User’s Guide DCP-1510 DCP-1511 DCP-1514 MFC-1810 MFC-1811 MFC-1814 MFC-1815 Not all models are available in all countries.
Brother numbers IMPORTANT For technical and operational help, you must call the country where you bought the machine. Calls must be made from within that country. Register your product Please complete the Brother Warranty Registration or, for your convenience and most efficient way to register your new product, register on-line at http://www.brother.com/registration/ Frequently asked questions (FAQs) The Brother Solutions Center is our one-stop resource for all your machine needs.
User's Guides and where do I find them? Which Guide? What's in it? Where is it? Product Safety Guide Read this Guide first. Please read the Safety Instructions before you set up your machine. See this Guide for trademarks and legal limitations. Printed / In the Box Quick Setup Guide Follow the instructions for setting up your machine and installing the drivers and software for the operating system and connection type you are using.
Table of Contents 1 General information 1 Using the documentation ....................................................................................... 1 Symbols and conventions used in the documentation .................................... 1 Accessing Brother Utilities (Windows® 8).............................................................. 2 Accessing the Software User’s Guide ................................................................... 2 Viewing Documentation................................
4 Sending a fax (MFC-1810, MFC-1811, MFC-1814 and MFC-1815) 35 How to send a fax ................................................................................................35 Cancelling a fax in progress ..........................................................................35 Broadcasting..................................................................................................36 5 Receiving a fax (MFC-1810, MFC-1811, MFC-1814 and MFC-1815) 37 Receive modes .............................
9 Making copies 49 How to copy ......................................................................................................... 49 ID COPY ............................................................................................................. 50 Double-sided ID copy .................................................................................... 50 One-sided ID copy......................................................................................... 51 Other copies ................
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1 General information Using the documentation 1 The following symbols and conventions are used throughout the documentation. Bold Bold style identifies keys on the machine's control panel or on the computer screen. Italics Italicized style emphasizes an important point or refers you to a related topic. Courier New Courier New font identifies the messages shown on the LCD of the machine.
Chapter 1 Accessing Brother Utilities (Windows® 8) If you are using a tablet running Windows® 8, you can make your selections either by tapping the screen or by clicking with your mouse. After the printer driver is installed, the (Brother Utilities) appears on both the Start screen and the desktop. a Tap or click Brother Utilities either on the Start screen or the desktop.
General information a Turn on your computer. Insert the installer CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 1 NOTE If the Brother screen does not appear, go to Computer (My Computer). (For Windows® 8: Click the (File Explorer) icon on the taskbar, and then go to Computer.) Double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then double-click start.exe. b If the model name screen appears, click your model name. c If the language screen appears, click your language. The CD-ROM Top Menu will appear. d e Click User’s Guides.
Chapter 1 Control panel overview 1 The illustrations of the control panel in this User’s Guide show the MFC-1810. 1 2 4 3 06/18 10:00 Fax Only Fax 6 1 On/Off COPY Press 3 4 LCD Displays messages to help you set up and use your machine. 5 2 in 1 (ID) Copy You can copy your Identification card both sides onto one page with the original size. 6 Options You can quickly and easily choose temporary settings for copying. to turn the machine off.
General information 1 4 7 8 9 06/18 10:00 Fax Only Fax 10 7 Menu keys: Clear Deletes entered data or lets you cancel the current setting. Menu Lets you access the Menu to program your settings in the machine. OK Lets you store your settings and confirm LCD messages on the machine. Volume keys: d or c Press to scroll backwards or forwards through menu selections. Press to change the volume when in fax or standby mode. a or b Press to scroll through the menus and options.
Chapter 1 DCP-1510, DCP-1511 and DCP-1514 1 2 3 4 5 Stack Copies：01 100% nnonn Auto 8 1 LCD Displays messages to help you set up and use your machine. 2 Menu keys: Menu Lets you access the Menu to program your settings in the machine. Clear Deletes entered data or lets you cancel the current setting. OK Lets you store your settings and confirm LCD messages on the machine. b or a Press to scroll through the menus and options. 6 6 7 3 SCAN Puts the machine in SCAN mode.
General information Menu and features for MFC models On-screen programming 1 1 1 Your machine has been designed to be easy to use. The LCD provides on-screen programming using the menu keys. How to access the menu mode a b 1 Press Menu. Choose an option. Press 0 for Initial Setup menu. Press 1 for General Setup menu. Press 2 for Fax menu. Press 3 for Copy menu. Press 4 for Printer menu. Press 5 for Print Reports menu. Press 6 for Machine Info. menu. Press 9 for Service menu.
Chapter 1 Menu table 1 Using the menu table, you can change the settings in your machine by pressing the number keys or a and b and OK. Press Menu, and then according to what is shown on the LCD, press the number keys or a and b to highlight different menu options. Press OK to select an option. In the below example, the ring volume setting is changed from Med to Low. 1.General Setup Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options 3.Volume 1.Ring Adjust the ring Low volume.
General information 0.Initial Setup 1 1 0.Initial Setup Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 1.Receive Mode — You can choose the receive mode that best suits your needs. Fax Only* Your machine automatically answers every call as a fax. Fax Only is displayed on the LCD when set. Fax/Tel Your machine controls the line and automatically answers every call. If the call is not a fax, the phone will ring for you to pick up the call. Fax/Tel is displayed on the LCD when set.
Chapter 1 0.Initial Setup (continued) Level 2 Level 3 2.Date&Time 1.Date&Time (Continued) (Continued) 2.Daylight Save 3.Station ID 4.Tone/Pulse — — (not available in New Zealand) 4.Dial Tone (for New Zealand) — Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Time: Enter the time in 24hour format. (e.g. Enter 1, 5, 2, 5 for 15:25.) Set the machine to change for Daylight Saving Time. On It will reset the time forward one hour. Off It will reset the time backward one hour.
General information 0.Initial Setup (continued) Level 2 Level 3 5.Dial Prefix — (for New Zealand) 6.Dial Prefix Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Sets a prefix number that will always be added before the fax number every time you dial. — Enter the prefix number (up to 5 digits) on the dial pad, and then press OK. Page 1 The dial prefix setting will automatically dial a predefined number before every fax number you dial.
Chapter 1 1.General Setup (continued) Level 2 Level 3 2.Paper 1.Paper Type Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page 31 Plain* Recycled Paper 2.Paper Size Sets the size of the paper in the paper tray. 31 A4* Letter Legal Folio 3.Volume 1.Ring Adjusts the ring volume. Low Med* High Off 2.Beeper 3.Speaker When the beeper is on,the machine will beep when you press a key, make a mistake, or after you send or receive a fax. Low Adjusts the speaker volume.
General information 1.General Setup (continued) Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 7.Replace Toner — Sets the machine to continue or stop printing after the LCD shows Replace Toner. Continue The machine will continue printing. Replace the toner cartridge with a new one after the LCD shows Toner Ended. Stop* The machine will stop printing. Replace the toner cartridge with a new one. Page 1 29 The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk. 2.Fax 1 2.
Chapter 1 2.Fax (continued) Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 1.Setup Receive 3.Fax Detect Receives fax messages without pressing Start. When Fax Detect is On, you can receive fax messages without pressing Start. On* The machine can receive a fax automatically, even if you answer the call. Semi (MFC-1815) The machine will only receive a fax call automatically if you answered it using the machine's handset.
General information 2.Fax (continued) Level 2 Level 3 1.Setup Receive 5.Memory Receive (In FAX mode only) (Continued) Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Off Further incoming faxes will not be stored in memory. The machine will then stop automatically answering calls until fresh paper is put in the paper tray. To print the last fax you received, put fresh paper in the tray and press Start. -nnnno+ Press c to make darker, press d to make lighter. (Continued) 6.
Chapter 1 2.Fax (continued) Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 2.Setup Send 3.Overseas Mode If you are having difficulty sending a fax overseas due to a bad connection, then turning on Overseas Mode may help. On Turn this feature on if you are having difficulties sending faxes overseas. This feature will stay on for the next fax only. Off* Keep this setting Off when the network connection is good and you can send an overseas fax sucessfully.
General information 2.Fax (continued) Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 4.Report Setting 1.Transmission You can use the Transmission Verification Report as proof that you sent a fax. This 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. On Prints a report after every fax you send. On+Image Prints a report after every fax you send.
Chapter 1 2.Fax (continued) Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 6.Remaining Jobs — You can check which jobs are in the memory and lets you cancel scheduled jobs. [XXX] Please follow the prompts on the LCD. 1.Compatibility If you are having difficulty sending or receiving a fax due to possible interference on the telephone line, adjust the equalization for compatibility to reduce the modem speed for fax operations. Normal* Sets the modem speed at 14400 bps.
General information 3.Copy (continued) Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 2.Brightness — Adjusts the copy brightness for copies. -nnnno+ Press c to increase the brightness or press d to decrease the brightness. -nnnon+ -nnonn+* Page 1 -nonnn+ -onnnn+ 3.Contrast — Adjust the contrast to help an image look sharper and more vivid. -nnnno+ -nnnon+ -nnonn+* Press c to increase the contrast or press d to decrease the contrast. -nonnn+ -onnnn+ 4.ID Copy 1.
Chapter 1 4.Printer 1 4.Printer Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options 1.Print Options 1.Test Print Prints a test page. — 2.Auto Continue — If this setting is enabled, the machine will automatically clear a paper size error, and will use the paper loaded in the paper tray. On* 3.Reset Printer — Restores the printer settings to the original factory default settings. 1.Reset Off Descriptions 2 Page Size mismatch is displayed on the LCD and printing does not occur. 2.
General information 5.Print Reports (continued) Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options 3.Fax Journal — Prints a list of information about your last 200 incoming and outgoing faxes. — Descriptions 2 Page 1 (TX: transmit.) (RX: receive.) 4.User Settings — Lists your settings. — The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk. 6.Machine Info 1 6.Machine Info. Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options 1.Serial No. — You can check the serial number of your machine. — 2.Version 1.
Chapter 1 Menu and features for DCP models On-screen programming 1 1 Your machine has been designed to be easy to use. The LCD provides on-screen programming using the menu keys. How to access the menu mode a b Press Menu. c Press OK when the option you want appears on the LCD. The LCD will then show the next menu level. d Press a or b to scroll to your next menu selection. e Press OK. When you have finished setting an option, the LCD will show Accepted. f Press Stop/Exit to exit Menu mode.
General information Menu table 1 Using the menu table, you can change the settings in your machine by pressing a and b and OK. Press Menu, and then according to what is shown on the LCD, press a and b to highlight different menu options. Press OK to select an option. In the below example, the paper type setting is changed from Plain to Recycled Paper. 1.General Setup Level 2 Level 3 1.Paper 1.Paper Type Descriptions 1 Options Plain* Recycled Paper a b Press Menu. Press a or b to choose 1.
Chapter 1 1.General Setup (continued) Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 2.Ecology 1.Toner Save You can save toner using this feature. On Increases the page yield of the toner cartridge. When you set Toner Save to On, print appears lighter. Page Off* 2.Auto Power Off If the machine is in Deep Sleep mode for several hours, it will go into Power Off mode automatically. To disable the Power Off mode, press and hold 3.LCD Contrast — 29 Off* 1 hour 2 hours 4 hours 8 hours .
General information 2.Copy 1 1 2.Copy Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 1.Quality — You can choose the Copy resolution for your type of document. Auto* Auto is the recommended mode for ordinary printouts. Suitable for documents that contain both text and photographs. Text Suitable for documents containing mainly text. Photo Better copy quality for photographs. Receipt Suitable for copying receipts.
Chapter 1 2.Copy (continued) Level 2 Level 3 4.ID Copy 3.Contrast Descriptions 1 (Continued) Options Descriptions 2 -nnnno+ Press a to increase the contrast or press b to decrease the contrast. -nnnon+ -nnonn+* Page -nonnn+ -onnnn+ 4.2in1/1in1 2in1* Allows you to use the 2 in 1 (ID) Copy key as a double- sided copy. 50 1in1 Allows you to use the 2 in 1 (ID) Copy key as a one-sided copy. 51 The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk. 3.Printer 1 3.
General information 4.Machine Info. (continued) Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 3.Page Counter — You can check the number of pages the machine has printed during its life. Total Displays the total page count. List Displays the page counter for lists. Copy Displays the page counter for copies. Print Displays the page counter for printed pages. 4.User Settings — Lists your settings. — 5.Parts Life 1.Toner You can check the percentage of Toner life that remains.
Chapter 1 Entering text (MFC-1810, MFC-1811, MFC-1814 and MFC-1815) When setting certain menu selections, such as the Station ID and the name of a Speed Dial, you will need to type text characters. The dial pad keys have letters printed on them. The keys: 0, # and l do not have printed letters because they are used for special characters. Press the appropriate dial pad key the number of times shown in this reference table to access the character you want.
General information Ecology features Deep Sleep mode 1 1 If the machine does not receive any jobs for a certain length of time, the machine will go into Deep Sleep mode automatically and the LCD will show Deep Sleep. The machine will wake up when it receives a fax (MFC-1810, MFC-1811, MFC-1814 and MFC-1815 only) or a print job. Toner Settings If the machine is in Deep Sleep mode for several hours, it will then go into Power Off mode automatically.
Chapter 1 Receiving faxes in Continue Mode (MFC-1810, MFC-1811, MFC-1814 and MFC-1815 only) The machine can store received faxes in the memory if you choose Continue mode when the LCD shows Replace Toner. When received faxes are printed in Continue mode the LCD will ask if the print quality of the fax is OK. If the quality is not good, choose 2.No. The machine will keep the faxes stored in the memory so you can reprint them after you replace the toner cartridge with a new one.
2 Paper Setting Paper settings Paper Type a 2 d 2 2 e Press a or b to choose A4, Letter, Legal, Folio. Press OK. 2 Press Stop/Exit. (For MFC-1810, MFC-1811, MFC-1814 and MFC-1815) Press Menu, 1, 2, 1 and go to step d. (For DCP-1510, DCP-1511 and DCP-1514) Press Menu and then press a or b to choose 1.General Setup. Press OK. b Press a or b to choose 1.Paper. Press OK. c Press a or b to choose 1.Paper Type. Press OK. d Press a or b to choose Plain or Recycled Paper. Press OK.
Chapter 2 Acceptable paper Types of paper to avoid 2 IMPORTANT Print quality may vary according to the type of paper you are using. Paper capacity of the paper tray Paper size A4, Letter, Legal, Folio Paper types Plain paper, Recycled paper No. of sheets up to 150 (80 gsm) Paper weight 65 - 105 gsm Some important guidelines when selecting paper are: DO NOT use inkjet paper because it may cause a paper jam or damage your machine.
3 Loading documents How to load documents Size: a Lift up and unfold the ADF document output support flap. Adjust the paper guides (1) to fit the width of your document. 3 3 Using the scanner glass 3 A4, Letter, Legal, Folio How to load documents c (1) The ADF can hold up to 10 pages and feeds each sheet individually. We recommend you use standard 80 gsm paper and always fan the pages before putting them in the ADF.
Chapter 3 b Using the document guidelines on the left and top, place the document face down in the upper left corner of the scanner glass. c Close the document cover. IMPORTANT If the document is a book or is thick do not slam the cover or press on it.
4 Sending a fax (MFC-1810, MFC-1811, MFC-1814 and MFC-1815) How to send a fax The following steps show you how to send a fax. a Press FAX. 4 After placing the document on the scanner glass, close the document cover. 4 NOTE • To use the scanner glass, the ADF must be empty. • If you want to change the fax resolution, press b or Resolution and then press a or b or Resolution to choose the fax resolution. b Load your document. If you are sending from the ADF: c d Enter the fax number.
Chapter 4 Broadcasting Broadcasting lets you send the same fax message to more than one fax number. You can include Speed Dial numbers and up to 20 manually dialled numbers in the same broadcast. Before you begin the broadcast The LCD will display the Broadcast job number followed by the fax number or name being dialled (for example, #001 0123456789). Press a or b to show the broadcast job number (for example, Broadcast#001). 4 b 4 Choose the fax number or name being dialled, and press OK.
Receiving a fax (MFC-1810, MFC-1811, MFC-1814 and MFC-1815) 5 5 Receive modes 5 You must choose a receive mode depending on the external devices and telephone services you have on your line. Choosing the receive mode 5 By default, your machine will automatically receive any faxes that are sent to it. The diagrams below will help you choose the correct mode. (For more detailed information about the receive modes, see Menu table on page 8.
Chapter 5 Receive Mode settings Ring Delay Press a or b to choose how many times the line rings before the machine answers (02-10 for Australia, 01-10 for New Zealand, 00-10 for some countries). Press OK. (For MFC-1815) If Fax Detect is Semi: If Fax Detect is Off: 5 If you are at the machine and answer a fax call first by lifting the external handset (MFC-1810, MFC-1811 and MFC-1814 only) or the machine (MFC-1815 only), press Start and then press 2 to receive a fax.
6 Dialling and storing numbers (MFC-1810, MFC-1811, MFC-1814 and MFC-1815) Storing numbers 6 You can set up your machine for easy dialling by storing Speed Dials. When you dial a speed dial number, the LCD shows the name, if you stored it, or the number. Storing Speed Dial numbers Changing or Deleting Speed Dial numbers a b a c Do one of the following: Enter the name using the dial pad (up to 15 characters).
Chapter 6 How to dial c Press the dial pad key for the first few letters of the name. (Use the chart on Entering text (MFC-1810, MFC-1811, MFC-1814 and MFC-1815) on page 28 to help you enter letters.) Press OK. d Press a or b to scroll until you find the name you are looking for. Press OK. e Press Start. 6 You can dial in any of the following ways. Manual dialling 6 Use the dial pad to enter all the digits of the telephone or fax number.
Dialling and storing numbers (MFC-1810, MFC-1811, MFC-1814 and MFC-1815) a Press Menu, 2, 0, 2. The screen displays the current setting. b Press a or b to choose Display#. Press OK. The Caller ID of the last call will appear on the display. If no ID is stored, the beeper will sound and No Caller ID will appear on the display. Go to step d. c Press a or b to scroll through the Caller ID memory to choose the Caller ID you want to view, and then press OK.
7 Using PC-FAX (MFC-1810, MFC-1811, MFC-1814 and MFC-1815) 7 PC-FAX Receive (For Windows® only) If you turn on the PC-Fax Receive feature your machine will store received faxes in memory and send them to your PC automatically. You can then use your PC to view and store these faxes. a (For MFC-1811 and MFC-1814) Press Menu, 2, 5, 1. 7 (For MFC-1810 and MFC-1815) Press Menu, 2, 6, 1. b Press a or b to choose On (or Off). Press OK.
Using PC-FAX (MFC-1810, MFC-1811, MFC-1814 and MFC-1815) NOTE • Before you can set up PC-Fax Receive you must install the MFL-Pro Suite software on your PC. Make sure your PC is connected and turned on. (See Software User’s Guide: PC-FAX receiving) • If your machine has an error and is unable to print faxes from memory, you can use this setting to transfer your faxes to a PC. (See Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report (MFC-1810, MFC-1811, MFC-1814 and MFC-1815) on page 74.
Chapter 7 PC-FAX sending 7 You can send a file created in any application on your PC as a standard fax. NOTE • The PC-FAX software can only send Black & White fax documents in A4 size. • Please install MFL-Pro Suite software, connect your machine and PC before using PC-FAX sending. Sending a file as a PC-FAX a b 44 Create a file in any application on your PC. Click File, then Print.
Using PC-FAX (MFC-1810, MFC-1811, MFC-1814 and MFC-1815) c Choose Brother PC-FAX as your printer, and then click Print. The PC-FAX sending dialog box appears: 2 1 d 1 Dial Pad 2 Address Book 7 Enter a fax number using any of the following methods: Use the dial pad to enter the number and then click the button. Click the Address Book button, and then choose a member or group from the Address Book. If you make a mistake, click All Clear to delete all the entries.
8 Telephone and external devices (MFC-1810, MFC-1811, MFC-1814 and MFC-1815) Voice operations (MFC-1815 only) 8 Voice calls can be made with the handset by using the dial pad or by pressing (Address Book) twice and entering a two digit Speed Dial number. Making a telephone call a Pick up the handset. b When you hear the dial tone, enter a 8 number using the dial pad or press (Address Book) twice and enter a two digit Speed Dial number. c Replace the handset to hang up.
Telephone and external devices (MFC-1810, MFC-1811, MFC-1814 and MFC-1815) Connections 8 The external TAD must be connected as shown in the illustration below. Recording an outgoing message (OGM) a Record 5 seconds of silence at the beginning of your message. (This allows your machine time to listen for the fax CNG tones of automatic transmissions before they stop.) b Limit your speaking to 20 seconds. For example: “After the beep, leave a message.” 1 EXT.
Chapter 8 External and extension telephones For Fax/Tel mode only 8 NOTE You can connect a separate telephone directly to your machine as shown in the diagram below. 1 2 EXT. LINE (Example for Australia) Extension telephone 2 External telephone 3 Protective Cap Before you connect an external telephone, remove the protective cap (3) from the EXT. jack on the machine. When you are using an external telephone, the LCD shows Telephone.
9 Making copies How to copy a (For MFC-1810, MFC-1811, MFC-1814 and MFC-1815) Press COPY. 9 After placing the document on the scanner glass, close the document cover. 9 NOTE To use the scanner glass, the ADF must be empty. c b Load your document. (For MFC-1810, MFC-1811, MFC-1814 and MFC-1815) (For MFC-1810, MFC-1811, MFC-1814 and MFC-1815) Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies you want (up to 99 copies).
Chapter 9 ID COPY Press OK and then press Stop/Exit. 9 d You can copy your identification card for both one-sided and double-sided. (For MFC-1810, MFC-1811, MFC-1814 and MFC-1815) Press COPY. Double-sided ID copy can copy both sides of your identification card onto one page, keeping the original card size. The result of the double-sided ID copy is shown below. (For DCP-1510, DCP-1511 and DCP-1514) Press a or b to enter the number of copies you want.
Making copies i Turn over your identification card and place it at the left side of the scanner glass. d (For MFC-1810, MFC-1811, MFC-1814 and MFC-1815) Press COPY. e (For MFC-1810, MFC-1811, MFC-1814 and MFC-1815) Enter the number of copies you want. 1 (For DCP-1510, DCP-1511 and DCP-1514) Press a or b to enter the number of copies you want. 1 j f Place your identification card face down on the scanner glass. g Press 2 in 1 (ID) Copy. 4 mm or greater (top, left) Press Start to scan.
Chapter 9 Other copies 9 Make sure you are in COPY mode. Use the Options or Copy Options key to quickly set the following copy settings only for the next copy. Press Menu selections Options (MFC-1810, MFC-1811, MFC-1814 and MFC-1815 only) Press a or b, then press OK (MFC-1810, MFC-1811, MFC-1814 and MFC-1815 only) (DCP-1510, DCP-1511 and DCP-1514 only) Press a, b, d or c, then press OK 9 9 (DCP-1510, DCP-1511 and DCP-1514 only) Press a or b, then press OK.
Making copies Press Menu selections Options (MFC-1810, MFC-1811, MFC-1814 and MFC-1815 only) Press a or b, then press OK (MFC-1810, MFC-1811, MFC-1814 and MFC-1815 only) (DCP-1510, DCP-1511 and DCP-1514 only) Press a, b, d or c, then press OK 9 9 (DCP-1510, DCP-1511 and DCP-1514 only) Press a or b, then press OK.
10 How to scan to a computer Scanning a document as a PDF file using ControlCenter4 10 10 (For further information: See Software User’s Guide: Scanning) NOTE The screens on your PC may vary depending on your model. ControlCenter4 is a software utility that lets you quickly and easily access the applications you use most often. a b Load your document.
How to scan to a computer c Choose Advanced Mode and then click OK. d Click File in the Scan tab.
Chapter 10 1 2 3 4 5 1 Choose PDF (*.pdf) from the File Type drop-down list. 2 You can enter the file name you want to use for the document. 3 You can save the file to the default folder, or choose your preferred folder by clicking the (Browse) button. 4 You can choose a scanning resolution from the Resolution drop-down list. 5 You can choose the document size from the Document Size drop-down list. e 56 Click Scan. The machine starts the scanning process.
How to scan to a computer Scanning using the SCAN key 10 NOTE If you want to use this function, install the MFL-Pro Suite and connect the machine to your PC with a USB cable. a Load your document. (See How to load documents on page 33.) b Press c Press a or b to choose Scan to PC. Press OK. d Press a or b to choose a scan type (File, E-mail or Image.) Press OK. e Press a or b to choose Start Scan. Press OK. f Press Start. The machine starts the scanning process. (SCAN).
Chapter 10 c Click Device Scan Settings. d Choose the File tab. You can change the default settings. 1 2 3 4 5 1 You can choose the file type from the drop-down list. 2 You can enter the file name you want to use for the document. 3 You can save the file to the default folder, or choose your preferred folder by clicking the (Browse) button. 4 You can choose a scanning resolution from the Resolution drop-down list. 5 You can choose the document size from the Document Size drop-down list.
A Troubleshooting and other information A Consumable items A The drum unit and toner cartridge are two separate consumables. Make sure both are installed as an assembly. For more information on how to replace the consumable items, see the instructions included with the drum unit for replacing the drum unit or see the instructions listed on the box of the toner cartridge for replacing the toner cartridge.
• The projected life for each of the toner cartridges is based on ISO/IEC 19752. Frequency of replacement will vary depending on the complexity of printed pages, percentage of coverage and type of media used. • Availability of toner cartridges differs from one country to another. Visit the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/ or contact your local Brother office for further details.
Troubleshooting and other information Identifying your problem A First, check the following: The machine's power cord is connected correctly and the machine is turned on. All of the protective parts have been removed. Paper is inserted correctly in the paper tray. The interface cables are securely connected to the machine and the computer.
Error and maintenance messages The most common error and maintenance messages are shown below. If you need more help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips: Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/. Error Message Cause Action Cartridge Error Put the Toner Cartridge back in. The toner cartridge is not installed correctly. Put the toner cartridge firmly into the drum unit, and then put is back in the machine. Verify you are using a genuine Brother toner cartridge.
Troubleshooting and other information Error Message Cause Action Self-Diagnostic The temperature of the fuser unit does not rise to a specified temperature within the specified time. Turn the machine off, wait a few seconds, and then turn it on again. Leave the machine idle for 15 minutes with the power on. The fuser unit is too hot. Toner Low If the LCD shows Toner Low you can still print; however, the machine is telling you that the toner cartridge is near the end of its life.
If you are having difficulty with your machine A Most problems can be easily resolved by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/. Telephone and Fax problems (MFC-1810, MFC-1811, MFC-1814 and MFC-1815) If you cannot send or receive a fax, check the following: 3 2 1 Check the machine's power cord is connected correctly and the machine is turned on.
Troubleshooting and other information 4 Change the compatibility setting to Basic(for VoIP). You may be able to send and receive faxes by lowering the connection speed. a b c d Press Menu, 2, 0, 1. Press a or b to choose Basic(for VoIP). Press OK. Press Stop/Exit. If, after trying all of the above the problem is still not resolved, turn the machine off, and then turn it on.
Improving the print quality A NOTE Brother does not recommend the use of cartridges other than Brother Original cartridges or the refilling of used cartridges with toner from other sources. If you are having problems with print results, check the following: 1 The machine's environment. Choose a location where the temperature remains between 10 C and 32.5 C and the humidity is between 20% to 80% (without condensation). 5 6 2 3 4 2 Acceptable paper is loaded in the paper tray.
Troubleshooting and other information 4 Replace a toner cartridge or a drum unit. For more information on how to replace the consumable items, see the instructions included with the drum unit for replacing the drum unit or see the instructions listed on the box of the toner cartridge for replacing the toner cartridge. 5 Clean the inside of the machine. Cleaning the scanner glass Clean the white plastic surface (1) and scanner glass (2).
Cleaning the corona wire Slide the green tab from left to right and right to left several times. (5) NOTE Be sure to return the tab to the home position (a) (5). If you do not, printed pages may have a vertical stripe. Clean the drum unit if black or white dots appear on printed pages Push down the lock lever and take the toner cartridge out of the drum unit.
Troubleshooting and other information Turn the drum unit gear by hand while looking at the surface of the drum roller (1). (1) Wipe the surface of the drum gently with a dry cotton swab until the dust or glue on the surface comes off.
6 Check the printer driver settings. Try changing the Print Settings in the Basic tab. If the paper is curled or the toner is not fixed well on the paper, you can adjust these settings in Improve Print Output. Click Other Print Options in the Advanced tab.
Troubleshooting and other information Document Jams (MFC-1810, MFC-1811, MFC-1814 and MFC-1815) f Insert a piece of stiff paper, such as cardstock, into the ADF to push any small paper scraps through. A Follow the steps below to handle a document jam in the ADF. a b Open the ADF cover. Pull the jammed document out. If the document rips or tears, be sure you remove all small paper scraps to prevent future jams. c d e Close the ADF cover. g h Close the document cover. Press Stop/Exit.
Paper Jams Always remove all paper from the paper tray and straighten the stack when you add new paper. This helps prevent multiple sheets of paper from feeding through the machine at one time and prevents paper jams. a b Turn the machine off. c d Remove all paper loaded in the tray. e A (1) Wait at least 15 minutes for the product to cool down before you touch the internal parts of the product. Use both hands to slowly pull out the jammed paper. f 72 Open the scanner cover.
Troubleshooting and other information WARNING HOT SURFACE i Place the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back in to the machine. j Close the top cover. After pulling the pull-arm (1) on the left side of the machine down, close the scanner cover using both hands. (1) g h Push down the lock lever and take the toner cartridge out of the drum unit. Remove the jammed paper if there is any inside the drum unit. Put the toner cartridge back into the drum unit until the lock lever lifts automatically.
Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report (MFC-1810, MFC-1811, MFC-1814 and MFC-1815) Transferring faxes to your PC You can transfer the faxes from your machine’s memory to your PC. a A If the LCD shows: Scan Unable XX We recommend transferring your faxes to another fax machine or to your PC. (See Transferring faxes to another fax machine on page 74 or Transferring faxes to your PC on page 74.) From the Click NOTE c 74 b Make sure that you have set PC Fax Receive on the machine.
Troubleshooting and other information Transferring the Fax Journal report to another fax machine A If you have not set up your Station ID, you cannot enter fax transfer mode. (See Station ID (Menu, 0, 3) on 0.Initial Setup.) a b Press Menu, 9, 0, 2. c Press Start. Enter the fax number to which the Fax Journal report will be forwarded. Cleaning and Checking the machine A Make sure to read the guidelines in the Product Safety Guide before cleaning the machine.
B Specifications B General B Model DCP-1510 Printer Type Laser Print Method Electrophotographic Laser Printer Power Source 220 - 240 V AC 50/60 Hz Power Consumption 1 (Average) Dimensions DCP-1511 DCP-1514 Peak Approx. 1,080 W at 25 C Printing Approx. 380 W at 25 C MFC-1810 MFC-1811 MFC-1814 MFC-1815 Copying Approx. 380 W at 25 C Ready Approx. 40 W at 25 C Deep Sleep Approx. 0.8 W Power Off 2 3 Approx. 0.28 W Approx. 1.
Specifications Model Noise Level DCP-1510 DCP-1511 DCP-1514 Sound Printing Pressure LPAm = 52 dB (A) Printing LWAd = 6.60 B (A) Temperature Operat ing 10 to 32.5 C Humidity Operat ing Sound Power MFC-1810 MFC-1811 MFC-1814 MFC-1815 Storage 0 to 40 C 20 to 80% (without condensation) Storage 10 to 90% (without condensation) Interface USB Hi-Speed USB 2.0 4 5 It is recommended you use a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no more than 2 metres long.
Document Size B Model DCP-1510 ADF(automatic document feeder) — Scanner Glass One sheet per time Document Size ADF — Scanner Glass Length: Up to 300.0 mm ADF — Scanner Glass Up to 2.0 kg Weight 78 DCP-1511 DCP-1514 MFC-1810 MFC-1811 MFC-1814 Up to 10 pages A4, Letter, Legal, Folio Width: Up to 215.
Specifications Print media Model Paper Input B DCP-1510 Paper Tray DCP-1511 DCP-1514 MFC-1810 Paper Type Plain Paper, Recycled Paper Paper Size A4, Letter, Legal, Folio Paper Weight 65 to 105 gsm Maximum Paper Capacity Up to 150 sheets of 80 gsm Plain paper Paper Face-Down Output Output Tray MFC-1811 MFC-1814 MFC-1815 Up to 50 sheets of 80 gsm Plain Paper (face-down delivery to the face-down output paper tray) B 79
Fax B Model DCP-1510 Modem Speed — 14,400 bps (with Automatic Fallback) Scanning Width — Max. 208 mm Printing Width — Max. 208 mm Greyscale DCP-1511 DCP-1514 MFC-1810 MFC-1811 MFC-1814 — 8 bit/256 levels Horizontal — 8 dot/mm Vertical — Standard: 3.85 line/mm — Fine: 7.7 line/mm — Photo: 7.7 line/mm — Superfine: 15.
Specifications Copy B Model DCP-1510 Copy Width Max.
Scanner B Model DCP-1510 Colour Yes TWAIN Compliant Yes (Windows® XP/ Windows Vista® / Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 / Mac OS X v10.6.8, 10.7.x, 10.8.x 1) WIA Compliant Yes (Windows® XP / Windows Vista® / Windows® 7 / Windows® 8) ICA Compliant Yes (Mac OS X v10.6.8, 10.7.x, 10.8.
Specifications Printer B Model DCP-1510 DCP-1511 DCP-1514 MFC-1810 Resolution Up to 2400 600 dpi (HQ1200 technology) Print Speed 1 Up to 20 pages/minute (A4 size) MFC-1811 MFC-1814 MFC-1815 Up to 21 pages/minute (LTR size) First Print Out Time 2 Less than 10 seconds at 23 C / 230 V 1 The print speed may vary depending on the type of document you print.
C Index A Speed Dial ............................................ 40 using the Search key ............................ 40 Dimensions .............................................. 76 Document how to load ........................................... 33 jam ........................................................ 71 Drum unit ................................................. 59 cleaning ................................................ 68 Address Book .............................................
M Macintosh See Software User’s Guide. Maintenance, routine ...............................75 Manual dialling ...................................................40 Menu Table DCP models ..........................................23 MFC models ...........................................8 Mode, entering fax .........................................................35 Multi-line connections (PABX) .................47 P Paper .......................................................32 jam .........................
W Weights ....................................................76 Windows® See Software User’s Guide.
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