Brother MFC-T4500DW Online User's Manual

Brother MFC-T4500DW Online User's Manual

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MFC-T4500DW
!CAUTION Before using this product, read carefully these instructions for correct operation.
Keep the User's Guide in a secure place for future reference.
© 2018 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 Online User's Guide MFC-T4500DW !CAUTION Before using this product, read carefully these instructions for correct operation. Keep the User's Guide in a secure place for future reference. © 2018 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Set Default Function Screens ........................14 Access Brother Utilities (Windows) ......................15 Uninstall the Brother Software and Drivers (Windows) ..............16 USB / Ethernet Port Locations on Your Brother Machine ................17 Paper Handling............................ 19 Load Paper..............................20 Load Paper in the Paper Tray ......................21 Load Paper in the Multi-purpose Tray (MP Tray) ................
  • Page 3 Compatible USB Flash Drives ......................97 Print Photos Directly from a USB Flash Drive ..................98 Scan..............................108 Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine ................109 Scan Multi-page Letter or A4 Size Documents ................110 Scan Photos and Graphics........................111 Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File ................
  • Page 4 Network Management Software and Utilities ..................... 319 Learn about Network Management Software and Utilities ............... 320 Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network ........321 Before Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network........... 322 Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the One Push Method of Wi-Fi Protected ™...
  • Page 5 Online Services Used with Brother Web Connect ................415 Conditions for Using Brother Web Connect..................416 Set Up Brother Web Connect ......................420 Scan and Upload Documents Using Brother Web Connect ............. 427 Upload a Document from an External Memory Device Using Brother Web Connect ...... 428...
  • Page 6 Home > Table of Contents Download and Print Documents Using Brother Web Connect ............429 Download and Save a Document to an External Memory Device Using Brother Web Connect ..431 FaxForward to Cloud or E-mail ......................432 AirPrint ............................... 435 AirPrint Overview..........................
  • Page 7 Home > Table of Contents Clean the Print Head from Your Brother Machine ................526 Clean the Print Head from Your Computer (Windows)..............527 Clean the Print Head from Your Computer (Mac)................529 Clean the Machine's LCD......................... 530 Clean the Outside of the Machine ....................531 Clean the Machine's Printer Platen ....................
  • Page 8: Before You Use Your Brother Machine

    Home > Before You Use Your Brother Machine Before You Use Your Brother Machine • Definitions of Notes • Trademarks • Important Note...
  • Page 9: Definitions Of Notes

    Home > Before You Use Your Brother Machine > Definitions of Notes Definitions of Notes We use the following symbols and conventions throughout this User's Guide: WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injuries.
  • Page 10: Trademarks

    The Bluetooth word mark is a registered trademark owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Brother Industries, Ltd. and related companies is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
  • Page 11: Important Note

    Home > Before You Use Your Brother Machine > Important Note Important Note • Do not use this product outside the country of purchase as it may violate the wireless telecommunication and power regulations of that country. • Windows 10 in this document represents Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Education and Windows 10 Enterprise.
  • Page 12: Introduction To Your Brother Machine

    Before Using Your Machine • Control Panel Overview • Touchscreen LCD Overview • Settings Screen Overview • Navigate the Touchscreen • Set Default Function Screens • Access Brother Utilities (Windows) • USB / Ethernet Port Locations on Your Brother Machine...
  • Page 13: Before Using Your Machine

    Before Using Your Machine Before attempting any printing operation, confirm the following: • Make sure you have installed the Brother software and drivers. • For USB or network cable users: Make sure the interface cable is physically secure. Selecting the correct type of paper For high quality printing, it is important to select the correct type of paper.
  • Page 14: Control Panel Overview

    Home > Introduction to Your Brother Machine > Control Panel Overview Control Panel Overview 1. Touchscreen Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Access menus and options by pressing them on the touchscreen. 2. Menu buttons (Back) Press to go back to the previous menu.
  • Page 15: Touchscreen Lcd Overview

    Home > Introduction to Your Brother Machine > Touchscreen LCD Overview Touchscreen LCD Overview You can switch Home screens by pressing d or c. ® From the Home screens, you can access the Wi-Fi setup, Shortcuts, and Settings screens. Home Screen This screen shows the machine’s status when the machine is idle.
  • Page 16 [Download Software] 7. Information icon New information from Brother appears in the information bar when the notification settings such as [Message from Brother] and [Firmware Auto Check] are set to [On]. (Internet connection is needed, and data rates may apply.) Press to view the details.
  • Page 17 • Use the A3 Copy Shortcuts • Error and Maintenance Messages • Copy an ID Card...
  • Page 18: Settings Screen Overview

    > Settings Screen Overview Settings Screen Overview The touchscreen shows the machine's status when you press [Settings]. Use the Settings menu to access all of your Brother machine's settings. 1. [Maintenance] Press to access the following menus: • [Improve Print Quality] •...
  • Page 19 Related Topics: • Touchscreen LCD Overview...
  • Page 20: Navigate The Touchscreen

    Home > Introduction to Your Brother Machine > Navigate the Touchscreen Navigate the Touchscreen Press your finger on the LCD to operate it. To display and access all the options, press d c or a b on the LCD to scroll through them.
  • Page 21: Set Default Function Screens

    Home > Introduction to Your Brother Machine > Set Default Function Screens Set Default Function Screens You can change the default screen of the Scan mode. 1. Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [General Setup] > [Screen Settings] > [Scan Screen].
  • Page 22: Access Brother Utilities (Windows)

    Home > Introduction to Your Brother Machine > Access Brother Utilities (Windows) Access Brother Utilities (Windows) Brother Utilities is an application launcher that offers convenient access to all Brother applications installed on your computer. 1. Do one of the following: •...
  • Page 23: Uninstall The Brother Software And Drivers (Windows)

    (Start) > All Programs > Brother > Brother Utilities. • Windows 8 Tap or click (Brother Utilities) either on the Start screen or the desktop. • Windows 8.1 Move your mouse to the lower left corner of the Start screen and click (if using a touch-based device, swipe up from the bottom of the Start screen to bring up the Apps screen).
  • Page 24: Usb / Ethernet Port Locations On Your Brother Machine

    When connecting the USB or Ethernet cable, follow the instructions in the installation process. • To install the Full Driver & Software Package necessary for operating your machine, insert the Brother installation disc into your computer, or go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com.
  • Page 25 3. Gently close the scanner cover using both hands. Related Information • Introduction to Your Brother Machine...
  • Page 26: Paper Handling

    Home > Paper Handling Paper Handling • Load Paper • Load Documents...
  • Page 27: Load Paper

    Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper Load Paper • Load Paper in the Paper Tray • Load Paper in the Multi-purpose Tray (MP Tray) • Unprintable Area • Paper Settings • Acceptable Paper and Other Print Media • Error and Maintenance Messages •...
  • Page 28: Load Paper In The Paper Tray

    Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Load Paper in the Paper Tray Load Paper in the Paper Tray • Load A4, Letter, or Executive Size Paper in Tray #1 • Load A3, Ledger, or Legal Size Paper in Tray #1 •...
  • Page 29 Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Load Paper in the Paper Tray > Load A4, Letter, or Executive Size Paper in Tray #1 Load A4, Letter, or Executive Size Paper in Tray #1 • If the [Check Paper] setting is set to [On] and you pull the paper tray out of the machine, a message appears on the LCD asking if you want to change the paper type and paper size.
  • Page 30 If you load Executive or B5 (JIS) size paper, lift up the stopper (4). 4. Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. Always make sure the paper is not curled or wrinkled. 5. Gently load paper in the paper tray with the printing surface face down. Landscape orientation IMPORTANT Be careful not to push the paper in too far;...
  • Page 31 Make sure the paper guides touch the edges of the paper. 8. Make sure the paper is flat in the tray and below the maximum paper mark (1). Overfilling the paper tray may cause paper jams. 9. Slowly push the paper tray completely into the machine. IMPORTANT DO NOT push the paper tray into the machine forcefully or quickly.
  • Page 32 Related Information • Load Paper in the Paper Tray Related Topics: • Change the Check Paper Size Setting • Choose the Right Print Media • Change the Paper Size and Paper Type...
  • Page 33 Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Load Paper in the Paper Tray > Load A3, Ledger, or Legal Size Paper in Tray #1 Load A3, Ledger, or Legal Size Paper in Tray #1 • If the [Check Paper] setting is set to [On] and you pull the paper tray out of the machine, a message appears on the LCD asking if you want to change the paper type and paper size.
  • Page 34 4. Gently press and slide the paper width guides (1) and then the paper length guide (2) to fit the paper size. Make sure the triangular mark (3) on the paper width guide (1) and paper length guide (2) line up with the marks for the paper you are using.
  • Page 35 7. Make sure the paper length guide (1) touches the edges of the paper. 8. Gently adjust the paper width guides (1) to fit the paper. Make sure the paper guides touch the edges of the paper. 9. Make sure the paper is flat in the tray and below the maximum paper mark (1). Overfilling the paper tray may cause paper jams.
  • Page 36 11. Pull out the paper support (1) until it locks into place, and then unfold the paper support flap (2). 12. Change the paper size setting in the machine's menu, if needed. CAUTION Position the machine so the tray will not protrude past the edge of the table or desk where someone may bump into it.
  • Page 37 Before you collapse the paper tray, take the paper out of the tray. Rest the tray on a flat surface. Push the green slider to the left and then push in the front of the tray to collapse it until it locks into place. Put the paper in the tray.
  • Page 38 Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Load Paper in the Paper Tray > Load Photo Paper in Paper Tray Load Photo Paper in Paper Tray #1 • If the [Check Paper] setting is set to [On] and you pull the paper tray out of the machine, a message appears on the LCD asking if you want to change the paper type and paper size.
  • Page 39 5. Gently adjust the paper width guides (1) to fit the paper. Make sure the paper guides touch the edges of the paper and the paper is flat in the tray. 6. Slowly push the paper tray completely into the machine. IMPORTANT DO NOT push the paper tray into the machine forcefully or quickly.
  • Page 40 • Change the Paper Size and Paper Type...
  • Page 41 Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Load Paper in the Paper Tray > Load Envelopes in Paper Tray #1 Load Envelopes in Paper Tray #1 • If the [Check Paper] setting is set to [On] and you pull the paper tray out of the machine, a message appears on the LCD asking if you want to change the paper type and paper size.
  • Page 42 IMPORTANT If envelopes are multi-feeding, load one envelope in the paper tray at a time. 5. Slowly push the paper tray completely into the machine. IMPORTANT DO NOT push the paper tray into the machine forcefully or quickly. Doing this may cause paper jams or paper feed problems.
  • Page 43 • Paper Type and Size for Each Operation...
  • Page 44: Load Paper In The Multi-Purpose Tray (Mp Tray)

    Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Load Paper in the Multi-purpose Tray (MP Tray) Load Paper in the Multi-purpose Tray (MP Tray) Use the MP Tray for special print media, such as photo paper or envelopes. • If the [Check Paper] setting is set to [On] and you set the paper in MP tray, a message appears on the LCD asking if you want to change the paper type and paper size.
  • Page 45 2. Gently press and slide the MP tray paper guides to match the width of the paper you are using. 3. Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. Always make sure the paper is not curled or wrinkled. 4.
  • Page 46 When using envelopes, load the envelopes with the printing surface face up and the flap on the left as shown in the illustration. If you are having difficulty loading paper in the MP tray, push the release lever (1) towards the back of the machine, and then load the paper.
  • Page 47 5. Using both hands, gently adjust the MP tray paper guides to fit the paper. • DO NOT press the paper guides too tightly against the paper. Doing this may cause the paper to fold and jam. • Place the paper in the centre of the MP tray between the paper guides. If the paper is not centred, pull it out and insert it again at the centre position.
  • Page 48 Related Information • Load Paper Related Topics: • Choose the Right Print Media • Error and Maintenance Messages...
  • Page 49: Unprintable Area

    Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Unprintable Area Unprintable Area The unprintable area depends on the settings in the application you are using. The figures below show the unprintable areas on cut-sheet paper and envelopes. The machine can print in the shaded areas of cut-sheet paper only when the Borderless print feature is available and turned on.
  • Page 50: Paper Settings

    Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Paper Settings Paper Settings • Change the Paper Size and Paper Type • Change the Check Paper Size Setting • Set a Default Tray Based on Your Task • Change Paper Tray Priority •...
  • Page 51 Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Paper Settings > Change the Paper Size and Paper Type Change the Paper Size and Paper Type Set the Paper Size and Paper Type settings for the paper tray. • To get the best print quality, set the machine for the type of paper you are using. •...
  • Page 52 Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Paper Settings > Change the Check Paper Size Setting Change the Check Paper Size Setting If this setting is set to [On] and you pull the paper tray out of the machine or load paper in the MP Tray, the LCD displays a message asking if you want to change the Paper Size and Paper Type settings.
  • Page 53 Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Paper Settings > Set a Default Tray Based on Your Task Set a Default Tray Based on Your Task Change the default tray the machine uses for each mode. [Auto Tray Select] sets your machine to feed paper from the most appropriate tray for the paper type and size you have set.
  • Page 54 Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Paper Settings > Change Paper Tray Priority Change Paper Tray Priority Change the default tray priority the machine uses for each mode. When [Auto Tray Select] is selected in the tray select settings, the machine will feed paper from the most appropriate tray for the paper type and size according to the tray priority setting.
  • Page 55: Acceptable Paper And Other Print Media

    Basic tab of the printer driver or in the Paper Type setting on the machine. • When you print on Brother Photo paper, load one extra sheet of the same photo paper in the paper tray. • When using photo paper, remove each sheet at once to prevent smudging or paper jams.
  • Page 56 Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Acceptable Paper and Other Print Media > Handle and Use Print Media Handle and Use Print Media • Store paper in its original packaging and keep it sealed. Keep the paper flat and away from moisture, direct sunlight and heat.
  • Page 57 Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Acceptable Paper and Other Print Media > Choose the Right Print Media Choose the Right Print Media • Paper Type and Size for Each Operation • Paper Orientation and Capacity of the Paper Trays •...
  • Page 58 Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Acceptable Paper and Other Print Media > Choose the Right Print Media > Paper Type and Size for Each Operation Paper Type and Size for Each Operation Paper Type Paper Size Usage Copy JPEG Printer...
  • Page 59 Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Acceptable Paper and Other Print Media > Choose the Right Print Media > Paper Orientation and Capacity of the Paper Trays Paper Orientation and Capacity of the Paper Trays Paper Size Paper Types No.
  • Page 60 Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Acceptable Paper and Other Print Media > Choose the Right Print Media > Use the User Defined Paper Size Option in the Printer Driver Use the User Defined Paper Size Option in the Printer Driver User Defined Size Paper Orientation •...
  • Page 61 Up to 0.15 mm Envelopes 80 to 95 gsm Up to 0.52 mm BP71 260 gsm paper is specially designed for Brother inkjet machines. Up to 0.3 mm for MP Tray Up to 220 gsm for MP Tray Related Information •...
  • Page 62: Load Documents

    Home > Paper Handling > Load Documents Load Documents • Load Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) • Load Documents on the Scanner Glass • Unscannable Area...
  • Page 63: Load Documents In The Automatic Document Feeder (Adf)

    Home > Paper Handling > Load Documents > Load Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Load Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) The ADF can hold multiple pages and feeds each sheet individually. Use paper that is within the sizes and weights shown in the table. Always fan the pages before placing them in the ADF.
  • Page 64 If you loaded a small size document and cannot remove it, lift the ADF document support (1), and then remove the document. IMPORTANT DO NOT leave any documents on the scanner glass. If you do this, the ADF may jam. Related Information •...
  • Page 65: Load Documents On The Scanner Glass

    Home > Paper Handling > Load Documents > Load Documents on the Scanner Glass Load Documents on the Scanner Glass Use the scanner glass to fax, copy, or scan one page at a time. Document Sizes Supported Length: Up to 431.8 mm Width: Up to 297 mm Weight:...
  • Page 66: Unscannable Area

    Home > Paper Handling > Load Documents > Unscannable Area Unscannable Area The unscannable area of a page depends on the settings in the application you are using. The figures below show the typical unscannable measurements. Usage Document Size Top (1) Left (2) Bottom (3) Right (4)
  • Page 67: Print

    Home > Print Print • Print from Your Computer (Windows) • Print from Your Computer (Mac) • Print Data Directly from a USB Flash Drive...
  • Page 68: Print From Your Computer (Windows)

    Home > Print > Print from Your Computer (Windows) Print from Your Computer (Windows) • Print a Photo (Windows) • Print a Document (Windows) • Cancel a Print Job (Windows) • Print More Than One Page on a Single Sheet of Paper (N in 1) (Windows) •...
  • Page 69: Print A Photo (Windows)

    > Print a Photo (Windows) Print a Photo (Windows) 1. Select the print command in your application. 2. Select Brother XXX-XXXX (where XXXX is the name of your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button. The printer driver window appears.
  • Page 70: Print A Document (Windows)

    > Print a Document (Windows) Print a Document (Windows) 1. Select the print command in your application. 2. Select Brother XXX-XXXX (where XXXX is the name of your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button. The printer driver window appears.
  • Page 71: Cancel A Print Job (Windows)

    Home > Print > Print from Your Computer (Windows) > Cancel a Print Job (Windows) Cancel a Print Job (Windows) If a print job was sent to the print queue and did not print, or was sent to the print queue in error, you may have to delete it to allow subsequent jobs to print.
  • Page 72: Print More Than One Page On A Single Sheet Of Paper (N In 1) (Windows)

    Print More Than One Page on a Single Sheet of Paper (N in 1) (Windows) 1. Select the print command in your application. 2. Select Brother XXX-XXXX (where XXXX is the name of your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button. The printer driver window appears.
  • Page 73: Print As A Poster (Windows)

    Enlarge your print size and print the document in poster mode. 1. Select the print command in your application. 2. Select Brother XXX-XXXX (where XXXX is the name of your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button.
  • Page 74: Print On Both Sides Of The Paper Automatically (Automatic 2-Sided Printing) (Windows)

    If the paper is thin, it may wrinkle. 1. Select the print command in your application. 2. Select Brother XXX-XXXX (where XXXX is the name of your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button. The printer driver window appears.
  • Page 75 Option for Portrait Description Short Edge (Top) Short Edge (Bottom) Option for Landscape Description Long Edge (Top) Long Edge (Bottom) Short Edge (Right) Short Edge (Left) 8. Select the Binding Offset check box if you want to specify the offset for binding in inches or millimetres. 9.
  • Page 76 Related Information • Print from Your Computer (Windows) Related Topics: • Print Settings (Windows) • Print as a Booklet Automatically (Windows)
  • Page 77: Print As A Booklet Automatically (Windows)

    If the paper is thin, it may wrinkle. 1. Select the print command in your application. 2. Select Brother XXX-XXXX (where XXXX is the name of your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button. The printer driver window appears.
  • Page 78 Option for Landscape Description Top Binding Bottom Binding 8. Select one of the options from the Booklet Printing Method menu. Option Description All Pages at Every page will be printed in booklet format (four pages to every piece of paper, two pages Once per side).
  • Page 79: Print A Colour Document In Greyscale (Windows)

    Greyscale mode prints your document in 256 levels of greyscale. 1. Select the print command in your application. 2. Select Brother XXX-XXXX (where XXXX is the name of your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button.
  • Page 80: Prevent Smudged Printouts And Paper Jams (Windows)

    1. Select the print command in your application. 2. Select Brother XXX-XXXX (where XXXX is the name of your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button. The printer driver window appears.
  • Page 81: Use A Preset Print Profile (Windows)

    Print Profiles are presets designed to give you quick access to frequently-used printing configurations. 1. Select the print command in your application. 2. Select Brother XXX-XXXX (where XXXX is the name of your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button.
  • Page 82 Related Information • Print from Your Computer (Windows) • Create or Delete Your Print Profile (Windows) Related Topics: • Print Settings (Windows)
  • Page 83 Add up to 20 new print profiles with customised settings. 1. Select the print command in your application. 2. Select Brother XXX-XXXX (where XXXX is the name of your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button. The printer driver window appears.
  • Page 84: Change The Default Print Settings (Windows)

    Click Control Panel on the Start screen. In the Hardware group, click View devices and printers. 2. Right-click the Brother XXX-XXXX icon (where XXXX is your model name), and then select Printer properties. If printer driver options appear, select your printer driver.
  • Page 85: Print Settings (Windows)

    Home > Print > Print from Your Computer (Windows) > Print Settings (Windows) Print Settings (Windows) >> Basic Tab >> Advanced Tab Basic Tab 1. Media Type Select the type of media you want to use. To achieve the best print results, the machine automatically adjusts its print settings according to the selected media type.
  • Page 86 3. Paper Size Select the size of the paper you want to use. You can either choose from standard paper sizes or create a custom paper size. Borderless Select this option to print photos without borders. Because the image data is created slightly larger than the paper size you are using, this will cause some cropping of the photo edges.
  • Page 87 Advanced Tab 1. Colour / Greyscale Select colour or greyscale printing. The print speed is faster in greyscale mode than it is in colour mode. If your document contains colour and you select greyscale mode, your document will be printed using 256 levels of greyscale.
  • Page 88 Retrieve Printer's Colour Data Select this option to optimise the print quality using the machine's factory settings, which are set specifically for your Brother machine. Use this option when you have replaced the machine or changed the machine's network address.
  • Page 89 • Print as a Booklet Automatically (Windows) • Use a Preset Print Profile (Windows) • Change the Default Print Settings (Windows) • Change the Print Setting Options When Having Printing Problems...
  • Page 90: Print From Your Computer (Mac)

    Home > Print > Print from Your Computer (Mac) Print from Your Computer (Mac) • Print a Photo (Mac) • Print a Document (Mac) • Print on Both Sides of the Paper Automatically (Automatic 2-sided Printing) (Mac) • Print More Than One Page on a Single Sheet of Paper (N in 1) (Mac) •...
  • Page 91: Print A Photo (Mac)

    For best results, use Brother paper. • When you print on Brother photo paper, load one extra sheet of the same photo paper in the paper tray. 2. From an application, such as Apple Preview, click the File menu, and then select Print.
  • Page 92: Print A Document (Mac)

    1. Make sure you have loaded the correct size paper in the paper tray. 2. From an application, such as Apple TextEdit, click the File menu, and then select Print. 3. Select Brother XXX-XXXX (where XXXX is your model name). 4. Click the Paper Size pop-up menu, and then select your paper size.
  • Page 93: Print On Both Sides Of The Paper Automatically (Automatic 2-Sided Printing) (Mac)

    1. From an application, such as Apple TextEdit, click the File menu, and then select Print. 2. Select Brother XXX-XXXX (where XXXX is your model name). 3. Select the Orientation option that matches the way you want the document to print.
  • Page 94: Print More Than One Page On A Single Sheet Of Paper (N In 1) (Mac)

    Print More Than One Page on a Single Sheet of Paper (N in 1) (Mac) 1. From an application, such as Apple TextEdit, click the File menu, and then select Print. 2. Select Brother XXX-XXXX (where XXXX is your model name). 3. Click the application pop-up menu, and then select Layout.
  • Page 95: Print A Colour Document In Greyscale (Mac)

    Greyscale mode prints your document in 256 levels of greyscale. 1. From an application, such as Apple TextEdit, click the File menu, and then select Print. 2. Select Brother XXX-XXXX (where XXXX is your model name). 3. Click the application pop-up menu, and then select Print Settings.
  • Page 96: Prevent Smudged Printouts And Paper Jams (Mac)

    1. From an application, such as Apple TextEdit, click the File menu, and then select Print. 2. Select Brother XXX-XXXX (where XXXX is your model name). 3. Click the application pop-up menu, and then select Print Settings.
  • Page 97: Print Options (Mac)

    Home > Print > Print from Your Computer (Mac) > Print Options (Mac) Print Options (Mac) >> Page Setup >> Layout >> Paper Handling >> Print Settings >> Color Settings Page Setup 1. Paper Size Select the size of the paper you want to use. You can either choose from standard paper sizes or create a custom paper size.
  • Page 98 Layout 1. Pages per Sheet Select the number of pages to print on a single sheet of paper. 2. Layout Direction Select the page order when printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper. 3. Border Select the type of border to use when printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper. 4.
  • Page 99 Paper Handling 1. Collate pages Select this option to print sets of multi-page documents in the original page order. When this option is selected, one complete copy of your document will print, and then reprint according to the number of copies you choose.
  • Page 100 Print Settings 1. Media Type Select the type of media you want to use. To achieve the best print results, the machine automatically adjusts its print settings according to the selected media type. 2. Slow Drying Paper Select this option if you use a type of plain paper on which ink dries slowly. This option may cause slight blurring of the text.
  • Page 101 Other Print Options Paper Thickness Select the appropriate paper thickness. Bi-Directional Printing Select this option to increase the print speed. When this option is selected, the print head prints in both directions. When this option is cleared, the print head prints in only one direction, resulting in higher quality printouts but causing slower print speeds.
  • Page 102 Related Topics: • Error and Maintenance Messages • Paper Handling and Printing Problems • Print a Photo (Mac) • Print a Document (Mac) • Print on Both Sides of the Paper Automatically (Automatic 2-sided Printing) (Mac) • Print More Than One Page on a Single Sheet of Paper (N in 1) (Mac) •...
  • Page 103: Print Data Directly From A Usb Flash Drive

    Home > Print > Print Data Directly from a USB Flash Drive Print Data Directly from a USB Flash Drive • Compatible USB Flash Drives • Print Photos Directly from a USB Flash Drive...
  • Page 104: Compatible Usb Flash Drives

    > Compatible USB Flash Drives Compatible USB Flash Drives Your Brother machine has media drive (slot) for use with common data storage. IMPORTANT The USB direct interface supports only USB flash drives and digital cameras that use the USB mass storage standard.
  • Page 105: Print Photos Directly From A Usb Flash Drive

    Even if your machine is not connected to your computer, you can print photos directly from a USB Flash memory drive, scan documents and save them directly to a USB flash drive. • Important Information about Photo Printing • Print Photos from a USB Flash Drive on the Brother Machine...
  • Page 106 Home > Print > Print Data Directly from a USB Flash Drive > Print Photos Directly from a USB Flash Drive > Important Information about Photo Printing Important Information about Photo Printing Your machine is designed to be compatible with modern digital camera image files and USB flash drives. Read the points below to avoid errors: •...
  • Page 107 > Print Photos Directly from a USB Flash Drive > Print Photos from a USB Flash Drive on the Brother Machine Print Photos from a USB Flash Drive on the Brother Machine • Preview and Print Photos from a USB Flash Drive •...
  • Page 108 > Print Photos Directly from a USB Flash Drive > Print Photos from a USB Flash Drive on the Brother Machine > Preview and Print Photos from a USB Flash Drive Preview and Print Photos from a USB Flash Drive Preview your photos on the LCD before you print them.
  • Page 109 Print Photos Directly from a USB Flash Drive > Print Photos from a USB Flash Drive on the Brother Machine > Print a Photo Index Sheet (Thumbnails) from a USB Flash Drive Print a Photo Index Sheet (Thumbnails) from a USB Flash Drive Print a photo Index Sheet to see small preview versions of all pictures on your USB flash drive.
  • Page 110 Print Photos Directly from a USB Flash Drive > Print Photos from a USB Flash Drive on the Brother Machine > Print Photos by Image Number Print Photos by Image Number Before you can print an individual image, you must print the photo Index Sheet (thumbnails) to know the image number.
  • Page 111 Print Photos Directly from a USB Flash Drive > Print Photos from a USB Flash Drive on the Brother Machine > Print Photos with Auto Cropping Print Photos with Auto Cropping If your photo is too long or too wide to fit the space in your layout, part of the image will be cropped.
  • Page 112 > Print Photos Directly from a USB Flash Drive > Print Photos from a USB Flash Drive on the Brother Machine > Print Borderless Photos from a USB Flash Drive Print Borderless Photos from a USB Flash Drive This feature expands the printable area to the edges of the paper. Printing time will be slower.
  • Page 113 Print Photos Directly from a USB Flash Drive > Print Photos from a USB Flash Drive on the Brother Machine > Print the Date from Your Photo's Data Print the Date from Your Photo's Data Print the date if it is already in your photo’s information. The date will be printed on the lower-right corner. To use this setting, the photo must include the date.
  • Page 114 Print Photos Directly from a USB Flash Drive > Print Photos from a USB Flash Drive on the Brother Machine > Print Settings for Photos Print Settings for Photos Press the [Print Settings] option to display the settings shown in the table.
  • Page 115: Scan

    Home > Scan Scan • Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine • Scan from Your Computer (Windows) • Scan from Your Computer (Mac) • Configure Scan Settings Using Web Based Management...
  • Page 116: Scan Using The Scan Button On Your Brother Machine

    Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine • Scan Multi-page Letter or A4 Size Documents • Scan Photos and Graphics • Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File •...
  • Page 117: Scan Multi-Page Letter Or A4 Size Documents

    Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Scan Multi-page Letter or A4 Size Documents Scan Multi-page Letter or A4 Size Documents When scanning a multi-page A4 or letter size document, position the short edge on top for portrait documents and position the long edge on top for landscape documents.
  • Page 118: Scan Photos And Graphics

    To use the [Options] or [Set at Device] setting, a computer with either ControlCenter4 (Windows) or Brother iPrint&Scan (Mac) software installed must be connected to the machine. 5. Select the scan settings you want to change, and then press [OK].
  • Page 119 One Touch Shortcut. Follow the LCD instructions. 6. Press [Start]. The machine starts scanning. If using the machine's scanner glass, follow the LCD instructions to complete the scanning job. Related Information • Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine...
  • Page 120: Save Scanned Data To A Folder As A Pdf File

    To use the [Options] or [Set at Device] setting, a computer with either ControlCenter4 (Windows) or Brother iPrint&Scan (Mac) software installed must be connected to the machine. 5. Select the scan settings you want to change, and then press [OK].
  • Page 121 One Touch Shortcut. Follow the LCD instructions. 6. Press [Start]. The machine starts scanning. If using the machine's scanner glass, follow the LCD instructions to complete the scanning job. Related Information • Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine...
  • Page 122: Save Scanned Data To A Usb Flash Drive

    Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Save Scanned Data to a USB Flash Drive Save Scanned Data to a USB Flash Drive Scan documents and save them directly to a USB flash drive without using a computer.
  • Page 123 The LCD displays a message while reading the data. DO NOT unplug the power cord or remove the USB flash drive from the machine while it is reading the data. You could lose your data or damage the USB flash drive. Related Information • Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine • Compatible USB Flash Drives...
  • Page 124 > Compatible USB Flash Drives Compatible USB Flash Drives Your Brother machine has media drive (slot) for use with common data storage. IMPORTANT The USB direct interface supports only USB flash drives and digital cameras that use the USB mass storage standard.
  • Page 125: Scan Multiple Business Cards And Photos (Auto Crop)

    Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Scan Multiple Business Cards and Photos (Auto Crop) Scan Multiple Business Cards and Photos (Auto Crop) You can scan multiple documents placed on the scanner glass. The machine will scan each document and use the Auto Crop feature to create separate files or a single multi-page file.
  • Page 126: Scan To An Editable Text File Using Ocr

    To use the [Options] or [Set at Device] setting, a computer with either ControlCenter4 (Windows) or Brother iPrint&Scan (Mac) software installed must be connected to the machine. 5. Select the scan settings you want to change, and then press [OK].
  • Page 127 One Touch Shortcut. Follow the LCD instructions. 6. Press [Start]. The machine starts scanning. If using the machine's scanner glass, follow the LCD instructions to complete the scanning job. Related Information • Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine...
  • Page 128: Scan To Email Attachment

    To use the [Options] or [Set at Device] setting, a computer with either ControlCenter4 (Windows) or Brother iPrint&Scan (Mac) software installed must be connected to the machine. 5. Select the scan settings you want to change, and then press [OK].
  • Page 129 The machine scans the document and saves it as a file attachment. It then launches your email application and opens a new, blank email message with the scanned file attached. Related Information • Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine...
  • Page 130: Scan To Ftp

    Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Scan to FTP Scan to FTP Scan documents directly to an FTP server when you need to share the scanned information. For added convenience, configure different profiles to save your favourite Scan to FTP destinations.
  • Page 131 Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Scan to FTP > Set up a Scan to FTP Profile Set up a Scan to FTP Profile Set up a Scan to FTP Profile to scan and upload the scanned data directly to an FTP location.
  • Page 132 Type the path (up to 60 characters) to the folder on the FTP server where you want to send your scanned data. Do not type a slash mark at the beginning of the path (for example: brother/abc). File Name Select a file name from the preset names provided, or from user- defined names.
  • Page 133 Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Scan to FTP > Upload Scanned Data to an FTP Server Upload Scanned Data to an FTP Server 1. Load your document. 2. Press [Scan] > [to FTP/SFTP].
  • Page 134: Scan To Ssh Ftp (Sftp)

    Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Scan to SSH FTP (SFTP) Scan to SSH FTP (SFTP) Scan documents directly to an SFTP server, a secure version of an FTP server. For added convenience, configure different profiles to save your favourite Scan to SFTP destinations.
  • Page 135 Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Scan to SSH FTP (SFTP) > Set up a Scan to SFTP Profile Set up a Scan to SFTP Profile Set up a Scan to SFTP Profile to scan and upload scanned data directly to an SFTP location.
  • Page 136 Type the path (up to 60 characters) to the folder on the FTP server where you want to send your scanned data. Do not type a slash mark at the beginning of the path (for example: brother/abc). File Name Select a file name from the preset names provided, or from user- defined names.
  • Page 137 Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Scan to SSH FTP (SFTP) > Create a Client Key Pair Using Web Based Management Create a Client Key Pair Using Web Based Management 1. Start your web browser.
  • Page 138 Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Scan to SSH FTP (SFTP) > Export a Client Key Pair Using Web Based Management Export a Client Key Pair Using Web Based Management 1. Start your web browser.
  • Page 139 Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Scan to SSH FTP (SFTP) > Import a Server Public Key Using Web Based Management Import a Server Public Key Using Web Based Management 1. Start your web browser.
  • Page 140 Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Scan to SSH FTP (SFTP) > Upload Scanned Data to an SFTP Server Upload Scanned Data to an SFTP Server 1. Load your document. 2. Press [Scan] > [to FTP/SFTP].
  • Page 141: Scan To Network (Windows)

    Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Scan to Network (Windows) Scan to Network (Windows) Scan documents directly to a CIFS server on your local network. For added convenience, you can configure different profiles to save your favourite Scan to Network destinations.
  • Page 142 Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Scan to Network (Windows) > Set up a Scan to Network Profile Set up a Scan to Network Profile Set up a Scan to Network Profile to scan and upload scanned data directly to a folder on a CIFS server.
  • Page 143 Option Description Quality Select a quality setting. If you choose the User Select option, the machine will prompt users to select a setting each time they use the scan profile. File Type Select the file type you want to use for the scanned document. If you choose the User Select option, the machine will prompt users to select a setting each time they use the scan profile.
  • Page 144 Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Scan to Network (Windows) > up a Scan to Network Profile > Set the Date and Time Using Web Based Management Set the Date and Time Using Web Based Management Make sure the date and time and the time zone settings are set correctly using Web Based Management or the control panel, so the machine's time matches the time being used by the server providing authentication.
  • Page 145 Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Scan to Network (Windows) > Upload Scanned Data to a CIFS Server Upload Scanned Data to a CIFS Server 1. Load your document. 2. Press [Scan] > [to Network].
  • Page 146: Scan To Sharepoint

    Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Scan to SharePoint Scan to SharePoint Scan documents directly to a SharePoint server when you need to share the scanned information. For added convenience, configure different profiles to save your favourite Scan to SharePoint destinations.
  • Page 147 Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Scan to SharePoint > Set up a Scan to SharePoint Profile Set up a Scan to SharePoint Profile Set up a Scan to SharePoint Profile to scan and upload the scanned data directly to a SharePoint location.
  • Page 148 Option Description File Type Select the file type you want to use for the scanned document. If you choose the User Select option, the machine will prompt users to select a setting each time they use the scan profile. Document Size Select your document size from the list.
  • Page 149 Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Scan to SharePoint > Upload Scanned Data to a SharePoint Server Upload Scanned Data to a SharePoint Server 1. Load your document. 2. Press [Scan] > [to SharePoint].
  • Page 150: Web Services For Scanning On Your Network (Windows 7, Windows 8 And Windows 10)

    Web Services for Scanning on Your Network (Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10) The Web Services protocol enables Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10 users to scan using a Brother machine on the network. You must install the driver via Web Services.
  • Page 151 Make sure you have installed the Brother software and drivers. • Verify that the host computer and the Brother machine are on the same subnet, or that the router is correctly configured to pass data between the two devices. •...
  • Page 152 > Scan Using Web Services from the Brother Machine (Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10) Scan Using Web Services from the Brother Machine (Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10) If you have installed the driver for scanning via Web Services, you can access the Web Services scanning menu on your Brother machine's LCD.
  • Page 153 2. Right-click the machine icon, and then select Scan profiles..The Scan Profiles dialog box appears. 3. Select the scan profile you want to use. 4. Make sure the scanner selected in the Scanner list is a Brother machine that supports Web Services for scanning, and then click the Set as Default button.
  • Page 154: Change Scan Button Settings From Controlcenter4 (Windows)

    Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Change Scan Button Settings from ControlCenter4 (Windows) Change Scan Button Settings from ControlCenter4 (Windows) 1. Click the (ControlCenter4) icon in the task tray, and then click Open.
  • Page 155 Each tab corresponds to a scan feature, as described below. These settings can be changed. Click the tabs, and then change the settings. Tab Name Corresponding Feature Image Scan to Image Scan to OCR E-mail Scan to Email File Scan to File Settings Applicable Features Image...
  • Page 156 File Size Priority Adjust the data compression ratio of the scanned image. Change the file size by moving the File Size Priority slider to the right or left. Resolution Select a scanning resolution from the Resolution drop-down list. Higher resolutions take more memory and transfer time, but produce a finer scanned image.
  • Page 157 ADF Auto Deskew Set the machine to automatically correct a skewed document. (available only for certain models) Default Select this option to restore all settings to their factory setting values. Related Information • Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine...
  • Page 158: Change Scan Button Settings From Brother Iprint&Scan (Mac)

    1. In the Finder menu bar, click Go > Applications, and then double-click the iPrint&Scan icon. The Brother iPrint&Scan screen appears. 2. If your Brother machine is not selected, click the Select your Machine button, and then follow the on-screen instructions to select your Brother machine.
  • Page 159: Scan From Your Computer (Windows)

    > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) Scan from Your Computer (Windows) There are several ways you can use your computer to scan photos and documents on your Brother machine. Use the software applications provided by Brother, or use your favourite scanning application.
  • Page 160: Scan Using Controlcenter4 Home Mode (Windows)

    Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) Use ControlCenter4 Home Mode to access your machine's main features. • Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) • Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) •...
  • Page 161 Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) Select Home Mode as the mode setting for ControlCenter4. 1. Load your document. 2.
  • Page 162 Related Information • Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) • Select Document Type Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) • Change Scan Size Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) • Crop a Scanned Image Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) • Print Scanned Data Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) •...
  • Page 163 Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) > Select Document Type Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) Select Document Type Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) Select the Document Type option that matches the type of original you want to scan.
  • Page 164 Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) > Select Document Type Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) > Custom Scan Settings (Windows) Custom Scan Settings (Windows) Select Custom in the Document Type list to change advanced scan settings.
  • Page 165 set a higher brightness level and scan the document again. You can also type a value into the field to set the Brightness level. Contrast Increase or decrease the Contrast level by moving the slider to the right or left. An increase emphasises dark and light areas of the image, while a decrease reveals more details in grey areas.
  • Page 166 Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) > Change Scan Size Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) Change Scan Size Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) For faster scan speeds, select the exact size of your document from the Scan Size drop-down menu.
  • Page 167 Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) > Crop a Scanned Image Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) Crop a Scanned Image Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) The crop tool on the Image Editing Toolbar lets you trim unwanted areas from your scanned image.
  • Page 168 a. Expands the scanned image so that the entire image fits in the window. b. Zooms in on the image. c. Zooms out of the image. d. Rotates the image counter-clockwise 90 degrees. e. Rotates the image clockwise 90 degrees. Click and drag the frame to adjust the area to be cropped.
  • Page 169 > Print Scanned Data Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) Print Scanned Data Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) Scan a document on your Brother machine, and then print copies using the printer driver features that are available in ControlCenter4. 1. Scan a document.
  • Page 170 Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) > Open with an Application Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) Open with an Application Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) The Open with an Application button lets you scan an image directly into your graphics application for editing.
  • Page 171 Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) > Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) Select Home Mode as the mode setting for ControlCenter4.
  • Page 172 9. Click the File Type drop-down list, and then select a PDF file. To save the document as a password-protected PDF, select Secure PDF Single-Page (*.pdf) or Secure PDF Multi-Page (*.pdf) from the File Type drop-down list, click , and then type the password. 10.
  • Page 173 Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) > Scan Settings for ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) Scan Settings for ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) Settings Applicable Features Open Send E- Save with an mail Applicati File Type...
  • Page 174 • RTF Word 2000 (*.rtf) • WordPerfect 9, 10 (*.wpd) • Microsoft Excel 2003, XP (*.xls) Target Application Select the destination application from the drop-down list. OCR Language Set the optical character recognition (OCR) language to match the language of the scanned document's text (available only for certain models).
  • Page 175: Scan Using Controlcenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows)

    Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode gives you more control over the details of your machine's features and allows you to customise one-button scan actions. •...
  • Page 176 Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) > Scan Photos and Graphics Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) Scan Photos and Graphics Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) Send scanned photos or graphics directly to your computer. Select Advanced Mode as the mode setting for ControlCenter4.
  • Page 177 5. Change the scan settings, such as file format, file name, destination folder, resolution and colour, if needed. • To change the file name, click Change. • To change Destination Folder, click the folder icon. • To preview and configure the scanned image, select the PreScan check box. 6.
  • Page 178 Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) > Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) Scan documents and save them to a folder on your computer as PDF files.
  • Page 179 4. Click the File button. The scan settings dialog box appears. 5. Click the File Type drop-down list, and then select a PDF file. To save the document as a password-protected PDF, select Secure PDF Single-Page (*.pdf) or Secure PDF Multi-Page (*.pdf) from the File Type drop-down list, click , and then type the password.
  • Page 180 Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) > Scan Both Sides of an ID Card Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) Scan Both Sides of an ID Card Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) Select Advanced Mode as the mode setting for ControlCenter4.
  • Page 181 4. Click the File button. The scan settings dialog box appears. 5. Select the ID Card Scan check box. The instruction dialog box appears. 6. Read the instructions on the screen, and then click OK. 7. Change the scan settings, such as file format, file name, scan location, resolution and colour, if needed. 8.
  • Page 182 Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) > Scan to Email Attachment Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) Scan to Email Attachment Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) Send a scanned document as an email attachment. •...
  • Page 183 5. Change the scan settings, such as file format, file name, destination folder, resolution and colour, if needed. • To change the file name, click Change. • To change Destination Folder, click the folder icon. • To preview and configure the scanned image, select the PreScan check box. 6.
  • Page 184 Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) > Scan to an Editable Text File (OCR) Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) Scan to an Editable Text File (OCR) Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) Your machine can convert characters in a scanned document to text using optical character recognition (OCR) technology.
  • Page 185 5. Change the scan settings, such as file format, file name, destination folder, resolution and colour, if needed. • To change the file name, click Change. • To change Destination Folder, click the folder icon. • To preview and configure the scanned image, select the PreScan check box. 6.
  • Page 186 Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) > Scan to an Office File Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) Scan to an Office File Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) Your machine can convert scanned data to a Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, or Microsoft Excel file. •...
  • Page 187 Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) > Scan Settings for ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) Scan Settings for ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) Settings Applicable Features Image E-mail File File Type Target Application OCR Language (available only for certain models) File Name Destination Folder...
  • Page 188 • XML Paper Specification (*.xps) (the XML Paper Specification is available for Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10, or when using applications that support XML Paper Specification files) For OCR: • Text (*.txt) • HTML 3.2 (*.htm) • HTML 4.0 (*.htm) •...
  • Page 189 • Black & White Use for text or line art images. • Grey (Error Diffusion) Use for photographic images or graphics. (Error Diffusion is a method for creating simulated grey images without using true grey dots. Black dots are put in a specific pattern to give a grey appearance.) •...
  • Page 190 Related Information • Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows)
  • Page 191: Scan Using Nuance ™ Paperport ™ 14Se Or Other Windows Applications

    5. From the available Scanners list, select TWAIN: TW-Brother MFC-XXXX or TWAIN: TW-Brother MFC- XXXX LAN (where MFC-XXXX is the model name of your machine). To use the WIA driver, select the Brother driver that has "WIA" as the prefix.
  • Page 192 8. Adjust the settings in the Scanner Setup dialog box, if needed. 9. Click the Document Size drop-down list, and then select your document size. 10. Click PreScan if you want to preview your image and crop unwanted portions before scanning. 11.
  • Page 193 ™ ™ Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) > Scan Using Nuance PaperPort 14SE or Other Windows Applications > TWAIN Driver Settings (Windows) TWAIN Driver Settings (Windows) Note that the item names and assignable values will vary depending on the machine. 1.
  • Page 194 • Grey (Error Diffusion) Use for photographic images or graphics. (Error Diffusion is a method for creating simulated grey images without using true grey dots. Black dots are put in a specific pattern to give a grey appearance.) • True Grey Use for photographic images or graphics.
  • Page 195 • Remove Bleed-through / Pattern Prevent bleed-through. • Remove Background Colour Remove the base colour of documents to make the scanned data more legible. Colour Drop Select a colour to remove from the scanned image. Boldface Formatting Emphasise the characters of the original by making them bold. Blurred Character Correction Correct the broken or incomplete characters of the original to make them easier to read.
  • Page 196: Scan Using Windows Fax And Scan

    6. Adjust the settings in the Scanner Setup dialog box, if needed. The scanner resolution can be set to a maximum of 1200 dpi. If you want to scan at higher resolutions, use the Scanner Utility software from Brother Utilities. 7. Click Scan.
  • Page 197 • WIA Driver Settings (Windows)
  • Page 198 Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) > Scan Using Windows Fax and Scan > WIA Driver Settings (Windows) WIA Driver Settings (Windows) Paper source Select the Document Feeder or Flatbed option from the drop-down list. Picture Type (Image Type) Select Color picture, Grayscale picture, Black and white picture or text, or Custom Settings for the type of document you want to scan.
  • Page 199 Brightness Set the Brightness level by dragging the slider to the right or left to lighten or darken the image. If the scanned image is too light, set a lower brightness level and scan the document again. If the image is too dark, set a higher brightness level and scan the document again.
  • Page 200: Install Bookscan Enhancer And Whiteboard Enhancer (Windows)

    The computer must be connected to the Internet. You must be logged on with Administrator access privileges. 1. Click (Brother Utilities). 2. Select your machine from the drop-down list. 3. Select Do More in the left navigation bar. 4. Click BookScan&WhiteBoard Suite and follow the on-screen instructions to install.
  • Page 201: Scan From Your Computer (Mac)

    > Scan from Your Computer (Mac) Scan from Your Computer (Mac) There are several ways you can use your Mac to scan photos and documents on your Brother machine. Use the software applications provided by Brother or your favourite scanning application.
  • Page 202: Scan Using Brother Iprint&Scan (Mac)

    1. In the Finder menu bar, click Go > Applications, and then double-click the iPrint&Scan icon. The Brother iPrint&Scan screen appears. 2. If your Brother machine is not selected, click the Select your Machine button, and then follow the on-screen instructions to select your Brother machine.
  • Page 203: Scan Using Twain-Compliant Applications (Mac)

    You can also scan using TWAIN-compliant applications. For more information about the scanning procedure, see the manual for your application. To use Brother TWAIN Driver, go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com and download Scanner Driver (TWAIN).
  • Page 204 Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Mac) > Scan Using TWAIN-Compliant Applications (Mac) > TWAIN Driver Settings (Mac) TWAIN Driver Settings (Mac) • Item names and assignable values will vary depending on the machine. • The Contrast setting is available only when selecting Grey (Error Diffusion), True Grey, or 24bit Colour from the Scan Type options.
  • Page 205 4. Adjust Image Click the Adjust Image button to adjust other image qualities. Brightness Set the Brightness level by dragging the slider to the right or left to lighten or darken the image. If the scanned image is too light, set a lower brightness level and scan the document again. If the image is too dark, set a higher brightness level and scan the document again.
  • Page 206: Configure Scan Settings Using Web Based Management

    Home > Scan > Configure Scan Settings Using Web Based Management Configure Scan Settings Using Web Based Management • Set the Scan Job Email Report Using Web Based Management...
  • Page 207: Set The Scan Job Email Report Using Web Based Management

    Home > Scan > Configure Scan Settings Using Web Based Management > Set the Scan Job Email Report Using Web Based Management Set the Scan Job Email Report Using Web Based Management When you scan a document, the machine will send a scan job email report automatically to the registered email address.
  • Page 208: Copy

    Home > Copy Copy • Copy a Document • Enlarge or Reduce Copied Images • Sort Copies • Make Page Layout Copies ( N in 1 or Poster) • Copy on Both Sides of the Paper (2-sided Copy) • Copy an ID Card •...
  • Page 209: Copy A Document

    Home > Copy > Copy a Document Copy a Document 1. Make sure you have loaded the correct size paper in the paper tray. 2. Load your document. 3. Press [Copy]. The touchscreen displays: 4. Change the copy settings, if needed. When you load paper other than A4 size Plain Paper, you must change the [Paper Size] and [Paper Type] settings by pressing [Options].
  • Page 210 To stop copying, press Related Information • Copy Related Topics: • Load Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) • Load Documents on the Scanner Glass • Copy Options...
  • Page 211: Enlarge Or Reduce Copied Images

    Home > Copy > Enlarge or Reduce Copied Images Enlarge or Reduce Copied Images Select an enlargement or reduction ratio to resize your copied data. 1. Load your document. 2. Press [Copy]. 3. Enter the number of copies in one of the following ways: •...
  • Page 212: Sort Copies

    Home > Copy > Sort Copies Sort Copies Sort multiple copies. Pages will be stacked in the order they are fed, that is: 1, 2, 3, and so on. 1. Load your document. 2. Press [Copy]. 3. Enter the number of copies in one of the following ways: •...
  • Page 213: Make Page Layout Copies ( N In 1 Or Poster)

    Home > Copy > Make Page Layout Copies ( N in 1 or Poster) Make Page Layout Copies ( N in 1 or Poster) The N in 1 copy feature saves paper by copying two or four pages of your document onto one page of the copy. The poster feature divides your document into sections, then enlarges the sections so you can assemble them into a poster.
  • Page 214 Option Description 2in1(Landscape) 2in1(ID) (Using the scanner glass) 4in1(Portrait) 4in1(Landscape) 1to2 (Using the scanner glass) Poster(2x1) (Using the scanner glass) Poster(2x2) (Using the scanner glass) Poster(3x3) (Using the scanner glass) 6. Read and confirm the displayed list of settings you have selected, and then press [OK]. 7.
  • Page 215 Related Information • Copy...
  • Page 216: Copy On Both Sides Of The Paper (2-Sided Copy)

    Home > Copy > Copy on Both Sides of the Paper (2-sided Copy) Copy on Both Sides of the Paper (2-sided Copy) Reduce the amount of paper you use by copying onto both sides of the paper. • You must choose a 2-sided copy layout from the following options before you can start 2-sided copying. •...
  • Page 217 a. To change the layout options, press [Layout], and then press [Long Edge Flip] or [Short Edge Flip]. b. Press [1-sided⇒2-sided]. • To make 2-sided copies of a 2-sided document manually, press [2-sided⇒2-sided]. Use the scanner glass to make 2-sided copies of a 2-sided document manually. 7.
  • Page 218: Copy An Id Card

    Home > Copy > Copy an ID Card Copy an ID Card Use the [2in1(ID)] feature to copy both sides of an identification card onto one page, keeping the original card size. • Make sure the paper size is set to A4 or Letter. •...
  • Page 219 Related Topics: • Touchscreen LCD Overview...
  • Page 220: Use The A3 Copy Shortcuts

    Home > Copy > Use the A3 Copy Shortcuts Use the A3 Copy Shortcuts You can copy your document in A3 or Ledger size paper with a format such as Note style. Also you can make 2 in 1, enlarged and reduced copies. 1.
  • Page 221 6. Do one of the following: • To change more settings, go to the next step. • When you have finished changing settings, press the [Mono Start] or [Colour Start] option to start copying. 7. Press [Options]. 8. Press the setting you want to change. 9.
  • Page 222: Copy In Ink Save Mode

    Home > Copy > Copy in Ink Save Mode Copy in Ink Save Mode When you select Ink Save Mode, the machine prints the colours lighter and emphasises the outlines of the images. • The amount of ink that is saved varies depending on the type of documents printed. •...
  • Page 223: Copy Options

    Home > Copy > Copy Options Copy Options To change copy settings, press the [Options] button. Option Description Quality Select the Copy resolution for your type of document. Paper Type Select a paper type. If copying on special paper, set the machine for the type of paper you are using to get the best print quality.
  • Page 224 Option Description Page Layout Make N in 1, 2 in 1 ID, 1 to 2, or Poster copies. (Layout Format) Select the layout format if needed. 4 in 1 Poster Auto Deskew Correct a skewed copy. It is only available if the document is skewed by less than 3 degrees. Advanced Settings Ink Save Mode Prints colours lighter and emphasises the outlines of images.
  • Page 225 • You can save the current settings by pressing [Save as Shortcut]. • The Ink Save Mode, Thin Paper Copy, Book Copy and Watermark Copy features are supported by technology from Reallusion, Inc. Related Information • Copy Related Topics: • Copy a Document...
  • Page 226: Fax

    Home > Fax • Send a Fax • Receive a Fax • Voice Operations and Fax Numbers • Telephone Services and External Devices • Fax Reports • PC-FAX...
  • Page 227: Send A Fax

    Home > > Send a Fax Send a Fax • Send a Fax from Your Brother Machine • Send a Fax Manually • Send a Fax at the End of a Conversation • Send the Same Fax to More than One Recipient (Broadcasting) •...
  • Page 228: Send A Fax From Your Brother Machine

    Home > > Send a Fax > Send a Fax from Your Brother Machine Send a Fax from Your Brother Machine NOTE This feature is available only for monochrome faxes. 1. Load your document in the ADF or place it on the scanner glass.
  • Page 229 Option Description When finished, press OK. Current setting Press the area indicated on the screen to change these settings for the next fax only. indications • Document Size • Fax Resolution • Contrast When finished, press OK. 6. Press [Fax Start]. •...
  • Page 230: Send A Fax Manually

    Home > > Send a Fax > Send a Fax Manually Send a Fax Manually Manual fax transmission lets you hear the dialling, ringing and fax-receiving tones while sending a fax. NOTE This feature is available only for monochrome faxes. 1.
  • Page 231: Send A Fax At The End Of A Conversation

    Home > > Send a Fax > Send a Fax at the End of a Conversation Send a Fax at the End of a Conversation At the end of a conversation, you can send a fax to the other party before you both hang up. NOTE This feature is available only for monochrome faxes.
  • Page 232 Home > > Send a Fax > Send a Fax at the End of a Conversation > Set the Fax Logic (Sending and Receiving Sequence) Set the Fax Logic (Sending and Receiving Sequence) You can change the process of manual fax send or receive. If you often send or receive a fax manually to/from the other party at the end of a conversation, set the [Fax Mode] to [Easy Mode].
  • Page 233: Send The Same Fax To More Than One Recipient (Broadcasting)

    The machine starts scanning the page. Repeat this step for each additional page. Related Information • Send a Fax • Cancel a Broadcast in Progress Related Topics: • Set up Groups for Broadcasting • Enter Text on Your Brother Machine...
  • Page 234 Home > > Send a Fax > Send the Same Fax to More than One Recipient (Broadcasting) > Cancel a Broadcast in Progress Cancel a Broadcast in Progress While broadcasting you can cancel the fax currently being sent or the whole broadcast job. 1.
  • Page 235: Send A Fax In Real Time

    Home > > Send a Fax > Send a Fax in Real Time Send a Fax in Real Time When sending a fax, the machine scans the document into the memory before sending it. As soon as the telephone line is free, the machine starts dialling and sending. If you want to send an important document immediately without waiting for the machine to retrieve the scan from its memory, turn on [Real Time TX].
  • Page 236: Send A Fax At A Specified Time (Delayed Fax)

    Home > > Send a Fax > Send a Fax at a Specified Time (Delayed Fax) Send a Fax at a Specified Time (Delayed Fax) You can store up to 50 faxes in the machine's memory to be sent within the next twenty-four hour period. This feature is available only for monochrome faxes.
  • Page 237: Change The Fax Auto Redial Setting

    Home > > Send a Fax > Change the Fax Auto Redial Setting Change the Fax Auto Redial Setting If you are sending a fax automatically and the line is busy when the Fax Auto Redial setting is set to [On], the machine redials up to three times at five minute intervals.
  • Page 238: Cancel A Fax In Progress

    Home > > Send a Fax > Cancel a Fax in Progress Cancel a Fax in Progress 1. Press to return to the Home screen. 2. Press to cancel a fax that is already in progress. 3. When you press while the machine is dialling or sending, the touchscreen displays [Cancel Job?].
  • Page 239: Check And Cancel A Pending Fax

    Home > > Send a Fax > Check and Cancel a Pending Fax Check and Cancel a Pending Fax Follow these steps to view or to cancel faxes stored in the machine's memory and waiting to be sent. If there are no fax jobs in memory, the LCD displays [No Jobs Waiting].
  • Page 240: Fax Options

    You can save the current settings by pressing [Save as Shortcut]. You will be asked if you want to make this a One Touch Shortcut. Follow the LCD instructions. Related Information • Send a Fax Related Topics: • Send a Fax from Your Brother Machine...
  • Page 241: Receive A Fax

    Home > > Receive a Fax Receive a Fax • Receive Mode Settings • Set Fax Detect • Fax Preview • Shrink Page Size of an Oversized Incoming Fax • Set the Fax Receive Stamp • Receive a Fax at the End of a Telephone Conversation •...
  • Page 242: Receive Mode Settings

    Home > > Receive a Fax > Receive Mode Settings Receive Mode Settings • Receive Modes Overview • Choose the Correct Receive Mode • Set the Number of Rings Before the Machine Answers (Ring Delay)
  • Page 243 Home > > Receive a Fax > Receive Mode Settings > Receive Modes Overview Receive Modes Overview Mode Function Help Fax Auto Each call recognized as fax and send Factory setting of Ring Delay is four. fax signal. However, you can answer After ringing four times, the fax the call within the number of rings.
  • Page 244 Home > > Receive a Fax > Receive Mode Settings > Choose the Correct Receive Mode Choose the Correct Receive Mode The factory setting of Receive Mode is “Fax Auto”. Your machine will automatically receive any faxes that are sent to it. There are four Receive Modes of this machine as below. Operation Display Factory Setting Ring Delay Fax Auto...
  • Page 245 Home > > Receive a Fax > Receive Mode Settings > Set the Number of Rings Before the Machine Answers (Ring Delay) Set the Number of Rings Before the Machine Answers (Ring Delay) When somebody calls your machine, you will hear the normal telephone ring sound. The number of rings is set in the Ring Delay option.
  • Page 246: Set Fax Detect

    Home > > Receive a Fax > Set Fax Detect Set Fax Detect If Fax Detect is On: The machine receives a fax call automatically, even if you answer the call. When the message that your machine is receiving a fax appears on the LCD or when you hear “chirps” through the handset you are using, just replace the handset.
  • Page 247: Fax Preview

    Home > > Receive a Fax > Fax Preview Fax Preview Use the Fax Preview feature to view received faxes on the LCD. • Set Fax Preview to On • Preview New Faxes...
  • Page 248 Home > > Receive a Fax > Fax Preview > Set Fax Preview to On Set Fax Preview to On • This feature is available only for monochrome faxes. • When Fax Preview is turned on, a backup copy of received faxes will not be printed for Fax Forwarding, PC-Fax Receiving and Forward to Cloud operations, even if you set Backup Print to On.
  • Page 249 Home > > Receive a Fax > Fax Preview > Preview New Faxes Preview New Faxes When a fax is received, a message appears on the LCD. • This feature is available only for monochrome faxes. • To see a fax you already previewed, press [Fax] and [Received Faxes].
  • Page 250 Button Result Reduce the fax. Scroll vertically. Scroll horizontally. Rotate the fax clockwise. Delete the fax. Press Yes to confirm. Go back to the previous page. Go to the next page. Go back to the fax list. Print the fax. Start If the fax is a single page, it starts printing.
  • Page 251: Shrink Page Size Of An Oversized Incoming Fax

    Shrink Page Size of an Oversized Incoming Fax When the [Auto Reduction] feature is [On], your Brother machine reduces any oversized incoming fax page to fit on your paper. The machine calculates the reduction ratio using the page size of the fax and your Paper Size setting.
  • Page 252: Set The Fax Receive Stamp

    Home > > Receive a Fax > Set the Fax Receive Stamp Set the Fax Receive Stamp Set the machine to print the date and time of receipt at the top of each incoming fax page. Make sure you have set the current date and time on the machine.
  • Page 253: Receive A Fax At The End Of A Telephone Conversation

    Receive a Fax at the End of a Telephone Conversation If you are speaking on the telephone connected to your Brother machine and the other party is also speaking on a telephone connected to his fax machine, at the end of the conversation, the other party can send you a fax before you both hang up.
  • Page 254 Home > > Receive a Fax > Receive a Fax at the End of a Telephone Conversation > Set the Fax Logic (Sending and Receiving Sequence) Set the Fax Logic (Sending and Receiving Sequence) You can change the process of manual fax send or receive. If you often send or receive a fax manually to/from the other party at the end of a conversation, set the [Fax Mode] to [Easy Mode].
  • Page 255: Memory Receive Options

    Home > > Receive a Fax > Memory Receive Options Memory Receive Options Use Memory Receive options to direct incoming faxes while you are away from the machine. You can use only one Memory Receive option at a time. Memory Receive can be set to: •...
  • Page 256 Home > > Receive a Fax > Memory Receive Options > Forward Incoming Faxes to Another Machine Forward Incoming Faxes to Another Machine Use the Fax Forwarding feature to automatically forward your incoming faxes to another machine. This feature is available only for monochrome faxes. 1.
  • Page 257 Home > > Receive a Fax > Memory Receive Options > Store Incoming Faxes in the Machine's Memory Store Incoming Faxes in the Machine's Memory Use the Fax Storage feature to store incoming faxes in the machine's memory. Retrieve your stored fax messages from your fax machine when you are at another location using the Remote Retrieval commands.
  • Page 258 This feature is available only for monochrome faxes. • Before you can set up PC-Fax Receive, you must install the Brother software and drivers on your computer. Make sure your computer is connected and turned on. You must have the PC-FAX Receiving software running on your computer.
  • Page 259 Home > > Receive a Fax > Memory Receive Options > Change Memory Receive Options Change Memory Receive Options If there are faxes in your machine's memory when you change any Memory Receive option, the LCD displays one of the following questions: •...
  • Page 260 Home > > Receive a Fax > Memory Receive Options > Turn Off Memory Receive Turn Off Memory Receive Turn off Memory Receive if you do not want the machine to save or transfer incoming faxes. 1. Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [Fax] > [Setup Receive] > [Memory Receive]. 2.
  • Page 261 Home > > Receive a Fax > Memory Receive Options > Print a Fax Stored in the Machine's Memory Print a Fax Stored in the Machine's Memory • This feature is available only for monochrome faxes. • After you print the fax, it is erased from the machine's memory. If you select [Fax Storage], you can print all faxes from the memory.
  • Page 262: Remote Fax Retrieval

    Home > > Receive a Fax > Remote Fax Retrieval Remote Fax Retrieval Use Remote Retrieval to call your machine from any touch-tone telephone or fax machine, and use a remote access code and remote commands to retrieve fax messages. •...
  • Page 263 > Set a Remote Access Code Set a Remote Access Code Set a Remote Access Code to access and control your Brother machine even when you are away from it. 1. Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [Fax] > [Remote Access].
  • Page 264 > Use Your Remote Access Code Use Your Remote Access Code 1. When away from your Brother machine, dial your fax number from a touch-tone telephone or fax machine. 2. When your machine answers, immediately enter your three-digit Remote Access Code, followed by *.
  • Page 265 Use the Remote Commands in this table to access fax commands and options when you are away from your Brother machine. When you call the machine and enter your remote access code (three digits followed by *), the system will sound two short beeps and you must enter a Remote Command (column 1), followed by one of the options (column 2) for that command.
  • Page 266 You cannot use * and # as dial numbers but you can press # to insert a pause in the fax number. 5. Hang up after you hear one long beep. Your Brother machine will forward any incoming faxes to the fax number you entered.
  • Page 267 Home > > Receive a Fax > Remote Fax Retrieval > Change the Fax Forwarding Number Change the Fax Forwarding Number 1. Dial your fax number. 2. When your machine answers, enter your Remote Access Code (three digits followed by *). If you hear one long beep, you have messages.
  • Page 268: Voice Operations And Fax Numbers

    Home > > Voice Operations and Fax Numbers Voice Operations and Fax Numbers • Voice Operations • Store Fax Numbers • Set up Groups for Broadcasting...
  • Page 269: Voice Operations

    Home > > Voice Operations and Fax Numbers > Voice Operations Voice Operations • Send Tone Signals • Pick up a Voice Call in Fax/Tel Receive Mode...
  • Page 270 Home > > Voice Operations and Fax Numbers > Voice Operations > Send Tone Signals Send Tone Signals If you have a Pulse dialling service, but must send Tone signals (for example, for telephone banking), follow these steps. If you have a Touch Tone service, you will not need this feature to send tone signals. 1.
  • Page 271 Home > > Voice Operations and Fax Numbers > Voice Operations > Pick up a Voice Call in Fax/Tel Receive Mode Pick up a Voice Call in Fax/Tel Receive Mode When the machine is in Fax/Tel mode, it will use the F/T Ring (pseudo/double-ringing) to alert you to pick up a voice call.
  • Page 272: Store Fax Numbers

    Home > > Voice Operations and Fax Numbers > Store Fax Numbers Store Fax Numbers • Store Address Book Numbers • Store Address Book Numbers from Outgoing Calls • Store Address Book Numbers from Caller ID History • Change or Delete Address Book Names or Numbers...
  • Page 273 Home > > Voice Operations and Fax Numbers > Store Fax Numbers > Store Address Book Numbers Store Address Book Numbers 1. Press [Fax] > [Address Book]. 2. Do the following steps: a. Press [Edit] > [Add New Address] > [Name]. b.
  • Page 274 (up to 20 digits) using the touchscreen. Press [OK]. 6. Press [OK] to confirm the fax or telephone number you want to store. 7. Press Related Information • Store Fax Numbers Related Topics: • Enter Text on Your Brother Machine...
  • Page 275 (up to 20 digits) using the touchscreen. Press [OK]. 6. Press [OK] to confirm the fax or telephone number you want to store. 7. Press Related Information • Store Fax Numbers Related Topics: • Caller ID • Enter Text on Your Brother Machine...
  • Page 276 Home > > Voice Operations and Fax Numbers > Store Fax Numbers > Change or Delete Address Book Names or Numbers Change or Delete Address Book Names or Numbers 1. Press [Fax] > [Address Book] > [Edit]. 2. Do one of the following: •...
  • Page 277: Set Up Groups For Broadcasting

    Home > > Voice Operations and Fax Numbers > Set up Groups for Broadcasting Set up Groups for Broadcasting A Group, which can be stored in the Address Book, allows you to send the same fax message to many fax numbers.
  • Page 278 To change a character, press d or c to position the cursor to highlight the incorrect character, and then press Enter the new character. 5. Press [OK]. 6. Press Related Information • Set up Groups for Broadcasting Related Topics: • Enter Text on Your Brother Machine...
  • Page 279 Home > > Voice Operations and Fax Numbers > Set up Groups for Broadcasting > Delete a Broadcasting Group Delete a Broadcasting Group 1. Press [Fax] > [Address Book] > [Edit] > [Delete]. 2. Press a or b to display the Group you want to delete, and then press it. 3.
  • Page 280 Home > > Voice Operations and Fax Numbers > Set up Groups for Broadcasting > Add or Delete a Broadcasting Group Member Add or Delete a Broadcasting Group Member 1. Press [Fax] > [Address Book] > [Edit] > [Change]. 2. Press a or b to display the Group you want to change, and then press it. 3.
  • Page 281: Telephone Services And External Devices

    Home > > Telephone Services and External Devices Telephone Services and External Devices • Phone Line Services • Caller ID • Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP/Telephone Line Interference) • External TAD (Telephone Answering Device) • External and Extension Telephones...
  • Page 282: Phone Line Services

    Home > > Telephone Services and External Devices > Phone Line Services Phone Line Services Your machine supports the Caller ID subscriber telephone service that some telephone companies offer. Features like Voice Mail, Call Waiting, Call Waiting/Caller ID, answering services, alarm systems or other custom features on one phone line may create problems with the operation of your machine.
  • Page 283: Caller Id

    • Contact your local telephone company or Brother dealer in the case that the feature does not work normally. Caller ID feature is not available in the following situation: You have not applied for it at your local telephone company.
  • Page 284 • Error and Maintenance Messages...
  • Page 285 Home > > Telephone Services and External Devices > Caller ID > Set the Caller ID Type Set the Caller ID Type 1. Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [Fax] > [Miscellaneous] > [Caller ID Type]. 2. Press [Auto], [FSK] or [DTMF]. 3.
  • Page 286: Voice Over Internet Protocol (Voip/Telephone Line Interference)

    VoIP (Voice over IP) is a type of phone system that uses an Internet connection, rather than a traditional phone line. • Brother does not recommend the use of a VoIP line. VoIP limitations in general can cause some functions of the fax machine not to work correctly. Related Information •...
  • Page 287: External Tad (Telephone Answering Device)

    Home > > Telephone Services and External Devices > External TAD (Telephone Answering Device) External TAD (Telephone Answering Device) You can connect an external Telephone Answering Device (TAD) to the same line as your machine. When the TAD answers a call, your machine will “listen” for the CNG (fax calling) tones sent by a sending fax machine. If it hears them it will take over the call and receive the fax.
  • Page 288 Home > > Telephone Services and External Devices > External TAD (Telephone Answering Device) > Connect an External TAD Connect an External TAD 1. Set your external TAD to the minimum number of rings allowed. For more information, contact your telephone provider.
  • Page 289 Home > > Telephone Services and External Devices > External TAD (Telephone Answering Device) > Record an Outgoing Message (OGM) on the External TAD Record an Outgoing Message (OGM) on the External TAD 1. Record five seconds of silence at the beginning of your message. This allows your machine time to listen for fax tones.
  • Page 290 Home > > Telephone Services and External Devices > External TAD (Telephone Answering Device) > Multi-line Connections (PBX) Multi-line Connections (PBX) We suggest you ask the company that installed your PBX to connect your machine. If you have a multi line system we suggest you ask the installer to connect the unit to the last line on the system.
  • Page 291: External And Extension Telephones

    Home > > Telephone Services and External Devices > External and Extension Telephones External and Extension Telephones • Connect an External or Extension Telephone • Operation from External and Extension Telephones • Use the Remote Codes...
  • Page 292 Home > > Telephone Services and External Devices > External and Extension Telephones > Connect an External or Extension Telephone Connect an External or Extension Telephone You can connect a separate telephone to your machine as shown in the diagram below. LINE EXT.
  • Page 293 Home > > Telephone Services and External Devices > External and Extension Telephones > Operation from External and Extension Telephones Operation from External and Extension Telephones If you answer a fax call at an extension or an external telephone, you can make your machine take the call by using the Remote Activation Code.
  • Page 294 Home > > Telephone Services and External Devices > External and Extension Telephones > Use the Remote Codes Use the Remote Codes Remote Activation Code If you answer a fax call on an extension or external telephone, you can tell your machine to receive it by pressing the Remote Activation Code *51.
  • Page 295 Home > > Telephone Services and External Devices > External and Extension Telephones > Use the Remote Codes > Change the Remote Codes Change the Remote Codes The preset Remote Activation Code is *51. The preset Remote Deactivation Code is #51. If you are always disconnected when accessing your External TAD remotely, try changing the three-digit remote codes using the numbers 0-9, *, #.
  • Page 296: Fax Reports

    Home > > Fax Reports Fax Reports • Set the Transmission Verification Report's Style • Set the Fax Journal's Interval Period • Print Reports...
  • Page 297: Set The Transmission Verification Report's Style

    Home > > Fax Reports > Set the Transmission Verification Report's Style Set the Transmission Verification Report's Style You can use the Transmission Verification Report as proof that you sent a fax. This report lists the receiving party's name or fax number, the time and date of transmission, duration of transmission, number of pages sent, and whether or not the transmission was successful.
  • Page 298: Set The Fax Journal's Interval Period

    Home > > Fax Reports > Set the Fax Journal's Interval Period Set the Fax Journal's Interval Period You can set the machine to print a Fax Journal at specific intervals (every 50 faxes, 6, 12 or 24 hours, 2 or 7 days).
  • Page 299: Pc-Fax

    Home > > PC-FAX PC-FAX • PC-FAX for Windows • PC-FAX for Mac(Sending only)
  • Page 300: Pc-Fax For Windows

    Home > > PC-FAX > PC-FAX for Windows PC-FAX for Windows • PC-FAX Overview (Windows) • Send a Fax Using PC-FAX (Windows) • Receive Faxes on Your Computer (Windows)
  • Page 301 PC-FAX > PC-FAX for Windows > PC-FAX Overview (Windows) PC-FAX Overview (Windows) Reduce paper consumption and save time by using Brother's PC-FAX software to send faxes directly from your machine. • Configure PC-FAX (Windows) • Configure your PC-Fax Address Book (Windows)
  • Page 302 Windows 8 and Windows 10 Launch (Brother Utilities), and then click the drop-down list and select your model name (if not already selected). Click PC-FAX in the left navigation bar, and then click Setup Sending. The PC-FAX Setup dialog box appears.
  • Page 303 PC-FAX Overview (Windows) > Configure your PC-Fax Address Book (Windows) Configure your PC-Fax Address Book (Windows) Add, edit and delete members and groups to personalise your Brother Address Book. • Add a Member to your PC-FAX Address Book (Windows) •...
  • Page 304 > Add a Member to your PC-FAX Address Book (Windows) Add a Member to your PC-FAX Address Book (Windows) Add new people and their fax information to the PC-Fax Address Book if you want to send a fax using Brother PC-Fax software.
  • Page 305 Windows 8 and Windows 10 Launch (Brother Utilities), and then click the drop-down list and select your model name (if not already selected). Click PC-FAX in the left navigation bar, and then click Address Book (Send). The Address Book dialog box appears.
  • Page 306 Windows 8 and Windows 10 Launch (Brother Utilities), and then click the drop-down list and select your model name (if not already selected). Click PC-FAX in the left navigation bar, and then click Address Book (Send). The Address Book dialog box appears.
  • Page 307 Windows 8 and Windows 10 Launch (Brother Utilities), and then click the drop-down list and select your model name (if not already selected). Click PC-FAX in the left navigation bar, and then click Address Book (Send). The Address Book dialog box appears.
  • Page 308 Windows 8 and Windows 10 Launch (Brother Utilities), and then click the drop-down list and select your model name (if not already selected). Click PC-FAX in the left navigation bar, and then click Address Book (Send). The Address Book dialog box appears.
  • Page 309 Select and add the items in the order you want them listed. 5. If you are exporting to an ASCII file, under the Divide Character section, select the Tab or Comma option to separate the data fields. 6. Click OK. 7.
  • Page 310 Windows 8 and Windows 10 Launch (Brother Utilities), and then click the drop-down list and select your model name (if not already selected). Click PC-FAX in the left navigation bar, and then click Address Book (Send). The Address Book dialog box appears.
  • Page 311 7. Browse to the folder where you want to import the data, type the file name, and then click Open. Related Information • Configure your PC-Fax Address Book (Windows)
  • Page 312 1. Create a file in any application on your computer. 2. Select the print command in your application. 3. Select Brother PC-FAX as your printer, and then complete your print operation. The Brother PC-FAX dialog box appears. 4. Type a fax number using one of the following methods: •...
  • Page 313 PC-FAX for Windows > Receive Faxes on Your Computer (Windows) Receive Faxes on Your Computer (Windows) Use Brother's PC-FAX software to receive faxes on your computer, screen them and print only those faxes you want. • Receive Faxes Using PC-FAX Receive (Windows)
  • Page 314 PC-FAX Receive supports only monochrome faxes. When you turn off your computer, your machine will continue to receive and store faxes in your Brother machine's memory. The machine's LCD will display the number of stored faxes received. When you start this application, the software will transfer all received faxes to your computer at once.
  • Page 315 Windows 8 and Windows 10 Launch (Brother Utilities), and then click the drop-down list and select your model name (if not already selected). Click PC-FAX in the left navigation bar, and then click Receive. 2. Confirm the message and click Yes.
  • Page 316 Configure the path to the SharePoint server and select the option to upload automatically or manually (available only for Administrators). Device Select the Brother machine that you want to receive PC-FAX. Lock (available only for Administrators) Restrict users who do not have administrator privileges from configuring the settings options shown above.
  • Page 317 4. Select the appropriate connection method. Select your machine from the automatic search results below. Connected Brother machines will be displayed. Select a device from the list. Click OK. Specify your machine by IP address Type the machine's IP address in the IP Address field, and then click OK.
  • Page 318 Home > > PC-FAX > PC-FAX for Windows > Receive Faxes on Your Computer (Windows) > Receive Faxes Using PC-FAX Receive (Windows) > View Received PC-FAX Messages (Windows) View Received PC-FAX Messages (Windows) Receiving Status Icon Indicated Status Standby mode No unread messages Receiving messages Messages received...
  • Page 319 Even after closing the window, PC-FAX Receive is active and the (PC-FAX Receive) icon will remain in your computer task tray. To close PC-FAX Receive, click the icon in the computer task tray and click Close. Related Information • Receive Faxes Using PC-FAX Receive (Windows)
  • Page 320: Pc-Fax For Mac(Sending Only)

    PC-FAX > PC-FAX for Mac(Sending only) PC-FAX for Mac(Sending only) Use Brother's PC-FAX software to send faxes directly from your Mac without printing them. This feature helps reduce your paper consumption and save time. • Send Faxes from Your Application (Mac)
  • Page 321 Home > > PC-FAX > PC-FAX for Mac(Sending only) > Send Faxes from Your Application (Mac) Send Faxes from Your Application (Mac) PC-FAX supports only monochrome faxes. A monochrome fax will be sent even if the original data is colour and the receiving fax machine supports colour faxes.
  • Page 322 To send a fax to more than one number, click the Add button after entering the first fax number and type the next fax number. The destination fax numbers will be listed in the Destination Fax Numbers field. 6. Click Print to send the fax. Related Information •...
  • Page 323: Network

    Configure Network Details Using the Control Panel • Supported Basic Network Features • Network Management Software and Utilities • Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network • Advanced Network Features • Technical Information for Advanced Users...
  • Page 324: Configure Network Details Using The Control Panel

    Information: Settings Tables. • You can also use management utilities, such as BRAdmin Light (Windows), BRAdmin Professional (Windows) and Web Based Management, to configure and change your Brother machine's network settings. See Related Information: Learn about Network Management Software and Utilities.
  • Page 325: Supported Basic Network Features

    • Network BRAdmin Light is available as a download from your model's page at support.brother.com. BRAdmin Professional is available as a download from your model's page at support.brother.com. The default login password to manage machine settings is initpass. We recommend you change it to protect your machine from...
  • Page 326: Network Management Software And Utilities

    Home > Network > Network Management Software and Utilities Network Management Software and Utilities Configure and change your Brother machine's network settings using a management utility. • Learn about Network Management Software and Utilities • Change Machine Settings from Your Computer...
  • Page 327: Learn About Network Management Software And Utilities

    IP address into your web browser to access and change your print server settings. BRAdmin Light (Windows) BRAdmin Light is a utility for the initial setup of Brother network-connected devices. This utility can search for Brother products on your network, view the status and configure the basic network settings, such as IP address.
  • Page 328: Additional Methods Of Configuring Your Brother Machine For A Wireless Network

    > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network To connect your machine to your wireless network, we recommend using the Brother installation disc. • Before Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network •...
  • Page 329: Before Configuring Your Brother Machine For A Wireless Network

    • Although the Brother machine can be used in both a wired and wireless network (supported models only), only one connection method can be used at a time. However, a wireless network connection and Wi-Fi Direct connection, or a wired network connection (supported models only) and Wi-Fi Direct connection can be used at the same time.
  • Page 330: Configure Your Machine For A Wireless Network Using The One Push Method Of Wi-Fi Protected Setup ™ (Wps)

    You have completed the wireless network setup. To install the Full Driver & Software Package necessary for operating your machine, insert the Brother installation disc into your computer, or go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com.
  • Page 331: Configure Your Machine For A Wireless Network Using The Pin Method Of Wi-Fi Protected Setup ™ (Wps)

    Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless ™ Network > Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the PIN Method ™...
  • Page 332 To install the Full Driver & Software Package necessary for operating your machine, insert the Brother installation disc into your computer or go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com.
  • Page 333: Configure Your Machine For A Wireless Network When The Ssid Is Not Broadcast

    Infrastructure WPA2-PSK 12345678 If your router uses WEP encryption, enter the key used as the first WEP key. Your Brother machine supports the use of the first WEP key only. 2. Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [Network] > [WLAN] > [Setup Wizard].
  • Page 334 You have completed the wireless network setup. To install the Full Driver & Software Package necessary for operating your machine, insert the Brother installation disc into your computer, or go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com.
  • Page 335: Configure Your Machine For An Enterprise Wireless Network

    Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network > Configure Your Machine for an Enterprise Wireless Network Configure Your Machine for an Enterprise Wireless Network Before configuring your machine, we recommend writing down your wireless network settings. You will need this information before you continue with the configuration.
  • Page 336 You have completed the wireless network setup. To install Full Driver & Software Package necessary for operating your device, insert the Brother installation disc into your computer or go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com.
  • Page 337: Use Wi-Fi Direct

    Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network > Use ® Wi-Fi Direct ® Use Wi-Fi Direct • Print or Scan from Your Mobile Device Using Wi-Fi Direct • Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network •...
  • Page 338 . It allows you to ™ configure a secured wireless network between your Brother machine and a mobile device, such as an Android device, Windows device, iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad, without using an access point. Wi-Fi Direct supports ™...
  • Page 339 Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network > ® Wi-Fi Direct > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Configure your Wi-Fi Direct network settings from your machine's control panel.
  • Page 340 Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) To use Brother iPrint&Scan functionality in a Wi-Fi Direct network configured by one-push configuration using Wi- Fi Direct or by PIN Method configuration using Wi-Fi Direct, the device you use to configure Wi-Fi Direct must be ™...
  • Page 341 • When your Brother machine is not the Group Owner (G/O), it will display available device names with which to configure a Wi-Fi Direct network. Select the mobile device to which you want to connect. Search for available devices again by pressing [Rescan].
  • Page 342 Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network > ® Wi-Fi Direct > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the One- ™ Push Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup...
  • Page 343 3. Do one of the following: • When your Brother machine is the Group Owner (G/O), it will wait for a connection request from your mobile device. When [PIN Code] appears, enter the PIN displayed on your mobile device in the machine.
  • Page 344 Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network > ® Wi-Fi Direct > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the PIN ™ Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup...
  • Page 345 Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network > ® Wi-Fi Direct > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Manually Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Manually If your mobile device does not support Wi-Fi Direct or WPS, you must configure a Wi-Fi Direct network manually.
  • Page 346: Advanced Network Features

    Home > Network > Advanced Network Features Advanced Network Features • Print the Network Configuration Report • Synchronize Time with the SNTP Server Using Web Based Management...
  • Page 347: Print The Network Configuration Report

    Advanced Network Features Related Topics: • Access Web Based Management • Where Can I Find My Brother Machine's Network Settings? • Use the Network Connection Repair Tool (Windows) • I Want to Check that My Network Devices are Working Correctly •...
  • Page 348: Synchronize Time With The Sntp Server Using Web Based Management

    Home > Network > Advanced Network Features > Synchronize Time with the SNTP Server Using Web Based Management Synchronize Time with the SNTP Server Using Web Based Management The Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) is used to synchronize the time used by the machine for authentication with the SNTP time server.
  • Page 349 Home > Network > Advanced Network Features > Synchronize Time with the SNTP Server Using Web Based Management > Configure Date and Time Using Web Based Management Configure Date and Time Using Web Based Management Configure date and time to synchronize the time used by the machine with the SNTP time server. This feature is not available in some countries.
  • Page 350 5. Click the Protocol menu in the left navigation bar. 6. Select the SNTP check box to activate the settings. 7. Click Submit. 8. Restart your Brother machine to activate the configuration. 9. Next to the SNTP check box, click Advanced Settings. 10. Configure the settings.
  • Page 351: Technical Information For Advanced Users

    Home > Network > Technical Information for Advanced Users Technical Information for Advanced Users • Reset the Network Settings to Factory Default • Print the WLAN Report...
  • Page 352: Reset The Network Settings To Factory Default

    Home > Network > Technical Information for Advanced Users > Reset the Network Settings to Factory Default Reset the Network Settings to Factory Default You can use your machine's control panel to reset the print server to its default factory settings. This resets all information, such as the password and IP address.
  • Page 353: Print The Wlan Report

    • Wireless LAN Report Error Codes Related Topics: • My Brother Machine Cannot Print, Scan, or PC-FAX Receive over the Network • I Want to Check that My Network Devices are Working Correctly • Configure IEEE 802.1x Authentication for a Wired or a Wireless Network Using Web Based Management...
  • Page 354 • If your WLAN access point/router is using MAC address filtering, confirm that the MAC address of the Brother machine is allowed in the filter. 2. If you manually entered the SSID and security information (SSID/authentication method/ encryption method/Network Key), the information may be incorrect.
  • Page 355 Internet provider or network administrator. Related Information • Print the WLAN Report Related Topics: • My Brother Machine Cannot Print, Scan, or PC-FAX Receive over the Network • I Want to Check that My Network Devices are Working Correctly...
  • Page 356: Security

    Home > Security Security • Before Using Network Security Features • Secure Function Lock 3.0 • Use Active Directory Authentication • Use LDAP Authentication • Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/TLS • Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using IPsec •...
  • Page 357: Before Using Network Security Features

    > Before Using Network Security Features Before Using Network Security Features Your Brother machine employs some of the latest network security and encryption protocols available today. These network features can be integrated into your overall network security plan to help protect your data and prevent unauthorised access to the machine.
  • Page 358: Secure Function Lock 3.0

    Home > Security > Secure Function Lock 3.0 Secure Function Lock 3.0 Brother's Secure Function Lock 3.0 increases security by restricting the functions available on your Brother machine. • Before Using Secure Function Lock 3.0 • Configure Secure Function Lock 3.0 Using Web Based Management •...
  • Page 359: Before Using Secure Function Lock 3.0

    If you register users' logon names in advance, the users will not need to enter their passwords when they use the print function. • Copy • Scan Scan includes scan jobs sent via Brother iPrint&Scan. • Fax (supported models only) Send Receive •...
  • Page 360: Configure Secure Function Lock 3.0 Using Web Based Management

    Home > Security > Secure Function Lock 3.0 > Configure Secure Function Lock 3.0 Using Web Based Management Configure Secure Function Lock 3.0 Using Web Based Management 1. Start your web browser. 2. Type "https://machine's IP address" in your browser's address bar (where "machine's IP address" is the machine's IP address).
  • Page 361: Scan Using Secure Function Lock 3.0

    Home > Security > Secure Function Lock 3.0 > Scan Using Secure Function Lock 3.0 Scan Using Secure Function Lock 3.0 Setting Scan restrictions (for administrators) Secure Function Lock 3.0 allows an administrator to restrict which users are allowed to scan. When the Scan feature is set to Off for the public user setting, only users who have the Scan check box selected will be able to scan.
  • Page 362: Configure Public Mode For Secure Function Lock 3.0

    Public users will not need to enter a password to access the features made available through Public Mode settings. Public Mode includes print jobs sent via Brother iPrint&Scan and CUPS driver (Mac). 1. Start your web browser. 2. Type "https://machine's IP address" in your browser's address bar (where "machine's IP address" is the machine's IP address).
  • Page 363: Additional Secure Function Lock 3.0 Features

    Home > Security > Secure Function Lock 3.0 > Additional Secure Function Lock 3.0 Features Additional Secure Function Lock 3.0 Features Configure the following features in the Secure Function Lock screen: All Counter Reset Click All Counter Reset, in the Page Counters column, to reset the page counter. Export to CSV file Click Export to CSV file, to export the current and last page counter including User List / Restricted Functions information as a CSV file.
  • Page 364: Register An External Ic Card Reader

    5. Click the External Card Reader menu, and then enter the necessary information. 6. Click Submit. 7. Restart your Brother machine to activate the configuration. 8. Unplug the power code from the electrical socket. 9. Connect the card reader to your machine, and then plug the machine’s power cord into the electrical socket.
  • Page 365: Use Active Directory Authentication

    Home > Security > Use Active Directory Authentication Use Active Directory Authentication • Introduction to Active Directory Authentication • Configure Active Directory Authentication Using Web Based Management • Log On to Change the Machine Settings Using the Machine's Control Panel (Active Directory Authentication)
  • Page 366: Introduction To Active Directory Authentication

    > Introduction to Active Directory Authentication Introduction to Active Directory Authentication Active Directory Authentication restricts the use of your Brother machine. If Active Directory Authentication is enabled, the machine's control panel will be locked. You cannot change the machine's settings until you enter a User ID and password.
  • Page 367: Configure Active Directory Authentication Using Web Based Management

    Home > Security > Use Active Directory Authentication > Configure Active Directory Authentication Using Web Based Management Configure Active Directory Authentication Using Web Based Management Active Directory authentication supports Kerberos authentication and NTLMv2 authentication. You must configure the SNTP protocol (network time server) and DNS server configuration for authentication. 1.
  • Page 368: Log On To Change The Machine Settings Using The Machine's Control Panel (Active Directory Authentication)

    Home > Security > Use Active Directory Authentication > Log On to Change the Machine Settings Using the Machine's Control Panel (Active Directory Authentication) Log On to Change the Machine Settings Using the Machine's Control Panel (Active Directory Authentication) When Active Directory Authentication is enabled, the machine's control panel will be locked until you enter your User ID and password on the machine's control panel.
  • Page 369: Use Ldap Authentication

    Home > Security > Use LDAP Authentication Use LDAP Authentication • Introduction to LDAP Authentication • Configure LDAP Authentication Using Web Based Management • Log On to Change the Machine Settings Using the Machine's Control Panel (LDAP Authentication)
  • Page 370: Introduction To Ldap Authentication

    > Introduction to LDAP Authentication Introduction to LDAP Authentication LDAP Authentication restricts the use of your Brother machine. If LDAP Authentication is enabled, the machine's control panel will be locked. You cannot change the machine's settings until you enter a User ID and password.
  • Page 371: Configure Ldap Authentication Using Web Based Management

    Attribute of Name (Search Type the attribute you want to use as a search key. Key) If this option is not available, update your machine's firmware. Go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com. 10. Click Submit.
  • Page 372: Log On To Change The Machine Settings Using The Machine's Control Panel (Ldap Authentication)

    Home > Security > Use LDAP Authentication > Log On to Change the Machine Settings Using the Machine's Control Panel (LDAP Authentication) Log On to Change the Machine Settings Using the Machine's Control Panel (LDAP Authentication) When LDAP Authentication is enabled, the machine's control panel will be locked until you enter your User ID and password on the machine's control panel.
  • Page 373: Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using Ssl/Tls

    Home > Security > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/TLS Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/TLS • Certificates and Web Based Management...
  • Page 374: Certificates And Web Based Management

    > Certificates and Web Based Management Certificates and Web Based Management You must configure a certificate to manage your networked Brother machine securely using SSL/TLS. You must use Web Based Management to configure a certificate. • Supported Security Certificate Features •...
  • Page 375 > Supported Security Certificate Features Supported Security Certificate Features Your Brother machine supports the use of multiple security certificates, which allows secure authentication and communication with the machine. The following security certificate features can be used with the machine: •...
  • Page 376 Home > Security > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/TLS > Certificates and Web Based Management > Create and Install a Certificate Create and Install a Certificate • Step by Step Guide for Creating and Installing a Certificate • Create and Install a Self-signed Certificate •...
  • Page 377 Certificate from a CA 1. Create a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) using Web Based Management. 2. Install the certificate issued by the CA on your Brother machine using Web Based Management. 3. Install the certificate on your computer. Related Information •...
  • Page 378 > Create and Install a Self-signed Certificate Create and Install a Self-signed Certificate • Create a Self-signed Certificate • Install the Self-signed Certificate for Windows users with Administrator Rights • Import and Export the Self-signed Certificate on your Brother Machine...
  • Page 379 Home > Security > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/TLS > Certificates and Web Based Management > Create and Install a Certificate > Create and Install a Self-signed Certificate > Create a Self- signed Certificate Create a Self-signed Certificate 1.
  • Page 380 Home > Security > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/TLS > Certificates and Web Based Management > Create and Install a Certificate > Create and Install a Self-signed Certificate > Install the Self- signed Certificate for Windows users with Administrator Rights Install the Self-signed Certificate for Windows users with Administrator Rights The following steps are for Microsoft Internet Explorer.
  • Page 381 6. Click Install Certificate…. 7. When the Certificate Import Wizard appears, click Next. 8. Select Place all certificates in the following store, and then click Browse…. 9. Select Trusted Root Certification Authorities, and then click OK. 10. Click Next. 11. Click Finish. 12.
  • Page 382 Export the Self-signed Certificate on your Brother Machine Import and Export the Self-signed Certificate on your Brother Machine You can store the self-signed certificates on your Brother machine and manage them by importing and exporting. • Import the Self-signed Certificate •...
  • Page 383 To use SSL/TLS communication, the self-signed certificate must also be installed on your computer. Contact your network administrator. Related Information • Import and Export the Self-signed Certificate on your Brother Machine Related Topics: • Install the Self-signed Certificate for Windows users with Administrator Rights...
  • Page 384 10. Click b next to Save, and then specify the location where you want to save the file. The self-signed certificate is exported to your computer. You can also import the self-signed certificate to your computer. Related Information • Import and Export the Self-signed Certificate on your Brother Machine...
  • Page 385 CA, create a Certificate Signing Request (CSR), send it to a CA for authentication, and install the returned certificate on your machine. • Create a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) • Install a Certificate on Your Brother Machine • Import and Export the Certificate and Private Key...
  • Page 386 Home > Security > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/TLS > Certificates and Web Based Management > Create and Install a Certificate > Create and Install a Certificate from a Certificate Authority (CA) > Create a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) Create a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) A Certificate Signing Request (CSR) is a request sent to a Certificate Authority (CA) to authenticate the credentials contained within the certificate.
  • Page 387 Client Certificate for an IEEE 802.1x environment with EAP-TLS authentication, we recommend using User for the certificate template. For more detailed information, go to your model's FAQs & Troubleshooting page on the Brother support website at support.brother.com. Search for "SSL".
  • Page 388 Create and Install a Certificate from a Certificate Authority (CA) > Install a Certificate on Your Brother Machine Install a Certificate on Your Brother Machine When you receive a certificate from a CA, follow the steps below to install it into the print server: Only a certificate issued with your machine's CSR can be installed onto the machine.
  • Page 389 Home > Security > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/TLS > Certificates and Web Based Management > Create and Install a Certificate > Create and Install a Certificate from a Certificate Authority (CA) > Import and Export the Certificate and Private Key Import and Export the Certificate and Private Key Store the certificate and private key on your machine and manage them by importing and exporting them.
  • Page 390 Home > Security > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/TLS > Certificates and Web Based Management > Create and Install a Certificate > Create and Install a Certificate from a Certificate Authority (CA) > Import and Export the Certificate and Private Key >...
  • Page 391 Home > Security > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/TLS > Certificates and Web Based Management > Create and Install a Certificate > Create and Install a Certificate from a Certificate Authority (CA) > Import and Export the Certificate and Private Key >...
  • Page 392 > Create and Install a Certificate > Import and Export a CA Certificate Import and Export a CA Certificate You can import, export and store CA certificates on your Brother machine. • Import a CA Certificate • Export a CA Certificate...
  • Page 393 Home > Security > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/TLS > Certificates and Web Based Management > Create and Install a Certificate > Import and Export a CA Certificate > Import a CA Certificate Import a CA Certificate 1. Start your web browser. 2.
  • Page 394 Home > Security > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/TLS > Certificates and Web Based Management > Create and Install a Certificate > Import and Export a CA Certificate > Export a CA Certificate Export a CA Certificate 1. Start your web browser. 2.
  • Page 395 In Web Based Management, navigate to the Certificate or CA Certificate screen to view certificate content, delete, or export your certificates. Maximum Number of Certificates Stored UP on Brother Machine Self-signed Certificate or Certificate Issued by a CA CA Certificate We recommend storing one less certificate than allowed, reserving an empty spot in case of certificate expiration.
  • Page 396: Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using Ipsec

    Home > Security > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using IPsec Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using IPsec • Introduction to IPsec • Configure IPsec Using Web Based Management • Configure an IPsec Address Template Using Web Based Management • Configure an IPsec Template Using Web Based Management...
  • Page 397: Introduction To Ipsec

    For IPsec transmissions, the following conditions are necessary: A computer that can communicate using IPsec is connected to the network. Your Brother machine is configured for IPsec communication. The computer connected to your Brother machine is configured for IPsec connections. • IPsec settings The settings that are necessary for connections using IPsec.
  • Page 398: Configure Ipsec Using Web Based Management

    Home > Security > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using IPsec > Configure IPsec Using Web Based Management Configure IPsec Using Web Based Management The IPsec connection conditions are comprised of two Template types: Address and IPsec. You can configure up to 10 connection conditions.
  • Page 399: Configure An Ipsec Address Template Using Web Based Management

    Home > Security > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using IPsec > Configure an IPsec Address Template Using Web Based Management Configure an IPsec Address Template Using Web Based Management 1. Start your web browser. 2. Type "https://machine's IP address" in your browser's address bar (where "machine's IP address" is the machine's IP address).
  • Page 400 Option Description Because the prefix is specified in the form of a 24-bit subnet mask (255.255.255.0) for 192.168.1.1, the addresses 192.168.1.xxx are valid. 9. Click Submit. When you change the settings for the template currently in use, restart your machine to active the configuration.
  • Page 401: Configure An Ipsec Template Using Web Based Management

    Home > Security > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using IPsec > Configure an IPsec Template Using Web Based Management Configure an IPsec Template Using Web Based Management 1. Start your web browser. 2. Type "https://machine's IP address" in your browser's address bar (where "machine's IP address" is the machine's IP address).
  • Page 402 Home > Security > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using IPsec > Configure an IPsec Template Using Web Based Management > IKEv1 Settings for an IPsec Template IKEv1 Settings for an IPsec Template Option Description Template Name Type a name for the template (up to 16 characters). Use Prefixed Template Select Custom, IKEv1 High Security or IKEv1 Medium Security.
  • Page 403 Option Description • Encryption Select DES, 3DES, AES-CBC 128, or AES-CBC 256. • Hash Select None, MD5, SHA1, SHA256, SHA384 or SHA512. • SA Lifetime Specify the IKE SA lifetime. Type the time (seconds) and number of kilobytes (KByte). • Encapsulation Mode Select Transport or Tunnel.
  • Page 404 Related Information • Configure an IPsec Template Using Web Based Management...
  • Page 405 Home > Security > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using IPsec > Configure an IPsec Template Using Web Based Management > IKEv2 Settings for an IPsec Template IKEv2 Settings for an IPsec Template Option Description Template Name Type a name for the template (up to 16 characters). Use Prefixed Template Select Custom, IKEv2 High Security, or IKEv2 Medium Security.
  • Page 406 Option Description SA (Security Association) is an encrypted communication method using IPsec or IPv6 that exchanges and shares information, such as the encryption method and encryption key, in order to establish a secure communication channel before communication begins. SA may also refer to a virtual encrypted communication channel that has been established.
  • Page 407 Option Description You can select only the certificates that were created using the Certificate page of Web Based Management's Security configuration screen. Related Information • Configure an IPsec Template Using Web Based Management...
  • Page 408 Home > Security > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using IPsec > Configure an IPsec Template Using Web Based Management > Manual Settings for an IPsec Template Manual Settings for an IPsec Template Option Description Template Name Type a name for the template (up to 16 characters). Use Prefixed Template Select Custom.
  • Page 409 Option Description These settings are necessary when Custom is selected for Use Prefixed Template, and Manual is selected for Internet Key Exchange (IKE). Enter the In/Out values. (3-10 characters) Encapsulating Security • Protocol Select ESP or AH. ESP is a protocol for carrying out encrypted communication using IPsec.
  • Page 410: Send An Email Securely

    Home > Security > Send an Email Securely Send an Email Securely • Configure Email Sending Using Web Based Management • Send an Email with User Authentication • Send an Email Securely Using SSL/TLS...
  • Page 411: Configure Email Sending Using Web Based Management

    Home > Security > Send an Email Securely > Configure Email Sending Using Web Based Management Configure Email Sending Using Web Based Management We recommend using Web Based Management to configure secured email sending with user authentication, or email sending using SSL/TLS. 1.
  • Page 412: Send An Email With User Authentication

    > Send an Email with User Authentication Send an Email with User Authentication Your Brother machine supports the SMTP-AUTH method to send email via an email server that requires user authentication. This method prevents unauthorised users from accessing the email server.
  • Page 413: Send An Email Securely Using Ssl/Tls

    > Send an Email Securely Using SSL/TLS Send an Email Securely Using SSL/TLS Your Brother machine supports SSL/TLS communication methods. To use email server that is using SSL/TLS communication, you must configure following settings. We recommend using Web Based Management to configure SSL/TLS.
  • Page 414: Use Ieee 802.1X Authentication For A Wired Or A Wireless Network

    Home > Security > Use IEEE 802.1x Authentication for a Wired or a Wireless Network Use IEEE 802.1x Authentication for a Wired or a Wireless Network • What Is IEEE 802.1x Authentication? • Configure IEEE 802.1x Authentication for a Wired or a Wireless Network Using Web Based Management (Web Browser) •...
  • Page 415: What Is Ieee 802.1X Authentication

    IEEE 802.1x is an IEEE standard for wired and wireless networks that limits access from unauthorised network devices. Your Brother machine (supplicant) sends an authentication request to a RADIUS server (Authentication server) through your access point or HUB. After your request has been verified by the RADIUS server, your machine can access the network.
  • Page 416: Configure Ieee 802.1X Authentication For A Wired Or A Wireless Network Using Web Based Management (Web Browser)

    Home > Security > Use IEEE 802.1x Authentication for a Wired or a Wireless Network > Configure IEEE 802.1x Authentication for a Wired or a Wireless Network Using Web Based Management (Web Browser) Configure IEEE 802.1x Authentication for a Wired or a Wireless Network Using Web Based Management (Web Browser) •...
  • Page 417 • To enable IEEE 802.1x authentication for wired networks, select Enabled for Wired 802.1x status on the Wired 802.1x Authentication page. • If you are using EAP-TLS authentication, you must select the client certificate that has been installed (shown with certificate name) for verification from the Client Certificate drop-down list. •...
  • Page 418: Ieee 802.1X Authentication Methods

    Extensible Authentication Protocol-Flexible Authentication via Secured Tunneling (EAP-FAST) has been developed by Cisco Systems, Inc., which uses a user ID and password for authentication, and symmetric key algorithms to achieve a tunnelled authentication process. The Brother machine supports the following inner authentication methods: • EAP-FAST/NONE •...
  • Page 419: Mobile/Web Connect

    Home > Mobile/Web Connect Mobile/Web Connect • Brother Web Connect • AirPrint • Mobile Printing for Windows • ® Mopria Print Service • Brother iPrint&Scan for Mobile Devices...
  • Page 420: Brother Web Connect

    Upload a Document from an External Memory Device Using Brother Web Connect • Download and Print Documents Using Brother Web Connect • Download and Save a Document to an External Memory Device Using Brother Web Connect • FaxForward to Cloud or E-mail...
  • Page 421: Brother Web Connect Overview

    3. Photos, images, documents and other files 4. Web Service To use Brother Web Connect, your Brother machine must be connected to a network that has access to the Internet, through either a wired or wireless connection. For network setups that use a proxy server, the machine must also be configured to use a proxy server. If you are unsure of your network configuration, check with your network administrator.
  • Page 422: Online Services Used With Brother Web Connect

    To use Brother Web Connect, you must have an account with the online service you want to use. If you do not already have an account, use a computer to access the service's website and create an account.
  • Page 423: Conditions For Using Brother Web Connect

    Brother Web Connect > Conditions for Using Brother Web Connect Conditions for Using Brother Web Connect • Brother Software Installation for Using Brother Web Connect • Configure the Proxy Server Settings Using the Machine's Control Panel • Configure the Proxy Server Settings Using Web Based Management...
  • Page 424 > Brother Software Installation for Using Brother Web Connect Brother Software Installation for Using Brother Web Connect The initial installation of Brother Web Connect requires a computer that has access to the Internet and has the Brother machine's software installed.
  • Page 425 [Settings] > [All Settings] > [Network] > [Web Connect Settings] > [Proxy Settings] > [Proxy Connection]. 2. Press [On]. 3. Press the option that you want to set, and then enter the proxy server information. Press [OK]. 4. Press Related Information • Conditions for Using Brother Web Connect...
  • Page 426 5. Click the Protocol menu in the left navigation bar. 6. Make sure the Proxy check box is selected, and then click Submit. 7. In the Proxy field, click Advanced Settings. 8. Enter the proxy server information. 9. Click Submit. Related Information • Conditions for Using Brother Web Connect...
  • Page 427: Set Up Brother Web Connect

    Set Up Brother Web Connect • Brother Web Connect Setup Overview • Create an Account for Each Online Service Before Using Brother Web Connect • Apply for Brother Web Connect Access • Register an Account on Your Brother Machine for Brother Web Connect...
  • Page 428 2. Web Service 3. Obtain account Step 2: Apply for Brother Web Connect access. Start Brother Web Connect access using a computer and obtain a temporary ID. 1. Enter account information 2. Brother Web Connect application page 3. Obtain temporary ID Step 3: Register your account information on your machine so you can access the service you want to use.
  • Page 429 Related Information • Set Up Brother Web Connect...
  • Page 430 Connect To use Brother Web Connect to access an online service, you must have an account with that online service. If you do not already have an account, use a computer to access the service's website and create an account.
  • Page 431 Web Connect Access Apply for Brother Web Connect Access To use Brother Web Connect to access online services, you must first apply for Brother Web Connect access using a computer that has the Brother Software installed. 1. Access the Brother Web Connect application website:...
  • Page 432 24 hours. 5. Close the web browser. Now that you have a Brother Web Connect access ID, you must register this ID on your machine, and then use your machine to access the web service you want to use.
  • Page 433 Press the service name. 3. If information regarding Brother Web Connect appears, press [OK]. 4. Press [Register/Delete] > [Register Account]. 5. The machine will prompt you to enter the temporary ID you received when you applied for Brother Web Connect access. Press [OK].
  • Page 434: Scan And Upload Documents Using Brother Web Connect

    [OK]. • Occasionally, updates or announcements about Brother Web Connect's features will appear on the LCD. Read the information, and then press [OK]. 3. Press a or b to display the service that hosts the account to which you want to upload.
  • Page 435: Upload A Document From An External Memory Device Using Brother Web Connect

    DO NOT remove the USB flash drive while the message appears on the LCD. Otherwise, the USB flash drive, or data stored on the USB flash drive could be damaged. Brother Web Connect supports only file names written in English. Files named in the local language will not be uploaded.
  • Page 436: Download And Print Documents Using Brother Web Connect

    The Secure Function Lock Page Limit feature applies to the print job using Web Connect. Brother Web Connect supports only file names written in English. Files named in the local language will not be downloaded.
  • Page 437 [OK]. • Occasionally, updates or announcements about Brother Web Connect's features will appear on the LCD. Read the information, and then press [OK]. 2. Press a or b to display the service that hosts the document you want to download and print.
  • Page 438: Download And Save A Document To An External Memory Device Using Brother Web Connect

    07010001.jpg. Note that the region setting also determines the date format of the file name. • Images are saved in the “BROTHER” folder, which can be found on the root level of the media. IMPORTANT DO NOT remove the USB flash drive while the message appears on the LCD. Otherwise, the USB flash drive, or data stored on the USB flash drive could be damaged.
  • Page 439: Faxforward To Cloud Or E-Mail

    Home > Mobile/Web Connect > Brother Web Connect > FaxForward to Cloud or E-mail FaxForward to Cloud or E-mail • Use the FaxForward to Cloud feature to automatically forward incoming faxes to your accounts with the available online services. 1. Web Service •...
  • Page 440 If information regarding the Internet connection appears on the machine’s LCD, read it, and then press [OK]. • Occasionally, updates or announcements about Brother Web Connect's features will appear on the LCD. Read the information, and then press [OK]. 2. Press a or b to display [FaxForward to Cloud/E-mail].
  • Page 441 If information regarding the Internet connection appears on the machine’s LCD, read it, and then press [OK]. • Occasionally, updates or announcements about Brother Web Connect's features will appear on the LCD. Read the information, and then press [OK]. 2. Press a or b to display [FaxForward to Cloud/E-mail].
  • Page 442: Airprint

    Home > Mobile/Web Connect > AirPrint AirPrint • AirPrint Overview • Before Using AirPrint (macOS) • Print Using AirPrint • Scan Using AirPrint (macOS) • Send a Fax Using AirPrint (macOS)
  • Page 443: Airprint Overview

    Home > Mobile/Web Connect > AirPrint > AirPrint Overview AirPrint Overview AirPrint is a printing solution for Apple operating systems that allows you to wirelessly print photos, email, web pages and documents from your iPad, iPhone, iPod touch and Mac computer without the need to install a driver.
  • Page 444: Before Using Airprint (Macos)

    AirPrint > Before Using AirPrint (macOS) Before Using AirPrint (macOS) Before printing using macOS, add your Brother machine to the printer list on your Mac computer. 1. Select System Preferences from the Apple Menu. 2. Click Printers & Scanners. 3. Click the + icon below the Printers pane on the left.
  • Page 445: Print Using Airprint

    Home > Mobile/Web Connect > AirPrint > Print Using AirPrint Print Using AirPrint • Print from iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch • Print Using AirPrint (macOS)
  • Page 446 Print from iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch The procedure used to print may vary by application. Safari is used in the example below. 1. Make sure your Brother machine is turned on. 2. Use Safari to open the page that you want to print.
  • Page 447 2. On your Mac computer, use Safari to open the page that you want to print. 3. Click the File menu, and then select Print. 4. Make sure your Brother machine is selected. If a different machine (or no printer) is selected, click the Printer pop-up menu, and then select your Brother machine.
  • Page 448: Scan Using Airprint (Macos)

    AirPrint > Scan Using AirPrint (macOS) Scan Using AirPrint (macOS) Before scanning, make sure your Brother machine is in the scanner list on your Mac computer. 1. Load your document. 2. Select System Preferences from the Apple Menu. 3. Click Printers & Scanners.
  • Page 449: Send A Fax Using Airprint (Macos)

    AirPrint > Send a Fax Using AirPrint (macOS) Send a Fax Using AirPrint (macOS) Make sure your Brother machine is in the printer list on your Mac computer. Apple TextEdit is used in the example below. • AirPrint supports only monochrome fax documents.
  • Page 450: Mobile Printing For Windows

    Mobile printing for Windows is a function to print wirelessly from your Windows mobile device. You can connect to the same network that your Brother machine is connected to and print without installing the printer driver on the device. Many Windows apps support this function.
  • Page 451: Mopria ® Print Service

    ™ 1. Android 4.4 or later ® 2. Wi-Fi Connection 3. Your Brother machine ® ™ ™ You must download the Mopria Print Service from the Google Play Store and install it on your Android device. Before using this service, you must turn it on.
  • Page 452: Brother Iprint&Scan For Mobile Devices

    Brother iPrint&Scan. • For all iOS supported devices including iPhone, iPad and iPod touch Brother iPrint&Scan allows you to use features of your Brother machine directly from your iOS device. Download and install Brother iPrint&Scan from the App Store. •...
  • Page 453: Controlcenter

    Home > ControlCenter ControlCenter Use Brother's ControlCenter software utility to quickly access your frequently-used applications. Using ControlCenter gives you direct access to specific applications. • ControlCenter4 (Windows)
  • Page 454: Controlcenter4 (Windows)

    Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) • Set Up the Brother Machine Using ControlCenter4 (Windows) • Create a Custom Tab Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) • Set Up the Brother Machine from Your Computer (Windows) • Set Up Your Machine's Address Book Using ControlCenter4 (Windows)
  • Page 455: Change The Operation Mode In Controlcenter4 (Windows)

    Home > ControlCenter > ControlCenter4 (Windows) > Change the Operation Mode in ControlCenter4 (Windows) Change the Operation Mode in ControlCenter4 (Windows) ControlCenter4 has two operation modes: Home Mode and Advanced Mode. You can change modes at any time. Home Mode Advanced Mode •...
  • Page 456 ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode gives you more control over the details of your machine's features and allows you to customise one-button scan actions. To change operation mode: 1. Click the (ControlCenter4) icon in the task tray, and then select Open. 2. Click the Configuration button, and then select Mode Select. 3.
  • Page 457: Scan Using Controlcenter4 Home Mode (Windows)

    Home > ControlCenter > ControlCenter4 (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) Use ControlCenter4 Home Mode to access your machine's main features. • Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) • Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) •...
  • Page 458: Scan Using Controlcenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows)

    Home > ControlCenter > ControlCenter4 (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode gives you more control over the details of your machine's features and allows you to customise one-button scan actions. •...
  • Page 459: Set Up The Brother Machine Using Controlcenter4 (Windows)

    Home > ControlCenter > ControlCenter4 (Windows) > Set Up the Brother Machine Using ControlCenter4 (Windows) Set Up the Brother Machine Using ControlCenter4 (Windows) If Secure Function Lock is set to On, you cannot use Remote Setup. 1. Click the (ControlCenter4) icon in the task tray, and then click Open.
  • Page 460 137 and 161. • If you are using Windows Firewall and you installed the Brother software and drivers from the Brother installation disc, the necessary firewall settings have already been set. Related Information •...
  • Page 461: Create A Custom Tab Using Controlcenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows)

    Home > ControlCenter > ControlCenter4 (Windows) > Create a Custom Tab Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) Create a Custom Tab Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) You can create up to three customised tabs, each including up to five customised buttons, with your preferred settings.
  • Page 462 Related Information • ControlCenter4 (Windows)
  • Page 463: Brother Iprint&Scan For Windows And Mac

    Home > Brother iPrint&Scan for Windows and Mac Brother iPrint&Scan for Windows and Mac • Brother iPrint&Scan Overview • Scan Using Brother iPrint&Scan (Mac)
  • Page 464: Brother Iprint&Scan Overview

    Brother iPrint&Scan Overview Use Brother iPrint&Scan for Windows and Mac to print and scan from your computer. The following screen shows an example of Brother iPrint&Scan for Windows. The actual screen may differ depending on the version of the application.
  • Page 465: Troubleshooting

    If you think there is a problem with your machine, first check each of the items below, then try to identify the problem, and follow our troubleshooting tips. You can correct most problems yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs & Troubleshooting tips.
  • Page 466: Error And Maintenance Messages

    You can correct most errors and perform routine maintenance yourself. If you need more tips, go to your model's FAQs & Troubleshooting page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com. Related Information references are at the bottom of this page.
  • Page 467 Ink Absorber NearFull The ink absorber box is nearly full. The ink absorber box must be replaced soon. Contact Brother customer service or your local Brother dealer. The ink absorber box absorbs the small amount of ink emitted during print head cleaning.
  • Page 468 No Device When configuring the Wi-Fi Direct • Make sure your machine and mobile network, the Brother machine cannot find device are in the Wi-Fi Direct mode. your mobile device. • Move the mobile device closer to your...
  • Page 469 Error Message Cause Action • Move your Brother machine and the mobile device to an obstruction-free area. • If you are manually configuring the Wi- Fi Direct network, make sure you have entered the correct password. • If your mobile device has a...
  • Page 470 Wi-Fi Direct Brother machine and another mobile connected using Wi-Fi network when the Brother machine is the device has shut down, try to configure the Direct. Group Owner (G/O). Wi-Fi Direct settings again. You can...
  • Page 471 Configure the paper size setting for the tray according to the LCD instructions. Related Information • Troubleshooting • Transfer Your Faxes or Fax Journal Report • Error Messages When Using the Brother Web Connect Feature...
  • Page 472 Related Topics: • Touchscreen LCD Overview • Print the Network Configuration Report • Refill the Ink Tanks • Change the Check Paper Size Setting • Telephone Line Interference/VoIP • Load Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) • Document Jams •...
  • Page 473: Transfer Your Faxes Or Fax Journal Report

    • Use PC-Fax Receive to Transfer Received Faxes to Your Computer (Windows only) • Reset the Network Settings to Factory Default • Reset Your Brother Machine • Reset Functions Overview • Paper is Jammed in the Front of the Machine •...
  • Page 474 Home > Troubleshooting > Error and Maintenance Messages > Transfer Your Faxes or Fax Journal Report > Transfer Faxes to Another Fax Machine Transfer Faxes to Another Fax Machine If you have not set up your Station ID, you cannot enter Fax Transfer mode. 1.
  • Page 475 You can transfer the faxes from your machine's memory to your computer. 1. Press to interrupt the error temporarily. 2. Make sure you have installed the Brother software and drivers on your computer, and then turn on PC-FAX Receive on the computer. Do one of the following: •...
  • Page 476 Home > Troubleshooting > Error and Maintenance Messages > Transfer Your Faxes or Fax Journal Report > Transfer the Fax Journal Report to Another Fax Machine Transfer the Fax Journal Report to Another Fax Machine If you have not set up your Station ID, you cannot enter fax transfer mode. 1.
  • Page 477: Error Messages When Using The Brother Web Connect Feature

    Web Connect Feature Error Messages When Using the Brother Web Connect Feature Your Brother machine displays an error message if an error occurs. The most common error messages are shown in the following chart. You can correct most errors yourself. If you need more tips, go to your model's FAQs & Troubleshooting page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com.
  • Page 478 Error Messages Cause Action Server Error 01 The machine's authentication Apply for Brother Web Connect information (needed to access the access again to receive a new Authentication failed. Do service) has expired or is invalid. temporary ID, and then use the new the following: 1.
  • Page 479: Document Jams

    Home > Troubleshooting > Document Jams Document Jams • Document is Jammed in the Top of the ADF Unit • Document is Jammed in the Bottom of the ADF Unit • Document is Jammed inside the ADF Unit • Remove Paper Scraps Jammed in the ADF •...
  • Page 480: Document Is Jammed In The Top Of The Adf Unit

    Home > Troubleshooting > Document Jams > Document is Jammed in the Top of the ADF Unit Document is Jammed in the Top of the ADF Unit 1. Remove any paper that is not jammed from the ADF. 2. Open the ADF cover. 3.
  • Page 481: Document Is Jammed In The Bottom Of The Adf Unit

    Home > Troubleshooting > Document Jams > Document is Jammed in the Bottom of the ADF Unit Document is Jammed in the Bottom of the ADF Unit 1. Remove any paper that is not jammed from the ADF. 2. Lift the ADF document support, and remove the jammed paper. 3.
  • Page 482: Document Is Jammed Inside The Adf Unit

    Home > Troubleshooting > Document Jams > Document is Jammed inside the ADF Unit Document is Jammed inside the ADF Unit 1. Remove any paper that is not jammed from the ADF. 2. Lift the document cover. 3. Pull the jammed document out to the right. 4.
  • Page 483: Remove Paper Scraps Jammed In The Adf

    Home > Troubleshooting > Document Jams > Remove Paper Scraps Jammed in the ADF Remove Paper Scraps Jammed in the ADF 1. Lift the document cover. 2. Insert a piece of stiff paper, such as cardstock, into the ADF to push any small paper scraps through. 3.
  • Page 484: Printer Jam Or Paper Jam

    Home > Troubleshooting > Printer Jam or Paper Jam Printer Jam or Paper Jam Locate and remove the jammed paper. • Paper is Jammed in the Front of the Machine • Paper is Jammed in the Back of the Machine •...
  • Page 485: Paper Is Jammed In The Front Of The Machine

    Home > Troubleshooting > Printer Jam or Paper Jam > Paper is Jammed in the Front of the Machine Paper is Jammed in the Front of the Machine If the LCD displays the following paper jam messages, follow these steps: •...
  • Page 486 If your LCD error message was repeat paper jam messages, for example [Repeat Jam Front/Rear], do the following: a. Lift the Jam Clear Flap, and remove the jammed paper. b. Make sure you look carefully inside (1) for any scraps of paper. When finished, continue with the next step.
  • Page 487 6. Slowly pull the jammed paper (1) out of the machine. If your LCD error message was repeat paper jam messages, for example [Repeat Jam Front/Rear], move the print head (if necessary) to take out any paper remaining in this area. Make sure pieces of paper are not left in the corners of the machine (1) and (2).
  • Page 488 7. Gently close the scanner cover using the finger holds on each side. 8. If your LCD error message was [Jam Front/Rear] or [Repeat Jam Front/Rear], do the following: a. Open the Jam Clear Cover (1) at the back of the machine. b.
  • Page 489 9. If your LCD error message was [Jam Front/MP Tray] or [Repeat Jam Front/MP Tray], make sure you look carefully inside the MP tray for jammed paper. Push the release lever (1) towards the back of the machine, and then slowly pull the jammed paper out of the MP tray. 10.
  • Page 490: Paper Is Jammed In The Back Of The Machine

    Home > Troubleshooting > Printer Jam or Paper Jam > Paper is Jammed in the Back of the Machine Paper is Jammed in the Back of the Machine If the LCD displays the following paper jam messages, follow these steps: •...
  • Page 491 5. If your LCD error message was [Jam MP Tray] or [Repeat Jam MP Tray], push the release lever (1) towards the back of the machine, and then slowly pull the jammed paper out of the MP tray. 6. Using both hands, use the finger holds on each side of the machine to lift the scanner cover (1) into the open position.
  • Page 492 If your LCD error message was repeat paper jam messages, for example [Repeat Jam Rear], move the print head (if necessary) to take out any paper remaining in this area. Make sure pieces of paper are not left in the corners of the machine (1) and (2). When finished, continue with the next step.
  • Page 493 9. Slowly push Tray #1 completely into the machine. 10. Reconnect the power cord. If there is a repeat paper jam, a small piece of paper may be stuck in the machine. See Related Information: Remove Paper Scraps. Related Information •...
  • Page 494: Remove Paper Scraps

    Home > Troubleshooting > Printer Jam or Paper Jam > Remove Paper Scraps Remove Paper Scraps 1. If you repeatedly experience paper jams (3 times or more), the LCD displays a message asking if you want to remove the scraps. Press [Yes] to return to the Home screen.
  • Page 495: If You Are Having Difficulty With Your Machine

    If you think there is a problem with your machine, check the following topics. You can correct most problems yourself. If you need additional help, go to your model's FAQs & Troubleshooting page at support.brother.com. • Paper Handling and Printing Problems •...
  • Page 496: Paper Handling And Printing Problems

    If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine > Paper Handling and Printing Problems Paper Handling and Printing Problems If, after reading this table, you still need help, go to the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com. >> Printing Difficulties >> Print Quality Difficulties >> Paper Handling Difficulties >>...
  • Page 497 Difficulties Suggestions If the remaining ink level is at or below the lower line under the minimum fill mark, refill the ink tank. A message may appear on the LCD to verify whether the ink tanks were refilled. Select Yes to reset the ink dot counter for the refilled colour. Select No for the non-refilled colours.
  • Page 498 White lines appear in text or Clean the print head. graphics. See Related Information: Clean the Print Head from Your Brother Machine. See Related Information: Clean the Print Head from Your Computer (Windows) or Clean the Print Head from Your Computer (Mac).
  • Page 499 Difficulties Suggestions See Related Information: Change the Print Setting Options When Having Printing Problems. Printed text or images are Make sure the paper is loaded correctly in the paper tray and the paper guides skewed. are adjusted correctly. See Related Information: Load Paper. Make sure the Jam Clear Cover is closed correctly.
  • Page 500 See Related Information: Paper Weight and Thickness. Photo paper does not feed When you print on Brother Photo paper, load one extra sheet of the same photo correctly. paper in the paper tray. An extra sheet has been included in the paper package for this purpose.
  • Page 501 Change the Paper Size and Paper Type • Acceptable Paper and Other Print Media • Clean the Print Head from Your Brother Machine • Clean the Print Head from Your Computer (Windows) • Clean the Print Head from Your Computer (Mac) •...
  • Page 502: Telephone And Fax Problems

    For Example: If you subscribe to Call Waiting or some other custom service and its signal comes through the line while your machine is sending or receiving a fax, the signal can temporarily interrupt or disrupt the faxes. Brother’s ECM (Error...
  • Page 503 • If your Brother machine shares a line with other telephones and you want it to automatically answer all incoming faxes, you should select the Fax/Tel mode. In Fax/Tel mode, your Brother machine will automatically receive faxes and produce a pseudo/double-ring to alert you to answer voice calls.
  • Page 504 Difficulties Suggestions If you are using a telephone answering machine (External TAD mode) on the same line as the Brother machine, make sure your answering machine is set up correctly. See Related Information: Connect an External TAD. 1. Connect the external TAD as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 505 Difficulties Suggestions See Related Information: Check and Cancel a Pending Fax. If you often get transmission errors due to possible interference on the telephone line or if you are using a VoIP system, try changing the Compatibility setting to Basic (for VoIP). See Related Information: Telephone Line Interference/VoIP.
  • Page 506 Home > Troubleshooting > If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine > Telephone and Fax Problems > Set Dial Tone Detection Set Dial Tone Detection Setting the Dial Tone to [Detection] will shorten the Dial Tone detect pause. 1. Press [Settings] >...
  • Page 507 VoIP (Voice over IP) is a type of phone system that uses an Internet connection, rather than a traditional phone line. • Brother does not recommend the use of a VoIP line. VoIP limitations in general can cause some functions of the fax machine not to work correctly. Related Information •...
  • Page 508: Other Problems

    Problems. Scanning Difficulties Difficulties Suggestions TWAIN or WIA errors appear Make sure the Brother TWAIN or WIA driver is selected as the primary source in when starting to scan. (Windows) ™ ™ your scanning application. For example, in Nuance PaperPort 14SE, click Desktop >...
  • Page 509 See Related Information: Print Photos with Auto Cropping. Software Difficulties Difficulties Suggestions Cannot print. Uninstall and reinstall the Brother driver. “Device Busy” appears on the Make sure the machine is not showing an error message on the machine's computer screen. display.
  • Page 510: Network Problems

    Where Can I Find My Brother Machine's Network Settings? • I Cannot Complete the Wireless Network Setup Configuration • My Brother Machine Cannot Print, Scan, or PC-FAX Receive over the Network • I Want to Check that My Network Devices are Working Correctly •...
  • Page 511 > Use the Network Connection Repair Tool (Windows) Use the Network Connection Repair Tool (Windows) Use the Network Connection Repair Tool to fix the Brother machine's network settings. It will assign the correct IP address and Subnet Mask. • Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 10 You must log on with Administrator rights.
  • Page 512 If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine > Network Problems > Where Can I Find My Brother Machine's Network Settings? Where Can I Find My Brother Machine's Network Settings? • Change Machine Settings from Your Computer • Print the Network Configuration Report...
  • Page 513 Wi-Fi Direct), try the one-push configuration using WPS (recommended) and set the Brother machine as a G/O. Your Brother machine is Move your Brother machine within about 3.3 feet (1 metre) of the Wi-Fi Direct placed too far from your mobile device when you configure the Wi-Fi Direct network settings.
  • Page 514 For Windows If your wireless connection has been interrupted, and you have checked and tried all of the above, we recommend using the Network Connection Repair Tool. Related Information • Network Problems Related Topics: • Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network When the SSID is Not Broadcast ®...
  • Page 515 (TWAIN driver) In the Finder menu bar, click Go > Applications > Brother > TWAIN Driver Utility, and then double-click the Device Selector icon. The Device Selector window appears. Reselect your network machine, make sure Status is idle, and then click OK.
  • Page 516 Print the WLAN Report to check the error code on the printed report. Wireless not connected to the wireless network. If you have checked and tried all of the above, but your Brother machine still cannot print and scan, uninstall the Brother software and drivers and reinstall them. Related Information •...
  • Page 517 (For wired networks) A network cable is securely connected to the Brother machine and to the router or hub. Check that you can Ping the Brother machine from your computer using the IP address or Wired/Wireless "ping" the Brother the node name in the Windows command prompt or Mac Terminal...
  • Page 518 > Check Network Devices Using the Ping Command Check Network Devices Using the Ping Command Check the IP addresses of both your computer and your Brother machine, and then confirm whether the network is operating correctly. >> Configure the IP Address on your computer (Windows) >>...
  • Page 519 Related Topics: • My Brother Machine Cannot Print, Scan, or PC-FAX Receive over the Network...
  • Page 520: Airprint Problems

    > AirPrint Problems AirPrint Problems Difficulty Suggestions My Brother machine is not displayed in the printer list. Make sure your Brother machine is turned on. Confirm the network settings. Move the mobile device closer to the wireless access point/router, or to your Brother machine.
  • Page 521: Check The Machine Information

    Troubleshooting > Check the Machine Information Check the Machine Information Follow these instructions to check your Brother machine's serial number, firmware version and firmware update. 1. Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [Machine Info.]. 2. Press one of the following options:...
  • Page 522: Reset Your Brother Machine

    Home > Troubleshooting > Reset Your Brother Machine Reset Your Brother Machine 1. Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [Initial Setup] > [Reset]. 2. Press the reset option you want to use. 3. Press [OK] for two seconds to reboot the machine.
  • Page 523: Reset Functions Overview

    Use the Settings Reset function to reset all machine's settings to the settings originally set at the factory. Brother strongly recommends you perform this operation when you dispose of the machine. Unplug the interface cable before you select [Network] or [All Settings].
  • Page 524: Routine Maintenance

    Refill the Ink Tanks • Clean Your Brother Machine • Check Your Brother Machine • Correct the Paper Feed to Clear Vertical Lines • Change the Print Setting Options When Having Printing Problems • Pack and Ship Your Brother Machine...
  • Page 525: Refill The Ink Tanks

    Brother may charge for repairing your machine if it is proven that non-genuine supplies caused the damage, even if the machine is still covered by the warranty.
  • Page 526 2. Pull the tab downwards to open the cap of the ink tank for the colour you want to refill. NOTE Be careful to avoid touching any ink when handling the cap of the ink tank. 3. Remove the cap of the ink bottle, remove the film from the ink bottle, and then replace the cap. IMPORTANT •...
  • Page 527 To fill the ink tank faster, insert the bottle nozzle firmly into the ink tank so that the arrow mark shown on the ink bottle in the illustration is up. 6. The bottle is self-standing, and the ink fills automatically until the bottle is empty or until the ink reaches the maximum fill mark line.
  • Page 528 7. Keep the nozzle close to the ink tank opening and turn the nozzle up and remove the bottle from the ink tank so that the ink does not spill. 8. Replace the nozzle cap. NOTE • If any ink remains in the ink bottle, seal the cap tightly and store the ink bottle upright on a level surface in a cool, dark place.
  • Page 529 IMPORTANT • If you accidentally mix the colours by filling the wrong ink tank, contact Brother customer service or your local Brother dealer. • Once you open an ink bottle, use it up within six months. Use unopened ink bottles by the expiration date written on the bottle package.
  • Page 530: Clean Your Brother Machine

    > Clean Your Brother Machine Clean Your Brother Machine • Clean the Scanner • Clean the Print Head from Your Brother Machine • Clean the Print Head from Your Computer (Windows) • Clean the Print Head from Your Computer (Mac) •...
  • Page 531: Clean The Scanner

    Home > Routine Maintenance > Clean Your Brother Machine > Clean the Scanner Clean the Scanner 1. Unplug the machine from the electrical socket. 2. Lift the document cover (1). Clean the scanner glass (2) and the white plastic (3) with a soft lint-free cloth moistened with water.
  • Page 532 Related Topics: • Telephone and Fax Problems • Other Problems...
  • Page 533: Clean The Print Head From Your Brother Machine

    • If you clean the print head and the print has not improved, try cleaning the print head again. If the print has not improved, contact Brother customer service or your local Brother dealer. • You can also clean the print head from your computer.
  • Page 534: Clean The Print Head From Your Computer (Windows)

    > Windows System > Control Panel. In the Hardware and Sound group, click View devices and printers. 2. Right-click the Brother XXX-XXXX icon (where XXXX is your model name), and then select Printing preferences. If printer driver options appear, select your printer driver.
  • Page 535 • Clean the Print Head from Your Brother Machine...
  • Page 536: Clean The Print Head From Your Computer (Mac)

    8. Select the Normal, Strong, or Strongest option for the cleaning strength, and then click Next. 9. Click Start. The machine starts cleaning. Related Information • Clean Your Brother Machine Related Topics: • Paper Handling and Printing Problems • Clean the Print Head from Your Brother Machine...
  • Page 537: Clean The Machine's Lcd

    Home > Routine Maintenance > Clean Your Brother Machine > Clean the Machine's LCD Clean the Machine's LCD IMPORTANT DO NOT use liquid cleaners (including ethanol). 1. Press and hold down to turn off the machine. The LCD displays [Shutting Down] for a few seconds before the power goes off.
  • Page 538: Clean The Outside Of The Machine

    Home > Routine Maintenance > Clean Your Brother Machine > Clean the Outside of the Machine Clean the Outside of the Machine IMPORTANT • Cleaning with volatile liquids such as thinner or benzine will damage the outside surface of the machine.
  • Page 539: Clean The Machine's Printer Platen

    Home > Routine Maintenance > Clean Your Brother Machine > Clean the Machine's Printer Platen Clean the Machine's Printer Platen WARNING Be sure to unplug the machine from the electrical socket before cleaning the printer platen to avoid an electrical shock.
  • Page 540: Clean The Paper Feed Rollers

    Home > Routine Maintenance > Clean Your Brother Machine > Clean the Paper Feed Rollers Clean the Paper Feed Rollers If the paper feed rollers are stained with ink or have a buildup of paper dust, it may cause paper feed problems.
  • Page 541 9. Reconnect the power cord. Do not use the machine again until the rollers are dry. Using the machine before the rollers are dry may cause paper feed problems. Related Information • Clean Your Brother Machine Related Topics: • Paper Handling and Printing Problems...
  • Page 542: Clean The Base Pad

    Home > Routine Maintenance > Clean Your Brother Machine > Clean the Base Pad Clean the Base Pad Cleaning the Base Pad periodically may prevent the machine from feeding multiple sheets of paper when there are only a few sheets of paper left in the tray.
  • Page 543: Clean The Paper Pick-Up Rollers

    Home > Routine Maintenance > Clean Your Brother Machine > Clean the Paper Pick-up Rollers Clean the Paper Pick-up Rollers Cleaning the paper pick-up rollers periodically may prevent paper jams by ensuring that paper feeds correctly. 1. Unplug the machine from the electrical socket.
  • Page 544 6. Put the paper support firmly back in the machine. Make sure you fit the paper support into the channels. 7. Slowly push the paper tray completely into the machine. 8. Reconnect the power cord. Related Information • Clean Your Brother Machine Related Topics: • Error and Maintenance Messages •...
  • Page 545: Check Your Brother Machine

    > Check Your Brother Machine Check Your Brother Machine • Check the Print Quality • Check the Print Alignment from Your Brother Machine • Check the Print Alignment from Your Computer (Windows) • Check the Print Alignment from Your Computer (Mac) •...
  • Page 546: Check The Print Quality

    If you clean the print head at least five times and the print has not improved, try cleaning the print head again up to three more times. If the print has not improved, contact Brother customer service or your local Brother dealer.
  • Page 547 When a print head nozzle is clogged, the printed sample looks like this. After the print head nozzle is cleaned, the lines are gone. Related Information • Check Your Brother Machine Related Topics: • Paper Handling and Printing Problems...
  • Page 548: Check The Print Alignment From Your Brother Machine

    Check Your Brother Machine > Check the Print Alignment from Your Brother Machine Check the Print Alignment from Your Brother Machine If your printed text becomes blurred or images become faded after transporting the machine, adjust the print alignment. Before adjusting the print alignment, make a print quality check first by pressing [Settings] >...
  • Page 549: Check The Print Alignment From Your Computer (Windows)

    > Windows System > Control Panel. In the Hardware and Sound group, click View devices and printers. 2. Right-click the Brother XXX-XXXX icon (where XXXX is your model name), and then select Printer properties. If printer driver options appear, select your printer driver.
  • Page 550: Check The Print Alignment From Your Computer (Mac)

    1. From an application, such as Apple TextEdit, click the File menu, and then select Print. 2. Select Brother XXX-XXXX (where XXXX is your model name). 3. Click the application pop-up menu, and then select Print Settings. The Print Settings options appear.
  • Page 551: Monitor Machine Status From Your Computer (Windows)

    Status Monitor. Windows 8 and Windows 10 Click (Brother Utilities), and then click the drop-down list and select your model name (if not already selected). Click Tools in the left navigation bar, and then click Status Monitor. Troubleshooting Click the Troubleshooting button to access the troubleshooting website.
  • Page 552 > Status Monitor Indicators and What They Mean (Windows) Status Monitor Indicators and What They Mean (Windows) When you start up your computer, the Brother Status Monitor icon appears on the task tray. • A green icon indicates the normal stand-by condition.
  • Page 553 The default setting is Only when printing from this PC. To turn it off, follow these steps: 1. Right-click the (Brother Status Monitor) icon or window, select the Status Monitor Settings option, and then click Options. The Options window appears.
  • Page 554 Computer (Windows) > Turn Off the Status Monitor (Windows) Turn Off the Status Monitor (Windows) 1. Right-click the (Brother Status Monitor) icon or window, and then select Exit. 2. Click OK. Related Information • Monitor Machine Status from Your Computer (Windows)
  • Page 555: Monitor Machine Status From Your Computer (Mac)

    Monitor Machine Status from Your Computer (Mac) Brother's Status Monitor utility program is a configurable software tool for monitoring the status of a device and notifying you immediately in the event of an error. You can also use Brother's Status Monitor to access Web Based Management.
  • Page 556: Correct The Paper Feed To Clear Vertical Lines

    Home > Routine Maintenance > Correct the Paper Feed to Clear Vertical Lines Correct the Paper Feed to Clear Vertical Lines Adjust the paper feed to reduce vertical lines. Before adjusting the paper feed, make a print quality check first by pressing [Settings] >...
  • Page 557: Change The Print Setting Options When Having Printing Problems

    Home > Routine Maintenance > Change the Print Setting Options When Having Printing Problems Change the Print Setting Options When Having Printing Problems If your print result is poor quality, select these options depending on your purpose. When these settings are selected, the printing speed is slower.
  • Page 558: Pack And Ship Your Brother Machine

    Home > Routine Maintenance > Pack and Ship Your Brother Machine Pack and Ship Your Brother Machine • When you transport the machine, use the packing materials that came with your machine. Do not tip or turn the product upside down. If you do not pack the machine correctly, any damage that may occur in transit may not be covered by your warranty.
  • Page 559 7. Wrap the machine in the bag. 8. Pack the machine in the original carton with the original packing material as shown below. Do not pack the used ink bottles in the carton. 9. Close the carton and tape it shut. Related Information •...
  • Page 560: Machine Settings

    Home > Machine Settings Machine Settings Customise settings and features, create shortcuts, and work with options displayed on the machine's LCD to make your Brother machine a more efficient work tool. • Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel •...
  • Page 561: Change Machine Settings From The Control Panel

    Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel • In the Event of Power Failure (Memory Storage) • General Settings • Save Your Favourite Settings as a Shortcut • Print Reports •...
  • Page 562: In The Event Of Power Failure (Memory Storage)

    Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > In the Event of Power Failure (Memory Storage) In the Event of Power Failure (Memory Storage) • Your menu settings are stored permanently and will not be lost. •...
  • Page 563: General Settings

    Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings General Settings • Adjust the Machine Volume • Set Sleep Mode Countdown • Set the Machine to Power Off Automatically • Set the Date and Time •...
  • Page 564 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Adjust the Machine Volume Adjust the Machine Volume 1. Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [General Setup] > [Volume]. 2. Press one of the following options: Option Description Adjust the ring volume.
  • Page 565 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Set Sleep Mode Countdown Set Sleep Mode Countdown The Sleep Mode (or Power Save Mode) setting can reduce power consumption. When the machine is in Sleep Mode, it acts as though it is turned off.
  • Page 566 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Set the Machine to Power Off Automatically Set the Machine to Power Off Automatically The Auto Power Off feature can save power consumption. Set the amount of time that the machine will be in Sleep Mode before it automatically powers off.
  • Page 567 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Set the Date and Time Set the Date and Time The LCD displays the date and time. If they are not current, re-enter them. You can add the date and time to each fax you send by setting your Station ID.
  • Page 568 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Set the Time Zone Set the Time Zone Set the time zone for your location on the machine. 1. Press [Settings]. 2. Press [Date & Time] > [Time Zone]. 3.
  • Page 569 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Adjust the LCD Backlight Brightness Adjust the LCD Backlight Brightness If you are having difficulty reading the LCD, changing the brightness setting may help. 1.
  • Page 570 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Change How Long the LCD Backlight Stays On Change How Long the LCD Backlight Stays On Set how long the LCD backlight stays on. 1.
  • Page 571 To enter a space, press [Space]. 6. Press Related Information • General Settings Related Topics: • Transfer Faxes to Another Fax Machine • Transfer the Fax Journal Report to Another Fax Machine • Enter Text on Your Brother Machine • Set the Date and Time...
  • Page 572 Tone or Pulse Dialling Mode Set Tone or Pulse Dialling Mode Your Brother machine is set for a Tone dialling service. If you have a Pulse dialling (rotary) service, you must change the dialling mode. This feature is not available in some countries.
  • Page 573 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Set a Prefix Dial Before Every Fax Number Set a Prefix Dial Before Every Fax Number The Dial Prefix setting will automatically dial a predefined number before every fax number you dial. For example: If your telephone system requires a 9 to dial an outside number, use this setting to automatically dial 9 for every fax you send.
  • Page 574 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Prevent Dialling a Wrong Number (Dial Restriction) Prevent Dialling a Wrong Number (Dial Restriction) This feature is to prevent users from sending a fax or call to wrong number by mistake. You can set the machine to restrict Dialling when you use the dial pad, Address Book and Shortcuts.
  • Page 575 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Reduce Printing Noise Reduce Printing Noise The Quiet Mode setting can reduce printing noise. When Quiet Mode is turned on, the print speed becomes slower.
  • Page 576 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Change the Language Displayed on the LCD Change the Language Displayed on the LCD Change the LCD language if needed. This feature is not available in some countries. 1.
  • Page 577 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Change the Keyboard Setting Change the Keyboard Setting You can choose the type of keyboard for the LCD. 1. Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [General Setup] > [Keyboard Settings]. 2.
  • Page 578: Save Your Favourite Settings As A Shortcut

    Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > Save Your Favourite Settings as a Shortcut Save Your Favourite Settings as a Shortcut • Add Shortcuts • Change or Delete Shortcuts • Assign a Shortcut to an IC Card...
  • Page 579 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > Save Your Favourite Settings as a Shortcut > Add Shortcuts Add Shortcuts You can add the Fax, Copy, Scan, Web Connect and Apps settings you use most frequently by saving them as your Shortcuts.
  • Page 580 When changing Fax or Scan Shortcuts, you will be asked if you want to make this a One Touch Shortcut. Follow the LCD instructions. Related Information • Save Your Favourite Settings as a Shortcut Related Topics: • Enter Text on Your Brother Machine...
  • Page 581 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > Save Your Favourite Settings as a Shortcut > Assign a Shortcut to an IC Card Assign a Shortcut to an IC Card • Assign a Shortcut to an IC Card with IC Card Reader...
  • Page 582 3. Click the External Card Reader menu, and then enter the necessary information. 4. Click Submit. 5. Restart your Brother machine to activate the configuration. 6. Unplug the power code from the electrical socket. 7. Connect the card reader to your machine, and then plug the machine’s power cord into the electrical socket.
  • Page 583: Print Reports

    Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > Print Reports Print Reports • Reports • Print a Report • Fax Reports • Telephone and Fax Problems...
  • Page 584 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > Print Reports > Reports Reports The following reports are available: Transmission Verify The Transmission Verify prints a Transmission Verification Report for your last transmission. Address Book The Address Book report prints a list of names and numbers stored in the Address Book memory. Fax Journal The Fax Journal prints a list of information about your last 200 incoming and outgoing faxes.
  • Page 585 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > Print Reports > Print a Report Print a Report 1. Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [Print Reports]. 2. Press a or b to display the report options, and then press the option you want. 3.
  • Page 586: Settings And Features Tables

    Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > Settings and Features Tables Settings and Features Tables • Settings Tables (2.7"(67.5 mm) Touchscreen models) • Features Tables (2.7"(67.5 mm) Touchscreen models)
  • Page 587 Setup Wizard Configure your wireless network settings manually. WLAN Assistant Configure your wireless network settings using the Brother installation disc. Configure your wireless network settings using the one- button push method. WPS w/ PIN Code Configure your wireless network settings using WPS with a PIN.
  • Page 588 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions Tray Setting MP Tray Paper Type Set the type of paper in the MP tray. Paper Size Set the size of paper in the MP tray. Receive Mode - Select the Receive Mode that best suits your needs. All Settings - Configure the detailed settings.
  • Page 589 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions LCD Settings Dim Timer Set how long the LCD backlight stays on after the last finger press. Screen Settings Scan Screen Set the default Scan screen settings. Notice Settings Document Alert Displays the alert when a document is left on the scanner glass.
  • Page 590 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions Setup Receive Memory Set the machine to forward fax messages, to store incoming Receive faxes in the memory (so you can retrieve them while you are away from your machine), or the cloud service. If you select Fax Forward, or Forward to Cloud, you can turn on the Backup Print safety feature.
  • Page 591 Setup Wizard Configure your wireless network settings manually. WLAN Assistant Configure your wireless network settings using the Brother installation disc. Configure your wireless network settings using the one-button push method. WPS w/ PIN Code Configure your wireless network settings using WPS with a PIN.
  • Page 592 Owner, the LCD always indicates a strong signal. I/F Enable Turn the Wi-Fi Direct connection on or off. Message from Message from Display messages and notifications from Brother Brother Brother. Status Web Connect Proxy Settings Proxy Connection - Change the Web connection settings.
  • Page 593 [Initial Setup] [Settings] > [All Settings] > [Initial Setup] Level 1 Level 2 Descriptions Date & Time Date Add the date and time on the screen and in the headings of the faxes you send. Time Time Zone Set your time zone. Station ID Enter your name and fax number so it appears on each page you fax.
  • Page 594 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > Settings and Features Tables > Features Tables (2.7"(67.5 mm) Touchscreen models) Features Tables (2.7"(67.5 mm) Touchscreen models) These tables will help you understand your machine's feature selections and temporary options. >>...
  • Page 595 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions Options Broadcasting Add Number Send the same fax message to more than one fax number. Preview Preview a fax message before you send it. Delayed Fax Delayed Fax Set the time of day the delayed faxes will be sent. Set Time Batch TX Combine delayed faxes to the same fax number at...
  • Page 596 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Descriptions Sending Call History Caller ID Apply Select a number from the Caller ID Faxes History History and then send a fax to it, add it to Edit the Address Book, or delete it. Options Fax Resolution Set the resolution for outgoing faxes.
  • Page 597 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Descriptions Address (Search:) Book Edit Store Address Book numbers, set up Group numbers for Broadcasting, and change and delete Address Book numbers. Apply Start sending a fax using the Address Book. Call Redial Redial the last number you dialled.
  • Page 598 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions Options Advanced Settings Select advanced copy settings. Set New Default Save your settings as the default. Factory Reset Restore all settings back to the factory settings. [Scan] Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Descriptions to Media...
  • Page 599 Scan for Print [Web] Level 1 Descriptions Connect the Brother machine to an Internet service. [Apps] Level 1 Descriptions Apps Connect the Brother machine to the Brother Apps service. [USB] Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Descriptions JPEG Print...
  • Page 600 Internet. to FTP/SFTP Send scanned data via FTP. to SharePoint Send scanned data via a SharePoint server. Connect the Brother machine to an Internet service. Apps Connect the Brother machine to the Brother Apps service.
  • Page 601 Setup Wizard Configure your wireless network settings manually. WLAN Assistant Configure your wireless network settings using the Brother installation disc. Configure your wireless network settings using the one-button push method. When you have put a USB Flash drive in the USB slot...
  • Page 602: Change Machine Settings From Your Computer

    > Change Machine Settings from Your Computer Change Machine Settings from Your Computer • Change Machine Settings Using Web Based Management • Change the Machine Settings Using Remote Setup • Where Can I Find My Brother Machine's Network Settings? • Network Management Software and Utilities...
  • Page 603: Change Machine Settings Using Web Based Management

    Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from Your Computer > Change Machine Settings Using Web Based Management Change Machine Settings Using Web Based Management Web Based Management is a utility that uses a standard web browser to manage your machine using the Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP) or Hyper Text Transfer Protocol over Secure Socket Layer (HTTPS).
  • Page 604 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from Your Computer > Change Machine Settings Using Web Based Management > What is Web Based Management? What is Web Based Management? Web Based Management is a utility that uses a standard web browser to manage your machine using the Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP) or Hyper Text Transfer Protocol over Secure Socket Layer (HTTPS).
  • Page 605 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from Your Computer > Change Machine Settings Using Web Based Management > Access Web Based Management Access Web Based Management • We recommend using the HTTPS security protocol when configuring settings using Web Based Management.
  • Page 606 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from Your Computer > Change Machine Settings Using Web Based Management > Set or Change a Login Password for Web Based Management Set or Change a Login Password for Web Based Management We recommend changing the default login password to prevent unauthorised access to Web Based Management.
  • Page 607 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from Your Computer > Change Machine Settings Using Web Based Management > Set Up Your Machine's Address Book Using Web Based Management Set Up Your Machine's Address Book Using Web Based Management •...
  • Page 608: Change The Machine Settings Using Remote Setup

    The Remote Setup program lets you configure many of your Brother machine's settings from your computer. When you start Remote Setup, the settings on your Brother machine will be downloaded to your computer and displayed on your screen. If you change the settings on your computer, you can upload them directly to the machine.
  • Page 609 Change the Machine Settings Using Remote Setup > Remote Setup (Windows) Remote Setup (Windows) • Set Up the Brother Machine from Your Computer (Windows) • Set Up the Brother Machine Using ControlCenter4 (Windows) • Set Up Your Machine's Address Book Using ControlCenter4 (Windows)
  • Page 610 Windows 8 and Windows 10 Launch (Brother Utilities), and then click the drop-down list and select your model name (if not already selected). Click Tools in the left navigation bar, and then click Remote Setup. The Remote Setup Program window appears.
  • Page 611 2. Configure the settings as needed. Export Click to save the current configuration settings to a file. Click Export to save your address book or all settings for your machine. Import Click to import a file and read its settings. Print Click to print the selected items on the machine.
  • Page 612 137 and 161. • If you are using Windows Firewall and you installed the Brother software and drivers from the Brother installation disc, the necessary firewall settings have already been set. Related Information •...
  • Page 613 Change the Machine Settings Using Remote Setup > Remote Setup (Windows) > Set Up the Brother Machine Using ControlCenter4 (Windows) Set Up the Brother Machine Using ControlCenter4 (Windows) If Secure Function Lock is set to On, you cannot use Remote Setup.
  • Page 614 137 and 161. • If you are using Windows Firewall and you installed the Brother software and drivers from the Brother installation disc, the necessary firewall settings have already been set. Related Information •...
  • Page 615 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from Your Computer > Change the Machine Settings Using Remote Setup > Remote Setup (Windows) > Set Up Your Machine's Address Book Using ControlCenter4 (Windows) Set Up Your Machine's Address Book Using ControlCenter4 (Windows) Use Remote Setup through CC4 to add or change Address Book numbers on your computer.
  • Page 616 > Change the Machine Settings Using Remote Setup > Remote Setup (Mac) Remote Setup (Mac) • Set Up the Brother Machine with a USB Cable Connection (Mac) • Set Up Your Machine's Address Book with a USB Cable Connection (Mac)
  • Page 617 • Remote Setup for Mac supports USB connections only. 1. In the Finder menu bar, click Go > Applications > Brother, and then double-click the Remote Setup icon. The Remote Setup Program screen appears. 2. Configure the settings as needed.
  • Page 618 Click Export to save your address book or all settings for your machine. Import Click to import a file and read its settings. Print Click to print the selected items on the machine. You cannot print the data until it is uploaded to the machine.
  • Page 619 • Remote Setup for Mac supports USB connections only. 1. In the Finder menu bar, click Go > Applications > Brother, and then double-click the Remote Setup icon. The Remote Setup Program screen appears. 2. In the left menu, click Address Book in the Fax.
  • Page 620: Appendix

    Home > Appendix Appendix • Specifications • Enter Text on Your Brother Machine • Brother Numbers...
  • Page 621: Specifications

    Piezo with 420 nozzles x 3 Memory Capacity 128 MB 2.7 in. (67.5 mm) TFT Colour Touchscreen LCD LCD (liquid crystal display) Power Source AC 220 to 240 V 50/60 Hz MFC-T4500DW Power Consumption Copying : Approx. 28 W Ready : Approx. 6.0 W Sleep : Approx.
  • Page 622 Temperature Best Print Quality 20 to 33°C Humidity Operating 20 to 80% (without condensation) Best Print Quality 20 to 80% (without condensation) Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Up to 50 pages Paper: 80 gsm Measured diagonally Measured when the machine is connected to the USB interface. Power consumption varies slightly depending on the usage environment or part wear.
  • Page 623 For glossy paper, remove printed pages from the output paper tray immediately after they exit the machine to avoid smudging. We recommend using the MP tray for glossy paper. Fax Specifications Compatibility ITU-T Super Group 3 Modem Speed Automatic Fallback: 33,600 bps Scanning Width 288 mm (A3) (Single-sided document)
  • Page 624 For detailed specifications, visit www.brother.com. Data is based on Brother lab test results and may vary from actual due to usage environment and settings. Best print resolution 1200x4800 (measured with print quality set to best mode and media selected as glossy photo paper) When printing on A3 size paper.
  • Page 625 You can connect your machine to a network for Network Printing, Network Scanning, PC-Fax Send, PC-Fax Receive (Windows only), and Remote Setup (Windows only). Brother BRAdmin Light (Windows only) is available as a download from Brother Solutions Center. Go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com...
  • Page 626 Syste v10.12.x macOS v10.13.x Third party USB ports are not supported. For WIA, 1200 x 1200 resolution. Brother Scanner Utility enables enhancing up to 19200 x 19200 dpi. ™ ™ Nuance PaperPort 14SE supports Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Education and Windows 10 Enterprise.
  • Page 627: Enter Text On Your Brother Machine

    The characters that are available may differ depending on your country. • The keyboard layout may differ depending on the function you are setting. When you need to enter text on your Brother machine, a keyboard will appear on the touchscreen. • Press to cycle between letters, numbers and special characters.
  • Page 628: Brother Numbers

    For technical and operational assistance, call the call center in mainland China. To seach Frequently asked questions (FAQs)/ASCs/Driver/Manuals, etc, please visit our service website: support.brother.com To search where to purchase consumables, please visit the official website of BROTHER (CHINA) LTD.: www.brother.cn Related Information •...
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