Basic Users Guide
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... 4 Access Brother Utilities 6 Initial Setup...7 Set the Date and Time 7 Adjust the Ring Volume 7 Adjust the Beeper Volume 7 Adjust the Speaker Volume 7 2 Paper Handling ...9 Load Paper ...9 Load and Print using the Paper Tray 9 Set the Check Size 10 Change the Paper Size 10 Change the Paper Type 11 Recommended Print Media 11 Using Special Paper 12 3 Print ...13 Print from Your Computer (Windows 13 Print a Document (Windows 13 Print on Both Sides of the Paper (Windows 13 Print More Than One Page on a Single Sheet of Paper (N in 1) (Windows®)...14 Printing on Envelopes, Thick...
... 4 Access Brother Utilities 6 Initial Setup...7 Set the Date and Time 7 Adjust the Ring Volume 7 Adjust the Beeper Volume 7 Adjust the Speaker Volume 7 2 Paper Handling ...9 Load Paper ...9 Load and Print using the Paper Tray 9 Set the Check Size 10 Change the Paper Size 10 Change the Paper Type 11 Recommended Print Media 11 Using Special Paper 12 3 Print ...13 Print from Your Computer (Windows 13 Print a Document (Windows 13 Print on Both Sides of the Paper (Windows 13 Print More Than One Page on a Single Sheet of Paper (N in 1) (Windows®)...14 Printing on Envelopes, Thick...
Basic Users Guide
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... a PDF File Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows 27 Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine 28 Scan Using the Scan Button on the Machine 28 6 Fax ...30 Before Faxing ...30 Set Your Station ID 30 Set Telephone Line Compatibility for Interference and VoIP Systems ..........31 Receive Modes 31 Choose the Correct Receive Mode 33 Set the F/T Ring Time (Pseudo/Double-ring 35 Set the Number of Rings Before the Machine Answers (Ring Delay 35 Store Numbers ...36 Store Address Book Numbers 36 Change...
... a PDF File Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows 27 Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine 28 Scan Using the Scan Button on the Machine 28 6 Fax ...30 Before Faxing ...30 Set Your Station ID 30 Set Telephone Line Compatibility for Interference and VoIP Systems ..........31 Receive Modes 31 Choose the Correct Receive Mode 33 Set the F/T Ring Time (Pseudo/Double-ring 35 Set the Number of Rings Before the Machine Answers (Ring Delay 35 Store Numbers ...36 Store Address Book Numbers 36 Change...
Basic Users Guide
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... Fax Copy Scan Shortcuts Settings 6 5 4 1. You must unlock the machine to an Internet service. For more information, see the Web Connect Guide. For more information, see at http://support.brother.com to download the guide. • Secure Print Press to access the Secure Print option. • 2in1(ID) Copy Press to the Brother Apps service. Date & Time Displays the date and time set on the LCD. When displayed, this indicates that your model's Manuals page on the Brother...
... Fax Copy Scan Shortcuts Settings 6 5 4 1. You must unlock the machine to an Internet service. For more information, see the Web Connect Guide. For more information, see at http://support.brother.com to download the guide. • Secure Print Press to access the Secure Print option. • 2in1(ID) Copy Press to the Brother Apps service. Date & Time Displays the date and time set on the LCD. When displayed, this indicates that your model's Manuals page on the Brother...
Basic Users Guide
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... such as sending a fax, making a copy, scanning and using Web Connect. • Three Shortcuts screens are available. • To display the other Shortcuts screens, press d or c. Warning icon Cover is an error or maintenance message; Detail Fax Copy Scan Shortcuts Settings The warning icon appears when there is Open. press Detail to view it . To display and access all the options, press d c or a b on the machine. When the Toner cartridge is changed from Light to...
... such as sending a fax, making a copy, scanning and using Web Connect. • Three Shortcuts screens are available. • To display the other Shortcuts screens, press d or c. Warning icon Cover is an error or maintenance message; Detail Fax Copy Scan Shortcuts Settings The warning icon appears when there is Open. press Detail to view it . To display and access all the options, press d c or a b on the machine. When the Toner cartridge is changed from Light to...
Basic Users Guide
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... Change the Paper Size When you change the paper size setting on the LCD at the same time. Set the Check Size Your Brother machine's Check Size setting causes the machine to display a message when you remove the paper tray from sliding off the output tray. 8 Send your print preferences in the paper tray at the same time. 1 Press (Settings) > All Settings > General Setup > Tray Setting > Paper Size. 2 Press a or b to jam or misfeed. 5 Make sure the paper is On. 1 Press (Settings) > All Settings > General Setup > Tray Setting > Check Size. 2 Press On or Off. 3 Press . 4 Load paper...
... Change the Paper Size When you change the paper size setting on the LCD at the same time. Set the Check Size Your Brother machine's Check Size setting causes the machine to display a message when you remove the paper tray from sliding off the output tray. 8 Send your print preferences in the paper tray at the same time. 1 Press (Settings) > All Settings > General Setup > Tray Setting > Paper Size. 2 Press a or b to jam or misfeed. 5 Make sure the paper is On. 1 Press (Settings) > All Settings > General Setup > Tray Setting > Check Size. 2 Press On or Off. 3 Press . 4 Load paper...
Basic Users Guide
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... printer driver window appears. 3 Click the 2-sided / Booklet drop-down list and select the 2-sided option. 4 Click the 2-sided Settings button. 5 Select an option from Your Computer (Windows®) Print a Document (Windows®) Print on Both Sides of the Paper (Windows®) 1 Select the print command in your application. 2 Select Brother MFC-XXXX series (where XXXX is the name of your print operation. 3 Print 3 Print Print from the 2-sided Type menu. 6 Click OK. 13 For more information, see the Online User's Guide: Print a Document...
... printer driver window appears. 3 Click the 2-sided / Booklet drop-down list and select the 2-sided option. 4 Click the 2-sided Settings button. 5 Select an option from Your Computer (Windows®) Print a Document (Windows®) Print on Both Sides of the Paper (Windows®) 1 Select the print command in your application. 2 Select Brother MFC-XXXX series (where XXXX is the name of your print operation. 3 Print 3 Print Print from the 2-sided Type menu. 6 Click OK. 13 For more information, see the Online User's Guide: Print a Document...
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7 Click OK again, and then complete your print operation. 14 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 Paper (N in 1) (Windows®) 1 Select the print command in 1 option. 4 Click OK. 5 Complete your print operation. Print More Than One Page on a Single Sheet of your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button.
7 Click OK again, and then complete your print operation. 14 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 Paper (N in 1) (Windows®) 1 Select the print command in 1 option. 4 Click OK. 5 Complete your print operation. Print More Than One Page on a Single Sheet of your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button.
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... to set the orientation of your printout. 12 Change other printer settings if needed. 13 Click OK. 14 Click Print. 15 (For printing envelopes) When you have finished printing, return the two green levers back to their original positions. 6 Select the print command in your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button. 5 Push one sheet of paper or one envelope firmly into the manual feed...
... to set the orientation of your printout. 12 Change other printer settings if needed. 13 Click OK. 14 Click Print. 15 (For printing envelopes) When you have finished printing, return the two green levers back to their original positions. 6 Select the print command in your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button. 5 Push one sheet of paper or one envelope firmly into the manual feed...
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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. 18 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. 18 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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... to the scan settings. The machine scans the document. 7 Select the scan settings you want to a folder on Your Brother Machine 4 Press (to display the Scan mode icon. For other Scan options, see the Online User's Guide: Scan Using the Scan Button on your computer. 3 Press d or c to File). 9 Press Start. To make temporary changes to the middle of the following: • To change : • 2-sided Scan • Scan Settings • Scan Type • Resolution • File Type • Scan Size • Remove Background Color (available...
... to the scan settings. The machine scans the document. 7 Select the scan settings you want to a folder on Your Brother Machine 4 Press (to display the Scan mode icon. For other Scan options, see the Online User's Guide: Scan Using the Scan Button on your computer. 3 Press d or c to File). 9 Press Start. To make temporary changes to the middle of the following: • To change : • 2-sided Scan • Scan Settings • Scan Type • Resolution • File Type • Scan Size • Remove Background Color (available...
Basic Users Guide
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... you turned on the power. The toner cartridge is not completely closed or paper was jammed in the table. The ADF cover is not installed correctly. If the error message remains, press, . Fax Copy Detail Find the Solution 1. Follow the messages on the Brother Solutions Center at http://support.brother.com Scan A Troubleshooting Shortcuts Settings Error and Maintenance Messages The most common error and maintenance messages are shown in the back of the machine. Find the Error Using...
... you turned on the power. The toner cartridge is not completely closed or paper was jammed in the table. The ADF cover is not installed correctly. If the error message remains, press, . Fax Copy Detail Find the Solution 1. Follow the messages on the Brother Solutions Center at http://support.brother.com Scan A Troubleshooting Shortcuts Settings Error and Maintenance Messages The most common error and maintenance messages are shown in the back of the machine. Find the Error Using...
Basic Users Guide
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... jammed paper. Put the paper tray firmly back in the Pull the paper tray out completely and paper tray. Order a new drum unit before you get the Replace Drum message. Close the front cover. The paper is jammed in the machine. Open the fuser cover and remove the jammed paper. Close the fuser cover. Jam 2-sided Jam Inside Jam Rear Jam Tray Manual Feed The drum unit or the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly is jammed underneath the paper tray or the fuser unit. toner cartridge and drum unit assembly. The paper is jammed in the manual feed slot. 46 Manual...
... jammed paper. Put the paper tray firmly back in the Pull the paper tray out completely and paper tray. Order a new drum unit before you get the Replace Drum message. Close the front cover. The paper is jammed in the machine. Open the fuser cover and remove the jammed paper. Close the fuser cover. Jam 2-sided Jam Inside Jam Rear Jam Tray Manual Feed The drum unit or the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly is jammed underneath the paper tray or the fuser unit. toner cartridge and drum unit assembly. The paper is jammed in the manual feed slot. 46 Manual...
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...not installed correctly. If the problem continues, replace the toner cartridge. Remove the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. Make sure the paper guides are set to the correct size. • Make sure not to replace the drum unit. Contact Brother Customer Service at the Replace the toner cartridge with the new drum unit. Reinstall the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly in the memory. 47 A Troubleshooting Make sure the paper guides are set to turn off the machine, wait a few minutes, and then turn it again. Error Message No Paper No Toner Print Unable...
...not installed correctly. If the problem continues, replace the toner cartridge. Remove the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. Make sure the paper guides are set to the correct size. • Make sure not to replace the drum unit. Contact Brother Customer Service at the Replace the toner cartridge with the new drum unit. Reinstall the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly in the memory. 47 A Troubleshooting Make sure the paper guides are set to turn off the machine, wait a few minutes, and then turn it again. Error Message No Paper No Toner Print Unable...
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....brother.ca/support (in the tray and set the size of paper to turn off the machine, wait a few seconds, and then turn it on . Order a new toner cartridge now so you can still print. The machine has a mechanical problem. Contact Brother Customer Service at the Replace the toner cartridge with the The fuser unit is too hot. The paper in the printer driver and the machine's menu are Letter, Legal and Folio. If the LCD displays this message...
....brother.ca/support (in the tray and set the size of paper to turn off the machine, wait a few seconds, and then turn it on . Order a new toner cartridge now so you can still print. The machine has a mechanical problem. Contact Brother Customer Service at the Replace the toner cartridge with the The fuser unit is too hot. The paper in the printer driver and the machine's menu are Letter, Legal and Folio. If the LCD displays this message...
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... problem still is directly connected to the fax, the problem may be unrelated to send and receive faxes by lowering the connection speed. Fax and Telephone Problems Related Models: MFC-L2720DW/MFC-L2740DW If you can send and receive faxes when the telephone line is not resolved, turn the machine off, and then turn it on page 33 49 A Troubleshooting See Related Information: • Receive Modes • Choose the Correct Receive Mode 3 Try changing the compatibility settings...
... problem still is directly connected to the fax, the problem may be unrelated to send and receive faxes by lowering the connection speed. Fax and Telephone Problems Related Models: MFC-L2720DW/MFC-L2740DW If you can send and receive faxes when the telephone line is not resolved, turn the machine off, and then turn it on page 33 49 A Troubleshooting See Related Information: • Receive Modes • Choose the Correct Receive Mode 3 Try changing the compatibility settings...
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... message on the same line as split pages. 50 Check all line cord connections. Ask the other party to send a fax." 5. Set your Fax Receive Code for connection instructions. Set your Brother machine's LINE jack. 2. appear as the Brother machine, make sure your answering machine is plugged into the EXT jack. 3. Print the Transmission Verification Report and check for Other Fax Problems Related Models: MFC-L2720DW/MFC-L2740DW Difficulties Suggestions Cannot send a fax. If you hear static or interference on your fax line, contact your machine...
... message on the same line as split pages. 50 Check all line cord connections. Ask the other party to send a fax." 5. Set your Fax Receive Code for connection instructions. Set your Brother machine's LINE jack. 2. appear as the Brother machine, make sure your answering machine is plugged into the EXT jack. 3. Print the Transmission Verification Report and check for Other Fax Problems Related Models: MFC-L2720DW/MFC-L2740DW Difficulties Suggestions Cannot send a fax. If you hear static or interference on your fax line, contact your machine...
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... printer driver. 5 If the problem still remains after trying all the above, try the following: For a USB interface connection • Change the USB cable for a new one . • Use a different USB port. Click the drop-down list and select your machine. Try printing with an available IP address. (Windows®) a. Set up the wireless network connection again. The Network Scanner Properties dialog box appears. (Windows Vista®, Windows® 7 and Windows® 8) Click the Properties button. Click SCAN...
... printer driver. 5 If the problem still remains after trying all the above, try the following: For a USB interface connection • Change the USB cable for a new one . • Use a different USB port. Click the drop-down list and select your machine. Try printing with an available IP address. (Windows®) a. Set up the wireless network connection again. The Network Scanner Properties dialog box appears. (Windows Vista®, Windows® 7 and Windows® 8) Click the Properties button. Click SCAN...
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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 19 settings 20 D Date and time 7 Distinctive Ring 33, 38 Document how to load 19, 28, 40 E Entering Text 62 Envelopes 15 Error messages 45 F Fax F/T ring time 35 receive mode 31, 33 ring delay 35 station ID 30 telephone line compatibility 31 fax receive 33 Fax, from PC 42 J Jams 54 document 54 paper 55...
... 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 19 settings 20 D Date and time 7 Distinctive Ring 33, 38 Document how to load 19, 28, 40 E Entering Text 62 Envelopes 15 Error messages 45 F Fax F/T ring time 35 receive mode 31, 33 ring delay 35 station ID 30 telephone line compatibility 31 fax receive 33 Fax, from PC 42 J Jams 54 document 54 paper 55...
Quick Setup Guide
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USB cable We recommend using the Touchscreen, and then press OK. 4. Press . 5 Configure the machine for faxing (for the correct installation procedure. A. Press your language (if needed) 1. Connect the telephone line cord B. Press Date. 2. Unpack the machine and check the components A Drum Unit (Pre‑installed) AC Power Cord (only for certain models) Quick Setup Guide CD‑ROM B Starter Toner Cartridge Telephone Line Cord Product Safety Guide (For MFC models) Basic User's Guide (only for certain models) Read the Product...
USB cable We recommend using the Touchscreen, and then press OK. 4. Press . 5 Configure the machine for faxing (for the correct installation procedure. A. Press your language (if needed) 1. Connect the telephone line cord B. Press Date. 2. Unpack the machine and check the components A Drum Unit (Pre‑installed) AC Power Cord (only for certain models) Quick Setup Guide CD‑ROM B Starter Toner Cartridge Telephone Line Cord Product Safety Guide (For MFC models) Basic User's Guide (only for certain models) Read the Product...
Quick Setup Guide
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... double-click start using your machine with your machine from unauthorized access. For Wireless Network Connection We recommend preparing a USB cable to use your machine with mobile devices. Follow the on -screen instructions to start .exe. On the machine's control panel, press > Setup Wizard > Yes. Wireless setup is unsuccessful, repeat this option if you can use temporarily during the wireless setup. NOTE: Before you have a USB cable. Print and scan using your mobile device Download "Brother iPrint&Scan" to continue installation...
... double-click start using your machine with your machine from unauthorized access. For Wireless Network Connection We recommend preparing a USB cable to use your machine with mobile devices. Follow the on -screen instructions to start .exe. On the machine's control panel, press > Setup Wizard > Yes. Wireless setup is unsuccessful, repeat this option if you can use temporarily during the wireless setup. NOTE: Before you have a USB cable. Print and scan using your mobile device Download "Brother iPrint&Scan" to continue installation...