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Where it says 'MFC' in this user's guide, please read 'MFC' as 'DCP'. SOFTWARE USER'S GUIDE For DCP users; Version D USA This documentation is for both MFC and DCP models.
Where it says 'MFC' in this user's guide, please read 'MFC' as 'DCP'. SOFTWARE USER'S GUIDE For DCP users; Version D USA This documentation is for both MFC and DCP models.
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... a registered trademark of the SD and miniSD trademarks. Ltd., Toshiba Corporation and Olympus Optical Co. Trademarks The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. CorelDRAW, WordPerfect and Paint Shop Pro are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc.... Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Memory Stick is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. Nuance, the Nuance logo, PaperPort ...
... a registered trademark of the SD and miniSD trademarks. Ltd., Toshiba Corporation and Olympus Optical Co. Trademarks The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. CorelDRAW, WordPerfect and Paint Shop Pro are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc.... Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Memory Stick is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation. Nuance, the Nuance logo, PaperPort ...
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... settings...6 Basic tab ...7 Media Type...8 Quality ...8 Paper Size ...9 Color Mode ...10 Page Layout ...10 Orientation ...10 Copies ...11 Automatic Duplex Printing (MFC-6890CDW only 12 Advanced tab...14 Color/Grayscale ...15 Color Settings ...15 Use Watermark...16 Watermark Settings ...17 Other Print Options......19 Support ...28 Using FaceFilter Studio for photo printing by REALLUSION 30 Starting FaceFilter Studio with your Brother machine ...
... settings...6 Basic tab ...7 Media Type...8 Quality ...8 Paper Size ...9 Color Mode ...10 Page Layout ...10 Orientation ...10 Copies ...11 Automatic Duplex Printing (MFC-6890CDW only 12 Advanced tab...14 Color/Grayscale ...15 Color Settings ...15 Use Watermark...16 Watermark Settings ...17 Other Print Options......19 Support ...28 Using FaceFilter Studio for photo printing by REALLUSION 30 Starting FaceFilter Studio with your Brother machine ...
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... ...86 COPY ...88 PC-FAX (MFC models only) ...90 Send ...91 Receive/View Received (Not available for MFC-250C and MFC-290C 91 Address Book ...92 Setup ...92 DEVICE SETTING...93 Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models, MFC-250C and MFC-290C 94 Quick-Dial (Not available for DCP models, MFC-250C and MFC-290C 94 Ink Level ...95...
... ...86 COPY ...88 PC-FAX (MFC models only) ...90 Send ...91 Receive/View Received (Not available for MFC-250C and MFC-290C 91 Address Book ...92 Setup ...92 DEVICE SETTING...93 Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models, MFC-250C and MFC-290C 94 Quick-Dial (Not available for DCP models, MFC-250C and MFC-290C 94 Ink Level ...95...
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... new default for Scan to FTP 123 Entering Text ...125 For MFC-5890CN and MFC-6490CW 125 For MFC-6890CDW...126 5 Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models, MFC-250C and MFC-290C) 127 Remote Setup...127 6 Brother PC-FAX Software (MFC models only) 129 PC-FAX sending ...129 Setting up user information......FAX using the Facsimile style user interface 132 Sending a file as a PC-FAX using the Simple style user interface 133 Address Book ...135 Brother Address Book ...136 Setting up a member in the Address Book 136 Speed Dial setup ...137 Setting up a group for broadcasting 138 Editing ...
... new default for Scan to FTP 123 Entering Text ...125 For MFC-5890CN and MFC-6490CW 125 For MFC-6890CDW...126 5 Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models, MFC-250C and MFC-290C) 127 Remote Setup...127 6 Brother PC-FAX Software (MFC models only) 129 PC-FAX sending ...129 Setting up user information......FAX using the Facsimile style user interface 132 Sending a file as a PC-FAX using the Simple style user interface 133 Address Book ...135 Brother Address Book ...136 Setting up a member in the Address Book 136 Speed Dial setup ...137 Setting up a group for broadcasting 138 Editing ...
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PC-FAX receiving (Not available for MFC-250C and MFC-290C 143 Enabling the PC-FAX Receiving software... (For models with built-in network support 150 8 Firewall settings (For Network users) 151 Before using the Brother software ...151 For Windows® XP SP2 users ...151 For Windows Vista® users...153 Section II Apple...Using the Brother Ink driver ...158 Choosing page setup options ...158 Automatic Duplex Printing (MFC-6890CDW only 160 Choosing printing options ...162 Basic settings...163 Media Type...163 Quality ...164 Color Mode ...164 Advanced settings ...165 Color/Grayscale ......
PC-FAX receiving (Not available for MFC-250C and MFC-290C 143 Enabling the PC-FAX Receiving software... (For models with built-in network support 150 8 Firewall settings (For Network users) 151 Before using the Brother software ...151 For Windows® XP SP2 users ...151 For Windows Vista® users...153 Section II Apple...Using the Brother Ink driver ...158 Choosing page setup options ...158 Automatic Duplex Printing (MFC-6890CDW only 160 Choosing printing options ...162 Basic settings...163 Media Type...163 Quality ...164 Color Mode ...164 Advanced settings ...165 Color/Grayscale ......
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... Scan to File...208 COPY / PC-FAX (PC-FAX is MFC models only 209 DEVICE SETTINGS ...211 Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models, MFC-250C and MFC-290C 212 Quick-Dial (Not available for Scan to set a new default for DCP models, MFC-250C and MFC-290C 212 Ink Level ...213 vi 10 Scanning 176 Scanning...
... Scan to File...208 COPY / PC-FAX (PC-FAX is MFC models only 209 DEVICE SETTINGS ...211 Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models, MFC-250C and MFC-290C 212 Quick-Dial (Not available for Scan to set a new default for DCP models, MFC-250C and MFC-290C 212 Ink Level ...213 vi 10 Scanning 176 Scanning...
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...Network Scanning ...214 Configuring network scanning ...214 Using the Scan key...216 Scan to E-mail (PC)...216 Scan to E-mail (E-mail Server, For MFC-6490CW and MFC-6890CDW 218 Scan to Image ...220 Scan to OCR ...222 Scan to File...223 How to set a new default for Scan to E-mail (E-...to set a new default for Scan to FTP 238 Entering Text ...240 For MFC-5890CN and MFC-6490CW 240 For MFC-6890CDW...241 13 Remote Setup & PhotoCapture Center® 242 Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models, MFC-250C and MFC-290C 242 PhotoCapture Center®...244 For USB cable users ...244 For network ...
...Network Scanning ...214 Configuring network scanning ...214 Using the Scan key...216 Scan to E-mail (PC)...216 Scan to E-mail (E-mail Server, For MFC-6490CW and MFC-6890CDW 218 Scan to Image ...220 Scan to OCR ...222 Scan to File...223 How to set a new default for Scan to E-mail (E-...to set a new default for Scan to FTP 238 Entering Text ...240 For MFC-5890CN and MFC-6490CW 240 For MFC-6890CDW...241 13 Remote Setup & PhotoCapture Center® 242 Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models, MFC-250C and MFC-290C 242 PhotoCapture Center®...244 For USB cable users ...244 For network ...
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Section I Windows® Printing Scanning ControlCenter3 Network Scanning (For models with built-in network support) Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models, MFC-250C and MFC-290C) Brother PC-FAX Software (MFC models only) PhotoCapture Center® Firewall settings (For Network users) I 2 37 69 96 127 129 148 151
Section I Windows® Printing Scanning ControlCenter3 Network Scanning (For models with built-in network support) Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models, MFC-250C and MFC-290C) Brother PC-FAX Software (MFC models only) PhotoCapture Center® Firewall settings (For Network users) I 2 37 69 96 127 129 148 151
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... the Quick Setup Guide. You can be understood by the printer/multi-function device. Brilliant High Quality Output Printing at : http://solutions.brother.com Features 1 This machine offers many other personal Firewall software, see Firewall settings (For Network users) on glossy paper to configure your... communicate with multiple PCs connected on the CD-ROM supplied with the machine. Low Running Cost Whenever a particular ink color requires replacement, you are from the Brother Solutions Center at up to 1200 × 6000 dpi on page 151 to get the highest possible resolution. (See...
... the Quick Setup Guide. You can be understood by the printer/multi-function device. Brilliant High Quality Output Printing at : http://solutions.brother.com Features 1 This machine offers many other personal Firewall software, see Firewall settings (For Network users) on glossy paper to configure your... communicate with multiple PCs connected on the CD-ROM supplied with the machine. Low Running Cost Whenever a particular ink color requires replacement, you are from the Brother Solutions Center at up to 1200 × 6000 dpi on page 151 to get the highest possible resolution. (See...
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Clearing data from the memory 1 If the LCD shows Data Remaining, you can print from your computer while sending or receiving a fax in memory, or while scanning a document into the computer. However, when the machine is copying or receiving a fax on the control panel. 3 Be sure to choose the right type of paper 1 1 For high quality printing, it pauses the PC printing operation, and then continues printing when copying or fax receiving has finished. Simultaneous printing, scanning and faxing 1 Your machine can clear the data that is important to read About paper in the printer ...
Clearing data from the memory 1 If the LCD shows Data Remaining, you can print from your computer while sending or receiving a fax in memory, or while scanning a document into the computer. However, when the machine is copying or receiving a fax on the control panel. 3 Be sure to choose the right type of paper 1 1 For high quality printing, it pauses the PC printing operation, and then continues printing when copying or fax receiving has finished. Simultaneous printing, scanning and faxing 1 Your machine can clear the data that is important to read About paper in the printer ...
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... Genuine Supplies website button for monitoring the status of one or more devices, allowing you start up your PC, 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... replacement required. There are two locations where you can check the device status at anytime by double-clicking the icon in the tasktray or on Brother genuine supplies. You can display the Status Monitor on your PC. Monitoring the machine's status 1 Once you to the...
... Genuine Supplies website button for monitoring the status of one or more devices, allowing you start up your PC, 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... replacement required. There are two locations where you can check the device status at anytime by double-clicking the icon in the tasktray or on Brother genuine supplies. You can display the Status Monitor on your PC. Monitoring the machine's status 1 Once you to the...
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Printing Turning off the Status Monitor If you want to switch off , you can check the machine's status at any time by clicking Status Monitor from the Start menu on Startup to clear the check mark. b Right-click again then click Exit. Note Even if the Status Monitor is off the Status Monitor, follow these steps: 1 1 a Right-click the Status Monitor icon or window and click Load Status Monitor on your PC. 5
Printing Turning off the Status Monitor If you want to switch off , you can check the machine's status at any time by clicking Status Monitor from the Start menu on Startup to clear the check mark. b Right-click again then click Exit. Note Even if the Status Monitor is off the Status Monitor, follow these steps: 1 1 a Right-click the Status Monitor icon or window and click Load Status Monitor on your PC. 5
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The printer properties dialog box appears. 1 1 1 6 b Choose Brother MFC-XXXX Printer (where XXXX is your application. Printing Printer driver settings You can change the following printer settings when you print from your PC: Media Type/Quality (Speed) Paper Size Page Layout Color Settings Automatic Duplex printing (Available on MFC-6890CDW) Scaling Use Watermark Print Date & Time Quick Print Setup Accessing the printer driver settings a Click File, then Print in your model name) and click Properties.
The printer properties dialog box appears. 1 1 1 6 b Choose Brother MFC-XXXX Printer (where XXXX is your application. Printing Printer driver settings You can change the following printer settings when you print from your PC: Media Type/Quality (Speed) Paper Size Page Layout Color Settings Automatic Duplex printing (Available on MFC-6890CDW) Scaling Use Watermark Print Date & Time Quick Print Setup Accessing the printer driver settings a Click File, then Print in your model name) and click Properties.
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... the current settings. 7 c Check Duplex/Booklet (3) if you want to use the Duplex (two-sided) printing feature. (Available on MFC-6890CDW) d Select the Paper Source (4). (Available on which ink dries slowly. To return to apply your setting for Slow Drying Paper,...the default settings, click Default (5), then OK (6). Basic tab Printing 1 1 1 7 2 3 4 5 6 a Choose your chosen settings. b Choose Borderless, Paper Size, Color Mode, Orientation, number of text. This setting may cause some slight blurring of Copies and the page order, Reverse Order, Page Layout, Page Order, Border...
... the current settings. 7 c Check Duplex/Booklet (3) if you want to use the Duplex (two-sided) printing feature. (Available on MFC-6890CDW) d Select the Paper Source (4). (Available on which ink dries slowly. To return to apply your setting for Slow Drying Paper,...the default settings, click Default (5), then OK (6). Basic tab Printing 1 1 1 7 2 3 4 5 6 a Choose your chosen settings. b Choose Borderless, Paper Size, Color Mode, Orientation, number of text. This setting may cause some slight blurring of Copies and the page order, Reverse Order, Page Layout, Page Order, Border...
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...slowest speed. Photo Use for proofing. Media Type Plain Paper 1 Color/Grayscale Color/Grayscale Inkjet Paper Color/Grayscale Brother BP71 Photo Paper, Brother BP61 Photo Paper or Other Photo Paper Color/Grayscale Transparencies Color/Grayscale 1 If you choose A3 (Borderless) as photographs. Print Quality Selection...changes the way it will vary depending on the selected media type. Plain Paper Inkjet Paper Brother BP71 Photo Paper Brother BP61 Photo Paper Other Photo Paper Transparencies Quality 1 The quality selection lets you ...
...slowest speed. Photo Use for proofing. Media Type Plain Paper 1 Color/Grayscale Color/Grayscale Inkjet Paper Color/Grayscale Brother BP71 Photo Paper, Brother BP61 Photo Paper or Other Photo Paper Color/Grayscale Transparencies Color/Grayscale 1 If you choose A3 (Borderless) as photographs. Print Quality Selection...changes the way it will vary depending on the selected media type. Plain Paper Inkjet Paper Brother BP71 Photo Paper Brother BP61 Photo Paper Other Photo Paper Transparencies Quality 1 The quality selection lets you ...
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Choose the correct paper thickness to avoid smudging. Note For 11 × 17 models • If your prints look smudged when you use Ledger paper, your output. You can create a custom size ranging from 3.5 × 5 in (287 x 431.8 mm) (Available on 11 × 17 models). Choose Ledger (Short Grain) to improve the quality of your paper may be slower when using . Specify the Width and Height values, and enter any name you want for specific paper sizes. You can also choose the borderless setting for this custom size. Consult the paper packaging or paper manufacturer ...
Choose the correct paper thickness to avoid smudging. Note For 11 × 17 models • If your prints look smudged when you use Ledger paper, your output. You can create a custom size ranging from 3.5 × 5 in (287 x 431.8 mm) (Available on 11 × 17 models). Choose Ledger (Short Grain) to improve the quality of your paper may be slower when using . Specify the Width and Height values, and enter any name you want for specific paper sizes. You can also choose the borderless setting for this custom size. Consult the paper packaging or paper manufacturer ...
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... monitor. 1 1 Natural: Use for business graphics such as charts, graphics and text. The color is adjusted to print more vivid colors. The 1 in N options enlarges your document will be selected from the drop-down menu. The color is selected, the Page Order can choose to this, we recommend you choose the N in... and prints the document in 1 options print 2, 4, 9 or 16 pages of a document on the sheet. Page Layout 1 The Page Layout option lets you use the one in N options. Page Order 1 When N in 1 option is adjusted to print more natural...
... monitor. 1 1 Natural: Use for business graphics such as charts, graphics and text. The color is adjusted to print more vivid colors. The 1 in N options enlarges your document will be selected from the drop-down menu. The color is selected, the Page Order can choose to this, we recommend you choose the N in... and prints the document in 1 options print 2, 4, 9 or 16 pages of a document on the sheet. Page Layout 1 The Page Layout option lets you use the one in N options. Page Order 1 When N in 1 option is adjusted to print more natural...
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If Collate is printed. Reverse Order 1 Reverse Order prints the pages of the document is unchecked, then each page will be printed according to the number of copies you choose. Printing Copies The Copies selection sets the number of copies that will be printed (1 to 999). 1 1 Collate 1 With Collate checked, one complete copy of your document will be printed and then reprinted according to the number of copies chosen before the next page of your document in the opposite order. 11
If Collate is printed. Reverse Order 1 Reverse Order prints the pages of the document is unchecked, then each page will be printed according to the number of copies you choose. Printing Copies The Copies selection sets the number of copies that will be printed (1 to 999). 1 1 Collate 1 With Collate checked, one complete copy of your document will be printed and then reprinted according to the number of copies chosen before the next page of your document in the opposite order. 11
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... curled, flatten it and then put it back in the paper tray. If the paper is not feeding properly, it . Printing Automatic Duplex Printing (MFC-6890CDW only) 1 1 The supplied printer driver supports duplex printing. Guidelines for the Media Type and Tray 1 as the Paper Source only. If the paper...
... curled, flatten it and then put it back in the paper tray. If the paper is not feeding properly, it . Printing Automatic Duplex Printing (MFC-6890CDW only) 1 1 The supplied printer driver supports duplex printing. Guidelines for the Media Type and Tray 1 as the Paper Source only. If the paper...