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  • Page 1 ® User s Guide User s Guide ’ ’ Safety and Legal Basic User’s Guide Advanced User’s Guide...
  • Page 2: Using The

    Using the WARNING documentation WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, Thank you for buying a Brother machine! could result in death or serious injuries. Reading the documentation will help you make the most of your machine. CAUTION...
  • Page 3: To Use The Machine Safely

    If metal objects, water or other liquids get inside the machine, immediately unplug the machine from the AC power outlet. Call Brother Customer Service. Never touch telephone wires or terminals that are not insulated unless the telephone line has been unplugged at the wall jack.
  • Page 4 Refer all servicing to a Brother Authorized Service Center. For the location of your nearest Brother Authorized Service Center, please call:...
  • Page 5 If the machine becomes hot, releases smoke, or generates any strong smells, immediately unplug the machine from the AC power outlet. Call Brother Customer Service. DO NOT put your hands on the edge of the machine. Doing this may cause injury.
  • Page 6 DO NOT touch the area shaded in the illustration. Doing this may cause injury. DO NOT carry the machine by holding the scanner cover or the Jam Clear Cover.
  • Page 7 If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged, unplug this product from the power outlet and refer all servicing to Brother Authorized Service Personnel. IMPORTANT • Disruption of power can wipe out information in the machine's memory.
  • Page 8 • DO NOT connect your machine to an AC power outlet controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. • Avoid interference sources, such as speakers or the base units of non-Brother cordless telephones. • DO NOT place anything in front of the machine that will block received faxes. DO NOT place anything in the path of received faxes.
  • Page 9 If you are not able to solve a problem with your machine, call Brother Customer Service. (See Brother numbers in the Basic User’s Guide.) Brother cannot accept any financial or other responsibilities that may be the result of your use of this information, including direct, special or consequential damages. There are no warranties extended or granted by this document.
  • Page 10 TEL: (908) 704-1700 declares, that the products Product Name: MFC-J220, MFC-J265W, MFC-J415W, MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 11 The purpose of the International ENERGY STAR Program is to promote the development and popularization of energy-efficient office equipment. ® As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Brother Industries, Ltd. has determined that this product meets ® the ENERGY STAR specifications for energy efficiency.
  • Page 12: Regulatory Notices

    Regulatory Notices WARNING When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury to people, including the following: 1 DO NOT use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or washing machine, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
  • Page 13 Note • Brother cannot accept any financial or other responsibilities that may be the result of your use of this information, including direct, special or consequential damages. There are no warranties extended or granted by this document. • Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the...
  • Page 14 Each company whose software title is mentioned in this manual has a Software License Agreement specific to its proprietary programs. Any trade names and product names of companies appearing on Brother products, related documents and any other materials are all trademarks or registered trademarks of those...
  • Page 15: Open Source Licensing Remarks

    Open Source Licensing Remarks This product includes open-source software. Please see Open Source Licensing Remarks and Copyright information on the supplied CD-ROM “X:\\License.txt” (where X is your drive letter). Legal limitations for copying Color reproductions of certain documents are illegal and may result in either criminal or civil liability.
  • Page 17 BASIC USER’S GUIDE MFC-J220 MFC-J265W MFC-J410W Version 0 USA-ENG...
  • Page 18 Register your product on-line at http://www.brother.com/registration/ By registering your product with Brother, you will be recorded as the original owner of the product. Your registration with Brother:  may serve as confirmation of the purchase date of your product should you lose your receipt;...
  • Page 19: Brother Numbers

    For technical help, you must call the country where you bought the machine. Calls must be made from within that country. Register your product By registering your product with Brother International Corporation, you will be recorded as the original owner of the product. Your registration with Brother: ...
  • Page 20: Ordering Accessories And Supplies

    If you cannot find the accessory you need and you have a Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express credit card, you can order accessories directly from Brother. (You can visit us online for a complete selection of the Brother accessories and supplies that are available for purchase.) Note In Canada only Visa and MasterCard are accepted.
  • Page 21: Usa And Canada

    LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE), WILL BE LIMITED TO $50. Compilation and Publication Notice Under the supervision of Brother Industries, Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product descriptions and specifications. The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 22 Product without the proper Consumable and Accessory Items at no preparation and/or packaging); charge to you for parts or labor. The decision as to whether to repair or replace the Machine and/or accompanying Consumable Accessory Items is made by Brother in its sole...
  • Page 23 This Limited Warranty is the only warranty to replace. You are then expected to pack the that Brother is giving for this Product. It is Machine that Brother agreed to replace in the the final expression and the exclusive and package from the replacement Machine and only statement of Brother’s obligations to...
  • Page 24 PDF file / Network Scanning (MFC-J265W and Documentation CD-ROM ® MFC-J410W only), PhotoCapture Center PC-Fax Send, and using the Brother ControlCenter utility. Network User's Guide This Guide provides more advanced PDF file / (MFC-J265W and information for configuring the Wireless network...
  • Page 25: Table Of Contents

    Accessing the Advanced User’s Guide, Software User’s Guide and Network User’s Guide..................2 Viewing Documentation...................2 ® Accessing Brother Support (Windows )..............4 Accessing Brother Support (Macintosh) ..............5 Control panel overview ..................6 LCD screen......................8 Basic Operations .....................8 Loading paper Loading paper and other print media..............9 Loading envelopes and postcards ..............11...
  • Page 26 Multi-line connections (PBX) .................35 External and extension telephones..............35 Connecting an external or extension telephone ..........35 Using external and extension telephones............36 Using a non-Brother cordless external telephone .........36 Using remote codes..................36 Dialing and storing numbers How to dial ......................38 Manual dialing ....................38 Speed Dialing ....................38...
  • Page 27 ® PhotoCapture Center : Printing photos from a memory card ® PhotoCapture Center operations............... 43 Using a memory card ..................43 Getting started ..................... 44 Print Images......................46 View Photos....................46 ® PhotoCapture Center print settings ..............46 How to scan to a memory card ................47 How to print from a computer Printing a document.....................49 How to scan to a computer...
  • Page 28 Specifications General ........................92 Print media......................94 Fax ........................95 Copy ........................96 ® PhotoCapture Center ..................97 Scanner .......................98 Printer ........................99 Interfaces ......................100 Computer requirements ..................101 Consumable items .....................102 Network (MFC-J265W and MFC-J410W only) ..........103 Index...
  • Page 29 Table of Contents (ADVANCED USER’S GUIDE) The Advanced User's Guide explains the following features and operations. You can view the Advanced User's Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM. General setup Routine maintenance Memory storage Cleaning and checking the machine Volume Settings Packing and shipping the machine Automatic Daylight Saving Time Sleep Mode...
  • Page 31: General Information

    Using the WARNING documentation WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, Thank you for buying a Brother machine! could result in death or serious injuries. Reading the documentation will help you make the most of your machine. CAUTION...
  • Page 32: Accessing The Advanced User's Guide, Software User's Guide And Network User's Guide

    Chapter 1 Accessing the Click your country. Advanced User’s Guide, Software User’s Guide and Network User’s Guide This Basic User’s Guide does not contain all the information about the machine such as how to use the advanced features of the Fax, Point to your language, point to ®...
  • Page 33 Active X controls. download from For the page to display correctly you must http://nj.newsoft.com.tw/download/ click on the bar, click brother/PM7installer_BR_multilang.dmg Allow Blocked Content, then click Yes in the Security Warning dialog box.  The complete Presto! PageManager User’s Guide can be viewed from the Help...
  • Page 34: Accessing Brother Support (Windows ® )

    Brother CreativeCenter. CD-ROM.  To return to the Top Menu, click Back or  Click Brother Support on the Top Menu. if you are finished, click Exit. The following screen will appear:  To access our Web site (http://www.brother.com), click Brother Home Page.
  • Page 35: Accessing Brother Support (Macintosh)

     The following screen will appear:  To download and install Presto! PageManager, click Presto! PageManager.  To register your machine from the Brother Product Register Page (http://www.brother.com/registration/), click On-Line Registration.  For the latest news and product support information (http://solutions.brother.com/), click...
  • Page 36: Control Panel Overview

    Chapter 1 Control panel overview The MFC-J220, MFC-J265W and MFC-J410W have the same control panel keys. 01:4 01:41 1:41 01. 01. 2010 01. 01. 2010 01. 01. 2010 Mem. 1 Fax and telephone keys: 3 Menu keys:  Redial/Pause ...
  • Page 37: Making Copies

    General information 01:4 01:41 1:41 01. 01. 2010 01. 01. 2010 01. 01. 2010 Mem. 4 Start keys: (Canada only) The # key lets you temporarily switch the dialing mode during a telephone call  Black Start from Pulse to Tone. 8 On/Off Lets you start sending faxes or making You can turn the machine on and off.
  • Page 38: Lcd Screen

    Chapter 1 LCD screen Basic Operations The LCD shows the current machine status The following steps show how to change a when the machine is idle. setting in the machine. In this example the Mode Timer setting is changed from 2 minutes to 30 seconds.
  • Page 39: Loading Paper

    Loading paper Loading paper and With both hands, gently press and slide the paper side guides (1) and then the other print media paper length guide (2) to fit the paper size. Make sure that the triangular marks (3) If the paper support flap is open, close it, on the paper side guides (1) and paper and then close the paper support.
  • Page 40 Chapter 2 Gently put the paper into the paper tray Note print side down and top edge in first. When you are using Legal size paper, Check that the paper is flat in the tray. press and hold the universal guide release Over filling the paper tray may cause button (1) as you slide out the front of the paper jams.
  • Page 41: Loading Envelopes And Postcards

    Loading paper Loading envelopes and Close the output paper tray cover. postcards About envelopes  Use envelopes that weigh from 20 to 25 lb (80 to 95 g/m  Some envelopes need margin settings to be set in the application. Make sure you do a test print first before printing many envelopes.
  • Page 42 Chapter 2 Loading envelopes and postcards Put envelopes or postcards in the paper tray with the address side down and the Before loading, press the corners and leading edge in first as shown in the sides of envelopes or postcards to make illustration.
  • Page 43: Removing Small Printouts From The Machine

    Loading paper Removing small printouts If you have problems printing on envelopes with the flap on the short edge, from the machine try the following: When the machine ejects small paper onto Open the envelope flap. the output paper tray cover you may not be able to reach it.
  • Page 44: Printable Area

    Chapter 2 Printable area The printable 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 ®...
  • Page 45: Paper Settings

    Press a or b to choose Plain Paper, Press a or b to choose Paper Size. Inkjet Paper, Brother BP71, Press OK. Brother BP61, Other Glossy or Transparency. Press a or b to choose Letter, Legal, Press OK. A4, A5, EXE and 4"x 6".
  • Page 46: Acceptable Paper And Other Print Media

    (USA only) menu. (See Paper Type on page 15.) Handling and using print  When you print on Brother Photo paper, load one extra sheet of the same photo media paper in the paper tray. An extra sheet has been included in the paper package for ...
  • Page 47 Loading paper IMPORTANT DO NOT use the following kinds of paper: • Damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped 1 0.08 in. (2 mm) or greater curl may cause jams to occur. • Extremely shiny or highly textured paper • Paper that cannot be arranged uniformly when stacked •...
  • Page 48: Choosing The Right Print Media

    Chapter 2 Choosing the right print media Paper type and size for each operation Paper Type Paper Size Usage Copy Photo Printer Capture 8 1/2  11 in. (215.9  279.4 mm) Yes Cut Sheet Letter 8.3  11.7 in. (210  297 mm) 8 1/2 ...
  • Page 49 Up to 20 mil (Up to 0.52 mm) 20 to 25 lb (75 to 95 g/m Transparencies – – Up to 100 sheets of plain paper 20 lb (80 g/m BP71 69 lb (260 g/m ) paper is especially designed for Brother inkjet machines.
  • Page 50: Loading Documents

    Loading documents How to load Make sure documents with ink or correction fluid are completely dry. documents Unfold the ADF Document Output Support Flap (1). You can send a fax, make copies, and scan from the ADF (automatic document feeder) Fan the pages well.
  • Page 51: Scannable Area

    Loading documents Scannable area How to load documents Note The scannable area depends on the settings in the application you are using. The figures To use the scanner glass, the ADF must below show unscannable areas. be empty. (MFC-J410W only) Lift the document cover.
  • Page 52: Sending A Fax

    Sending a fax How to send a fax Note • If you send a black & white fax from the The following steps show how to send a fax. ADF while the memory is full it will be sent in real time. When the machine is idle, the time •...
  • Page 53: Setting Scanner Glass Size For Faxing

    Sending a fax Setting scanner glass size for Press Black Start or Color Start. faxing Faxing from the ADF (MFC-J410W only) When documents are A4 size, you need to  The machine starts scanning the set the Scan Size to A4. If you do not, the document.
  • Page 54: Transmission Verification Report

    Chapter 4 Transmission Verification Press Stop/Exit. Report Note • If you choose On+Image or Off+Image You can use the Transmission Verification the image will only appear on the Report as proof that you sent a fax. This Transmission Verification Report if Real report lists the sender’s name or fax number, Time Transmission is set to Off.
  • Page 55: Receiving A Fax

    Will you be using Voice Mail on the same telephone line as your Brother machine? If you have Voice Mail on the same telephone line as your Brother machine, there is a strong possibility that Voice Mail and the Brother machine will conflict with each other when receiving incoming calls.
  • Page 56 Chapter 5 To set the receive mode follow the instructions below: Press Menu. Press a or b to choose Initial Setup. Press OK. Press a or b to choose Receive Mode. Press OK. Press a or b to choose Fax Only, Fax/Tel, External TAD or Manual. Press OK.
  • Page 57: Using Receive Modes

    Receiving a fax Using receive modes External TAD External TAD mode lets an external Some receive modes answer automatically answering device manage your incoming (Fax Only and Fax/Tel). You may want to calls. Incoming calls will be handled in one of change the ring delay before using these the following ways: modes.
  • Page 58: Receive Mode Settings

    Chapter 5 Receive mode settings F/T Ring Time (Fax/Tel mode only) Ring Delay When somebody calls your machine, you and your caller will hear the normal telephone ring The Ring Delay sets the number of times the sound. The number of rings is set by the ring machine rings before it answers in Fax Only delay setting.
  • Page 59: Easy Receive

    Receiving a fax Easy Receive If Easy Receive is On: The machine can receive a fax automatically, even if you answer the call. When you see Receiving on the LCD or hear a click on the phone line through the handset you are using, just replace the handset.
  • Page 60: Telephone Services And External Devices

    Distinctive Ring subscriber telephone telephone company. Distinctive Ring is a services that some telephone companies feature of your Brother machine that allows a offer. person with one line to receive fax and voice Features like Voice Mail, Call Waiting, Call...
  • Page 61: Distinctive Ring

    Distinctive Ring Do you have Voice Mail? If you have Voice Mail on the telephone line Distinctive Ring is a function of your Brother that you will install your new machine on, machine that allows a person with one line to...
  • Page 62 Distinctive Ring is set to On. This Ring Rings ensures the Brother machine will only answer Pattern the Distinctive Ring number and not interfere when your main telephone number is called. long-long short-long-short Press Menu.
  • Page 63: Connecting An External Tad (Telephone Answering Device)

    Telephone services and external devices Connecting an external Turning off Distinctive Ring TAD (telephone Press Menu. answering device) Press a or b to choose Fax. Press OK. You may choose to connect an external Press a or b to choose answering device.
  • Page 64: Connections

    Chapter 6 Connections • If You Do Not Subscribe to Distinctive Ring Service: The external TAD must be plugged into the You must plug your TAD into the EXT. jack labeled EXT. Your machine cannot work jack of your machine. If your TAD is properly if you plug the TAD into a wall jack plugged into a wall jack, both your (unless you are using Distinctive Ring).
  • Page 65: Recording An Outgoing Message (Ogm) On An External Tad

    Telephone services and external devices External and extension Recording an outgoing message (OGM) on an telephones external TAD Connecting an external or Timing is important in recording this message. extension telephone The message sets up the ways to handle both manual and automatic fax reception.
  • Page 66: Using External And Extension Telephones

    Using a non-Brother cordless telephones external telephone Using extension telephones If your non-brother cordless telephone is connected to the EXT. jack of the machine If you answer a fax call at an extension and you typically carry the cordless handset...
  • Page 67: Changing The Remote Codes

    Telephone services and external devices Changing the remote codes The preset Fax Receive Code is l 5 1. The preset Telephone Answer Code is # 5 1. If you want to, you can replace them with your own codes. Press Menu. Press a or b to choose Fax.
  • Page 68: Dialing And Storing Numbers

    Dialing and storing numbers How to dial Press a or b to choose the number you want to dial. Press OK. Manual dialing Press Send a fax to confirm. Press all of the digits of the fax or telephone Note number.
  • Page 69: Fax Redial

    Dialing and storing numbers Storing numbers Fax Redial If you are sending a fax manually and the line You can set up your machine to do the is busy, press Redial/Pause, and then press following types of easy dialing: Speed Dial Black Start or Color Start to try again.
  • Page 70: Storing Speed Dial Numbers

    Chapter 7 Storing Speed Dial numbers Changing Speed Dial names or numbers Names and numbers can be stored in 2-digit Speed Dial locations. You can store up to You can change or delete a Speed Dial name 40 different Speed Dial numbers. When you or number that has already been stored.
  • Page 71: Making Copies

    Making copies How to copy Do one of the following to load your document: Place the document face down in the  The following steps show the basic copy ADF. operation. For details about each option, see the Advanced User’s Guide. (See Using the ADF (MFC-J410W only) on page 20.) When you want to make a copy, press...
  • Page 72: Copy Settings

    Press OK. settings, see chapter 7: Press a or b to choose Plain Paper,  Quality Inkjet Paper, Brother BP71,  Enlarge/Reduce Brother BP61, Other Glossy or  Density Transparency. Press OK.  Stack/Sort (MFC-J410W only)  If you do not want to change additional...
  • Page 73: Photocapture Center ® : Printing Photos From A Memory Card

    ® Remote Setup & PhotoCapture Center Macintosh in the Software User’s Guide.) Using a memory card Your Brother machine has media drives (slots) for use with the following popular digital camera media: Memory Stick™, Memory Stick PRO™, Memory Stick Duo™, Memory Stick PRO Duo™, SD and SDHC.
  • Page 74: Getting Started

    Chapter 9 Getting started Firmly put a memory card into the proper slot. 1 Memory card slot Slot Compatible memory cards Upper slot Memory Stick™ Memory Stick PRO™ Memory Stick Duo™ Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Memory Stick Micro™ (Adapter required) Lower slot SDHC mini SD (Adapter required)
  • Page 75 ® PhotoCapture Center : Printing photos from a memory card PHOTO CAPTURE key lights:  PHOTO CAPTURE light is on, the memory card is properly inserted.  PHOTO CAPTURE light is off, the memory card is not properly inserted. PHOTO CAPTURE light is blinking, the memory card is being read or written to. ...
  • Page 76: Print Images

    Chapter 9 ® Print Images PhotoCapture Center print settings View Photos You can change the print settings temporarily You can preview your photos on the LCD for the next printing. before you print them. If your photos are large These settings are temporary, and the files there may be a delay before each photo machine returns to its default settings is displayed on the LCD.
  • Page 77: How To Scan To A Memory Card

    ® PhotoCapture Center : Printing photos from a memory card How to scan to a Press a or b to choose Scan to Media. memory card Sel.&Press You can scan black & white and color Scan to File documents into a memory card. Black & white documents will be stored in PDF (*.PDF) or Scan to Media TIFF (*.TIF) file formats.
  • Page 78 Chapter 9 Do one of the following:  To change the file name, go to step j.  Press Black Start or Color Start to start scanning without changing additional settings. The file name is set automatically; however, you can enter a name of your choice using the dial pad.
  • Page 79: How To Print From A Computer

    (See Printing for Windows or Printing and Faxing for Macintosh in the Software User’s Guide for details about the print settings.) Install the Brother printer driver on the Installation CD-ROM. (See the Quick Setup Guide.) From your application, choose the Print command.
  • Page 80: How To Scan To A Computer

    Configure the machine with a TCP/IP This function is available after you download address if network scanning does not and install Presto! PageManager from work. (See Configuring Network http://nj.newsoft.com.tw/download/brother/ PM7installer_BR_multilang.dmg Scanning in the Software User’s Guide.) (MFC-J265W and MFC-J410W only) Choose the computer you want to send Load your document.
  • Page 81: A Routine Maintenance

    IMPORTANT Brother strongly recommends that you do not refill the ink cartridges provided with your machine. We also strongly recommend that you continue to use only Genuine Brother Brand replacement ink cartridges.
  • Page 82 Turn the green knob on the protective Gently push in the ink cartridge until it yellow cap clockwise until it clicks to clicks, and then close the ink cartridge release the vacuum seal, then remove cover. the cap (1). The machine will automatically reset the ink dot counter.
  • Page 83 Routine maintenance IMPORTANT • DO NOT take out ink cartridges if you do not need to replace them. If you do so, it may reduce the ink quantity and the machine will not know the quantity of ink left in the cartridge. •...
  • Page 84: Troubleshooting

    You can correct most errors and clear routine maintenance messages by yourself. If you need more help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/...
  • Page 85: Cannot Detect

    If you are not using Genuine Use a new Genuine Brother Innobella™ Brother Innobella™ ink the Ink Cartridge. If the error is not cleared, call machine may not detect the ink Brother Customer Service.
  • Page 86 The ink absorber box or flushing The ink absorber box or flushing box will Ink Absorber Full box is full. These components are need to be replaced. Contact Brother periodic maintenance items that Customer Service or a Brother Authorized may require replacement after a...
  • Page 87: Ink Low

    Troubleshooting Error Message Cause Action One or more of the ink cartridges Order a new ink cartridge. You can Ink low are near the end of their life. If a continue printing until the LCD shows sending machine has a color fax Cannot Print.
  • Page 88: Out Of Memory

    Error Message Cause Action The machine's memory is full. When copy operation is in progress, press Out of Memory Stop/Exit and wait until the other operations in progress finish and then try again. The memory card you are using Delete unused files from your memory card does not have enough free space to make some free space and then try to scan the document.
  • Page 89: Error Animation

    Troubleshooting Error animation Do one of the following:  If the LCD shows No Data, there Error animations display step-by-step are no faxes left in the machine's instructions when paper gets jammed. You memory. can read the steps at your own pace by Press Stop/Exit.
  • Page 90: Document Jam (Mfc-J410W Only)

    Document jam Document is jammed inside the ADF unit (MFC-J410W only) Take out any paper from the ADF that is Documents can jam in the ADF unit if they are not jammed. not inserted or fed properly, or if they are too long.
  • Page 91: Printer Jam Or Paper Jam

    Troubleshooting Printer jam or paper jam Close the Jam Clear Cover. Make sure the cover is closed properly. Take out the jammed paper depending on where it is jammed in the machine. Unplug the machine from the AC power outlet. IMPORTANT Before you unplug the machine from the power source, you can transfer your faxes...
  • Page 92 Using both hands, grasp the plastic tabs Lift the scanner cover to release the on both sides of the machine and lift the lock ( ). Gently push the scanner cover scanner cover (1) until it locks securely support down ( ) and close the in the open position.
  • Page 93: Troubleshooting

    If you think there is a problem with your machine, check the chart below and follow the troubleshooting tips. Most problems can be easily resolved by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips.
  • Page 94 Make sure that your ink cartridges are fresh. The following may cause ink to clog:  The expiration date written on the cartridge package has passed. (Genuine Brother Innobella™ ink cartridges stay usable for up to two years if kept in their original packaging.) ...
  • Page 95 Use at least 24 bit color data with the True2Life feature. Photo paper does not feed When you print on Brother Photo paper, load one extra sheet of the same photo properly. paper in the paper tray. An extra sheet has been included in the paper package for this purpose.
  • Page 96: Printing Received Faxes

    Printing Received Faxes Difficulty Suggestions Condensed print and white streaks You probably had a bad connection, with static or interference on the telephone across the page or the top and line. Ask the other party to send the fax again. bottom of sentences are cut off.
  • Page 97: Receiving Faxes

    If your Brother machine is on a line with the Distinctive Ring subscriber service, please see Distinctive Ring on page 31. 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 98 Cannot receive a fax. 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 (continued) correctly. (See Connecting an external TAD (telephone answering device) on page 33.)
  • Page 99: Handling Incoming Calls

    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 Correction Mode) feature should help overcome this problem. This condition is related to the telephone system industry and is common to all devices that send and receive information on a single, shared line with custom features.
  • Page 100: Scanning Difficulties

    Scanning Difficulties Difficulty Suggestions TWAIN or WIA errors appear when Make sure the Brother TWAIN or WIA driver is chosen as the primary source in your scanning application. For example, in PaperPort™11SE with OCR, click File, ® starting to scan. (Windows Scan or Get Photo and click Select to choose the Brother TWAIN or WIA driver.
  • Page 101: Photocapture Center

    Troubleshooting ® PhotoCapture Center Difficulties Difficulty Suggestions Removable Disk does not work ® Have you installed the Windows 2000 update? If not, do the following: properly. 1) Unplug the USB cable. ® 2) Install the Windows 2000 update using one of the following methods. ...
  • Page 102 ® (Windows users) installed. If the Security Software warning appears on the PC screen during the installation, change the Security Software settings to permit the Brother product setup program or other program to run. BrC3Rgin.exe BrnIPMon Brother Status Monitor (Network) ControlCenter Program Generic Host Process f...
  • Page 103: Dial Tone

    Unless interference is a recurring problem on your telephone line, you may prefer to use it only when needed. To improve compatibility with most VoIP services, Brother recommends changing the compatibility setting to Basic(for VoIP). Normal sets the modem speed at ...
  • Page 104: Machine Information

    You can reset all the machine settings back to the settings that were set at the Checking the serial number factory. Brother strongly recommends you use this You can see the machine’s serial number on operation when you dispose of the the LCD.
  • Page 105: Menu And Features

    Menu and features On-screen programming Your machine is designed to be easy to operate with LCD on-screen programming using the menu keys. User-friendly programming helps you take full advantage of all the menu selections your machine has to offer. Since your programming is done on the LCD, we have created step-by-step on-screen instructions to help you program your machine.
  • Page 106: Menu Table

    1Min 2Mins* 5Mins — Sets the type of paper in Paper Type Plain Paper* the paper tray. Inkjet Paper Brother BP71 Brother BP61 Other Glossy Transparency — Sets the size of the Paper Size Letter* paper in the paper tray.
  • Page 107 Menu and features Level1 Level2 Level3 Options Descriptions Page Adjusts the ring volume. See General Setup Volume Ring (Continued) Med* High Adjusts the volume level Beeper of the beeper. Low* High Adjusts the volume level Speaker of the speaker. Med* High —...
  • Page 108 Level1 Level2 Level3 Options Descriptions Page Sets the number of rings Setup Receive Ring Delay before the machine answers in Fax Only or Fax/Tel mode. Sets the F/T Ring Time 20Secs* pseudo/double-ring time 30Secs in Fax/Tel mode. 40Secs 70Secs Receives fax messages Easy Receive without pressing Start.
  • Page 109 Menu and features Level1 Level2 Level3 Options Descriptions Page — Prohibits most functions Miscellaneous TX Lock except receiving faxes. (Continued) Uses the Telephone Distinctive Off* company's Distinctive Set (On) Ring subscriber service to register the ring pattern with the machine. View or print a list of the Caller ID Area Code...
  • Page 110: Network Menu

    Network menu (MFC-J265W and MFC-J410W only) Level1 Level2 Level3 Options Descriptions Chooses the BOOT Network TCP/IP BOOT Method Auto* method that best suits your Static needs. RARP BOOTP DHCP [000-255]. Enter the IP address. IP Address [000-255]. [000-255]. [000-255] [000-255]. Enter the Subnet mask.
  • Page 111 Menu and features Level1 Level2 Level3 Options Descriptions — — You can easily configure Network WPS w/PIN Code your wireless network (Continued) settings using WPS with a PIN code. — You can see the current WLAN Status Status wireless network status. —...
  • Page 112 Menu ( ) (continued) Level1 Level2 Level3 Options Descriptions Page — — Prints these lists and Print Reports Transmission reports. — — Help List — Quick Dial Alphabetical Order Numerical Order — — Fax Journal — — User Settings — —...
  • Page 113 Menu and features Level1 Level2 Level3 Options Descriptions Page — Resets the print server Initial Setup Reset Network back to its factory default (Continued) (MFC-J265W settings, such as the and MFC-J410W password and IP address only) information. — Deletes all stored Speed Dial&Fax Speed Dial numbers and restores the Station ID,...
  • Page 114 FAX ( Level1 Level2 Level3 Options Descriptions Page — — Sets the resolution for Fax Resolution Standard* outgoing faxes. Fine S.Fine Photo — — Changes the lightness or Contrast Auto* darkness of faxes you send. Light Dark — You can dial by pressing only Speed Dial Search Alphabetical...
  • Page 115 Scan to Image into your graphics application. See Software User’s Guide. See Advanced User’s Guide. (Macintosh users) This function is available after you have downloaded and installed Presto! PageManager from http://nj.newsoft.com.tw/download/brother/PM7Installer_BR_multilang.dmg The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
  • Page 116 186% 4"x6"iLTR next copy. 104% EXEiLTR — You can choose the Reduce 97% LTRiA4 reduction ratio for the (MFC-J220 and 93% A4iLTR next copy. MFC-J265W only) 85% LTRiEXE 46% LTRi4"x6" — You can choose the Reduce...
  • Page 117 Menu and features Level1 Level2 Level3 Options Descriptions Page — — Choose the paper size Paper Size Letter* that matches the paper in Legal the tray. 4"x6" — — Adjusts the density of Density Dark copies. Light — — You can choose to stack Stack/Sort Stack* or sort multiple copies.
  • Page 118: Print Settings

    You can print a thumbnail Print Index 6 IMGs/Line* Paper Type Plain Paper* page. 5 IMGs/Line Inkjet Paper Brother BP71 Brother BP61 Other Glossy Paper Size Letter* — — See the print You can print an individual Print Photos settings in the image.
  • Page 119 Menu and features Option1 Option2 Option3 Option4 Descriptions Page — — Adjusts the brightness. Brightness Light Dark — — Adjusts the contrast. Contrast — — Crops the image around Cropping the margin to fit the paper size or print size. Turn this feature off if you want to print whole images or prevent unwanted...
  • Page 120: Speed Dial

    Speed Dial ( ) Level1 Level2 Level3 Options Descriptions Page — — You can search for names Search Alphabetical you have stored in the Order Speed Dial memory. Numerical Order — — — You can set up Speed Dial Set Speed Dial numbers, so you can dial by pressing only a few keys (and Start).
  • Page 121: Entering Text

    Menu and features Entering Text When you are setting certain menu selections, such as the Station ID, you may need to enter text into the machine. Most dial pad keys have three or four letters printed on keys. The keys for 0, # and l do not have printed letters because they are used for special characters.
  • Page 122: D Specifications

    7.1 in. (180 mm) 15.4 in. 14.6 in. (390 mm) (370 mm) 15.9 in. 18.1 in. (405 mm) (460 mm) (MFC-J220 and MFC-J265W) 14.5 in. (368 mm) 5.9 in. (150 mm) 14.2 in. (360 mm) 15.4 in. 17.7 in. (390 mm)
  • Page 123 Scanner Glass Length: Max. 11.7 in. (297 mm) Measured diagonally. When the machine is connected using USB interface. When using ADF, resolution: standard, draft: ISO/IEC24712 printed pattern. (MFC-J410W) When resolution: standard, draft: ISO/IEC24712 printed pattern. (MFC-J220 and MFC-J265W) Noise depends on printing conditions.
  • Page 124: Print Media

    Print media Paper Input Paper Tray  Paper Type: Plain Paper, Inkjet Paper (coated paper), Glossy Paper , Transparency and Envelopes  Paper Size: Letter, Legal, Executive, A4, A5, A6, JIS B5, Envelopes (commercial No.10, DL, C5, Monarch, JE4), Photo 4"  6", Photo 2L 5"...
  • Page 125: Fax

    Specifications Compatibility ITU-T Group 3 Modem Speed Automatic Fallback 14,400 bps Scanning Width 8.2 in. (208 mm) (Letter) Printing Width 8.2 in. (208 mm) Gray Scale Levels: 64 (B&W) / 256 (Color) Resolution  Horizontal 203 dot/in. (8 dot/mm)  Vertical Standard 98 line/in.
  • Page 126: Copy

    Copy Color/Black Yes/Yes Copy Width Max. 8.26 in. (210 mm) Multiple Copies Stacks up to 99 pages Sorts up to 99 pages (MFC-J410W only) Enlarge/Reduce 25% to 400% (in increments of 1%) Resolution (Black) Prints up to 1200  1200 dpi ...
  • Page 127: Photocapture Center

    Specifications ® PhotoCapture Center Memory Stick™ (16 MB - 128 MB) Compatible Media Memory Stick PRO™ (256 MB - 16 GB) (Not available for music data with MagicGate™) Memory Stick Duo™ (16 MB - 128 MB) Memory Stick PRO Duo™ (256 MB - 16 GB) Memory Stick Micro™...
  • Page 128: Scanner

    Up to 8.26 in. (210 mm) Scanning Length Up to 11.45 in. (291 mm) Gray Scale 256 levels For the latest driver updates for the Mac OS X you are using, visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ ® ® ® ® Windows XP in this User’s Guide includes Windows...
  • Page 129: Printer

    Specifications Printer Up to 1200  6000 dpi Resolution Printing Width 8.26 in. [8.5 in. (borderless) Letter, A4, A6, Photo 4"  6", Index Card 5"  8", Borderless Photo 2L 5"  7", Postcard 1 3.9"  5.8" When the Borderless feature is set to On. See Paper type and size for each operation on page 18.
  • Page 130: Interfaces

    Interfaces Use a USB 2.0 interface cable that is no longer than 6 feet (2 m). Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11b/g (Infrastructure/Ad-hoc Mode) (MFC-J265W and MFC-J410W only) Your machine has a USB 2.0 Full-Speed interface. This interface is compatible with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed; however, the maximum data transfer rate will be 12 Mbits/s.
  • Page 131: Computer Requirements

    ® ® For the latest driver updates, visit us at Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or greater. For WIA, 1200  1200 resolution. Brother Scanner (in USA) www.brother.com Utility enables to enhance up to 19200  19200 dpi. (in Canada) www.brother.ca Third party USB ports are not supported.
  • Page 132: Consumable Items

    For more information about the replacement consumables, visit us at www.brother.com/pageyield What is Innobella™? Innobella™ is a range of genuine consumables offered by Brother. The name "Innobella™" derives from the words "Innovation" and "Bella" (meaning "Beautiful" in Italian) and is a representation of the "innovative"...
  • Page 133: Network (Mfc-J265W And Mfc-J410W Only)

    SSID (32 chr), WEP 64/128 bit, WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES), Security WPA2-PSK (AES) Setup Support Utility AOSS™ See the Computer Requirements chart on page 101. If you require more advanced printer management, use the latest Brother BRAdmin Professional utility version that is available as a download from http://solutions.brother.com/...
  • Page 134: Index

    Easy Receive ........29 Document loading ..........20 Brother accessories and supplies ......ii Easy Receive .......... 29 Brother numbers ........i Envelopes ......11 CreativeCenter ........4 Error messages on LCD ......54 Customer Service ........i B&W Print Only ........54 FAQs (frequently asked questions) ..
  • Page 135 Fax codes Jacks changing ..........37 Fax Receive Code ......29 External telephone ......35 Telephone Answer Code ......36 Jams using .............36 document ..........60 Fax, from PC paper ............ 61 See Software User's Guide. Fax, stand-alone receiving ..........25 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) ....7 difficulties ........
  • Page 136 Paper ..........16 Quick Dial capacity ..........19 Group dial loading ..........9 changing ..........40 loading envelopes and postcards ..11 Search ..........38 printable area ........14 Speed Dial size ............15 changing ..........40 size of document ........20 setting up ........... 40 type ..........
  • Page 137 TAD (telephone answering device), external ..........25 connecting ........33 receive mode ........25 recording OGM ........35 Teen Ring ..........30 Telephone line connections ...........34 difficulties ..........66 interference ...........73 multi-line (PBX) ........35 Text, entering ...........91 special characters .........91 Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report ........59 Transparencies .....16 Troubleshooting ........63...
  • Page 138 Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard P.O. Box 6911 Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1 rue Hôtel de Ville, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC, Canada H9B 3H6 Visit us on the World Wide Web http://www.brother.com These machines are made for use in the USA and Canada only. We cannot recommend using...
  • Page 139 ADVANCED USER’S GUIDE MFC-J220 MFC-J265W MFC-J270W MFC-J410W MFC-J415W Version 0 USA/CAN...
  • Page 140: Security Features

    Network Scanning (MFC-J265W, MFC-J270W, Documentation MFC-J410W and MFC-J415W only), CD-ROM ® PhotoCapture Center , PC-Fax Send, and using the Brother ControlCenter utility. Network User's Guide This Guide provides more advanced PDF file / (MFC-J265W, MFC-J270W, information for configuring the Wireless network Documentation MFC-J410W and MFC-J415W connections.
  • Page 141 Table of Contents General setup Memory storage.....................1 Volume Settings.....................1 Ring Volume ....................1 Beeper Volume....................2 Speaker Volume ....................2 Automatic Daylight Saving Time................3 Sleep Mode ......................3 LCD screen......................4 LCD Contrast....................4 Setting the backlight brightness...............4 Setting the Dim Timer for the backlight ............4 Mode Timer......................5 Security features TX Lock .........................6...
  • Page 142: Printing Reports

    Dialing and storing numbers Voice operations ....................15 Tone or Pulse (Canada only).................15 Fax/Tel mode....................15 Caller ID......................15 Special line considerations ................16 Additional dialing operations................18 Outgoing Call ....................18 Caller ID history .....................18 Dialing access codes and credit card numbers ..........19 Additional ways to store numbers ................20 Storing Speed Dial numbers from Outgoing Calls.........20 Storing Speed Dial numbers from the Caller ID history .........20 Setting up groups for broadcasting..............21...
  • Page 143 ® PhotoCapture Center : Printing photos from a memory card ® PhotoCapture Center operations............... 30 Memory cards folder structures ..............30 Print Images......................31 Print Index (Thumbnails) ................31 Printing Photos ....................31 Print All Photos ....................32 DPOF printing....................33 ®...
  • Page 145: General Setup

    General setup Memory storage Volume Settings Even if there is a power failure, you will not Ring Volume lose the settings you have chosen using the Menu key because they are stored You can choose a range of ring volume permanently.
  • Page 146: Beeper Volume

    Chapter 1 Beeper Volume Speaker Volume When the beeper is on, the machine will beep You can choose a range of speaker volume when you press a key, make a mistake, or levels, from High to Off. after you send or receive a fax. Press Menu.
  • Page 147: Automatic Daylight Saving Time

    General setup Automatic Daylight Sleep Mode Saving Time You can choose how long the machine must be idle (from 1 to 60 minutes) before it goes You can set the machine to change into sleep mode. The timer will restart if any automatically for daylight saving time.
  • Page 148: Lcd Screen

    Chapter 1 LCD screen Setting the backlight brightness LCD Contrast You can adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight. If you are having difficulty reading You can adjust the LCD contrast for a sharper the LCD, try changing the brightness setting. and more vivid display.
  • Page 149: Mode Timer

    General setup Mode Timer The machine has four temporary mode keys on the control panel: FAX, SCAN, COPY and PHOTO CAPTURE. You can change the amount of time the machine takes after the last Scan, Copy or PhotoCapture operation before it returns to Fax mode. If you choose Off, the machine stays in the mode you used last.
  • Page 150: Security Features

    If you forget the TX Lock password, Enter a 4-digit number for the password. please call Brother Customer Service. Press OK. (See Brother numbers on page i in the Basic User’s Guide.) When the LCD shows Verify:, re-enter the password.
  • Page 151: Turning Tx Lock On/Off

    Security features Turning TX Lock on/off Changing the password Press Menu. Turning TX Lock on Press a or b to choose Fax. Press OK. Press Menu. Press a or b to choose Press a or b to choose Fax. Miscellaneous. Press OK.
  • Page 152: Sending A Fax

    Sending a fax Additional sending Contrast options If your document is very light or very dark, you may want to change the contrast. For most documents the factory setting Auto can be Sending faxes using multiple used. It automatically chooses the suitable settings contrast for your document.
  • Page 153: Changing Fax Resolution

    Sending a fax Changing fax resolution Setting your changes as the new default The quality of a fax can be improved by changing the fax resolution. You can save the fax settings for Fax Resolution, Contrast, Press (FAX). Real Time TX and Glass ScanSize you use most often by setting them as default.
  • Page 154: Additional Sending Operations

    Chapter 3 Additional sending Sending a fax at the end of a conversation operations At the end of a conversation you can send a Sending a fax manually fax to the other party before you both hang Manual transmission lets you hear the Ask the other party to wait for fax tones dialing, ringing and fax-receiving tones while (beeps) and then to press the Start or...
  • Page 155: Broadcasting (Black & White Only)

    Sending a fax Broadcasting Note (Black & White only) • If you did not use up any of the numbers for Groups, you can broadcast faxes to as Broadcasting is when the same fax message many as 90 different numbers. is automatically sent to more than one fax •...
  • Page 156: Real Time Transmission

    Chapter 3 Overseas Mode To cancel the Broadcast, press 1. Press Stop/Exit. If you are having difficulty sending a fax overseas due to possible interference on the Real Time Transmission telephone line, we recommend that you turn on the Overseas mode. After you send a fax using this feature, the feature will turn itself When you are sending a fax, the machine will off.
  • Page 157: Checking And Canceling Waiting Jobs

    Sending a fax Checking and canceling waiting jobs You can check which jobs are still waiting in the memory to be sent and cancel a job. (If there are no jobs, the LCD shows No Jobs Waiting.) Press Menu. Press a or b to choose Fax. Press OK.
  • Page 158: Receiving A Fax

    Receiving a fax Additional receiving Receiving a fax at the end of a conversation operations At the end of a conversation, you can ask the Printing a reduced incoming other party to fax you information before you both hang up. Ask the other party to place the If you choose On, the machine automatically document in their machine and to press...
  • Page 159: Dialing And Storing Numbers

    Dialing and storing numbers Voice operations Caller ID The Caller ID feature lets you use the Caller Voice calls can be made either with an ID subscriber service offered by many local external telephone, by dialing manually, or by telephone companies. Call your telephone using Quick Dial numbers.
  • Page 160: Special Line Considerations

    Chapter 5 Special line considerations Setting up your area code (USA only) When returning calls from the Caller ID history your machine will automatically dial Roll-over telephone lines “1” plus the area code for all calls. If your local dialing plan requires that the “1” not be used A roll-over telephone system is a group of two for calls within your area code enter your area or more separate telephone lines that pass...
  • Page 161: Converting Telephone Wall Outlets

    Dialing and storing numbers Converting telephone wall outlets Plug one end of the telephone line cord for your machine into the L2 jack of the There are three ways to convert to an RJ11 triplex adapter. Plug the other end into jack.
  • Page 162: Additional Dialing Operations

    Chapter 5 Additional dialing Caller ID history operations This feature requires the Caller ID subscriber service offered by many local telephone companies. (See Caller ID on page 15.) Outgoing Call The number, or name if available, from the last 30 faxes and telephone calls you The last 30 numbers you sent a fax to will be received will be stored in the Caller ID history.
  • Page 163: Dialing Access Codes And Credit Card Numbers

    Dialing and storing numbers To temporarily change a number, you can Note substitute part of the number with manual • (USA only) If you redial from the Caller ID dialing using the dial pad. For example, to history outside your area code, you must change the number to 555-7001 you could set up your AREA CODE in advance.
  • Page 164: Additional Ways To Store Numbers

    Chapter 5 Additional ways to Storing Speed Dial numbers from the Caller ID history store numbers If you have the Caller ID subscriber service Storing Speed Dial numbers from your telephone company you can also store Speed Dial numbers from incoming from Outgoing Calls calls in the Caller ID History.
  • Page 165: Setting Up Groups For Broadcasting

    Dialing and storing numbers Setting up groups for Do one of the following: broadcasting  To add another number to the group, repeat steps f to g. Groups, which can be stored in a Speed Dial  If you are finished adding numbers to location, allow you to send the same fax the group, press a or b to choose message to many fax numbers by pressing...
  • Page 166 Chapter 5 Changing a Group name Deleting a Group Press (Speed Dial). Press (Speed Dial). Press a or b to choose Setup Groups. Press a or b to choose Setup Groups. Press OK. Press OK. Press a or b to choose the Group name Press a or b to choose the Group you you want to change.
  • Page 167: Printing Reports

    Printing reports Fax reports Press a or b to choose an interval. Press OK. If you choose Every 50 Faxes, go to You need to set up the Transmission step h. Verification Report and Journal Period using  6, 12, 24 hours, 2 or 7 days the Menu keys.
  • Page 168: Reports

    Chapter 6 Reports How to print a report The following reports are available: Press Menu.  Transmission Press a or b to choose Prints a Transmission Verification Report Print Reports. for your last transmission. Press OK.  Help List Press a or b to choose the report you A help list showing how to program your want.
  • Page 169: Making Copies

    Making copies Copy settings Changing copy quality You can choose from a range of quality. The You can change the copy settings temporarily factory setting is Normal. for the next copy.  Fast These settings are temporary, and the machine returns to its default settings Fast copy speed and lowest amount of ink 1 minute after copying, unless you have set used.
  • Page 170: Enlarging Or Reducing The Copied Image

    97% LTRiA4 the paper size you set. 93% A4iLTR 85% LTRiEXE Press (COPY). (MFC-J220, MFC-J265W and MFC-J270W only) Load your document. (MFC-J410W and MFC-J415W only) Enter the number of copies you want. 83% LGLiA4 (MFC-J220, MFC-J265W and MFC-J270W only) Press a or b to choose Enlarge/Reduce.
  • Page 171: Making N In 1 Copies Or A Poster

    Making copies Making N in 1 copies or a Press a or b to choose Off(1in1), 2 in 1 (P), 2 in 1 (L), poster (Page Layout) 4 in 1 (P), 4 in 1 (L) or Poster (3x3). The N in 1 copy feature can help you save Press OK.
  • Page 172: Sorting Copies Using The Adf (Mfc-J410W And Mfc-J415W Only)

    Chapter 7 Sorting copies using the ADF Place the document face down in the direction shown below: (MFC-J410W and MFC-J415W  2 in 1 (P) only) You can sort multiple copies. Pages will be stacked in the order 321, 321, 321, and so on. ...
  • Page 173: Setting Your Changes As The New Default

    Making copies Setting your changes as the new default You can save the copy settings for Quality, Enlarge/Reduce, Density and Page Layout that you use most often by setting them as the default settings. These settings will stay until you change them again. Press (COPY).
  • Page 174: Photocapture Center ® Operations

    ® PhotoCapture Center : Printing photos from a memory card ® PhotoCapture Center Please be aware of the following:  When printing an index or image, the operations ® PhotoCapture Center will print all valid images, even if one or more images have Memory cards folder been corrupted.
  • Page 175: Print Images

    ® The PhotoCapture Center assigns numbers Inkjet Paper, Brother BP71, for images (such as No.1, No.2, No.3, and so Brother BP61 or Other Glossy. on). Press OK.  Press a or b to choose Paper Size and press OK and press a or b to choose the paper size you are using, Letter or A4.
  • Page 176: Print All Photos

    Chapter 8 Print All Photos Repeat step d until you have entered all the image numbers that you want to print. You can print all the photos on your memory card. Note Make sure you have put the memory • You can enter multiple numbers at one card in the proper slot.
  • Page 177: Dpof Printing

    ® PhotoCapture Center : Printing photos from a memory card ® PhotoCapture Center DPOF printing print settings DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format. Major digital camera manufacturers (Canon You can change the print settings temporarily Inc., Eastman Kodak Company, FUJIFILM for the next printing.
  • Page 178: Print Quality

    Press a or b to choose Paper Type. Press OK. Press a or b to choose the paper type you are using, Plain Paper, Inkjet Paper, Brother BP71, Brother BP61 or Other Glossy. Press OK. 5"x 7" 6"x 8" Max. Size If you do not want to change additional settings, press Color Start to print.
  • Page 179: Adjusting Brightness, Contrast And Color

    ® PhotoCapture Center : Printing photos from a memory card Adjusting Brightness, Cropping Contrast and Color If your photo is too long or wide to fit the available space on your chosen layout, part of the image will automatically be cropped. Brightness The factory setting is On.
  • Page 180: Borderless Printing

    Chapter 8 Borderless printing Setting your changes as the new default This feature expands the printable area to the edges of the paper. Printing time will be You can save the print settings you use most slightly slower. often by setting them as the default settings. These settings will stay until you change Press a or b to choose Borderless.
  • Page 181: Scan To A Memory Card

    ® PhotoCapture Center : Printing photos from a memory card Scan to a memory card How to set a new default You can save the Scan to Media settings (Quality and File Type) you use most often by setting them as the default settings. These settings will stay until you change them again.
  • Page 182: Routine Maintenance

    Routine maintenance Cleaning and checking Wipe the outside of the machine with a dry, lint-free soft cloth to remove dust. the machine Cleaning the outside of the machine IMPORTANT • Use neutral detergents. Cleaning with volatile liquids such as thinner or benzine will damage the outside surface of the Lift the output paper tray cover and machine.
  • Page 183: Cleaning The Scanner

    Routine maintenance Cleaning the scanner Note In addition to cleaning the scanner glass Lift the document cover (1). Clean the and glass strip with a non-flammable glass scanner glass (2) and the white plastic cleaner, run your finger tip over the glass (3) with a soft lint-free cloth moistened to see if you can feel anything on it.
  • Page 184: Cleaning The Machine's Printer Platen

    Cleaning the machine’s Cleaning the paper pick-up printer platen rollers Pull the paper tray completely out of the CAUTION machine. Be sure to unplug the machine from the AC Unplug the machine from the AC power power outlet before cleaning the printer outlet and open the Jam Clear Cover (1) platen to avoid electrical shock.
  • Page 185: Cleaning The Print Head

    The LCD asks you if you want to start again up to five more times. If the print has cleaning. not improved call Brother Customer Press 1 (Yes). Service. (See Brother numbers on page i The machine starts cleaning the print in the Basic User’s Guide.) head.
  • Page 186: Checking The Print Alignment

    Press a or b to choose Alignment. new ink cartridge. If ink is still missing, Press OK. call Brother Customer Service. (See Brother numbers on page i in the Basic Press Black Start or Color Start. User’s Guide.) The machine starts printing the Alignment Check Sheet.
  • Page 187: Checking The Ink Volume

    Routine maintenance Packing and shipping Checking the ink volume the machine Although an ink volume icon appears on the LCD, you can use the Menu key to see a When you transport the machine, use the large graph showing the ink that is left in each packing materials that came with your cartridge.
  • Page 188 Lift the machine from the front and hook IMPORTANT the tab of the green protective part into the keyed opening (1) on the bottom of • Make sure that the plastic tabs on both the paper tray. Then latch the protective sides of the green protective part (1) have part over the raised portion of the paper securely clicked into place (2).
  • Page 189 ( ) using both hands. cartridges in the carton. Note If you are returning your machine to Brother as part of the Exchange Service, pack only the machine. Keep all separate parts and printed materials to use with your “Exchange” machine.
  • Page 190: Glossary

    Glossary This is a comprehensive list of features and terms that appear in Brother manuals. Availability of these features depends on the model you purchased. ADF (automatic document feeder) Communication error (Comm. Error) The document can be placed in the ADF...
  • Page 191 Brother. For best quality results Brother recommends F/T Ring Time Innobella™ Ink and Paper. The length of time that the Brother Journal Period machine rings (when the Receive Mode setting is Fax/Tel) to notify you to pick up The pre-programmed time period a voice call that it answered.
  • Page 192 Search ® PhotoCapture Center An electronic, numerical or alphabetical Allows you to print digital photos from your listing of stored Speed Dial and Group digital camera at high resolution for photo numbers. quality printing. Speed Dial Photo resolution (B&W only) A pre-programmed number for easy A resolution setting that uses varying shades of gray for the best representation...
  • Page 193 Glossary User Settings A printed report that shows the current settings of the machine. WLAN Report A printed report that shows the result of the WLAN Connection.
  • Page 194 Index Access codes, storing and dialing ....19 Fax, from PC Apple Macintosh See Software User's Guide. See Software User's Guide. Fax, stand-alone receiving at end of conversation ....... 14 into the memory ........ 14 Broadcasting ..........11 out of paper reception ....... 14 setting up Groups for ......21 reducing to fit on paper .....
  • Page 195 Presto! PageManager See Software User's Guide. See also Help in the Presto! PageManager application. Macintosh Print See Software User's Guide. checking alignment ......42 Manual checking quality ........41 transmission ..........10 report ............ 24 Memory Storage ........1 Printing Mode, entering See Software User's Guide.
  • Page 196 Scanning See Software User's Guide. Shipping the machine ......43 Sleep Mode ..........3 Speed Dial storing ...........20 TAD (telephone answering device), external ............17 with two-line jack ........17 Telephone line roll over lines .........16 two-line telephone system ....16 Troubleshooting checking ink volume ......43 Two-line telephone system ......16 TX Lock turning on/off ...........7...
  • Page 197 Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard P.O. Box 6911 Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1 rue Hôtel de Ville, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC, Canada H9B 3H6 Visit us on the World Wide Web http://www.brother.com These machines are made for use in the USA and Canada only. We cannot recommend using...

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