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... 1 Control Panel Overview 1 Access Brother Utilities 8 Initial Setup...9 Set the Date and Time 9 Adjust the Ring Volume 9 Adjust the Beeper Volume 10 Adjust the Speaker Volume 10 2 Paper Handling 11 Load Paper ...11 Load and Print using the Paper Tray 11 Set the Check Size 12 Change the Paper Size 12 Change the Paper Type 13 Recommended Print Media 13 Using Special Paper 14 3 Print ...15 Print from Your Computer (Windows 15 Print a Document (Windows 15 Print on Both Sides of the Paper (Windows 15 Print More Than One Page on a Single Sheet of Paper...
... 1 Control Panel Overview 1 Access Brother Utilities 8 Initial Setup...9 Set the Date and Time 9 Adjust the Ring Volume 9 Adjust the Beeper Volume 10 Adjust the Speaker Volume 10 2 Paper Handling 11 Load Paper ...11 Load and Print using the Paper Tray 11 Set the Check Size 12 Change the Paper Size 12 Change the Paper Type 13 Recommended Print Media 13 Using Special Paper 14 3 Print ...15 Print from Your Computer (Windows 15 Print a Document (Windows 15 Print on Both Sides of the Paper (Windows 15 Print More Than One Page on a Single Sheet of Paper...
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... a Fax Using Your Machine 42 Send a Fax ...42 Fax Using Your Computer (PC-FAX 44 Send Faxes from Your Computer 44 Receive Faxes on Your Computer (Windows® only 44 A Troubleshooting 46 Identify the Problem 46 Error and Maintenance Messages 47 Fax and Telephone Problems 52 Troubleshooting for Other Fax Problems 53 Print or Scan Problems 55 Document and Paper Jams 57 Find the Jammed Document or Paper 57 Clear the Document Jam 57 Clear the Paper Jam 58 B Appendix ...65 How to Enter Text on Your Brother Machine...
... a Fax Using Your Machine 42 Send a Fax ...42 Fax Using Your Computer (PC-FAX 44 Send Faxes from Your Computer 44 Receive Faxes on Your Computer (Windows® only 44 A Troubleshooting 46 Identify the Problem 46 Error and Maintenance Messages 47 Fax and Telephone Problems 52 Troubleshooting for Other Fax Problems 53 Print or Scan Problems 55 Document and Paper Jams 57 Find the Jammed Document or Paper 57 Clear the Document Jam 57 Clear the Paper Jam 58 B Appendix ...65 How to Enter Text on Your Brother Machine...
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... that number. WiFi (for wireless models) Press the WiFi button and launch the wireless installer on , your Brother machine is in the process of an external telephone during the F/T ring (pseudo double-rings), press Hook to talk. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up a wireless connection between your machine and your machine is in Fax/Tel (F/T) Mode and you pick up to dial the last numbers you press the number. 2. To access...
... that number. WiFi (for wireless models) Press the WiFi button and launch the wireless installer on , your Brother machine is in the process of an external telephone during the F/T ring (pseudo double-rings), press Hook to talk. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up a wireless connection between your machine and your machine is in Fax/Tel (F/T) Mode and you pick up to dial the last numbers you press the number. 2. To access...
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... holding . When the WiFi light blinks, the wireless connection is down, or your Brother machine is connected to set up a wireless connection between your machine and your computer. WiFi (for wireless models) Press the WiFi button and launch the wireless installer on for copying. 2 in the process of an identification card onto a single page. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to a wireless access point. Power On/Off • Turn on DCP-L2540DW. 12 34 5 1. The LCD displays Shutting Down and...
... holding . When the WiFi light blinks, the wireless connection is down, or your Brother machine is connected to set up a wireless connection between your machine and your computer. WiFi (for wireless models) Press the WiFi button and launch the wireless installer on for copying. 2 in the process of an identification card onto a single page. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to a wireless access point. Power On/Off • Turn on DCP-L2540DW. 12 34 5 1. The LCD displays Shutting Down and...
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... the printing properties or preferences button. Related Models: DCP-L2520DW/DCP-L2540DW/MFC-L2685DW/ MFC-L2700DW/MFC-L2705DW/MFC-L2707DW 2 Select Brother MFC-XXXX series (where XXXX is the name of your model). 3 Click OK. 4 Complete your application. For more information, see the Online User's Guide: Print a Document • Select Letter, Legal, or Folio size paper when using the automatic 2‑sided printing option. 1 Select the print command in your print operation. 3 Print 3 Print Print from the 2-sided Type menu. 15...
... the printing properties or preferences button. Related Models: DCP-L2520DW/DCP-L2540DW/MFC-L2685DW/ MFC-L2700DW/MFC-L2705DW/MFC-L2707DW 2 Select Brother MFC-XXXX series (where XXXX is the name of your model). 3 Click OK. 4 Complete your application. For more information, see the Online User's Guide: Print a Document • Select Letter, Legal, or Folio size paper when using the automatic 2‑sided printing option. 1 Select the print command in your print operation. 3 Print 3 Print Print from the 2-sided Type menu. 15...
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6 Click OK. 7 Click OK again, and then complete your print operation. 16 The printer driver window appears. 3 Click the Multiple Page drop-down list and select the 2 in 1, 4 in 1, 9 in 1, 16 in 1, or 25 in your application. 2 Select Brother MFC-XXXX series (where XXXX is the name of your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button. Print More Than One Page on a Single Sheet of Paper (N in 1) (Windows®) 1 Select the print command in 1 option. 4 Click OK. 5 Complete your print operation.
6 Click OK. 7 Click OK again, and then complete your print operation. 16 The printer driver window appears. 3 Click the Multiple Page drop-down list and select the 2 in 1, 4 in 1, 9 in 1, 16 in 1, or 25 in your application. 2 Select Brother MFC-XXXX series (where XXXX is the name of your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button. Print More Than One Page on a Single Sheet of Paper (N in 1) (Windows®) 1 Select the print command in 1 option. 4 Click OK. 5 Complete your print operation.
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... their original positions. 6 Select the print command in your application. 7 Select Brother MFC-XXXX series (where XXXX is the name of paper or one envelope firmly into the manual feed slot. The printer driver window appears. 8 Click the Paper Size drop-down list and select your paper size. 9 Click the Media Type drop-down lists and select Manual. 18 5 Push one sheet of your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button.
... their original positions. 6 Select the print command in your application. 7 Select Brother MFC-XXXX series (where XXXX is the name of paper or one envelope firmly into the manual feed slot. The printer driver window appears. 8 Click the Paper Size drop-down list and select your paper size. 9 Click the Media Type drop-down lists and select Manual. 18 5 Push one sheet of your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button.
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The printer driver window appears. 7 Click the Paper Size drop-down list and select your paper size. 8 Click the Media Type drop-down list and select the type of paper you are using. 9 Click the First Page and Other Pages drop-down list and select Manual. 10 Click the Portrait or Landscape option to set the orientation of your printout. 11 Change other printer settings if needed. 12 Click OK. 13 Click Print. 20 6 Select Brother MFC-XXXX series (where XXXX is the name of your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button.
The printer driver window appears. 7 Click the Paper Size drop-down list and select your paper size. 8 Click the Media Type drop-down list and select the type of paper you are using. 9 Click the First Page and Other Pages drop-down list and select Manual. 10 Click the Portrait or Landscape option to set the orientation of your printout. 11 Change other printer settings if needed. 12 Click OK. 13 Click Print. 20 6 Select Brother MFC-XXXX series (where XXXX is the name of your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button.
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... are using the machine's scanner glass, follow the LCD instructions to complete the scanning job. • In order to change scan settings, Brother's Control Center software must be installed on a computer connected to the machine. 7 Select the scan settings you want to change the scan settings for the Color and Gray options.) 8 Press Start. The machine scans the document. 30 4 Press a or b to display the File option, and then press OK. 5 If the machine is connected to a network, press...
... are using the machine's scanner glass, follow the LCD instructions to complete the scanning job. • In order to change scan settings, Brother's Control Center software must be installed on a computer connected to the machine. 7 Select the scan settings you want to change the scan settings for the Color and Gray options.) 8 Press Start. The machine scans the document. 30 4 Press a or b to display the File option, and then press OK. 5 If the machine is connected to a network, press...
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... Models: MFC-L2680W/MFC-L2685DW/MFC-L2700DW/ MFC-L2705DW/MFC-L2707DW Problems sending and receiving faxes due to possible interference on page 52 Receive Modes Related Models: MFC-L2680W/MFC-L2685DW/MFC-L2700DW/ MFC-L2705DW/MFC-L2707DW Some receive modes answer automatically (Fax Only Mode and Fax/Tel Mode). Related Information • Fax and Telephone Problems on the telephone line may want to minimize errors in one of phone system that uses an Internet connection, rather than a traditional phone line. Set Telephone Line Compatibility...
... Models: MFC-L2680W/MFC-L2685DW/MFC-L2700DW/ MFC-L2705DW/MFC-L2707DW Problems sending and receiving faxes due to possible interference on page 52 Receive Modes Related Models: MFC-L2680W/MFC-L2685DW/MFC-L2700DW/ MFC-L2705DW/MFC-L2707DW Some receive modes answer automatically (Fax Only Mode and Fax/Tel Mode). Related Information • Fax and Telephone Problems on the telephone line may want to minimize errors in one of phone system that uses an Internet connection, rather than a traditional phone line. Set Telephone Line Compatibility...
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.... A Troubleshooting 47 Follow the messages on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com Error and Maintenance Messages The most common error and maintenance messages are shown in the machine. See the Online User's Guide: Error and Maintenance Messages 3. Reinstall the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly in the table. The document was not Remove the jammed paper from the ADF was too long. Remove the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly. The drum unit is not installed correctly. Find the Error Using the LCD Toner Low xxxxxxxxxx...
.... A Troubleshooting 47 Follow the messages on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com Error and Maintenance Messages The most common error and maintenance messages are shown in the machine. See the Online User's Guide: Error and Maintenance Messages 3. Reinstall the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly in the table. The document was not Remove the jammed paper from the ADF was too long. Remove the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly. The drum unit is not installed correctly. Find the Error Using the LCD Toner Low xxxxxxxxxx...
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... the error message remains, press Start. The paper is jammed in the machine. Jam 2-sided (For automatic 2-sided printing models) Jam Inside Jam Rear Jam Tray Manual Feed The drum unit or the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly is jammed inside Open the front cover and remove the the machine. Close the back cover, and put the paper tray and the 2-sided tray firmly back in the manual feed slot. Close the fuser cover. Manual was no paper in the back of the machine. the paper source in the printer driver...
... the error message remains, press Start. The paper is jammed in the machine. Jam 2-sided (For automatic 2-sided printing models) Jam Inside Jam Rear Jam Tray Manual Feed The drum unit or the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly is jammed inside Open the front cover and remove the the machine. Close the back cover, and put the paper tray and the 2-sided tray firmly back in the manual feed slot. Close the fuser cover. Manual was no paper in the back of the machine. the paper source in the printer driver...
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... overfill the paper tray. Install the toner cartridge in the machine. The machine has a mechanical problem. Make sure the paper guides are set to locate a Brother Authorized Service Center, visit: http://www.brother-usa.com/service A Troubleshooting 49 The toner cartridge is not installed or is not loaded correctly in the paper tray. Contact Brother Customer Service at: 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437) (in USA) www.brother.ca/support (in Canada) or to the correct size. • Remove the paper and load it...
... overfill the paper tray. Install the toner cartridge in the machine. The machine has a mechanical problem. Make sure the paper guides are set to locate a Brother Authorized Service Center, visit: http://www.brother-usa.com/service A Troubleshooting 49 The toner cartridge is not installed or is not loaded correctly in the paper tray. Contact Brother Customer Service at: 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437) (in USA) www.brother.ca/support (in Canada) or to the correct size. • Remove the paper and load it...
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... to locate a Brother Authorized Service Center, visit: http://www.brother-usa.com/service 50 The machine new one. The drum unit counter was not reset when a new drum was installed. Replace the drum unit. Error Message Replace Drum Replace Toner Scan Unable XX Cause Action It is time to turn off the machine. • Press and hold to replace the drum unit. stops all print operations. The machine has a mechanical problem. • (MFC-L2680W/MFC-L2685DW/ MFC-L2700DW/MFC-L2705DW/ MFC-L2707DW) To prevent you from losing the received fax data in the memory.
... to locate a Brother Authorized Service Center, visit: http://www.brother-usa.com/service 50 The machine new one. The drum unit counter was not reset when a new drum was installed. Replace the drum unit. Error Message Replace Drum Replace Toner Scan Unable XX Cause Action It is time to turn off the machine. • Press and hold to replace the drum unit. stops all print operations. The machine has a mechanical problem. • (MFC-L2680W/MFC-L2685DW/ MFC-L2700DW/MFC-L2705DW/ MFC-L2707DW) To prevent you from losing the received fax data in the memory.
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... fuser unit is not Load the correct size of paper to turn off the machine, wait a few seconds, and then turn it ready when the LCD displays Replace Toner. Choose a paper size supported by 2-sided printing. Order a new toner cartridge now so you have it on . Leave the machine idle for automatic 2sided printing. The paper in the tray and set the size of paper in the printer driver and the machine's menu are Letter, Legal and Folio. The paper size specified...
... fuser unit is not Load the correct size of paper to turn off the machine, wait a few seconds, and then turn it ready when the LCD displays Replace Toner. Choose a paper size supported by 2-sided printing. Order a new toner cartridge now so you have it on . Leave the machine idle for automatic 2sided printing. The paper in the tray and set the size of paper in the printer driver and the machine's menu are Letter, Legal and Folio. The paper size specified...
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Print the Transmission Verification Report and check for Other Fax Problems Related Models: MFC-L2680W/MFC-L2685DW/MFC-L2700DW/MFC-L2705DW/MFC-L2707DW Difficulties Suggestions Cannot send a fax. Remove the protective cap from your Brother machine's Easy Receive feature is in Fax mode. If you are using a telephone answering machine (External TAD mode) on the same line as split pages. Make sure your Brother machine's EXT jack, and then plug the telephone line cord from the wall telephone jack...
Print the Transmission Verification Report and check for Other Fax Problems Related Models: MFC-L2680W/MFC-L2685DW/MFC-L2700DW/MFC-L2705DW/MFC-L2707DW Difficulties Suggestions Cannot send a fax. Remove the protective cap from your Brother machine's Easy Receive feature is in Fax mode. If you are using a telephone answering machine (External TAD mode) on the same line as split pages. Make sure your Brother machine's EXT jack, and then plug the telephone line cord from the wall telephone jack...
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...-down list and select your machine's control panel is on your computer, see the Online User's Guide: Select Your Network Connection Type For a Wireless Network connection • Confirm your model name (if not already selected). b. Click the Network Setting tab to the machine and the computer. 3 The printer or scanner driver has been installed correctly. Print or Scan Problems If you cannot print or scan a document, check the following : (Windows® XP) Click Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Scanners and Cameras. (Windows...
...-down list and select your machine's control panel is on your computer, see the Online User's Guide: Select Your Network Connection Type For a Wireless Network connection • Confirm your model name (if not already selected). b. Click the Network Setting tab to the machine and the computer. 3 The printer or scanner driver has been installed correctly. Print or Scan Problems If you cannot print or scan a document, check the following : (Windows® XP) Click Start > Control Panel > Printers and Other Hardware > Scanners and Cameras. (Windows...
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... B Brother Brother numbers i Customer Service ii FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)..i product support ii service centers ii C Control Panel Overview 1 Copy 21 settings 22 D Date and time 9 Distinctive Ring 34, 40 Document how to load 21, 29, 42 E Entering Text 65 Envelopes 17 Error messages 47 F Fax F/T ring time 36 receive mode 32, 34 ring delay 37 station ID 31 telephone line compatibility 32 fax receive 34 Fax, from PC 44 J Jams 57 document 57 paper 58...
... B Brother Brother numbers i Customer Service ii FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)..i product support ii service centers ii C Control Panel Overview 1 Copy 21 settings 22 D Date and time 9 Distinctive Ring 34, 40 Document how to load 21, 29, 42 E Entering Text 65 Envelopes 17 Error messages 47 F Fax F/T ring time 36 receive mode 32, 34 ring delay 37 station ID 31 telephone line compatibility 32 fax receive 34 Fax, from PC 44 J Jams 57 document 57 paper 58...
Quick Setup Guide
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... interface you do not plan to step 6. Remove the orange part. 2 Load paper in this Quick Setup Guide for the year on the dial pad, and then press OK. 3. Press Stop/Exit. 5 Configure the machine for faxing (for this machine, go to select your language (if needed) 1. (DCP model) a. Set the date and time Date 1. Clock Type 1. Manuals in all countries. b. Enter the time using a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no more than 6 feet...
... interface you do not plan to step 6. Remove the orange part. 2 Load paper in this Quick Setup Guide for the year on the dial pad, and then press OK. 3. Press Stop/Exit. 5 Configure the machine for faxing (for this machine, go to select your language (if needed) 1. (DCP model) a. Set the date and time Date 1. Clock Type 1. Manuals in all countries. b. Enter the time using a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no more than 6 feet...
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... use network tools/utilities securely and to use temporarily during the wireless setup. Finish NOTE: If connection is now complete. We recommend immediately changing the default password to protect your machine without CD-ROM drive or Macintosh) Download the full driver and software package from unauthorized access. Follow the on your wireless LAN access point/router. Press the WiFi button on -screen instructions until the Connection Type screen appears. Connection Type For USB Connection For Wired Network Connection Connect a network cable...
... use network tools/utilities securely and to use temporarily during the wireless setup. Finish NOTE: If connection is now complete. We recommend immediately changing the default password to protect your machine without CD-ROM drive or Macintosh) Download the full driver and software package from unauthorized access. Follow the on your wireless LAN access point/router. Press the WiFi button on -screen instructions until the Connection Type screen appears. Connection Type For USB Connection For Wired Network Connection Connect a network cable...
