Quick Setup Guide - English
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...top edge first. Check that the triangular marks c on the paper side guides a and paper length guide b line up with both hands, gently press and slide the paper side guides a and then the paper length guide b to the paper with the mark for the paper size you are using. 1 Note • When you ...you will need to change the paper size setting in the machine at the same time. (See Paper Size and Type in Chapter 3 of the User's Guide.) 1 3 3 2 d Fan the stack of the paper. Make sure that the paper side guides touch the edges of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. Make sure that ...
...top edge first. Check that the triangular marks c on the paper side guides a and paper length guide b line up with both hands, gently press and slide the paper side guides a and then the paper length guide b to the paper with the mark for the paper size you are using. 1 Note • When you ...you will need to change the paper size setting in the machine at the same time. (See Paper Size and Type in Chapter 3 of the User's Guide.) 1 3 3 2 d Fan the stack of the paper. Make sure that the paper side guides touch the edges of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. Make sure that ...
Software Users Manual - English
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... also a link to get immediate notification of one or more devices, allowing you to the Brother Genuine Supplies website. Click the Visit the Genuine Supplies website button for monitoring the status of error messages such as paper empty, paper jam or ink replacement required. There is a configurable... 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 your PC-in the tasktray or by condition. A yellow icon indicates a warning. A red icon indicates an...
... also a link to get immediate notification of one or more devices, allowing you to the Brother Genuine Supplies website. Click the Visit the Genuine Supplies website button for monitoring the status of error messages such as paper empty, paper jam or ink replacement required. There is a configurable... 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 your PC-in the tasktray or by condition. A yellow icon indicates a warning. A red icon indicates an...
Software Users Manual - English
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...the Model pop-up menu in Macintosh HD/Library/Printers/ Brother/Utilities. Updating the machine's status If you want the latest machine status while the Status Monitor window is also available as paper empty, paper jam or ink replacement required at what interval the software will update... the machine status information. To hide the window, go to the menu bar, Brother Status Monitor and choose Preferences. Hiding or ...
...the Model pop-up menu in Macintosh HD/Library/Printers/ Brother/Utilities. Updating the machine's status If you want the latest machine status while the Status Monitor window is also available as paper empty, paper jam or ink replacement required at what interval the software will update... the machine status information. To hide the window, go to the menu bar, Brother Status Monitor and choose Preferences. Hiding or ...
Software Users Manual - English
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...Print Options triangle. Printing and Faxing Note • When you use the duplex printing function, Duplex 1 or Duplex 2 features may help to reduce paper jam problems. Go to reduce print speed and ink density. (Not available for Mac OS® X 10.2.x) • When you choose the duplex ...printing function, the machine uses all ink cartridges for color/grayscale print. Choosing printing options 9 To control special printing features, choose Print Settings in the Print dialog box. 9 162 The machine stops print...
...Print Options triangle. Printing and Faxing Note • When you use the duplex printing function, Duplex 1 or Duplex 2 features may help to reduce paper jam problems. Go to reduce print speed and ink density. (Not available for Mac OS® X 10.2.x) • When you choose the duplex ...printing function, the machine uses all ink cartridges for color/grayscale print. Choosing printing options 9 To control special printing features, choose Print Settings in the Print dialog box. 9 162 The machine stops print...
Users Manual - English
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...Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (USA only 141 Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada only 142 LAN connection 142 International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement 142 Legal limitations for copying 143 Trademarks...144 B Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance 145 Troubleshooting...Maintenance messages 153 Error animation 159 Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report 159 Document jam 161 Printer jam or paper jam (MFC-5890CN only 162 Printer jam or paper jam (MFC-6490CW only 164 Routine maintenance 167 Replacing the ink cartridges 167 Cleaning the outside of ...
...Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (USA only 141 Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada only 142 LAN connection 142 International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement 142 Legal limitations for copying 143 Trademarks...144 B Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance 145 Troubleshooting...Maintenance messages 153 Error animation 159 Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report 159 Document jam 161 Printer jam or paper jam (MFC-5890CN only 162 Printer jam or paper jam (MFC-6490CW only 164 Routine maintenance 167 Replacing the ink cartridges 167 Cleaning the outside of ...
Users Manual - English
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... the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. Note Be careful that the triangular marks (3) on the paper side guides (1) and paper length guide (2) line up with both hands, gently press and slide the paper side guides (1) and then the paper length guide (2) to fit the paper with the mark for the paper size you do...
... the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. Note Be careful that the triangular marks (3) on the paper side guides (1) and paper length guide (2) line up with both hands, gently press and slide the paper side guides (1) and then the paper length guide (2) to fit the paper with the mark for the paper size you do...
Users Manual - English
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...that you slide out the front of the paper tray. 1 Loading paper and documents f Gently adjust the paper side guides with both hands to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. it may lift at the back of paper well to fit the paper stack. Check that the paper is flat in the tray and below the... maximum paper mark (1). e Gently put the paper into the machine. 1 13 Note Always make sure that the paper is not curled....
...that you slide out the front of the paper tray. 1 Loading paper and documents f Gently adjust the paper side guides with both hands to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. it may lift at the back of paper well to fit the paper stack. Check that the paper is flat in the tray and below the... maximum paper mark (1). e Gently put the paper into the machine. 1 13 Note Always make sure that the paper is not curled....
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... print on Brother Photo paper, load one extra sheet of the same photo paper in the paper package for the settings you have chosen, always set the Paper Type to prevent smudging or paper jams. Avoid touching the printed surface of the paper immediately after printing...paper types before buying large quantities. Brother paper Paper Type Ledger Plain Ledger Glossy Photo Letter Plain Letter Glossy Photo Letter Inkjet (Matte) 4 × 6 in the machine. Chapter 2 Acceptable paper and other print media 2 The print quality can use plain paper, inkjet paper (coated paper), glossy paper,...
... print on Brother Photo paper, load one extra sheet of the same photo paper in the paper package for the settings you have chosen, always set the Paper Type to prevent smudging or paper jams. Avoid touching the printed surface of the paper immediately after printing...paper types before buying large quantities. Brother paper Paper Type Ledger Plain Ledger Glossy Photo Letter Plain Letter Glossy Photo Letter Inkjet (Matte) 4 × 6 in the machine. Chapter 2 Acceptable paper and other print media 2 The print quality can use plain paper, inkjet paper (coated paper), glossy paper,...
Users Manual - English
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..., the ADF may jam. Document Sizes Supported 2 Length: Width: Weight: (MFC-5890CN) Up to 11.7in (297mm) (MFC-6490CW) Up to 17 in. (431.8 mm) (MFC-5890CN) Up to 8.5in (215.9mm) (MFC-6490CW) Up to 11...pages of a book or one page at a time. Using the scanner glass 2 You can use the scanner glass, the ADF must be empty. 2 a Lift the document cover. Note (MFC-6490CW only) Insert A4/Letter documents... short-edge first. CAUTION If you are scanning a book or thick document, DO NOT slam the cover down on it touch the feed roller. Loading paper and ...
..., the ADF may jam. Document Sizes Supported 2 Length: Width: Weight: (MFC-5890CN) Up to 11.7in (297mm) (MFC-6490CW) Up to 17 in. (431.8 mm) (MFC-5890CN) Up to 8.5in (215.9mm) (MFC-6490CW) Up to 11...pages of a book or one page at a time. Using the scanner glass 2 You can use the scanner glass, the ADF must be empty. 2 a Lift the document cover. Note (MFC-6490CW only) Insert A4/Letter documents... short-edge first. CAUTION If you are scanning a book or thick document, DO NOT slam the cover down on it touch the feed roller. Loading paper and ...
Users Manual - English
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...a or b to choose Mode Timer. d Press d or c to Fax mode. Press OK. e Press Stop/Exit. Paper settings 3 Paper Size and Type (MFC-5890CN only) 3 Paper Type 3 To get the best print quality, set the machine for the type of the machine. You can change the amount... 30Secs, 1Min, 2Mins, 5Mins or Off. b Press a or b to choose Plain Paper, Inkjet Paper, Brother BP71, Other Glossy or Transparency. a Press Menu. d Press d or c to choose General Setup. c Press a or b to prevent smudging or paper jams. 26 a Press Menu. Chapter 3 Mode Timer 3 The machine has four temporary mode keys...
...a or b to choose Mode Timer. d Press d or c to Fax mode. Press OK. e Press Stop/Exit. Paper settings 3 Paper Size and Type (MFC-5890CN only) 3 Paper Type 3 To get the best print quality, set the machine for the type of the machine. You can change the amount... 30Secs, 1Min, 2Mins, 5Mins or Off. b Press a or b to choose Plain Paper, Inkjet Paper, Brother BP71, Other Glossy or Transparency. a Press Menu. d Press d or c to choose General Setup. c Press a or b to prevent smudging or paper jams. 26 a Press Menu. Chapter 3 Mode Timer 3 The machine has four temporary mode keys...
Users Manual - English
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...smudging or paper jams. 27 Press OK. a Press Menu. a Press Menu. c Press a or b to choose Letter, Legal, Ledger, A4, A5, A3 or 4"x6". General setup e Do one of the machine. Note • You can use transparencies or glossy paper, remove each sheet at once to choose Plain Paper, Inkjet Paper, Brother BP71, ... × 15 cm) and five sizes for the type of paper in the machine, you are using. c Press a or b to chose General Setup. d Press d or c to choose General Setup. e Press Stop/Exit. Paper Size and Type (MFC-6490CW only) 3 To get the best print quality, set the machine...
...smudging or paper jams. 27 Press OK. a Press Menu. a Press Menu. c Press a or b to choose Letter, Legal, Ledger, A4, A5, A3 or 4"x6". General setup e Do one of the machine. Note • You can use transparencies or glossy paper, remove each sheet at once to choose Plain Paper, Inkjet Paper, Brother BP71, ... × 15 cm) and five sizes for the type of paper in the machine, you are using. c Press a or b to chose General Setup. d Press d or c to choose General Setup. e Press Stop/Exit. Paper Size and Type (MFC-6490CW only) 3 To get the best print quality, set the machine...
Users Manual - English
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... the print head. (See Cleaning the print head on the cartridge package has passed. (Cartridges stay usable for your machine is closed properly. (MFC-5890CN) Make sure the Jam Clear Cover is between 68° F to 91° F (20° C to 33° C). Make sure you are printing a ...the Media Type in the paper tray and the paper side guides are using Brother Original ink cartridges. Make sure the paper is loaded properly in the Basic tab of Make sure the paper is not too thick or curled. (See Acceptable paper and other print media on page 9.) (MFC-6490CW) Make sure the Inner...
... the print head. (See Cleaning the print head on the cartridge package has passed. (Cartridges stay usable for your machine is closed properly. (MFC-5890CN) Make sure the Jam Clear Cover is between 68° F to 91° F (20° C to 33° C). Make sure you are printing a ...the Media Type in the paper tray and the paper side guides are using Brother Original ink cartridges. Make sure the paper is loaded properly in the Basic tab of Make sure the paper is not too thick or curled. (See Acceptable paper and other print media on page 9.) (MFC-6490CW) Make sure the Inner...
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...164. (MFC-5890CN) Open the jam clear cover and then close the inner back cover and outer back cover. The paper is closed properly. (MFC-6490CW) Open the outer back cover and inner back cover. Then close it again and then press Black Start or Color Start. (See Loading paper and ...jam or paper jam (MFC-5890CN only) on page 162 or Printer jam or paper jam (MFC-6490CW only) on page 55.) The memory card or USB flash memory drive you dialed does not answer or is full. The jam clear cover (MFC-5890CN) or the outer back cover or inner back cover (MFC-6490CW) may not be closed properly. Do one...
...164. (MFC-5890CN) Open the jam clear cover and then close the inner back cover and outer back cover. The paper is closed properly. (MFC-6490CW) Open the outer back cover and inner back cover. Then close it again and then press Black Start or Color Start. (See Loading paper and ...jam or paper jam (MFC-5890CN only) on page 162 or Printer jam or paper jam (MFC-6490CW only) on page 55.) The memory card or USB flash memory drive you dialed does not answer or is full. The jam clear cover (MFC-5890CN) or the outer back cover or inner back cover (MFC-6490CW) may not be closed properly. Do one...
Users Manual - English
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..., then reconnect it . (The machine can be turned off for foreign objects and paper scraps. Replace Ink One or more of the ink cartridges Replace the ink cartridges. (See Replacing have reached ...jam or paper jam (MFC-5890CN only) on page 162. Do not extend the paper tray when you load A5 or smaller size paper. Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance Error Message Cause Action Paper Jam Paper is jammed in the machine. (MFC-6490CW) Remove the jammed paper by following B the steps in Printer jam or paper jam (MFC-6490CW only) on page 164. (MFC-5890CN) Remove the jammed paper...
..., then reconnect it . (The machine can be turned off for foreign objects and paper scraps. Replace Ink One or more of the ink cartridges Replace the ink cartridges. (See Replacing have reached ...jam or paper jam (MFC-5890CN only) on page 162. Do not extend the paper tray when you load A5 or smaller size paper. Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance Error Message Cause Action Paper Jam Paper is jammed in the machine. (MFC-6490CW) Remove the jammed paper by following B the steps in Printer jam or paper jam (MFC-6490CW only) on page 164. (MFC-5890CN) Remove the jammed paper...
Users Manual - English
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...fax machine B If you have been transferred, disconnect the machine from the power source for several minutes, and then reconnect it. Press OK. f Do one of the following: If the LCD shows No Data, there are any faxes you B cannot enter fax transfer mode. (See Set your station... Service. Note You can press d, c or OK to pause the auto-animation and go backward. Transferring your own pace by -step instructions when paper gets jammed. XX Unable to Print XX Unable to Scan XX We recommend transferring your faxes to another fax machine or to your PC....
...fax machine B If you have been transferred, disconnect the machine from the power source for several minutes, and then reconnect it. Press OK. f Do one of the following: If the LCD shows No Data, there are any faxes you B cannot enter fax transfer mode. (See Set your station... Service. Note You can press d, c or OK to pause the auto-animation and go backward. Transferring your own pace by -step instructions when paper gets jammed. XX Unable to Print XX Unable to Scan XX We recommend transferring your faxes to another fax machine or to your PC....
Users Manual - English
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...the right. e Press Stop/Exit. b Open the ADF cover. Document is jammed inside the ADF unit B aB Take out any paper from the ADF that is not jammed. Note To avoid future document jams close the ADF cover properly by pressing it down gently in the ADF unit ... cover. c Pull the jammed document out to the right. b Lift the document cover. Document is jammed in the top of the ADF unit B a Take out any paper from the ADF that is not jammed. e Press Stop/Exit. Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance Document jam B Documents can jam in the middle. 161 Follow...
...the right. e Press Stop/Exit. b Open the ADF cover. Document is jammed inside the ADF unit B aB Take out any paper from the ADF that is not jammed. Note To avoid future document jams close the ADF cover properly by pressing it down gently in the ADF unit ... cover. c Pull the jammed document out to the right. b Lift the document cover. Document is jammed in the top of the ADF unit B a Take out any paper from the ADF that is not jammed. e Press Stop/Exit. Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance Document jam B Documents can jam in the middle. 161 Follow...
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... Cover (1) at the back of the machine. 1 1 b Pull out the jammed paper (1) and press Stop/Exit. 1 e Close the Jam Clear Cover. Pull the jammed paper out of the machine. Printer jam or paper jam (MFC-5890CN only) B Take out the jammed paper depending on the LCD after you cannot remove the jammed paper from the front of the machine, or the error message...
... Cover (1) at the back of the machine. 1 1 b Pull out the jammed paper (1) and press Stop/Exit. 1 e Close the Jam Clear Cover. Pull the jammed paper out of the machine. Printer jam or paper jam (MFC-5890CN only) B Take out the jammed paper depending on the LCD after you cannot remove the jammed paper from the front of the machine, or the error message...
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b Pull out the jammed paper (1) and press Stop/Exit. 1 1 1 1 c Reset the machine by lifting the scanner cover from the front of the machine and then closing it. If you have removed the jammed paper, please go to the next step. 164 a Pull the paper trays (1) out of the machine. Printer jam or paper jam (MFC-6490CW only) B Take out the jammed paper depending on the LCD after you cannot remove the jammed paper from the front of the machine, or the error message still appears on where it is jammed in the machine.
b Pull out the jammed paper (1) and press Stop/Exit. 1 1 1 1 c Reset the machine by lifting the scanner cover from the front of the machine and then closing it. If you have removed the jammed paper, please go to the next step. 164 a Pull the paper trays (1) out of the machine. Printer jam or paper jam (MFC-6490CW only) B Take out the jammed paper depending on the LCD after you cannot remove the jammed paper from the front of the machine, or the error message still appears on where it is jammed in the machine.
Users Manual - English
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...Print checking alignment 174 checking quality 173 difficulties 145, 148 drivers 214 fax from memory 55 paper jams 162, 164 printable area 17 report 90 resolution 214 specifications 214 Printing on small paper 16 See Software User's Guide on the CD-ROM F Programming your machine 178 Q Quick ...Dial 82 Access codes and credit card numbers 88 Broadcasting 43 using Groups 43 Group dial changing 82, 83, 84, 85 setting up Groups for Broadcasting ... 86 One Touch ...
...Print checking alignment 174 checking quality 173 difficulties 145, 148 drivers 214 fax from memory 55 paper jams 162, 164 printable area 17 report 90 resolution 214 specifications 214 Printing on small paper 16 See Software User's Guide on the CD-ROM F Programming your machine 178 Q Quick ...Dial 82 Access codes and credit card numbers 88 Broadcasting 43 using Groups 43 Group dial changing 82, 83, 84, 85 setting up Groups for Broadcasting ... 86 One Touch ...
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... Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report 159 Transparencies 18, 19, 20, 21, 207 Tray Select key 99 Troubleshooting 145 checking ink volume 174 document jam 161 error messages on LCD 153 if you are having difficulty copying 150 incoming calls 149 Network 151 phone line or connections 148 PhotoCapture Center...
... Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report 159 Transparencies 18, 19, 20, 21, 207 Tray Select key 99 Troubleshooting 145 checking ink volume 174 document jam 161 error messages on LCD 153 if you are having difficulty copying 150 incoming calls 149 Network 151 phone line or connections 148 PhotoCapture Center...