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Home > Table of Contents Table of Contents Before You Use Your Brother Machine ............................................................................................... 1 Definitions of Notes ........................................................................................................................................ 2 Trademarks ....................................................................................................................................................
Home > Table of Contents Scan to FTP ....................................................................................................................................... 77 Scan to Network (Windows) ............................................................................................................... 82 Web Services for Scanning on Your Network (Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10) ................ 88 Change Scan Button Settings from ControlCenter4 (Windows)......................................
Home > Table of Contents Set up Groups for Broadcasting ....................................................................................................... 229 Combine Address Book Numbers ................................................................................................... 235 Telephone Services and External Devices................................................................................................. 237 Use BT Call Sign .........................................................
Home > Table of Contents Conditions for Using Brother Web Connect...................................................................................... 389 Set Up Brother Web Connect ........................................................................................................... 393 Scan and Upload Documents Using Brother Web Connect ............................................................. 403 Download and Print Documents Using Brother Web Connect ............................................
Home > Table of Contents Set Telephone Line Compatibility for Interference and VoIP Systems ............................................. 485 Network Problems...................................................................................................................................... 487 Error Messages for Network Problems ............................................................................................ 488 Where Can I Find My Brother Machine's Network Settings? ..........................
Home > Table of Contents Brother Numbers........................................................................................................................................
Home > Before You Use Your Brother Machine Before You Use Your Brother Machine • Definitions of Notes • Trademarks • Important Note 1
Home > Before You Use Your Brother Machine > Definitions of Notes Definitions of Notes We use the following symbols and conventions throughout this User's Guide: WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injuries. CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injuries.
Home > Before You Use Your Brother Machine > Trademarks Trademarks BROTHER is either a trademark or a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, SharePoint, Internet Explorer, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote and OneDrive are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Apple, Mac, Safari, AirPrint, the AirPrint logo, iPad, iPhone and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc.
Home > Before You Use Your Brother Machine > Important Note Important Note • Do not use this product outside the country of purchase as it may violate the wireless telecommunication and power regulations of that country. • Not all models are available in all countries. • Windows 10 in this document represents Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Education and Windows 10 Enterprise. • Windows Server 2008 in this document represents Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2.
Home > Introduction to Your Brother Machine Introduction to Your Brother Machine • Control Panel Overview • Control Panel Overview • Touchscreen LCD Overview • How to Navigate the Touchscreen LCD • Settings Screen Overview • Access Brother Utilities (Windows) 5
Home > Introduction to Your Brother Machine > Control Panel Overview Control Panel Overview Related Models: DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW The control panel may vary depending on your model. >> MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW 1 2 3 4 1. One Touch Buttons Store and recall up to eight fax and telephone numbers.
2-sided Press to copy on both sides of a sheet of paper. Options Press to access temporary settings for faxing, scanning, or copying. 3. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Displays messages to help you set up and use the machine. If the machine is in Fax Mode, the LCD displays: a 01/01 12:00AM Fax Only b a. Date & Time b. Receive Mode When you press COPY, the LCD displays: c d Stack Copies:01 100% □□■□□ Auto g f e c. Type of copy d. Number of copies e. Quality f. Contrast g. Copy ratio 4.
5. Menu Buttons Clear Press to delete entered data or cancel the current setting. Menu Press to access the Menu for programming your machine settings. OK Press to store your machine settings. d or c Press to scroll back or forward through menu selections. a or b • Press to scroll up or down through menus and options. • Press to change the resolution in Fax Mode. Press to access speed dial numbers. 6. Dial Pad • Use to dial fax and telephone numbers. • Use as a keyboard to enter text or characters.
1. Power On/Off . • Turn the machine on by pressing • Turn the machine off by pressing and holding . The LCD displays [Shutting Down] and stays on for a few seconds before turning off. 2. Function Buttons Copy/Scan Options Press to access temporary settings for scanning or copying. WiFi (for wireless models) Press the WiFi button and launch the wireless installer on your computer. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up a wireless connection between your machine and your network.
4. Menu Buttons Menu Press to access the Menu for programming your machine settings. Clear • Press to delete entered data. • Press to cancel the current setting. OK Press to store your machine settings. a or b Press to scroll up or down through menus and options. 5. Stop/Exit • Press to stop an operation. • Press to exit from a menu. 6. Start • Press to start copying. • Press to start scanning documents.
Home > Introduction to Your Brother Machine > Control Panel Overview Control Panel Overview Related Models: MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW The control panel may vary depending on your model. 2 1 3 4 5 6 1. Near Field Communication (NFC) (MFC-L2750DW) If your Android™ device supports the NFC feature, you can print from your device or scan documents to your device by touching it to the NFC symbol on the control panel. 2.
Home > Introduction to Your Brother Machine > Touchscreen LCD Overview Touchscreen LCD Overview Related Models: MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW When a Home screen is displayed, press d or c to display the other Home screens. The Home screen displays the machine's status when the machine is idle. When displayed, this screen indicates that your machine is ready for the next command. The available features will vary depending on your model. 1 2 5 6 4 3 1.
4. [Settings] Press to access the [Settings] menu. If Secure Function Lock or Setting Lock has been turned on, a lock icon appears on the LCD. You must unlock the machine to use Settings. 5. or (Wireless Status for wireless models) Press to configure wireless settings. If you are using a wireless connection, a four-level indicator in each of the Home screens displays the current wireless signal strength. 0 Max Wireless LAN Disabled 6.
The warning icon view it, and then press appears when there is an error or maintenance message; press the message area to to return to Ready Mode. NOTE • This product adopts the font of ARPHIC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
Home > Introduction to Your Brother Machine > How to Navigate the Touchscreen LCD How to Navigate the Touchscreen LCD Related Models: MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Press your finger on the LCD to operate it. To display and access all the options, press d c or a b on the LCD to scroll through them. The following steps explain how to navigate through changing a machine setting. In this example, the LCD Backlight setting is changed from [Light] to [Med].
6. Press [Med]. 7. Press .
Home > Introduction to Your Brother Machine > Settings Screen Overview Settings Screen Overview Related Models: MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Press to view the current machine status on the LCD. Use the Settings menu to access all of your Brother machine's settings. 1. Toner • Displays the remaining toner life. • Press to access the [Toner] menu. 2. Tray Setting Press to change the paper size and paper type settings. 3. Eco Mode Press to access the [Eco Mode] menu. 4.
Home > Introduction to Your Brother Machine > Access Brother Utilities (Windows) Access Brother Utilities (Windows) Brother Utilities is an application launcher that offers convenient access to all Brother applications installed on your computer. 1. Do one of the following: • (Windows 7) Click • (Start) > All Programs > Brother > Brother Utilities. (Windows 8) Tap or click • (Brother Utilities) either on the Start screen or the desktop. (Windows 8.
Related Information • Introduction to Your Brother Machine • Uninstall the Brother Software and Drivers (Windows) 19
Home > Introduction to Your Brother Machine > Access Brother Utilities (Windows) > Uninstall the Brother Software and Drivers (Windows) Uninstall the Brother Software and Drivers (Windows) 1. Do one of the following: • (Windows 7) Click • (Start) > All Programs > Brother > Brother Utilities. (Windows 8) Tap or click • (Brother Utilities) either on the Start screen or the desktop. (Windows 8.
Home > Paper Handling Paper Handling • Load Paper • Paper Settings • Recommended Print Media • Load Documents • Unscannable and Unprintable Areas • Using Special Paper 21
Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper Load Paper • Load and Print Using the Paper Tray • Load and Print Paper in the Manual Feed Slot 22
Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Load and Print Using the Paper Tray Load and Print Using the Paper Tray • Load Paper in the Paper Tray 23
Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Load and Print Using the Paper Tray > Load Paper in the Paper Tray Load Paper in the Paper Tray • If the Check Size setting is set to On and you pull the paper tray out of the machine, a message appears on the LCD asking if you want to change the paper size and paper type. Change the paper size and paper type settings if needed, following the LCD instructions.
7. Lift the support flap to prevent paper from sliding off the output tray.
Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Load and Print Paper in the Manual Feed Slot Load and Print Paper in the Manual Feed Slot • Load and Print Plain Paper, Thin Paper, Recycled Paper and Bond Paper in the Manual Feed Slot • Load and Print on Thick Paper and Labels in the Manual Feed Slot • Load and Print on Envelopes in the Manual Feed Slot 26
Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Load and Print Paper in the Manual Feed Slot > Load and Print Plain Paper, Thin Paper, Recycled Paper and Bond Paper in the Manual Feed Slot Load and Print Plain Paper, Thin Paper, Recycled Paper and Bond Paper in the Manual Feed Slot When you load a different paper size in the tray, you must change the Paper Size setting in the machine or on your computer at the same time. 1. Lift the support flap to prevent paper from sliding off the face down output tray. 2.
• Load paper into the manual feed slot with the printing surface facing up. • Make sure the paper is straight and in the correct position in the manual feed slot. If it is not, the paper may not be fed correctly, resulting in a skewed printout or a paper jam. • To remove a small printout from the output tray, use both hands to lift up the scanner cover. • You can still use the machine while the scanner cover is up. To close the scanner cover, push it down with both hands. 5.
Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Load and Print Paper in the Manual Feed Slot > Load and Print on Thick Paper and Labels in the Manual Feed Slot Load and Print on Thick Paper and Labels in the Manual Feed Slot When you load a different paper size in the tray, you must change the Paper Size setting in the machine or on your computer at the same time. 1. Open the machine's back cover (the face up output tray).
Change your print preferences in the Print screen before sending the print job from your computer. 6. After the printed page comes out from the back of the machine, load the next sheet of paper in the manual feed slot. Repeat for each page that you want to print. 7. Close the back cover (the face up output tray) until it locks in the closed position.
Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Load and Print Paper in the Manual Feed Slot > Load and Print on Envelopes in the Manual Feed Slot Load and Print on Envelopes in the Manual Feed Slot When you load a different paper size in the tray, you must change the Paper Size setting in the machine or on your computer at the same time. 1. Open the machine's back cover (the face up output tray). The machine automatically turns on Manual Feed mode when you load paper in the manual feed slot. 2.
• Load the envelope into the manual feed slot with the printing surface facing up. • Pull the envelope out completely when you reload the envelope into the manual feed slot. • Do not put more than one envelope in the manual feed slot at one time, as it may cause a jam. • Make sure the envelope is straight and in the correct position on the manual feed slot. If it is not, the envelope may not be fed correctly, resulting in a skewed printout or a paper jam. 6. Send your print job to the machine.
Home > Paper Handling > Paper Settings Paper Settings • Change the Paper Size and Paper Type • Change the Check Paper Size Setting 33
Home > Paper Handling > Paper Settings > Change the Paper Size and Paper Type Change the Paper Size and Paper Type When you change the size and type of the paper you load in the tray, you must change the Paper Size and Paper Type settings on the LCD at the same time. >> DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/ MFC-L2710DW 1. Press Menu. 2.
Home > Paper Handling > Paper Settings > Change the Check Paper Size Setting Change the Check Paper Size Setting When you turn on your machine's Check Size setting, the machine displays a message when you remove a paper tray, asking if you changed the paper size and paper type. The default setting is On. >> DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/ MFC-L2710DW 1. Press Menu. 2.
Home > Paper Handling > Recommended Print Media Recommended Print Media To get the best print quality, we recommend using the paper listed in the table.
Home > Paper Handling > Load Documents Load Documents You can send a fax, make copies and scan from the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) and from the scanner glass.
Home > Paper Handling > Load Documents > Load Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Load Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Related Models: DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Use the ADF when copying or scanning multiple-page, standard-sized documents. • The ADF can hold up to 50 pages and feed each sheet individually. • Use standard 80 g/m2 paper. • Make sure documents with correction fluid or written in ink are completely dry.
Home > Paper Handling > Load Documents > Load Documents on the Scanner Glass Load Documents on the Scanner Glass Use the scanner glass to fax, copy, or scan one page at a time. Document Sizes Supported Length: Up to 300 mm Width: Up to 215.9 mm Weight: Up to 2 kg To use the scanner glass, the ADF must be empty. 1. Lift the document cover. 2. Place the document on the scanner glass face down. 3. Place the corner of the page in the upper left corner of the scanner glass. 4. Close the document cover.
Home > Paper Handling > Unscannable and Unprintable Areas Unscannable and Unprintable Areas The measurements in the table below show maximum unscannable and unprintable areas from the edges of the most commonly-used paper sizes. These measurements may vary depending on the paper size or settings in the application you are using. 1 2 4 3 Do not attempt to scan, copy, or print into these areas; your output will not reflect anything in these areas.
Home > Paper Handling > Using Special Paper Using Special Paper Always test paper samples before purchasing them to ensure desirable performance. • DO NOT use inkjet paper; it may cause a paper jam or damage your machine. • If you use bond paper, paper with a rough surface, or paper that is wrinkled or creased, the paper may exhibit degraded performance. Store paper in its original packaging and keep it sealed. Keep the paper flat and away from moisture, direct sunlight and heat.
Home > Print Print • Print from Your Computer (Windows) • Print from Your Computer (Mac) • Cancel a Print Job • Test Print 42
Home > Print > Print from Your Computer (Windows) Print from Your Computer (Windows) • Print a Document (Windows) • Print Settings (Windows) • Change the Default Print Settings (Windows) • Print a Document Using the BR-Script3 Printer Driver (PostScript® 3™ Language Emulation) (Windows) • Monitor the Status of the Machine from Your Computer (Windows) 43
Home > Print > Print from Your Computer (Windows) > Print a Document (Windows) Print a Document (Windows) 1. Select the print command in your application. 2. Select Brother XXX-XXXX (where XXXX is the name of your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button. The printer driver window appears. 3. Make sure you have loaded the correct size paper in the paper tray. 4. Click the Paper Size drop-down list, and then select your paper size. 5.
Related Information • Print from Your Computer (Windows) Related Topics: • Print Settings (Windows) 45
Home > Print > Print from Your Computer (Windows) > Print Settings (Windows) Print Settings (Windows) Basic Tab 1. Paper Size Select the size of the paper you want to use. You can either choose from standard paper sizes or create a custom paper size. 2. Orientation Select the orientation (portrait or landscape) of your printout. If your application contains a similar setting, we recommend that you set the orientation using the application. 3.
5. Resolution Select the print resolution. As print resolution and speed are related, the higher the resolution, the longer it will take to print the document. 6. Print Settings Select the type of document you want to print. Manual Settings... Specify advanced settings such as brightness, contrast, and other settings. Graphics Use Printer Halftone Select this option to use the printer driver to express halftones. Brightness Specify the brightness. Contrast Specify the contrast.
9. Paper Source Select the paper source setting according to your print conditions or purpose. First Page Select the paper source to use for printing the first page. Other Pages Select the paper source to use for printing the second and subsequent pages. Advanced Tab 1. Scaling Select these options to enlarge or reduce the size of the pages in your document. Fit to Paper Size Select this option to enlarge or reduce the document pages to fit a specified paper size.
3. Use Watermark Select this option to print a logo or text on your document as a watermark. Select one of the preset watermarks, add a new watermark, or use an image file you have created. 4. Header-Footer Print Select this option to print the date, time and PC login user name on the document. 5. Toner Save Mode Select this feature to conserve toner by using less toner to print documents; printouts appear lighter, but are still legible. 6.
Home > Print > Print from Your Computer (Windows) > Change the Default Print Settings (Windows) Change the Default Print Settings (Windows) When you change an application's print settings, the changes only apply to documents printed with that application. To change print settings for all Windows applications, you must configure the printer driver properties. 1. Do one of the following: • For Windows Server 2008 Click • (Start) > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Printers.
Home > Print > Print from Your Computer (Windows) > Print a Document Using the BR-Script3 Printer Driver (PostScript® 3™ Language Emulation) (Windows) Print a Document Using the BR-Script3 Printer Driver (PostScript® 3™ Language Emulation) (Windows) Related Models: DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW The BR-Script3 printer driver lets you print PostScript® data more clearly.
Home > Print > Print from Your Computer (Windows) > Monitor the Status of the Machine from Your Computer (Windows) Monitor the Status of the Machine from Your Computer (Windows) The Status Monitor utility is a configurable software tool for monitoring the status of one or more devices, allowing you to get immediate notification of errors. • Do one of the following: - Double-click the - (Windows 7) Click icon in the task tray. (Start) > All Programs > Brother > Brother Utilities.
Home > Print > Print from Your Computer (Mac) Print from Your Computer (Mac) • Print a Document (Mac) • Print Options (Mac) • Monitor the Status of the Machine from Your Computer (Mac) 53
Home > Print > Print from Your Computer (Mac) > Print a Document (Mac) Print a Document (Mac) 1. Make sure you have loaded the correct size paper in the paper tray. 2. From an application, such as Apple TextEdit, click the File menu, and then select Print. 3. Select Brother XXX-XXXX (where XXXX is your model name). 4. Type the number of copies you want in the Copies field. 5. Click the Paper Size pop-up menu, and then select your paper size. 6.
Home > Print > Print from Your Computer (Mac) > Print Options (Mac) Print Options (Mac) Page Setup 1. Paper Size Select the size of the paper you want to use. You can either choose from standard paper sizes or create a custom paper size. 2. Orientation Select the orientation (portrait or landscape) of your printout. If your application contains a similar setting, we recommend that you set the orientation using the application. 3.
Layout 1. Pages per Sheet Select the number of pages to print on a single sheet of paper. 2. Layout Direction Select the page order when printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper. 3. Border Select the type of border to use when printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper. 4. Two-Sided Select whether to print on both sides of the paper. 5. Reverse page orientation Select this option to rotate the printed image 180 degrees. 6.
Paper Handling 1. Collate pages Select this option to print sets of multi-page documents in the original page order. When this option is selected, one complete copy of your document will print, and then reprint according to the number of copies you choose. If this option is not selected, then each page will print according to the number of copies chosen before the next page of the document is printed. 2. Pages to Print Select which pages you want to print (even pages or odd pages). 3.
Print Settings 1. Media Type Select the type of media you want to use. To achieve the best print results, the machine automatically adjusts its print settings according to the selected media type. 2. Print Quality Select the print resolution you want. Because print quality and speed are related, the higher the quality, the longer it will take to print the document. 3. Paper Source Select the paper source setting according to your print conditions or purpose. 4.
Secure Print 1. Secure Print (Available only for certain models) This feature ensures that confidential or sensitive documents do not print until you enter a password on the machine's control panel.
Home > Print > Print from Your Computer (Mac) > Monitor the Status of the Machine from Your Computer (Mac) Monitor the Status of the Machine from Your Computer (Mac) The Status Monitor utility is a configurable software tool for monitoring the status of a device, allowing you to get immediate notification of error messages, such as paper empty or paper jam, at preset update intervals. You can also access Web Based Management. 1.
Home > Print > Cancel a Print Job Cancel a Print Job >> DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/ MFC-L2710DW 1. Press Stop/Exit. To cancel multiple print jobs, press and hold Stop/Exit for four seconds. MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW 1. Press . To cancel multiple print jobs, press and hold for about four seconds.
Home > Print > Test Print Test Print If there are problems with print quality, follow these instructions to do a test print: >> DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> DCP-L2550DN >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW 1. Press Menu. 2. Press a or b to display the [Printer] option, and then press OK. 3. Press a or b to display the [Print Options] option, and then press OK. 4. Press the [Test Print] option, and then press OK. 5.
Home > Scan Scan • Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine • Scan from Your Computer (Windows) • Scan from Your Computer (Mac) • Configure Scan Settings Using Web Based Management 63
Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine • Scan Photos and Graphics • Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File • Scan to an Editable Text File (OCR) • Scan to Email Attachment • Scan to FTP • Scan to Network (Windows) • Web Services for Scanning on Your Network (Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10) • Change Scan Button Settings from ControlCenter4 (Windows) • Change Scan Button Settings from Brother iPrint&Scan (Mac) • Configure
Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Scan Photos and Graphics Scan Photos and Graphics Send scanned photos or graphics directly to your computer. Use the Scan button on the machine to make temporary changes to the scan settings. To make permanent changes, use Brother's ControlCenter software (Windows) or Brother iPrint&Scan (Mac).
• [Remove Bkg. Clr] (available only for the [Colour] and [Grey] options.) 9. Press OK. 10. Press Start. The machine starts scanning. If using the machine's scanner glass, follow the LCD instructions to complete the scanning job. MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW 1. Load your document. 2. Press [Scan] > [to PC] > [to Image]. 3. If the machine is connected over the network, press a or b to display the computer where you want to send data, and then press the computer name.
• [Remove Background Colour] (available only for the [Colour] and [Grey] options.) 7. Press [OK]. 8. Press [Start]. The machine starts scanning. If using the machine's scanner glass, follow the LCD instructions to complete the scanning job.
Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File Scan documents and save them to a folder on your computer as PDF files. Use the Scan button on the machine to make temporary changes to the scan settings. To make permanent changes, use Brother's ControlCenter software (Windows) or Brother iPrint&Scan (Mac).
9. Press OK. 10. Press Start. The machine starts scanning. If using the machine's scanner glass, follow the LCD instructions to complete the scanning job. MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW 1. Load your document. 2. Press [Scan] > [to PC] > [to File]. 3. If the machine is connected over the network, press a or b to display the computer where you want to send data, and then press the computer name. If the LCD prompts you to enter a PIN for the computer, enter the four-digit PIN on the LCD and then press [OK]. 4.
7. Press [OK]. 8. Press [Start]. The machine starts scanning. If using the machine's scanner glass, follow the LCD instructions to complete the scanning job.
Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Scan to an Editable Text File (OCR) Scan to an Editable Text File (OCR) Your machine can convert characters in a scanned document to text using optical character recognition (OCR) technology. You can edit this text using your preferred text-editing application. ABC ABC • The Scan to OCR feature is available for certain languages. • Use the Scan button on the machine to make temporary changes to the scan settings.
(available only for the [Colour] and [Grey] options.) 9. Press OK. 10. Press Start. The machine scans the document, converts it to editable text, and then sends it to your default word processing application. MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW 1. Load your document. 2. Press [Scan] > [to PC] > [to OCR]. 3. If the machine is connected over the network, press a or b to display the computer where you want to send data, and then press the computer name.
(available only for the [Colour] and [Grey] options.) 7. Press [OK]. 8. Press [Start]. The machine starts scanning. If using the machine's scanner glass, follow the LCD instructions to complete the scanning job.
Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Scan to Email Attachment Scan to Email Attachment Send a scanned document as an email attachment. • Use the Scan button on the machine to make temporary changes to the scan settings. To make permanent changes, use Brother's ControlCenter software (Windows) or Brother iPrint&Scan (Mac). • The Scan to Email feature does not support Webmail services.
The machine starts scanning. If you are using the machine's scanner glass, follow the LCD instructions to complete the scanning job. • In order to change scan settings, Brother's ControlCenter software must be installed on a computer connected to the machine. 8. Select the scan settings you want to change: • [Scan Type] • [Resolution] • [File Type] • [Document Size] • [ADF Auto Deskew] (available for certain models) • [Remove Bkg. Clr] (available only for the [Colour] and [Grey] options.) 9.
Option Description 2-sided Scan: Short Edge 6. Select the scan settings you want to change: • [Resolution] • [File Type] • [Scan Type] • [Document Size] • [Scan Settings] • [ADF Auto Deskew] (available for certain models) • [Remove Background Colour] (available only for the [Colour] and [Grey] options.) 7. Press [OK]. 8. Press [Start]. The machine starts scanning. If using the machine's scanner glass, follow the LCD instructions to complete the scanning job.
Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Scan to FTP Scan to FTP Related Models: DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Scan documents directly to an FTP server when you need to share the scanned information. For added convenience, configure different profiles to save your favourite Scan to FTP destinations.
Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Scan to FTP > Set up a Scan to FTP Profile Set up a Scan to FTP Profile Related Models: DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Set up a Scan to FTP Profile to scan and upload the scanned data directly to an FTP location. We recommend Microsoft Internet Explorer 11/Edge for Windows and Safari 9/10 for Mac. Make sure that JavaScript and Cookies are always enabled in whichever browser you use. 1. Start your web browser.
5. Click the Scan to FTP/Network Profile menu in the left navigation bar. 6. Select the profile you want to set up or change. 7. In the Profile Name field, type a name for this server profile (up to 15 alphanumeric characters). The machine will display this name on the LCD. 8. In the Host Address field, type the Host Address (for example: ftp.example.com; up to 64 characters) or the IP address (for example: 192.23.56.189). 9. Change the Port Number setting used to access the FTP server.
13. Click the File Name drop-down list, and then select a file name prefix from the preset names provided, or from user-defined names. The file name used for the scanned document will be the file name prefix you select, followed by the last six digits of the flatbed/ADF scanner counter and the file extension (for example: "Estimate_098765.pdf"). 14. Click the Quality drop-down list, and then select a quality setting.
Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Scan to FTP > Upload Scanned Data to an FTP Server Upload Scanned Data to an FTP Server Related Models: DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Share scanned information by saving it to your FTP server. >> DCP-L2550DN >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW DCP-L2550DN 1. Load your document. 2. Press (SCAN). 3. Press a or b to select the [Scan to FTP] option, and then press OK. 4. Press a or b to select one of the profiles listed, and then press OK.
Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Scan to Network (Windows) Scan to Network (Windows) Scan documents directly to a CIFS server on your local network. For added convenience, you can configure different profiles to save your favourite Scan to Network destinations.
Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Scan to Network (Windows) > Set up a Scan to Network Profile Set up a Scan to Network Profile Related Models: MFC-L2750DW Set up a Scan to Network Profile to scan and upload scanned data directly to a folder on a CIFS server. We recommend Microsoft Internet Explorer 11/Edge for Windows and Safari 9/10 for Mac. Make sure that JavaScript and Cookies are always enabled in whichever browser you use. 1. Start your web browser.
5. Click the Scan to FTP/Network Profile menu in the left navigation bar. 6. Select the profile you want to set up or change. 7. In the Profile Name field, type a name for this server profile (up to 15 alphanumeric characters). The machine will display this name on the LCD. 8. In the Network Folder Path field, type the path to the folder on the CIFS server where you want to send your scanned data. 9.
12. Click the Document Size drop-down list, and then select your document size from the list. This is necessary to make sure the scanned file is the correct size. 13. Click the File Size drop-down list, and then select your file size from the list. 14. Click the Remove Background Colour drop-down list, and then select the level from the list. You can use this feature to remove the background colour of documents to make the scanned data more legible. 15.
Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Scan to Network (Windows) > Set up a Scan to Network Profile > Set the Date and Time Using Web Based Management Set the Date and Time Using Web Based Management Make sure the date and time and the time zone settings are set correctly using Web Based Management or the control panel, so the machine's time matches the time being used by the server providing authentication. Ignore step 1, if you already have a Web Based Management window open.
Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Scan to Network (Windows) > Upload Scanned Data to a CIFS Server Upload Scanned Data to a CIFS Server Related Models: MFC-L2750DW 1. Load your document. 2. Press [Scan] > [to Network]. 3. The server profiles you have set up using Web Based Management are listed. Select the profile you want.
Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Web Services for Scanning on Your Network (Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10) Web Services for Scanning on Your Network (Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10) The Web Services protocol enables Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10 users to scan using a Brother machine on the network. You must install the driver via Web Services.
Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Web Services for Scanning on Your Network (Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10) > Use Web Services to Install Drivers Used for Scanning (Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10) Use Web Services to Install Drivers Used for Scanning (Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10) Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Use Web Services to monitor printers on the network.
Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Web Services for Scanning on Your Network (Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10) > Scan Using Web Services from the Brother Machine (Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10) Scan Using Web Services from the Brother Machine (Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10) Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW If you have installed the driver for scanning via Web Services, you can access the Web
Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Web Services for Scanning on Your Network (Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10) > Configure Scan Settings for Web Services Configure Scan Settings for Web Services Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW 1. Do one of the following: • Windows 7 Click • (Start) > Devices and Printers. Windows 8 Move your mouse to the lower right corner of your desktop.
Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Change Scan Button Settings from ControlCenter4 (Windows) Change Scan Button Settings from ControlCenter4 (Windows) 1. Click the (ControlCenter4) icon in the task tray, and then click Open. 2. Click the Device Settings tab. 3. Click the Device Scan Settings button. The Device Scan Settings dialog box appears. 4. Click the tab for the Scan to action you want to change (Image, OCR, E-mail, or File). 5. Change the settings as needed. 6.
Settings Applicable Features Image OCR E-mail File File Type Yes Yes Yes Yes Target Application Yes Yes - - OCR Language - Yes - - File Name Yes Yes Yes Yes Destination Folder or Scan Location Yes Yes Yes Yes Show Save As Window - - - Yes Show Folder - - - Yes File Size Priority Yes - Yes Yes Resolution Yes Yes Yes Yes Scan Type Yes Yes Yes Yes Document Size Yes Yes Yes Yes Brightness Yes Yes Yes Yes Contrast Yes Yes Yes Yes ID Card Scan
• Auto Use for any type of document. This mode automatically picks an appropriate colour depth for the document. • Black & White Use for text or line art images. • Grey (Error Diffusion) Use for photographic images or graphics. (Error Diffusion is a method for creating simulated grey images without using true grey dots. Black dots are put in a specific pattern to give a grey appearance.) • True Grey Use for photographic images or graphics.
Related Topics: • Scan Photos and Graphics • Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File • Scan to an Editable Text File (OCR) • Scan to Email Attachment 95
Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Change Scan Button Settings from Brother iPrint&Scan (Mac) Change Scan Button Settings from Brother iPrint&Scan (Mac) 1. In the Finder menu bar, click Go > Applications, and then double-click the iPrint&Scan icon. The Brother iPrint&Scan screen appears. 2. If your Brother machine is not selected, click the Select your Machine button, and then follow the on-screen instructions to select your Brother machine. 3.
Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Configure Certificate for Signed PDF Configure Certificate for Signed PDF If you select Signed PDF for Scan features, you must configure a certificate on your machine using Web Based Management. To use Signed PDF, you must install a certificate on your machine and your computer. 1. Start your web browser.
Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Disable Scanning from Your Computer Disable Scanning from Your Computer Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW You can disable the ability to scan from your computer. Set the pull scan setting using Web Based Management. 1. Start your web browser.
Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) Scan from Your Computer (Windows) There are several ways you can use your computer to scan photos and documents on your Brother machine. Use the software applications provided by Brother, or use your favourite scanning application.
Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) Use ControlCenter4 Home Mode to access your machine's main features.
Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) Select Home Mode as the mode setting for ControlCenter4. 1. Load your document. (ControlCenter4) icon in the task tray, and then click Open. 2. Click the 3. Click the Scan tab. 4. Select the Document Type. 5. Change the document's Scan Size, if needed. 6. Click (Scan).
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Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) > Select Document Type Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) Select Document Type Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) • Select the Document Type option that matches the type of original you want to scan.
Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) > Select Document Type Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) > Custom Scan Settings (Windows) Custom Scan Settings (Windows) Select Custom in the Document Type list to change advanced scan settings. • Select Custom, and then click the Custom Settings button. The Custom Scan Settings dialog box appears.
Brightness Set the Brightness level by dragging the slider to the right or left to lighten or darken the image. If the scanned image is too light, set a lower brightness level and scan the document again. If the image is too dark, set a higher brightness level and scan the document again. You can also type a value into the field to set the Brightness level. Contrast Increase or decrease the Contrast level by moving the slider to the right or left.
Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) > Change Scan Size Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) Change Scan Size Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) For faster scan speeds, select the exact size of your document from the Scan Size drop-down menu.
Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) > Crop a Scanned Image Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) Crop a Scanned Image Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) The crop tool on the Image Editing Toolbar lets you trim unwanted areas from your scanned image. Use the Zoom In and Zoom Out tools to help view the image to be cropped. Image Editing Toolbar 1.
a. Expands the scanned image so that the entire image fits in the window. b. Zooms in on the image. c. Zooms out of the image. d. Rotates the image counter-clockwise 90 degrees. e. Rotates the image clockwise 90 degrees. f. Click and drag the frame to adjust the area to be cropped. 3. Click OK. The edited image appears in the image viewer.
Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) > Print Scanned Data Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) Print Scanned Data Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) Scan a document on your Brother machine, and then print copies using the printer driver features that are available in ControlCenter4. 1. Scan a document. 2. Click Print. a. Shows which images are currently selected. b.
Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) > Scan to an Application Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) Scan to an Application Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) The Open with an Application button lets you scan an image directly into your graphics application for editing. Select Home Mode as the mode setting for ControlCenter4. 1. Load your document. 2.
Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) > Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) Select Home Mode as the mode setting for ControlCenter4. 1. Load your document. 2. Click the (ControlCenter4) icon in the task tray, and then click Open. 3. Click the Scan tab. 4. Select the Document Type. 5.
To save the document as a password-protected PDF, select Secure PDF Single-Page (*.pdf) or Secure PDF Multi-Page (*.pdf) from the File Type drop-down list, click , and then type the password. 10. To change the file name, click the Change button, if needed. 11. Click the folder icon to browse and select the folder where you want to save your scanned documents. 12. Click OK. The scanned document is saved to the destination folder as a PDF.
Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) > Scan Both Sides of a Document Automatically Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) Scan Both Sides of a Document Automatically Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) Related Models: MFC-L2750DW Select Home Mode as the mode setting for ControlCenter4. 1. Load documents in the ADF. To scan both sides of a document automatically, you must use the ADF, not the flatbed scanner glass. 2.
• Click (Print) to print scanned data. • Click (Open with an Application) to open scanned data in another application. • Click (Send E-mail) to attach scanned data to an email. • Click (OCR) to convert your scanned document to an editable text file.
Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) > Scan Settings for ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) Scan Settings for ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) Settings Applicable Features Open with an Application OCR Send E-mail Save File Type - Yes Yes Yes Target Application Yes Yes - - OCR Language - Yes - - File Name - - - Yes Scan Location - - - Yes Show Folder - - - Yes File Size Priority - - Yes Yes File Type Select the
Target Application Select the destination application from the drop-down list. OCR Language Set the optical character recognition (OCR) language to match the language of the scanned document's text. File Name Click Change to change the file name's prefix. Scan Location Select the Folder or SharePoint radio button to specify the destination where you want to save your scanned documents. Show Folder Select this option to automatically display the destination folder after scanning.
Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode gives you more control over the details of your machine's features and allows you to customise one-button scan actions.
Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) > Scan Photos and Graphics Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) Scan Photos and Graphics Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) Send scanned photos or graphics directly to your computer. Select Advanced Mode as the mode setting for ControlCenter4. 1. Load your document. 2. Click the (ControlCenter4) icon in the task tray, and then click Open. 3. Click the Scan tab. 4.
5. Change the scan settings, such as file format, file name, destination folder, resolution and colour, if needed. • To change the file name, click Change. • To change Destination Folder, click the folder icon. • To preview and configure the scanned image, select the PreScan check box. 6. Click Scan. The machine starts scanning. The image opens in the application you have selected.
Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) > Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) Scan documents and save them to a folder on your computer as PDF files. Select Advanced Mode as the mode setting for ControlCenter4. 1. Load your document. 2. Click the (ControlCenter4) icon in the task tray, and then click Open.
4. Click the File button. The scan settings dialog box appears. 5. Click the File Type drop-down list, and then select a PDF file. To save the document as a password-protected PDF, select Secure PDF Single-Page (*.pdf) or Secure PDF Multi-Page (*.pdf) from the File Type drop-down list, click , and then type the password. 6. Click the folder icon to browse and select the folder where you want to save your scanned documents. 7.
Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) > Scan Both Sides of a Document Automatically Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) Scan Both Sides of a Document Automatically Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) Related Models: MFC-L2750DW Select Advanced Mode as the mode setting for ControlCenter4. 1. Load documents in the ADF. To scan both sides of a document automatically, you must use the ADF, not the flatbed scanner glass. 2.
Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) > Scan Both Sides of an ID Card Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) Scan Both Sides of an ID Card Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) Select Advanced Mode as the mode setting for ControlCenter4. 1. Place an ID card on the scanner glass. 2. Click the (ControlCenter4) icon in the task tray, and then click Open. 3. Click the Scan tab.
4. Click the File button. The scan settings dialog box appears. 5. Select the ID Card Scan check box. The instruction dialog box appears. 6. Read the instructions on the screen, and then click OK. 7. Change the scan settings, such as file format, file name, scan location, resolution and colour, if needed. 8. Click Scan. The machine starts scanning one side of the identification card. 9.
Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) > Scan to Email Attachment Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) Scan to Email Attachment Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) Send a scanned document as an email attachment. • Select Advanced Mode as the mode setting for ControlCenter4. • The Scan to Email feature does not support Webmail services.
4. Click the E-mail button. The scan settings dialog box appears. 5. Change the scan settings, such as file format, file name, destination folder, resolution and colour, if needed. • To change the file name, click Change. • To change Destination Folder, click the folder icon. • To preview and configure the scanned image, select the PreScan check box.
6. Click Scan. The machine starts scanning. Your default email application opens and the scanned image is attached to a new, blank email message.
Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) > Scan to an Editable Text File (OCR) Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) Scan to an Editable Text File (OCR) Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) Your machine can convert characters in a scanned document to text using optical character recognition (OCR) technology. You can edit this text using your preferred text-editing application.
5. Change the scan settings, such as file format, file name, destination folder, resolution and colour, if needed. • To change the file name, click Change. • To change Destination Folder, click the folder icon. • To preview and configure the scanned image, select the PreScan check box. 6. Click Scan. The machine scans the document, converts it to editable text, and then sends it to your default word processing application.
Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) > Scan Settings for ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) Scan Settings for ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) Settings Applicable Features Image OCR E-mail File File Type Yes Yes Yes Yes Target Application Yes Yes - - OCR Language - Yes - - File Name Yes Yes Yes Yes Scan Location or Destination Folder Yes Yes Yes Yes Show Folder - - - Yes Show Save As Window - - -
• XML Paper Specification (*.xps) (the XML Paper Specification is available for Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10, and when using applications that support XML Paper Specification files) For Email and File • Microsoft Office Word (*.docx) (Available only for certain models) • Microsoft Office PowerPoint (*.pptx) (Available only for certain models) • Microsoft Office Excel (*.xlsx)(Available only for certain models) For OCR • HTML 3.2 (*.htm) • HTML 4.0 (*.htm) • Microsoft Excel 2003, XP (*.
• Black & White Use for text or line art images. • Grey (Error Diffusion) Use for photographic images or graphics. (Error Diffusion is a method for creating simulated grey images without using true grey dots. Black dots are put in a specific pattern to give a grey appearance.) • True Grey Use for photographic images or graphics. This mode is more accurate because it uses up to 256 shades of grey. • 24bit Colour Use to create an image with the most accurate colour reproduction.
Default Select this option to restore all settings to their factory setting values.
Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) > Scan Using Nuance™ PaperPort™ 14SE or Other Windows Applications Scan Using Nuance™ PaperPort™ 14SE or Other Windows Applications You can use the Nuance™ PaperPort™ 14SE application for scanning. To download the Nuance™ PaperPort™ 14SE application, click • (Brother Utilities), select Do More in the left navigation bar, and then click PaperPort. • Nuance™ PaperPort™ 14SE supports Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10.
7. Adjust the settings in the Scanner Setup dialog box, if needed. 8. Click the Document Size drop-down list, and then select your document size. To scan both sides of the document (MFC-L2750DW): Automatic 2-sided scan is available only when using the ADF. You cannot use PreScan to preview an image. 9. Click PreScan if you want to preview your image and crop unwanted portions before scanning. 10. Click Start. The machine starts scanning.
Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) > Scan Using Nuance™ PaperPort™ 14SE or Other Windows Applications > TWAIN Driver Settings (Windows) TWAIN Driver Settings (Windows) • Note that the item names and assignable values will vary depending on the machine. • The Contrast option is available only when selecting the Grey (Error Diffusion), True Grey, or 24bit Colour options from the Scan Type settings. 1.
4. Document Size Select the exact size of your document from a selection of preset scan sizes. If you select Custom, the Custom Document Size dialog box appears and you can specify the document size. 5. Brightness Set the Brightness level by dragging the slider to the right or left to lighten or darken the image. If the scanned image is too light, set a lower brightness level and scan the document again. If the image is too dark, set a higher brightness level and scan the document again.
Emphasise the characters of the original by making them bold. - Blurred Character Correction Correct the broken or incomplete characters of the original to make them easier to read. - Edge Emphasis Make the characters of the original sharper. - Reduce Noise Improve and enhance the quality of your scanned images with this selection. The Reduce Noise option is available when selecting the 24bit Colour option and the 300 x 300 dpi, 400 x 400 dpi, or 600 x 600 dpi scan resolution.
Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) > Scan Using Windows Fax and Scan Scan Using Windows Fax and Scan Windows Fax and Scan application is another option that you can use for scanning. • Windows Fax and Scan uses the WIA scanner driver. • If you want to crop a portion of a page after pre-scanning the document, you must scan using the scanner glass (also called the flatbed). 1. Load your document. 2. Launch Windows Fax and Scan. 3. Click File > New > Scan. 4.
Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) > Scan Using Windows Fax and Scan > WIA Driver Settings (Windows) WIA Driver Settings (Windows) Paper source Select the Document Feeder or Flatbed option from the drop-down list. Picture Type (Image Type) Select Color picture, Grayscale picture, Black and white picture or text, or Custom Settings for the type of document you want to scan. To change advanced settings, click the Adjust the quality of the scanned picture link.
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Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Mac) Scan from Your Computer (Mac) There are several ways you can use your Mac to scan photos and documents on your Brother machine. Use the software applications provided by Brother or your favourite scanning application.
Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Mac) > Scan Using Brother iPrint&Scan (Mac) Scan Using Brother iPrint&Scan (Mac) 1. In the Finder menu bar, click Go > Applications, and then double-click the iPrint&Scan icon. The Brother iPrint&Scan screen appears. 2. If your Brother machine is not selected, click the Select your Machine button, and then follow the on-screen instructions to select your Brother machine. 3. Click the Scan icon, and then follow the on-screen instructions to scan your documents.
Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Mac) > Scan Using TWAIN-Compliant Applications (Mac) Scan Using TWAIN-Compliant Applications (Mac) You can also scan using TWAIN-compliant applications. For more information about the scanning procedure, see the manual for your application. To use Brother TWAIN Driver, go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com and download Scanner Driver. 1. Start your graphics application, and then select the scan operation.
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Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Mac) > Scan Using TWAIN-Compliant Applications (Mac) > TWAIN Driver Settings (Mac) TWAIN Driver Settings (Mac) 1 2 3 4 5 6 • Item names and assignable values will vary depending on the machine. • The Contrast setting is available only when selecting Gray (Error Diffusion), True Gray, or 24bit Color from the Scan Type options. 1. Resolution Select a scanning resolution from the Resolution pop-up menu.
4. Adjust Image Click the Adjust Image button to adjust other image qualities. Brightness Set the Brightness level by dragging the slider to the right or left to lighten or darken the image. If the scanned image is too light, set a lower brightness level and scan the document again. If the image is too dark, set a higher brightness level and scan the document again. You can also type a value in the box to set the brightness.
Home > Scan > Configure Scan Settings Using Web Based Management Configure Scan Settings Using Web Based Management • Set the Scan File Name Using Web Based Management 148
Home > Scan > Configure Scan Settings Using Web Based Management > Set the Scan File Name Using Web Based Management Set the Scan File Name Using Web Based Management Set up a file name for scanned data using Web Based Management. 1. Start your web browser. Type "http://machine's IP address" in your browser's address bar (where "machine's IP address" is the IP address of the machine or the print server name). For example: http://192.168.1.2 No password is required by default.
Home > Copy Copy • Copy a Document • Enlarge or Reduce Copied Images • Make N in 1 Copies Using the Page Layout Feature • Sort Copies • Copy an ID Card • Copy on Both Sides of the Paper (2-sided Copy) • Copy Options 150
Home > Copy > Copy a Document Copy a Document >> DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/ MFC-L2710DW 1. Make sure you have loaded the correct size paper in the paper tray. 2. Do one of the following: • Place the document face up in the ADF. (available only for certain models) (If you are copying multiple pages, we recommend using the ADF.
2. Do one of the following: • Place the document face up in the ADF. (If you are copying multiple pages, we recommend using the ADF.) • Place the document face down on the scanner glass. 3. Press ([Copy]). The LCD displays: 4. To enter the number of copies you want, do one of the following: • Press [-] or [+] using the LCD. • Use the dial pad. • Press to display a numeric keypad on the LCD, and then enter the number of copies. Press [OK]. 5. Press [Start].
Home > Copy > Enlarge or Reduce Copied Images Enlarge or Reduce Copied Images Select an enlargement or reduction ratio to resize your copied data. >> DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/ MFC-L2710DW 1. Load your document. 2. Do one of the following: • For MFC models (COPY). Press Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies you want.
• If you select [Custom(25-400%)], press (backspace) to erase the displayed percentage, or press d to move the cursor, and then enter an enlargement or reduction ratio from [25%] to [400%] . Press [OK]. • If you selected [100%] or the [Auto] option, go to the next step. 8. When finished, press [OK]. (If the [OK] button is displayed.) 9. Press [Start]. • [Auto] sets the machine to calculate the reduction ratio that best fits the size of paper. • [Auto] is only available when using the ADF.
Home > Copy > Make N in 1 Copies Using the Page Layout Feature Make N in 1 Copies Using the Page Layout Feature The N in 1 copy feature saves paper by copying two or four pages of your document onto one page of the copy. >> DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/ MFC-L2710DW 1. Load your document. 2. Do one of the following: • For MFC models Press (COPY).
MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW 1. Load your document. 2. Press ([Copy]). 3. Enter the number of copies. 4. Press [Options]. 5. Press a or b to display the [Page Layout] option, and then press [Page Layout]. 6. Press a or b to display the options, and then press the option you want. Option Description 2in1(Portrait) 2in1(Landscape) 4in1(Portrait) 4in1(Landscape) 7. When finished, press [OK]. 8. Press [Start]. If you placed the document in the ADF, the machine scans the pages and starts printing.
Home > Copy > Sort Copies Sort Copies Sort multiple copies. Pages will be stacked in the order they are fed, that is: 1, 2, 3, and so on. >> DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/ MFC-L2710DW 1. Load your document. 2. Do one of the following: • For MFC models (COPY). Press Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies you want.
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Home > Copy > Copy an ID Card Copy an ID Card • You may copy an identification card only to the extent permitted under applicable laws. For more detailed information, see the Product Safety Guide. >> DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/ MFC-L2710DW 1. (For MFC models) Press (COPY). 2. Place an identification card face down near the upper left corner of the scanner glass. 1 1 4.
6. After the machine has scanned the first side, turn over the identification card. 7. Press Start to scan the other side. MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW 1. Place your identification card face down near the upper left corner of the scanner glass. 1 1 4.0 mm or greater (top, left) 2. Press [Copy] > [2 in 1 ID Copy]. 3. Enter the number of copies. 4. Press [Start]. The machine scans one side of the identification card. 5.
Home > Copy > Copy on Both Sides of the Paper (2-sided Copy) Copy on Both Sides of the Paper (2-sided Copy) Reduce the amount of paper you use by copying onto both sides of the paper. • You must choose a 2-sided copy layout from the following options before you can start 2-sided copying. • The layout of your original document determines which 2-sided copy layout you should choose. • To use the automatic 2-sided copy feature, you must load your document in the ADF.
DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/ MFC-L2710DW 1. Load your document. 2. Do one of the following: • For MFC models (COPY). Press Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies you want. • For DCP models Press a or b to enter the number of copies you want. 3. Do one of the following: • Press 2-sided. • Press Options or Copy/Scan Options. Press a or b to select [2-sided], and then press OK. 4. Press a or b to display [Layout Long] or [Layout Short], and then press OK. 5.
7. When finished, press [OK]. 8. Press [Start]. If you placed the document in the ADF, the machine scans the pages and starts printing. If you are using the scanner glass, go to the next step. 9. After the machine scans the page, place the next page on the scanner glass, and then press [Yes] to scan the next page. 10. After scanning all the pages, press [No] to finish.
Home > Copy > Copy Options Copy Options >> DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/ MFC-L2710DW To change Copy settings, press the Options button. Menu selections Options Quality Select the copy quality for your type of document. Stack/Sort Select to stack or sort multiple copies. Stack 1 1 2 2 Sort 2 Density 1 2 1 Increase the brightness to make the text lighter.
Menu selections Options 2-sided Select to copy on both sides of the paper. (available only for certain models) 1-sided → 2-sided 1 1 2 2 2-sided → 2-sided 1 1 2 2 MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW To change Copy settings, press [Options]. Menu selections Options Quality Select the copy quality for your type of document. Enlarge/Reduce 100% - Enlarge Select an enlargement ratio for the next copy. Reduce Select a reduction ratio for the next copy.
Menu selections Options Page Layout Make N in 1 copies. 4 in1 2-sided Copy Select to copy on both sides of the paper. 1-sided → 2-sided 1 1 2 2 2-sided → 2-sided 1 1 2 2 The available options will vary depending on your model. 2-sided Copy Page Layout Select long edge or short edge. (available only for certain settings) Save as Shortcut Add the current settings as a shortcut.
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Home > Fax > Send a Fax Send a Fax • Send a Fax • Send a 2-sided Fax from the ADF • Send a Fax Manually • Send a Fax at the End of a Conversation • Send the Same Fax to More than One Recipient (Broadcasting) • Send a Fax in Real Time • Send a Fax at a Specified Time (Delayed Fax) • Add a Cover Page to Your Fax • Cancel a Fax in Progress • Check and Cancel a Pending Fax • Fax Options 168
Home > Fax > Send a Fax > Send a Fax Send a Fax Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW >> MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW 1. Press (FAX). 2. Do one of the following: • Place the document face up in the ADF. (If you are faxing multiple pages, we recommend using the ADF.) • Place the document face down on the scanner glass.
3. Enter the fax number. • Using the dial pad Enter the fax number using the dial pad. • Using the One Touch Buttons Choose a contact stored on a One Touch button. • Using the Speed Dial Codes Enter the fax number by pressing twice, and then enter the three-digit Speed Dial code. 4. Press Start. The machine scans and sends the document.
MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW 1. Do one of the following: • Place the document face up in the ADF. (If you are faxing multiple pages, we recommend using the ADF.) • Place the document face down on the scanner glass. 2. Press ([Fax]). 3. Enter the fax number. • Using the dial pad Press the digits to enter the fax number. • Using the Address Book Press ([Address Book]), and then do one of the following: - Press a or b to display the number you want, and then press it.
4. Press [Fax Start]. The machine scans and sends the document. If you placed the document on the scanner glass, follow the instructions in the table. Option Description Yes To scan the next page, press the Yes option, and then place the next page on the scanner glass. Press OK to scan the page. No After you have scanned the last page, press the No option. The machine sends the document. To stop faxing, press .
Home > Fax > Send a Fax > Send a 2-sided Fax from the ADF Send a 2-sided Fax from the ADF Related Models: MFC-L2750DW You must select a 2-sided scanning format before sending a 2-sided fax. Select either Long Edge or Short Edge, depending on the layout of your document. 1. Load your document. 2. Press [(Fax)] > [Options] > [2-sided Fax]. 3. Do one of the following: • If your document is flipped on the long edge, press the [2-sided Scan: Long Edge] option.
Home > Fax > Send a Fax > Send a Fax Manually Send a Fax Manually Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Manual fax transmission lets you hear the dialling, ringing and fax-receiving tones while sending a fax. >> MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW 1. Press (FAX). 2. Load your document. 3. Pick up the handset of the external telephone. 4. Dial the fax number you want to call. 5. When you hear the fax tone, press Start.
Home > Fax > Send a Fax > Send a Fax at the End of a Conversation Send a Fax at the End of a Conversation Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW At the end of a conversation, you can send a fax to the other party before you both hang up. >> MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW 1. Ask the other party to wait for fax tones (beeps) and then to press the Start button before hanging up. 2. Load your document. 3. Press Start.
Home > Fax > Send a Fax > Send the Same Fax to More than One Recipient (Broadcasting) Send the Same Fax to More than One Recipient (Broadcasting) Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Use the Broadcasting feature to send the same fax to multiple fax numbers at the same time. • The same broadcast can include Groups, Address Book numbers (One Touch Dial numbers and Speed Dial numbers in some models) and up to 50 manually dialled numbers.
• If you are using the scanner glass, the machine scans the first page. When the LCD displays [Next page?], press an option shown in the table. Option Description Yes Select Yes to scan the next page. Place the Next page on the Scanner Glass, and then press OK. Repeat this step to scan all pages. No Select No to send the document. • The machine’s available memory will vary depending on the types of jobs in the memory and the numbers used for broadcasting.
Home > Fax > Send a Fax > Send the Same Fax to More than One Recipient (Broadcasting) > Cancel a Broadcast in Progress Cancel a Broadcast in Progress Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW While broadcasting you can cancel the fax currently being sent or the whole broadcast job. >> MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW 1. Press Menu. 2. Press a or b to display the [Fax] option, and then press OK. 3.
Home > Fax > Send a Fax > Send a Fax in Real Time Send a Fax in Real Time Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW When sending a fax, the machine scans the document into the memory before sending it. As soon as the telephone line is free, the machine starts dialling and sending. If you want to send an important document immediately without waiting for the machine to retrieve the scan from its memory, turn on [Real Time TX].
Home > Fax > Send a Fax > Send a Fax at a Specified Time (Delayed Fax) Send a Fax at a Specified Time (Delayed Fax) Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW You can store up to 50 faxes in the machine's memory to be sent within the next twenty-four hour period. >> MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW (FAX). 1. Press 2. Load your document. 3. Press Options. 4. Press a or b to display the [Delayed Fax] option, and then press OK. 5.
Home > Fax > Send a Fax > Add a Cover Page to Your Fax Add a Cover Page to Your Fax Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW You can add a cover page to the next fax or every outgoing fax. • This feature will not work unless you have programmed your Station ID. • Your cover page includes your Station ID, a comment, and the name stored in the Address Book, One Touch Dial, or Speed Dial (in some models).
The cover page will be added to the next fax. If you want to add the cover page to every outgoing fax, set the settings as the new default.
Home > Fax > Send a Fax > Add a Cover Page to Your Fax > Compose Your Own Comments Compose Your Own Comments Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW You can set up two comments of your own. >> MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW (FAX). 1. Press 2. Press Menu. 3. Press a or b to display the [Fax] option, and then press OK. 4. Press a or b to display the [Setup Send] option, and then press OK. 5.
Home > Fax > Send a Fax > Cancel a Fax in Progress Cancel a Fax in Progress Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW >> MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW 1. Press Stop/Exit while the machine is dialling or sending a fax. 2. Press an option in the table to cancel or continue the fax job in progress. Option Description a The machine cancels sending the fax job. b The machine exits from the process without cancelling the fax job.
Home > Fax > Send a Fax > Check and Cancel a Pending Fax Check and Cancel a Pending Fax Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW You can cancel a fax job before it is sent, by cancelling the fax job while it is stored and waiting in the memory. >> MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW (FAX). 1. Press 2. Press Menu. 3. Press a or b to display the [Fax] option, and then press OK. 4.
Home > Fax > Send a Fax > Fax Options Fax Options >> MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW To change fax-sending settings, press the [Options] button. Option Description Fax Resolution Set the resolution for outgoing faxes. The fax quality often can be improved by changing the Fax Resolution. Contrast Adjust the contrast. If your document is very light or very dark, changing the contrast may improve the fax quality.
Option Description Set New Default Save your settings as the default. Factory Reset Restore all settings back to the factory settings. You can save the current settings by pressing [Save as Shortcut].
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Home > Fax > Receive a Fax > Receive Mode Settings Receive Mode Settings • Receive Modes Overview • Choose the Correct Receive Mode • Set the Number of Rings Before the Machine Answers (Ring Delay) • Set the F/T Ring Time (Fast Double-ring) • Set Fax Detect • Shrink Page Size of an Oversized Incoming Fax • Set the 2-sided Printing for Received Faxes • Set the Fax Receive Stamp • Receive a Fax at the End of a Telephone Conversation • Register a Number in the Blocked List 189
Home > Fax > Receive a Fax > Receive Mode Settings > Receive Modes Overview Receive Modes Overview Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Some receive modes answer automatically (Fax Only Mode and Fax/Tel Mode). You may want to change the Ring Delay before using these modes. Fax Only Mode ([Fax Only] in the machine's menu) Fax Only Mode automatically answers every call as a fax.
Home > Fax > Receive a Fax > Receive Mode Settings > Choose the Correct Receive Mode Choose the Correct Receive Mode Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW You must choose a Receive Mode depending on the external devices and telephone services you have on your line. By default, your machine will automatically receive any faxes that are sent to it. The diagram below will help you select the correct mode.
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Home > Fax > Receive a Fax > Receive Mode Settings > Set the Number of Rings Before the Machine Answers (Ring Delay) Set the Number of Rings Before the Machine Answers (Ring Delay) Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW When somebody calls your machine, you will hear the normal telephone ring sound. The number of rings is set in the Ring Delay option. • The Ring Delay setting sets the number of times the machine rings before it answers in the Fax Only and Fax/Tel Modes.
Home > Fax > Receive a Fax > Receive Mode Settings > Set the F/T Ring Time (Fast Double-ring) Set the F/T Ring Time (Fast Double-ring) Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW When you set the Receive Mode to Fax/Tel Mode, if the call is a fax, your machine will automatically receive it. However, if it is a voice call, the machine will sound the F/T ring (fast double-ring) for the time you set in the F/T Ring Time option.
Home > Fax > Receive a Fax > Receive Mode Settings > Set Fax Detect Set Fax Detect Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW If Fax Detect is On: The machine receives a fax call automatically, even if you answer the call. When you see [Receiving] on the LCD or when you hear “chirps” through the handset you are using, just replace the handset. Your machine will do the rest.
Home > Fax > Receive a Fax > Receive Mode Settings > Shrink Page Size of an Oversized Incoming Fax Shrink Page Size of an Oversized Incoming Fax Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW If you enable the auto reduction function, the machine reduces each page of an incoming fax to fit on your paper. The machine calculates the reduction ratio by using the page size of the fax and your Paper Size setting.
Home > Fax > Receive a Fax > Receive Mode Settings > Set the 2-sided Printing for Received Faxes Set the 2-sided Printing for Received Faxes Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Your machine prints received faxes on both sides of the paper when [2-sided] is set to [On]. • Use A4 size paper (60 to 105 g/m2) for this function. • When 2-sided printing is enabled, incoming faxes are automatically reduced to fit the paper in the paper tray.
Home > Fax > Receive a Fax > Receive Mode Settings > Set the Fax Receive Stamp Set the Fax Receive Stamp Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW You can set the machine to print the received date and time at the top centre of each received fax page. • Make sure you have set the current date and time on the machine. >> MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW 1. Press (FAX). 2. Press Menu. 3.
Home > Fax > Receive a Fax > Receive Mode Settings > Receive a Fax at the End of a Telephone Conversation Receive a Fax at the End of a Telephone Conversation Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW If you are speaking on the telephone connected to your Brother machine and the other party is also speaking on a telephone connected to his fax machine, at the end of the conversation, the other party can send you a fax before you both hang up. Your machine's ADF must be empty.
Home > Fax > Receive a Fax > Receive Mode Settings > Register a Number in the Blocked List Register a Number in the Blocked List Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW If you do not want to receive faxes or calls from specific numbers, register the numbers to your list of blocked callers. The machine can register up to 100 fax or telephone numbers from the caller ID memory. • You must apply for the Caller ID service at your local telephone company.
Home > Fax > Receive a Fax > Memory Receive Options Memory Receive Options Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Use Memory Receive options to direct incoming faxes while you are away from the machine. You can use only one Memory Receive option at a time.
Home > Fax > Receive a Fax > Memory Receive Options > Forward Incoming Faxes to Another Machine Forward Incoming Faxes to Another Machine Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Use the Fax Forwarding feature to automatically forward your incoming faxes to another machine. >> MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW 1. Press Menu. 2. Press a or b to display the [Fax] option, and then press OK. 3.
Home > Fax > Receive a Fax > Memory Receive Options > Store Incoming Faxes in the Machine's Memory Store Incoming Faxes in the Machine's Memory Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Use the Fax Storage feature to store incoming faxes in the machine's memory. Retrieve your stored fax messages from your fax machine when you are at another location using the Remote Retrieval commands. Your machine will print a backup copy of each stored fax.
Home > Fax > Receive a Fax > Memory Receive Options > Change Memory Receive Options Change Memory Receive Options Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW >> MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW If there are faxes in your machine's memory when you change any Memory Receive option, the LCD displays one of the following questions: If received faxes have already been printed, the LCD displays [Erase all doc?] • Do one of the following: - If you p
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Home > Fax > Receive a Fax > Memory Receive Options > Turn Off Memory Receive Turn Off Memory Receive Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Turn off Memory Receive if you do not want the machine to save or transfer incoming faxes. >> MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW 1. Press Menu. 2. Press a or b to display the [Fax] option, and then press OK. 3. Press a or b to display the [Memory Receive] option, and then press OK. 4.
Home > Fax > Receive a Fax > Memory Receive Options > Print a Fax Stored in the Machine's Memory Print a Fax Stored in the Machine's Memory Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW If you select [Fax Storage], you can still print a fax from the memory when you are at your machine. >> MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW 1. Press Menu. 2. Press a or b to display the [Fax] option, and then press OK. 3.
Home > Fax > Receive a Fax > Memory Receive Options > Use PC-Fax Receive to Transfer Received Faxes to Your Computer (Windows only) Use PC-Fax Receive to Transfer Received Faxes to Your Computer (Windows only) Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Turn on the PC-Fax Receive feature, automatically store incoming faxes to your machine's memory, and then send them to your computer. Use your computer to view and store these faxes.
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Home > Fax > Receive a Fax > Remote Fax Retrieval Remote Fax Retrieval Use Remote Retrieval to call your machine from any touch-tone telephone or fax machine, and use a remote access code and remote commands to retrieve fax messages.
Home > Fax > Receive a Fax > Remote Fax Retrieval > Set a Remote Access Code Set a Remote Access Code Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Set a Remote Access Code to access and control your Brother machine even when you are away from it. Before you can use the remote access and retrieval features, you must set up your own code. The factory default code is the inactive code (---*). >> MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW 1. Press Menu. 2.
Home > Fax > Receive a Fax > Remote Fax Retrieval > Use Your Remote Access Code Use Your Remote Access Code Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW 1. Dial your fax number from a telephone or another fax machine using touch tone. 2. When your machine answers, immediately enter your Remote Access Code (three digits followed by *). 3. The machine signals if it has received messages: • One long beep -- Fax messages • No beeps -- No messages 4.
Home > Fax > Receive a Fax > Remote Fax Retrieval > Remote Retrieval Commands Remote Retrieval Commands Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Use the Remote Commands in this table to access fax commands and options when you are away from your Brother machine.
Home > Fax > Receive a Fax > Remote Fax Retrieval > Forward Faxes Remotely Forward Faxes Remotely Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Call your Brother machine from any touch-tone telephone or fax machine to forward incoming faxes to another machine. You must turn on Fax Storage to use this feature. 1. Dial your fax number. 2. When your machine answers, enter your Remote Access Code (three digits followed by *). If you hear one long beep, you have messages. 3.
Home > Fax > Receive a Fax > Remote Fax Retrieval > Change the Fax Forwarding Number Change the Fax Forwarding Number Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW You can change your fax forwarding number from another touch-tone telephone or fax machine. 1. Dial your fax number. 2. When your machine answers, enter your Remote Access Code (three digits followed by *). If you hear one long beep, you have messages. 3. When you hear two short beeps, press 9 5 4. 4.
Home > Fax > Voice Operations and Fax Numbers Voice Operations and Fax Numbers • Voice Operations • Store Fax Numbers • Dial a Number Using One Touch Dial • Dial a Number Using Speed Dial • Set up Groups for Broadcasting • Combine Address Book Numbers 216
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Home > Fax > Voice Operations and Fax Numbers > Voice Operations > Pick up a Voice Call in Fax/Tel Receive Mode Pick up a Voice Call in Fax/Tel Receive Mode Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW When the machine is in Fax/Tel mode, it will use the F/T Ring (fast double-ring) to alert you to pick up a voice call.
Home > Fax > Voice Operations and Fax Numbers > Store Fax Numbers Store Fax Numbers Related Models: MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW • Store Address Book Numbers • Change or Delete Address Book Names or Numbers 219
Home > Fax > Voice Operations and Fax Numbers > Store Fax Numbers > Store Address Book Numbers Store Address Book Numbers Related Models: MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW 1. Press [(Fax)] > [Address Book]. 2. Do the following steps: a. Press [Edit]. b. Press [Add New Address]. c. Press [Name]. d. Enter the name using the LCD (up to 16 characters), and then press [OK]. e. Press [Address]. f. Enter the number using the LCD (up to 20 digits), and then press [OK].
Home > Fax > Voice Operations and Fax Numbers > Store Fax Numbers > Store Address Book Numbers > Store Address Book Numbers from Outgoing Calls Store Address Book Numbers from Outgoing Calls Related Models: MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW You can store Address Book numbers from the Outgoing Call history. [(Fax)] > [Call History] > [Outgoing Call]. 1. Press 2. Press the number you want. 3. Press [Edit] > [Add to Address Book] > [Name]. To delete the number, press [Edit] > [Delete]. Press [Yes] to confirm. 4.
Home > Fax > Voice Operations and Fax Numbers > Store Fax Numbers > Change or Delete Address Book Names or Numbers Change or Delete Address Book Names or Numbers Related Models: MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW 1. Press [(Fax)] > [Address Book] > [Edit]. 2. Do one of the following: • Press [Change] to edit the names or fax or telephone numbers. Press a or b to display the number you want to change, and then press it. - To change the name, press [Name].
Home > Fax > Voice Operations and Fax Numbers > Dial a Number Using One Touch Dial Dial a Number Using One Touch Dial Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW 1. Press (FAX). 2. Load your document. 3. Press the One Touch button assigned to the fax or telephone number you want to dial. To dial One Touch numbers 1 to 4, press the One Touch button. To dial One Touch numbers 5 to 8, hold down Shift as you press the One Touch button. 4. Press Start.
Home > Fax > Voice Operations and Fax Numbers > Dial a Number Using One Touch Dial > Store One Touch Dial Numbers Store One Touch Dial Numbers Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW You can store eight One Touch Dial numbers on the four One Touch buttons. To access One Touch Dial Numbers 5 to 8, hold down Shift as you press the One Touch button. 1. Press (FAX). 2. Press the One Touch button where you want to store the number. If a number is not stored there, the LCD displays [Register Now?]. 3.
Home > Fax > Voice Operations and Fax Numbers > Dial a Number Using One Touch Dial > Change or Delete One Touch Dial Numbers Change or Delete One Touch Dial Numbers Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW 1. Press (FAX). 2. Press a three times. 3. Press a or b to display the [One Touch Dial] option, and then press OK. 4. Press the One Touch button you want to change or delete. 5. Do one of the following: • To change the stored name and number: a. Press a. b.
Home > Fax > Voice Operations and Fax Numbers > Dial a Number Using Speed Dial Dial a Number Using Speed Dial Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW 1. Press (FAX). 2. Load your document. 3. Do one of the following: • Press • Press twice and enter the three-digit Speed Dial code. . Press the dial pad buttons for the first few letters of the name, and then press OK. Press a or b to scroll until you find the name you are looking for, and then press OK. 4. Press OK. 5. Press Start.
Home > Fax > Voice Operations and Fax Numbers > Dial a Number Using Speed Dial > Store Speed Dial Numbers Store Speed Dial Numbers Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW Use the Speed Dial numbers to store up to 200 numbers with a name. 1. Press 2. Press (FAX). twice and enter a three-digit Speed Dial code (001 - 200). Press OK. If a number is not stored there, the LCD displays [Register Now?]. 3. Press a to select [Yes]. 4. Enter the telephone or fax number (up to 20 digits), and then press OK. 5.
Home > Fax > Voice Operations and Fax Numbers > Dial a Number Using Speed Dial > Change or Delete Speed Dial Numbers Change or Delete Speed Dial Numbers Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW You can change or delete Speed Dial Codes. 1. Press (FAX). 2. Press a three times. 3. Press a or b to display the [Speed Dial] option, and then press OK. 4. Enter the Speed Dial code you want to change or delete, and then press OK. 5.
Home > Fax > Voice Operations and Fax Numbers > Set up Groups for Broadcasting Set up Groups for Broadcasting Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW A Group, which can be stored in the Address Book (One Touch Dial or Speed Dial in some models) allows you to send the same fax message to many fax numbers. First, you must store each fax number in the Address Book. Then you can include them as numbers in the Group.
c. Press [Add/Delete]. d. Add Address Book numbers to the Group by pressing them to display a red checkmark, and then press [OK]. e. Read and confirm the displayed list of names and numbers you have selected, and then press [OK] to save your Group. To store another Group for broadcasting, repeat these steps. 3. Press .
Home > Fax > Voice Operations and Fax Numbers > Set up Groups for Broadcasting > Change a Broadcasting Group Name Change a Broadcasting Group Name Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW >> MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW 1. Press (FAX). 2. Press a three times. 3. Press a or b to display the [Setup Groups] option, and then press OK. 4.
Home > Fax > Voice Operations and Fax Numbers > Set up Groups for Broadcasting > Delete a Broadcasting Group Delete a Broadcasting Group Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW >> MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW 1. Press (FAX). 2. Press a three times. 3. Press a or b to display the [Setup Groups] option, and then press OK. 4.
Home > Fax > Voice Operations and Fax Numbers > Set up Groups for Broadcasting > Add or Delete a Broadcasting Group Member Add or Delete a Broadcasting Group Member Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW >> MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW 1. Press (FAX). 2. Press a three times. 3. Press a or b to display the [Setup Groups] option, and then press OK. 4.
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Home > Fax > Voice Operations and Fax Numbers > Combine Address Book Numbers Combine Address Book Numbers Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Sometimes you may want to choose from several long-distance carriers when you send a fax. Rates may vary depending on the time and destination. To take advantage of low rates, you can store the access codes of longdistance carriers and credit card numbers as Address Book numbers.
The machine will dial '01632-960555'. To temporarily change a number, you can substitute part of the number by pressing it using the LCD. For example, to change the number to '01632-960556', you could enter the number (Brother 1: 01632) using Address Book, press [Apply], and then press 960556 using the LCD. If you must wait for another dial tone or signal at any point in the dialling sequence, create a pause in the number by pressing [Pause].
Home > Fax > Telephone Services and External Devices Telephone Services and External Devices • Use BT Call Sign • Caller ID • Set the Telephone Line Type • External TAD (Telephone Answering Device) • External and Extension Telephones • Multi-line Connections (PBX) 237
Home > Fax > Telephone Services and External Devices > Use BT Call Sign Use BT Call Sign Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW This feature of the machine lets you use the BT Call Sign subscriber service which allows you to have at least two separate telephone numbers on one telephone line. Each telephone number has its own distinctive ringing pattern, so you know which telephone number is ringing. This is one way you can have a separate telephone number for your machine.
Home > Fax > Telephone Services and External Devices > Use BT Call Sign > Enable the Machine to Work with BT Call Sign Enable the Machine to Work with BT Call Sign Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW • This feature is available only in the U.K. • This feature will only work with your external phone. >> MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW 1. Press (FAX). 2. Press Menu. 3. Press a or b to display the [Fax] option, and then press OK. 4.
Home > Fax > Telephone Services and External Devices > Caller ID Caller ID Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW The Caller ID feature lets you use the Caller ID subscriber service offered by many local telephone companies. This service displays the telephone number, or name if it is available, of your caller as the line rings. • The [ID Unknown] message means the call originated outside your Caller ID service area.
Home > Fax > Telephone Services and External Devices > Caller ID > Set Caller ID to On Set Caller ID to On Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW This feature is available only in the U.K. and Ireland. If you subscribe to the Caller ID service on your phone line, set Caller ID to On to display the caller's telephone number on the LCD as the telephone rings. >> MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW 1. Press Menu. 2.
Home > Fax > Telephone Services and External Devices > Set the Telephone Line Type Set the Telephone Line Type Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW If you are connecting the machine to a line that features PBX or ISDN to send and receive faxes, you must select a Telephone Line Type that matches your line's features. >> MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW 1. Press Menu. 2.
Home > Fax > Telephone Services and External Devices > Set the Telephone Line Type > PBX and TRANSFER PBX and TRANSFER Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW The machine's [Phone Line Set] default setting is [Normal], which lets the machine connect to a standard Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) line. However, many offices use a central telephone system or Private Branch Exchange (PBX). Your machine can be connected to most types of PBX.
Home > Fax > Telephone Services and External Devices > External TAD (Telephone Answering Device) External TAD (Telephone Answering Device) Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW You can connect an external Telephone Answering Device (TAD) to the same line as your machine. When the TAD answers a call, your machine will “listen” for the CNG (fax calling) tones sent by a sending fax machine. If it hears them it will take over the call and receive the fax.
Home > Fax > Telephone Services and External Devices > External TAD (Telephone Answering Device) > Connect an External TAD Connect an External TAD Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW 1. Set your external TAD to one or two rings. (The machine’s Ring Delay setting does not apply.) 2. Record an outgoing message on your external TAD. 3. Set the TAD to answer calls. 4. Set the Receive Mode on your machine to [External TAD].
Home > Fax > Telephone Services and External Devices > External TAD (Telephone Answering Device) > Record an Outgoing Message (OGM) on the External TAD Record an Outgoing Message (OGM) on the External TAD Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW 1. Record 5 seconds of silence at the beginning of your message. This allows your machine time to listen for fax tones. 2. Limit your speaking to 20 seconds. 3.
Home > Fax > Telephone Services and External Devices > External and Extension Telephones External and Extension Telephones • Connect an External or Extension Telephone • Operation from External and Extension Telephones • Use Extension Telephones • If You Use a Non-Brother Cordless External Handset • Use the Remote Codes 247
Home > Fax > Telephone Services and External Devices > External and Extension Telephones > Connect an External or Extension Telephone Connect an External or Extension Telephone Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW You can connect a separate telephone to your machine as shown in the diagram below. 1 2 (Example for U.K.) 1 Extension telephone 2 External telephone Please make sure you use an external telephone with a cable no more than three metres long.
Home > Fax > Telephone Services and External Devices > External and Extension Telephones > Operation from External and Extension Telephones Operation from External and Extension Telephones Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW If you answer a fax call at an extension or an external telephone, you can make your machine take the call by using the Remote Activation Code. When you press the Remote Activation Code *51, the machine starts to receive the fax.
Home > Fax > Telephone Services and External Devices > External and Extension Telephones > Use Extension Telephones Use Extension Telephones Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Your premises may already be wired with parallel extension telephones, or you may plan to add extension telephones to your line, as well as your machine. While the simplest arrangement is a straightforward parallel connection, there are some problems with this.
Home > Fax > Telephone Services and External Devices > External and Extension Telephones > If You Use a Non-Brother Cordless External Handset If You Use a Non-Brother Cordless External Handset Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW If your non-Brother cordless telephone is connected to the telephone line cord and you typically carry the cordless handset elsewhere, it is easier to answer calls during the Ring Delay.
Home > Fax > Telephone Services and External Devices > External and Extension Telephones > Use the Remote Codes Use the Remote Codes Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Remote Activation Code If you answer a fax call on an extension or external telephone, you can tell your machine to receive it by pressing the Remote Activation Code *51. Wait for the chirping sounds, and then replace the handset.
Home > Fax > Telephone Services and External Devices > External and Extension Telephones > Use the Remote Codes > Change the Remote Codes Change the Remote Codes Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW The preset Remote Activation Code is *51. The preset Remote Deactivation Code is #51. If you are always disconnected when accessing your External TAD remotely, try changing the three-digit remote codes using the numbers 0-9, *, #.
Home > Fax > Telephone Services and External Devices > Multi-line Connections (PBX) Multi-line Connections (PBX) Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW We suggest you ask the company that installed your PBX to connect your machine. If you have a multi line system we suggest you ask the installer to connect the unit to the last line on the system. This prevents the machine being activated each time the system receives telephone calls.
Home > Fax > Fax Reports Fax Reports The Transmission Verification Report and the Fax Journal are available to confirm the results of fax transmission.
Home > Fax > Fax Reports > Print a Transmission Verification Report Print a Transmission Verification Report Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW You can use the Transmission Verification Report as proof that you sent a fax. This report lists the receiving party's name or fax number, the time and date of transmission, duration of transmission, number of pages sent, and whether or not the transmission was successful.
Home > Fax > Fax Reports > Print a Fax Journal Print a Fax Journal Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW You can set the machine to print a Fax Journal at specific intervals (every 50 faxes, 6, 12 or 24 hours, 2 or 7 days). >> MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW 1. Press Menu. 2. Press a or b to display the [Fax] option, and then press OK. 3. Press a or b to display the [Report Setting] option, and then press OK. 4.
4. If you selected [Every 7 Days], press [Day]. 5. Press a or b to display the [Every Monday], [Every Tuesday], [Every Wednesday], [Every Thursday], [Every Friday], [Every Saturday] or [Every Sunday] option, and then press the first day of the 7-day countdown. 6. Press .
Home > Fax > PC-FAX PC-FAX Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW • PC-FAX for Windows • PC-FAX for Mac 259
Home > Fax > PC-FAX > PC-FAX for Windows PC-FAX for Windows • PC-FAX Overview (Windows) • Send a Fax Using PC-FAX (Windows) • Receive Faxes on Your Computer (Windows) 260
Home > Fax > PC-FAX > PC-FAX for Windows > PC-FAX Overview (Windows) PC-FAX Overview (Windows) Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Reduce paper consumption and save time by using Brother's PC-FAX software to send faxes directly from your machine.
Home > Fax > PC-FAX > PC-FAX for Windows > PC-FAX Overview (Windows) > Configure PC-FAX (Windows) Configure PC-FAX (Windows) Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Before sending faxes using PC-FAX, personalise the send options in each tab of the PC-FAX Setup dialog box. 1. Do one of the following: • Windows 7 Click (Start) > All Programs > Brother > Brother Utilities. Click the drop-down list and select your model name (if not already selected).
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Home > Fax > PC-FAX > PC-FAX for Windows > PC-FAX Overview (Windows) > Configure your PC-Fax Address Book (Windows) Configure your PC-Fax Address Book (Windows) Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Add, edit and delete members and groups to personalise your Brother Address Book.
Home > Fax > PC-FAX > PC-FAX for Windows > PC-FAX Overview (Windows) > Configure your PC-Fax Address Book (Windows) > Add a Member to your PC-FAX Address Book (Windows) Add a Member to your PC-FAX Address Book (Windows) Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Add new people and their fax information to the PC-Fax Address Book if you want to send a fax using Brother PC-Fax software. 1. Do one of the following: • Windows 7 (Start) > All Programs > Brother > Brother Utilities.
3. Type the member's information in the corresponding fields. Only the Name field is required. 4. Click OK.
Home > Fax > PC-FAX > PC-FAX for Windows > PC-FAX Overview (Windows) > Configure your PC-Fax Address Book (Windows) > Create a Group in your PC-FAX Address Book (Windows) Create a Group in your PC-FAX Address Book (Windows) Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Create a group to broadcast the same PC-FAX to several recipients at one time. 1. Do one of the following: • Windows 7 (Start) > All Programs > Brother > Brother Utilities.
3. Type the name of the new group in the Group Name field. 4. In the Available Names field, select each name you want to include in the group, and then click Add >>. Members added to the group appear in the Group Members box. 5. When finished, click OK. Each group can contain up to 50 members.
Home > Fax > PC-FAX > PC-FAX for Windows > PC-FAX Overview (Windows) > Configure your PC-Fax Address Book (Windows) > Edit Member or Group Information in your PC-FAX Address Book (Windows) Edit Member or Group Information in your PC-FAX Address Book (Windows) Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW 1. Do one of the following: • Windows 7 Click (Start) > All Programs > Brother > Brother Utilities. Click the drop-down list and select your model name (if not already selected).
Home > Fax > PC-FAX > PC-FAX for Windows > PC-FAX Overview (Windows) > Configure your PC-Fax Address Book (Windows) > Delete a Member or Group in your PC-FAX Address Book (Windows) Delete a Member or Group in your PC-FAX Address Book (Windows) Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW 1. Do one of the following: • Windows 7 Click (Start) > All Programs > Brother > Brother Utilities. Click the drop-down list and select your model name (if not already selected).
Home > Fax > PC-FAX > PC-FAX for Windows > PC-FAX Overview (Windows) > Configure your PC-Fax Address Book (Windows) > Export your PC-FAX Address Book (Windows) Export your PC-FAX Address Book (Windows) Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW You can export the Address Book as an ASCII text file (*.csv), a vCard (an electronic business card), or Remote Setup Dial Data and save it on your computer. • You cannot export the group settings when you export the Address Book data. 1.
4. In the Available Items field, select the data you want to export, and then click Add >>. Select and add the items in the order you want them listed. 5. If you are exporting to an ASCII file, under the Divide Character section, select the Tab or Comma option to separate the data fields. 6. Click OK. 7. Browse to the folder on your computer where you want to save the data, type the file name, and then click Save.
Home > Fax > PC-FAX > PC-FAX for Windows > PC-FAX Overview (Windows) > Configure your PC-Fax Address Book (Windows) > Import Information to your PC-FAX Address Book (Windows) Import Information to your PC-FAX Address Book (Windows) Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW You can import ASCII text files (*.csv), vCards (electronic business cards), or Remote Setup Dial Data into your Address Book. 1.
You must select and add fields from the Available Items list in the same order they are listed in the import text file. 5. If you are importing an ASCII file, under the Divide Character section, select the Tab or Comma option to separate the data fields. 6. Click OK. 7. Browse to the folder where you want to import the data, type the file name, and then click Open.
Home > Fax > PC-FAX > PC-FAX for Windows > Send a Fax Using PC-FAX (Windows) Send a Fax Using PC-FAX (Windows) Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW PC-FAX supports only monochrome faxes. A monochrome fax will be sent even if the original data is colour and the receiving fax machine supports colour faxes. 1. Create a file in any application on your computer. 2. Select the print command in your application. 3.
Home > Fax > PC-FAX > PC-FAX for Windows > Receive Faxes on Your Computer (Windows) Receive Faxes on Your Computer (Windows) Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Use Brother's PC-FAX software to receive faxes on your computer, screen them and print only those faxes you want.
Home > Fax > PC-FAX > PC-FAX for Windows > Receive Faxes on Your Computer (Windows) > Receive Faxes Using PC-FAX Receive (Windows) Receive Faxes Using PC-FAX Receive (Windows) Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Brother's PC-FAX Receive software lets you view and store faxes on your computer. It is automatically installed when you install the Brother software and drivers and works on locally or network-connected machines. • PC-FAX Receive supports only monochrome faxes.
Home > Fax > PC-FAX > PC-FAX for Windows > Receive Faxes on Your Computer (Windows) > Receive Faxes Using PC-FAX Receive (Windows) > Run Brother's PC-FAX Receive on Your Computer (Windows) Run Brother's PC-FAX Receive on Your Computer (Windows) Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW We recommend selecting the Start PC-FAX Receive on computer startup check box so that the software runs automatically and can transfer any faxes upon computer startup. 1.
Home > Fax > PC-FAX > PC-FAX for Windows > Receive Faxes on Your Computer (Windows) > Receive Faxes Using PC-FAX Receive (Windows) > Run Brother's PC-FAX Receive on Your Computer (Windows) > Set Up Your Computer for PC-FAX Receiving (Windows) Set Up Your Computer for PC-FAX Receiving (Windows) Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW 1. Double-click the (PC-Fax Receive (Ready)) icon in your computer task tray. The PC-FAX Receive window appears. 2. Click Settings. 3.
Home > Fax > PC-FAX > PC-FAX for Windows > Receive Faxes on Your Computer (Windows) > Receive Faxes Using PC-FAX Receive (Windows) > Run Brother's PC-FAX Receive on Your Computer (Windows) > Add Your Brother Machine to PC-FAX Receiving (Windows) Add Your Brother Machine to PC-FAX Receiving (Windows) Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW • If you installed the machine following the instructions for a network user, then the machine should already be configured for your network. 1.
5. To change the computer name that will appear on the machine's LCD, type the new name in the Enter your PC display name (Max 15 Characters) field. 6. Click OK.
Home > Fax > PC-FAX > PC-FAX for Windows > Receive Faxes on Your Computer (Windows) > Receive Faxes Using PC-FAX Receive (Windows) > View Received PC-FAX Messages (Windows) View Received PC-FAX Messages (Windows) Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Receiving Status Icon Indicated Status Standby mode No unread messages Receiving messages Messages received Unread messages 1. Double-click the (PC-Fax Receive (Ready)) icon in your computer task tray.
Even after closing the window, PC-FAX Receive is active and the (PC-Fax Receive (Ready) ) icon will remain in your computer task tray. To close PC-FAX Receive, click the icon in the computer task tray and click Close.
Home > Fax > PC-FAX > PC-FAX for Mac PC-FAX for Mac Use Brother's PC-FAX software to send faxes directly from your Mac without printing them. This feature helps reduce your paper consumption and save time.
Home > Fax > PC-FAX > PC-FAX for Mac > Send Faxes from Your Application (Mac) Send Faxes from Your Application (Mac) Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW PC-FAX supports only monochrome faxes. A monochrome fax will be sent even if the original data is colour and the receiving fax machine supports colour faxes. 1. Create a document in a Mac application. 2. From an application, such as Apple TextEdit, click the File menu, and then select Print. 3.
To send a fax to more than one number, click the Add button after entering the first fax number and type the next fax number. The destination fax numbers will be listed in the Destination Fax Numbers field. 6. Click Print to send the fax.
Home > Network Network • Supported Basic Network Features • Network Management Software and Utilities • Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network • Advanced Network Features • Technical Information for Advanced Users 287
Home > Network > Supported Basic Network Features Supported Basic Network Features Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW The print server supports various features depending on the operating system. Use this table to see which network features and connections are supported by each operating system. Operating Systems Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 10 Windows Server 2008/2008 R2/2012/2012 R2/2016 Yes macOS v10.10.5 macOS v10.11.x macOS v10.12.
Home > Network > Network Management Software and Utilities Network Management Software and Utilities Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Configure and change your Brother machine's network settings using a management utility.
Home > Network > Network Management Software and Utilities > Learn about Network Management Software and Utilities Learn about Network Management Software and Utilities Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Web Based Management Web Based Management is a utility that uses a standard web browser to manage your machine using the Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP) or Hyper Text Transfer Protocol over Secure Socket Layer (HTTPS).
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Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW To connect your machine to your wireless network, we recommend using the Brother installation disc.
Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network > Before Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network Before Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Before attempting to configure a wireless network, confirm the following: • To achieve optimum results with normal everyday document printing, place the Brother machine as close to the wireless LAN access point/
Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network > Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW 1. Turn on your computer and insert the Brother installation disc into your computer. • For Windows, follow these instructions: • For Mac, click Driver Download to go to the Brother Solutions Center.
Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network > Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the One Push Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the One Push Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW If your wireless access point/router supports WPS (PBC: Push Button Configuration), you can use WPS from your machine's control pa
You have completed the wireless network setup. To install Full Driver & Software Package necessary for operating your device, insert the Brother installation disc into your computer or go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com.
Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network > Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW If your wireless LAN access point/router supports WPS, you can use the Personal Identification Number (PIN) Method to configure your wireles
2 Routers or access points that support WPS are marked with this symbol: >> DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/MFC-L2710DW 1. Press Menu. 2. Press a or b to select the [Network] option, and then press OK. 3. Press a or b to select the [WLAN] option, and then press OK. 4. Press a or b to select the [WPS w/PIN Code] option, and then press OK. 5. When [WLAN Enable?] appears, enable the wireless network. This will start the wireless setup wizard. 6.
Click • (Start) > Devices and Printers > Add a device. Windows 8 Move your mouse to the lower right corner of your desktop. When the menu bar appears, click Settings > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > View devices and printers > Add a device. • Windows 10 > Windows System > Control Panel. In the Hardware and Sound group, click Add a device. Click • To use a Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10 computer as a Registrar, you must register it to your network in advance.
• To use a Windows 7, or Windows 8 computer as a Registrar, you must register it to your network in advance. For more information, see the instructions supplied with your wireless LAN access point/ router. • If you use Windows 7 or Windows 8 as a Registrar, you can install the printer driver after the wireless configuration by following the on-screen instructions. To install the full driver and software package, use the Brother installer on the Installer CD-ROM. 7. Select your machine and click Next. 8.
Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network > Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the Machine's Control Panel Setup Wizard Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the Machine's Control Panel Setup Wizard Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW >> DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/MFC-L2710DW Before configuring your machine, we recommend wri
• If you are using an authentication and encryption method that requires a Network Key, enter the Network Key you wrote down in the first step. Enter the WEP key, and then press OK to apply your settings. To apply the settings, select [Yes]. To cancel, select [No]. • If your authentication method is Open System and your encryption mode is None, go to the next step. • If your WLAN access point/router supports WPS, [WPS is available] appears.
If a list of SSIDs is displayed, press a or b to display the SSID to which you want to connect, and then press the SSID. 5. Press [OK]. 6. Do one of the following: • If you are using an authentication and encryption method that requires a Network Key, enter the Network Key you wrote down in the first step. When you have entered all the characters, press [OK]. • If your authentication method is Open System and your encryption mode is None, go to the next step.
Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network > Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network When the SSID Is Not Broadcast Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network When the SSID Is Not Broadcast Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW >> DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/MFC-L2710DW Before configuring your machine, we recommend writing down your wireless network
• If you selected the [Open System] option, press a or b to select the Encryption Type [None] or [WEP], and then press OK. If you selected the [WEP] option for Encryption Type, enter the WEP key, and then press OK. • If you selected the [Shared Key] option, enter the WEP key, and then press OK. • If you selected the [WPA/WPA2-PSK] option, press a or b to select the Encryption Type [TKIP + AES] or [AES], and then press OK. Enter the WPA™ key, and then press OK.
6. Press [Infrastructure] when instructed. 7. Select the Authentication Method. 8. Do one of the following: • If you selected the [Open System] option, press [None] or [WEP]. If you selected the [WEP] option for Encryption type, enter the WEP key, and then press [OK]. • If you selected the [Shared Key] option, enter the WEP key, and then press [OK]. • If you selected the [WPA/WPA2-PSK] option, press [TKIP+AES] or [AES]. Enter the WPA™ key, and then press [OK].
Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network > Use Wi-Fi Direct® Use Wi-Fi Direct® • Print or Scan from Your Mobile Device Using Wi-Fi Direct • Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network • I Cannot Complete the Wireless Network Setup Configuration 307
Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network > Use Wi-Fi Direct® > Print or Scan from Your Mobile Device Using Wi-Fi Direct Print or Scan from Your Mobile Device Using Wi-Fi Direct Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Wi-Fi Direct is one of the wireless configuration methods developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance®.
Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network > Use Wi-Fi Direct® > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Configure your Wi-Fi Direct network settings from your machine's control panel.
Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network > Use Wi-Fi Direct® > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network > Wi-Fi Direct Network Configuration Overview Wi-Fi Direct Network Configuration Overview Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW The following instructions offer five methods for configuring your Brother machine in a wireless network environment.
• Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) • Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Manually 311
Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network > Use Wi-Fi Direct® > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the OnePush Method Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the One-Push Method Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW >> DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/MFC-L2710DW If your mobile device supports Wi-Fi Direct, follow th
4. If your mobile device connects successfully, the machine's LCD displays [Connected]. You have completed the Wi-Fi Direct network setup. The Mobile Print/Scan Guide for Brother iPrint&Scan contains information on printing from or scanning to your mobile device. Go to your model's Manuals page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com to see the guide.
Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network > Use Wi-Fi Direct® > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the OnePush Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the One-Push Method of WiFi Protected Setup™ (WPS) Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW >> DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/MFC
Related Information • Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Related Topics: • Wi-Fi Direct Network Configuration Overview 315
Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network > Use Wi-Fi Direct® > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the PIN Method Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the PIN Method Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW >> DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/MFC-L2710DW If your mobile device supports the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Direct,
2. Activate Wi-Fi Direct on your mobile device (see your mobile device's user's guide for instructions) when [Activate Wi-Fi Direct on other device. Then Press [OK].] appears on the machine's LCD. Press [OK] on your machine. This will start the Wi-Fi Direct setup. To cancel, press . 3. Do one of the following: • When your Brother machine is the Group Owner (G/O), it will wait for a connection request from your mobile device.
Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network > Use Wi-Fi Direct® > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW >> DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/MFC-L2710DW
5. The machine will wait for a connection request from your mobile device. When [PIN Code] appears, enter the PIN displayed on your mobile device in to the machine. Press [OK]. 6. If your mobile device connects successfully, the machine's LCD displays [Connected]. You have completed the Wi-Fi Direct network setup. The Mobile Print/Scan Guide for Brother iPrint&Scan contains information on printing from or scanning to your mobile device.
Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network > Use Wi-Fi Direct® > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Manually Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Manually Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW >> DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/MFC-L2710DW If your mobile device does not support Wi-Fi Direct or WPS, you must configure a Wi-Fi
Home > Network > Advanced Network Features Advanced Network Features • Print the Network Configuration Report • Print the WLAN Report • Synchronize Time with the SNTP Server Using Web Based Management 321
Home > Network > Advanced Network Features > Print the Network Configuration Report Print the Network Configuration Report Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW The Network Configuration Report lists the network configuration, including the network print server settings. • Node Name: The Node Name appears on the current Network Configuration Report.
Home > Network > Advanced Network Features > Print the WLAN Report Print the WLAN Report Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW The WLAN Report reflects your machine's wireless status. If the wireless connection fails, check the error code on the printed report. >> DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/MFC-L2710DW 1. Press Menu. 2. Press a or b to display the [Print Reports] option, and then press OK. 3.
Home > Network > Advanced Network Features > Print the WLAN Report > Wireless LAN Report Error Codes Wireless LAN Report Error Codes Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW If the Wireless LAN Report shows that the connection failed, check the error code on the printed report and see the corresponding instructions in the table: Error Code Problem and Recommended Solutions TS-01 The wireless setting is not activated, change the wireless setting to ON.
Error Code Problem and Recommended Solutions TS-08 Two or more WLAN access points that have WPS enabled are detected. • Confirm that only one WLAN access point/router within range has the WPS method active and try again. • Try starting again after few minutes in order to avoid effects from other access points.
Home > Network > Advanced Network Features > Synchronize Time with the SNTP Server Using Web Based Management Synchronize Time with the SNTP Server Using Web Based Management The Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) is used to synchronize the time used by the machine for authentication with the SNTP time server. (This is not the time displayed on the machine's LCD.) You can automatically or manually synchronize the machine's time with the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) provided by the SNTP time server.
Home > Network > Advanced Network Features > Synchronize Time with the SNTP Server Using Web Based Management > Configure Date and Time Using Web Based Management Configure Date and Time Using Web Based Management Related Models: MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Configure date and time to synchronize the time used by the machine with the SNTP time server. This feature is not available in some countries. 1. Start your web browser. 2.
Home > Network > Advanced Network Features > Synchronize Time with the SNTP Server Using Web Based Management > Configure the SNTP Protocol Using Web Based Management Configure the SNTP Protocol Using Web Based Management Related Models: MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Configure the SNTP protocol to synchronize the time the machine uses for authentication with the time kept by the SNTP time server. 1. Start your web browser. 2.
Option Description Type the address you want to use. Primary SNTP Server Address Type the server address (up to 64 characters). Secondary SNTP Server Address The secondary SNTP server address is used as a backup to the primary SNTP server address. If the primary server is unavailable, the machine will contact the secondary SNTP server. Primary SNTP Server Port Type the port number (1-65535).
Home > Network > Technical Information for Advanced Users Technical Information for Advanced Users • Reset the Network Settings to the Factory Settings 330
Home > Network > Technical Information for Advanced Users > Reset the Network Settings to the Factory Settings Reset the Network Settings to the Factory Settings Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW You can use your machine's control panel to reset the print server to its default factory settings. This resets all information, such as the password and IP address.
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Home > Security > Lock the Machine Settings Lock the Machine Settings Before turning on the machine's Access Lock, make a careful note of your password. If you forget the password, you must reset all passwords stored in the machine by contacting your administrator or Brother customer service.
Home > Security > Lock the Machine Settings > Setting Lock Overview Setting Lock Overview Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Use the Setting Lock feature to block unauthorised access to machine settings. When Setting Lock is set to On, you cannot access the machine settings without entering the password.
Home > Security > Lock the Machine Settings > Setting Lock Overview > Set the Setting Lock Password Set the Setting Lock Password Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW >> MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW 1. Press Menu. 2. Press a or b to display the [General Setup] option, and then press OK. 3. Press a or b to display the [Security] option, and then press OK. 4. Press a or b to display the [Setting Lock] option, and then press OK. 5.
Home > Security > Lock the Machine Settings > Setting Lock Overview > Change the Setting Lock Password Change the Setting Lock Password Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW >> MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW 1. Press Menu. 2. Press a or b to display the [General Setup] option, and then press OK. 3. Press a or b to display the [Security] option, and then press OK. 4. Press a or b to display the [Setting Lock] option, and then press OK.
Home > Security > Lock the Machine Settings > Setting Lock Overview > Turn Setting Lock On Turn Setting Lock On Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW >> MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW 1. Press Menu. 2. Press a or b to display the [General Setup] option, and then press OK. 3. Press a or b to display the [Security] option, and then press OK. 4. Press a or b to display the [Setting Lock] option, and then press OK. 5.
Home > Security > Network Security Features Network Security Features • Before Using Network Security Features • Secure Function Lock 3.
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Before Using Network Security Features Before Using Network Security Features Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Your Brother machine employs some of the latest network security and encryption protocols available today. These network features can be integrated into your overall network security plan to help protect your data and prevent unauthorised access to the machine.
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Secure Function Lock 3.0 Secure Function Lock 3.0 Brother's Secure Function Lock 3.0 increases security by restricting the functions available on your Brother machine. • Before Using Secure Function Lock 3.0 • Configure Secure Function Lock 3.0 Using Web Based Management • Scan Using Secure Function Lock 3.0 • Configure Public Mode for Secure Function Lock 3.0 • Additional Secure Function Lock 3.
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Secure Function Lock 3.0 > Before Using Secure Function Lock 3.0 Before Using Secure Function Lock 3.0 Related Models: MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Use Secure Function Lock to configure passwords, set specific user page limits, and grant access to some or all of the functions listed here. You can configure and change the following Secure Function Lock 3.
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Secure Function Lock 3.0 > Configure Secure Function Lock 3.0 Using Web Based Management Configure Secure Function Lock 3.0 Using Web Based Management Related Models: MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW 1. Start your web browser. 2. Type "http://machine's IP address" in your browser's address bar (where "machine's IP address" is the machine's IP address). For example: http://192.168.1.2 3. No password is required by default.
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Secure Function Lock 3.0 > Scan Using Secure Function Lock 3.0 Scan Using Secure Function Lock 3.0 Related Models: MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Setting Scan restrictions (for administrators) Secure Function Lock 3.0 allows an administrator to restrict which users are allowed to scan. When the Scan feature is set to Off for the public user setting, only users who have the Scan check box selected will be able to scan.
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Secure Function Lock 3.0 > Configure Public Mode for Secure Function Lock 3.0 Configure Public Mode for Secure Function Lock 3.0 Related Models: MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Use the Secure Function Lock screen to set up Public Mode, which limits the functions available to public users. Public users will not need to enter a password to access the features made available through Public Mode settings.
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Secure Function Lock 3.0 > Additional Secure Function Lock 3.0 Features Additional Secure Function Lock 3.0 Features Related Models: MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Configure the following features in the Secure Function Lock screen: All Counter Reset Click All Counter Reset, in the Page Counters column, to reset the page counter.
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/TLS Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/TLS • Introduction to SSL/TLS • Certificates and Web Based Management • Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using Web Based Management • Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using BRAdmin Professional (Windows) • Print Documents Securely Using SSL/TLS 346
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/ TLS > Introduction to SSL/TLS Introduction to SSL/TLS Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Secure Socket Layer (SSL) or Transport Layer Security (TLS) is an effective method of protecting data sent over a local or wide area network (LAN or WAN).
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/ TLS > Introduction to SSL/TLS > Brief History of SSL/TLS Brief History of SSL/TLS Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW SSL/TLS was originally created to secure web traffic information, particularly data sent between web browsers and servers.
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/ TLS > Introduction to SSL/TLS > Benefits of Using SSL/TLS Benefits of Using SSL/TLS Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW The primary benefit of using SSL/TLS on Brother machines is to guarantee secure printing over an IP network by restricting unauthorised users from reading data sent to the machine.
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/ TLS > Certificates and Web Based Management Certificates and Web Based Management You must configure a certificate to manage your networked Brother machine securely using SSL/TLS. You must use Web Based Management to configure a certificate.
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/ TLS > Certificates and Web Based Management > Supported Security Certificate Features Supported Security Certificate Features Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Your Brother machine supports the use of multiple security certificates, which allows secure management, authentication, and communication with the machine.
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/ TLS > Certificates and Web Based Management > Create and Install a Certificate Create and Install a Certificate • Step by Step Guide for Creating and Installing a Certificate • Create and Install a Self-signed Certificate • Create and Install a Certificate from a Certificate Authority (CA) • Import and Export a CA Certificate 352
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/ TLS > Certificates and Web Based Management > Create and Install a Certificate > Step by Step Guide for Creating and Installing a Certificate Step by Step Guide for Creating and Installing a Certificate Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW There are two options when choosing a security certificate: use a self-signed certificate or use a certificate fr
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/ TLS > Certificates and Web Based Management > Create and Install a Certificate > Create and Install a Selfsigned Certificate Create and Install a Self-signed Certificate • Create a Self-signed Certificate • Install the Self-signed Certificate for Windows users with Administrator Rights • Import and Export the Self-signed Certificate on your Brother Machine 354
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/ TLS > Certificates and Web Based Management > Create and Install a Certificate > Create and Install a Selfsigned Certificate > Create a Self-signed Certificate Create a Self-signed Certificate Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW 1. Start your web browser. 2.
17. Click Yes to restart your print server. The self-signed certificate is created and saved in your machine's memory. To use SSL/TLS communication, the self-signed certificate must be installed on your computer.
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/ TLS > Certificates and Web Based Management > Create and Install a Certificate > Create and Install a Selfsigned Certificate > Install the Self-signed Certificate for Windows users with Administrator Rights Install the Self-signed Certificate for Windows users with Administrator Rights Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW The following steps are for M
4. Click Continue to this website (not recommended). 5. Click Certificate error, and then click View certificates. 6. Click Install Certificate....
7. When the Certificate Import Wizard appears, click Next. 8. Select Place all certificates in the following store, and then click Browse.... 9. Select Trusted Root Certification Authorities, and then click OK. 10. Click Next.
11. Click Finish. 12. Click Yes, if the fingerprint (thumbprint) is correct. The fingerprint (thumbprint) is printed on the Network Configuration Report. 13. Click OK. The self-signed certificate is now installed on your computer, and SSL/TLS communication is available.
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/ TLS > Certificates and Web Based Management > Create and Install a Certificate > Create and Install a Selfsigned Certificate > Import and Export the Self-signed Certificate on your Brother Machine Import and Export the Self-signed Certificate on your Brother Machine You can store the self-signed certificates on your Brother machine and manage them by importing and exporting.
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/ TLS > Certificates and Web Based Management > Create and Install a Certificate > Create and Install a Selfsigned Certificate > Import and Export the Self-signed Certificate on your Brother Machine > Import the Selfsigned Certificate Import the Self-signed Certificate Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW 1. Start your web browser. 2.
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/ TLS > Certificates and Web Based Management > Create and Install a Certificate > Create and Install a Selfsigned Certificate > Import and Export the Self-signed Certificate on your Brother Machine > Export the Selfsigned Certificate Export the Self-signed Certificate Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW 1. Start your web browser. 2.
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/ TLS > Certificates and Web Based Management > Create and Install a Certificate > Create and Install a Certificate from a Certificate Authority (CA) Create and Install a Certificate from a Certificate Authority (CA) If you already have a certificate from an external trusted CA, you can store the certificate and private key on the machine and manage them by importing and exporting.
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/ TLS > Certificates and Web Based Management > Create and Install a Certificate > Create and Install a Certificate from a Certificate Authority (CA) > Create a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) Create a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW A Certificate Signing Request (CSR) is a request sent to a Certificate Authority
11. Click Submit. The CSR appears on your screen. Save the CSR as a file or copy and paste it into an online CSR form offered by a Certificate Authority. 12. Click Save. • Follow your CA's policy regarding the method to send a CSR to your CA. • If you are using the Enterprise root CA of Windows Server 2008/2012/2012 R2/2016, we recommend using the Web Server for the certificate template to securely create the Client Certificate.
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/ TLS > Certificates and Web Based Management > Create and Install a Certificate > Create and Install a Certificate from a Certificate Authority (CA) > Install a Certificate on Your Brother Machine Install a Certificate on Your Brother Machine Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW When you receive a certificate from a CA, follow the steps below to instal
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/ TLS > Certificates and Web Based Management > Create and Install a Certificate > Create and Install a Certificate from a Certificate Authority (CA) > Import and Export the Certificate and Private Key Import and Export the Certificate and Private Key Store the certificate and private key on your machine and manage them by importing and exporting them.
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/ TLS > Certificates and Web Based Management > Create and Install a Certificate > Create and Install a Certificate from a Certificate Authority (CA) > Import and Export the Certificate and Private Key > Import a Certificate and Private Key Import a Certificate and Private Key Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW 1. Start your web browser. 2.
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/ TLS > Certificates and Web Based Management > Create and Install a Certificate > Create and Install a Certificate from a Certificate Authority (CA) > Import and Export the Certificate and Private Key > Export the Certificate and Private Key Export the Certificate and Private Key Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW 1. Start your web browser. 2.
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/ TLS > Certificates and Web Based Management > Create and Install a Certificate > Import and Export a CA Certificate Import and Export a CA Certificate You can import, export and store CA certificates on your Brother machine.
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/ TLS > Certificates and Web Based Management > Create and Install a Certificate > Import and Export a CA Certificate > Import a CA Certificate Import a CA Certificate Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW 1. Start your web browser. 2.
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/ TLS > Certificates and Web Based Management > Create and Install a Certificate > Import and Export a CA Certificate > Export a CA Certificate Export a CA Certificate Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW 1. Start your web browser. 2.
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/ TLS > Certificates and Web Based Management > Manage Multiple Certificates Manage Multiple Certificates Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW The multiple certificate feature allows you to use Web Based Management to manage each certificate installed on your machine.
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/ TLS > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using Web Based Management Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using Web Based Management Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW To manage your network machine securely, you must use management utilities with security protocols. We recommend using the HTTPS protocol for secure management.
In this mode, the print server uses version 1 and version 2c of the SNMP protocol. You can use all Brother applications in this mode. However, it is not secure since it will not authenticate the user, and data will not be encrypted. • SNMPv3 read-write access and v1/v2c read-only access In this mode, the print server uses the read-write access of version 3 and the read-only access of version 1 and version 2c of the SNMP protocol.
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/ TLS > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using BRAdmin Professional (Windows) Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using BRAdmin Professional (Windows) Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW To use BRAdmin Professional utility, you must: • Use the latest version of BRAdmin Professional.
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/ TLS > Print Documents Securely Using SSL/TLS Print Documents Securely Using SSL/TLS Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW To print documents securely with IPP protocol, use the IPPS protocol. 1. Start your web browser. 2. Type "http://machine's IP address" in your browser's address bar (where "machine's IP address" is the machine's IP address).
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Send an Email Securely Send an Email Securely • Configure Email Sending Using Web Based Management • Send an Email with User Authentication • Send an Email Securely Using SSL/TLS 379
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Send an Email Securely > Configure Email Sending Using Web Based Management Configure Email Sending Using Web Based Management Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW We recommend using Web Based Management to configure secured email sending with user authentication, or email sending using SSL/TLS. 1. Start your web browser. 2.
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Send an Email Securely > Send an Email with User Authentication Send an Email with User Authentication Your Brother machine supports the SMTP-AUTH method to send email via an email server that requires user authentication. This method prevents unauthorised users from accessing the email server. You can use SMTP-AUTH for email notification and email reports (available for certain models).
Home > Security > Network Security Features > Send an Email Securely > Send an Email Securely Using SSL/TLS Send an Email Securely Using SSL/TLS Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Your Brother machine supports SSL/TLS methods to send an email via an email server that requires secure SSL/TLS communication. To send email via an email server that is using SSL/TLS communication, you must configure SMTP over SSL/TLS.
Port Number If you select SSL, the Port value will be changed to match the protocol. To change the port number manually, type the port number after you choose SSL/TLS. You must configure your machine's SMTP communication method to match the method used by your email server. For details about your email server settings, contact your network administrator or your ISP.
Home > Mobile/Web Connect Mobile/Web Connect • Brother Web Connect • Google Cloud Print • AirPrint • Mobile Printing for Windows • Mopria® Print Service • Brother iPrint&Scan for Mobile Devices • Near-Field Communication (NFC) 384
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > Brother Web Connect Brother Web Connect Related Models: MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW • Brother Web Connect Overview • Online Services Used with Brother Web Connect • Conditions for Using Brother Web Connect • Set Up Brother Web Connect • Scan and Upload Documents Using Brother Web Connect • Download and Print Documents Using Brother Web Connect 385
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > Brother Web Connect > Brother Web Connect Overview Brother Web Connect Overview Related Models: MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Certain websites provide services that allow users to upload and view images and files on the websites. Your Brother machine can scan images and upload them to these services, and also download and print images that are already uploaded to these services. 1. Printing 2. Scanning 3. Photos, images, documents and other files 4.
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > Brother Web Connect > Online Services Used with Brother Web Connect Online Services Used with Brother Web Connect Related Models: MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Use Brother Web Connect to access services from your Brother machine: To use Brother Web Connect, you must have an account with the online service you want to use. If you do not already have an account, use a computer to access the service's website and create an account.
Accessible Services Evernote® Brother Creative Center JPEG JPEG - PDF 2 PDF 2 DOCX DOCX XLSX XLSX PPTX PPTX TIFF TIFF XPS XPS Google Drive™ Dropbox OneDrive Box OneNote Upload scanned images 1 DOC/XLS/PPT formats are also available for downloading and printing images. 2 For upload scanned images, PDF includes Searchable PDF, Signed PDF, Secure PDF and PDF/A. (For Hong Kong, Taiwan and Korea) Brother Web Connect supports only file names written in English.
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > Brother Web Connect > Conditions for Using Brother Web Connect Conditions for Using Brother Web Connect Related Models: MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW • Brother Software Installation for Using Brother Web Connect • Configure the Proxy Server Settings Using Your Brother Machine's Control Panel • Configure the Proxy Server Settings Using Web Based Management 389
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > Brother Web Connect > Conditions for Using Brother Web Connect > Brother Software Installation for Using Brother Web Connect Brother Software Installation for Using Brother Web Connect Related Models: MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW The initial installation of Brother Web Connect requires a computer that has access to the Internet and has the Brother machine's software installed.
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > Brother Web Connect > Conditions for Using Brother Web Connect > Configure the Proxy Server Settings Using Your Brother Machine's Control Panel Configure the Proxy Server Settings Using Your Brother Machine's Control Panel Related Models: MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW If your network uses a proxy server, the following proxy server information must be configured on the machine: • Proxy server address • Port number • User Name • Password 1.
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > Brother Web Connect > Conditions for Using Brother Web Connect > Configure the Proxy Server Settings Using Web Based Management Configure the Proxy Server Settings Using Web Based Management Related Models: MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW If your network uses a proxy server, the following proxy server information must be configured using Web Based Management: • Proxy server address • Port number • User Name • Password We recommend Microsoft Internet Explorer 11/Edge for Windows a
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > Brother Web Connect > Set Up Brother Web Connect Set Up Brother Web Connect Related Models: MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW • Brother Web Connect Setup Overview • Create an Account for Each Online Service Before Using Brother Web Connect • Apply for Brother Web Connect Access • Register an Account on Your Brother Machine for Brother Web Connect • Set Up Brother Web Connect for Brother CreativeCenter 393
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > Brother Web Connect > Set Up Brother Web Connect > Brother Web Connect Setup Overview Brother Web Connect Setup Overview Related Models: MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Configure the Brother Web Connect settings using the following procedure (when using Brother CreativeCenter, this procedure is not necessary): Step 1: Create an account with the service you want to use. Access the service's website using a computer and create an account.
2. Web Service Your Brother machine can now use the service.
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > Brother Web Connect > Set Up Brother Web Connect > Create an Account for Each Online Service Before Using Brother Web Connect Create an Account for Each Online Service Before Using Brother Web Connect Related Models: MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW To use Brother Web Connect to access an online service, you must have an account with that online service. If you do not already have an account, use a computer to access the service's website and create an account.
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > Brother Web Connect > Set Up Brother Web Connect > Apply for Brother Web Connect Access Apply for Brother Web Connect Access Related Models: MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW To use Brother Web Connect to access online services, you must first apply for Brother Web Connect access using a computer that has the Brother Software installed. 1.
2. Select the service you want to use. The actual screen may differ from the screen shown above. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions and apply for access. When finished, your temporary ID will appear.
4. Make a note of your temporary ID, as you will need it to register accounts to the machine. The temporary ID is valid for 24 hours. 5. Close the web browser. Now that you have a Brother Web Connect access ID, you must register this ID on your machine, and then use your machine to access the web service you want to use.
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > Brother Web Connect > Set Up Brother Web Connect > Register an Account on Your Brother Machine for Brother Web Connect Register an Account on Your Brother Machine for Brother Web Connect Related Models: MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW You must enter your Brother Web Connect account information and configure your machine so that it can use Brother Web Connect to access the service you want. • You must apply for Brother Web Connect access to register an account on your machine.
Registration is complete and your machine can now access the service.
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > Brother Web Connect > Set Up Brother Web Connect > Set Up Brother Web Connect for Brother CreativeCenter Set Up Brother Web Connect for Brother CreativeCenter Related Models: MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Brother Web Connect is set up to work with Brother CreativeCenter automatically. No configuration is needed to create the calendars, business cards, posters and greeting cards available at www.brother.com/creativecenter. Brother CreativeCenter is not available in all countries.
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > Brother Web Connect > Scan and Upload Documents Using Brother Web Connect Scan and Upload Documents Using Brother Web Connect Related Models: MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Upload your scanned photos and documents directly to a web service without using a computer. • When scanning and uploading JPEG files, monochrome scanning is not available. • When scanning and uploading Searchable PDF or Microsoft Office files, monochrome and grey scanning is not available.
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > Brother Web Connect > Download and Print Documents Using Brother Web Connect Download and Print Documents Using Brother Web Connect Related Models: MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Documents that have been uploaded to your account can be downloaded directly to your machine and printed. Documents that other users have uploaded to their own accounts for sharing can also be downloaded to your machine and printed, as long as you have viewing privileges for those documents.
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > Brother Web Connect > Download and Print Documents Using Brother Web Connect > Download and Print Using Web Services Download and Print Using Web Services Related Models: MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW For information on Brother CreativeCenter Templates, see Related Information. 1. Press d or c to display the [Web] option. 2. Press [Web]. • If information regarding the Internet connection appears on the machine’s LCD, read the information and press [OK].
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > Brother Web Connect > Download and Print Documents Using Brother Web Connect > Download and Print Brother CreativeCenter Templates Download and Print Brother CreativeCenter Templates Related Models: MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Brother CreativeCenter is not available in all countries. 1. Press a or b to display [Outline&Scan]. • Occasionally, updates or announcements about Brother Web Connect's features will appear on the LCD. Read the information, and then press [OK].
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > Google Cloud Print Google Cloud Print • Google Cloud Print Overview • Before Using Google Cloud Print • Print from Google Chrome™ or Chrome OS™ • Print from Google Drive™ for Mobile • Print from Gmail™ Webmail Service for Mobile 407
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > Google Cloud Print > Google Cloud Print Overview Google Cloud Print Overview Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Google Cloud Print™ is a Google service that allows you to print to a printer registered to your Google account using a network-compatible device (such as a mobile phone or computer) without installing the printer driver on the device.
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > Google Cloud Print > Before Using Google Cloud Print Before Using Google Cloud Print • Network Settings for Using Google Cloud Print • Register Your Machine with Google Cloud Print Using Google Chrome™ • Register Your Machine with Google Cloud Print Using Web Based Management 409
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > Google Cloud Print > Before Using Google Cloud Print > Network Settings for Using Google Cloud Print Network Settings for Using Google Cloud Print Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW In order to use Google Cloud Print™, your Brother machine must be connected to a network that has access to the Internet, either through a wired or wireless connection.
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > Google Cloud Print > Before Using Google Cloud Print > Register Your Machine with Google Cloud Print Using Google Chrome™ Register Your Machine with Google Cloud Print Using Google Chrome™ Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Make sure you have already created a Google Account. If you do not have an account, use a computer or mobile device to access the Google website (https://accounts.google.
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > Google Cloud Print > Before Using Google Cloud Print > Register Your Machine with Google Cloud Print Using Web Based Management Register Your Machine with Google Cloud Print Using Web Based Management Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Make sure you have already created a Google Account. If you do not have an account, use a computer or mobile device to access the Google website (https://accounts.google.
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > Google Cloud Print > Print from Google Chrome™ or Chrome OS™ Print from Google Chrome™ or Chrome OS™ Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW 1. Make sure your Brother machine is turned on. 2. Open the web page that you want to print. 3. Click the Google Chrome™ menu icon. 4. Click Print. 5. Select your machine from the printer list. 6. Change print options, if needed. 7. Click Print.
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > Google Cloud Print > Print from Google Drive™ for Mobile Print from Google Drive™ for Mobile Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW 1. Make sure your Brother machine is turned on. 2. Access Google Drive™ from your Android™ or iOS device’s web browser. 3. Open the document that you want to print. 4. Tap the menu icon. 5. Tap Print. 6. Select your machine from the printer list. 7. Change print options, if needed. 8.
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > Google Cloud Print > Print from Gmail™ Webmail Service for Mobile Print from Gmail™ Webmail Service for Mobile Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW 1. Make sure your Brother machine is turned on. 2. Access the Gmail™ webmail service from your Android™ or iOS device’s web browser. 3. Open the email that you want to print. 4. Tap the menu icon.
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > AirPrint AirPrint • AirPrint Overview • Before Using AirPrint • Print Using AirPrint • Scan Using AirPrint • Send a Fax Using AirPrint (For MFC Models) 416
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > AirPrint > AirPrint Overview AirPrint Overview Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW AirPrint is a printing solution for Apple operating systems that allows you to wirelessly print photos, email, web pages and documents from your iPad, iPhone, iPod touch and Mac computer without the need to install a driver.
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > AirPrint > Before Using AirPrint Before Using AirPrint • Network Settings for Using AirPrint • Disable and Enable AirPrint Using Web Based Management (Web Browser) 418
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > AirPrint > Before Using AirPrint > Network Settings for Using AirPrint Network Settings for Using AirPrint Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW In order to use AirPrint, your mobile device must connect to the wireless network to which your Brother machine is connected. AirPrint supports wireless connections that use infrastructure mode or Wi-Fi Direct®.
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > AirPrint > Before Using AirPrint > Disable and Enable AirPrint Using Web Based Management (Web Browser) Disable and Enable AirPrint Using Web Based Management (Web Browser) Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Confirm that your Brother machine is connected to the same network as your computer. 1. Start your web browser. 2.
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > AirPrint > Print Using AirPrint Print Using AirPrint • Print from iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch • Before Using AirPrint (macOS) • Print Using AirPrint (macOS) 421
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > AirPrint > Print Using AirPrint > Print from iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch Print from iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW The procedure used to print may vary by application. Safari is used in the example below. 1. Make sure your Brother machine is turned on. 2. Use Safari to open the page that you want to print. 3. Tap or . 4. Tap Print. 5. Make sure your Brother machine is selected.
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > AirPrint > Print Using AirPrint > Before Using AirPrint (macOS) Before Using AirPrint (macOS) Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Before printing using macOS, add your Brother machine to the printer list on your Mac computer. 1. Select System Preferences from the Apple Menu. 2. Click Printers & Scanners. 3. Click the + icon below the Printers pane on the left. 4. Click Add Printer or Scanner….
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > AirPrint > Print Using AirPrint > Print Using AirPrint (macOS) Print Using AirPrint (macOS) Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW The procedure used to print may vary by application. Safari is used in the example below. Before printing, make sure your Brother machine is in the printer list on your Mac computer. 1. Make sure your Brother machine is turned on. 2.
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > AirPrint > Scan Using AirPrint Scan Using AirPrint • Before Scanning Using AirPrint (macOS) • Scan Using AirPrint (macOS) • Scan from Your Computer (Mac) 425
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > AirPrint > Scan Using AirPrint > Before Scanning Using AirPrint (macOS) Before Scanning Using AirPrint (macOS) Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Before scanning using macOS, add your Brother machine to the scanner list on your Mac computer. 1. Select System Preferences from the Apple Menu. 2. Click Printers & Scanners. 3. Click the + icon below the Scanners pane on the left. 4. Click Add Printer or Scanner….
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > AirPrint > Scan Using AirPrint > Scan Using AirPrint (macOS) Scan Using AirPrint (macOS) Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Before scanning, make sure your Brother machine is in the scanner list on your Mac computer. 1. Load your document. 2. Select System Preferences from the Apple menu. 3. Click Printers & Scanners. 4. Select your Brother machine from the scanner list. 5.
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > AirPrint > Send a Fax Using AirPrint (For MFC Models) Send a Fax Using AirPrint (For MFC Models) • Before Sending a Fax Using AirPrint (macOS) • Send a Fax Using AirPrint (macOS) 428
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > AirPrint > Send a Fax Using AirPrint (For MFC Models) > Before Sending a Fax Using AirPrint (macOS) Before Sending a Fax Using AirPrint (macOS) Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Before sending a fax, add your Brother machine to the printer list on your Mac computer. Make sure your Brother machine is connected to the telephone line and works correctly. 1. Select System Preferences from the Apple Menu. 2. Click Printers & Scanners. 3.
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > AirPrint > Send a Fax Using AirPrint (For MFC Models) > Send a Fax Using AirPrint (macOS) Send a Fax Using AirPrint (macOS) Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Make sure your Brother machine is in the printer list on your Mac computer. Apple TextEdit is used in the example below. • AirPrint supports only monochrome fax documents. 1. Make sure your Brother machine is turned on. 2. On your Mac computer, open the file that you want to send as a fax. 3.
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > Mobile Printing for Windows Mobile Printing for Windows Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Mobile printing for Windows is a function to print wirelessly from your Windows mobile device. You can connect to the same network that your Brother machine is connected to and print without installing the printer driver on the device. Many Windows apps support this function. 2 1 3 1.
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > Mopria® Print Service Mopria® Print Service Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Mopria® Print Service is a print feature on Android™ mobile devices (Android™ version 4.4 or later) developed by the Mopria® Alliance. With this service, you can connect to the same network as your machine and print without additional setup. Many native Android™ apps support printing. 2 1 3 1. Android™ 4.4 or later 2.
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > Brother iPrint&Scan for Mobile Devices Brother iPrint&Scan for Mobile Devices Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Use Brother iPrint&Scan to print and scan from various mobile devices. • For Android™ Devices Brother iPrint&Scan allows you to use features of your Brother machine directly from your Android™ device, without using a computer. Download and install Brother iPrint&Scan from the Google Play™ Store app.
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > Near-Field Communication (NFC) Near-Field Communication (NFC) Related Models: MFC-L2750DW Near-Field Communication (NFC) allows for simple transactions, data exchange, and wireless connections between two devices that are in close range of each other.
Home > ControlCenter ControlCenter Use Brother's ControlCenter software utility to quickly access your frequently-used applications. Using ControlCenter gives you direct access to specific applications.
Home > ControlCenter > ControlCenter4 (Windows) ControlCenter4 (Windows) • Change the Operation Mode in ControlCenter4 (Windows) • Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) • Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) • Set Up the Brother Machine Using ControlCenter4 (Windows) • Create a Custom Tab Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) 436
Home > ControlCenter > ControlCenter4 (Windows) > Change the Operation Mode in ControlCenter4 (Windows) Change the Operation Mode in ControlCenter4 (Windows) ControlCenter4 has two operation modes: Home Mode and Advanced Mode. You can change modes at any time. Home Mode Advanced Mode • Home Mode ControlCenter4 Home Mode lets you access your machine's main features easily.
ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode gives you more control over the details of your machine's features and allows you to customise one-button scan actions. To change operation mode: 1. Click the (ControlCenter4) icon in the task tray, and then select Open. 2. Click the Configuration button, and then select Mode Select. 3. The mode selection dialog box appears. Select either the Home Mode or Advanced Mode option. 4. Click OK.
Home > ControlCenter > ControlCenter4 (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) Use ControlCenter4 Home Mode to access your machine's main features.
Home > ControlCenter > ControlCenter4 (Windows) > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode gives you more control over the details of your machine's features and allows you to customise one-button scan actions.
Home > ControlCenter > ControlCenter4 (Windows) > Set Up the Brother Machine Using ControlCenter4 (Windows) Set Up the Brother Machine Using ControlCenter4 (Windows) Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW If Secure Function Lock is set to On, you cannot use Remote Setup. 1. Click the (ControlCenter4) icon in the task tray, and then click Open. 2. Click the Device Settings tab. 3. Click the Remote Setup button. 4. Configure the settings as needed.
OK Click to start uploading data to the machine, and then exit the Remote Setup Program. If an error message appears, confirm that your data is correct, and then click OK. Cancel Click to exit the Remote Setup Program without uploading data to the machine. Apply Click to upload data to the machine without exiting the Remote Setup Program. 5. Click OK.
Home > ControlCenter > ControlCenter4 (Windows) > Create a Custom Tab Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) Create a Custom Tab Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows) You can create up to three customised tabs, each including up to five customised buttons, with your preferred settings. Select Advanced Mode as the mode setting for ControlCenter4. 1. Click the (ControlCenter4) icon in the task tray, and then click Open. 2. Click the Configuration button, and then select Create custom tab.
Related Information • ControlCenter4 (Windows) 444
Home > Brother iPrint&Scan for Windows and Mac Brother iPrint&Scan for Windows and Mac • Brother iPrint&Scan Overview • Brother iPrint&Scan for Mobile Devices • Scan Using Brother iPrint&Scan (Mac) 445
Home > Brother iPrint&Scan for Windows and Mac > Brother iPrint&Scan Overview Brother iPrint&Scan Overview Use Brother iPrint&Scan for Windows and Mac to print and scan from your computer. The following screen shows an example of Brother iPrint&Scan for Windows. The actual screen may differ depending on the version of the application. • For Windows Go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com to download the latest application.
Home > Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Use this section to resolve typical problems you may encounter when using your Brother machine. You can correct most problems yourself. IMPORTANT For technical help, you must call Brother customer service or your local Brother dealer. Using non-Brother supplies may affect the print quality, hardware performance, and machine reliability.
Home > Troubleshooting > Error and Maintenance Messages Error and Maintenance Messages As with any sophisticated office product, errors may occur and supply items may have to be replaced. If this happens, your machine identifies the error or required routine maintenance and shows the appropriate message. The most common error and maintenance messages are shown in the table. You can correct most errors and perform routine maintenance by yourself. If you need more tips: Visit us at support.brother.
Error Message Cause Action Drum ! The corona wire on the drum unit must be cleaned. Clean the corona wire on the drum unit. The drum unit or the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly is not installed correctly. Put the toner cartridge in the drum unit. Then reinstall the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly in the machine. Drum End Soon The drum unit is near the end of its life. Order a new drum unit before you get the Replace Drum message.
Error Message Cause Action back in the machine. If the problem continues, replace the toner cartridge with a new one. Out of Memory The machine's memory is full. If a fax-sending or copy operation is in process Do one of the following: • Press Start to send or copy the scanned pages. • Press Stop/Exit and wait until the other operations in progress finish, and then try again. • Print the faxes that are in the memory. • Clear the data in the memory.
Error Message Cause Action Self-Diagnostic The temperature of the fuser unit • does not rise to a specified temperature within the specified time. The fuser unit is too hot. • (MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW) To prevent you from losing the received fax data in the machine's memory, transfer the data to another Fax machine or to your computer before turning off the machine. Press and hold to turn the machine off, wait a few seconds, and then turn it on again.
Error Message Cause Put the Toner Cartridge back in. Action cartridge, and put it back in the drum unit again. Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back in the machine. If the problem continues, contact Brother customer service or your local Brother dealer. Comm.Error Poor telephone line quality caused a communication error. Send the fax again or connect the machine to another telephone line. If the problem continues, contact the telephone company and ask them to check your telephone line.
Error Message Cause Action Jam 2-sided The paper is jammed in the 2-sided paper tray. Pull the paper tray and the 2-sided tray out completely, open the back cover and then remove all jammed paper. Close the back cover, and put the paper tray and the 2-sided tray firmly back in the machine. Jam Inside The paper is jammed inside the machine. Open the front cover and remove the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly. Pull out the jammed paper. Close the front cover.
Error Message Cause Action • Print the faxes that are in the memory. If a print operation is in process Do one of the following: Print Data Full The machine’s memory is full. • Reduce the Resolution. • Clear faxes from the memory. Press and delete the previously stored secure print data. Print Unable XX The machine has a mechanical problem. • • Replace Drum Replace Toner Press and hold to turn the machine off, wait a few minutes, and then turn it on again.
Error Message Cause Action available when the LCD displays Replace Toner. Touchscreen Initialisation Failed The touchscreen was pressed before the power on initialization was completed. Make sure nothing is touching or resting on the touchscreen. Debris may be stuck between the lower part of the touchscreen and its frame. Insert a piece of stiff paper between the lower part of the touchscreen and its frame and slide it back and forth to push out the debris.
Home > Troubleshooting > Error Messages When Using the Brother Web Connect Feature Error Messages When Using the Brother Web Connect Feature Your Brother machine displays an error message if an error occurs. The most common error messages are shown in the table. You can correct most errors yourself. If, after reading this table, you still need help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest troubleshooting tips. Go to the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com.
Server Error Error Messages Cause Action Server Error 01 The machine's authentication information (needed to access the service) has expired or is invalid. Apply for Brother Web Connect access again to receive a new temporary ID, and then use the new ID to register the account to the machine. The file you are trying to upload may have one of the following problems: The file cannot be used: Authentication failed. Do the following: 1. Go to http://bwc.brother.com to get a new temporary ID. 2.
Home > Troubleshooting > Document Jams Document Jams Related Models: DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW • Document is Jammed in the Top of the ADF Unit • Document is Jammed under the Document Cover • Remove Small Scraps of Paper Jammed in the ADF 458
Home > Troubleshooting > Document Jams > Document is Jammed in the Top of the ADF Unit Document is Jammed in the Top of the ADF Unit Related Models: DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW 1. Remove any paper from the ADF that is not jammed. 2. Open the ADF cover. 3. Pull the jammed document out to the left. If the document rips or tears, be sure you remove any debris or scraps to prevent future jams. 4. Close the ADF cover. 5.
Home > Troubleshooting > Document Jams > Document is Jammed under the Document Cover Document is Jammed under the Document Cover Related Models: DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW 1. Remove any paper from the ADF that is not jammed. 2. Lift the document cover. 3. Pull the jammed document out to the right. If the document rips or tears, be sure you remove any debris or scraps to prevent future jams. 4. Close the document cover. 5.
Home > Troubleshooting > Document Jams > Remove Small Scraps of Paper Jammed in the ADF Remove Small Scraps of Paper Jammed in the ADF Related Models: DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW 1. Lift the document cover. 2. Insert a piece of stiff paper, such as cardstock, into the ADF to push any small paper scraps through. 3. Close the document cover. 4. Do one of the following: • (DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW) Press Stop/Exit. • (MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW) Press .
Home > Troubleshooting > Paper Jams Paper Jams Always remove the remaining paper from the paper tray and straighten the stack when you are adding new paper. This helps prevent multiple sheets of paper from feeding through the machine at one time and prevents paper jams.
Home > Troubleshooting > Paper Jams > Paper is Jammed in the Paper Tray Paper is Jammed in the Paper Tray If the machine's control panel or the Status Monitor indicates that there is a jam in the paper tray, follow these steps: 1. Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine. 2. Slowly pull out the jammed paper. Pulling the jammed paper downward using both hands allows you to remove the paper more easily. 3.
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Home > Troubleshooting > Paper Jams > Paper is Jammed in the Output Paper Tray Paper is Jammed in the Output Paper Tray When the paper is jammed in the output paper tray, follow these steps: 1. Use both hands to open the scanner. 2. Remove the paper. 3. Push the scanner down with both hands to close it.
Home > Troubleshooting > Paper Jams > Paper is Jammed in the Back of the Machine Paper is Jammed in the Back of the Machine If the machine's control panel or the Status Monitor indicates that there is a jam in the back (Rear) of the machine, follow these steps: 1. Leave the machine turned on for 10 minutes for the internal fan to cool the extremely hot parts inside the machine. 2. Open the back cover. 3. Pull the blue tabs at the left and right sides toward you to release the fuser cover.
5. Close the fuser cover. If you print on envelopes, pull down the green envelope levers to the envelope position again before closing the back cover. 6. Close the back cover until it locks in the closed position.
Home > Troubleshooting > Paper Jams > Paper is Jammed inside the Machine Paper is Jammed inside the Machine If the machine's control panel or the Status Monitor indicates that there is a jam inside the machine, follow these steps: 1. Leave the machine turned on for 10 minutes for the internal fan to cool the extremely hot parts inside the machine. 2. Open the front cover. 3. Remove the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly. WARNING HOT SURFACE The machine's internal parts will be extremely hot.
6. Close the front cover.
Home > Troubleshooting > Paper Jams > Paper is Jammed in the 2-sided Tray Paper is Jammed in the 2-sided Tray If the machine's control panel or the Status Monitor indicates that there is a jam in the 2-sided paper tray, follow these steps: 1. Leave the machine turned on for 10 minutes for the internal fan to cool the extremely hot parts inside the machine. 2. Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine. 3. At the back of the machine, pull the 2‑sided tray completely out of the machine. 4.
6. If paper is not caught inside the 2-sided tray, open the back cover. WARNING HOT SURFACE The machine's internal parts will be extremely hot. Wait for the machine to cool down before touching them. 7. Use both hands to gently pull the jammed paper out of the back of the machine. 8. Close the back cover until it locks in the closed position. 9. Put the 2-sided tray firmly back in the rear of the machine. 10. Put the paper tray firmly back in the front of the machine.
Home > Troubleshooting > Printing Problems Printing Problems Difficulties Suggestions No printout Check the machine is not in Power Off mode. If the machine is in Power Off mode, press on the control panel, and then send the print data again. Check that the correct printer driver has been installed and selected. Check to see if the Status Monitor or the machine's control panel displays an error status.
Difficulties Suggestions The machine is not printing or has stopped printing. Cancel the print job and clear it from the machine's memory. The printout may be incomplete. Send the print data again. See Related Information:Cancel a Print Job. The headers or footers appear when the document displays on the screen but they do not show up when it is printed. There is an unprintable area on the top and bottom of the page. Adjust the top and bottom margins in your document to allow for this.
Related Topics: • Monitor the Status of the Machine from Your Computer (Windows) • Monitor the Status of the Machine from Your Computer (Mac) • Cancel a Print Job • Clean the Paper Pick-up Rollers 474
Home > Troubleshooting > Improve the Print Quality Improve the Print Quality If you have a print quality problem, print a test page first. If the printout looks good, the problem is probably not the machine. Check the interface cable connections and try printing a different document. If the printout or test page printed from the machine has a quality problem, check the examples of poor print quality and follow the recommendations in the table.
Examples of poor print quality Recommendation • Clean the drum unit. • Replace the drum unit with a new drum unit. • Replace the toner cartridge with a new toner cartridge. • The fuser unit may be contaminated. Contact Brother customer service. ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 • Make sure the media type setting in the driver matches the type of paper you are using. • Clean the drum unit. • The toner cartridge may be damaged. Replace the toner cartridge with a new toner cartridge.
Examples of poor print quality Recommendation White lines, bands or ribbing across the page • Make 10-15 copies of a blank, white sheet of paper. If the problem is not solved after printing the blank pages, the drum unit may have foreign material, such as glue from a label, stuck on the drum. Clean the drum unit. See Related Information:Clean the Drum Unit Using Drum Dot Print. White Spots on black text and graphics at 94 mm intervals • The drum unit may be damaged.
Examples of poor print quality Recommendation • Set the document correctly in the ADF or on the scanner glass if the skew only occurs when making copies. ABCD abcde 01234 • Make sure the paper or other print media is loaded correctly in the paper tray and the guides are not too tight or too loose against the paper stack. • Set the paper guides correctly. Image skewed • The paper tray may be too full. • Check the paper type and quality.
Examples of poor print quality Recommendation envelope, choose Env. Thick in the media type setting. • Make sure the two green levers inside the back cover are pulled down to the envelope position when you print envelopes. After you have finished printing, reset the levers back to their original position. Pull up the levers until they stop. • Make sure envelopes are printed with the back cover (face up output tray) opened.
Home > Troubleshooting > Telephone and Fax Problems Telephone and Fax Problems Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Telephone Line or Connections Difficulties Suggestions Dialling does not work. (No dial tone) Check all line cord connections. Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged into the telephone wall socket and the LINE socket of the machine. If you subscribe to DSL or VoIP services, contact your service provider for connection instructions.
Difficulties Suggestions interruption is crucial to your business, we recommend using a separate telephone line with no custom features. Receiving Faxes Difficulties Suggestions Cannot receive a fax. Check all line cord connections. Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged into the telephone wall socket and the LINE socket of the machine. If you subscribe to DSL or VoIP services, contact your service provider for connection instructions.
Difficulties Suggestions • If you were not able to receive the fax, then another device or subscriber service may be interfering with your fax reception or there may be a problem with your fax line. If you are using a telephone answering machine (External TAD mode) on the same line as the Brother machine, make sure your answering machine is set up correctly. 1. Set your answering machine to answer in one or two rings. 2. Record the outgoing message on your answering machine.
Difficulties Suggestions Verification Report, your machine may be out of memory. To free up extra memory, you can turn off Fax Storage, print fax messages in memory or cancel a delayed fax. If the problem continues, ask the telephone company to check your telephone line. If you often get transmission errors due to possible interference on the telephone line or if you are using a VoIP system, try changing the Compatibility setting to Basic(for VoIP). Sent faxes are blank.
Home > Troubleshooting > Telephone and Fax Problems > Set Dial Tone Detection Set Dial Tone Detection Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Setting the Dial Tone to [Detection] will shorten the Dial Tone detect pause. >> MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW 1. Press Menu. 2. Press a or b to display the [Initial Setup] option, and then press OK. 3. Press a or b to display the [Dial Tone] option, and then press OK. 4.
Home > Troubleshooting > Telephone and Fax Problems > Set Telephone Line Compatibility for Interference and VoIP Systems Set Telephone Line Compatibility for Interference and VoIP Systems Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Problems sending and receiving faxes due to possible interference on the telephone line may be solved by reducing the modem speed to minimise errors in fax transmission.
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Home > Troubleshooting > Network Problems Network Problems • Error Messages for Network Problems • Where Can I Find My Brother Machine's Network Settings? • I Cannot Complete the Wireless Network Setup Configuration • Use the Network Connection Repair Tool (Windows) • My Brother Machine Cannot Print, Scan, or PC-FAX Receive over the Network • I Want to Check that My Network Devices are Working Correctly 487
Home > Troubleshooting > Network Problems > Error Messages for Network Problems Error Messages for Network Problems Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Your Brother machine will display an error message if an error occurs. The most common error messages are shown in the chart.
Error Messages Cause Action No Device When configuring the Wi-Fi Direct network, the Brother machine cannot find your mobile device. • Make sure your machine and mobile device are in the Wi-Fi Direct mode. • Move the mobile device closer to your Brother machine. • Move your Brother machine and the mobile device to an obstruction-free area. • If you are manually configuring the Wi-Fi Direct network, make sure you have entered the correct password.
Home > Troubleshooting > Network Problems > Where Can I Find My Brother Machine's Network Settings? Where Can I Find My Brother Machine's Network Settings? Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW • Print the Network Configuration Report • Change Machine Settings from Your Computer 490
Home > Troubleshooting > Network Problems > I Cannot Complete the Wireless Network Setup Configuration I Cannot Complete the Wireless Network Setup Configuration Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Turn your wireless router off and back on. Then, try to configure the wireless settings again. If you are unable to resolve the problem, follow the instructions below: Investigate the problem using the WLAN Report.
Cause Action If you have checked and • tried all of the above, but still cannot complete the Wi-Fi • Direct configuration, do the following: Turn your Brother machine off and back on. Then, try to configure the Wi-Fi Direct settings again. Interface Wi-Fi Direct If you are using your Brother machine as a client, confirm how many devices are allowed in the current Wi-Fi Direct network, and then check how many devices are connected.
Home > Troubleshooting > Network Problems > Use the Network Connection Repair Tool (Windows) Use the Network Connection Repair Tool (Windows) Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Use the Network Connection Repair Tool to fix the Brother machine's network settings. It will assign the correct IP address and Subnet Mask. • Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 10 You must log on with Administrator rights.
Home > Troubleshooting > Network Problems > My Brother Machine Cannot Print, Scan, or PC-FAX Receive over the Network My Brother Machine Cannot Print, Scan, or PC-FAX Receive over the Network Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Cause Action Interface Your security software blocks your machine's access to the network. (The Network scanning feature does not work.
Cause Action Interface Confirm the IP address and the Subnet Mask using the Network Connection Repair Tool. The failed print job is still in your computer's print queue. • If the failed print job is still in your computer's print queue, delete it. Wired/Wireless • Otherwise, double-click the printer icon in the following folder and cancel all documents: - Windows 7 Click (Start) > Devices and Printers > Printers and Faxes. - Windows 8 Move your mouse to the lower right corner of your desktop.
Home > Troubleshooting > Network Problems > I Want to Check that My Network Devices are Working Correctly I Want to Check that My Network Devices are Working Correctly Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Check Action Interface Wired/Wireless Check that your Brother Check the following: machine, access point/ • The power cord is connected correctly and the Brother machine is router, or network hub is turned on. turned on.
Home > Troubleshooting > Google Cloud Print Problems Google Cloud Print Problems Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Difficulty Suggestions My Brother machine is not displayed in the printer list. Make sure your machine is turned on. Confirm that Google Cloud Print™ is enabled. Confirm that your machine is registered with Google Cloud Print™. If it is not registered, try to register again. I cannot print.
Home > Troubleshooting > AirPrint Problems AirPrint Problems Difficulty Suggestions My Brother machine is not displayed in the printer list. Make sure your Brother machine is turned on. Confirm the network settings. See Related Information. Move the mobile device closer to the wireless access point/router, or to your Brother machine. I cannot print. Make sure your Brother machine is turned on. Confirm the network settings. See Related Information.
Home > Troubleshooting > Other Problems Other Problems Difficulties Suggestions The machine will not turn on. Adverse conditions on the power connection (such as lightning or a power surge) may have triggered the machine’s internal safety mechanisms. Unplug the power cord. Wait for ten minutes, then plug in the power cord and press to turn on the machine. If the problem is not solved and you are using a power breaker, disconnect it to make sure it is not the problem.
Difficulties Suggestions Contact your administrator to check your Secure Function Lock Settings. Vertical black line appears in copies. Black vertical lines on copies are typically caused by dirt or correction fluid on the glass strip, or the corona wire is dirty. Clean the glass strip and scanner glass and the white bar and white plastic above them. Copies are blank. Make sure you are loading the document correctly.
Home > Troubleshooting > Transfer Your Faxes or Fax Journal Report Transfer Your Faxes or Fax Journal Report Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW If the LCD displays: • [Print Unable] ## • [Scan Unable] ## We recommend transferring your faxes to another fax machine or to your computer. You can also transfer the Fax Journal report to see if there are any faxes you must transfer.
Home > Troubleshooting > Transfer Your Faxes or Fax Journal Report > Transfer Faxes to Another Fax Machine Transfer Faxes to Another Fax Machine Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW If you have not set up your Station ID, you cannot enter Fax Transfer mode. >> MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW 1. Press Menu. 2. Press a or b to display the [Service] option, and then press OK. 3. Press OK to select [Data Transfer]. 4.
Home > Troubleshooting > Transfer Your Faxes or Fax Journal Report > Transfer Faxes to Your Computer Transfer Faxes to Your Computer Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW >> MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW 1. Make sure you have installed the software and drivers on your computer, and then turn on PC-FAX Receive on the computer. Do one of the following: • (Windows 7) (Start) menu, select All Programs > Brother > Brother Utilities.
3. Do one of the following: • To select On or Off for the backup print setting, press [Yes]. • To turn on PC-Fax, press [No]. 4. Press .
Home > Troubleshooting > Transfer Your Faxes or Fax Journal Report > Transfer the Fax Journal Report to Another Fax Machine Transfer the Fax Journal Report to Another Fax Machine Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW If you have not set up your Station ID, you cannot enter fax transfer mode. >> MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW 1. Press Menu. 2. Press a or b to display the [Service] option, and then press OK. 3.
Home > Troubleshooting > Machine Information Machine Information • Check the Serial Number • Check the Firmware Version • Reset Functions Overview • Reset Your Brother Machine 506
Home > Troubleshooting > Machine Information > Check the Serial Number Check the Serial Number >> DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/ MFC-L2710DW 1. Press Menu. 2. Press a or b to display the [Machine Info.] option, and then press OK. 3. Press a or b to display the [Serial No.] option, and then press OK. The machine displays the serial number on the LCD. 4. Press Stop/Exit.
Home > Troubleshooting > Machine Information > Check the Firmware Version Check the Firmware Version >> DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/ MFC-L2710DW 1. Press Menu. 2. Press a or b to display the [Machine Info.] option, and then press OK. 3. Press a or b to display the [Version] option, and then press OK. The machine displays the firmware version on the LCD. 4. Press Stop/Exit.
Home > Troubleshooting > Machine Information > Reset Functions Overview Reset Functions Overview The following reset functions are available: Unplug the interface cable before you choose Network Settings Reset function, All Settings Reset function or Factory Reset function. >> DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/ MFC-L2710DW Subdivided reset functions are not available for some models.
Unplug the interface cable before you choose Network Settings Reset function, All Settings Reset function or Factory Reset function. MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW 1. Machine Reset You can reset all the machine’s settings that you have changed, such as Date and Time and Ring Delay. The Address Book, fax reports, and Call history will remain. (For MFC Models) 2. Network Settings Reset (For Network Models) Reset the print server back to its default factory settings (includes Password and IP Address information). 3.
Home > Troubleshooting > Machine Information > Reset Your Brother Machine Reset Your Brother Machine >> DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/ MFC-L2710DW 1. Press Menu. 2. Press a or b to display the [Initial Setup] option, and then press OK. 3. Press a or b to display the [Reset] option, and then press OK. 4.
You can also reset the Network settings by pressing [Settings] > [All Settings] > [Network] > [Network Reset].
Home > Routine Maintenance Routine Maintenance • Replace Supplies • Clean the Machine • Check the Remaining Part Life • Pack and Ship Your Brother Machine 513
Home > Routine Maintenance > Replace Supplies Replace Supplies You must replace supplies when the machine indicates that the life of the supply is over. Using non-Brother supplies may affect the print quality, hardware performance, and machine reliability. The toner cartridge and drum unit are two separate supplies. Make sure both are installed as an assembly. The model name of supplies may vary depending on the country.
Related Information • Routine Maintenance • Replace the Toner Cartridge • Replace the Drum Unit Related Topics: • Error and Maintenance Messages • Supplies 515
Home > Routine Maintenance > Replace Supplies > Replace the Toner Cartridge Replace the Toner Cartridge 1. Make sure the machine is turned on. 2. Open the front cover. 3. Remove the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly from the machine. 4. Push down the green lock lever and take the toner cartridge out of the drum unit. 5. Unpack the new toner cartridge. 6. Remove the protective cover. 7. Push the new toner cartridge firmly into the drum unit until you hear it lock into place.
Make sure you put the toner cartridge in correctly or it may separate from the drum unit. 8. Clean the corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the green tab from left to right and right to left several times. Be sure to return the tab to the Home position (a). The arrow on the tab must be aligned with the arrow on the drum unit. If it is not, printed pages may have a vertical stripe. 9. Install the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly back into the machine. 10.
Related Information • Replace Supplies Related Topics: • Improve the Print Quality 518
Home > Routine Maintenance > Replace Supplies > Replace the Drum Unit Replace the Drum Unit 1. Make sure the machine is turned on. 2. Open the front cover. 3. Remove the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly from the machine. 4. Push down the green lock lever and take the toner cartridge out of the drum unit. 5. Unpack the new drum unit. 6. Push the toner cartridge firmly into the new drum unit until you hear it lock into place.
7. Install the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly back into the machine. 8. Close the front cover of the machine. NOTE • Drum wear and tear occurs due to use and rotation of the drum and interaction with paper, toner and other materials in the paper path. In designing this product, Brother decided to use the number of rotations of the drum as a reasonable determinant of the drum life.
Home > Routine Maintenance > Clean the Machine Clean the Machine Clean the outside and inside of the machine regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth. When you replace the toner cartridge or the drum unit, make sure you clean the inside of the machine. If printed pages are stained with toner, clean the inside of the machine with a dry, lint-free cloth.
• Clean the Corona Wire • Clean the Drum Unit Using Drum Dot Print • Clean the Paper Pick-up Rollers 522
Home > Routine Maintenance > Clean the Machine > Clean the Scanner Clean the Scanner 1. Press and hold to turn the machine off. 2. Lift the document cover (1). Clean the white plastic surface (2) and scanner glass (3) underneath it with a soft lint-free cloth moistened with water. 1 2 3 3. In the ADF unit, clean the white bar (1) and the scanner glass strip (2) underneath it with a soft lint-free cloth moistened with water. 1 2 4.
Home > Routine Maintenance > Clean the Machine > Clean the Touchscreen LCD Clean the Touchscreen LCD Related Models: MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW IMPORTANT DO NOT use any type of liquid cleaners (including ethanol). 1. Press and hold to turn the machine off. 2. Clean the touchscreen with a dry, soft lint-free cloth. 3. Press to turn the machine on.
Home > Routine Maintenance > Clean the Machine > Clean the Corona Wire Clean the Corona Wire If you have print quality problems or the control panel displays [Drum !] status, clean the corona wire. 1. Open the front cover. 2. Remove the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly from the machine. 3. Clean the corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the green tab from left to right and right to left several times. Be sure to return the tab to the Home position (a).
Home > Routine Maintenance > Clean the Machine > Clean the Drum Unit Using Drum Dot Print Clean the Drum Unit Using Drum Dot Print If your printout has dots or other repeating marks at 94 mm intervals, the drum may have foreign material, such as glue from a label, stuck on the drum surface. >> DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/ MFC-L2710DW 1. Make sure the machine is in Ready mode. 2.
10. Use the numbered markers next to the drum roller to find the mark on the drum. For example, a dot in column 2 on the check sheet means that there is a mark in drum region “2”. 11. Turn the edge of the drum unit towards you while looking at the drum surface to find the mark. IMPORTANT • To avoid print quality problems, DO NOT touch the surface of the drum unit, only the wheel on the end. 12.
NOTE DO NOT clean the surface of the photosensitive drum with a sharp object or any liquids. 13. Push the toner cartridge firmly into the drum unit until you hear it lock into place. Make sure you put the toner cartridge in correctly or it may separate from the drum unit. 14. Install the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly back into the machine. 15. Close the front cover of the machine. 16. Press to turn the machine on. MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW 1. Make sure the machine is in Ready mode. 2.
8. Push down the green lock lever and take the toner cartridge out of the drum unit. 9. Turn the drum unit as shown in the illustration. Make sure that the drum unit gear is on the left side. 10. Use the numbered markers next to the drum roller to find the mark on the drum. For example, a dot in column 2 on the check sheet means that there is a mark in drum region “2”. 11. Turn the edge of the drum unit towards you while looking at the drum surface to find the mark.
IMPORTANT • To avoid print quality problems, DO NOT touch the surface of the drum unit, only the wheel on the end. 12. Wipe the surface of the drum gently with a dry cotton swab until the mark or foreign material on the surface comes off. NOTE DO NOT clean the surface of the photosensitive drum with a sharp object or any liquids. 13. Push the toner cartridge firmly into the drum unit until you hear it lock into place.
Related Information • Clean the Machine Related Topics: • Improve the Print Quality 531
Home > Routine Maintenance > Clean the Machine > Clean the Paper Pick-up Rollers Clean the Paper Pick-up Rollers Cleaning the paper pick-up rollers periodically may prevent paper jams by ensuring that paper feeds properly. If you have paper feed problems, clean the pick-up rollers as follows: 1. Press and hold to turn the machine off. 2. Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine. 3. If paper is loaded or something is stuck inside in the paper tray, remove it. 4.
Home > Routine Maintenance > Check the Remaining Part Life Check the Remaining Part Life >> DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/ MFC-L2710DW 1. Press Menu. 2. Press a or b to display the [Machine Info.] option, and then press OK. 3. Press a or b to display the [Parts Life] option, and then press OK. 4. Press a or b to select the [Toner] or [Drum] option, and then press OK.
Home > Routine Maintenance > Pack and Ship Your Brother Machine Pack and Ship Your Brother Machine WARNING • When you move the machine, carry the machine as shown in the illustration. • If for any reason you must ship your machine, carefully repack the machine in the original packaging to avoid any damage during transit. The machine should be adequately insured with the carrier. 1. Press and hold to turn the machine off. Leave the machine off for at least 10 minutes to cool down. 2.
5. Close the carton and tape it shut.
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Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel • In the Event of Power Failure (Memory Storage) • General Settings • Save Your Favourite Settings as a Shortcut • Print Reports • Settings and Features Tables 537
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > In the Event of Power Failure (Memory Storage) In the Event of Power Failure (Memory Storage) Your menu settings are stored permanently, and in the event of a power failure will not be lost.Temporary settings (for example, Contrast, Overseas Mode) will be lost.
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings General Settings • Change the Default Mode • Set the Mode Timer • Adjust the Machine's Volume • Change for Daylight Saving Time Automatically • Set Sleep Mode Countdown • About Deep Sleep Mode • Set Auto Power Off Mode • Set the Date and Time • Set the Time Zone • Adjust the LCD Backlight Brightness • Change How Long the LCD Backlight Stays On • Set Your Station ID • Set Tone or Pulse Dialling Mode • Reduce Toner Co
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Change the Default Mode Change the Default Mode Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW When the machine is idle or you press Stop/Exit, the machine will return to the mode you set. • For MFC models, the machine has Fax, Scan and Copy modes. The default mode is Fax. • For DCP models, the machine has Scan and Copy modes. The default mode is Copy. 1. Press Menu. 2.
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Set the Mode Timer Set the Mode Timer Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW The machine returns to the default mode after use of the machine in a mode other than the default mode. The Mode Timer setting defines how much time the machine takes after the last operation to return to the default mode. If you choose [Off], the machine will stay in the mode you used last.
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Adjust the Machine's Volume Adjust the Machine's Volume Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW >> MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW 1. Press Menu. 2. Press a or b to display the [General Setup] option, and then press OK. 3. Press a or b to display the [Volume] option, and then press OK. 4.
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Change for Daylight Saving Time Automatically Change for Daylight Saving Time Automatically You can program the machine to change automatically for Daylight Saving Time. It will reset itself forward one hour in the spring, and backward one hour in the autumn. Make sure you have set the correct date and time in the Date & Time setting.
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Set Sleep Mode Countdown Set Sleep Mode Countdown The Sleep Mode (or Power Save Mode) setting can reduce power consumption. When the machine is in Sleep Mode, it acts as though it is turned off. The machine will wake up and start printing when it receives a print job or a fax. Use these instructions to set a time delay (countdown) before the machine enters Sleep Mode.
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > About Deep Sleep Mode About Deep Sleep Mode If the machine is in Sleep mode and does not receive any jobs for certain length of time, the machine will automatically enter Deep Sleep mode. The length of time is based on your specific model and settings. Deep Sleep mode uses less power than Sleep mode.
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Set Auto Power Off Mode Set Auto Power Off Mode If the machine is in Deep Sleep Mode for certain length of time, based on your model and settings, the machine will go into Power Off Mode automatically. The machine does not go into Power Off Mode when the machine is connected to a network or a telephone line , or has secure print data in the memory(Available only for certain models).
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Set the Date and Time Set the Date and Time Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW >> MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW 1. Press Menu. 2. Press a or b to display the [Initial Setup] option, and then press OK. 3. Press a or b to display the [Date&Time] option, and then press OK. 4. Press a or b to display the [Date&Time] option, and then press OK.
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Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Set the Time Zone Set the Time Zone Set the time zone for your location on the machine. >> MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW 1. Press Menu. 2. Press a or b to display the [Initial Setup] option, and then press OK. 3. Press a or b to display the [Date&Time] option, and then press OK. 4. Press a or b to display the [Time Zone] option, and then press OK. 5.
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Adjust the LCD Backlight Brightness Adjust the LCD Backlight Brightness Related Models: MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW If you are having difficulty reading the LCD, changing the brightness setting may help. 1. Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [General Setup] > [LCD Settings] > [Backlight]. 2. Press the [Light], [Med] or [Dark] option. 3. Press .
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Change How Long the LCD Backlight Stays On Change How Long the LCD Backlight Stays On Related Models: MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Set how long the LCD backlight stays on. 1. Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [General Setup] > [LCD Settings] > [Dim Timer]. 2. Press the option you want: • [10Secs] • [30Secs] • [1Min] • [2Mins] • [3Mins] • [5Mins] 3. Press .
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Set Your Station ID Set Your Station ID Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Set the machine to print your Station ID and the fax's date and time at the top of each fax you send. >> MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW (FAX). 1. Press 2. Press Menu. 3. Press a or b to display the [Initial Setup] option, and then press OK. 4.
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Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Set Tone or Pulse Dialling Mode Set Tone or Pulse Dialling Mode Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Your Brother machine is set for a Tone dialling service. If you have a Pulse dialling (rotary) service, you must change the dialling mode. This feature is not available in some countries. >> MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW 1. Press Menu. 2.
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Reduce Toner Consumption Reduce Toner Consumption Using the Toner Save feature may reduce toner consumption. When Toner Save is set to on, the print on your documents appears lighter. We DO NOT recommend using the Toner Save feature for printing photo or greyscale images.
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Set the Continue Mode Set the Continue Mode The Continue Mode forces the machine to continue printing after the control panel displays Replace Toner. The machine will continue printing until the LCD displays Toner Ended. The factory setting is Stop. • When the control panel indicates an error, you cannot change the mode. • If you continue printing in the Continue Mode, we cannot guarantee the print quality.
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Learn About Receiving Faxes in Continue Mode Learn About Receiving Faxes in Continue Mode Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW The machine can store received faxes in the memory if you choose the Continue Mode when the LCD displays 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 No.
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Prevent Dialling a Wrong Number (Dial Restriction) Prevent Dialling a Wrong Number (Dial Restriction) Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW This feature prevents users from sending a fax or call to the wrong number by mistake. You can set the machine to restrict dialling when you use the dial pad, Address Book and Shortcuts.
Option Description Enter # Twice The machine will prompt you to re-enter the number, and then if you re-enter the same number correctly, the machine will start dialling. If you re-enter the wrong number, the LCD will display an error message. On The machine will restrict all fax sending and outbound calls for that dialling method. Off The machine does not restrict the dialling method. • The [Enter # Twice] setting will not work if you use an external phone before entering the number.
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Reduce Printing Noise Reduce Printing Noise The Quiet Mode setting can reduce printing noise. When Quiet Mode is turned on, the print speed becomes slower. The factory setting is off. >> DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/ MFC-L2710DW 1. Press Menu. 2.
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Change the Language on the LCD Change the Language on the LCD Change the LCD language if needed. This feature is not available in some countries. >> DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/ MFC-L2710DW 1. Press Menu. 2. Press a or b to display the [Initial Setup] option, and then press OK. 3.
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > Save Your Favourite Settings as a Shortcut Save Your Favourite Settings as a Shortcut • Add Shortcuts • Change or Delete Shortcuts 562
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > Save Your Favourite Settings as a Shortcut > Add Shortcuts Add Shortcuts Related Models: MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW You can add the Fax, Copy, Scan, Web Connect and Apps settings you use most frequently by saving them as your Shortcuts. Later you can press the Shortcut to apply these settings instead of manually re-entering them. Some Shortcut menus are not available depending on your model.
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > Save Your Favourite Settings as a Shortcut > Change or Delete Shortcuts Change or Delete Shortcuts Related Models: MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW You cannot change a Web Connect Shortcut or Apps Shortcut. If you need to change them, delete them, and then add a new Shortcut. 1. Press ([Shortcuts]). 2. Press d or c to display the Shortcut you want to change. 3. Press the Shortcut you want to change.
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > Print Reports Print Reports • Reports • Print a Report 565
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > Print Reports > Reports Reports The following reports are available: XMIT Verify (MFC models) The XMIT Verify report prints a Transmission Verification Report of your last transmission. Address Book (MFC models) The Address Book report prints an alphabetical list of names and numbers stored in the Address Book memory.
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > Print Reports > Print a Report Print a Report >> DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/ MFC-L2710DW 1. Press Menu. 2. Press a or b to display the [Print Reports] option, and then press OK. 3. Press a or b to display the report you want to print, and then press OK. 4.
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > Settings and Features Tables Settings and Features Tables The Settings tables will help you understand the menu selections and options that are found in the machine’s programs. • Settings Tables (2 Line LCD MFC models) • Settings Tables (2 Line LCD DCP models) • Settings Tables (2.7" Touch Panel MFC models) • Features Tables (2.
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > Settings and Features Tables > Settings Tables (2 Line LCD MFC models) Settings Tables (2 Line LCD MFC models) Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW [General Setup] Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions Default Mode - - Select the default mode. Mode Timer - - Set the idle time before the machine returns to the default mode. Tray Setting Paper Type - Set the type of paper in the paper tray.
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions Setup Send Fax Resolution - Change the lightness or darkness of faxes you send. Contrast - Set the default resolution for outgoing faxes. Glass ScanSize - Adjust the scan area of the scanner glass to the size of the document. Real Time TX - Send a fax without using the memory. Coverpage Note Set up your own comments for the fax cover page. Overseas Mode - If you are having difficulty sending faxes overseas, set this to On.
Level 1 Level 2 Descriptions ID Copy Contrast Adjust the contrast for copies. 2in1/1in1 Make 2 in 1 ID copies. [Printer] For Printer Emulation Supported models Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions Emulation - - Set the printer emulation mode. Print Options Font List HP LaserJet Print a list of the machine’s internal fonts. BR-Script 3 Test Print - Print a test page. - - Turn 2-sided printing off or on and select flip on long edge or short edge.
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions Wired LAN TCP/IP IPv6 Turn the IPv6 protocol on or off. For more detailed information, go to your model's FAQs & Troubleshooting page on the Brother support website at support.brother.com. Ethernet - Select the Ethernet link mode. Wired Status - View the current wired status. MAC Address - View the machine's MAC address. WLAN Set to Default - Restore the wired network settings to the factory settings.
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions Wi-Fi Direct Device Info. Device Name View your machine's device name. SSID View the Group Owner's SSID. When the machine is not connected, the LCD displays Not Connected. Status Info. IP Address View your machine's current IP Address. Status View the current Wi-Fi Direct network status. Signal View the current Wi-Fi Direct network signal strength. When your machine acts as Group Owner, the LCD always indicates a strong signal.
Level 1 Level 2 Descriptions Address Book Alphabetic Print a list of names and numbers stored in the Address Book, in alphabetical order. Fax Journal - Print a list of information about your last 200 incoming and outgoing faxes. (TX means Transmit. RX means Receive.) User Settings - Print a list of your settings. Print Settings - Print a list of your Printer settings. Network Config - Print a list of your Network settings.
Level 1 Level 2 Descriptions Reset Network Reset Restore all network settings back to the factory settings. (For models with network functionality) Local Language (Available only for certain models) Address & Fax Erase all stored phone numbers and fax settings. All Settings Restore all the machine's settings back to the factory settings. Factory Reset Restores all the machine's settings to the factory defaults. Perform this operation when you dispose of your machine.
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > Settings and Features Tables > Settings Tables (2 Line LCD DCP models) Settings Tables (2 Line LCD DCP models) Related Models: DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN [General Setup] Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions Tray Setting Paper Type - Set the type of paper in the paper tray. Paper Size - Set the size of paper in the paper tray.
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 2-sided Single Image - For a print job where the last page is a 1-sided image, select the 1-sided Feed option to reduce printing time. Auto Continue - - Select this setting if you want the machine to clear paper size errors, and to use the paper in the tray. Tray Command - - Select this setting if a tray mismatch appears when you use the HP drivers. Reset Printer - - Restore the printer settings to the factory settings.
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Descriptions WLAN TCP/IP Subnet Mask - Enter the Subnet mask. Gateway - Enter the Gateway address. Node Name - Enter the Node name. (Up to 32 characters) WINS Config - Select the WINS configuration mode. WINS Server Primary Specify the IP address of the primary WINS server. Secondary Specify the IP address of the secondary WINS server. DNS Server Primary Specify the IP address of the primary DNS server.
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Descriptions Wi-Fi Direct Status Info. Status - View the current Wi-Fi Direct network status. Signal - View the current Wi-Fi Direct network signal strength. When your machine acts as Group Owner, the LCD always indicates a strong signal. Network Reset Channel - View the current Wi-Fi Direct network channel. Speed - View the current Wi-Fi Direct network speed. I/F Enable - - Turn the Wi-Fi Direct connection on or off.
Level 1 Level 2 Descriptions (Available only for certain models) Related Information • Settings and Features Tables 580
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > Settings and Features Tables > Settings Tables (2.7" Touch Panel MFC models) Settings Tables (2.7" Touch Panel MFC models) Related Models: MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW ([Settings]) Level 1 Level 2 Descriptions Toner Toner Life View the approximate remaining toner life. Test Print Print a test page. Network Wired LAN Access the Wired LAN setting menus. WLAN Access the WLAN setting menus.
Level 1 Level 2 Descriptions Ecology Quiet Mode Decrease printing noise. Auto Power Off Set the number of hours that the machine will remain in Deep Sleep mode before going into Power Off mode. Choose Off if you do not want the machine to go into Power Off mode. Setting Lock Set Password Restrict unauthorised users from changing the machine’s settings. Lock Off⇒On Replace Toner - Set the machine to continue printing after the LCD displays Replace Toner.
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions Anti-Junk Fax Delete - Delete the number from the blocked list. Print Reports - You can print a list of registered fax numbers in the blocked list. XMIT Report - Select the initial setup for the Transmission Verification Report. Journal Period Journal Period Set the interval for automatic printing of the Fax Journal. Report Setting If you select an option other than Off and Every 50 Faxes, you can set the time for the option.
[All Settings] > [Network] Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Descriptions Wired LAN TCP/IP BOOT Method - Select the Boot method that best suits your needs. IP Address - Enter the IP address. Subnet Mask - Enter the Subnet mask. Gateway - Enter the Gateway address. Node Name - Enter the Node name. (up to 32 characters) WINS Configuration - Select the WINS configuration mode. WINS Server Primary Specify the IP address of the primary WINS server.
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 WLAN TCP/IP DNS Server Secondary Specify the IP address of the secondary DNS server. APIPA - Set the machine to allocate the IP address from the link-local address range automatically. IPv6 - Turn the IPv6 protocol on or off. For more detailed information, go to your model's FAQs & Troubleshooting page on the Brother support website at support.brother.com. Setup Wizard - - Configure your wireless network settings manually.
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Descriptions Proxy Settings Proxy Connection - Change the Web connection settings. Address - Port - User Name - Password - - - (Available only for certain models) Web Connect Settings Network Reset - Restore all network settings back to the factory settings. [All Settings] > [Print Reports] Level 1 Level 2 XMIT Verify View on LCD Display a Transmission Verification Report of your last transmission.
Level 1 Level 2 Descriptions Page Counter Other Check the total number of pages the machine has printed. Parts Life Drum Check the percentage of the supplies' life that remains available. [All Settings] > [Initial Setup] Level 1 Level 2 Descriptions Date & Time Date Add the date and time on the screen and in the headings of the faxes you send. Time Station ID Clock Type Select the time format (12-hour or 24-hour).
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > Settings and Features Tables > Features Tables (2.7" Touch Panel MFC models) Features Tables (2.7" Touch Panel MFC models) Related Models: MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW [Fax] Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Descriptions Redial(Pause) - - - Redial the last number called. When you are entering a fax or telephone number on the touchpanel, Redial changes to Pause on the LCD.
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Descriptions Options Delayed Fax Delayed Fax - Set Time - Set the time of day the delayed faxes will be sent. - - Send a fax without using the memory. Coverpage Setup Coverpage Setup - Coverpage Note - Set the machine to automatically send a cover page that you have preprogrammed. Total Pages - Overseas Mode - - Set to On if you have difficulty sending faxes overseas.
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions Options Stack/Sort - Select to stack or sort multiple copies. Page Layout - Make N in 1 copies. - - Save the current settings as a shortcut. Save as Shortcut [Scan] Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Descriptions to PC to File (Select PC) Options Scan documents and save them to a folder on your computer. Save as Shortcut Start to OCR (Select PC) Options Save as Shortcut Convert your scanned document to an editable text file.
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions Active only when the machine has secure print data. [Web] Level 1 Level 2 Descriptions Web OneNote Connect the Brother machine to an Internet service. OneDrive Web services may have been added and service names may have been changed by the provider since this document was published. Dropbox To download the Web Connect Guide, go to your model's Manuals page on the Brother Solutions Center atsupport.brother.com.
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Descriptions Not Registered Fax Glass Scan Size - Adjust the scan area of the scanner glass to the size of the document. Broadcasting Add Number Send the same fax message to more than one fax number. Real Time TX - Send a fax without using the memory. Coverpage Setup Coverpage Setup Set the machine to automatically send a cover page that you have pre-programmed.
([Toner]) Level 1 Level 2 Descriptions (Toner) Toner Life View the approximate remaining toner life. Test Print Print a test page. (Wi-Fi Setup) After the Wi-Fi® is set up, you cannot change the settings from your Home screen. Change the settings for Wi-Fi in the Settings screen. Level 1 (Wi-Fi Setup) Level 2 Descriptions Setup Wizard Configure your wireless network settings manually. WLAN Assistant Configure your wireless network settings using the Brother installation disc.
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from Your Computer Change Machine Settings from Your Computer • Change Machine Settings Using Web Based Management • Change the Machine Settings Using Remote Setup • Where Can I Find My Brother Machine's Network Settings? • Network Management Software and Utilities 594
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from Your Computer > Change Machine Settings Using Web Based Management Change Machine Settings Using Web Based Management Web Based Management is a utility that uses a standard web browser to manage your machine using the Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP) or Hyper Text Transfer Protocol over Secure Socket Layer (HTTPS).
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from Your Computer > Change Machine Settings Using Web Based Management > What is Web Based Management? What is Web Based Management? Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Web Based Management is a utility that uses a standard web browser to manage your machine using the Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP) or Hyper Text Transfer Protocol over Secure Socket Layer (HTTPS).
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from Your Computer > Change Machine Settings Using Web Based Management > Access Web Based Management Access Web Based Management Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW • We recommend using the HTTPS security protocol when configuring settings using Web Based Management. • When you use HTTPS for Web Based Management configuration, your browser will display a warning dialog box. 1.
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from Your Computer > Change Machine Settings Using Web Based Management > Set a Login Password for Web Based Management Set a Login Password for Web Based Management Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW We recommend setting a login password to prevent unauthorised access to Web Based Management. 1. Start your web browser. 2.
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from Your Computer > Change Machine Settings Using Web Based Management > Set Up Your Machine's Address Book Using Web Based Management Set Up Your Machine's Address Book Using Web Based Management Related Models: DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW • We recommend using the HTTPS security protocol when configuring settings using Web Based Management.
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from Your Computer > Change the Machine Settings Using Remote Setup Change the Machine Settings Using Remote Setup Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW The Remote Setup program lets you configure many of your Brother machine's settings from your computer. When you start Remote Setup, the settings on your Brother machine will be downloaded to your computer and displayed on your screen.
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from Your Computer > Change the Machine Settings Using Remote Setup > Remote Setup (Windows) Remote Setup (Windows) • Set Up the Brother Machine from Your Computer (Windows) • Set Up the Brother Machine Using ControlCenter4 (Windows) • Set Up Your Machine's Address Book Using ControlCenter4 (Windows) • Set Up Your Machine's Address Book Using Web Based Management 601
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from Your Computer > Change the Machine Settings Using Remote Setup > Remote Setup (Windows) > Set Up the Brother Machine from Your Computer (Windows) Set Up the Brother Machine from Your Computer (Windows) Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW If Secure Function Lock is set to On, you cannot use Remote Setup. 1. Do one of the following: • Windows 7 Click (Start) > All Programs > Brother > Brother Utilities.
Click Export to save your address book or all settings for your machine. Import Click to import a file and read its settings. Print Click to print the selected items on the machine. You cannot print the data until it is uploaded to the machine. Click Apply to upload the new data to the machine, and then click Print. OK Click to start uploading data to the machine, and then exit the Remote Setup Program. If an error message appears, confirm that your data is correct, and then click OK.
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from Your Computer > Change the Machine Settings Using Remote Setup > Remote Setup (Windows) > Set Up the Brother Machine Using ControlCenter4 (Windows) Set Up the Brother Machine Using ControlCenter4 (Windows) Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW If Secure Function Lock is set to On, you cannot use Remote Setup. 1. Click the (ControlCenter4) icon in the task tray, and then click Open. 2. Click the Device Settings tab. 3.
OK Click to start uploading data to the machine, and then exit the Remote Setup Program. If an error message appears, confirm that your data is correct, and then click OK. Cancel Click to exit the Remote Setup Program without uploading data to the machine. Apply Click to upload data to the machine without exiting the Remote Setup Program. 5. Click OK.
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from Your Computer > Change the Machine Settings Using Remote Setup > Remote Setup (Windows) > Set Up Your Machine's Address Book Using ControlCenter4 (Windows) Set Up Your Machine's Address Book Using ControlCenter4 (Windows) Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Use Remote Setup through CC4 to add or change Address Book numbers on your computer. If Secure Function Lock is set to On, you cannot use Remote Setup. 1.
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from Your Computer > Change the Machine Settings Using Remote Setup > Remote Setup (Mac) Remote Setup (Mac) • Set Up the Brother Machine with a USB Cable Connection (Mac) • Set Up Your Machine's Address Book with a USB Cable Connection (Mac) • Set Up Your Machine's Address Book Using Web Based Management 607
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from Your Computer > Change the Machine Settings Using Remote Setup > Remote Setup (Mac) > Set Up the Brother Machine with a USB Cable Connection (Mac) Set Up the Brother Machine with a USB Cable Connection (Mac) Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Use Remote Setup to set up your Brother machine with a USB cable connection. To use Remote Setup, go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.
Print Click to print the selected items on the machine. You cannot print the data until it is uploaded to the machine. Click Apply to upload the new data to the machine, and then click Print. OK Click to start uploading data to the machine, and then exit the Remote Setup Program. If an error message appears, enter the correct data again, and then click OK. Cancel Click to exit the Remote Setup Program without uploading data to the machine.
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from Your Computer > Change the Machine Settings Using Remote Setup > Remote Setup (Mac) > Set Up Your Machine's Address Book with a USB Cable Connection (Mac) Set Up Your Machine's Address Book with a USB Cable Connection (Mac) Related Models: MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW Use Remote Setup to add or change Address Book numbers on your computer with a USB cable connection.
Home > Appendix Appendix • Specifications • How to Enter Text on Your Brother Machine • Supplies • Information Regarding Recycled Paper • Brother Numbers 611
Home > Appendix > Specifications Specifications >> General Specifications >> Document Size Specification >> Print Media Specifications >> Fax Specifications >> Copy Specification >> Scanner Specifications >> Printer Specifications >> Interface Specifications >> Supported Protocols and Security Features >> Computer Requirements Specifications General Specifications Printer Type • Laser Print Method • Electrophotographic Laser Printer • (DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/ MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW) M
Power Consumption Approximately 6.2 W (Average) • (MFC-L2750DW) Approximately 6.4 W • Deep Sleep 2 (DCP-L2510D) Approximately 0.6 W • (DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN/ MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW) Approximately 0.9 W • (MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW) Approximately 1.1 W Power Off 2 3 4 • Approximately 0.03 W Dimensions Unit: mm (Typical outline view) • (DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW) * : 410 (DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW) ** : 272 *** : 398.
Noise Level Sound Pressure Printing • (DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/ MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW) LpAm = 48 dB (A) • (DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW) LpAm = 49 dB (A) Printing • LpAm = 44 dB (A) Ready • LpAm = 30 dB (A) Printing 5 • (DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/ MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW) (Quiet Mode) Sound Power LWAd = 6.48 B (A) • (DCP-L2550DN/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW) LWAd = 6.59 B (A) Printing • LWAd = 6.
Paper Input Paper Tray • Up to 250 sheets of 80 g/m2 Plain Paper (Standard) Maximum Paper Capacity Manual Feed Slot Paper Type • Plain Paper, Thin Paper, Thick Paper, Thicker Paper, Recycled Paper, Bond, Label, Envelope, Env. Thin, Env.Thick Paper Size • Width: 76.2 to 215.9 mm • Length: 127 to 355.
One Touch Dial • (MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW) 8 (4 x 2) locations Groups • Up to 20 Broadcasting • (MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW) 258 Locations • (MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW) 250 Locations Automatic Redial • 3 times at 5 minutes intervals Memory Transmission • (MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW) Up to 400 pages 1 • (MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW) Up to 500 pages 1 Out of Paper Reception • (MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW) Up to 400 pages 1 • (MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW) Up to 500 pages 1 1 ‘Pages’ refers to the ‘ITU-T T
• 24 bit colour Processing (Output) • 10 bit colour Processing (Input) • 8 bit colour Processing (Output) • Up to 19200 x 19200 dpi (interpolated) • Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi (from Scanner Glass) • Up to 600 x 600 dpi (from ADF) 1 Scanning Width • Maximum 210 mm Automatic 2-sided Scanning • (MFC-L2750DW) Grey Scale Resolution 2 Yes (from ADF) 1 ADF models only 2 Maximum 1200 × 1200 dpi scanning with the WIA driver in Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.
2 Third party USB ports are not supported. 3 Use a straight-through Category 5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable. Supported Protocols and Security Features Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Infrastructure Mode), IEEE 802.
Windows Server 2012 R2 Windows Server 2016 Mac macOS v10.10.5 Operating macOS v10.11.x System macOS v10.12.x Printing PC-Fax (Send) 4 Intel® Processor 80 MB 400 MB Scanning 1 Third party USB ports are not supported. 2 For WIA, 1200x1200 resolution. Brother Scanner Utility enables resolutions up to 19200 x 19200 dpi. 3 PaperPort™ 14SE supports Windows 7, Windows8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. 4 PC-Fax supports black and white only.
Home > Appendix > How to Enter Text on Your Brother Machine How to Enter Text on Your Brother Machine >> DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN >> MFC-L2710DN/MFC-L2710DW >> MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW DCP-L2510D/DCP-L2530DW/DCP-L2537DW/DCP-L2550DN When text is required, enter characters on the machine. The characters that are available may differ depending on the operation you perform.
• Press button One time Two times Three times Four times Five times Six times Seven times Eight times Nine times 2 A B C А Б В Г 2 A 3 D E F Д Е Ё Ж 3 D 4 G H I З И Й К 4 G 5 J K L Л М Н О 5 J 6 M N O П Р С Т 6 M 7 P Q R S У Ф Х Ц 7 8 T U V Ч Ш Щ Ъ Ы 8 9 W X Y Z Ь Э Ю Я 9 Inserting spaces To enter a space in a fax number, press c once between numbers. To enter a space in a name, press c twice between characters.
Making corrections • If you entered a character incorrectly and want to change it, press d or c to move the cursor to the incorrect character and press . Enter the correct character. • To insert a character, press d or c to move the cursor to the correct place, and then enter the character. • Press for each character you want to erase, or press and hold to erase all the characters.
Home > Appendix > Supplies Supplies When the time comes to replace supplies, such as the toner or drum, an error message will appear on your machine's control panel or in the Status Monitor. For more information about the supplies for your machine, visit www.brother.com/original/index.html or contact your local Brother dealer. • The Supply Model Name will vary depending on your country and region.
1 Approximately 12,000 pages based on 1 page per job [A4/Letter single-sided pages]. The number of pages may be affected due to a variety of factors including but not limited to media type and media size.
Home > Appendix > Information Regarding Recycled Paper Information Regarding Recycled Paper • Recycled paper is of the same quality as paper made from original forest sources. Standards governing modern recycled paper ensure that it meets the highest quality requirements for different printing processes. The imaging equipment supplied by the VA signatories is suitable for using with recycled paper meeting the EN 12281:2002 standard.
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