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Network Scanning (MFC-J265W, MFC-J270W, Documentation MFC-J410W and MFC-J415W only), CD-ROM ® PhotoCapture Center , PC-Fax Send, and using the Brother ControlCenter utility. Network User's Guide This Guide provides more advanced PDF file / (MFC-J265W, MFC-J270W, information for configuring the Wireless network Documentation MFC-J410W and MFC-J415W connections.
Table of Contents General setup Memory storage.....................1 Volume Settings.....................1 Ring Volume ....................1 Beeper Volume....................2 Speaker Volume ....................2 Automatic Daylight Saving Time................3 Sleep Mode ......................3 LCD screen......................4 LCD Contrast....................4 Setting the backlight brightness...............4 Setting the Dim Timer for the backlight ............4 Mode Timer......................5 Security features TX Lock .........................6...
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Dialing and storing numbers Voice operations ....................15 Tone or Pulse (Canada only).................15 Fax/Tel mode....................15 Caller ID......................15 Special line considerations ................16 Additional dialing operations................18 Outgoing Call ....................18 Caller ID history .....................18 Dialing access codes and credit card numbers ..........19 Additional ways to store numbers ................20 Storing Speed Dial numbers from Outgoing Calls.........20 Storing Speed Dial numbers from the Caller ID history .........20 Setting up groups for broadcasting..............21...
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® PhotoCapture Center : Printing photos from a memory card ® PhotoCapture Center operations............... 30 Memory cards folder structures ..............30 Print Images......................31 Print Index (Thumbnails) ................31 Printing Photos ....................31 Print All Photos ....................32 DPOF printing....................33 ®...
General setup Memory storage Volume Settings Even if there is a power failure, you will not Ring Volume lose the settings you have chosen using the Menu key because they are stored You can choose a range of ring volume permanently.
Chapter 1 Beeper Volume Speaker Volume When the beeper is on, the machine will beep You can choose a range of speaker volume when you press a key, make a mistake, or levels, from High to Off. after you send or receive a fax. Press Menu.
General setup Automatic Daylight Sleep Mode Saving Time You can choose how long the machine must be idle (from 1 to 60 minutes) before it goes You can set the machine to change into sleep mode. The timer will restart if any automatically for daylight saving time.
Chapter 1 LCD screen Setting the backlight brightness LCD Contrast You can adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight. If you are having difficulty reading You can adjust the LCD contrast for a sharper the LCD, try changing the brightness setting. and more vivid display.
General setup Mode Timer The machine has four temporary mode keys on the control panel: FAX, SCAN, COPY and PHOTO CAPTURE. You can change the amount of time the machine takes after the last Scan, Copy or PhotoCapture operation before it returns to Fax mode. If you choose Off, the machine stays in the mode you used last.
If you forget the TX Lock password, Enter a 4-digit number for the password. please call Brother Customer Service. Press OK. (See Brother numbers on page i in the Basic User’s Guide.) When the LCD shows Verify:, re-enter the password.
Security features Turning TX Lock on/off Changing the password Press Menu. Turning TX Lock on Press a or b to choose Fax. Press OK. Press Menu. Press a or b to choose Press a or b to choose Fax. Miscellaneous. Press OK.
Sending a fax Additional sending Contrast options If your document is very light or very dark, you may want to change the contrast. For most documents the factory setting Auto can be Sending faxes using multiple used. It automatically chooses the suitable settings contrast for your document.
Sending a fax Changing fax resolution Setting your changes as the new default The quality of a fax can be improved by changing the fax resolution. You can save the fax settings for Fax Resolution, Contrast, Press (FAX). Real Time TX and Glass ScanSize you use most often by setting them as default.
Chapter 3 Additional sending Sending a fax at the end of a conversation operations At the end of a conversation you can send a Sending a fax manually fax to the other party before you both hang Manual transmission lets you hear the Ask the other party to wait for fax tones dialing, ringing and fax-receiving tones while (beeps) and then to press the Start or...
Sending a fax Broadcasting Note (Black & White only) • If you did not use up any of the numbers for Groups, you can broadcast faxes to as Broadcasting is when the same fax message many as 90 different numbers. is automatically sent to more than one fax •...
Chapter 3 Overseas Mode To cancel the Broadcast, press 1. Press Stop/Exit. If you are having difficulty sending a fax overseas due to possible interference on the Real Time Transmission telephone line, we recommend that you turn on the Overseas mode. After you send a fax using this feature, the feature will turn itself When you are sending a fax, the machine will off.
Sending a fax Checking and canceling waiting jobs You can check which jobs are still waiting in the memory to be sent and cancel a job. (If there are no jobs, the LCD shows No Jobs Waiting.) Press Menu. Press a or b to choose Fax. Press OK.
Receiving a fax Additional receiving Receiving a fax at the end of a conversation operations At the end of a conversation, you can ask the Printing a reduced incoming other party to fax you information before you both hang up. Ask the other party to place the If you choose On, the machine automatically document in their machine and to press...
Dialing and storing numbers Voice operations Caller ID The Caller ID feature lets you use the Caller Voice calls can be made either with an ID subscriber service offered by many local external telephone, by dialing manually, or by telephone companies. Call your telephone using Quick Dial numbers.
Chapter 5 Special line considerations Setting up your area code (USA only) When returning calls from the Caller ID history your machine will automatically dial Roll-over telephone lines “1” plus the area code for all calls. If your local dialing plan requires that the “1” not be used A roll-over telephone system is a group of two for calls within your area code enter your area or more separate telephone lines that pass...
Dialing and storing numbers Converting telephone wall outlets Plug one end of the telephone line cord for your machine into the L2 jack of the There are three ways to convert to an RJ11 triplex adapter. Plug the other end into jack.
Chapter 5 Additional dialing Caller ID history operations This feature requires the Caller ID subscriber service offered by many local telephone companies. (See Caller ID on page 15.) Outgoing Call The number, or name if available, from the last 30 faxes and telephone calls you The last 30 numbers you sent a fax to will be received will be stored in the Caller ID history.
Dialing and storing numbers To temporarily change a number, you can Note substitute part of the number with manual • (USA only) If you redial from the Caller ID dialing using the dial pad. For example, to history outside your area code, you must change the number to 555-7001 you could set up your AREA CODE in advance.
Chapter 5 Additional ways to Storing Speed Dial numbers from the Caller ID history store numbers If you have the Caller ID subscriber service Storing Speed Dial numbers from your telephone company you can also store Speed Dial numbers from incoming from Outgoing Calls calls in the Caller ID History.
Dialing and storing numbers Setting up groups for Do one of the following: broadcasting To add another number to the group, repeat steps f to g. Groups, which can be stored in a Speed Dial If you are finished adding numbers to location, allow you to send the same fax the group, press a or b to choose message to many fax numbers by pressing...
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Chapter 5 Changing a Group name Deleting a Group Press (Speed Dial). Press (Speed Dial). Press a or b to choose Setup Groups. Press a or b to choose Setup Groups. Press OK. Press OK. Press a or b to choose the Group name Press a or b to choose the Group you you want to change.
Printing reports Fax reports Press a or b to choose an interval. Press OK. If you choose Every 50 Faxes, go to You need to set up the Transmission step h. Verification Report and Journal Period using 6, 12, 24 hours, 2 or 7 days the Menu keys.
Chapter 6 Reports How to print a report The following reports are available: Press Menu. Transmission Press a or b to choose Prints a Transmission Verification Report Print Reports. for your last transmission. Press OK. Help List Press a or b to choose the report you A help list showing how to program your want.
Making copies Copy settings Changing copy quality You can choose from a range of quality. The You can change the copy settings temporarily factory setting is Normal. for the next copy. Fast These settings are temporary, and the machine returns to its default settings Fast copy speed and lowest amount of ink 1 minute after copying, unless you have set used.
Chapter 7 Enlarging or reducing the 198% 4"x6"iA4 copied image 186% 4"x6"iLTR 104% EXEiLTR You can choose an enlargement or reduction ratio. If you choose Fit to Page, your 100% machine will adjust the size automatically to 97% LTRiA4 the paper size you set. 93% A4iLTR 85% LTRiEXE Press...
Making copies Making N in 1 copies or a Press a or b to choose Off(1in1), 2 in 1 (P), 2 in 1 (L), poster (Page Layout) 4 in 1 (P), 4 in 1 (L) or Poster (3x3). The N in 1 copy feature can help you save Press OK.
Chapter 7 Sorting copies using the ADF Place the document face down in the direction shown below: (MFC-J410W and MFC-J415W 2 in 1 (P) only) You can sort multiple copies. Pages will be stacked in the order 321, 321, 321, and so on. ...
Making copies Setting your changes as the new default You can save the copy settings for Quality, Enlarge/Reduce, Density and Page Layout that you use most often by setting them as the default settings. These settings will stay until you change them again. Press (COPY).
® PhotoCapture Center : Printing photos from a memory card ® PhotoCapture Center Please be aware of the following: When printing an index or image, the operations ® PhotoCapture Center will print all valid images, even if one or more images have Memory cards folder been corrupted.
® The PhotoCapture Center assigns numbers Inkjet Paper, Brother BP71, for images (such as No.1, No.2, No.3, and so Brother BP61 or Other Glossy. on). Press OK. Press a or b to choose Paper Size and press OK and press a or b to choose the paper size you are using, Letter or A4.
Chapter 8 Print All Photos Repeat step d until you have entered all the image numbers that you want to print. You can print all the photos on your memory card. Note Make sure you have put the memory • You can enter multiple numbers at one card in the proper slot.
® PhotoCapture Center : Printing photos from a memory card ® PhotoCapture Center DPOF printing print settings DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format. Major digital camera manufacturers (Canon You can change the print settings temporarily Inc., Eastman Kodak Company, FUJIFILM for the next printing.
Press a or b to choose Paper Type. Press OK. Press a or b to choose the paper type you are using, Plain Paper, Inkjet Paper, Brother BP71, Brother BP61 or Other Glossy. Press OK. 5"x 7" 6"x 8" Max. Size If you do not want to change additional settings, press Color Start to print.
® PhotoCapture Center : Printing photos from a memory card Adjusting Brightness, Cropping Contrast and Color If your photo is too long or wide to fit the available space on your chosen layout, part of the image will automatically be cropped. Brightness The factory setting is On.
Chapter 8 Borderless printing Setting your changes as the new default This feature expands the printable area to the edges of the paper. Printing time will be You can save the print settings you use most slightly slower. often by setting them as the default settings. These settings will stay until you change Press a or b to choose Borderless.
® PhotoCapture Center : Printing photos from a memory card Scan to a memory card How to set a new default You can save the Scan to Media settings (Quality and File Type) you use most often by setting them as the default settings. These settings will stay until you change them again.
Routine maintenance Cleaning and checking Wipe the outside of the machine with a dry, lint-free soft cloth to remove dust. the machine Cleaning the outside of the machine IMPORTANT • Use neutral detergents. Cleaning with volatile liquids such as thinner or benzine will damage the outside surface of the Lift the output paper tray cover and machine.
Routine maintenance Cleaning the scanner Note In addition to cleaning the scanner glass Lift the document cover (1). Clean the and glass strip with a non-flammable glass scanner glass (2) and the white plastic cleaner, run your finger tip over the glass (3) with a soft lint-free cloth moistened to see if you can feel anything on it.
Cleaning the machine’s Cleaning the paper pick-up printer platen rollers Pull the paper tray completely out of the CAUTION machine. Be sure to unplug the machine from the AC Unplug the machine from the AC power power outlet before cleaning the printer outlet and open the Jam Clear Cover (1) platen to avoid electrical shock.
The LCD asks you if you want to start again up to five more times. If the print has cleaning. not improved call Brother Customer Press 1 (Yes). Service. (See Brother numbers on page i The machine starts cleaning the print in the Basic User’s Guide.) head.
Press a or b to choose Alignment. new ink cartridge. If ink is still missing, Press OK. call Brother Customer Service. (See Brother numbers on page i in the Basic Press Black Start or Color Start. User’s Guide.) The machine starts printing the Alignment Check Sheet.
Routine maintenance Packing and shipping Checking the ink volume the machine Although an ink volume icon appears on the LCD, you can use the Menu key to see a When you transport the machine, use the large graph showing the ink that is left in each packing materials that came with your cartridge.
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Lift the machine from the front and hook IMPORTANT the tab of the green protective part into the keyed opening (1) on the bottom of • Make sure that the plastic tabs on both the paper tray. Then latch the protective sides of the green protective part (1) have part over the raised portion of the paper securely clicked into place (2).
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( ) using both hands. cartridges in the carton. Note If you are returning your machine to Brother as part of the Exchange Service, pack only the machine. Keep all separate parts and printed materials to use with your “Exchange” machine.
Glossary This is a comprehensive list of features and terms that appear in Brother manuals. Availability of these features depends on the model you purchased. ADF (automatic document feeder) Communication error (Comm. Error) The document can be placed in the ADF...
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Brother. For best quality results Brother recommends F/T Ring Time Innobella™ Ink and Paper. The length of time that the Brother Journal Period machine rings (when the Receive Mode setting is Fax/Tel) to notify you to pick up The pre-programmed time period a voice call that it answered.
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Search ® PhotoCapture Center An electronic, numerical or alphabetical Allows you to print digital photos from your listing of stored Speed Dial and Group digital camera at high resolution for photo numbers. quality printing. Speed Dial Photo resolution (B&W only) A pre-programmed number for easy A resolution setting that uses varying shades of gray for the best representation...
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Glossary User Settings A printed report that shows the current settings of the machine. WLAN Report A printed report that shows the result of the WLAN Connection.
Index Access codes, storing and dialing ....19 Fax, from PC Apple Macintosh See Software User's Guide. See Software User's Guide. Fax, stand-alone receiving at end of conversation ....... 14 into the memory ........ 14 Broadcasting ..........11 out of paper reception ....... 14 setting up Groups for ......21 reducing to fit on paper .....
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Presto! PageManager See Software User's Guide. See also Help in the Presto! PageManager application. Macintosh Print See Software User's Guide. checking alignment ......42 Manual checking quality ........41 transmission ..........10 report ............ 24 Memory Storage ........1 Printing Mode, entering See Software User's Guide.
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Scanning See Software User's Guide. Shipping the machine ......43 Sleep Mode ..........3 Speed Dial storing ...........20 TAD (telephone answering device), external ............17 with two-line jack ........17 Telephone line roll over lines .........16 two-line telephone system ....16 Troubleshooting checking ink volume ......43 Two-line telephone system ......16 TX Lock turning on/off ...........7...
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