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Where it says 'MFC' in this user's guide, please read 'MFC' as 'DCP'. This documentation is for both MFC and DCP models. Version D USA SOFTWARE USER'S GUIDE For DCP users;
Where it says 'MFC' in this user's guide, please read 'MFC' as 'DCP'. This documentation is for both MFC and DCP models. Version D USA SOFTWARE USER'S GUIDE For DCP users;
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FaceFilter Studio is a trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Trademarks The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Reallusion, Inc. Macintosh is mentioned in this manual has a Software License Agreement specific to its proprietary programs. All other... and/or other countries. CorelDRAW, WordPerfect and Paint Shop Pro are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in Canada, the United States and/or other countries. Brother is a trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Ltd., Toshiba Corporation and Olympus Optical Co. xD-Picture Card is a registered trademark of Fujifilm Co.
FaceFilter Studio is a trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Trademarks The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Reallusion, Inc. Macintosh is mentioned in this manual has a Software License Agreement specific to its proprietary programs. All other... and/or other countries. CorelDRAW, WordPerfect and Paint Shop Pro are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in Canada, the United States and/or other countries. Brother is a trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Ltd., Toshiba Corporation and Olympus Optical Co. xD-Picture Card is a registered trademark of Fujifilm Co.
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... settings...6 Basic tab ...7 Media Type...8 Quality ...8 Paper Size ...9 Color Mode ...10 Page Layout ...10 Orientation ...10 Copies ...11 Automatic Duplex Printing (MFC-6890CDW only 12 Advanced tab...14 Color/Grayscale ...15 Color Settings ...15 Use Watermark...16 Watermark Settings ...17 Other Print Options......19 Support ...28 Using FaceFilter Studio for photo printing by REALLUSION 30 Starting FaceFilter Studio with your Brother machine ...
... settings...6 Basic tab ...7 Media Type...8 Quality ...8 Paper Size ...9 Color Mode ...10 Page Layout ...10 Orientation ...10 Copies ...11 Automatic Duplex Printing (MFC-6890CDW only 12 Advanced tab...14 Color/Grayscale ...15 Color Settings ...15 Use Watermark...16 Watermark Settings ...17 Other Print Options......19 Support ...28 Using FaceFilter Studio for photo printing by REALLUSION 30 Starting FaceFilter Studio with your Brother machine ...
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... ...86 COPY ...88 PC-FAX (MFC models only) ...90 Send ...91 Receive/View Received (Not available for MFC-250C and MFC-290C 91 Address Book ...92 Setup ...92 DEVICE SETTING...93 Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models, MFC-250C and MFC-290C 94 Quick-Dial (Not available for DCP models, MFC-250C and MFC-290C 94 Ink Level ...95...
... ...86 COPY ...88 PC-FAX (MFC models only) ...90 Send ...91 Receive/View Received (Not available for MFC-250C and MFC-290C 91 Address Book ...92 Setup ...92 DEVICE SETTING...93 Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models, MFC-250C and MFC-290C 94 Quick-Dial (Not available for DCP models, MFC-250C and MFC-290C 94 Ink Level ...95...
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... new default for Scan to FTP 123 Entering Text ...125 For MFC-5890CN and MFC-6490CW 125 For MFC-6890CDW...126 5 Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models, MFC-250C and MFC-290C) 127 Remote Setup...127 6 Brother PC-FAX Software (MFC models only) 129 PC-FAX sending ...129 Setting up user information......FAX using the Facsimile style user interface 132 Sending a file as a PC-FAX using the Simple style user interface 133 Address Book ...135 Brother Address Book ...136 Setting up a member in the Address Book 136 Speed Dial setup ...137 Setting up a group for broadcasting 138 Editing ...
... new default for Scan to FTP 123 Entering Text ...125 For MFC-5890CN and MFC-6490CW 125 For MFC-6890CDW...126 5 Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models, MFC-250C and MFC-290C) 127 Remote Setup...127 6 Brother PC-FAX Software (MFC models only) 129 PC-FAX sending ...129 Setting up user information......FAX using the Facsimile style user interface 132 Sending a file as a PC-FAX using the Simple style user interface 133 Address Book ...135 Brother Address Book ...136 Setting up a member in the Address Book 136 Speed Dial setup ...137 Setting up a group for broadcasting 138 Editing ...
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PC-FAX receiving (Not available for MFC-250C and MFC-290C 143 Enabling the PC-FAX Receiving software... (For models with built-in network support 150 8 Firewall settings (For Network users) 151 Before using the Brother software ...151 For Windows® XP SP2 users ...151 For Windows Vista® users...153 Section II Apple...Using the Brother Ink driver ...158 Choosing page setup options ...158 Automatic Duplex Printing (MFC-6890CDW only 160 Choosing printing options ...162 Basic settings...163 Media Type...163 Quality ...164 Color Mode ...164 Advanced settings ...165 Color/Grayscale ......
PC-FAX receiving (Not available for MFC-250C and MFC-290C 143 Enabling the PC-FAX Receiving software... (For models with built-in network support 150 8 Firewall settings (For Network users) 151 Before using the Brother software ...151 For Windows® XP SP2 users ...151 For Windows Vista® users...153 Section II Apple...Using the Brother Ink driver ...158 Choosing page setup options ...158 Automatic Duplex Printing (MFC-6890CDW only 160 Choosing printing options ...162 Basic settings...163 Media Type...163 Quality ...164 Color Mode ...164 Advanced settings ...165 Color/Grayscale ......
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......205 Scan to OCR ...206 Scan to E-mail ...207 Scan to Media 190 Using Presto! PageManager...193 Features ...193 System requirements for DCP models, MFC-250C and MFC-290C 212 Ink Level ...213 vi 10 Scanning 176 Scanning from a Macintosh® ...176 Accessing the scanner ...176 Scanning an image into your Macintosh ... Scan to File...185 Scan to Media...186 How to set a new default for Scan to File...208 COPY / PC-FAX (PC-FAX is MFC models only 209 DEVICE SETTINGS ...211 Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models, MFC-250C and MFC-290C 212 Quick-Dial (Not available for Presto!
......205 Scan to OCR ...206 Scan to E-mail ...207 Scan to Media 190 Using Presto! PageManager...193 Features ...193 System requirements for DCP models, MFC-250C and MFC-290C 212 Ink Level ...213 vi 10 Scanning 176 Scanning from a Macintosh® ...176 Accessing the scanner ...176 Scanning an image into your Macintosh ... Scan to File...185 Scan to Media...186 How to set a new default for Scan to File...208 COPY / PC-FAX (PC-FAX is MFC models only 209 DEVICE SETTINGS ...211 Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models, MFC-250C and MFC-290C 212 Quick-Dial (Not available for Presto!
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...Network Scanning ...214 Configuring network scanning ...214 Using the Scan key...216 Scan to E-mail (PC)...216 Scan to E-mail (E-mail Server, For MFC-6490CW and MFC-6890CDW 218 Scan to Image ...220 Scan to OCR ...222 Scan to File...223 How to set a new default for Scan to E-mail (E-...to set a new default for Scan to FTP 238 Entering Text ...240 For MFC-5890CN and MFC-6490CW 240 For MFC-6890CDW...241 13 Remote Setup & PhotoCapture Center® 242 Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models, MFC-250C and MFC-290C 242 PhotoCapture Center®...244 For USB cable users ...244 For network ...
...Network Scanning ...214 Configuring network scanning ...214 Using the Scan key...216 Scan to E-mail (PC)...216 Scan to E-mail (E-mail Server, For MFC-6490CW and MFC-6890CDW 218 Scan to Image ...220 Scan to OCR ...222 Scan to File...223 How to set a new default for Scan to E-mail (E-...to set a new default for Scan to FTP 238 Entering Text ...240 For MFC-5890CN and MFC-6490CW 240 For MFC-6890CDW...241 13 Remote Setup & PhotoCapture Center® 242 Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models, MFC-250C and MFC-290C 242 PhotoCapture Center®...244 For USB cable users ...244 For network ...
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Section I Windows® Printing Scanning ControlCenter3 Network Scanning (For models with built-in network support) Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models, MFC-250C and MFC-290C) Brother PC-FAX Software (MFC models only) PhotoCapture Center® Firewall settings (For Network users) I 2 37 69 96 127 129 148 151
Section I Windows® Printing Scanning ControlCenter3 Network Scanning (For models with built-in network support) Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models, MFC-250C and MFC-290C) Brother PC-FAX Software (MFC models only) PhotoCapture Center® Firewall settings (For Network users) I 2 37 69 96 127 129 148 151
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...are unable to configure your PC is available for Wireless Network Standard models only. 2 Brilliant High Quality Output Printing at : http://solutions.brother.com Features 1 This machine offers many other personal Firewall software, see Firewall settings (For Network users) on page 151 to network ...print, network scan or PC Fax, you will find in 1, Watermark printing, Color Enhancement technology and many features you may vary depending on a network. USB The Universal Serial Bus Interface provides fast communication with multiple ...
...are unable to configure your PC is available for Wireless Network Standard models only. 2 Brilliant High Quality Output Printing at : http://solutions.brother.com Features 1 This machine offers many other personal Firewall software, see Firewall settings (For Network users) on page 151 to network ...print, network scan or PC Fax, you will find in 1, Watermark printing, Color Enhancement technology and many features you may vary depending on a network. USB The Universal Serial Bus Interface provides fast communication with multiple ...
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Clearing data from your computer while sending or receiving a fax in memory, or while scanning a document into the computer. Fax sending will not be stopped during PC printing. Simultaneous printing, scanning and faxing 1 Your machine can print from the memory 1 If the LCD shows Data Remaining, you can clear the data that is left in the User's Guide before buying paper. Printing Choosing the right type of paper. Be sure to read About paper in the printer memory by pressing the Stop/Exit key on paper, it is copying or receiving a fax on the control panel. 3 However, when the ...
Clearing data from your computer while sending or receiving a fax in memory, or while scanning a document into the computer. Fax sending will not be stopped during PC printing. Simultaneous printing, scanning and faxing 1 Your machine can print from the memory 1 If the LCD shows Data Remaining, you can clear the data that is left in the User's Guide before buying paper. Printing Choosing the right type of paper. Be sure to read About paper in the printer memory by pressing the Stop/Exit key on paper, it is copying or receiving a fax on the control panel. 3 However, when the ...
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... Status Monitor icon appears on the tasktray. A green icon indicates the normal stand-by choosing Status Monitor located in Start/All Programs/Brother/MFC-XXXX on Brother genuine supplies. Note For more information on your PC-in the tasktray or by condition. A yellow icon indicates a warning. ...paper jam or ink replacement required. Printing Status Monitor 1 1 The Status Monitor utility is also a link to get immediate notification of one or more devices, allowing you can check the device status at anytime by double-clicking the icon in the tasktray or on your PC...
... Status Monitor icon appears on the tasktray. A green icon indicates the normal stand-by choosing Status Monitor located in Start/All Programs/Brother/MFC-XXXX on Brother genuine supplies. Note For more information on your PC-in the tasktray or by condition. A yellow icon indicates a warning. ...paper jam or ink replacement required. Printing Status Monitor 1 1 The Status Monitor utility is also a link to get immediate notification of one or more devices, allowing you can check the device status at anytime by double-clicking the icon in the tasktray or on your PC...
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Note Even if the Status Monitor is off the Status Monitor, follow these steps: 1 1 a Right-click the Status Monitor icon or window and click Load Status Monitor on your PC. 5 b Right-click again then click Exit. Printing Turning off the Status Monitor If you want to switch off , you can check the machine's status at any time by clicking Status Monitor from the Start menu on Startup to clear the check mark.
Note Even if the Status Monitor is off the Status Monitor, follow these steps: 1 1 a Right-click the Status Monitor icon or window and click Load Status Monitor on your PC. 5 b Right-click again then click Exit. Printing Turning off the Status Monitor If you want to switch off , you can check the machine's status at any time by clicking Status Monitor from the Start menu on Startup to clear the check mark.
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b Choose Brother MFC-XXXX Printer (where XXXX is your application. The printer properties dialog box appears. 1 1 1 6 Printing Printer driver settings You can change the following printer settings when you print from your PC: Media Type/Quality (Speed) Paper Size Page Layout Color Settings Automatic Duplex printing (Available on MFC-6890CDW) Scaling Use Watermark Print Date & Time Quick Print Setup Accessing the printer driver settings a Click File, then Print in your model name) and click Properties.
b Choose Brother MFC-XXXX Printer (where XXXX is your application. The printer properties dialog box appears. 1 1 1 6 Printing Printer driver settings You can change the following printer settings when you print from your PC: Media Type/Quality (Speed) Paper Size Page Layout Color Settings Automatic Duplex printing (Available on MFC-6890CDW) Scaling Use Watermark Print Date & Time Quick Print Setup Accessing the printer driver settings a Click File, then Print in your model name) and click Properties.
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...your setting for Slow Drying Paper, Media Type and Quality (1). Note This area (7) shows the current settings. 7 b Choose Borderless, Paper Size, Color Mode, Orientation, number of text. This setting may cause some slight blurring of Copies and the page order, Reverse Order, Page Layout, Page Order..., Border Line (if any) (2). c Check Duplex/Booklet (3) if you want to use the Duplex (two-sided) printing feature. (Available on MFC-6890CDW) d Select the Paper Source (4). (Available on which ink dries slowly. Note Check Slow Drying Paper when printing with plain paper on models ...
...your setting for Slow Drying Paper, Media Type and Quality (1). Note This area (7) shows the current settings. 7 b Choose Borderless, Paper Size, Color Mode, Orientation, number of text. This setting may cause some slight blurring of Copies and the page order, Reverse Order, Page Layout, Page Order..., Border Line (if any) (2). c Check Duplex/Booklet (3) if you want to use the Duplex (two-sided) printing feature. (Available on MFC-6890CDW) d Select the Paper Source (4). (Available on which ink dries slowly. Note Check Slow Drying Paper when printing with plain paper on models ...
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... speed. Photo Use for proofing. Media Type Plain Paper 1 Color/Grayscale Color/Grayscale Inkjet Paper Color/Grayscale Brother BP71 Photo Paper, Brother BP61 Photo Paper or Other Photo Paper Color/Grayscale Transparencies Color/Grayscale 1 If you choose A3 (Borderless) as photographs. The machine changes... the quality, the longer it prints depending on the selected media type. Plain Paper Inkjet Paper Brother BP71 Photo Paper Brother BP61 Photo Paper Other Photo Paper Transparencies Quality 1 The quality selection lets you can...
... speed. Photo Use for proofing. Media Type Plain Paper 1 Color/Grayscale Color/Grayscale Inkjet Paper Color/Grayscale Brother BP71 Photo Paper, Brother BP61 Photo Paper or Other Photo Paper Color/Grayscale Transparencies Color/Grayscale 1 If you choose A3 (Borderless) as photographs. The machine changes... the quality, the longer it prints depending on the selected media type. Plain Paper Inkjet Paper Brother BP71 Photo Paper Brother BP61 Photo Paper Other Photo Paper Transparencies Quality 1 The quality selection lets you can...
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You can also choose the borderless setting for specific paper sizes. Specify the Width and Height values, and enter any name you are using the Ledger (Short Grain) setting. 9 To do borderless printing 1 From the Paper Size pull down list, choose the Paper Size you want , you use Ledger paper, your output. Note For 11 × 17 models • If your prints look smudged when you can create a custom size ranging from 3.5 × 5 in (287 x 431.8 mm) (Available on 11 × 17 models). From the drop-down list choose the size of standard paper sizes. Choose Ledger (Short ...
You can also choose the borderless setting for specific paper sizes. Specify the Width and Height values, and enter any name you are using the Ledger (Short Grain) setting. 9 To do borderless printing 1 From the Paper Size pull down list, choose the Paper Size you want , you use Ledger paper, your output. Note For 11 × 17 models • If your prints look smudged when you can create a custom size ranging from 3.5 × 5 in (287 x 431.8 mm) (Available on 11 × 17 models). From the drop-down list choose the size of standard paper sizes. Choose Ledger (Short ...
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... 2, 4, 9 or 16 pages of paper. The 1 in N options enlarges your application software contains a similar function to this, we recommend you use the one in the application. 10 Border Line 1 When N in 1 with the PC monitor. 1 1 Natural: Use for business graphics such as charts, graphics ...around each page on 1 sheet of a document on the sheet. The color is adjusted to print more natural colors. Vivid: Use for photographic images. Printing Color Mode Color is adjusted to get the closest color match with the Page Layout feature, you can be printed (in Portrait...
... 2, 4, 9 or 16 pages of paper. The 1 in N options enlarges your application software contains a similar function to this, we recommend you use the one in the application. 10 Border Line 1 When N in 1 with the PC monitor. 1 1 Natural: Use for business graphics such as charts, graphics ...around each page on 1 sheet of a document on the sheet. The color is adjusted to print more natural colors. Vivid: Use for photographic images. Printing Color Mode Color is adjusted to get the closest color match with the Page Layout feature, you can be printed (in Portrait...
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If Collate is unchecked, then each page will be printed according to the number of copies you choose. Reverse Order 1 Reverse Order prints the pages of the document is printed. Printing Copies The Copies selection sets the number of copies that will be printed (1 to 999). 1 1 Collate 1 With Collate checked, one complete copy of your document will be printed and then reprinted according to the number of copies chosen before the next page of your document in the opposite order. 11
If Collate is unchecked, then each page will be printed according to the number of copies you choose. Reverse Order 1 Reverse Order prints the pages of the document is printed. Printing Copies The Copies selection sets the number of copies that will be printed (1 to 999). 1 1 Collate 1 With Collate checked, one complete copy of your document will be printed and then reprinted according to the number of copies chosen before the next page of your document in the opposite order. 11
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.... If the paper is not feeding properly, it . Check Duplex/Booklet if you want to change the duplex settings. 12 Printing Automatic Duplex Printing (MFC-6890CDW only) 1 1 The supplied printer driver supports duplex printing.
.... If the paper is not feeding properly, it . Check Duplex/Booklet if you want to change the duplex settings. 12 Printing Automatic Duplex Printing (MFC-6890CDW only) 1 1 The supplied printer driver supports duplex printing.