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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...settings...5 Basic tab ...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 Device Options ...19 Support tab ...21 2 Scanning ...
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...settings...5 Basic tab ...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 Device Options ...19 Support tab ...21 2 Scanning ...
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...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 the Mac OS® X ... an image ...108 Settings in the Scanner window ...109 Using the Scan key (For USB cable users 113 Scan 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®...
...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 the Mac OS® X ... an image ...108 Settings in the Scanner window ...109 Using the Scan key (For USB cable users 113 Scan 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®...
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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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... time by clicking Status Monitor from your PC: Media Type/Quality (Speed) Paper Size Page Layout Color Matching/Halftone Color Enhancement Scaling Watermark Print Date & Time Quick Print Setup Accessing the printer driver settings 1 a Click... Properties. b Right-click again then click Exit. b Choose Brother MFC-XXXX USB Printer or Brother MFC-XXXX Printer (where XXXX 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 Startup to switch off , you...
... time by clicking Status Monitor from your PC: Media Type/Quality (Speed) Paper Size Page Layout Color Matching/Halftone Color Enhancement Scaling Watermark Print Date & Time Quick Print Setup Accessing the printer driver settings 1 a Click... Properties. b Right-click again then click Exit. b Choose Brother MFC-XXXX USB Printer or Brother MFC-XXXX Printer (where XXXX 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 Startup to switch off , you...
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... your model name) d Click Scan. The scanning steps may vary when using from the Scanner drop-down list. Note • For Windows® XP: Choose TW-Brother MFC-XXXX USB or TW-Brother MFC-XXXX LAN. • For other software applications. b Click File, then Scan. Scanning Accessing the Scanner 2 a Start the ScanSoft® PaperPort®...
... your model name) d Click Scan. The scanning steps may vary when using from the Scanner drop-down list. Note • For Windows® XP: Choose TW-Brother MFC-XXXX USB or TW-Brother MFC-XXXX LAN. • For other software applications. b Click File, then Scan. Scanning Accessing the Scanner 2 a Start the ScanSoft® PaperPort®...
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...Scanner drop-down list. Scanning Scanning a document using from other applications that support WIA or TWAIN scanning. Note • Choose WIA-Brother MFC-XXXX USB or WIA-Brother MFC-XXXX LAN (Where XXXX is your software application to scan the document. You can scan images directly into the PaperPort® SE...the Scan button. The Scan dialog box appears: 29 Note The instructions for scanning in this Guide are using the WIA driver (Windows® XP only) 2 2 WIA compliant 2 For Windows® XP you can choose Windows® Image Acquisition (WIA) when scanning images.
...Scanner drop-down list. Scanning Scanning a document using from other applications that support WIA or TWAIN scanning. Note • Choose WIA-Brother MFC-XXXX USB or WIA-Brother MFC-XXXX LAN (Where XXXX is your software application to scan the document. You can scan images directly into the PaperPort® SE...the Scan button. The Scan dialog box appears: 29 Note The instructions for scanning in this Guide are using the WIA driver (Windows® XP only) 2 2 WIA compliant 2 For Windows® XP you can choose Windows® Image Acquisition (WIA) when scanning images.
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...time only the chosen area of the scanned picture (3). You can run the utility by choosing Scanner Utility located in Start/All Programs/Brother/MFC-XXXX menu (where XXXX is used to configure the WIA scanner driver for resolutions greater than 1200 dpi and for the size of greater... effect. Running the utility You can choose Brightness, Contrast, Resolution and Picture Type from Advanced Properties. You must restart your application window). If you do not have enough memory and hard disk space for changing the paper size. Scanning f If you need to access advanced settings...
...time only the chosen area of the scanned picture (3). You can run the utility by choosing Scanner Utility located in Start/All Programs/Brother/MFC-XXXX menu (where XXXX is used to configure the WIA scanner driver for resolutions greater than 1200 dpi and for the size of greater... effect. Running the utility You can choose Brightness, Contrast, Resolution and Picture Type from Advanced Properties. You must restart your application window). If you do not have enough memory and hard disk space for changing the paper size. Scanning f If you need to access advanced settings...
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...'s printer driver, or you can direct the copy output to four buttons. 3 PC-FAX (MFC models only) 3 These buttons are for DCP models and MFC-240C) Lets you open the Set Quick-Dial window of the Brother machine. (See PC-FAX receiving (Not available for enhanced copy operations. ControlCenter3 COPY 3 Lets ...you view the Software User's Guide and the Network User's Guide. 48 Before using the Brother PC-FAX software. (See PC-FAX sending on page 76.) Receive (Not available for MFC-240C and MFC-3360C) By clicking this button, the PC-FAX receive software is activated and your preferred ...
...'s printer driver, or you can direct the copy output to four buttons. 3 PC-FAX (MFC models only) 3 These buttons are for DCP models and MFC-240C) Lets you open the Set Quick-Dial window of the Brother machine. (See PC-FAX receiving (Not available for enhanced copy operations. ControlCenter3 COPY 3 Lets ...you view the Software User's Guide and the Network User's Guide. 48 Before using the Brother PC-FAX software. (See PC-FAX sending on page 76.) Receive (Not available for MFC-240C and MFC-3360C) By clicking this button, the PC-FAX receive software is activated and your preferred ...
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... for file copying. 59 To change the destination folder or other settings, right-click the button, click ControlCenter Configuration and choose your preferred settings for MFC-3360C) 3 These buttons can be used to a folder on the media card. Copy From PCC 3 The Copy From PCC button lets you copy files on... or copy files and folders from a media card installed in the machine. 3 Open PCC Folder (PCC: PhotoCapture Center®) 3 The Open PCC Folder button starts Windows® Explorer and displays files and folders on your hard disk.
... for file copying. 59 To change the destination folder or other settings, right-click the button, click ControlCenter Configuration and choose your preferred settings for MFC-3360C) 3 These buttons can be used to a folder on the media card. Copy From PCC 3 The Copy From PCC button lets you copy files on... or copy files and folders from a media card installed in the machine. 3 Open PCC Folder (PCC: PhotoCapture Center®) 3 The Open PCC Folder button starts Windows® Explorer and displays files and folders on your hard disk.
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ControlCenter3 DEVICE SETTING 3 In the Device Settings option, you can configure the machine settings or check ink levels. 3 Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models and MFC-240C) 3 The Remote Setup button lets you open the Remote Setup Program window to configure the machine setting menus. Note For details, see Remote Setup on page 74. 66
ControlCenter3 DEVICE SETTING 3 In the Device Settings option, you can configure the machine settings or check ink levels. 3 Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models and MFC-240C) 3 The Remote Setup button lets you open the Remote Setup Program window to configure the machine setting menus. Note For details, see Remote Setup on page 74. 66
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User's Guide 3 The User's Guide button lets you open the Set Quick-Dial window in HTML format. 67 ControlCenter3 Quick-Dial (Not available for each cartridge. You can then easily register or change the Quick-Dial numbers from your PC. 3 Ink Level 3 The Ink Level button opens the Status Monitor window, which displays the ink level for DCP models and MFC-240C) 3 The Quick-Dial button lets you view the Software User's Guide and the Network User's Guide in the Remote Setup Program.
User's Guide 3 The User's Guide button lets you open the Set Quick-Dial window in HTML format. 67 ControlCenter3 Quick-Dial (Not available for each cartridge. You can then easily register or change the Quick-Dial numbers from your PC. 3 Ink Level 3 The Ink Level button opens the Status Monitor window, which displays the ink level for DCP models and MFC-240C) 3 The Quick-Dial button lets you view the Software User's Guide and the Network User's Guide in the Remote Setup Program.
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Note 5 • If you are connected using the MFC-5460CN or MFC-5860CN with a network connection, you start this application, the settings on your machine will be downloaded automatically to your PC and displayed on your PC ... Lets you will be prompted to enter a password. When you configure many machine settings from a Windows® application. Click the Start button, All Programs, Brother, MFC-XXXX, and Remote Setup. 5 Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models and MFC-240C) 5 Remote Setup 5 The Remote Setup program lets you start uploading data to the machine...
Note 5 • If you are connected using the MFC-5460CN or MFC-5860CN with a network connection, you start this application, the settings on your machine will be downloaded automatically to your PC and displayed on your PC ... Lets you will be prompted to enter a password. When you configure many machine settings from a Windows® application. Click the Start button, All Programs, Brother, MFC-XXXX, and Remote Setup. 5 Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models and MFC-240C) 5 Remote Setup 5 The Remote Setup program lets you start uploading data to the machine...
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... an application or document file as a standard fax. The Brother PC-FAX feature lets you use your Windows application. Visit the Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com) for more information. 76 6 Brother PC-FAX Software (MFC models only) 6 Note If you are using Windows® XP or Windows® 2000 Professional, you must log on your PC...
... an application or document file as a standard fax. The Brother PC-FAX feature lets you use your Windows application. Visit the Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com) for more information. 76 6 Brother PC-FAX Software (MFC models only) 6 Note If you are using Windows® XP or Windows® 2000 Professional, you must log on your PC...
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Brother PC-FAX Software (MFC models only) Setting up the User Information separately for each Windows® account. 77 Note If you are using Windows® 2000 and XP, you can set up user information 6 Note You can access User Information from the FAX Sending dialog box by clicking... the icon. (See Sending a file as a PC-FAX using the Facsimile style user interface on page 86.) a Click the Start button, All Programs, Brother, MFC-...
Brother PC-FAX Software (MFC models only) Setting up the User Information separately for each Windows® account. 77 Note If you are using Windows® 2000 and XP, you can set up user information 6 Note You can access User Information from the FAX Sending dialog box by clicking... the icon. (See Sending a file as a PC-FAX using the Facsimile style user interface on page 86.) a Click the Start button, All Programs, Brother, MFC-...
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...To enable PC-FAX receiving, you switch your PC on locally or network connected machines. Brother PC-FAX Software (MFC models only) PC-FAX receiving (Not available for MFC-240C and MFC-3360C) 6 Note • For Windows® 2000, XP and XP Professional x64 Edition users, you must log on with ...Administrator rights to use PC-FAX receiving. • To use PC-FAX receiving with a Windows® XP computer that the software ...
...To enable PC-FAX receiving, you switch your PC on locally or network connected machines. Brother PC-FAX Software (MFC models only) PC-FAX receiving (Not available for MFC-240C and MFC-3360C) 6 Note • For Windows® 2000, XP and XP Professional x64 Edition users, you must log on with ...Administrator rights to use PC-FAX receiving. • To use PC-FAX receiving with a Windows® XP computer that the software ...
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Brother PC-FAX Software (MFC models only) Running the PC-FAX Receiving software on your PC tasktray, and then click PC-Fax RX Setup. The PC-Fax... if you start the PC-FAX receiving software when you want to change the path where PC-FAX files are saved. e To automatically start Windows®, check Add to Startup folder. Setting up your PC 6 a Right-click the PC-FAX icon on your PC tasktray. The default format..., and enter the path of the wave file. The PC-FAX icon appears in your PC 6 Click the Start button, All Programs, Brother, MFC-XXXX, PC-FAX Receiving and Receive.
Brother PC-FAX Software (MFC models only) Running the PC-FAX Receiving software on your PC tasktray, and then click PC-Fax RX Setup. The PC-Fax... if you start the PC-FAX receiving software when you want to change the path where PC-FAX files are saved. e To automatically start Windows®, check Add to Startup folder. Setting up your PC 6 a Right-click the PC-FAX icon on your PC tasktray. The default format..., and enter the path of the wave file. The PC-FAX icon appears in your PC 6 Click the Start button, All Programs, Brother, MFC-XXXX, PC-FAX Receiving and Receive.
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...save it to access the PhotoCapture Center® features from the PhotoCapture Center®, your PC. 1 If you are using Windows® XP and you must first install a Windows® 2000 update. The files and folders on the media card appear on the stick cannot be read only the card ...that is printing from your PC screen. 7 PhotoCapture Center® (Not available for MFC-3360C) 7 CAUTION DO NOT start your data or...
...save it to access the PhotoCapture Center® features from the PhotoCapture Center®, your PC. 1 If you are using Windows® XP and you must first install a Windows® 2000 update. The files and folders on the media card appear on the stick cannot be read only the card ...that is printing from your PC screen. 7 PhotoCapture Center® (Not available for MFC-3360C) 7 CAUTION DO NOT start your data or...
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PhotoCapture Center® (Not available for MFC-3360C) When you do the following to prevent damage to the media card: 7 a In Windows® Explorer, right-click the removable disk icon and choose Eject. CAUTION DO NOT unplug the power cord, USB cable or remove a CompactFlash®, Memory ...
PhotoCapture Center® (Not available for MFC-3360C) When you do the following to prevent damage to the media card: 7 a In Windows® Explorer, right-click the removable disk icon and choose Eject. CAUTION DO NOT unplug the power cord, USB cable or remove a CompactFlash®, Memory ...
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...) on page 143.) Quick-Dial Lets 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 open the Brother Status Monitor, which displays the ink level for each of the SCAN buttons. To...
...) on page 143.) Quick-Dial Lets 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 open the Brother Status Monitor, which displays the ink level for each of the SCAN buttons. To...
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Note For details, see Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models and MFC-240C) 10 The Remote Setup button lets you open the Remote Setup Program window to configure the machine setting menus. DEVICE SETTINGS You can configure the machine settings or check ink levels by clicking a button. ControlCenter2 10 Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models and MFC-240C) on page 143. 10 136
Note For details, see Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models and MFC-240C) 10 The Remote Setup button lets you open the Remote Setup Program window to configure the machine setting menus. DEVICE SETTINGS You can configure the machine settings or check ink levels by clicking a button. ControlCenter2 10 Remote Setup (Not available for DCP models and MFC-240C) on page 143. 10 136