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This documentation is for both MFC and DCP models. Version D USA Where it says 'MFC' in this user's guide, please read 'MFC' as 'DCP'. SOFTWARE USER'S GUIDE For DCP users;
This documentation is for both MFC and DCP models. Version D USA Where it says 'MFC' in this user's guide, please read 'MFC' as 'DCP'. SOFTWARE USER'S GUIDE For DCP users;
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...a 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...129...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 ...
...a 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...129...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 on your machine 144 Running the PC-FAX Receiving software on your PC 145 Setting up your PC ...145 Configuring the Network PC-FAX Receiving Settings 146 Viewing new......156 Status Monitor ...157 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 ...166 Other Print Options...168 ...
PC-FAX receiving (Not available for MFC-250C and MFC-290C 143 Enabling the PC-FAX Receiving software on your machine 144 Running the PC-FAX Receiving software on your PC 145 Setting up your PC ...145 Configuring the Network PC-FAX Receiving Settings 146 Viewing new......156 Status Monitor ...157 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 ...166 Other Print Options...168 ...
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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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.... You can display the Status Monitor on your PC-in Start/All Programs/Brother/MFC-XXXX on Brother genuine supplies. Click the Visit the Genuine Supplies website button for monitoring the status of one or more devices, allowing you start up your PC. Monitoring the machine's ...A yellow icon indicates a warning. A red icon indicates an error has occurred. There is a configurable software tool for more information about using the Status Monitor software, right-click the Status Monitor icon and choose Help. Note For more information on your PC, the Status Monitor ...
.... You can display the Status Monitor on your PC-in Start/All Programs/Brother/MFC-XXXX on Brother genuine supplies. Click the Visit the Genuine Supplies website button for monitoring the status of one or more devices, allowing you start up your PC. Monitoring the machine's ...A yellow icon indicates a warning. A red icon indicates an error has occurred. There is a configurable software tool for more information about using the Status Monitor software, right-click the Status Monitor icon and choose Help. Note For more information on your PC, the Status Monitor ...
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... scanner dialog box on the left side of a page after pre-scanning the document, you choose TW-Brother MFC-XXXX, the TWAIN driver will vary when scanning from the Available Scanners list. (Where XXXX is your ... You can either use the ADF (automatic document feeder) or the Flatbed scanner glass. e Choose WIA-Brother MFC-XXXX or WIA-Brother MFC-XXXX LAN from other applications that was installed during the MFL-Pro Suite installationto scan a document. d ...PaperPort™ 11SE. b Start the ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE software that support WIA or TWAIN scanning.
... scanner dialog box on the left side of a page after pre-scanning the document, you choose TW-Brother MFC-XXXX, the TWAIN driver will vary when scanning from the Available Scanners list. (Where XXXX is your ... You can either use the ADF (automatic document feeder) or the Flatbed scanner glass. e Choose WIA-Brother MFC-XXXX or WIA-Brother MFC-XXXX LAN from other applications that was installed during the MFL-Pro Suite installationto scan a document. d ...PaperPort™ 11SE. b Start the ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE software that support WIA or TWAIN scanning.
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Before using the Brother PC-FAX software. (See PC-FAX sending on page 129.) Receive (Not available for MFC-250C and MFC-290C) on page 136.) Setup Lets you send and receive faxes. ControlCenter3 PC-FAX (MFC models only) 3 The PC-FAX option lets you configure the PC-FAX settings...option from the control panel menu of the Brother machine. (See PC-FAX receiving (Not available for MFC-250C and MFC-290C) By clicking this button, the PC-FAX receive software is activated and your PC starts receiving fax data from your Brother machine. You can also configure the address ...
Before using the Brother PC-FAX software. (See PC-FAX sending on page 129.) Receive (Not available for MFC-250C and MFC-290C) on page 136.) Setup Lets you send and receive faxes. ControlCenter3 PC-FAX (MFC models only) 3 The PC-FAX option lets you configure the PC-FAX settings...option from the control panel menu of the Brother machine. (See PC-FAX receiving (Not available for MFC-250C and MFC-290C) By clicking this button, the PC-FAX receive software is activated and your PC starts receiving fax data from your Brother machine. You can also configure the address ...
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.... ControlCenter3 Send 3 The Send button lets you scan a document and automatically send the image as a fax from the PC using the Brother PC-FAX software. (See PC-FAX sending on page 129.) To change the Resolution, Scan Type, Document Size, Show Scanner Interface, Brightness and Contrast ...settings. 3 Receive/View Received (Not available for MFC-250C and MFC-290C) 3 The Brother PC-FAX Receiving software option lets you view and store your faxes on your PC. It is activated and starts to receive fax data from...
.... ControlCenter3 Send 3 The Send button lets you scan a document and automatically send the image as a fax from the PC using the Brother PC-FAX software. (See PC-FAX sending on page 129.) To change the Resolution, Scan Type, Document Size, Show Scanner Interface, Brightness and Contrast ...settings. 3 Receive/View Received (Not available for MFC-250C and MFC-290C) 3 The Brother PC-FAX Receiving software option lets you view and store your faxes on your PC. It is activated and starts to receive fax data from...
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ControlCenter3 DEVICE SETTING You can configure the machine settings or check ink levels. Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models, MFC-250C and MFC-290C) Lets you open the Remote Setup Program. (See Remote Setup on page 127.) Quick-Dial (Not available for DCP models, MFC-250C and MFC-290C) Lets you open the Set Quick-Dial window of Remote Setup. (See Remote Setup on page 127.) Ink Level Lets you check the ink status. (See Status Monitor on page 4.) User's Guide Lets you view the Software User's Guide and the Network User's Guide. 3 3 93
ControlCenter3 DEVICE SETTING You can configure the machine settings or check ink levels. Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models, MFC-250C and MFC-290C) Lets you open the Remote Setup Program. (See Remote Setup on page 127.) Quick-Dial (Not available for DCP models, MFC-250C and MFC-290C) Lets you open the Set Quick-Dial window of Remote Setup. (See Remote Setup on page 127.) Ink Level Lets you check the ink status. (See Status Monitor on page 4.) User's Guide Lets you view the Software User's Guide and the Network User's Guide. 3 3 93
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... press a or b repeatedly to enter a PIN number, enter the 4-digit PIN number for E-mailing your document. f Press Black Start or Color Start. The ControlCenter3 software will be scanned and sent directly to the PC you want to use a or b to choose the destination PC you 4 designated on the ... to E-mail (PC) your document will launch the default E-mail application on your document. d (For MFC-6490CW) Press a or b to E-mail. You can scan and send a black and white or color document from the PC as an E-mail attachment. Press OK. Repeat until you choose Scan to E-mail ...
... press a or b repeatedly to enter a PIN number, enter the 4-digit PIN number for E-mailing your document. f Press Black Start or Color Start. The ControlCenter3 software will be scanned and sent directly to the PC you want to use a or b to choose the destination PC you 4 designated on the ... to E-mail (PC) your document will launch the default E-mail application on your document. d (For MFC-6490CW) Press a or b to E-mail. You can scan and send a black and white or color document from the PC as an E-mail attachment. Press OK. Repeat until you choose Scan to E-mail ...
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For MFC-6490CW 4 a Load your document. e Press a or b to choose E-mail Server. Press OK. d Press a or b to choose Quality. In order to use this function, please download the necessary software from the machine. Press OK. Press OK. g Press b to h. b Press the (Scan) key. Go to ...to E-mail (E-mail Server, For MFC-6490CW and MFC-6890CDW) 4 When you choose Scan to E-mail (E-mail Server) you can scan a black and white or color document and send it directly to an E-mail address from the Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com). If you don't want...
For MFC-6490CW 4 a Load your document. e Press a or b to choose E-mail Server. Press OK. d Press a or b to choose Quality. In order to use this function, please download the necessary software from the machine. Press OK. Press OK. g Press b to h. b Press the (Scan) key. Go to ...to E-mail (E-mail Server, For MFC-6490CW and MFC-6890CDW) 4 When you choose Scan to E-mail (E-mail Server) you can scan a black and white or color document and send it directly to an E-mail address from the Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com). If you don't want...
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6 Brother PC-FAX Software (MFC models only) 6 PC-FAX sending 6 The Brother PC-FAX feature lets you use the Address Book Search feature to quickly find members to send to. The Brother PC-FAX Setup dialog box appears: b Enter this information to save the User Information. All you must log on with ... icon. (See Sending a file as a PC-FAX using the Facsimile style user interface on page 132.) a Click the Start button, All Programs, Brother, MFC-XXXX (where XXXX is set up user information 6 Note You can send a file created in your PC to do is your PC as a standard...
6 Brother PC-FAX Software (MFC models only) 6 PC-FAX sending 6 The Brother PC-FAX feature lets you use the Address Book Search feature to quickly find members to send to. The Brother PC-FAX Setup dialog box appears: b Enter this information to save the User Information. All you must log on with ... icon. (See Sending a file as a PC-FAX using the Facsimile style user interface on page 132.) a Click the Start button, All Programs, Brother, MFC-XXXX (where XXXX is set up user information 6 Note You can send a file created in your PC to do is your PC as a standard...
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See Setting up user information on page 129. Brother PC-FAX Software (MFC models only) Sending setup 6 From the Brother PC-FAX Setup dialog box, click the Sending tab to display the screen below. Outside line access 6 Enter a number to access an outside line ...
See Setting up user information on page 129. Brother PC-FAX Software (MFC models only) Sending setup 6 From the Brother PC-FAX Setup dialog box, click the Sending tab to display the screen below. Outside line access 6 Enter a number to access an outside line ...
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Brother PC-FAX Software (MFC models only) Setting up a cover page 6 From the PC-FAX dialog box, click the icon to more than one recipient, the recipient information will not be included in the page numbering. When Count cover page is checked, the cover page will be included. 131 The Brother PC-FAX Cover Page... Choose the cover page format you want to use. Cover page title If you choose Custom, you are sending a fax to access the Brother PC-FAX Cover Page Setup screen. Use the Browse button to choose the BMP file, and then choose the alignment style. Count cover page...
Brother PC-FAX Software (MFC models only) Setting up a cover page 6 From the PC-FAX dialog box, click the icon to more than one recipient, the recipient information will not be included in the page numbering. When Count cover page is checked, the cover page will be included. 131 The Brother PC-FAX Cover Page... Choose the cover page format you want to use. Cover page title If you choose Custom, you are sending a fax to access the Brother PC-FAX Cover Page Setup screen. Use the Browse button to choose the BMP file, and then choose the alignment style. Count cover page...
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The Print dialog box appears: 6 c Choose Brother PC-FAX as a PC-FAX using any of the 10 Speed Dial buttons. Click the Address Book button, and then choose a member or group ... any of the following methods: Use the dial pad to enter the number. Use your PC's keyboard to delete all the entries. 132 Brother PC-FAX Software (MFC models only) Sending a file as 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 10 Speed Dial buttons. Click the Address Book button, and then choose a member or group ... any of the following methods: Use the dial pad to enter the number. Use your PC's keyboard to delete all the entries. 132 Brother PC-FAX Software (MFC models only) Sending a file as your printer, and then click Print.
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... a number, and then click Start. 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 130.) 133 Sending a file as your PC. Brother PC-FAX Software (MFC models only) e To include a cover page, click Cover Page On. b Click File...
... a number, and then click Start. 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 130.) 133 Sending a file as your PC. Brother PC-FAX Software (MFC models only) e To include a cover page, click Cover Page On. b Click File...
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f Click the send icon. 6 Note If you make a mistake, click Clear to delete all the entries. Note You can also click the icon to cancel the fax, click the cancel icon. 134 e To send a cover page and note, check Cover Page On. If you want to create or edit a cover page. Brother PC-FAX Software (MFC models only) d Enter the fax number using any of the following methods: Enter the fax number in the To: field. Click the To: button, and then choose destination fax numbers from the Address Book.
f Click the send icon. 6 Note If you make a mistake, click Clear to delete all the entries. Note You can also click the icon to cancel the fax, click the cancel icon. 134 e To send a cover page and note, check Cover Page On. If you want to create or edit a cover page. Brother PC-FAX Software (MFC models only) d Enter the fax number using any of the following methods: Enter the fax number in the To: field. Click the To: button, and then choose destination fax numbers from the Address Book.
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... which contains the address book information. Outlook Express Address Book 6 Note To use your Outlook Address Book, you can use for PC-FAX sending. Brother PC-FAX Software (MFC models only) Address Book 6 If Outlook, Outlook Express or Windows Mail is installed on your PC, you must enter the path and file name... Outlook or Outlook Express, you must select Microsoft® Outlook 2000, 2002, 2003 or 2007 as your default E-mail application. 135 There are four types: Brother Address Book, Outlook, Outlook Express or Windows Mail Address.
... which contains the address book information. Outlook Express Address Book 6 Note To use your Outlook Address Book, you can use for PC-FAX sending. Brother PC-FAX Software (MFC models only) Address Book 6 If Outlook, Outlook Express or Windows Mail is installed on your PC, you must enter the path and file name... Outlook or Outlook Express, you must select Microsoft® Outlook 2000, 2002, 2003 or 2007 as your default E-mail application. 135 There are four types: Brother Address Book, Outlook, Outlook Express or Windows Mail Address.
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... the member's information. The Brother Address Book dialog box appears: 6 Setting up a member in the Address Book 6 In the Brother Address Book dialog box you can add, edit and delete members and groups. Click OK to add a member. Brother PC-FAX Software (MFC models only) Brother Address Book 6 a Click ...the Start button, All Programs, Brother, MFC-XXXX (where XXXX is a required field. a In the Address Book dialog box, click the icon ...
... the member's information. The Brother Address Book dialog box appears: 6 Setting up a member in the Address Book 6 In the Brother Address Book dialog box you can add, edit and delete members and groups. Click OK to add a member. Brother PC-FAX Software (MFC models only) Brother Address Book 6 a Click ...the Start button, All Programs, Brother, MFC-XXXX (where XXXX is a required field. a In the Address Book dialog box, click the icon ...
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... or group you want to program. b Click Clear. Note You can register a member or group on the Speed Dial button. Brother PC-FAX Software (MFC models only) Speed Dial setup 6 From the Brother PC-FAX Setup dialog box, click the Speed Dial tab. (To use this feature, you must choose the Facsimile style user...
... or group you want to program. b Click Clear. Note You can register a member or group on the Speed Dial button. Brother PC-FAX Software (MFC models only) Speed Dial setup 6 From the Brother PC-FAX Setup dialog box, click the Speed Dial tab. (To use this feature, you must choose the Facsimile style user...