machine. Use the software applications provided by Brother or your favorite scanning application.

  • Page 154: Scan Using Controlcenter2 (Mac)

    > Scan from Your Computer (Mac) > Scan Using ControlCenter2 (Mac) Scan Using ControlCenter2 (Mac) Use Brother's ControlCenter software to scan photos and save them as JPEGs, PDFs, or other file formats. • Scan Using ControlCenter2 (Mac) • Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File Using ControlCenter2 (Mac) •...
  • Page 155 Scan Using ControlCenter2 (Mac) Send scanned photos or graphics directly to your computer. 1. Load your document. 2. In the Finder menu bar, click Go > Applications > Brother, and then double-click the (ControlCenter) icon. The ControlCenter2 screen appears. 3. Click the SCAN tab.
  • Page 156 5. Change the scan settings, such as file format, file name, destination file path, resolution, or color, if needed. To change the file name or destination file path, click Change. 6. Click the Start Scanning button. The machine starts scanning. The scanned image will open in the application you have selected. Related Information •...
  • Page 157 Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File Using ControlCenter2 (Mac) 1. Load your document. 2. In the Finder menu bar, click Go > Applications > Brother, and then double-click the (ControlCenter) icon. The ControlCenter2 screen appears. 3. Click the SCAN tab.
  • Page 158 5. Click the File Type pop-up menu, and then select PDF (*.pdf). To save the document as a password-protected PDF, select Secure PDF (*.pdf) from the File Type pop-up menu, type your password in the Password and Re-type Password fields, and then click OK. 6.
  • Page 159 Scan Both Sides of an ID Card Using ControlCenter2 (Mac) 1. Place an ID card on the scanner glass. 2. In the Finder menu bar, click Go > Applications > Brother, and then double-click the (ControlCenter) icon. The ControlCenter2 screen appears.
  • Page 160 5. Select the ID Card Scan check box. The instruction dialog box appears. 6. Read the instructions on the screen, and then press OK. 7. Configure other settings, if needed. 8. Click the Start Scanning button. The machine starts scanning one side of the identification card. 9.
  • Page 161 1. Load your document. 2. In the Finder menu bar, click Go > Applications > Brother, and then double-click the (ControlCenter) icon. The ControlCenter2 screen appears.
  • Page 162 5. Change the scan settings, such as file format, file name, destination file path, resolution, or color, if needed. To change the file name or destination file path, click Change. 6. Click the Start Scanning button. The machine starts scanning. Your default email application will open and the scanned image is attached to a new, blank email.
  • Page 163 PM9SEInstaller_BR_multilang2.dmg. The Scan to OCR feature is available for certain languages. 1. Load your document. 2. In the Finder menu bar, click Go > Applications > Brother, and then double-click the (ControlCenter) icon. The ControlCenter2 screen appears. 3. Click the SCAN tab.
  • Page 164 5. Change the scan settings, such as file format, file name, destination file path, resolution, or color, if needed. To change the file name or destination file path, click Change. 6. Click the Start Scanning button. The machine scans the document, converts it to editable text, and then sends it to your default word processing application.
  • Page 165 Word file or a Microsoft PowerPoint file. In order to use this feature, your Brother machine must be connected to a network that has access to the Internet through either a wired or wireless connection. 1. Load your document. 2. In the Finder menu bar, click Go > Applications > Brother, and then double-click the (ControlCenter) icon.
  • Page 166 Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Mac) > Scan Using ControlCenter2 (Mac) > Scan Settings for ControlCenter2 (Mac) Scan Settings for ControlCenter2 (Mac) Settings Applicable Features Image E-mail File Target Application/E-mail Application File Type File size OCR Software (only available for certain models) OCR Language (only available for certain models)
  • Page 167 Destination File Path Click the Change button to change the prefix of the file name and the path of the destination folder. File Name Type a prefix for your file name, if needed. To change the prefix for the Image, OCR, and E-mail features, click Change.
  • Page 168 • Brightness Set the Brightness level by dragging the slider to the right or left to lighten or darken the image. If the scanned image is too light, set a lower brightness level and scan the document again. If the image is too dark, set a higher brightness level and scan the document again.

  • Page 169: Scan Using Presto! Pagemanager Or Other Twain-Compliant Applications (Mac)

    TWAIN specifications are very similar. 1. Start Presto! PageManager. The first time you use the Brother TWAIN driver, you must set it as the default driver. To set the Brother TWAIN driver as the default driver, do the following: a.
  • Page 170 • After you select a document size, adjust the scanning area by holding down the mouse button and dragging your mouse pointer over the portion you want to scan. 6. Click Start. The machine starts scanning. Related Information • Scan from Your Computer (Mac) •...
  • Page 171 • 256 Color (Not available for Brother's ControlCenter software and Presto! PageManager 9 or later) Use for simple color illustrations that do not use the full color spectrum. This mode uses up to 256 colors to create images.
  • Page 172 3. Document Size Select the exact size of your document from a selection of preset scan sizes. Auto means that the machine will automatically detect the Document Size. • If you select Custom, you can specify the document size. 4. Adjust Image Click the Adjust Image button to adjust other image qualities.

  • Page 173: Copy

    Home > Copy Copy • Copy a Document • Enlarge or Reduce Copied Images • Sort Copies • Make Page Layout Copies ( N in 1 or Poster) • 2-sided Copy • Copy an ID Card • Copy Options...

  • Page 174: Copy A Document

    Home > Copy > Copy a Document Copy a Document 1. Make sure you have loaded the correct size paper in the paper tray. 2. Do one of the following: • Place the document face down on the scanner glass. •...
  • Page 175 Related Information • Copy • Load Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) • Load Documents on the Scanner Glass • Copy Options...

  • Page 176: Enlarge Or Reduce Copied Images

    Home > Copy > Enlarge or Reduce Copied Images Enlarge or Reduce Copied Images Select an enlargement or reduction ratio to resize your copied data. 1. Load your document. 2. Press (COPY). 3. Enter the number of copies using the dial pad. 4.

  • Page 177: Sort Copies

    Home > Copy > Sort Copies Sort Copies Sort multiple copies. Pages will be stacked in the order they are fed, that is: 1, 2, 3, and so on. 1. Load your document. 2. Press (COPY). 3. Enter the number of copies using the dial pad. 4.

  • Page 178: Make Page Layout Copies ( N In 1 Or Poster)

    Home > Copy > Make Page Layout Copies ( N in 1 or Poster) Make Page Layout Copies ( N in 1 or Poster) The N in 1 copy feature saves paper by copying two or four pages of your document onto one page of the copy. The poster feature divides your document into sections, then enlarges the sections so you can assemble them into a poster.

  • Page 179: Page Layout Options For Copies

    Home > Copy > Make Page Layout Copies ( N in 1 or Poster) > Page Layout Options for Copies Page Layout Options for Copies • If you are copying from the ADF, insert the document face down in the direction shown in the table. •...
  • Page 180 Option Description Poster (3x3) (Using the scanner glass) Related Information • Make Page Layout Copies ( N in 1 or Poster)

  • Page 181: 2-Sided Copy

    Home > Copy > 2-sided Copy 2-sided Copy • Copy on Both Sides of the Paper (1-sided to 2-sided/2-sided to 2-sided)

  • Page 182: Copy On Both Sides Of The Paper (1-Sided To 2-Sided/2-Sided To 2-Sided)

    Home > Copy > 2-sided Copy > Copy on Both Sides of the Paper (1-sided to 2-sided/2-sided to 2-sided) Copy on Both Sides of the Paper (1-sided to 2-sided/2-sided to 2-sided) Reduce the amount of paper you use by copying onto both sides of the paper. •...
  • Page 183 • If you get a paper jam, press a or b to select [Advanced], and then press OK in the [2-sided Copy] menu. Press a or b to select one of the jam prevention settings: [2-sided1] or [2-sided2], and then press •...

  • Page 184: Copy An Id Card

    Home > Copy > Copy an ID Card Copy an ID Card Use the [2in1(ID)] feature to copy both sides of an identification card onto one page, keeping the original card size. • Make sure the paper size is set to Letter or A4. •...
  • Page 185 The machine starts scanning one side of the identification card. 6. After the machine has scanned the first side, turn over the identification card and press 1. Related Information • Copy...

  • Page 186: Copy Options

    Home > Copy > Copy Options Copy Options Option Description Quality Select a copy resolution for your type of document. • When you select the Normal option, Plain Paper is the only Paper Type option. Paper Type Select a paper type. If you are copying on special paper, set the machine for the type of paper you are using to get the best print quality.
  • Page 187 Option Description Advanced Settings Remove Background Removes the document's background color in copies. The white background becomes more apparent. This saves some ink and may make certain copies easier to read. Set New Default Saves the copy settings that you use most often by setting them as the default settings. Factory Reset Restores any changed copy settings to the factory settings.

  • Page 188: Fax

    Home > Fax • Send a Fax • Receive a Fax • Voice Operations and Fax Numbers • Telephone Services and External Devices • Fax Reports • PC-FAX...

  • Page 189: Send A Fax

    Home > > Send a Fax Send a Fax • Send a Fax from Your Brother Machine • Send a Fax Manually • Send a Fax at the End of a Conversation • Send the Same Fax to More than One Recipient (Broadcasting) •...

  • Page 190: Send A Fax From Your Brother Machine

    Home > > Send a Fax > Send a Fax from Your Brother Machine Send a Fax from Your Brother Machine 1. Load your document in the ADF or on the scanner glass. 2. Press (FAX). The LCD displays: Press Start...
  • Page 191 • Press 1 to scan another page. Place the next page on the scanner glass, and then press OK. The machine starts scanning the page. • Press 2 to send a fax (or press Black Start again) when finished scanning pages.The machine starts sending the document.

  • Page 192: Send A Fax Manually

    Home > > Send a Fax > Send a Fax Manually Send a Fax Manually Manual fax transmission lets you hear the dialing, ringing and fax-receiving tones while sending a fax. 1. Load your document. 2. Press (FAX). 3. Press Hook and listen for a dial tone. 4.

  • Page 193: Send A Fax At The End Of A Conversation

    Home > > Send a Fax > Send a Fax at the End of a Conversation Send a Fax at the End of a Conversation At the end of a conversation, you can send a fax to the other party before you both hang up. 1.

  • Page 194: Send The Same Fax To More Than One Recipient (Broadcasting)

    Home > > Send a Fax > Send the Same Fax to More than One Recipient (Broadcasting) Send the Same Fax to More than One Recipient (Broadcasting) Use the Broadcasting feature to send the same fax to multiple fax numbers at the same time. •...
  • Page 195 • Enter Text on Your Brother Machine...
  • Page 196 Home > > Send a Fax > Send the Same Fax to More than One Recipient (Broadcasting) > Cancel a Broadcast in Progress Cancel a Broadcast in Progress While broadcasting you can cancel the fax currently being sent or the whole broadcast job. 1.

  • Page 197: Send A Fax In Real Time

    Home > > Send a Fax > Send a Fax in Real Time Send a Fax in Real Time When sending a fax, the machine scans the document into the memory before sending it. As soon as the telephone line is free, the machine starts dialing and sending. If you want to send an important document immediately without waiting for the machine to retrieve the scan from its memory, transmit the fax quickly by turning on [Real Time TX].

  • Page 198: Cancel A Fax In Progress

    Home > > Send a Fax > Cancel a Fax in Progress Cancel a Fax in Progress 1. Press Stop/Exit to cancel a fax that is already in process. 2. When you press Stop/Exit while the machine is dialing or sending, the LCD displays [Job Cancel]. Press 1 to confirm.

  • Page 199: Check And Cancel A Pending Fax

    Home > > Send a Fax > Check and Cancel a Pending Fax Check and Cancel a Pending Fax Follow these steps to view or to cancel faxes stored in the machine's memory and waiting to be sent. If there are no fax jobs in memory, the LCD displays [No Jobs Waiting].

  • Page 200: Fax Options

    Adjust the scan area of the scanner glass to the size of the document. Set New Default Save your settings as the default. Factory Reset Restore all settings back to the factory settings. Related Information • Send a Fax • Send a Fax from Your Brother Machine...

  • Page 201: Receive A Fax

    Home > > Receive a Fax Receive a Fax • Receive Mode Settings • Shrink Page Size of an Oversized Incoming Fax • Set the Fax Receive Stamp • Receive a Fax at the End of a Telephone Conversation • Memory Receive Options...

  • Page 202: Receive Mode Settings

    Home > > Receive a Fax > Receive Mode Settings Receive Mode Settings • Receive Modes • Choose the Correct Receive Mode • Set the Number of Rings Before the Machine Answers (Ring Delay) • Set the F/T Ring Time (Pseudo/Double-ring) •...
  • Page 203 Home > > Receive a Fax > Receive Mode Settings > Receive Modes Receive Modes Some receive modes answer automatically ([Fax Only] and [Fax/Tel]). You may want to change the Ring Delay before using these modes. Fax Only [Fax Only] mode automatically will answer every call as a fax. Fax/Tel [Fax/Tel] mode helps you manage incoming calls, by recognizing whether they are fax or voice calls and handling them in one of the following ways:...
  • Page 204 Will you be using Voice Mail on the same telephone line as your Brother machine? If you have Voice Mail on the same telephone line as your Brother machine, there is a strong possibility that Voice Mail and the Brother machine will conflict with each other when receiving incoming calls. Select Manual Mode as your Receive Mode.
  • Page 205 • Connect an External TAD • Telephone and Fax problems...
  • Page 206 Home > > Receive a Fax > Receive Mode Settings > Set the Number of Rings Before the Machine Answers (Ring Delay) Set the Number of Rings Before the Machine Answers (Ring Delay) When somebody calls your machine, you will hear the normal telephone ring sound. The number of rings is set in the Ring Delay option.
  • Page 207 F/T Ring Time option. When you hear the F/T ring, it means that a voice caller is on the line. Because the F/T ring is a setting only on your Brother machine, extension and external telephones will not ring; however, you can still answer the machine's call on any telephone.
  • Page 208 Home > > Receive a Fax > Receive Mode Settings > Set Easy Receive Set Easy Receive If Easy Receive is On: The machine can receive a fax automatically, even if you answer the call. When the message that your machine is receiving a fax appears on the LCD or when you hear a click on the phone line through the handset you are using, just replace the handset.

  • Page 209: Shrink Page Size Of An Oversized Incoming Fax

    Shrink Page Size of an Oversized Incoming Fax When the [Auto Reduction] feature is [On], your Brother machine reduces any oversized incoming fax page to fit on your paper. The machine calculates the reduction ratio using the page size of the fax and your Paper Size setting.

  • Page 210: Set The Fax Receive Stamp

    Home > > Receive a Fax > Set the Fax Receive Stamp Set the Fax Receive Stamp Set the machine to print the date and time of receipt at the top of each incoming fax page. Make sure you have set the current date and time on the machine.

  • Page 211: Receive A Fax At The End Of A Telephone Conversation

    Receive a Fax at the End of a Telephone Conversation If you are speaking on the telephone connected to your Brother machine and the other party is also speaking on a telephone connected to his fax machine, at the end of the conversation, the other party can send you a fax before you both hang up.

  • Page 212: Memory Receive Options

    Home > > Receive a Fax > Memory Receive Options Memory Receive Options Use Memory Receive options to direct incoming faxes while you are away from the machine. You can use only one Memory Receive option at a time. Memory Receive can be set to: •...
  • Page 213 • Before you can set up PC-Fax Receive, you must install the Brother software and drivers on your computer. Make sure your computer is connected and turned on. You must have the PC-FAX Receiving software running on your computer.
  • Page 214 Home > > Receive a Fax > Memory Receive Options > Turn Off Memory Receive Turn Off Memory Receive Turn off Memory Receive if you do not want the machine to save or transfer incoming faxes. 1. Press Settings. 2. Press a or b to select the following: a.
  • Page 215 Home > > Receive a Fax > Memory Receive Options > Print a Fax Stored in the Machine's Memory Print a Fax Stored in the Machine's Memory • This feature is available only for black and white faxes. • After you print the fax, it is erased from the machine's memory. If you turn on [PC Fax Receive], your machine will receive and store your faxes in its memory when your PC is turned off.

  • Page 216: Voice Operations And Fax Numbers

    Home > > Voice Operations and Fax Numbers Voice Operations and Fax Numbers • Voice Operations • Store Fax Numbers • Set up Groups for Broadcasting • Dial Access Codes and Credit Card Numbers...

  • Page 217: Voice Operations

    Home > > Voice Operations and Fax Numbers > Voice Operations Voice Operations • Send Tone Signals • Pick up a Voice Call in Fax/Tel Receive Mode • Special Line Considerations...
  • Page 218 Home > > Voice Operations and Fax Numbers > Voice Operations > Send Tone Signals Send Tone Signals If you have a Pulse dialing service, but must send Tone signals (for example, for telephone banking), follow these steps. If you have a Touch Tone service, you will not need this feature to send tone signals. This feature is available only in Canada.
  • Page 219 Home > > Voice Operations and Fax Numbers > Voice Operations > Pick up a Voice Call in Fax/Tel Receive Mode Pick up a Voice Call in Fax/Tel Receive Mode When the machine is in Fax/Tel mode, it will use the F/T Ring (pseudo/double-ringing) to alert you to pick up a voice call.
  • Page 220 Voice Operations and Fax Numbers > Voice Operations > Special Line Considerations Special Line Considerations • Rollover Telephone Lines • Two-Line Telephone System • Convert Telephone Wall Outlets • Install Your Brother Machine, an External Two-Line TAD and Two-Line Telephone...
  • Page 221 Home > > Voice Operations and Fax Numbers > Voice Operations > Special Line Considerations > Rollover Telephone Lines Rollover Telephone Lines A rollover telephone system is a group of two or more separate telephone lines that pass incoming calls to each other if they are busy.
  • Page 222 Home > > Voice Operations and Fax Numbers > Voice Operations > Special Line Considerations > Two-Line Telephone System Two-Line Telephone System A two-line telephone system is nothing more than two separate telephone numbers on the same wall outlet. This feature is available only in the USA and Canada. The two telephone numbers can be on separate jacks (RJ11) or combined into one jack (RJ14).
  • Page 223 Home > > Voice Operations and Fax Numbers > Voice Operations > Special Line Considerations > Convert Telephone Wall Outlets Convert Telephone Wall Outlets This feature is available only in the USA and Canada. There are three ways to convert to an RJ11 jack. The first two ways may require assistance from the telephone company.
  • Page 224 > Special Line Considerations > Install Your Brother Machine, an External Two-Line TAD and Two-Line Telephone Install Your Brother Machine, an External Two-Line TAD and Two-Line Telephone When you are installing an external two-line telephone answering device (TAD) and a two-line telephone, your machine must be isolated on one line at both the wall jack and at the TAD.

  • Page 225: Store Fax Numbers

    Home > > Voice Operations and Fax Numbers > Store Fax Numbers Store Fax Numbers • Store Address Book Numbers • Store Address Book Numbers from Outgoing Calls • Store Address Book Numbers from Caller ID History • Change or Delete Address Book Names or Numbers...
  • Page 226 Home > > Voice Operations and Fax Numbers > Store Fax Numbers > Store Address Book Numbers Store Address Book Numbers You can store up to 40 two-digit Speed Dial codes, and each code has a name. 1. Press (Address Book). 2.
  • Page 227 Enter the name (up to 16 characters) using the dial pad. Press OK. e. Confirm the fax or telephone number. Press OK. Select [Complete]. Press OK. 3. Press Stop/Exit. Related Information • Store Fax Numbers • Enter Text on Your Brother Machine...
  • Page 228 Enter the name (up to 16 characters) using the dial pad. Press OK. e. Confirm the fax or telephone number. Press OK. Select [Complete]. Press OK. 3. Press Stop/Exit. Related Information • Store Fax Numbers • Caller ID • Enter Text on Your Brother Machine...
  • Page 229 Home > > Voice Operations and Fax Numbers > Store Fax Numbers > Change or Delete Address Book Names or Numbers Change or Delete Address Book Names or Numbers You can change or delete an Address Book name or number that has already been stored. 1.

  • Page 230: Set Up Groups For Broadcasting

    Home > > Voice Operations and Fax Numbers > Set up Groups for Broadcasting Set up Groups for Broadcasting A Group, which can be stored in the Address Book, allows you to send the same fax message to many fax numbers.
  • Page 231 To change a character, press d or c to position the cursor to under the incorrect character, and then press Clear/Back. Enter the new character. d. Select [Complete]. Press OK. 4. Press Stop/Exit. Related Information • Set up Groups for Broadcasting • Enter Text on Your Brother Machine...
  • Page 232 Home > > Voice Operations and Fax Numbers > Set up Groups for Broadcasting > Delete a Group Delete a Group 1. Press (Address Book). 2. Press a or b to select [Setup Groups] and then press OK. 3. Press a or b to select the following: a.
  • Page 233 Home > > Voice Operations and Fax Numbers > Set up Groups for Broadcasting > Add or Delete Group Members Add or Delete Group Members 1. Press (Address Book). 2. Press a or b to select [Setup Groups], and then press OK. 3.

  • Page 234: Dial Access Codes And Credit Card Numbers

    You can even include manual dialing. For example: you might have stored ‘555’ on Address Book: Brother 1 (#03) and ‘7000’ on Address Book: Brother 2 (#02). You can use them both to dial ‘555-7000’ if you press the following: 1.

  • Page 235: Telephone Services And External Devices

    Home > > Telephone Services and External Devices Telephone Services and External Devices • Voice Mail • Distinctive Ring • Caller ID • Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP/Telephone Line Interference) • External TAD (Telephone Answering Device) • External and Extension Telephones...

  • Page 236: Voice Mail

    For example, if your Voice Mail is set to answer after four rings and your Brother machine is set to answer after two rings, then your Brother machine will answer first. This will prevent callers from being able to leave a message in your Voice Mail.

  • Page 237: Distinctive Ring

    This feature is available only in the USA and Canada. Distinctive Ring is a function of your Brother machine that allows a person with one line to receive fax and voice calls through two different phone numbers on that one line. Brother uses the term "Distinctive Ring," but telephone companies market the service under a variety of names, such as Smart Ring, Ring Master or Ident-a- Ring.
  • Page 238 Ring Pattern Rings very long (normal pattern) • Ring Pattern #1 is often called Short-Short and is the most commonly used. • If the ring pattern you received is not on this chart, contact your telephone company and ask for one that is shown.
  • Page 239 The receive mode is set to [Manual] automatically and you cannot change it to another receive mode while Distinctive Ring is set to [On]. This ensures the Brother machine will answer only the Distinctive Ring number and not interfere when your main telephone number is called.
  • Page 240 Home > > Telephone Services and External Devices > Distinctive Ring > Turn off Distinctive Ring Turn off Distinctive Ring This feature is available only in the USA and Canada. 1. Press Settings. 2. Press a or b to select the following: a.

  • Page 241: Caller Id

    Home > > Telephone Services and External Devices > Caller ID Caller ID The Caller ID feature lets you use the Caller ID subscriber service offered by many local telephone companies. This service displays the telephone number, or name if it is available, of your caller as the line rings. •...
  • Page 242 Home > > Telephone Services and External Devices > Caller ID > Set up Your Area Code Set up Your Area Code When returning calls from the Caller ID history, your machine will dial "1" plus the area code. If your local dialing plan requires that the "1"...

  • Page 243: Voice Over Internet Protocol (Voip/Telephone Line Interference)

    Home > > Telephone Services and External Devices > Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP/Telephone Line Interference) Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP/Telephone Line Interference) VoIP is a type of phone system that uses an Internet connection instead of a traditional telephone line. Telephone providers frequently bundle VoIP together with Internet and cable services.

  • Page 244: External Tad (Telephone Answering Device)

    Home > > Telephone Services and External Devices > External TAD (Telephone Answering Device) External TAD (Telephone Answering Device) You can connect an external Telephone Answering Device (TAD) to the same line as your machine. When the TAD answers a call, your machine will “listen” for the CNG (fax calling) tones sent by a sending fax machine. If it hears them it will take over the call and receive the fax.
  • Page 245 Home > > Telephone Services and External Devices > External TAD (Telephone Answering Device) > Connect an External TAD Connect an External TAD The external TAD must be plugged into the jack labeled EXT. Your machine cannot work correctly if you plug the TAD into a wall jack (unless you are using Distinctive Ring).
  • Page 246 Home > > Telephone Services and External Devices > External TAD (Telephone Answering Device) > Record an Outgoing Message (OGM) on the External TAD Record an Outgoing Message (OGM) on the External TAD 1. Record five seconds of silence at the beginning of your message. This allows your machine time to listen for fax tones.
  • Page 247 Home > > Telephone Services and External Devices > External TAD (Telephone Answering Device) > Multi-line Connections (PBX) Multi-line Connections (PBX) We suggest you ask the company that installed your PBX to connect your machine. If you have a multi line system we suggest you ask the installer to connect the unit to the last line on the system.

  • Page 248: External And Extension Telephones

    Telephone Services and External Devices > External and Extension Telephones External and Extension Telephones • Connect an External or Extension Telephone • Operation from External and Extension Telephones • Use a Non-Brother Cordless External Handset • Use the Remote Codes...
  • Page 249 Home > > Telephone Services and External Devices > External and Extension Telephones > Connect an External or Extension Telephone Connect an External or Extension Telephone You can connect a separate telephone to your machine as shown in the diagram below. Connect the telephone line cord to the jack labeled EXT.
  • Page 250 Home > > Telephone Services and External Devices > External and Extension Telephones > Operation from External and Extension Telephones Operation from External and Extension Telephones Use extension telephones If you answer a fax call at an extension telephone, you can make your machine receive the fax by pressing the Fax Receive Code *51.
  • Page 251 Non-Brother Cordless External Handset Use a Non-Brother Cordless External Handset If your non-Brother cordless telephone is connected to the EXT. jack of the machine and you typically carry the cordless handset elsewhere, it is easier to answer calls during the Ring Delay.
  • Page 252 Home > > Telephone Services and External Devices > External and Extension Telephones > Use the Remote Codes Use the Remote Codes Fax Receive Code If you answer a fax call on an extension telephone, you can tell your machine to receive it by pressing the Fax Receive Code *51.
  • Page 253 Home > > Telephone Services and External Devices > External and Extension Telephones > Use the Remote Codes > Change the Remote Codes Change the Remote Codes The preset Fax Receive Code is *51. The preset Telephone Answer Code is #51. If you are always disconnected when accessing your External TAD remotely, try changing the three-digit remote codes, for example to ### and 999.

  • Page 254: Fax Reports

    Home > > Fax Reports Fax Reports • Set the Transmission Verification Report's Style • Set the Fax Journal's Interval Period • Print Reports • Set the Machine to Power Off Automatically...

  • Page 255: Set The Transmission Verification Report's Style

    Home > > Fax Reports > Set the Transmission Verification Report's Style Set the Transmission Verification Report's Style You can use the Transmission Verification Report as proof that you sent a fax. This report lists the receiving party's name or fax number, the time and date of transmission, duration of transmission, number of pages sent, and whether or not the transmission was successful.

  • Page 256: Set The Fax Journal's Interval Period

    Home > > Fax Reports > Set the Fax Journal's Interval Period Set the Fax Journal's Interval Period You can set the machine to print a Fax Journal at specific intervals (every 50 faxes, 6, 12 or 24 hours, 2 or 7 days).

  • Page 257: Pc-Fax

    Home > > PC-FAX PC-FAX • ® PC-FAX for Windows • PC-FAX for Mac...

  • Page 258: Pc-Fax For Windows

    ® Home > > PC-FAX > PC-FAX for Windows ® PC-FAX for Windows • ® PC-FAX Overview (Windows • ® Send a Fax Using PC-FAX (Windows • ® Receive Faxes on Your Computer (Windows...
  • Page 259 > PC-FAX > PC-FAX for Windows > PC-FAX Overview (Windows ® PC-FAX Overview (Windows Reduce paper consumption and save time by using Brother's PC-FAX software to send faxes directly from your machine. • ® Configure PC-FAX (Windows • ® Configure your PC-Fax Address Book (Windows...
  • Page 260 Windows 8 and Windows Launch (Brother Utilities), and then click the drop-down list and select your model name (if not already selected). Click PC-FAX in the left navigation bar, and then click Setup Sending. The PC-FAX Setup dialog box appears.
  • Page 261 > Configure your PC-Fax ® Address Book (Windows ® Configure your PC-Fax Address Book (Windows Add, edit and delete members and groups to personalize your Brother Address Book. • ® Add a Member to the Address Book (Windows • ®...
  • Page 262 > Add a Member to the Address Book (Windows ® Add a Member to the Address Book (Windows Add new people and their fax information to the PC-Fax Address Book if you want to send a fax using Brother PC-Fax software. 1. Do one of the following: ®...
  • Page 263 3. Type the member's information in the corresponding fields. Only the Name field is required. 4. Click OK. Related Information ® • Configure your PC-Fax Address Book (Windows...
  • Page 264 8 and Windows Launch (Brother Utilities), and then click the drop-down list and select your model name (if not already selected). Click PC-FAX in the left navigation bar, and then click Address Book (Send). The Address Book dialog box appears.
  • Page 265 3. Type the name of the new group in the Group Name field. 4. In the Available Names field, select each name you want to include in the group, and then click Add >>. Members added to the group appear in the Group Members box. 5.
  • Page 266 8 and Windows Launch (Brother Utilities), and then click the drop-down list and select your model name (if not already selected). Click PC-FAX in the left navigation bar, and then click Address Book (Send). The Address Book dialog box appears.
  • Page 267 8 and Windows Launch (Brother Utilities), and then click the drop-down list and select your model name (if not already selected). Click PC-FAX in the left navigation bar, and then click Address Book (Send). The Address Book dialog box appears.
  • Page 268 8 and Windows Launch (Brother Utilities), and then click the drop-down list and select your model name (if not already selected). Click PC-FAX in the left navigation bar, and then click Address Book (Send). The Address Book dialog box appears.
  • Page 269 Select and add the items in the order you want them listed. 5. If you are exporting to an ASCII file, under the Divide Character section, select the Tab or Comma option to separate the data fields. 6. Click OK. 7.
  • Page 270 8 and Windows Launch (Brother Utilities), and then click the drop-down list and select your model name (if not already selected). Click PC-FAX in the left navigation bar, and then click Address Book (Send). The Address Book dialog box appears.
  • Page 271 You must select and add fields from the Available Items list in the same order they are listed in the import text file. 5. If you are importing an ASCII file, under the Divide Character section, select the Tab or Comma option to separate the data fields.
  • Page 272 1. Create a file in any application on your computer. 2. Select the print command in your application. 3. Select Brother PC-FAX as your printer, and then complete your print operation. The Brother PC-FAX dialog box appears. 4. Type a fax number using one of the following methods: •...
  • Page 273 PC-FAX for Windows > Receive Faxes on Your Computer (Windows ® Receive Faxes on Your Computer (Windows Use Brother's PC-FAX software to receive faxes on your computer, screen them and print only those faxes you want. • ® Receive Faxes Using PC-FAX Receive (Windows...
  • Page 274 When you turn off your computer, your machine will continue to receive and store faxes in your Brother machine's memory. The machine's LCD will display the number of stored faxes received. When you start this application, the software will transfer all received faxes to your computer at once.
  • Page 275 Windows 8 and Windows Launch (Brother Utilities), and then click the drop-down list and select your model name (if not already selected). Click PC-FAX in the left navigation bar, and then click Receive. 2. Confirm the message and click Yes.
  • Page 276 Configure the path to save PC-FAX files and select the received document format. Device Select the Brother machine that you want to receive PC-FAX. Lock (available only for Administrators) Restrict users who do not have administrator privileges from configuring the settings options shown above.
  • Page 277 4. Select the appropriate connection method. Select your machine from the automatic search results below. Connected Brother machines will be displayed. Select a device from the list. Click OK. Specify your machine by IP address Type the machine's IP address in the IP Address field, and then click OK.
  • Page 278 5. To change the computer name that will appear on the machine's LCD, type the new name in the Enter your PC display name (Max 15 Characters) field. 6. Click OK. Related Information ® • Run Brother's PC-FAX Receive on Your Computer (Windows...
  • Page 279 ® Home > > PC-FAX > PC-FAX for Windows > Receive Faxes on Your Computer ® ® ® (Windows > Receive Faxes Using PC-FAX Receive (Windows > View Received Messages (Windows ® View Received Messages (Windows Receiving Status Icon Indicated Status Standby mode No unread messages Receiving messages...
  • Page 280 Even after closing the window, PC-FAX Receive is active and the (PC-FAX Receive ) icon will remain in your computer task tray. To close PC-FAX Receive, click the icon in the computer task tray and click Close. Related Information ® •...

  • Page 281: Pc-Fax For Mac

    > PC-FAX > PC-FAX for Mac PC-FAX for Mac Use Brother's PC-FAX software to send faxes directly from your Mac without printing them. This feature helps reduce your paper consumption and save time. • Send Faxes from Your Application (Mac)
  • Page 282 Home > > PC-FAX > PC-FAX for Mac > Send Faxes from Your Application (Mac) Send Faxes from Your Application (Mac) PC-FAX supports only black and white faxes. A black and white fax will be sent even if the original data is color and the receiving fax machine supports color faxes.
  • Page 283 To send a fax to more than one number, click the Add button after entering the first fax number and type the next fax number. The destination fax numbers will be listed in the Destination Fax Numbers field. 6. Click Print to send the fax. Related Information •...

  • Page 284: Network

    Home > Network Network • Get Started • Network Management Software and Utilities • Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network • Advanced Network Features • Technical Information for Advanced Users...

  • Page 285: Get Started

    > Get Started Get Started We recommend setting up and connecting to your network using the Brother installation CD-ROM. This section provides more information on network connection types, introduces various methods to manage your network and explains some useful network features of your Brother machine.

  • Page 286: Supported Basic Network Features

    ® 7, Windows 8 and ® Windows 10 only) Related Information • Get Started BRAdmin Light is available as a download from your model's page at support.brother.com. BRAdmin Professional is available as a download from your model's page at support.brother.com.

  • Page 287: Network Management Software And Utilities

    Home > Network > Network Management Software and Utilities Network Management Software and Utilities Configure and change your Brother machine's network settings using a management utility. • Learn about Network Management Software and Utilities • Change Machine Settings from Your Computer...

  • Page 288: Learn About Network Management Software And Utilities

    ® BRAdmin Light (Windows BRAdmin Light is a utility for the initial setup of Brother network-connected devices. This utility can search for Brother products on your network, view the status and configure the basic network settings, such as IP address.

  • Page 289: Additional Methods Of Configuring Your Brother Machine For A Wireless Network

    Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network To connect your machine to your wireless network, we recommend using the Installation CD-ROM.

  • Page 290: Before Configuring Your Brother Machine For A Wireless Network

    Before attempting to configure a wireless network, confirm the following: • To achieve optimum results with normal everyday document printing, place the Brother machine as close to the wireless LAN access point/router as possible with minimal obstructions. Large objects and walls between the two devices and interference from other electronic devices can affect the data transfer speed of your documents.

  • Page 291: Configure Your Machine For A Wireless Network Using The One Push Method Of Wi-Fi Protected Setup ™ (Wps) Or Aoss

    If your wireless device is connected successfully, the machine's LCD displays [Connected]. You have completed the wireless network setup. To install drivers and software necessary for operating your device, insert the Brother installation disc into your computer or go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com.

  • Page 292: Configure Your Machine For A Wireless Network Using The Pin Method Of Wi-Fi Protected Setup ™ (Wps)

    Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless ™ Network > Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the PIN Method ™...
  • Page 293 8. Select your machine and click Next. 9. Type the PIN displayed on the machine's LCD, and then click Next. 10. Select your network, and then click Next. 11. Click Close. Related Information • Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network...

  • Page 294: Configure Your Machine For A Wireless Network In Ad-Hoc Mode Using A New Ssid

    If your wireless device is connected successfully, the machine's LCD displays [Connected]. You have completed the wireless network setup. To install drivers and software necessary for operating your device, insert the Brother installation disc into your computer or go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com.

  • Page 295: Configure Your Machine For A Wireless Network When The Ssid Is Not Broadcast

    Infrastructure WPA2-PSK 12345678 If your router uses WEP encryption, enter the key used as the first WEP key. Your Brother machine supports the use of the first WEP key only. 2. Press Settings. 3. Press a or b to select the following: a.
  • Page 296 If your wireless device is connected successfully, the machine's LCD displays [Connected]. You have completed the wireless network setup. To install drivers and software necessary for operating your device, insert the Brother installation disc into your computer or go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com.

  • Page 297: Use Wi-Fi Direct

    Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network > Use ® Wi-Fi Direct ® Use Wi-Fi Direct • Print or Scan from Your Mobile Device Using Wi-Fi Direct • Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network •...
  • Page 298 Wi-Fi Direct is one of the wireless configuration methods developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance . It allows you to ™ configure a secured wireless network between your Brother machine and a mobile device, such as an Android ® device, Windows device, iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad, without using an access point.
  • Page 299 Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network > ® Wi-Fi Direct > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Configure your Wi-Fi Direct network settings from your machine's control panel.
  • Page 300 Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) To use Brother iPrint&Scan functionality in a Wi-Fi Direct network configured by one-push configuration using Wi- Fi Direct or by PIN Method configuration using Wi-Fi Direct, the device you use to configure Wi-Fi Direct must be ™...
  • Page 301 • When your Brother machine is not the G/O, it will display available device names with which to configure a Wi-Fi Direct network. Select the mobile device to which you want to connect and press OK. Search for available devices again by selecting [Rescan].
  • Page 302 [Activate Wi-Fi Direct on other device. Then press OK.] appears. Press OK on your Brother machine. This will start the Wi-Fi Direct setup. 5. If your mobile device connects successfully, the machine displays [Connected]. You have completed the Wi-Fi Direct network setup.
  • Page 303 When [PIN Code] appears, enter the PIN displayed on your mobile device in the machine. Press OK. Follow the instructions and go to next step. If the PIN is displayed on your Brother machine, enter the PIN in your mobile device.
  • Page 304 [Activate Wi-Fi Direct on other device. Then press OK.] appears. Press OK on your Brother machine. This will start the Wi-Fi Direct setup. 5. The machine will wait for a connection request from your mobile device. When [PIN Code] appears, enter the PIN displayed on your mobile device in the machine.
  • Page 305 Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network > ® Wi-Fi Direct > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Manually Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Manually If your mobile device does not support Wi-Fi Direct or WPS, you must configure a Wi-Fi Direct network manually.

  • Page 306: Advanced Network Features

    Home > Network > Advanced Network Features Advanced Network Features • Print the Network Configuration Report...

  • Page 307: Print The Network Configuration Report

    The machine prints the current Network Configuration Report. Related Information • Advanced Network Features • Where Can I Find My Brother Machine's Network Settings? ® • Use the Network Connection Repair Tool (Windows • I Want to Check that My Network Devices are Working Correctly •...

  • Page 308: Technical Information For Advanced Users

    Home > Network > Technical Information for Advanced Users Technical Information for Advanced Users • Reset the Network Settings to Factory Default • Print the WLAN Report...

  • Page 309: Reset The Network Settings To Factory Default

    Home > Network > Technical Information for Advanced Users > Reset the Network Settings to Factory Default Reset the Network Settings to Factory Default You can use your machine's control panel to reset the print server to its default factory settings. This resets all information, such as the password and IP address.

  • Page 310: Print The Wlan Report

    Related Information • Technical Information for Advanced Users • Wireless LAN Report Error Codes • My Brother Machine Cannot Print, Scan, or PC-FAX Receive over the Network • I Want to Check that My Network Devices are Working Correctly...
  • Page 311 The security information (SSID/Network Key) is incorrect. Confirm the SSID and Network Key. If your router uses WEP encryption, enter the key used as the first WEP key. Your Brother machine supports the use of the first WEP key only. TS-06 The wireless security information (Authentication method/Encryption method/Network Key) is incorrect.
  • Page 312 Related Information • Print the WLAN Report • My Brother Machine Cannot Print, Scan, or PC-FAX Receive over the Network • I Want to Check that My Network Devices are Working Correctly • Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network in Ad-Hoc Mode Using a New SSID...

  • Page 313: Security

    Home > Security Security • Lock the Machine Settings...

  • Page 314: Lock The Machine Settings

    Lock the Machine Settings Before turning on the machine's access lock feature, make a careful note of your password. If you forget the password, you must reset all passwords stored in the machine by calling your administrator or Brother Customer Service.

  • Page 315: About Using Tx Lock

    Home > Security > Lock the Machine Settings > About Using TX Lock About Using TX Lock Block unauthorized data transmission to and from the machine. TX Lock lets you prevent unauthorized access to the machine. While TX Lock is On, the following operations are available: •...
  • Page 316 Home > Security > Lock the Machine Settings > About Using TX Lock > Set the TX Lock Password Set the TX Lock Password 1. Press Settings. 2. Press a or b to select the following: a. Select [Fax]. Press OK. b.
  • Page 317 Home > Security > Lock the Machine Settings > About Using TX Lock > Change the TX Lock Password Change the TX Lock Password 1. Press Settings. 2. Press a or b to select the following: a. Select [Fax]. Press OK. b.
  • Page 318 Home > Security > Lock the Machine Settings > About Using TX Lock > Turn TX Lock On/Off Turn TX Lock On/Off 1. Press Settings. 2. Press a or b to select the following: a. Select [Fax]. Press OK. b. Select [Miscellaneous]. Press OK. c.

  • Page 319: Mobile/Web Connect

    Home > Mobile/Web Connect Mobile/Web Connect • Brother Web Connect • Google Cloud Print • ® Mopria Print Service • Brother iPrint&Scan for mobile...

  • Page 320: Brother Web Connect

    > Brother Web Connect Brother Web Connect • Brother Web Connect Overview • Online Services Used with Brother Web Connect • Conditions for Using Brother Web Connect • Set Up Brother Web Connect • Scan and Upload Documents Using Brother Web Connect...

  • Page 321: Brother Web Connect Overview

    3. Photos, images, documents and other files 4. Web Service To use Brother Web Connect, your Brother machine must be connected to a network that has access to the Internet, through either a wired or wireless connection. For network setups that use a proxy server, the machine must also be configured to use a proxy server. If you are unsure of your network configuration, check with your network administrator.

  • Page 322: Online Services Used With Brother Web Connect

    To use Brother Web Connect, you must have an account with the online service you want to use. If you do not already have an account, use a computer to access the service's website and create an account.
  • Page 323 Related Information • Brother Web Connect...

  • Page 324: Conditions For Using Brother Web Connect

    Home > Mobile/Web Connect > Brother Web Connect > Conditions for Using Brother Web Connect Conditions for Using Brother Web Connect • Brother Software Installation for Using Brother Web Connect • Configure the Proxy Server Settings Using the Machine's Control Panel...
  • Page 325 Brother machine's software installed. ® For Windows To install the Brother Software and configure the machine to be able to print over your wired or wireless network, see the Quick Setup Guide included with your Brother machine. For Mac: To install Full Driver & Software Package, go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com.
  • Page 326 Select [Proxy Connection]. Press OK. e. Select [On]. Press OK. Press the option that you want to set, and then enter the proxy server information. Press OK. 3. Press Stop/Exit. Related Information • Conditions for Using Brother Web Connect...

  • Page 327: Set Up Brother Web Connect

    Set Up Brother Web Connect • Brother Web Connect Setup Overview • Create an Account for Each Online Service Before Using Brother Web Connect • Apply for Brother Web Connect Access • Register an Account on Your Brother Machine for Brother Web Connect...
  • Page 328 1. User registration 2. Web Service 3. Obtain account Step 2: Apply for Brother Web Connect access. Start Brother Web Connect access using a computer and obtain a temporary ID. Enter account information Brother Web Connect Obtain temporary ID application page 1.
  • Page 329 Connect To use Brother Web Connect to access an online service, you must have an account with that online service. If you do not already have an account, use a computer to access the service's website and create an account.
  • Page 330 Web Connect Access Apply for Brother Web Connect Access To use Brother Web Connect to access online services, you must first apply for Brother Web Connect access using a computer that has the Brother Software installed. 1. Access the Brother Web Connect application website:...
  • Page 331 24 hours. 5. Close the web browser. Now that you have a Brother Web Connect access ID, you must register this ID on your machine, and then use your machine to access the web service you want to use.
  • Page 332 Select [Register/Delete]. Press OK. c. Select [Register Account]. Press OK. 3. The machine will prompt you to enter the temporary ID you received when you applied for Brother Web Connect access. Press OK. 4. Enter the temporary ID using the dial pad. Press OK.

  • Page 333: Scan And Upload Documents Using Brother Web Connect

    If information regarding the Internet connection appears on the machine's LCD, read the information and press OK. • Occasionally, updates or announcements about Brother Web Connect's features will appear on the LCD. Read the information, and then press OK. 3. Press a or b to select the following: a.

  • Page 334: Google Cloud Print

    Home > Mobile/Web Connect > Google Cloud Print Google Cloud Print • Google Cloud Print Overview • Before Using Google Cloud Print • ™ ™ Print from Google Chrome or Chrome OS • ™ Print from Google Drive for Mobile •...

  • Page 335: Google Cloud Print Overview

    Home > Mobile/Web Connect > Google Cloud Print > Google Cloud Print Overview Google Cloud Print Overview ™ Google Cloud Print is a Google service that allows you to print to a printer registered to your Google account using a network-compatible device (such as a mobile phone or computer) without installing the printer driver on the device.

  • Page 336: Before Using Google Cloud Print

    Home > Mobile/Web Connect > Google Cloud Print > Before Using Google Cloud Print Before Using Google Cloud Print • Network Settings for Using Google Cloud Print • ™ Register Your Machine with Google Cloud Print Using Google Chrome • Register Your Machine with Google Cloud Print Using Web Based Management...
  • Page 337 ™ In order to use Google Cloud Print , your Brother machine must be connected to a network that has access to the Internet, either through a wired or wireless connection. To connect and configure your machine correctly, see the Quick Setup Guide or related topics in this guide.
  • Page 338 6. When a confirmation message appears on your machine, press the [OK] button. If the confirmation message does not appear on your machine's LCD, repeat these steps. 7. When your Brother machine is successfully registered, it will appear in the My devices field. Related Information •...
  • Page 339 Before you begin to register your machine, confirm that the correct date and time are set on the machine's control panel. See Related Information. 1. Confirm that your Brother machine is connected to the same network as your computer or mobile device. 2. Start your web browser.
  • Page 340 9. When you have finished registering your machine, return to the Web Based Management screen and make sure that Registration Status is set to Registered. Related Information • Before Using Google Cloud Print • Set the Date & Time...

  • Page 341: Print From Google Chrome ™ Or Chrome Os

    Chrome OS ™ ™ Print from Google Chrome or Chrome OS 1. Make sure your Brother machine is turned on. 2. Open the web page that you want to print. ™ 3. Click the Google Chrome menu icon. 4. Click Print.

  • Page 342: Print From Google Drive ™ For Mobile

    Google Cloud Print > Print from Google Drive for Mobile ™ Print from Google Drive for Mobile 1. Make sure your Brother machine is turned on. ™ ™ 2. Access Google Drive from your Android or Apple device’s web browser.

  • Page 343: Print From Gmail ™ Webmail Service For Mobile

    > Print from Gmail Webmail Service for Mobile ™ Print from Gmail Webmail Service for Mobile 1. Make sure your Brother machine is turned on. ™ ™ 2. Access the Gmail webmail service from your Android or Apple device’s web browser.

  • Page 344: Mopria ® Print Service

    ™ 1. Android 4.4 or later ® 2. Wi-Fi Connection 3. Your Brother machine ® ™ ™ You must download the Mopria Print Service from the Google Play Store and install it on your Android device. Before using this service, you must turn it on.

  • Page 345: Brother Iprint&Scan For Mobile

    Download and install Brother iPrint&Scan from the Google Play Store app. • For Apple Devices Brother iPrint&Scan allows you to use features of your Brother machine directly from your Apple device. Download and install Brother iPrint&Scan from the App Store. ® •...

  • Page 346: Controlcenter

    Home > ControlCenter ControlCenter Use Brother's ControlCenter software utility to quickly access your frequently-used applications. Using ControlCenter gives you direct access to specific applications. • ® ControlCenter4 (Windows • ControlCenter2 (Mac)

  • Page 347: Controlcenter4 (Windows ® )

    Set Up the Brother Machine Using ControlCenter4 (Windows • ® Create a Custom Tab Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows • ® Set Up the Brother Machine from Your Computer (Windows • ® Set Up Your Brother Address Book Using ControlCenter4 (Windows...

  • Page 348: Change The Operation Mode In Controlcenter4 (Windows ® )

    ® Home > ControlCenter > ControlCenter4 (Windows > Change the Operation Mode in ControlCenter4 ® (Windows ® Change the Operation Mode in ControlCenter4 (Windows ControlCenter4 has two operation modes: Home Mode and Advanced Mode. You can change modes at any time.
  • Page 349 • Advanced Mode ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode gives you more control over the details of your machine's features and allows you to customize one-button scan actions. To change operation mode: 1. Click the (ControlCenter4) icon in the task tray, and then select Open. 2.

  • Page 350: Scan Using Controlcenter4 Home Mode (Windows ® )

    ® Home > ControlCenter > ControlCenter4 (Windows > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode ® (Windows ® Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows Use ControlCenter4 Home Mode to access your machine's main features. • ® Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows •...

  • Page 351: Scan Using Controlcenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows ® )

    ® Home > ControlCenter > ControlCenter4 (Windows > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode ® (Windows ® Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode gives you more control over the details of your machine's features and allows you to customize one-button scan actions. •...

  • Page 352: Set Up The Brother Machine Using Controlcenter4 (Windows ® )

    ® Home > ControlCenter > ControlCenter4 (Windows > Set Up the Brother Machine Using ControlCenter4 ® (Windows ® Set Up the Brother Machine Using ControlCenter4 (Windows 1. Click the (ControlCenter4) icon in the task tray, and then click Open. 2. Click the Device Settings tab.
  • Page 353 137 and 161. ® • If you are using Windows Firewall and you installed the Brother software and drivers from the CD-ROM, the necessary firewall settings have already been set. Related Information ®...

  • Page 354: Create A Custom Tab Using Controlcenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows ® )

    ® Home > ControlCenter > ControlCenter4 (Windows > Create a Custom Tab Using ControlCenter4 ® Advanced Mode (Windows Create a Custom Tab Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode ® (Windows You can create up to three customized tabs, each including up to five customized buttons, with your preferred settings.
  • Page 355 Related Information ® • ControlCenter4 (Windows...

  • Page 356: Controlcenter2 (Mac)

    Home > ControlCenter > ControlCenter2 (Mac) ControlCenter2 (Mac) • Scan Using ControlCenter2 (Mac) • Set Up the Brother Machine Using ControlCenter2 (Mac) • Turn On the AutoLoad Feature (Mac) • Set Up Your Brother Address Book Using ControlCenter2 (Mac)

  • Page 357: Scan Using Controlcenter2 (Mac)

    > ControlCenter2 (Mac) > Scan Using ControlCenter2 (Mac) Scan Using ControlCenter2 (Mac) Use Brother's ControlCenter software to scan photos and save them as JPEGs, PDFs, or other file formats. • Scan Using ControlCenter2 (Mac) • Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File Using ControlCenter2 (Mac) •...

  • Page 358: Set Up The Brother Machine Using Controlcenter2 (Mac)

    ControlCenter2 (Mac) > Set Up the Brother Machine Using ControlCenter2 (Mac) Set Up the Brother Machine Using ControlCenter2 (Mac) 1. In the Finder menu bar, click Go > Applications > Brother, and then double-click the (ControlCenter) icon. The ControlCenter2 screen appears.
  • Page 359 Print Click to print the selected items on the machine. You cannot print the data until it is uploaded to the machine. Click Apply to upload the new data to the machine, and then click Print. Click to start uploading data to the machine, and then exit the Remote Setup Program. If an error message appears, enter the correct data again, and then click OK.

  • Page 360: Turn On The Autoload Feature (Mac)

    Turn On the AutoLoad Feature (Mac) Turn on AutoLoad to launch ControlCenter2 automatically each time you start your Mac. 1. In the Finder menu bar, click Go > Applications > Brother, and then double-click the (ControlCenter) icon. The ControlCenter2 screen appears.

  • Page 361: Troubleshooting

    If you think there is a problem with your machine, first check each of the items below, then try to identify the problem, and follow our troubleshooting tips. You can correct most problems yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips.

  • Page 362: Error And Maintenance Messages

    The most common error and maintenance messages are shown in the table. You can correct most errors and perform routine maintenance yourself. If you need more tips, go to your model's FAQs & Troubleshooting page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com. •...
  • Page 363 A used ink cartridge was reinstalled. Remove the used ink cartridge and install a new one. If you are not using Genuine Brother ink, Use a new Genuine Brother Ink Cartridge. the machine may not detect the ink If the error is not cleared, call Brother cartridge.
  • Page 364 12 times. cause numerous cleaning cycles since the machine automatically cleans upon power up. The use of non-Brother ink may cause frequent cleanings because non-Brother ink could cause poor print quality which is resolved by cleaning. The more cleaning the machine requires, the faster these boxes will fill up.
  • Page 365 No Device When configuring the Wi-Fi Direct • Make sure your machine and mobile network, the Brother machine cannot find device are in the Wi-Fi Direct mode. (Wi-Fi Direct) your mobile device. • Move the mobile device closer to your Brother machine.
  • Page 366 Error Message Cause Action No Paper Fed The machine is out of paper or paper is Do one of the following: not correctly loaded in the paper tray. • Refill the paper tray, and then press Black Start or Color Start. •...
  • Page 367 Error Message Cause Action 2. Make sure you loaded the paper in a Portrait position, by setting the paper guides at the indicators for your paper size. See Related Information: Load Paper. 3. After you have checked the paper size and the paper position, press Black Start or Color Start.
  • Page 368 Related Information • Troubleshooting • Transfer Your Faxes or Fax Journal Report • Error Messages When Using the Brother Web Connect Feature • LCD Overview • Print the Network Configuration Report • Replace the Ink Cartridges •...

  • Page 369: Transfer Your Faxes Or Fax Journal Report

    Use PC-Fax Receive to Transfer Received Faxes to Your Computer (Windows only) • Reset the Network Settings to Factory Default • Reset Your Brother Machine • Reset Functions • Paper is Jammed Inside and in the Front of the Machine (Jam A Inside/Front) •...
  • Page 370 Home > Troubleshooting > Error and Maintenance Messages > Transfer Your Faxes or Fax Journal Report > Transfer Faxes to Another Fax Machine Transfer Faxes to Another Fax Machine If you have not set up your Station ID, you cannot enter fax transfer mode. 1.
  • Page 371 You can transfer the faxes from your machine's memory to your computer. 1. Press Stop/Exit to interrupt the error temporarily. 2. Make sure you have installed Brother driver on your computer, and then turn on PC-FAX Receive on the computer. Do one of the following: ®...
  • Page 372 Home > Troubleshooting > Error and Maintenance Messages > Transfer Your Faxes or Fax Journal Report > Transfer the Fax Journal Report to Another Fax Machine Transfer the Fax Journal Report to Another Fax Machine If you have not set up your Station ID, you cannot enter fax transfer mode. 1.

  • Page 373: Error Messages When Using The Brother Web Connect Feature

    Web Connect Feature Error Messages When Using the Brother Web Connect Feature Your Brother machine displays an error message if an error occurs. The most common error messages are shown in the following chart. You can correct most errors yourself. If you need more tips, go to your model's FAQs & Troubleshooting page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com.
  • Page 374 Error Messages Cause Action Server Error 01 The machine's authentication Apply for Brother Web Connect information (needed to access the access again to receive a new Authentication is invalid. service) has expired or is invalid. temporary ID, and then use the new...

  • Page 375: Document Jams

    Home > Troubleshooting > Document Jams Document Jams • Document is Jammed in the Top of the ADF Unit • Document is Jammed inside the ADF Unit • Remove Paper Scraps Jammed in the ADF • Error and Maintenance Messages...

  • Page 376: Document Is Jammed In The Top Of The Adf Unit

    Home > Troubleshooting > Document Jams > Document is Jammed in the Top of the ADF Unit Document is Jammed in the Top of the ADF Unit 1. Remove any paper from the ADF. 2. Open the ADF cover. 3. Remove the jammed document by pulling it upward. 4.

  • Page 377: Document Is Jammed Inside The Adf Unit

    Home > Troubleshooting > Document Jams > Document is Jammed inside the ADF Unit Document is Jammed inside the ADF Unit 1. Remove any paper that is not jammed from the ADF. 2. Lift the document cover. 3. Pull the jammed document out to the left. 4.

  • Page 378: Remove Paper Scraps Jammed In The Adf

    Home > Troubleshooting > Document Jams > Remove Paper Scraps Jammed in the ADF Remove Paper Scraps Jammed in the ADF 1. Lift the document cover. 2. Insert a piece of stiff paper, such as cardstock, into the ADF to push any small paper scraps through. 3.

  • Page 379: Printer Jam Or Paper Jam

    Home > Troubleshooting > Printer Jam or Paper Jam Printer Jam or Paper Jam Locate and remove the jammed paper. • Paper is Jammed Inside and in the Front of the Machine (Jam A Inside/Front) • Paper is Jammed in the Front of the Machine (Jam B Front) •...

  • Page 380: Paper Is Jammed Inside And In The Front Of The Machine (Jam A Inside/Front)

    Home > Troubleshooting > Printer Jam or Paper Jam > Paper is Jammed Inside and in the Front of the Machine (Jam A Inside/Front) Paper is Jammed Inside and in the Front of the Machine (Jam A Inside/ Front) If the LCD displays [Jam A Inside/Front] or [Repeat Jam A Inside/Front], follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 381 IMPORTANT • DO NOT touch the encoder strip, a thin strip of plastic that stretches across the width of the machine (1). Doing this may cause damage to the machine. • If the print head is in the right corner as shown in the illustration (2), you cannot move it. Follow these steps: a.
  • Page 382 Hold the concave areas with the triangle marks as shown in the illustration (3) to move the print head. • If ink gets on your skin or clothing, immediately wash it off with soap or detergent. If your LCD error message was [Repeat Jam A Inside/Front], move the print head (if needed) to take out any paper remaining in this area.
  • Page 383 If your LCD error message was [Repeat Jam A Inside/Front], do the following: a. Make sure you look carefully inside (1) for any scraps of paper. b. Squeeze both levers (1), and then open the Jam Clear Cover at the back of the machine. c.
  • Page 384 9. While holding the paper tray in the machine, pull out the paper support (1) until it locks into place, and then unfold the paper support flap (2). 10. Reconnect the power cord. Related Information • Printer Jam or Paper Jam •...

  • Page 385: Paper Is Jammed In The Front Of The Machine (Jam B Front)

    Home > Troubleshooting > Printer Jam or Paper Jam > Paper is Jammed in the Front of the Machine (Jam B Front) Paper is Jammed in the Front of the Machine (Jam B Front) If the LCD displays [Jam B Front] or [Repeat Jam B Front], follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 386 If your LCD error message was [Repeat Jam B Front], do the following: a. Make sure you look carefully inside (1) for any scraps of paper. b. Squeeze both levers (1), and then open the Jam Clear Cover at the back of the machine. c.
  • Page 387 6. While holding the paper tray in the machine, pull out the paper support (1) until it locks into place, and then unfold the paper support flap (2). 7. Reconnect the power cord. Related Information • Printer Jam or Paper Jam •...

  • Page 388: Paper Is Jammed In The Back Of The Machine (Jam C Rear)

    Home > Troubleshooting > Printer Jam or Paper Jam > Paper is Jammed in the Back of the Machine (Jam C Rear) Paper is Jammed in the Back of the Machine (Jam C Rear) If the LCD displays [Jam C Rear], follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 389 6. Close the Jam Clear Cover. Make sure the cover is closed completely. 7. Put the paper tray firmly back in the machine. 8. While holding the paper tray in the machine, pull out the paper support (1) until it locks into place, and then unfold the paper support flap (2).

  • Page 390: If You Are Having Difficulty With Your Machine

    If you think there is a problem with your machine, check the following topics. You can correct most problems yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit support.brother.com. Using non-Brother supplies may affect the print quality, hardware performance, and machine reliability.

  • Page 391: Paper Handling And Printing Problems

    XP and Windows Server 2003 Click the Start > Printers and Faxes. Right-click Brother MFC-XXXX Printer (where XXXX is your model name). Make sure Use Printer Online is not listed. If it is listed, click this option to set the driver Online.
  • Page 392 Difficulties Suggestions ® ® • Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 Click the Start > Printers and Faxes. ® ® • Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 Click /Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Printers. ® ® •...
  • Page 393 • The ink cartridge may not have been stored correctly before use. Make sure you are using Genuine Brother Ink. Using non-Brother supplies may affect the print quality, hardware performance, and machine reliability. Make sure you are using one of the recommended types of paper.
  • Page 394 See Related Information: Paper Weight and Thickness. Photo paper does not feed When you print on Brother Photo paper, load one extra sheet of the same photo correctly. paper in the paper tray. An extra sheet has been included in the paper package for this purpose.
  • Page 395 • Change the Paper Size and Paper Type • Acceptable Paper and Other Print Media • Clean the Print Head from Your Brother Machine ® • Clean the Print Head from Your Computer (Windows • Clean the Print Head from Your Computer (Mac) •...
  • Page 396 • Clean the Paper Feed Rollers • Clean the Paper Pick-up Rollers • Printer Jam or Paper Jam • Copy on Both Sides of the Paper (1-sided to 2-sided/2-sided to 2-sided) • Shrink Page Size of an Oversized Incoming Fax •...

  • Page 397: Telephone And Fax Problems

    For Example: If you subscribe to Call Waiting or some other custom service and its signal comes through the line while your machine is sending or receiving a fax, the signal can temporarily interrupt or disrupt the faxes. Brother’s ECM (Error Correction Mode) feature should help overcome this problem. This condition is related to the telephone system industry and is common to all devices that send and receive information on a single, shared line with custom features.
  • Page 398 Related Information: Distinctive Ring. • If your Brother machine shares a line with other telephones and you want it to automatically answer all incoming faxes, you should select the Fax/Tel mode. In Fax/Tel mode, your Brother machine will receive faxes automatically and produce a pseudo/double-ring to alert you to answer voice calls.
  • Page 399 Difficulties Suggestions If you are using a telephone answering machine (External TAD mode) on the same line as the Brother machine, make sure your answering machine is set up correctly. See Related Information: Connect an External TAD. 1. Plug the telephone line cord directly from the telephone wall jack to your Brother machine’s LINE jack.
  • Page 400 Difficulties Suggestions See Related Information: Cancel a Fax in Progress. See Related Information: Check and Cancel a Pending Fax. If you often get transmission errors due to possible interference on the telephone line or if you are using a VoIP system, try changing the Compatibility setting to Basic(for VoIP).
  • Page 401 Home > Troubleshooting > If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine > Telephone and Fax problems > Set Dial Tone Detection Set Dial Tone Detection Setting the Dial Tone to [Detection] will shorten the Dial Tone detect pause. 1. Press Settings. 2.
  • Page 402 ECM, except for color fax-sending. Unless interference is a recurring problem on your telephone line, you may prefer to use it only when needed. To improve compatibility with most VoIP services, Brother recommends changing the compatibility setting to [Basic(for VoIP)].

  • Page 403: Other Problems

    Scanning Difficulties Difficulties Suggestions TWAIN or WIA errors appear Make sure the Brother TWAIN or WIA driver is selected as the primary source in when starting to scan. ™ ™ your scanning application. For example, in Nuance...
  • Page 404 • Clean the Scanner • Load Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) • Load Documents on the Scanner Glass...

  • Page 405: Network Problems

    Where Can I Find My Brother Machine's Network Settings? • I Cannot Complete the Wireless Network Setup Configuration • My Brother Machine Cannot Print, Scan, or PC-FAX Receive over the Network • I Want to Check that My Network Devices are Working Correctly •...
  • Page 406 ® Network Connection Repair Tool (Windows ® Use the Network Connection Repair Tool (Windows Use the Network Connection Repair Tool to fix the Brother machine's network settings. It will assign the correct IP address and Subnet Mask. ® ® ®...
  • Page 407 If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine > Network Problems > Where Can I Find My Brother Machine's Network Settings? Where Can I Find My Brother Machine's Network Settings? • Change Machine Settings from Your Computer • Print the Network Configuration Report...
  • Page 408 Wi-Fi Direct), try the one-push configuration using WPS (recommended) and set the Brother machine as a G/O. Your Brother machine is Move your Brother machine within about 3.3 feet (1 meter) of the Wi-Fi Direct placed too far from your mobile device when you configure the Wi-Fi Direct network settings.
  • Page 409 Cause Action Interface If you have checked and • Turn your Brother machine off and back on. Then try to configure Wi-Fi Direct tried all of the above, but still the Wi-Fi Direct settings again. cannot complete the Wi-Fi •...
  • Page 410 If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine > Network Problems > My Brother Machine Cannot Print, Scan, or PC-FAX Receive over the Network My Brother Machine Cannot Print, Scan, or PC-FAX Receive over the Network Cause Action Interface Your security software ®...
  • Page 411 Print the WLAN Report to check the error code on the printed report. Wireless not connected to the wireless network. If you have checked and tried all of the above, but your Brother machine still cannot print and scan, uninstall the Brother software and drivers and reinstall them. Related Information •...
  • Page 412 The Scanner Cover and the Jam Clear Cover are fully closed. • Paper is inserted correctly in the paper tray. Check that you can Ping the Brother machine from your computer using the IP address or Wireless "ping" the Brother ®...
  • Page 413 Check that My Network Devices are Working Correctly > Check Network Devices Using the Ping Command Check Network Devices Using the Ping Command Check the IP addresses of both your computer and your Brother machine, and then confirm whether the network is operating correctly. ®...
  • Page 414 • My Brother Machine Cannot Print, Scan, or PC-FAX Receive over the Network...
  • Page 415 > Google Cloud Print Problems Google Cloud Print Problems Difficulty Suggestions My Brother machine is not displayed in the printer list. Make sure your machine is turned on. ™ Confirm that Google Cloud Print is enabled. Confirm that your machine is registered with Google ™...

  • Page 416: Check The Machine Information

    Troubleshooting > Check the Machine Information Check the Machine Information Follow these instructions to check your Brother machine's serial number, firmware version and firmware update. 1. Press Settings. 2. Press a or b to select [Machine Info.]. Press OK. 3. Press a or b to select one of the following options:...

  • Page 417: Reset Your Brother Machine

    Home > Troubleshooting > Reset Your Brother Machine Reset Your Brother Machine IMPORTANT When you reset the machine, your faxes that are stored in the machine's memory may be deleted. Before you reset the machine, you can transfer your faxes to your computer or another fax machine so you will not lose any important messages.

  • Page 418: Reset Functions

    Faxes in memory 4. [All Settings] Use the Settings Reset function to reset all machine's settings to the settings originally set at the factory. Brother strongly recommends you perform this operation when you dispose of the machine. Related Information •...

  • Page 419: Routine Maintenance

    Home > Routine Maintenance Routine Maintenance • Replace the Ink Cartridges • Clean Your Brother Machine • Check Your Brother Machine • Correct the Paper Feed to Clear Vertical Lines • Pack and Ship Your Brother Machine...

  • Page 420: Replace The Ink Cartridges

    Replace the Ink Cartridges Your Brother machine is equipped with an ink dot counter. The ink dot counter automatically monitors the level of ink in each of the four cartridges. When the machine detects an ink cartridge is running out of ink, the machine will display a message.
  • Page 421 3. Open the new ink cartridge bag for the color indicated on the LCD, and take out the ink cartridge. 4. Turn the green release lever on the orange protective packing (1) counterclockwise until it clicks to release the vacuum seal. Then remove the orange protective packing as shown. IMPORTANT •...
  • Page 422 DO NOT dismantle or tamper with the ink cartridge; this can cause the ink to leak out of the cartridge. Related Information • Routine Maintenance • Error and Maintenance Messages • Paper Handling and Printing Problems • Pack and Ship Your Brother Machine...

  • Page 423: Clean Your Brother Machine

    > Clean Your Brother Machine Clean Your Brother Machine • Clean the Scanner • Clean the Print Head from Your Brother Machine • ® Clean the Print Head from Your Computer (Windows • Clean the Print Head from Your Computer (Mac) •...

  • Page 424: Clean The Scanner

    Home > Routine Maintenance > Clean Your Brother Machine > Clean the Scanner Clean the Scanner 1. Unplug the machine from the AC power outlet. 2. Lift the document cover (1). Clean the scanner glass (2) and the white plastic (3) with a soft lint-free cloth moistened with a non‑flammable glass cleaner.
  • Page 425 Related Information • Clean Your Brother Machine • Telephone and Fax problems • Other Problems...

  • Page 426: Clean The Print Head From Your Brother Machine

    The machine cleans the print head. • If you clean the print head and the print has not improved, try installing a new Genuine Brother Brand replacement ink cartridge for each problem color. Try cleaning the print head again. If the print has not improved, contact Brother Customer Service.

  • Page 427: Clean The Print Head From Your Computer (Windows ® )

    Click Control Panel on the Start screen. In the Hardware group, click View devices and printers. 2. Right-click the Brother MFC-XXXX Printer icon (where XXXX is your model name), and then select Printing preferences. If printer driver options appear, select your printer driver.
  • Page 428 • Paper Handling and Printing Problems • Clean the Print Head from Your Brother Machine...

  • Page 429: Clean The Print Head From Your Computer (Mac)

    8. Select the Normal, Strong, or Strongest option for the cleaning strength, and then click Next. 9. Click Start. The machine starts cleaning. Related Information • Clean Your Brother Machine • Paper Handling and Printing Problems • Clean the Print Head from Your Brother Machine...

  • Page 430: Clean The Machine's Lcd

    Home > Routine Maintenance > Clean Your Brother Machine > Clean the Machine's LCD Clean the Machine's LCD IMPORTANT DO NOT use liquid cleaners (including ethanol). 1. Press and hold down to turn off the machine. The LCD displays [Shutting Down] for a few seconds before the power goes off.

  • Page 431: Clean The Outside Of The Machine

    Home > Routine Maintenance > Clean Your Brother Machine > Clean the Outside of the Machine Clean the Outside of the Machine IMPORTANT • Use neutral detergents. Cleaning with volatile liquids such as thinner or benzine will damage the outside surface of the machine.

  • Page 432: Clean The Machine's Printer Platen

    Home > Routine Maintenance > Clean Your Brother Machine > Clean the Machine's Printer Platen Clean the Machine's Printer Platen WARNING Be sure to unplug the machine from the AC power outlet before cleaning the printer platen to avoid an electrical shock.

  • Page 433: Clean The Paper Feed Rollers

    Home > Routine Maintenance > Clean Your Brother Machine > Clean the Paper Feed Rollers Clean the Paper Feed Rollers If the paper feed rollers are stained with ink or have a buildup of paper dust, it may cause paper feed problems.
  • Page 434 Related Information • Clean Your Brother Machine • Paper Handling and Printing Problems...

  • Page 435: Clean The Paper Pick-Up Rollers

    Home > Routine Maintenance > Clean Your Brother Machine > Clean the Paper Pick-up Rollers Clean the Paper Pick-up Rollers Cleaning the paper pick-up rollers periodically may prevent paper jams by ensuring that paper feeds properly. 1. Unplug the machine from the AC power outlet.

  • Page 436: Check Your Brother Machine

    Routine Maintenance > Check Your Brother Machine Check Your Brother Machine • Check the Print Quality • Check the Print Alignment from Your Brother Machine • Check the Ink Volume • ® Monitor Machine Status from Your Computer (Windows •...

  • Page 437: Check The Print Quality

    If you clean the print head and the print has not improved, try installing a new Genuine Brother Brand replacement ink cartridge for each problem color. Try cleaning the print head again. If the print has not improved, contact Brother Customer Service.
  • Page 438 When a print head nozzle is clogged, the printed sample looks like this. After the print head nozzle is cleaned, the horizontal lines are gone. Related Information • Check Your Brother Machine • Paper Handling and Printing Problems...

  • Page 439: Check The Print Alignment From Your Brother Machine

    Check Your Brother Machine > Check the Print Alignment from Your Brother Machine Check the Print Alignment from Your Brother Machine If your printed text becomes blurred or images become faded after transporting the machine, adjust the print alignment. 1. Press Settings.

  • Page 440: Check The Ink Volume

    Home > Routine Maintenance > Check Your Brother Machine > Check the Ink Volume Check the Ink Volume Although an ink volume icon appears on the machine's LCD, you can use the ink menu to see a large graph showing the ink left in each cartridge.

  • Page 441: Monitor Machine Status From Your Computer (Windows ® )

    Windows 8 and Windows Launch (Brother Utilities), and then click the drop-down list and select your model name (if not already selected). Click Tools in the left navigation bar, and then click Status Monitor. Troubleshooting Click the Troubleshooting button to access the troubleshooting website.
  • Page 442 ® • Turn Off the Show Status Monitor Feature (Windows ® • Turn Off the Status Monitor (Windows ® • Cancel a Print Job (Windows • Check the Ink Volume...
  • Page 443 > Status Monitor Indicators and What They Mean (Windows ® Status Monitor Indicators and What They Mean (Windows When you start up your computer, the Brother Status Monitor icon appears on the task tray. • A green icon indicates the normal stand-by condition.
  • Page 444 The default setting is Only when printing from this PC. To turn it off, follow these steps: 1. Right-click the (Brother Status Monitor) icon or window, select the Status Monitor Settings option, and then click Options. The Options window appears.
  • Page 445 Computer (Windows > Turn Off the Status Monitor (Windows ® Turn Off the Status Monitor (Windows 1. Right-click the (Brother Status Monitor) icon or window, and then select Exit. 2. Click OK. Related Information ® • Monitor Machine Status from Your Computer (Windows...

  • Page 446: Monitor Machine Status From Your Computer (Mac)

    Computer (Mac) Monitor Machine Status from Your Computer (Mac) Brother's Status Monitor utility program is a configurable software tool for monitoring the status of a device and notifying you immediately in the event of an error. 1. Select System Preferences from the Apple Menu.
  • Page 447 Related Information • Check Your Brother Machine...

  • Page 448: Correct The Paper Feed To Clear Vertical Lines

    Home > Routine Maintenance > Correct the Paper Feed to Clear Vertical Lines Correct the Paper Feed to Clear Vertical Lines Adjust the paper feed to reduce vertical lines. (This feature is available only for Plain paper.) 1. Press Settings. 2.

  • Page 449: Pack And Ship Your Brother Machine

    Home > Routine Maintenance > Pack and Ship Your Brother Machine Pack and Ship Your Brother Machine • When you transport the machine, use the packing materials that came with your machine. If you do not pack the machine correctly, any damage that may occur in transit may not be covered by your warranty.
  • Page 450 Do not pack the used ink cartridge in the carton. If you are returning your machine to Brother as part of the Exchange Service, pack only the machine. Keep all separate parts and printed materials to use with your “Exchange” machine.
  • Page 451 Related Information • Routine Maintenance • Replace the Ink Cartridges...

  • Page 452: Machine Settings

    Home > Machine Settings Machine Settings Customize settings and features, create shortcuts, and work with options displayed on the machine's LCD to make your Brother machine a more efficient work tool. • Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel •...

  • Page 453: Change Machine Settings From The Control Panel

    Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel • In the Event of Power Failure (Memory Storage) • General Settings • Print Reports • Settings and Features Tables...

  • Page 454: In The Event Of Power Failure (Memory Storage)

    Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > In the Event of Power Failure (Memory Storage) In the Event of Power Failure (Memory Storage) • Your menu settings are stored permanently and will not be lost. •...

  • Page 455: General Settings

    Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings General Settings • Set the Mode Timer • Adjust the Machine Volume • Change for Daylight Saving Time Automatically • Set Sleep Mode Countdown • Set the Machine to Power Off Automatically •...
  • Page 456 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Set the Mode Timer Set the Mode Timer You can change the amount of time after the last Fax, Scan, Copy or Web operation before the machine returns to Ready Mode.
  • Page 457 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Adjust the Machine Volume Adjust the Machine Volume 1. Press Settings. 2. Press a or b to select the following: a. Select [General Setup]. Press OK. b.
  • Page 458 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Change for Daylight Saving Time Automatically Change for Daylight Saving Time Automatically You can program the machine to change automatically for Daylight Saving Time. It will reset itself forward one hour in the spring, and backward one hour in the fall.
  • Page 459 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Set Sleep Mode Countdown Set Sleep Mode Countdown The Sleep Mode (or Power Save Mode) setting can reduce power consumption. When the machine is in Sleep Mode, it acts as though it is turned off.
  • Page 460 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Set the Machine to Power Off Automatically Set the Machine to Power Off Automatically The Auto Power Off feature can save power consumption. Set the amount of time that the machine will be in Sleep Mode before it automatically powers off.
  • Page 461 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Set the Date & Time Set the Date & Time The LCD displays the date and time. If they are not current, re-enter them. You can add the date and time to each fax you send by setting your Station ID.
  • Page 462 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Adjust the LCD Backlight Brightness Adjust the LCD Backlight Brightness If you are having difficulty reading the LCD, try changing the brightness setting. 1. Press Settings. 2.
  • Page 463 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Change How Long the LCD Backlight Stays On Change How Long the LCD Backlight Stays On You can set how long the LCD backlight stays on after the last finger press. 1.
  • Page 464 Related Information • General Settings • Transfer Faxes to Another Fax Machine • Transfer the Fax Journal Report to Another Fax Machine • Enter Text on Your Brother Machine • Set the Date & Time...
  • Page 465 Tone or Pulse Dialing Mode Set Tone or Pulse Dialing Mode Your Brother machine is set for a Tone dialing service. If you have a Pulse dialing (rotary) service, you must change the dialing mode. This feature is not available in some countries.
  • Page 466 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Reduce Printing Noise Reduce Printing Noise The Quiet Mode setting can reduce printing noise. When Quiet Mode is turned on, the print speed becomes slower.
  • Page 467 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Change the Language Displayed on the LCD Change the Language Displayed on the LCD Change the LCD language if needed. This feature is not available in some countries. 1.

  • Page 468: Print Reports

    Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > Print Reports Print Reports • Reports • Print a Report • Fax Reports • Telephone and Fax problems...
  • Page 469 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > Print Reports > Reports Reports The following reports are available: Transmission The Transmission prints a Transmission Verification Report for your last transmission. Address Book The Address Book report prints an alphabetical list of names and numbers stored in the Address Book memory.
  • Page 470 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > Print Reports > Print a Report Print a Report 1. Press Settings. 2. Press a or b to select the following: a. Select [Print Reports]. Press OK. b.

  • Page 471: Settings And Features Tables

    Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > Settings and Features Tables Settings and Features Tables • Settings Tables (1.8" Color LCD) • Features Tables (1.8" Color LCD)
  • Page 472 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > Settings and Features Tables > Settings Tables (1.8" Color LCD) Settings Tables (1.8" Color LCD) These tables will help you understand your machine's menu selections and options. Settings >...
  • Page 473 Set the machine to allocate the IP address from the link-local address range automatically. IPv6 Turn the IPv6 protocol on or off for a wireless LAN. To use the IPv6 protocol, go to the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com for more information.
  • Page 474 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions WLAN WPS/AOSS Configure your wireless network settings using the one- button push method. WPS w/PIN Code - Configure your wireless network settings using WPS with a PIN. WLAN Status Status View the current wireless network status. Signal View the current wireless network signal strength.
  • Page 475 Level 1 Descriptions Caller ID hist. Print a list of the available Caller ID information about the last 30 received faxes and telephone calls. Settings > [Machine Info.] Level 1 Descriptions Serial No. Check your machine's serial number. Version Check your machine's firmware version. Firmware Update Update your machine to the latest firmware.
  • Page 476 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > Settings and Features Tables > Features Tables (1.8" Color LCD) Features Tables (1.8" Color LCD) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions Fax Resolution Set the resolution for outgoing faxes. Contrast Adjust the contrast.
  • Page 477 Factory Reset Restore all settings back to the factory settings. Level 1 Descriptions ® Connect the Brother machine to an Internet service. OneNote Web services may have been added and service names may have been changed by the provider ® OneDrive since this document was published.
  • Page 478 Level 1 Descriptions Setup Wizard Configure your internal print server manually. WPS/AOSS Configure your wireless network settings using the one-button push method. WLAN Assistant Configure your wireless network settings using the Brother CD-ROM. Related Information • Settings and Features Tables...

  • Page 479: Change Machine Settings From Your Computer

    Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from Your Computer Change Machine Settings from Your Computer • Change the Machine Settings Using Remote Setup • Where Can I Find My Brother Machine's Network Settings? • Network Management Software and Utilities...

  • Page 480: Change The Machine Settings Using Remote Setup

    The Remote Setup program lets you configure many of your Brother machine's machine settings from your computer. When you start Remote Setup, the settings on your Brother machine will be downloaded to your computer and displayed on your screen. If you change the settings on your computer, you can upload them directly to the machine.
  • Page 481 Using Remote Setup > Remote Setup (Windows ® Remote Setup (Windows • ® Set Up the Brother Machine from Your Computer (Windows • ® Set Up the Brother Machine Using ControlCenter4 (Windows • ® Set Up Your Brother Address Book Using ControlCenter4 (Windows...
  • Page 482 Windows 8/Windows Launch (Brother Utilities), and then click the drop-down list and select your model name (if not already selected). Click Tools in the left navigation bar, and then click Remote Setup. The Remote Setup Program window appears. When your machine is connected via a Network, type the password if required.
  • Page 483 137 and 161. ® • If you are using Windows Firewall and you installed the Brother software and drivers from the CD-ROM, the necessary firewall settings have already been set. Related Information ®...
  • Page 484 > Change the Machine Settings ® Using Remote Setup > Remote Setup (Windows > Set Up the Brother Machine Using ControlCenter4 ® (Windows ® Set Up the Brother Machine Using ControlCenter4 (Windows 1. Click the (ControlCenter4) icon in the task tray, and then click Open.
  • Page 485 137 and 161. ® • If you are using Windows Firewall and you installed the Brother software and drivers from the CD-ROM, the necessary firewall settings have already been set. Related Information ®...
  • Page 486 ® ControlCenter4 (Windows ® Set Up Your Brother Address Book Using ControlCenter4 (Windows Use Remote Setup through CC4 to add or change Address Book numbers on your computer. 1. Click the (ControlCenter4) icon in the task tray, and then click Open.
  • Page 487 Change Machine Settings from Your Computer > Change the Machine Settings Using Remote Setup > Remote Setup (Mac) Remote Setup (Mac) • Set Up the Brother Machine Using ControlCenter2 (Mac) • Set Up Your Brother Address Book Using ControlCenter2 (Mac)
  • Page 488 Remote Setup (Mac) > Set Up the Brother Machine Using ControlCenter2 (Mac) Set Up the Brother Machine Using ControlCenter2 (Mac) 1. In the Finder menu bar, click Go > Applications > Brother, and then double-click the (ControlCenter) icon. The ControlCenter2 screen appears.
  • Page 489 Print Click to print the selected items on the machine. You cannot print the data until it is uploaded to the machine. Click Apply to upload the new data to the machine, and then click Print. Click to start uploading data to the machine, and then exit the Remote Setup Program. If an error message appears, enter the correct data again, and then click OK.
  • Page 490 Set Up Your Brother Address Book Using ControlCenter2 (Mac) Use Remote Setup through ControlCenter2 to add or change Address Book numbers on your computer. 1. In the Finder menu bar, click Go > Applications > Brother, and then double-click the (ControlCenter) icon.

  • Page 491: Appendix

    Home > Appendix Appendix • Specifications • Enter Text on Your Brother Machine • Supply Specifications...

  • Page 492: Specifications

    Home > Appendix > Specifications Specifications General Specifications Printer Type Inkjet Print Head Black Piezo with 210 nozzles x 1 Color Piezo with 70 nozzles x 3 Memory Capacity 128 MB 1.8 in. (44.9 mm) TFT Color LCD LCD (liquid crystal display) Power Source AC 100 to 120 V 50/60 Hz Power Consumption...
  • Page 493 Document Size Specifications Document Size ADF Width 5.8 to 8.5 in. (148 to 215.9 mm) 5.8 to 14 in. (148 to 355.6 mm) ADF Length Scanner Glass Width Max. 8.5 in. (215.9 mm) Scanner Glass Length Max. 11.7 in. (297 mm) ADF models only Documents that are longer than 11.7 in.
  • Page 494 Memory Transmission Up to 170 pages Out of Paper Reception Up to 170 pages ‘Pages’ refers to the ‘ITU-T Test Chart #1’ (a typical business letter, Standard resolution, MMR code). Copy Specifications Color/Black Yes/Yes Copy Width 8.26 in. (210 mm) Multiple Copies Stacks/Sorts up to 99 pages Enlarge/Reduce...
  • Page 495 Syste ® Windows Professional (SP3 or 2 3 4 greater) Brother BRAdmin Light is available as a download from Brother Solutions Center. Go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com to download the software.
  • Page 496 Scanning Syste v10.11.x macOS v10.12.x Third-party USB ports are not supported. For WIA, 1200 x 1200 resolution. Brother Scanner Utility enables enhancing up to 19200 x 19200 dpi. ™ ™ ® ® Nuance PaperPort 14 supports Windows XP Home (SP3 or greater), Windows XP Professional 32-bit (SP3 or greater), Windows ®...

  • Page 497: Enter Text On Your Brother Machine

    Home > Appendix > Enter Text on Your Brother Machine Enter Text on Your Brother Machine • The characters that are available may differ depending on your country. • For touchscreen models, the keyboard layout may differ depending on the function you are setting.
  • Page 498 • Store Address Book Numbers from Caller ID History • Change a Group Name • Set Your Station ID...

  • Page 499: Supply Specifications

    Service Life of Starter ink cartridges are included in the box with your Brother machine. The first time you install Ink Cartridge the ink cartridges, the machine will use extra ink to fill the ink delivery tubes. This is a one-time process that enables high-quality printing.
  • Page 500 Brother International Corporation 200 Crossing Boulevard P.O. Box 6911 Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1 rue Hôtel de Ville, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC, Canada H9B 3H6 Visit us on the World Wide Web www.brother.com USA/CAN Version 0...

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