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... download from Windows® XP. There are from the Brother Solutions Center at http://support.brother.com. The Brother Universal Printer Driver is a printer driver for use with . For a list of Brother machines supported by each Brother Universal Printer Driver, see the "Downloads" page of the Brother Universal Printer Driver: Universal Printer Driver for BR-Script (PostScript® language emulation...
... download from Windows® XP. There are from the Brother Solutions Center at http://support.brother.com. The Brother Universal Printer Driver is a printer driver for use with . For a list of Brother machines supported by each Brother Universal Printer Driver, see the "Downloads" page of the Brother Universal Printer Driver: Universal Printer Driver for BR-Script (PostScript® language emulation...
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..., then click Print in the device list: the machines using PostScript® or PCL5e/PCL6 emulation, or Inkjet models supported by the Brother Universal Printer Driver. d In the Target Devices section, choose your application. If this is the first time you are using). Note • ... machines will be displayed in your connection type, and then click Search. e Choose the machine you want to use . Using the Brother Universal Printer Driver 1 Note • If you are using the Windows® Firewall or a firewall function of anti-spyware or antivirus applications, temporarily...
..., then click Print in the device list: the machines using PostScript® or PCL5e/PCL6 emulation, or Inkjet models supported by the Brother Universal Printer Driver. d In the Target Devices section, choose your application. If this is the first time you are using). Note • ... machines will be displayed in your connection type, and then click Search. e Choose the machine you want to use . Using the Brother Universal Printer Driver 1 Note • If you are using the Windows® Firewall or a firewall function of anti-spyware or antivirus applications, temporarily...
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The machine will appear. f The Brother Universal Driver Preferences dialog box will start to the printer driver settings and click OK. Note After you have printed, re-enable the Windows® Firewall or a firewall function of anti-spyware or antivirus applications. 3 Make any necessary changes to print your applications Print dialog box. g Click Print or OK in your document.
The machine will appear. f The Brother Universal Driver Preferences dialog box will start to the printer driver settings and click OK. Note After you have printed, re-enable the Windows® Firewall or a firewall function of anti-spyware or antivirus applications. 3 Make any necessary changes to print your applications Print dialog box. g Click Print or OK in your document.
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... via USB and the network. When the search results appear in the Discover devices section, select your network. Searching for machines 1 When you launch the Brother Universal Printer Driver, there are three tabs that you can use for selecting or searching for your machine: Discover devices Last used devices tab...
... via USB and the network. When the search results appear in the Discover devices section, select your network. Searching for machines 1 When you launch the Brother Universal Printer Driver, there are three tabs that you can use for selecting or searching for your machine: Discover devices Last used devices tab...
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... few minutes to complete a search. 5 Choose Details When you want to search for. • All Devices The Brother Universal Printer Driver searches for all machines. • Network Devices Only The printer driver searches for machines that are connected via the network. • Local Devices Only The... grayed out. OK The Brother Universal Driver Preferences dialog box will appear. You can choose the items you click this box and then click OK, the selected machine in your printer folder, the Include this device with my printer folder (Not available for Windows Server...
... few minutes to complete a search. 5 Choose Details When you want to search for. • All Devices The Brother Universal Printer Driver searches for all machines. • Network Devices Only The printer driver searches for machines that are connected via the network. • Local Devices Only The... grayed out. OK The Brother Universal Driver Preferences dialog box will appear. You can choose the items you click this box and then click OK, the selected machine in your printer folder, the Include this device with my printer folder (Not available for Windows Server...
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... that are connected via USB will display a list of the machines in the device list. Include this device with my printer folder See Include this device with my printer folder on page 5. OK See OK on page 5. Delete You can delete the selected machine from the device... list, and then click OK. Last used devices tab (For network-connected machines) 1 When the Last used devices tab is active, the Brother Universal Printer Driver will not be displayed. • If the machine's status is ready to 20 machines). If the search result shows Online, the machine is...
... that are connected via USB will display a list of the machines in the device list. Include this device with my printer folder See Include this device with my printer folder on page 5. OK See OK on page 5. Delete You can delete the selected machine from the device... list, and then click OK. Last used devices tab (For network-connected machines) 1 When the Last used devices tab is active, the Brother Universal Printer Driver will not be displayed. • If the machine's status is ready to 20 machines). If the search result shows Online, the machine is...
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... search result will appear in the device list. Choose Details See Choose Details on page 5. Include this device with my printer folder See Include this device with my printer folder on page 5. OK See OK on your network. • Confirm there are connected via USB will not be displayed...
... search result will appear in the device list. Choose Details See Choose Details on page 5. Include this device with my printer folder See Include this device with my printer folder on page 5. OK See OK on your network. • Confirm there are connected via USB will not be displayed...
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... and troubleshooting tips. For more help, visit the Brother Solutions Center at http://support.brother.com. Network problems Contact your network administrator or visit the Brother Solutions Center at http://support.brother.com. Problems with the Brother Universal Printer Driver Visit the Brother Solutions Center at http://support.brother.com. Problems with searching for machines...
... and troubleshooting tips. For more help, visit the Brother Solutions Center at http://support.brother.com. Network problems Contact your network administrator or visit the Brother Solutions Center at http://support.brother.com. Problems with the Brother Universal Printer Driver Visit the Brother Solutions Center at http://support.brother.com. Problems with searching for machines...
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...and time 57 B Troubleshooting 58 Identifying your problem 58 Error and maintenance messages 60 Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report 67 Document jam 68 Printer jam or paper jam 69 If you are having difficulty with your machine 77 Dial Tone ...87 Telephone line interference / VoIP 87 Machine Information ...Making corrections 104 Repeating letters 104 Special characters and symbols 105 D Specifications 106 General ...106 Print media...108 Fax...109 Copy ...110 Scanner ...111 Printer ...112 Interfaces ...113 Computer requirements 114 Consumable items 115 E Index 116 ix
...and time 57 B Troubleshooting 58 Identifying your problem 58 Error and maintenance messages 60 Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report 67 Document jam 68 Printer jam or paper jam 69 If you are having difficulty with your machine 77 Dial Tone ...87 Telephone line interference / VoIP 87 Machine Information ...Making corrections 104 Repeating letters 104 Special characters and symbols 105 D Specifications 106 General ...106 Print media...108 Fax...109 Copy ...110 Scanner ...111 Printer ...112 Interfaces ...113 Computer requirements 114 Consumable items 115 E Index 116 ix
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... then click the drop-down list and select your machine. When you are ready to use the advanced Fax, Copy, Printer, Scanner, and PC-Fax. Chapter 1 Accessing Brother Utilities (Windows® 8) 1 If you are using a PC or tablet running Windows® 8, you can find ... screen or the desktop. a Tap or click Brother Utilities either by tapping the screen or by following the instructions: 2 After the printer driver is your model name) from (Start), All Programs, select Brother, MFC-XXXX (where XXXX is installed, (Brother Utilities) appears on both the Start screen and the...
... then click the drop-down list and select your machine. When you are ready to use the advanced Fax, Copy, Printer, Scanner, and PC-Fax. Chapter 1 Accessing Brother Utilities (Windows® 8) 1 If you are using a PC or tablet running Windows® 8, you can find ... screen or the desktop. a Tap or click Brother Utilities either by tapping the screen or by following the instructions: 2 After the printer driver is your model name) from (Start), All Programs, select Brother, MFC-XXXX (where XXXX is installed, (Brother Utilities) appears on both the Start screen and the...
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... on envelopes with the flap on the left, as shown in the illustration. 2 c Select Reverse Print (Windows®) or Reverse page orientation (Macintosh) in the printer driver's dialog box, and then adjust the size and margin in the application you are on the long edge, load the envelopes in the tray...
... on envelopes with the flap on the left, as shown in the illustration. 2 c Select Reverse Print (Windows®) or Reverse page orientation (Macintosh) in the printer driver's dialog box, and then adjust the size and margin in the application you are on the long edge, load the envelopes in the tray...
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... 2 Unprintable area 2 The unprintable area depends on the settings in . (3 mm) NOTE The Borderless print feature is available and turned on. For more information, see Printer on page 112. 14 Cut-Sheet Paper 1 Envelopes 1 2 4 2 4 3 3 Cut-Sheet Envelopes Top (1) 0.12 in. (3 mm) 0.87 in. (22 mm) Left (2) 0.12 in. (3 mm) 0.12 in...
... 2 Unprintable area 2 The unprintable area depends on the settings in . (3 mm) NOTE The Borderless print feature is available and turned on. For more information, see Printer on page 112. 14 Cut-Sheet Paper 1 Envelopes 1 2 4 2 4 3 3 Cut-Sheet Envelopes Top (1) 0.12 in. (3 mm) 0.87 in. (22 mm) Left (2) 0.12 in. (3 mm) 0.12 in...
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...; Avoid touching the printed surface of the paper immediately after printing; Loading paper Acceptable paper and other print media 2 The print quality can use Brother paper. When you print on inkjet paper (coated paper), transparencies and glossy paper, be completely dry and may stain your machine can... types before buying large quantities. Press OK. c Press Stop/Exit. You can fit an incoming fax on Brother Photo paper, load one extra sheet of the same photo paper in the printer driver's Basic tab or the machine's Paper Type setting. (See Paper Type on page 15.) ...
...; Avoid touching the printed surface of the paper immediately after printing; Loading paper Acceptable paper and other print media 2 The print quality can use Brother paper. When you print on inkjet paper (coated paper), transparencies and glossy paper, be completely dry and may stain your machine can... types before buying large quantities. Press OK. c Press Stop/Exit. You can fit an incoming fax on Brother Photo paper, load one extra sheet of the same photo paper in the printer driver's Basic tab or the machine's Paper Type setting. (See Paper Type on page 15.) ...
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Use only transparencies recommended for laser printers/copiers may stain your next document. We recommend using 3M Transparency Film when you print on transparencies. Brother paper Paper Type Premium Plus Glossy Photo Letter 4" 6" Item BP71GLTR BP71GP20 Handling and ... greater curl may cause decreased output quality. Chapter 2 Recommended print media 2 To get the best print quality, we suggest using the Brother paper in its original packaging and keep it absorbs water and perspiration easily, and this may cause jams to occur. • Extremely ...
Use only transparencies recommended for laser printers/copiers may stain your next document. We recommend using 3M Transparency Film when you print on transparencies. Brother paper Paper Type Premium Plus Glossy Photo Letter 4" 6" Item BP71GLTR BP71GP20 Handling and ... greater curl may cause decreased output quality. Chapter 2 Recommended print media 2 To get the best print quality, we suggest using the Brother paper in its original packaging and keep it absorbs water and perspiration easily, and this may cause jams to occur. • Extremely ...
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Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 2 Printer Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Paper weight, thickness and capacity 2 Paper Type Weight ...) - 8 1/2 14 in. (215.9 355.6 mm) - 5.8 8.3 in. (148 210 mm) - Loading paper Choosing the right print media 2 Paper type and size for Brother inkjet machines. No. Copy Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes -
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 2 Printer Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Paper weight, thickness and capacity 2 Paper Type Weight ...) - 8 1/2 14 in. (215.9 355.6 mm) - 5.8 8.3 in. (148 210 mm) - Loading paper Choosing the right print media 2 Paper type and size for Brother inkjet machines. No. Copy Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes -
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a Install the Brother printer driver from the CD-ROM. (See Quick Setup Guide.) b From your application, choose the Print command in the application you are using) to change in ... 9 Printing a document 9 The machine can receive and print data from your machine in the Properties dialog box. To print from a computer, you must install the printer driver.
a Install the Brother printer driver from the CD-ROM. (See Quick Setup Guide.) b From your application, choose the Print command in the application you are using) to change in ... 9 Printing a document 9 The machine can receive and print data from your machine in the Properties dialog box. To print from a computer, you must install the printer driver.
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..., errors may occur and consumable items may need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips: Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/. While this message appears on the number of the printer driver, you can use the machine until you change to Plain Paper...by yourself. Error Message B&W Print Only Replace XX Ink Cause Action One or more of the color ink cartridges have reached the end of the printer driver. Faxing If the paper type is set to a new ink cartridge in the following way: Printing If you select ...
..., errors may occur and consumable items may need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips: Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/. While this message appears on the number of the printer driver, you can use the machine until you change to Plain Paper...by yourself. Error Message B&W Print Only Replace XX Ink Cause Action One or more of the color ink cartridges have reached the end of the printer driver. Faxing If the paper type is set to a new ink cartridge in the following way: Printing If you select ...
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...too low. If the sending machine has the ability to the Caller ID service from your machine's "handshake" will be printed at both ends. (See Printer jam or paper jam on page 51.) The room temperature is no incoming call your machine as a black & white fax. You can continue printing ... Jam Clear Cover is not closed evenly at your telephone company. (See Advanced User's Guide: Caller ID.) An ink cartridge is not correctly loaded in Printer jam or paper jam on page 9.) The paper tray was not fully inserted. Clean the paper feed rollers. (See Advanced User's Guide: Cleaning the...
...too low. If the sending machine has the ability to the Caller ID service from your machine's "handshake" will be printed at both ends. (See Printer jam or paper jam on page 51.) The room temperature is no incoming call your machine as a black & white fax. You can continue printing ... Jam Clear Cover is not closed evenly at your telephone company. (See Advanced User's Guide: Caller ID.) An ink cartridge is not correctly loaded in Printer jam or paper jam on page 9.) The paper tray was not fully inserted. Clean the paper feed rollers. (See Advanced User's Guide: Cleaning the...
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..., you can turn off Memory Receive. (See Advanced User's Guide: Turning off Memory Receive operation.) Print the faxes that has not been stored in Printer jam or paper jam on page 39.) The machine's memory is set to access a Speed Dial number that are not matched by following the steps...
..., you can turn off Memory Receive. (See Advanced User's Guide: Turning off Memory Receive operation.) Print the faxes that has not been stored in Printer jam or paper jam on page 39.) The machine's memory is set to access a Speed Dial number that are not matched by following the steps...
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... for the paper size you are printing from your paper size. (See Loading paper and other print media on page 9.) 3 After you choose in the printer driver matches the size of the paper in the tray. (See Paper Size on the LCD matches the size of paper in the tray.
... for the paper size you are printing from your paper size. (See Loading paper and other print media on page 9.) 3 After you choose in the printer driver matches the size of the paper in the tray. (See Paper Size on the LCD matches the size of paper in the tray.