Users Manual Basic - English
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...Troubleshooting 89 Identifying your problem 89 Error and maintenance messages 91 Error animation 100 Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report 100 Document jam 101 Printer jam or paper jam 103 If you are having difficulty with your machine 109 Dial Tone ...122 Telephone line interference / VoIP 122 Machine...163 Making corrections 163 D Specifications 164 General ...164 Print media...166 Fax ...168 Copy ...169 PhotoCapture Center 170 PictBridge ...171 Scanner ...172 Printer ...173 Interfaces ...174 Network ...174 Computer requirements 175 Consumable items 176 E Index 177 x
...Troubleshooting 89 Identifying your problem 89 Error and maintenance messages 91 Error animation 100 Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report 100 Document jam 101 Printer jam or paper jam 103 If you are having difficulty with your machine 109 Dial Tone ...122 Telephone line interference / VoIP 122 Machine...163 Making corrections 163 D Specifications 164 General ...164 Print media...166 Fax ...168 Copy ...169 PhotoCapture Center 170 PictBridge ...171 Scanner ...172 Printer ...173 Interfaces ...174 Network ...174 Computer requirements 175 Consumable items 176 E Index 177 x
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NOTE If the Brother screen does not appear automatically, go to read . The CD-ROM Top... screen appears, choose your country. Viewing User's Guides 1 (Windows®) 1 To view the documentation, from , All Programs, select Brother, MFC-XXXX (where XXXX is your language. b If the model name screen appears, click your model name. 2 c If the language screen... information about the machine, such as how to read . (Macintosh) 1 a Turn on your Macintosh. Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. If you have not installed the software, you want to use the advanced ...
NOTE If the Brother screen does not appear automatically, go to read . The CD-ROM Top... screen appears, choose your country. Viewing User's Guides 1 (Windows®) 1 To view the documentation, from , All Programs, select Brother, MFC-XXXX (where XXXX is your language. b If the model name screen appears, click your model name. 2 c If the language screen... information about the machine, such as how to read . (Macintosh) 1 a Turn on your Macintosh. Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. If you have not installed the software, you want to use the advanced ...
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c Select Reverse Print (Windows®) or Reverse page orientation (Macintosh) in the printer driver's dialog box, and then adjust the size and margin in your application. (See Software User's Guide: Printing (Windows®).) (See Software User's Guide: Printing ...
c Select Reverse Print (Windows®) or Reverse page orientation (Macintosh) in the printer driver's dialog box, and then adjust the size and margin in your application. (See Software User's Guide: Printing (Windows®).) (See Software User's Guide: Printing ...
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... sure to choose the proper print media in the Basic tab of the printer driver or in the Paper Type setting of the machine's menu. (See Paper Type on page 30.) When you print on transparencies. 2 Brother paper Paper Type Premium Plus Glossy Photo Ledger Letter ... using print media 2 Store paper in the paper tray. Use only transparencies recommended for laser printers/copiers may stain your next document. To get the best print quality, we suggest using Brother paper. (See the table below.) We recommend using "3M Transparency Film" when you print on...
... sure to choose the proper print media in the Basic tab of the printer driver or in the Paper Type setting of the machine's menu. (See Paper Type on page 30.) When you print on transparencies. 2 Brother paper Paper Type Premium Plus Glossy Photo Ledger Letter ... using print media 2 Store paper in the paper tray. Use only transparencies recommended for laser printers/copiers may stain your next document. To get the best print quality, we suggest using Brother paper. (See the table below.) We recommend using "3M Transparency Film" when you print on...
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....4 431.8 mm) - Loading paper Choosing the right print media 2 Paper type and size for each operation 2 Paper Type Paper Size Usage 2 Fax Copy Photo Printer Capture Cut-Sheet Ledger 11 17 in . (215.9 355.6 mm) - Yes -
....4 431.8 mm) - Loading paper Choosing the right print media 2 Paper type and size for each operation 2 Paper Type Paper Size Usage 2 Fax Copy Photo Printer Capture Cut-Sheet Ledger 11 17 in . (215.9 355.6 mm) - Yes -
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... g/m2). of sheets 150 1 20 20 30 10 1 1 When using User Defined as the Paper Size in the Paper Size drop-down list of the printer driver, the paper orientation will differ depending on page 35.) 34 NOTE When you choose User Defined in the... printer driver on the size and thickness of the paper trays 2 Paper Tray Manual Feed Slot Paper size Letter, Executive, A4 A5, A6, Photo, Photo L, Photo ...
... g/m2). of sheets 150 1 20 20 30 10 1 1 When using User Defined as the Paper Size in the Paper Size drop-down list of the printer driver, the paper orientation will differ depending on page 35.) 34 NOTE When you choose User Defined in the... printer driver on the size and thickness of the paper trays 2 Paper Tray Manual Feed Slot Paper size Letter, Executive, A4 A5, A6, Photo, Photo L, Photo ...
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... (Up to 0.25 mm) Up to 20 mil (Up to 95 g/m2) - Loading paper Paper orientation using User Defined as the Paper Size in the printer driver 2 User Defined Size Paper Orientation When both of the following conditions are satisfied: Landscape Width: 5 in. - 8.5 in. (127.0 mm - 215.9 mm) 2 Height...
... (Up to 0.25 mm) Up to 20 mil (Up to 95 g/m2) - Loading paper Paper orientation using User Defined as the Paper Size in the printer driver 2 User Defined Size Paper Orientation When both of the following conditions are satisfied: Landscape Width: 5 in. - 8.5 in. (127.0 mm - 215.9 mm) 2 Height...
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... Print command. c Choose the name of your computer. To print from a computer, you must install the printer driver. (See Software User's Guide: Printing (Windows®).) (See Software User's Guide: Printing and Faxing (Macintosh).) a Install the Brother printer driver from your machine in the Properties dialog box. d Choose the settings you are using. f Click...
... Print command. c Choose the name of your computer. To print from a computer, you must install the printer driver. (See Software User's Guide: Printing (Windows®).) (See Software User's Guide: Printing and Faxing (Macintosh).) a Install the Brother printer driver from your machine in the Properties dialog box. d Choose the settings you are using. f Click...
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... is set to anything except Plain Paper or Inkjet Paper. • (Windows®) If you check Slow Drying Paper in the Basic tab of the printer driver. (Macintosh) If you need to Plain Paper you print. B Faxing If the paper type is set to Plain Paper or Inkjet Paper, the... tips: Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/. NOTE The machine will stop all print operations and you will ask that the fax be able to a new ink cartridge in the following way: Printing If you choose Grayscale in the Advanced tab of the printer driver, you can correct most common...
... is set to anything except Plain Paper or Inkjet Paper. • (Windows®) If you check Slow Drying Paper in the Basic tab of the printer driver. (Macintosh) If you need to Plain Paper you print. B Faxing If the paper type is set to Plain Paper or Inkjet Paper, the... tips: Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/. NOTE The machine will stop all print operations and you will ask that the fax be able to a new ink cartridge in the following way: Printing If you choose Grayscale in the Advanced tab of the printer driver, you can correct most common...
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Make sure the Jam Clear Cover is not closed evenly at both ends. (See Printer jam or paper jam on page 25.) The number you can turn off Memory Receive. (See Advanced User's Guide: Turning off Memory Receive operations.) ...Print the faxes that are in the memory. Verify the number and try again. Remove the jammed paper by following the steps in Printer jam or paper jam on the surface of the paper pick-up rollers.) The Jam Clear Cover is closed properly. Clean the paper feed rollers...
Make sure the Jam Clear Cover is not closed evenly at both ends. (See Printer jam or paper jam on page 25.) The number you can turn off Memory Receive. (See Advanced User's Guide: Turning off Memory Receive operations.) ...Print the faxes that are in the memory. Verify the number and try again. Remove the jammed paper by following the steps in Printer jam or paper jam on the surface of the paper pick-up rollers.) The Jam Clear Cover is closed properly. Clean the paper feed rollers...
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... sure you look carefully inside the machine above and below the Jam Clear Flap for any pieces of the machine. c Pull out the jammed paper (1). Printer jam or paper jam B Take out the jammed paper depending on where it is jammed in the front of the machine B If the Touchscreen shows...
... sure you look carefully inside the machine above and below the Jam Clear Flap for any pieces of the machine. c Pull out the jammed paper (1). Printer jam or paper jam B Take out the jammed paper depending on where it is jammed in the front of the machine B If the Touchscreen shows...
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... delete all data as follows: (Windows® 7) Click /Devices and Printers/Printers and Faxes. (Windows Vista®) Click /Control Panel/Hardware and Sound/Printers. Right-click Brother MFC-XXXXX (where XXXXX is unchecked. (Windows Vista®) Click /Control Panel/Hardware and Sound/Printers. Right-click Brother MFC-XXXXX (where XXXXX is your model name) and choose See what...
... delete all data as follows: (Windows® 7) Click /Devices and Printers/Printers and Faxes. (Windows Vista®) Click /Control Panel/Hardware and Sound/Printers. Right-click Brother MFC-XXXXX (where XXXXX is unchecked. (Windows Vista®) Click /Control Panel/Hardware and Sound/Printers. Right-click Brother MFC-XXXXX (where XXXXX is your model name) and choose See what...
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...the print quality. (See Checking the print quality on page 86.) Make sure that your machine is not full color in the printer driver Advanced tab (Windows®) or Color Settings (Macintosh). Troubleshooting Printing Difficulties (continued) Difficulty Suggestions Print speed is not working ...from Adobe® Illustrator®. Try to clog: The expiration date written on the cartridge package has passed. (Genuine Brother Innobella™ ink cartridges stay usable for your ink cartridges are fresh. The following may cause ink to reduce the print resolution....
...the print quality. (See Checking the print quality on page 86.) Make sure that your machine is not full color in the printer driver Advanced tab (Windows®) or Color Settings (Macintosh). Troubleshooting Printing Difficulties (continued) Difficulty Suggestions Print speed is not working ...from Adobe® Illustrator®. Try to clog: The expiration date written on the cartridge package has passed. (Genuine Brother Innobella™ ink cartridges stay usable for your ink cartridges are fresh. The following may cause ink to reduce the print resolution....
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... other print media on page 30.) If you have set the Media Type in .) The machine prints blank pages. Make sure you are using Genuine Brother Innobella™ Ink. Ledger, A3, Legal, A5, A6, envelopes, Photo (4 6 in.), Photo L (3.5 5 in.), Photo 2L (5 7... in.) and Index Card (5 8 in the printer driver. Check the printing alignment. (See Checking the print alignment on page 31.) Printing appears dirty or ink seems to the machine ensuring periodic cleanings ...
... other print media on page 30.) If you have set the Media Type in .) The machine prints blank pages. Make sure you are using Genuine Brother Innobella™ Ink. Ledger, A3, Legal, A5, A6, envelopes, Photo (4 6 in.), Photo L (3.5 5 in.), Photo 2L (5 7... in.) and Index Card (5 8 in the printer driver. Check the printing alignment. (See Checking the print alignment on page 31.) Printing appears dirty or ink seems to the machine ensuring periodic cleanings ...
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...paper feed rollers are not dirty with ink. (See Advanced User's Guide: Cleaning the machine's printer platen.) Make sure you are using the paper support flap. (See Loading paper and other print media on Brother Photo paper, load one extra sheet of the page. The printouts are using Ledger paper. If... the paper is no paper, load a new stack of paper in the Basic tab of the printer driver. (PC print for this purpose. 113 Paper...
...paper feed rollers are not dirty with ink. (See Advanced User's Guide: Cleaning the machine's printer platen.) Make sure you are using the paper support flap. (See Loading paper and other print media on Brother Photo paper, load one extra sheet of the page. The printouts are using Ledger paper. If... the paper is no paper, load a new stack of paper in the Basic tab of the printer driver. (PC print for this purpose. 113 Paper...
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.... Make sure the Jam Clear Cover is closed properly. (See Paper is not dirty. (See Advanced User's Guide: Cleaning the paper pick-up rollers.) See Printer jam or paper jam on the telephone line. Paper Handling Difficulties (continued) Difficulties Machine feeds multiple pages. There is loaded properly in the paper tray...
.... Make sure the Jam Clear Cover is closed properly. (See Paper is not dirty. (See Advanced User's Guide: Cleaning the paper pick-up rollers.) See Printer jam or paper jam on the telephone line. Paper Handling Difficulties (continued) Difficulties Machine feeds multiple pages. There is loaded properly in the paper tray...
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Power consumption varies slightly depending on periodically for details. Printer Type Print Head Memory Capacity LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Power Source Power Consumption 2 Inkjet Black: Piezo with 420 nozzles 1 Color: Piezo with 420 nozzles ... diagonally. 2 Measured when the machine is connected to IEC 62301 Edition 2.0. 5 Even when the machine is turned off . 164 For additional specifications visit http://www.brother.com/ for print head maintenance, and then turn itself off , it will automatically turn itself on the usage environment or part wear. 3 When using ADF...
Power consumption varies slightly depending on periodically for details. Printer Type Print Head Memory Capacity LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Power Source Power Consumption 2 Inkjet Black: Piezo with 420 nozzles 1 Color: Piezo with 420 nozzles ... diagonally. 2 Measured when the machine is connected to IEC 62301 Edition 2.0. 5 Even when the machine is turned off . 164 For additional specifications visit http://www.brother.com/ for print head maintenance, and then turn itself off , it will automatically turn itself on the usage environment or part wear. 3 When using ADF...
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D 173 Specifications Printer D Resolution Printing Width 3 Borderless 2 2-sided Print Speed 4 Up to 1200 6000 dpi 10.76 in. [11 in. (borderless) 1] Letter, A4, Ledger, A3, A6, Photo 4" 6", Photo L 3.5" 5", Photo 2L 5" 7" Paper Type: Plain paper Paper Size: Letter, A4, A5, Executive 1 When the Borderless feature is set to On. 2 See Paper type and size for each operation on page 33. 3 When printing on Ledger size paper. 4 For detailed specifications visit http://www.brother.com/.
D 173 Specifications Printer D Resolution Printing Width 3 Borderless 2 2-sided Print Speed 4 Up to 1200 6000 dpi 10.76 in. [11 in. (borderless) 1] Letter, A4, Ledger, A3, A6, Photo 4" 6", Photo L 3.5" 5", Photo 2L 5" 7" Paper Type: Plain paper Paper Size: Letter, A4, A5, Executive 1 When the Borderless feature is set to On. 2 See Paper type and size for each operation on page 33. 3 When printing on Ledger size paper. 4 For detailed specifications visit http://www.brother.com/.
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...;) 1 Your machine has a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface. Use an Ethernet UTP cable category 5 or greater. Network D NOTE For more advanced printer management, use the latest Brother BRAdmin Professional utility version that is Brother BRAdmin Light 2 Network Management software. Wireless Network Security Wireless Setup Support Utility SSID (32 chr), WEP 64/128 bit, WPA... connected to a network for Network Printing, Network Scanning, PC Fax Send, PC Fax Receive (Windows® only), Remote Setup, and access photos from http://solutions.brother.com/. 174
...;) 1 Your machine has a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface. Use an Ethernet UTP cable category 5 or greater. Network D NOTE For more advanced printer management, use the latest Brother BRAdmin Professional utility version that is Brother BRAdmin Light 2 Network Management software. Wireless Network Security Wireless Setup Support Utility SSID (32 chr), WEP 64/128 bit, WPA... connected to a network for Network Printing, Network Scanning, PC Fax Send, PC Fax Receive (Windows® only), Remote Setup, and access photos from http://solutions.brother.com/. 174
Users Manual Advanced - English
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... (without PictBridge 73 Printing Images 74 A Routine maintenance 75 Cleaning and checking the machine 75 Cleaning the outside of the machine 75 Cleaning the machine's printer platen 76 Cleaning the paper feed rollers 77 Cleaning the paper pick-up rollers 78 Checking the ink volume 79 Packing and shipping the machine...
... (without PictBridge 73 Printing Images 74 A Routine maintenance 75 Cleaning and checking the machine 75 Cleaning the outside of the machine 75 Cleaning the machine's printer platen 76 Cleaning the paper feed rollers 77 Cleaning the paper pick-up rollers 78 Checking the ink volume 79 Packing and shipping the machine...
