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Table of Contents Section I Windows® 1 Printing Using the Brother printer driver...2 Features ...2 Choosing the right type of paper...3 Simultaneous printing, scanning and faxing 3 Clearing data from the memory ...3 Checking the print quality ...3 Status Monitor...4 Monitoring the machine's status ...4 Turning ... ...6 Media Type...7 Quality ...7 Enhanced Print Settings ...8 Improve Pattern Printing (Windows® 2000/XP only 10 Paper Size ...10 Page Layout ...11 Orientation ...11 Copies ...12 Paper Source (MFC-5860CN only 12 Advanced tab...13 Color ...14 Scaling ...16 Watermark ...17 ...
Table of Contents Section I Windows® 1 Printing Using the Brother printer driver...2 Features ...2 Choosing the right type of paper...3 Simultaneous printing, scanning and faxing 3 Clearing data from the memory ...3 Checking the print quality ...3 Status Monitor...4 Monitoring the machine's status ...4 Turning ... ...6 Media Type...7 Quality ...7 Enhanced Print Settings ...8 Improve Pattern Printing (Windows® 2000/XP only 10 Paper Size ...10 Page Layout ...11 Orientation ...11 Copies ...12 Paper Source (MFC-5860CN only 12 Advanced tab...13 Color ...14 Scaling ...16 Watermark ...17 ...
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...Clearing data from the memory ...98 Checking the print quality ...98 Status Monitor ...99 Using the Brother Ink driver ...100 Choosing page setup options ...100 Choosing printing options ...101 Media Type...101 Quality ...102 Paper Feed (MFC-5860CN only)...103 Sending a fax (MFC models only) ...104 Drag a vCard from ... to E-mail ...113 Scan to Image ...114 Scan to OCR ...114 Scan to File...115 Scan to Card (Not available for MFC-240C and MFC-3360C 115 Using Presto!® PageManager® ...119 Features ...119 System requirements for Presto!® PageManager 119 Technical support ...120 10...
...Clearing data from the memory ...98 Checking the print quality ...98 Status Monitor ...99 Using the Brother Ink driver ...100 Choosing page setup options ...100 Choosing printing options ...101 Media Type...101 Quality ...102 Paper Feed (MFC-5860CN only)...103 Sending a fax (MFC models only) ...104 Drag a vCard from ... to E-mail ...113 Scan to Image ...114 Scan to OCR ...114 Scan to File...115 Scan to Card (Not available for MFC-240C and MFC-3360C 115 Using Presto!® PageManager® ...119 Features ...119 System requirements for Presto!® PageManager 119 Technical support ...120 10...
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Section I Windows® I Printing 2 Scanning 22 ControlCenter3 44 Network Scanning (For models with built-in network support) 68 Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models and MFC-240C) 74 Brother PC-FAX Software (MFC models only) 76 PhotoCapture Center® (Not available for MFC-3360C) 94
Section I Windows® I Printing 2 Scanning 22 ControlCenter3 44 Network Scanning (For models with built-in network support) 68 Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models and MFC-240C) 74 Brother PC-FAX Software (MFC models only) 76 PhotoCapture Center® (Not available for MFC-3360C) 94
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... the 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 error...immediate notification of error messages such as paper empty, paper jam or ink empty. Printing Status Monitor 1 1 The Status Monitor utility is a configurable software tool for monitoring the status of one or more information about using the Status Monitor software, right-click the Status Monitor icon...
... the 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 error...immediate notification of error messages such as paper empty, paper jam or ink empty. Printing Status Monitor 1 1 The Status Monitor utility is a configurable software tool for monitoring the status of one or more information about using the Status Monitor software, right-click the Status Monitor icon...
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... the status monitor If you print from the Start menu on Startup to switch off , you can change the following printer settings when you want to clear the check mark. The ...; Page Layout Color Matching/Halftone Color Enhancement Scaling Watermark Print Date & Time Quick Print Setup Accessing the printer driver settings 1 a Click File, then Print in your model name) and click Properties. Note Even if the status monitor is your application. b Choose Brother MFC-XXXX USB Printer or Brother MFC-XXXX Printer (where XXXX...
... the status monitor If you print from the Start menu on Startup to switch off , you can change the following printer settings when you want to clear the check mark. The ...; Page Layout Color Matching/Halftone Color Enhancement Scaling Watermark Print Date & Time Quick Print Setup Accessing the printer driver settings 1 a Click File, then Print in your model name) and click Properties. Note Even if the status monitor is your application. b Choose Brother MFC-XXXX USB Printer or Brother MFC-XXXX Printer (where XXXX...
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...Choose Paper Size, Page Layout, Page Order, Borderless, Border Line (if any), Orientation, number of text. Basic tab 5 Printing 1 1 1 2 4 3 a Choose your chosen settings. This setting may cause some slight blurring of Copies and the ...apply your setting for Slow Drying Paper, Media Type and Quality (1). c Select the Paper Source. (MFC-5860CN only) Note If you choose Auto Select, the machine will pull paper from Tray 1 and ..., Page Order, Orientation, Collate/Reverse Order and Color/Grayscale. 6 Note Check Slow Drying Paper when printing with plain paper on which ink dries slowly.
...Choose Paper Size, Page Layout, Page Order, Borderless, Border Line (if any), Orientation, number of text. Basic tab 5 Printing 1 1 1 2 4 3 a Choose your chosen settings. This setting may cause some slight blurring of Copies and the ...apply your setting for Slow Drying Paper, Media Type and Quality (1). c Select the Paper Source. (MFC-5860CN only) Note If you choose Auto Select, the machine will pull paper from Tray 1 and ..., Page Order, Orientation, Collate/Reverse Order and Color/Grayscale. 6 Note Check Slow Drying Paper when printing with plain paper on which ink dries slowly.
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...time, data transfer time and print time will be selected in bold. • For DCP-130C and MFC-240C, the Highest Print Quality selection is not available if you choose the print resolution. Better print quality than Normal mode and faster print speed than Normal. ...available will take to print the document. The fastest print mode and the lowest amount of ink used. Media Type Plain Paper Inkjet Paper Brother Premium Glossy Photo Paper or Other Photo Paper Transparencies Color/Grayscale Color/Grayscale Color/Grayscale Color/Grayscale Color/Grayscale Print Quality Selection Fast, Fast...
...time, data transfer time and print time will be selected in bold. • For DCP-130C and MFC-240C, the Highest Print Quality selection is not available if you choose the print resolution. Better print quality than Normal mode and faster print speed than Normal. ...available will take to print the document. The fastest print mode and the lowest amount of ink used. Media Type Plain Paper Inkjet Paper Brother Premium Glossy Photo Paper or Other Photo Paper Transparencies Color/Grayscale Color/Grayscale Color/Grayscale Color/Grayscale Color/Grayscale Print Quality Selection Fast, Fast...
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...are using paper that will be printed (1 to 999). 1 1 Collate 1 With Collate checked, one complete copy of your document in Tray 2. • Tray 2 does not support Borderless printing. 12 Printing Copies The Copies selection sets the number of copies that is printed. Paper Source (MFC-5860CN only) 1 The Paper ...Source selection sets the paper tray from which the machine will take paper from Tray 1. If Collate is unchecked, then each page will be printed according to the number of the...
...are using paper that will be printed (1 to 999). 1 1 Collate 1 With Collate checked, one complete copy of your document in Tray 2. • Tray 2 does not support Borderless printing. 12 Printing Copies The Copies selection sets the number of copies that is printed. Paper Source (MFC-5860CN only) 1 The Paper ...Source selection sets the paper tray from which the machine will take paper from Tray 1. If Collate is unchecked, then each page will be printed according to the number of the...
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...driver for enhanced copy operations. After activating PC-FAX option, the icon name changes to four buttons. 3 PC-FAX (MFC models only) 3 These buttons are for sending or receiving faxes using the Brother PC-FAX application. Send Lets you scan a page or document and automatically send the image as a fax... and MFC-240C) Lets you open an application and display the received faxes. You can configure your preferred settings on up to View Received which when clicked will open the Set Quick-Dial window of the machine's printer driver, or you can scan a page on the machine and print copies ...
...driver for enhanced copy operations. After activating PC-FAX option, the icon name changes to four buttons. 3 PC-FAX (MFC models only) 3 These buttons are for sending or receiving faxes using the Brother PC-FAX application. Send Lets you scan a page or document and automatically send the image as a fax... and MFC-240C) Lets you open an application and display the received faxes. You can configure your preferred settings on up to View Received which when clicked will open the Set Quick-Dial window of the machine's printer driver, or you can scan a page on the machine and print copies ...
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... example, to choose all fax settings highlight Fax) from a file. To open the Properties of Remote Setup Program, click the Start button, All Programs, Brother, MFC-XXXX, and Remote Setup. • If your PC is protected by a firewall, and is uploaded to a file. Import Lets you read ...you may need to allow communication through port number 137. Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models and MFC-240C) Print Lets you are using a different machine to the one that was originally registered to your PC during the installation of the Remote Setup Program and choose the new ...
... example, to choose all fax settings highlight Fax) from a file. To open the Properties of Remote Setup Program, click the Start button, All Programs, Brother, MFC-XXXX, and Remote Setup. • If your PC is protected by a firewall, and is uploaded to a file. Import Lets you read ...you may need to allow communication through port number 137. Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models and MFC-240C) Print Lets you are using a different machine to the one that was originally registered to your PC during the installation of the Remote Setup Program and choose the new ...
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... page When Count cover page is unchecked, the cover page will not be included in the page numbering. The Brother PC-FAX Cover Page Setup dialog box appears: 6 Entering cover page information 6 Note If you want to access... the PC-Fax Cover Page setup screen. Brother PC-FAX Software (MFC models only) Setting up a cover page 6 From the PC-FAX dialog box, click the icon to use.... Choose the cover page format you are sending a fax to more than one recipient, the recipient information will not be printed on the cover page.
... page When Count cover page is unchecked, the cover page will not be included in the page numbering. The Brother PC-FAX Cover Page Setup dialog box appears: 6 Entering cover page information 6 Note If you want to access... the PC-Fax Cover Page setup screen. Brother PC-FAX Software (MFC models only) Setting up a cover page 6 From the PC-FAX dialog box, click the icon to use.... Choose the cover page format you are sending a fax to more than one recipient, the recipient information will not be printed on the cover page.
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... If the Simple style user interface appears, change the user interface selection setting. (See Sending setup on your printer, and then click Print. The Print dialog box appears: 6 c Choose Brother PC-FAX as a PC-FAX using any of the following methods: Use the dial pad to enter the number. ...10 Speed-Dial buttons. Click the Address Book button, and then choose a member or group from the Address Book. b Click File, then Print. Brother PC-FAX Software (MFC models only) Sending a file as your PC. Note You can also click the cover page icon to delete all the entries.
... If the Simple style user interface appears, change the user interface selection setting. (See Sending setup on your printer, and then click Print. The Print dialog box appears: 6 c Choose Brother PC-FAX as a PC-FAX using any of the following methods: Use the dial pad to enter the number. ...10 Speed-Dial buttons. Click the Address Book button, and then choose a member or group from the Address Book. b Click File, then Print. Brother PC-FAX Software (MFC models only) Sending a file as your PC. Note You can also click the cover page icon to delete all the entries.
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... want to cancel the fax, click Stop. • If you make a mistake, click Clear to delete all the entries. 87 The Print dialog box appears: 6 6 c Choose Brother PC-FAX as a PC-FAX using the Simple style user interface a Create a file in any application on page 78.) d Enter the... button, and then choose destination fax numbers from the Address Book. Brother PC-FAX Software (MFC models only) f Click Start to scroll through the last five fax numbers, choose a number, and then click Start. b Click File, then Print. The Simple style user interface appears: Note If the Facsimile style ...
... want to cancel the fax, click Stop. • If you make a mistake, click Clear to delete all the entries. 87 The Print dialog box appears: 6 6 c Choose Brother PC-FAX as a PC-FAX using the Simple style user interface a Create a file in any application on page 78.) d Enter the... button, and then choose destination fax numbers from the Address Book. Brother PC-FAX Software (MFC models only) f Click Start to scroll through the last five fax numbers, choose a number, and then click Start. b Click File, then Print. The Simple style user interface appears: Note If the Facsimile style ...
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Brother PC-FAX Software (MFC models only) Enabling the PC-FAX Receiving software on a network. When Backup Print is sent to choose Fax, Advanced Fax Operation, Fwd/Page/Store and PC Fax Receive. d Press a or b to your machine's memory when they have ... fax messages are automatically erased from your machine's memory when they have been successfully sent to choose Backup Print:On or Backup Print:Off. c Press a or b to your machine 6 You can optionally enable the Backup Print option. Press OK. 6 e Press Stop/Exit. Press OK. b Press a or b to the PC or ...
Brother PC-FAX Software (MFC models only) Enabling the PC-FAX Receiving software on a network. When Backup Print is sent to choose Fax, Advanced Fax Operation, Fwd/Page/Store and PC Fax Receive. d Press a or b to your machine's memory when they have ... fax messages are automatically erased from your machine's memory when they have been successfully sent to choose Backup Print:On or Backup Print:Off. c Press a or b to your machine 6 You can optionally enable the Backup Print option. Press OK. 6 e Press Stop/Exit. Press OK. b Press a or b to the PC or ...
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... was put in the media drive of 'Removable Disk'. 94 7 PhotoCapture Center® (Not available for MFC-3360C) 7 CAUTION DO NOT start your PC with a media card installed in first. • While the machine is printing from your PC. 1 If you are using Windows® XP and you must first install a Windows...
... was put in the media drive of 'Removable Disk'. 94 7 PhotoCapture Center® (Not available for MFC-3360C) 7 CAUTION DO NOT start your PC with a media card installed in first. • While the machine is printing from your PC. 1 If you are using Windows® XP and you must first install a Windows...
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Printing and Faxing Using the Brother Ink driver 8 Choosing page setup options 8 a From an application such as Letter (borderless). 100 To do borderless printing 8 From the Paper Size pop-up menu. Make sure MFC-XXXX (where XXXX is your model name) is chosen in the Format for Paper Size, Orientation and Scale, then click OK. 8 b From an application such as Apple® TextEdit, click File, then Print to print such as Apple® TextEdit, click File, then Page Setup. You can change the settings for pop-up menu, choose the size of paper you want to start printing.
Printing and Faxing Using the Brother Ink driver 8 Choosing page setup options 8 a From an application such as Letter (borderless). 100 To do borderless printing 8 From the Paper Size pop-up menu. Make sure MFC-XXXX (where XXXX is your model name) is chosen in the Format for Paper Size, Orientation and Scale, then click OK. 8 b From an application such as Apple® TextEdit, click File, then Print to print such as Apple® TextEdit, click File, then Page Setup. You can change the settings for pop-up menu, choose the size of paper you want to start printing.
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... be longer. Fine 1200 × 1200 dpi. Media Type Plain Paper Inkjet Paper Brother Premium Glossy Photo Paper or Other Photo Paper Transparencies Color/Grayscale Color/Grayscale Color/Grayscale Color/Grayscale Color/Grayscale Print Quality Selection Fast, Fast Normal, Normal, Fine Fine, Photo Fine, Photo, Highest... For DCP-130C and MFC-240C, the Highest Print Quality selection is the highest resolution and slowest speed. Photo Up to print the document. Use for proofing. Faster print speed than Photo. Normal 600 × 600 dpi. Print quality and speed are ...
... be longer. Fine 1200 × 1200 dpi. Media Type Plain Paper Inkjet Paper Brother Premium Glossy Photo Paper or Other Photo Paper Transparencies Color/Grayscale Color/Grayscale Color/Grayscale Color/Grayscale Color/Grayscale Print Quality Selection Fast, Fast Normal, Normal, Fine Fine, Photo Fine, Photo, Highest... For DCP-130C and MFC-240C, the Highest Print Quality selection is the highest resolution and slowest speed. Photo Up to print the document. Use for proofing. Faster print speed than Photo. Normal 600 × 600 dpi. Print quality and speed are ...
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When Tray 1 is empty, Auto Select allows the machine take paper from Tray 2 if both trays are using paper that is the same type and size. Note • You can only use Plain Paper for Media Type, and Letter, Legal, A4, Executive or B5 for Paper Size in Tray 2. • Tray 2 does not support Borderless printing. 8 103 Printing and Faxing Paper Feed (MFC-5860CN only) 8 The Paper Feed selection sets the paper tray from which the machine will take paper from Tray 1. If you choose Auto Select, the machine will feed the paper when printing.
When Tray 1 is empty, Auto Select allows the machine take paper from Tray 2 if both trays are using paper that is the same type and size. Note • You can only use Plain Paper for Media Type, and Letter, Legal, A4, Executive or B5 for Paper Size in Tray 2. • Tray 2 does not support Borderless printing. 8 103 Printing and Faxing Paper Feed (MFC-5860CN only) 8 The Paper Feed selection sets the paper tray from which the machine will take paper from Tray 1. If you choose Auto Select, the machine will feed the paper when printing.
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d Choose Facsimile from the Output pop-up menu. b Click File, then Print. Printing and Faxing 8 8 104 a Create a document in a Macintosh® application. Sending a fax (MFC models only) You can send a fax directly from the pop-up menu. The Printer dialog box appears: c Choose Send Fax from a Macintosh® application.
d Choose Facsimile from the Output pop-up menu. b Click File, then Print. Printing and Faxing 8 8 104 a Create a document in a Macintosh® application. Sending a fax (MFC models only) You can send a fax directly from the pop-up menu. The Printer dialog box appears: c Choose Send Fax from a Macintosh® application.
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...Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models and MFC240C) on page 143.) Quick-Dial Lets you open the Brother Status Monitor, which displays the ink level for each scan feature. PC-FAX - Lets you use your Macintosh®...you open the Set Quick-Dial window of the Remote Setup. (Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models and MFC-240C) on page 143.) Ink Level Lets you the ability to configure the hardware Scan key on your... To configure the hardware Scan key on your preferred settings on the machine and print the copies using any printer driver for each of the SCAN buttons.
...Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models and MFC240C) on page 143.) Quick-Dial Lets you open the Brother Status Monitor, which displays the ink level for each scan feature. PC-FAX - Lets you use your Macintosh®...you open the Set Quick-Dial window of the Remote Setup. (Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models and MFC-240C) on page 143.) Ink Level Lets you the ability to configure the hardware Scan key on your... To configure the hardware Scan key on your preferred settings on the machine and print the copies using any printer driver for each of the SCAN buttons.