User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Online User's Guide DCP-L5500D/MFC-L5700DN/MFC-L5755DW/MFC-L5900DW/MFC-L6700DW/MFC-L6900DW
- Table of Contents
 - Before You Use Your Brother Machine
 - Introduction to Your Brother Machine
 - Paper Handling
 - Print
- Print from Your Computer (Windows)
- Print a Document (Windows)
 - Print More Than One Page on a Single Sheet of Paper (N in 1) (Windows)
 - Print as a Poster (Windows)
 - Print on Both Sides of the Paper (Windows)
 - Print as a Booklet (Windows)
 - Secure Print (Windows)
 - Use a Macro from Your Computer (Windows)
 - Use a Preset Print Profile (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)
 - Print Settings (Windows)
 
 - Print from Your Computer (Mac)
- Print a Document (Mac)
 - Print on Both Sides of the Paper (Mac)
 - Print More Than One Page on a Single Sheet of Paper (N in 1) (Mac)
 - Secure Print (Mac)
 - Print a Document Using the BR-Script3 Printer Driver (PostScript® 3™ language emulation) (Mac)
 - Monitor the Status of the Machine from Your Computer (Mac)
 - Print Options (Mac)
 
 - Print One Page Duplicates on Different Types of Paper
 - Cancel a Print Job
 - Test Print
 
 - Print from Your Computer (Windows)
 - Scan
- Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine
- Scan Photos and Graphics
 - Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File
 - Save Scanned Data to a USB Flash Drive
 - Scan to an Editable Text File (OCR)
 - Scan to Email Attachment
 - Send Scanned Data to an Email Server
 - Scan to FTP
 - Scan to SSH FTP (SFTP)
 - Scan to Network (Windows)
 - Scan to SharePoint
 - Web Services for Scanning on Your Network (Windows Vista SP2 or greater, Windows 7 and Windows 8)
 - Change Scan Button Settings from ControlCenter4 (Windows)
 - Change Scan Button Settings from ControlCenter2 (Mac)
 - Configure Certificate for Signed PDF
 - Disable Scanning from Your Computer
 
 - 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)
 - Change Scan Size Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows)
 - Crop a Scanned Image Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows)
 - Print Scanned Data Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows)
 - Scan to an Application Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows)
 
 - Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows)
 - Scan Both Sides of a Document Automatically Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows)
 - Scan Settings for ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows)
 
 - Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows)
 - Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows)
- Scan Photos and Graphics Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows)
 - Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows)
 - Scan Both Sides of a Document Automatically Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows)
 - Scan Both Sides of an ID Card Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows)
 - Scan to Email Attachment Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows)
 - Scan to an Editable Text File (OCR) Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows)
 - Scan Settings for ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows)
 
 - Scan Using Nuance™ PaperPort™ 14SE or Other Windows Applications
 - Scan Using Windows Photo Gallery or Windows Fax and Scan
 
 - Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows)
 - Scan from Your Computer (Mac)
- Scan Using ControlCenter2 (Mac)
- Scan Using ControlCenter2 (Mac)
 - Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File Using ControlCenter2 (Mac)
 - Scan Both Sides of a Document Automatically Using ControlCenter2 (Mac)
 - Scan Both Sides of an ID Card Using ControlCenter2 (Mac)
 - Scan to Email Attachment Using ControlCenter2 (Mac)
 - Scan to an Editable Text File (OCR) Using ControlCenter2 (Mac)
 
 - Scan Using TWAIN-Compliant Applications (Mac)
 
 - Scan Using ControlCenter2 (Mac)
 - Configure Scan Settings Using Web Based Management
 
 - Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine
 - Copy
 - 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
 
 - Receive a Fax
- 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
 
 - Memory Receive (Remote Fax) Options
 - Remote Fax Retrieval
 
 - Receive Mode Settings
 - Voice Operations and Fax Numbers
 - Telephone Services and External Devices
 - Fax Reports
 - PC-FAX
 
 - Send a Fax
 - Print Data Directly from a USB Flash Drive
 - Network
- Get Started
 - Network Management Software and Utilities
 - Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network
- Before Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network
 - Configure Your 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 PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)
 - Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network in Ad-Hoc Mode (For IEEE 802.11b/g/n)
 - Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the Machine's Control Panel Setup Wizard
 - Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network When the SSID Is Not Broadcast
 - Configure Your Machine for an Enterprise Wireless Network
 - Use Wi-Fi Direct®
- Print or Scan from Your Mobile Device Using Wi-Fi Direct
 - Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network
- Wi-Fi Direct Network Configuration Overview
 - Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the One-Push Method
 - Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the One-Push Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)
 - Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the PIN Method
 - Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)
 - Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Manually
 
 
 
 - Advanced Network Features
- Print the Network Configuration Report
 - Configure Your Mail Server Settings Using Web Based Management
 - Configure the Brother Machine for Email or Internet Fax (I-Fax)
 - I-Fax Options
 - Use the Send Fax to Server Feature
 - Print the WLAN Report
 - Configure and Operate LDAP Search
 - Synchronize Time with the SNTP Server Using Web Based Management
 
 - Technical Information for Advanced Users
 
 - Security
- Lock the Machine Settings
 - Network Security Features
- Before Using Network Security Features
 - Secure Function Lock 3.0
 - Use Active Directory Authentication
 - Use LDAP Authentication
 - Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/TLS
- Introduction to SSL/TLS
 - Certificates and Web Based Management
- Supported Security Certificate Features
 - Create and Install a Certificate
 - Manage Multiple Certificates
 
 - Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using Web Based Management
 - Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using BRAdmin Professional (Windows)
 - Print Documents Securely Using SSL/TLS
 
 - Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using IPsec
 - Send or Receive an Email Securely
 - Use IEEE 802.1x Authentication for a Wired or a Wireless Network
 - Store Print Log to Network
 
 
 - Mobile/Web Connect
 - ControlCenter
 - Troubleshooting
- Error and Maintenance Messages
 - Document Jams
 - Paper Jams
 - Printing Problems
 - Improve the Print Quality
 - Telephone and Fax Problems
 - Network Problems
- Error Messages
 - Use the Network Connection Repair Tool (Windows)
 - Where Can I Find My Brother Machine's Network Settings?
 - I Cannot Complete the Wireless Network Setup Configuration
 - My Brother Machine Cannot Print, Scan, or PC-FAX Receive over the Network
 - I Want to Check that My Network Devices are Working Correctly
 
 - Other Problems
 - Check the Machine Information
 - Reset Your Brother Machine
 
 - Routine Maintenance
 - Machine Settings
- Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel
- In the Event of Power Failure (Memory Storage)
 - General Settings
- 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 Consumption
 - Prevent Dialling a Wrong Number (Dial Restriction)
 - Reduce Printing Noise
 - Change the Language on the LCD
 
 - Save Your Favourite Settings as a Shortcut
 - Print Reports
 - Settings and Features Tables
 
 - Change Machine Settings from Your Computer
 
 - Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel
 - Appendix
 - Glossary
 
 
Up to 70 sheets
• (MFC-L6900DW)
Up to 80 sheets
For best results we recommend:
• Temperature: 20 to 30 °C
• Humidity: 50 to 70%
• Paper: 80 g/m
2
1
Measured diagonally
2
USB connections to computer
3
Measured according to IEC 62301 Edition 2.0.
4
Power consumption varies slightly depending on the usage environment.
Document Size Specification
Document Size
ADF Width • 105 to 215.9 mm
ADF Length • 147.3 to 355.6 mm
Scanner Glass Width • Maximum 215.9 mm
Scanner Glass Length • (DCP-L5500D/MFC-L5700DN/MFC-L5755DW)
Maximum 300 mm
• (MFC-L5900DW/MFC-L6700DW/MFC-L6900DW)
Maximum 355.6 mm
Print Media Specifications
Paper Input
Paper Tray
(Standard)
Paper Type • Plain Paper, Letterhead, Coloured Paper, Thin Paper,
Recycled Paper, Thick Paper 
1
Paper Size • A4, Letter, A5, A5 (Long Edge), A6, Executive, Legal,
Folio, Mexico Legal, India Legal
Paper Weight
• 60 to 120 g/m
2
Maximum
Paper
Capacity
• (DCP-L5500D/MFC-L5700DN/MFC-L5755DW/
MFC-L5900DW)
Up to 250 sheets of 80 g/m
2
 Plain Paper
• (MFC-L6700DW/MFC-L6900DW)
Up to 520 sheets of 80 g/m
2
 Plain Paper
Multi-purpose tray
(MP tray)
Paper Type • Plain Paper, Letterhead, Coloured 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 355.6 mm
Paper Weight
• 60 to 200 g/m
2
Maximum
Paper
Capacity
• Up to 50 sheets of 80 g/m
2
 Plain Paper
Envelope: 10 envelopes up to 10 mm thick
Paper Tray 2, 3
(Optional) 
2
Paper Type • Plain Paper, Letterhead, Coloured Paper, Thin Paper,
Recycled Paper, Thick Paper 
1
Paper Size • A4, Letter, A5, Executive, Legal, Folio, Mexico Legal,
India Legal
Paper Weight
• 60 to 120 g/m
2
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