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Product Safety Guide

Quick Setup Guide Follow the instructions for setting up your

User’s Guide Learn the Fax (MFC-1810 and MFC-1815

Software User’s Guide

Read this Guide first. Please read the Safety Instructions before you set up your machine. See this Guide for trademarks and legal limitations.

machine and installing the drivers and software for the operating system and connection type you are using.

only), Scan and Copy operations. See troubleshooting tips and machine specifications.

Follow these instructions for Printing, Scanning, Remote Setup (MFC-1810 and MFC-1815 only), PC-Fax (MFC-1810 and MFC-1815 only), and using the Brother ControlCenter utility.

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1 General information 1

Using the documentation....................................................................................... 1

Symbols and conventions used in the documentation .................................... 1

Accessing Brother Utilities (Windows

Accessing the Software User’s Guide ...................................................................2

Viewing Documentation...................................................................................2

Control panel overview ..........................................................................................4

Menu and features for MFC models ......................................................................7

On-screen programming.................................................................................. 7

Menu table.......................................................................................................8

0.Initial Setup...................................................................................................9

1.General Setup ............................................................................................11

2.Fax..............................................................................................................13

3.Copy ...........................................................................................................18

4.Printer.........................................................................................................19

5.Print Reports...............................................................................................20

6.Machine Info ...............................................................................................21

Menu and features for DCP models ....................................................................22

On-screen programming................................................................................ 22

Menu table.....................................................................................................23

1.General Setup ............................................................................................23

2.Copy ...........................................................................................................25

3.Printer.........................................................................................................26

4.Machine Info ...............................................................................................26

Entering text (MFC-1810 and MFC-1815) ...........................................................28

Ecology features.................................................................................................. 29

Deep Sleep mode..........................................................................................29

Auto Power Off (DCP-1510 and DCP-1512 only)..........................................29

Toner Settings .....................................................................................................29

Toner Setting (Continue mode) ..................................................................... 29

Receiving faxes in Continue Mode (MFC-1810 and MFC-1815 only) ........... 30

8)..............................................................2

2 Paper Setting 31

Paper settings......................................................................................................31

Paper Type....................................................................................................31

Paper Size.....................................................................................................31

Acceptable paper.................................................................................................31

Recommended paper and print media ..........................................................31

Paper capacity of the paper tray....................................................................31

3 Loading documents 33

How to load documents .......................................................................................33

Using the automatic document feeder (ADF) (MFC-1810 and MFC-1815)...33

Using the scanner glass ................................................................................ 33

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4 Sending a fax (MFC-1810 and MFC-1815) 35

How to send a fax ................................................................................................35

Cancelling a fax in progress .......................................................................... 35

Broadcasting..................................................................................................36

5 Receiving a fax (MFC-1810 and MFC-1815) 37

Receive modes ....................................................................................................37

Choosing the receive mode...........................................................................37

Receive Mode settings ........................................................................................38

Ring Delay .....................................................................................................38

F/T Ring Time (Fax/Tel mode only)...............................................................38

Fax Detect .....................................................................................................38

6 Dialling and storing numbers (MFC-1810 and MFC-1815) 39

Storing numbers ..................................................................................................39

Storing Speed Dial numbers..........................................................................39

Changing or Deleting Speed Dial numbers ...................................................39

How to dial ...........................................................................................................40

Manual dialling...............................................................................................40

Speed dialling ................................................................................................40

Search ...........................................................................................................40

Redial ............................................................................................................40

Caller ID (MFC-1810 only).............................................................................40

7 Using PC-FAX (MFC-1810 and MFC-1815) 42

PC-FAX Receive

(For Windows

PC-FAX sending..................................................................................................44

Sending a file as a PC-FAX...........................................................................44

only).........................................................................................42

8 Telephone and external devices (MFC-1810 and MFC-1815) 46

Voice operations (MFC-1815 only) ......................................................................46

Making a telephone call.................................................................................46

Mute...............................................................................................................46

Telephone line services ....................................................................................... 46

Setting the telephone line type ...................................................................... 46

Connecting an external TAD (MFC-1810 only)....................................................47

Connections...................................................................................................48

Recording an outgoing message (OGM).......................................................48

Multi-line connections (PBX) .........................................................................48

External and extension telephones......................................................................49

Connecting an external or extension telephone ............................................49

For Fax/Tel mode only...................................................................................49

Using extension telephones (U.K. only) ........................................................49

Using a non-Brother cordless external handset ............................................50

9 Making copies 51

How to copy.........................................................................................................51

ID COPY .............................................................................................................52

Double-sided ID copy .................................................................................... 52

One-sided ID copy.........................................................................................53

Other copies .......................................................................................................54

10 How to scan to a computer 56

Scanning a document as a PDF file using ControlCenter4 .................................56

Scanning using the SCAN key.............................................................................59

SCAN key settings.........................................................................................59

A Troubleshooting and other information 61

Consumable items............................................................................................... 61

Identifying your problem ......................................................................................63

Error and maintenance messages....................................................................... 64

If you are having difficulty with your machine ......................................................66

Telephone and Fax problems (MFC-1810 and MFC-1815) ..........................66

Improving the print quality.................................................................................... 68

Document Jams (MFC-1810 and MFC-1815) ....................................................73

Paper Jams..........................................................................................................74

Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report (MFC-1810 and MFC-1815)........76

Transferring faxes to another fax machine ....................................................76

Transferring faxes to your PC........................................................................ 76

Transferring the Fax Journal report to another fax machine ......................... 77

Cleaning and Checking the machine...................................................................77

B Specifications 78

General................................................................................................................78

Document Size ....................................................................................................80

Print media...........................................................................................................81

Fax....................................................................................................................... 82

Copy .................................................................................................................... 82

Scanner ............................................................................................................... 83

Printer ..................................................................................................................83

C Index 84

NOTE

General information 1

WARNING

Using the documentation

Thank you for buying a Brother machine! Reading the documentation will help you make the most of your machine.

Symbols and conventions used in the documentation 1

The following symbols and conventions are used throughout the documentation.

Bold Bold style identifies keys on the

Italics Italicized style emphasizes an

Courier New

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

machine's control panel or on the computer screen.

important point or refers you to a related topic.

Courier New font identifies the messages shown on the LCD of the machine.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injuries.

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to property or loss of product functionality.

NOTE

Notes tell you how you should respond to a situation that may arise or give tips about how the current operation works with other features.

Prohibition icons indicate actions that must not be performed.

Electrical Hazard icons alert you to a possible electrical shock.

Hot Surface icons warn you not to touch machine parts that are hot.

Fire hazard icons alert you to the possibility of fire.

Most of the illustrations in this User's Guide show the MFC-1810.

Chapter 1

Accessing Brother Utilities (Windows® 8) 1

If you are using a tablet running Windows® 8, you can make your selections either by tapping the screen or by clicking with your mouse.

After the printer driver is installed, the

(Brother Utilities) appears on both

the Start screen and the desktop.

a Tap or click Brother Utilities either on

the Start screen or the desktop.

Accessing the Software User’s Guide 1

This User’s Guide does not contain all the information about the machine such as how to use the advanced features for Printer,

Scanner and PC-Fax to learn detailed information about these operations, read the Software User’s Guide

that is on the installer CD-ROM for Windows users.

Macintosh users can read the Software User’s Guide by downloading it from the Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com/

MFC-1810 and MFC-1815

Viewing Documentation 1

Viewing Documentation (Windows®) 1

(Windows® 7/Windows Vista®/Windows® XP)

. When you are ready

b Select your machine.

c Choose the function you want to use.

To view the documentation, from the

Start menu, select All Programs, Brother, MFC-XXXX or DCP-XXXX (where XXXX is

your model name) from the programs list, and then choose User’s Guides.

(Windows

Click (Brother Utilities), and then

click the drop-down list and select your model name (if not already selected). Click Support in the left navigation bar, and then click User’s Guides.

If you have not installed the software, you can find the documentation on the installer CD-ROM by following the instructions below:

a Turn on your computer. Insert the

NOTE

installer CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

If the Brother screen does not appear, go to Computer (My Computer).

General information

(For Windows

Explorer) icon on the taskbar, and then go to Computer.) Double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then double-click start.exe.

8: Click the (File

b If the model name screen appears, click

your model name.

c If the language screen appears, click

your language. The CD-ROM Top Menu will appear.

d Click User’s Guides. e Click PDF/HTML documents. If the

country screen appears, choose your country, and then click the document you want to read.

Chapter 1

1 2 4

6 5

01/01 10:00 Fax Only Fax

Control panel overview 1

The illustrations of the control panel in this User’s Guide show the MFC-1810.

1 On/Off

Press to turn the machine on. Press and

hold down to turn the machine off.

2 Tel/R (MFC-1810 only)

This key is used to have a telephone conversation after picking up the external handset during the F/T fast double-ring.

When connected to a PBX, you can use this key to gain access to an outside line, to recall an operator, or to transfer a call to another extension.

Tel/Mute (MFC-1815 only)

Lets you place telephone calls on hold.

R (MFC-1815 only)

When connected to a PBX, you can use this key to gain access to an outside line, to recall an operator, or to transfer a call to another extension.

Redial

You can redial the last 20 numbers called.

Pause

Inserts a 2.8 second pause when programming speed dial numbers or when dialling a number manually.

Resolution (MFC-1810 only)

Sets the resolution when sending a fax.

3 Mode keys:

FAX

Puts the machine in FAX mode. Fax mode is the default mode.

SCAN

Puts the machine in SCAN mode.

COPY

Puts the machine in COPY mode.

4LCD

Displays messages to help you set up and use your machine.

52in1(ID)Copy

You can copy your Identification card both sides onto one page with the original size.

6Options

You can quickly and easily choose temporary settings for copying.

General information

7 8 9

01/01 10:00 Fax Only Fax

7 Menu keys:

Clear

Deletes entered data or lets you cancel the current setting.

Lets you access the Menu to program your settings in the machine.

Lets you store your settings and confirm LCD messages on the machine.

Volume keys:

d or c Press to scroll backwards or forwards through

menu selections. Press to change the volume when in fax or standby mode.

a or b Press to scroll through the menus and options.

Address Book

Lets you access speed dial numbers directly.

8Dialpad

Use these keys to dial telephone and fax numbers and as a keyboard for entering information into the machine.

(MFC-1815 only) The # key temporarily switches the dialling

mode from Pulse to Tone during a telephone call.

9Stop/Exit

Stops an operation or exits from a menu. Press this key to cancel the print job.

10 Start

Lets you start sending faxes, scanning or making copies.

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1LCD

Displays messages to help you set up and use your machine.

2 Menu keys:

Lets you access the Menu to program your settings in the machine.

Clear

Deletes entered data or lets you cancel the current setting.

Lets you store your settings and confirm LCD messages on the machine.

b or a Press to scroll through the menus and options.

8 7

3 SCAN

Puts the machine in SCAN mode.

4On/Off

Press to turn the machine on. Press

and hold down to turn the machine off.

5Stop/Exit

Stops an operation or exits from a menu. Press this key to cancel the print job.

6Start

Lets you start making copies or scanning.

7Copy Options

You can quickly and easily choose temporary settings for copying.

82in1(ID)Copy

You can copy your Identification card both sides onto one page with the original size.

Menu and features for

General information

MFC models 1

On-screen programming 1

Your machine has been designed to be easy to use. The LCD provides on-screen programming using the menu keys.

How to access the menu mode 1

a Press Menu. b Choose an option.

 Press 0 for Initial Setup menu.  Press 1 for General Setup menu.  Press 2 for Fax menu.  Press 3 for Copy menu.  Press 4 for Printer menu.  Press 5 for Print Reports menu.  Press 6 for Machine Info. menu.

 Press 9 for Service menu.

This will appear only when the LCD shows an error message.

You can also scroll through each menu level by pressing a or b for the direction you want.

c Press OK when the option you want

appears on the LCD. The LCD will then show the next menu level.

d Press a or b to scroll to your next menu

selection.

e Press OK.

When you have finished setting an option, the LCD will show Accepted.

f Press Stop/Exit to exit Menu mode.

Chapter 1

Menu table 1

Using the menu table, you can change the settings in your machine by pressing the number keys or a and b and OK.

Press Menu, and then according to what is shown on the LCD, press the number keys or a and b to highlight different menu options. Press OK to select an option.

In the below example, the ring volume setting is changed from Med to Low.

1.General Setup

Level 2

3.Volume 1.Ring Low

Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options

a Press Menu. b Press 1 to choose General Setup. c Press 3 to choose Volume. d Press 1 to choose Ring. e Press a or b to display Low. f Press OK. g Press Stop/Exit.

Adjust the ring

volume.

Med*

High

Off

General information

0.Initial Setup 1

0.Initial Setup

Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page

1.Receive Mode

2.Date&Time 1.Date&Time Puts the date and

The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.

— You can choose the

receive mode that best suits your needs.

time on the LCD and in headings of faxes you send if you set up the station ID.

Fax Only* Your machine

automatically answers every call as a fax. Fax Only is displayed on the LCD when set.

Fax/Tel Your machine

controls the line and automatically answers every call. If the call is not a fax, the phone will ring for you to pick up the call. Fax/Tel is displayed on the LCD when set.

External TAD (MFC-1810)

Manual You control the

Year: Enter the last two

Month: Enter the two digits

Day: Enter the two digits

Your external telephone answering device (TAD) automatically answers every call. Voice messages are stored on the external TAD. Fax messages are automatically printed. External TAD is displayed on the LCD when set.

phone line and must answer every call yourself. Manual is displayed on the LCD when set.

digits of the year. (e.g. Enter 1, 3 for

2013.)

for the month. (e.g. Enter 0, 1 for January.)

for the day. (e.g. Enter 0, 1 for 1st.)

Chapter 1

0.Initial Setup (continued)

Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page

2.Date&Time

(Continued)

3.Station ID — Sets up your name

4.Tone/Pulse — Chooses the dialling

5.Dial Tone — You can shorten the

6.Phone Line Set

The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.

1.Date&Time

(Continued)

2.Auto Daylight

— Chooses the phone

Changes for Daylight Saving Time automatically.

and fax number to appear on each page you fax.

mode.

dial tone detect pause.

line type.

Time: Enter the time in 24-

hour format. (e.g. Enter 1, 5, 2, 5 for 15:25.)

On* You can set the

machine to change automatically for Daylight Saving Time. It will set itself forward one hour in the Spring, and back one hour in the Autumn.

Off Fax: Enter your fax

number (up to 20 digits).

Tel: Enter your telephone

number (up to 20 digits). If your telephone number and fax number are the same, enter the same number again.

Name: Enter your name (up

to 20 characters).

Tone* Your machine comes

set for Tone dialling service.

Pulse If you have Pulse

dialling service (rotary), you need to change the dialling mode.

Detection Your machine will

dial as soon as it detects a dial tone.

No Detection* When you send a fax

automatically, by default your machine will wait for a fixed amount of time before it starts to dial the number.

Normal*

ISDN

PBX

0.Initial Setup (continued)

General information

Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page

7.Reset 1.

The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.

Address&Fax

2.All Settings

Restores all stored phone numbers and fax settings.

Restores all the machine settings to factory default.

1.Reset

2.Exit Cancel restore and

exit the menu.

1.Reset

2.Exit Cancel restore and

exit the menu.

1.General Setup 1

1.General Setup

Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page

1.Mode Timer — You can set how much time the machine takes after the last Copy or Scan operation to return to Fax mode.

2.Paper 1.Paper Type Plain*

2.Paper Size Sets the size of the

paper in the paper tray.

The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.

0 Sec Return to the fax

30 Secs Return to the fax

1 Min

2 Mins*

5 Mins Off The machine will stay

Recycled Paper

A4*

Letter

Legal

Folio

mode at once.

mode after the time you choose.

in the mode you used last.

Chapter 1

1.General Setup (continued)

Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page

3.Volume 1.Ring Adjusts the ring volume.

2.Beeper When the beeper is

3.Speaker Adjusts the speaker

4.Ecology 1.Toner Save You can save toner

5.LCD

Contrast

6.Scan Size — Adjusts the scan area

7.Replace

Toner

The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.

— Adjusts the contrast

— Sets the machine to

on,the machine will beep when you press a key, make a mistake, or after you send or receive a fax.

volume.

using this feature.

of the LCD.

to the size of the document.

continue or stop printing after the LCD shows Replace

Toner.

Low

Med*

High

Off

Low

Med*

High

Off

Low

Med*

High

Off On Increases the page

Off*

-nnnno+

-nnnon+

-nnonn+*

-nonnn+

-onnnn+

A4*

Letter

Continue The machine will

Stop* The machine will stop

yield of the toner cartridge. When you set Toner Save to On, print appears lighter.

Press c to make the LCD darker. Or press d to make the LCD lighter.

continue printing. Replace the toner cartridge with a new one after the LCD shows Toner Ended.

printing. Replace the toner cartridge with a new one.

General information

2.Fax 1

2.Fax

Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page

1.Setup Receive

(In FAX mode only)

The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.

1.Ring Delay The Ring Delay setting sets the number of times the machine rings before it answers in Fax Only and Fax/Tel modes.

2.F/T Ring

Time

3.Fax Detect Receives fax

Sets the length of the fast double-ring time in Fax/Tel mode.

messages without pressing Start. When Fax Detect is On, you can receive fax messages without pressing Start.

(00 - 08)

02*

(Example for the UK)

20 Secs

30 Secs*

40 Secs

70 Secs

On* The machine can

Semi (MFC-1815) The machine will only

Off If you are at the

If you have external or extension telephones on the same line as the machine, choose the maximum number of rings.

If the call is a fax, then your machine will receive it; however, if it is a voice call the machine will sound the F/T ring (a fast double-ring) for the time you have set in the F/T Ring Time setting. If you hear the F/T ring it means that you have a voice caller on the line.

receive a fax automatically, even if you answer the call.

receive a fax call automatically if you answered it using the machine's handset.

machine and answer a fax call first by lifting the handset of an external telephone (MFC-1810 only) or the machine (MFC-1815 only), press Start.

Chapter 1

2.Fax (continued)

Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page

1.Setup Receive

(In FAX mode only)

(Continued)

The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.

4.Auto Reduction

5.Memory Receive

6.Print Density

The machine calculates the reduction ratio by using the page size of the fax and your Paper Size setting (Menu, 1, 2, 2).

Automatically stores any incoming faxes in its memory if it runs out of paper.

The machine will carry on receiving the current fax, with the remaining pages being stored in memory, if enough memory is available.

You can adjust the Print Density setting to make your printed pages darker or lighter.

On* If you choose On, the

machine automatically reduces each page of an incoming fax to fit on one page of A4, Letter, Legal or Folio size paper.

Off

On* Further incoming

Off Further incoming

-nnnno+

-nnnon+

-nnonn+*

-nonnn+

-onnnn+

faxes will also be stored into memory until the memory is full. When the memory is full the machine will stop automatically answering calls. To print the faxes, put fresh paper in the tray and press Start.

faxes will not be stored in memory. The machine will then stop automatically answering calls until fresh paper is put in the paper tray. To print the last fax you received, put fresh paper in the tray and press Start.

Press c to make darker, press d to make lighter.

2.Fax (continued)

General information

Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page

2.Setup Send 1.Contrast Changes the lightness or darkness of faxes you send.

2.Fax Resolution

3.Overseas Mode

The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.

Sets the default resolution for outgoing faxes.

The quality of an outgoing fax can be improved by changing the Fax Resolution.

If you are having difficulty sending a fax overseas due to a bad connection, then turning on Overseas Mode may help.

Auto* Auto will give the

best results. It automatically chooses a suitable contrast for your document.

Light If your document is

too light, choose

Light.

Dark If your document is

too dark, choose Dark.

Standard* Suitable for most

typed documents.

Fine Good for small print

and transmits a little slower than Standard resolution.

S.Fine Good for small print

or artwork and transmits slower than Fine resolution.

Photo Use when the

document has varying shades of grey or is a photograph. This has the slowest transmission time.

On Turn this feature on if

you are having difficulties sending faxes overseas. This feature will stay on for the next fax only.

Off* Keep this setting Off

when the network connection is good and you can send an overseas fax sucessfully.

Chapter 1

2.Fax (continued)

Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page

3.Anti-Junk Fax (MFC-1810

only)

3.Address Book

(MFC-1815 only)

4.Address Book

(MFC-1810 only)

4.Report Setting

(MFC-1815 only)

5.Report Setting

(MFC-1810 only)

The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.

1.Register If you do not want to receive a fax/call from the specific numbers, you can register the numbers up to 100 to the Anti-

2.Delete — Choose the number

3.Print

Report

1.Speed Dial Stores up to 99

1.XMIT Report You can use the

Junk Fax list.

You need to apply for the Caller ID service at your local telephone company. You can not choose the numbers that is not stored in the Caller ID memory.

Speed Dial numbers.

Press (Address Book) twice and

enter the two digit Speed Dial number.

Transmission Verification Report as proof that you sent a fax. This lists the receiving party's name or fax number, the time and date of transmission, duration of transmission, number of pages sent, and whether or not the transmission was successful.

— Choose the number

you want to register to the Anti-Junk Fax

list by pressing

a and

b . Press OK and

then press 1.

you want to delete from the Anti-Junk

Fax list by pressing

b . Press OK and

and then press 1.

— You can print a list of

registered fax/telephone numbers in the AntiJunk Fax list.

—

On Prints a report after

On+Image Prints a report after

Off* Prints a report if your

Off+Image Prints a report if your

every fax you send.

every fax you send. A portion of the fax's first page appears on the report.

fax is unsuccessful due to a transmission error.

fax is unsuccessful due to a transmission error. A portion of the fax's first page appears on the report.

2.Fax (continued)

General information

Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page

4.Report Setting

(MFC-1815 only)

5.Report Setting

(MFC-1810 only)

(Continued)

5.Remote Fax Opt

(MFC-1815 only)

6.Remote Fax Opt

(MFC-1810 only)

6.Remaining Jobs

(MFC-1815 only)

7.Remaining Jobs

(MFC-1810 only)

0.Miscellaneous 1.Compatibility

The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.

2.Journal Period

1.PC Fax Receive

2.Print Document

— You can check which

Sets the interval for automatic printing of the Fax Journal.

The Fax Journal is a list of information about your last 200 incoming and outgoing faxes.

Sets the machine to send faxes to your PC. If you choose On, you can turn on the safety feature Backup Print.

If you turn on the PCFax Receive feature and your machine stores received faxes in memory, you can print a fax from the memory.

jobs are in the memory and lets you cancel scheduled jobs.

If you are having difficulty sending or receiving a fax due to possible interference on the telephone line, adjust the equalization for compatibility to reduce the modem speed for fax operations.

Off If you set the interval

to Off, you can still print the report manually from the Print Reports menu.

Every 50 Faxes* The machine will

print the Journal when the machine has stored 50 jobs.

Every 6 Hours

Every 12 Hours

Every 24 Hours

Every 2 Days

Every 7 Days On 42

Off*

—

[XXX] Please follow the

Normal* Sets the modem

Basic(for VoIP) Cuts the modem

The machine prints the report at the selected time and then erases all jobs from its memory.

prompts on the LCD.

speed at 14400 bps.

speed to 9600 bps and turns the error correction mode (ECM) off. If you regularly experience interference on your standard telephone line try this setting.

Chapter 1

2.Fax (continued)

Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page

0.Miscellaneous

(Continued)

The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.

2.Caller ID

(MFC-1810 only)

View or print a list of the last 30 Caller IDs stored in the memory.

On If you have Caller ID

on your line, then this function should be set to On to display the caller’s phone number on the LCD as the telephone rings.

Off Display ID The Caller ID of the

last call will appear on the display.

Print Report Prints the last thirty

calls in the Caller ID list.

3.Copy 1

3.Copy

Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page

1.Quality — You can choose the Copy resolution for your type of document.

2.Brightness — Adjusts the copy brightness for copies.

The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.

Auto* Auto is the

recommended mode for ordinary printouts. Suitable for documents that contain both text and photographs.

Text Suitable for

documents containing mainly text.

Photo Better copy quality

Receipt Suitable for copying

-nnnno+

-nnnon+

-nnonn+*

-nonnn+

-onnnn+

for photographs.

receipts. Press c to increase

the brightness or press d to decrease the brightness.

3.Copy (continued)

General information

Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page

3.Contrast — Adjust the contrast to help an image look sharper and more vivid.

4.ID Copy 1.Quality You can change the default settings for ID Copy.

2.Brightness -nnnno+

3.Contrast -nnnno+

4.2in1/1in1 2in1* Allows you to use the

The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.

-nnnno+

-nnnon+

-nnonn+*

-nonnn+

-onnnn+ Auto* Auto is the standard

Lighter

-nnnon+*

-nnonn+

-nonnn+

-onnnn+

-nnnon+

-nnonn+*

-nonnn+

-onnnn+

1in1 Allows you to use the

Press c to increase the contrast or press d to decrease the contrast.

mode for ordinary printouts. If you want to make it clearer, choose Lighter.

Press c to increase the brightness or press d to decrease the brightness.

Press c to increase the contrast or press d to decrease the contrast.

2 in 1 (ID) Copy key as a double- sided copy.

2 in 1 (ID) Copy key as a one-sided copy.

4.Printer 1

4.Printer

Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page

1.Print

Options

2.Auto

Continue

The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.

1.Test Print Prints a test page. —

— If this setting is

enabled, the machine will automatically clear a paper size error, and will use the paper loaded in the paper tray.

On*

Off Size mismatch is

displayed on the LCD and printing does not occur.

Chapter 1

4.Printer (continued)

Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page

3.Reset Printer

The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.

— Restores the printer

settings to the original factory default settings.

1.Reset

2.Exit

5.Print Reports 1

5.Print Reports

Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page

1.XMIT Verify 1.View on LCD You can use the

2.Print Report

2.Address Book

3.Fax Journal — Prints a list of

4.User Settings

The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.

1.Numeric Lists names and

2.Alphabetic — Print in alphabetical

— Lists your settings. —

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.

numbers stored in the Speed Dial memory.

information about your last 200 incoming and outgoing faxes.

(TX: transmit.) (RX: receive.)

— You can view the

Transmission Verification Report for your last 200 outgoing faxes.

— Print the last report.

— Print in numerical

order.

—

General information

6.Machine Info 1

6.Machine Info.

Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page

1.Serial No. — You can check the serial number of your machine.

2.Version 1.Main

Version

3.Page

Counter

4.Parts Life 1.Toner You can check the

5.Reset Drum — You can reset the

The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.

— You can check the

2.Drum You can check the

You can check the firmware version of your machine.

number of pages the machine has printed during its life.

percentage of Toner life that remains.

percentage of Drum life that remains.

drum counter when you replace the drum unit with a new one.

—

Total Displays the total

page count.

Fax/List Displays the page

counter for faxes and lists.

Copy Displays the page

counter for copies.

Print Displays the page

counter for printed pages.

—

a Reset 61

b Exit

Chapter 1

Menu and features for DCP models 1

On-screen programming 1

Your machine has been designed to be easy to use. The LCD provides on-screen programming using the menu keys.

How to access the menu mode 1

a Press Menu. b Scroll through each menu level by

pressing a or b for the direction you want.

c Press OK when the option you want

appears on the LCD. The LCD will then show the next menu level.

d Press a or b to scroll to your next menu

selection.

e Press OK.

When you have finished setting an option, the LCD will show Accepted.

f Press Stop/Exit to exit Menu mode.

General information

Menu table 1

Using the menu table, you can change the settings in your machine by pressing a and b and OK. Press Menu, and then according to what is shown on the LCD, press a and b to highlight different

menu options. Press OK to select an option. In the below example, the paper type setting is changed from Plain to Recycled Paper.

1.General Setup

Level 2

1.Paper 1.Paper Type Plain*

Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options

Recycled Paper

a Press Menu. b Press a or b to choose 1.General Setup.

Press OK.

c Press a or b to choose 1.Paper.

Press OK.

d Press a or b to choose 1.Paper Type.

Press OK.

e Press a or b to choose Recycled Paper.

Press OK.

f Press Stop/Exit.

1.General Setup 1

1.General Setup

Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page

1.Paper 1.Paper Type Plain*

Recycled Paper

2.Paper Size Sets the size of the paper in the paper tray.

The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.

A4*

Letter

Legal

Folio

Chapter 1

1.General Setup (continued)

Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page

2.Ecology 1.Toner Save You can save toner using this feature.

2.Auto Power Off

3.LCD

Contrast

4.Replace

Toner

5.Reset 1.All

The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.

— Adjusts the contrast

— Sets the machine to

Settings

If the machine is in Deep Sleep mode for several hours, it will go into Power Off mode automatically.

To disable the Power Off mode, press and

hold .

of the LCD.

continue or stop printing after the LCD shows Replace Toner.

Restores all the machine settings to factory default.

On Increases the page

yield of the toner cartridge. When you set Toner Save to On, print appears lighter.

Off*

Off

1 hour*

2 hours

4 hours

8 hours

-nnnno+

-nnnon+

-nnonn+*

-nonnn+

-onnnn+ Continue The machine will

Stop* The machine will stop

a Reset

b Exit Cancel restore and

Press a to make the LCD darker, or press b to make the LCD lighter.

continue printing. Replace the toner cartridge with a new one after the LCD shows Toner Ended.

printing. Replace the toner cartridge with a new one.

exit the menu.

General information

2.Copy 1

2.Copy

Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page

1.Quality — You can choose the Copy resolution for your type of document.

2.Brightness — Adjusts the copy brightness for copies.

3.Contrast — Adjust the contrast to help an image look sharper and more vivid.

4.ID Copy 1.Quality You can change the default settings for ID Copy.

2.Brightness -nnnno+

3.Contrast -nnnno+

The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.

Auto* Auto is the

recommended mode for ordinary printouts. Suitable for documents that contain both text and photographs.

Text Suitable for

Photo Better copy quality

Receipt Suitable for copying

-nnnno+

-nnnon+

-nnonn+*

-nonnn+

-onnnn+

-nnnno+

-nnnon+

-nnonn+*

-nonnn+

-onnnn+ Auto* Auto is the standard

Lighter

-nnnon+*

nnonn+

-nonnn+

-onnnn+

-nnnon+

-nnonn+*

-nonnn+

-onnnn+

documents containing mainly text.

for photographs.

receipts. Press a to increase

the brightness or press b to decrease the brightness.

Press a to increase the contrast or press b to decrease the contrast.

mode for ordinary printouts. If you want to make it clearer, choose Lighter.

Press a to increase the brightness or press b to decrease the brightness.

Press a to increase the contrast or press b to decrease the contrast.

Chapter 1

2.Copy (continued)

Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page

4.ID Copy

(Continued)

The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.

4.2in1/1in1 2in1* Allows you to use the 2 in 1 (ID) Copy key

as a double- sided copy.

1in1 Allows you to use the

2 in 1 (ID) Copy key as a one-sided copy.

3.Printer 1

3.Printer

Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page

1.Print Options

2.Auto Continue

3.Reset Printer

The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.

1.Test Print Prints a test page. —

— If this setting is

enabled, the machine will automatically clear a paper size error, and will use the paper loaded in the paper tray.

— Restores the printer

settings to the original factory default settings.

On*

Off Size mismatch is

a Reset

b Exit

displayed on the LCD and printing does not occur.

4.Machine Info 1

4.Machine Info.

Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page

1.Serial No. — You can check the serial number of your machine.

2.Version 1.Main

Version

The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.

You can check the firmware version of your machine.

—

4.Machine Info. (continued)

General information

Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page

3.Page Counter

4.User Settings

5.Parts Life 1.Toner You can check the

6.Reset Drum — You can reset the

The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.

— You can check the

number of pages the machine has printed during its life.

— Lists your settings. —

percentage of Toner life that remains.

2.Drum You can check the percentage of Drum life that remains.

drum counter when you replace the drum unit with a new one.

Total Displays the total

page count.

List Displays the page

counter for lists.

Copy Displays the page

counter for copies.

Print Displays the page

counter for printed pages.

—

a Reset 61

b Exit

Chapter 1

Entering text (MFC-1810 and MFC-1815) 1

When setting certain menu selections, such as the Station ID and the name of a Speed Dial, you will need to type text characters. The dial pad keys have letters printed on them. The keys: 0, # and l do not have printed letters because they are used for special characters.

Press the appropriate dial pad key the number of times shown in this reference table to access the character you want.

Press number

Key on dial

pad

2 ABC2A 3 DEF3D 4 GH I 4G 5 JKL5J 6 MNO6M 7 PQRS7 8 TUV8T 9 WXYZ9

once twice three times four times five times

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 then press Clear.

Inputting repeated letters

To enter a letter on the same key as the previous letter, press c to move the cursor right before pressing the key again.

Inputting Special characters and symbols Press l, # or 0, then press d or c to move the cursor to the symbol or character you want. Press

OK to choose it. The symbols and characters below will appear depending on your menu

selection.

Press l for (space) ! " # $ % & ’ ( ) l + , - . / m Press # for : ; < = > ? @ [ ] ^ _ Press 0 for Ä Ë Ö Ü À Ç È É 0

General information

NOTE

Ecology features 1

Deep Sleep mode 1

If the machine does not receive any jobs for a certain length of time, the machine will go into Deep Sleep mode automatically and the LCD will show Deep Sleep. The machine will wake up when it receives a fax (MFC-1810 and MFC-1815 only) or a print job.

(For MFC-1815 only) Lifting the handset will also wake up the machine from Deep Sleep mode.

Auto Power Off (DCP-1510 and DCP-1512 only) 1

If the machine is in Deep Sleep mode for several hours, it will then go into Power Off mode automatically. Power Off mode is the lowest power consumption mode, which achieves a power consumption of approximately 0.28 W. To disable the Power

Off mode, press and hold .

a Press Menu and then press a or b to

choose 1.General Setup. Press OK.

b Press a or b to choose 2.Ecology.

Press OK.

c Press a or b to choose 2.Auto Power

Off.

Press OK.

Toner Settings 1

Toner Setting (Continue mode) 1

You can set the machine to continue printing after the LCD shows Replace Toner. The machine will continue printing until the LCD shows Toner Ended.

a (For MFC-1810 and MFC-1815)

Press Menu, 1, 7 and go to step c.

(For DCP-1510 and DCP-1512) Press Menu and then press a or b to choose 1.General Setup. Press OK.

b Press a or b to choose 4.Replace

Toner.

Press OK.

c Press a or b to choose Continue or

Stop.

Press OK.

d Press Stop/Exit.

• If you continue printing in the Continue mode, the print may appear lighter.

• After replacing the toner cartridge with a new one, the Continue mode will go back to the default setting (Stop).

d Press a or b to choose how many hours

before the machine goes into Power Off mode. Choose 1 hour, 2 hours, 4 hours, 8 hours or Off. Press OK.

e Press Stop/Exit.

Chapter 1

NOTE

Receiving faxes in Continue Mode (MFC-1810 and MFC-1815 only) 1

The machine can store received faxes in the memory if you choose Continue mode when the LCD shows Replace Toner. When received faxes are printed in Continue mode the LCD will ask if the print quality of the fax is OK. If the quality is not good, choose 2.No. The machine will keep the faxes stored in the memory so you can reprint them after you replace the toner cartridge with a new one. If the print quality is good, choose 1.Yes. The LCD will ask if you want to delete the printed faxes from the memory. If you choose not to delete them, you will be asked again after you replace the toner cartridge with a new one.

If you turn off the machine, faxes stored in the memory will be lost.

Paper Setting 2

Paper settings 2

Paper Type 2

a (For MFC-1810 and MFC-1815)

Press Menu, 1, 2, 1 and go to step d.

(For DCP-1510 and DCP-1512) Press Menu and then press a or b to choose 1.General Setup. Press OK.

b Press a or b to choose 1.Paper.

Press OK.

c Press a or b to choose 1.Paper Type.

Press OK.

d Press a or b to choose Plain or

Recycled Paper.

Press OK.

e Press Stop/Exit.

Acceptable paper 2

Print quality may vary according to the type of paper you are using.

Recommended paper and print media 2

To get the best print quality, we suggest using the following paper.

Paper Type Item

Plain paper

Recycled Paper Xerox Recycled Supreme

Xerox Premier TCF 80 g/m

Xerox Business 80 g/m

80 g/m

Paper capacity of the paper tray 2

Paper Size 2

a (For MFC-1810 and MFC-1815)

Press Menu, 1, 2, 2 and go to step d.

(For DCP-1510 and DCP-1512) Press Menu and then press a or b to choose 1.General Setup. Press OK.

b Press a or b to choose 1.Paper.

Press OK.

c Press a or b to choose 2.Paper Size.

Press OK.

d Press a or b to choose A4, Letter,

Legal, Folio.

Press OK.

e Press Stop/Exit.

Paper size A4, Letter, Legal, Folio Paper types Plain paper,

Recycled paper

No. of sheets

Paper weight

Some important guidelines when selecting paper are:

 DO NOT use inkjet paper because it may

cause a paper jam or damage your machine.

 Preprinted paper must use ink that can

withstand the temperature of the machine’s fusing process 200 C.

up to 150 (80 g/m

65 - 105 g/m

)

Chapter 2

IMPORTANT

Types of paper to avoid 2

Some types of paper may not perform well or may cause damage to your machine.

DO NOT use paper:

• that is highly textured

• that is extremely smooth or shiny

• that is curled or warped

1 A curl of 2 mm or greater may cause

jams to occur.

• that is coated or has a chemical finish

• that is damaged, creased or folded

• that exceeds the recommended weight specification in this guide

• with tabs and staples

• with letterheads using low temperature dyes or thermography

• that is multipart or carbonless

• that is designed for inkjet printing

If you use any of the types of paper listed above, they may damage your machine. This damage is not covered under any Brother warranty or service agreement.

(1)

Loading documents 3

How to load documents

You can send a fax (MFC-1810 and MFC-1815 only), make copies, and scan from the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) and the scanner glass.

Using the automatic document feeder (ADF) (MFC-1810 and MFC-1815) 3

The ADF can hold up to 10 pages and feeds each sheet individually. We recommend you

use standard 80 g/m the pages before putting them in the ADF.

Document Sizes Supported 3

Size: A4, Letter, Legal, Folio

How to load documents 3

a Lift up and unfold the ADF document

output support flap.

paper and always fan

c Adjust the paper guides (1) to fit the

width of your document.

Using the scanner glass 3

You can use the scanner glass to fax (MFC-1810 and MFC-1815 only), copy or scan pages of a book, one page at a time.

Document Sizes Supported 3

Length: Up to 300.0 mm Width: Up to 215.9 mm Weight: Up to 2.0 kg

How to load documents 3

b Load your document face down, top

edge first in the ADF until the LCD

message changes.

a Lift the document cover.

Chapter 3

IMPORTANT

b Using the document guidelines on the

left and top, place the document face down in the upper left corner of the scanner glass.

c Close the document cover.

If the document is a book or is thick do not slam the cover or press on it.

NOTE

Sending a fax (MFC-1810 and

MFC-1815)

How to send a fax 4

The following steps show you how to send a fax.

a Press FAX.

b Load your document.

 If you are sending from the ADF:

After placing the document on the scanner glass, close the document cover.

• To use the scanner glass, the ADF must be empty.

• (MFC-1810 only) If you want to change the fax resolution, press b or Resolution and then press a or b or Resolution to choose the fax resolution.

• (MFC-1815 only) If you want to change the fax resolution, press b, and then press a or b to choose the fax resolution.

c Enter the fax number. d Press Start to send a fax.

 If you are sending from the scanner

glass:

Cancelling a fax in progress 4

Press Stop/Exit to cancel the fax. If you press Stop/Exit while the machine is dialling or sending, the LCD will ask you to confirm.

Dialing #XXX

1.Clear 2.Exit

Sending #XXX P01

1.Clear 2.Exit

Press 1 to cancel the fax.

Chapter 4

Broadcasting 4

Broadcasting lets you send the same fax message to more than one fax number. You can include Speed Dial numbers and up to 20 manually dialled numbers in the same broadcast.

Before you begin the broadcast 4

Speed Dial numbers must be stored in the machine's memory before they can be used in a broadcast. (See Storing Speed Dial numbers on page 39)

How to broadcast a fax 4

a Load your document. b Enter a number.

Press OK. You can use a Speed Dial number, or a number manually entered using the dial pad. (See How to dial on page 40)

c Repeat step b until you have entered

all the fax numbers you want to broadcast to.

The LCD will display the Broadcast job number followed by the fax number or name being dialled (for example, #001

0123456789). Press a or b to show the broadcast job number (for example, Broadcast#001).

b Press a or b to choose one of the

following:

 Choose the fax number or name

being dialled, and press OK.

 Choose the broadcast job number,

and press OK.

c Press 1 to cancel the fax number or

Broadcast job number you chose in step b, or press 2 to exit without cancelling. If you chose to only cancel the fax currently being sent in step b, the LCD will ask you if you want to cancel the broadcast job. Press 1 to clear the whole broadcast job or 2 to exit.

d Press Stop/Exit.

d Press Start.

After the broadcast is finished the machine will print a broadcast report to let you know the results.

Cancelling a Broadcast in progress 4

While broadcasting you can cancel the fax currently being sent or the whole broadcast job.

a (For MFC-1815)

Press Menu, 2, 6.

(For MFC-1810) Press Menu, 2, 7.

Receiving a fax (MFC-1810 and

MFC-1815)

Receive modes 5

You must choose a receive mode depending on the external devices and telephone services you have on your line.

Choosing the receive mode 5

By default, your machine will automatically receive any faxes that are sent to it. The diagrams below will help you choose the correct mode. (For more detailed information about the receive modes, see Menu table on page 8.)

Do you want to use the telephone features of your machine (if available) or an external telephone or external telephone answering device connected on the same line as the machine?

Yes

Are you using the voice message function of an external telephone answering device?

Fax Only

Do you want the machine to answer fax and telephone calls automatically?

To set the receive mode follow the instructions below:

a Press Menu, 0, 1. b Press a or b to choose the receive mode.

Press OK.

c Press Stop/Exit.

The LCD will display the current receive mode.

Manual

Fax/Tel

Yes

External TAD

Yes

Chapter 5

NOTE

Receive Mode settings 5

Ring Delay 5

The Ring Delay setting sets the number of times the machine rings before it answers in Fax Only and Fax/Tel modes.

If you have external or extension telephones on the same line as the machine, choose the maximum number of rings. (See Fax Detect on page 38.)

a Make sure you are in FAX mode. b Press Menu, 2, 1, 1. c Press a or b to choose how many times

the line rings before the machine answers. Press OK.

d Press Stop/Exit.

F/T Ring Time (Fax/Tel mode only) 5

c Press a or b to choose how long the

machine will ring to alert you that you have a voice call. Press OK.

d Press Stop/Exit.

Fax Detect 5

If Fax Detect is On: 5

The machine can receive a fax automatically, even if you answer the call. When you see Receiving on the LCD or hear a click on the phone line through the handset you are using, just replace the handset. Your machine will do the rest.

(For MFC-1815) If Fax Detect is Semi:

The machine will only receive a fax call automatically if you answered it using the machine’s handset.

If Fax Detect is Off: 5

When somebody calls your machine, you and your caller will hear the normal telephone ring sound. The number of rings is set by the Ring Delay setting.

Because the F/T ring is made by the machine, extension and external (MFC-1810 only) telephones will not ring.

a Make sure you are in FAX mode. b Press Menu, 2, 1, 2.

If you are at the machine and answer a fax call first by lifting the external handset (MFC-1810 only) or the machine (MFC-1815 only), press Start and then press 2 to receive a fax.

• If you send faxes from a computer on the same telephone line and the machine intercepts them, set Fax Detect to Off.

• We do not recommend having a PC and a fax machine on the same line.

a Make sure you are in FAX mode. b Press Menu, 2, 1, 3. c Press a or b to choose On, Semi

(MFC-1815 only) or Off. Press OK.

d Press Stop/Exit.

Dialling and storing numbers

(MFC-1810 and MFC-1815)

Storing numbers 6

You can set up your machine for easy dialling by storing Speed Dials. When you dial a speed dial number, the LCD shows the name, if you stored it, or the number.

Storing Speed Dial numbers 6

You can store your frequently used numbers as Speed Dial numbers, so that when you dial you will only have to press a few keys

( (Address Book) twice, the two digit number and Start). The machine can store

99 Speed Dial numbers (01- 99).

a Press (Address Book) twice and

enter a two digit Speed Dial location number (01-99). If a number is not stored there, the LCD shows Register Now? Press 1 to choose Yes.

b Enter the telephone or fax number (up to

20 characters). Press OK.

c Do one of the following:

 Enter the name using the dial pad

(up to 15 characters). For help entering characters, see Entering text (MFC-1810 and MFC-1815) on page 28.

Press OK.

 Press OK to store the number

without a name.

Changing or Deleting Speed Dial numbers 6

You can change or delete a Speed Dial number that has already been stored.

a (For MFC-1815)

Press Menu, 2, 3, 1.

(For MFC-1810) Press Menu, 2, 4, 1. Enter the Speed Dial number you want to change or delete, then press OK.

b Do one of the following:

 Press 1 to choose Change to edit the

number or name. Go to step c.

 Press 2 to choose Clear to delete

all information in a Speed Dial number.

When Erase This Data? appears, press 1 to choose Yes to confirm. Go to step d.

c Edit the number or the name. When you

are finished editing, press OK.

d Press Stop/Exit.

d To store another Speed Dial number, go

to step a.

Chapter 6

NOTE

How to dial 6

You can dial in any of the following ways.

Manual dialling 6

Use the dial pad to enter all the digits of the telephone or fax number.

Speed dialling 6

Press (Address Book) twice and enter the two digit Speed Dial number. (See Storing

Speed Dial numbers on page 39.)

c Press the dial pad key for the first few

letters of the name. (Use the chart on

Entering text (MFC-1810 and MFC-1815) on page 28 to help you

enter letters.) Press OK.

d Press a or b to scroll until you find the

name you are looking for. Press OK.

e Press Start.

• If you do not enter a letter and press OK in step c, all registered names will appear. Press a or b to scroll until you find the name you are looking for.

• If the LCD shows No Contact Found when you enter the first few letters of the name, it means that a name for the letters is not stored.

Redial 6

Two digit number

If the LCD shows Register Now? when you enter a Speed Dial number, it means that a number is not stored there.

Search 6

You can search alphabetically for names you have stored in the Speed Dial memories. (See Storing Speed Dial numbers on page 39.)

a Make sure you are in FAX mode.

b Press (Address Book).

Ensuring the line is not in use, press Redial to find the last 20 numbers you recently dialled. Press Redial or a or b to scroll until you find the number you want to call again. Press OK and then press Start to send a fax.

Caller ID (MFC-1810 only) 6

The Caller ID feature lets you use the Caller ID subscriber service offered by many local telephone companies. This service shows the telephone number, or name if it is available, of your caller as the line rings.

Setting the Caller ID to On 6

If you have Caller ID on your line, then this function should be set to On to display the caller’s phone number on the LCD as the telephone rings.

a Press Menu, 2, 0, 2.

The screen displays the current setting.

Dialling and storing numbers (MFC-1810 and MFC-1815)

b Press a or b to choose On (or Off).

Press OK.

c Press Stop/Exit.

Viewing the Caller ID List 6

Your machine stores information for the last thirty calls in the Caller ID list. You can view or print this list. When the 31st call comes in to the machine, it replaces information about the first call.

a Press Menu, 2, 0, 2.

The screen displays the current setting.

b Press a or b to choose Display ID.

Press OK. The Caller ID of the last call will appear on the display. If no ID is stored, the beeper will sound and No Caller ID will appear on the display. Go to step d.

c Press a or b to scroll through the Caller

ID memory to choose the Caller ID you want to view, and then press OK. The LCD will show the caller’s number and the date and time of the call.

d To finish viewing, press Stop/Exit.

IMPORTANT

Using PC-FAX (MFC-1810 and

MFC-1815)

PC-FAX Receive (For Windows

If you turn on the PC-Fax Receive feature your machine will store received faxes in memory and send them to your PC automatically. You can then use your PC to view and store these faxes.

Even if you have turned off your PC (at night or on the weekend, for example), your machine will receive and store your faxes in its memory. The LCD will show the number of stored faxes received, for example:

PC Fax Msg:001

When you start your PC and the PC-Fax Receiving software runs, your machine transfers your faxes to your PC automatically.

To transfer the received faxes to your PC you must have the PC-FAX Receiving software running on your PC.

Do one of the following:

(Windows Windows

From the (Start) menu, select

All Programs, Brother, MFC-XXXX, PCFAX Receiving, and select Receive. (XXXX

is your model name.)

(Windows

XP, Windows® Vista and

only) 7

a (For MFC-1815)

Press Menu, 2, 5, 1.

(For MFC-1810) Press Menu, 2, 6, 1.

b Press a or b to choose On (or Off).

Press OK.

c The LCD shows a reminder to start the

PC-FAX Receive program on your computer. If you have started the PCFAX Receive program, press OK. If you have not started the PC-FAX Receive program, see Software User’s Guide: PC-FAX receiving.

d Press a or b to choose On or Off.

Press OK.

e Press Stop/Exit.

• If you choose Backup Print On, the machine will also print the fax at your machine so you will have a copy. This is a safety feature in case there is a power failure before the fax is transferred to your PC.

• The faxes stored in the machine’s memory will be deleted.

Click (Brother Utilities), and then

click the drop-down list and select your model name (if not already selected). Click PC-FAX Receive in the left navigation bar, and then click Receive.

Then, complete the following steps on your machine.

NOTE

• Before you can set up PC-Fax Receive you must install the MFL-Pro Suite software on your PC. Make sure your PC is connected and turned on. (See Software User’s Guide: PC-FAX receiving)

• If your machine has an error and is unable to print faxes from memory, you can use this setting to transfer your faxes to a PC. (See Transferring your faxes or Fax

Journal report (MFC-1810 and MFC-1815) on page 76.)

• PC-Fax Receive is not supported in Mac OS.

Using PC-FAX (MFC-1810 and MFC-1815)

Chapter 7

NOTE

PC-FAX sending 7

You can send a file created in any application on your PC as a standard fax.

• The PC-FAX software can only send Black & White fax documents in A4 size.

• Please install MFL-Pro Suite software, connect your machine and PC before using PC-FAX sending.

Sending a file as a PC-FAX 7

a Create a file in any application on your PC. b Click File, then Print.

The Print dialog box appears:

c Choose Brother PC-FAX as your printer, and then click Print.

The PC-FAX sending dialog box appears:

Using PC-FAX (MFC-1810 and MFC-1815)

NOTE

1Dial Pad

2 Address Book

d Enter a fax number using any of the following methods:

 Use the dial pad to enter the number and then click the button.  Click the Address Book button, and then choose a member or group from the Address

Book.

If you make a mistake, click All Clear to delete all the entries.

e To include a cover page, click Add Cover Page.

You can also click the cover page icon to create or edit a cover page.

f Click Start to send the fax.

• If you want to cancel the fax, click Cancel or press Stop/Exit on the machine's control panel.

• If you want to redial a number, click Redial to cycle through the last five fax numbers, and then click Start.

Telephone and external devices

(MFC-1810 and MFC-1815)

Voice operations (MFC-1815 only)

Voice calls can be made with the handset by using the dial pad or by pressing (Address

Book) twice and entering a two digit Speed Dial number.

Making a telephone call 8

a Pick up the handset.

b When you hear the dial tone, enter a

number using the dial pad or press (Address Book) twice and enter a two

digit Speed Dial number.

c Replace the handset to hang up.

Mute 8

Telephone line services

Setting the telephone line type 8

If you are connecting the machine to a line that features a PBX or ISDN to send and receive faxes, it is necessary to change the Telephone Line Type accordingly by completing the following steps. If you are using a line that features a PBX, you can set your machine so that it always accesses the outside line (using the prefix you entered), or accesses the outside line when Tel/R or R is pressed.

a Press Menu, 0, 6. b Press a or b to choose PBX, ISDN (or

Normal). Press OK.

a Press Tel/Mute to put a call on Hold.

You can replace the handset without disconnecting the call.

b Pick up the machine’s handset to

release the call from Hold.

c Do one of the following:

 If you chose ISDN or Normal, go to

step g.

 If you chose PBX, go to step d.

d Do one of the following:

 If you want to change the current

prefix number, press 1 and go to step e.

 If you do not want to change the

current prefix number, press 1 and then OK. Go to step f.

e Enter the prefix number (up to 5 digits)

on the dial pad. Press OK.

Telephone and external devices (MFC-1810 and MFC-1815)

NOTE

• You can use the numbers 0 to 9, #, l and !.

Connecting an external TAD (MFC-1810 only) 8

(Press Tel/R or R to display “!”.)

• You cannot use ! with any other numbers or characters.

• If you choose On, pressing Tel/R or R (the screen displays “!”.) will let you access an outside line.

• If you choose Always, you can access an outside line without pressing Tel/R or R.

f Press a or b to choose On or Always.

Press OK.

g Press Stop/Exit.

PBX and TRANSFER 8

The machine is initially set to Normal, which lets the machine connect to a standard PSTN (Public Switched Telephone Network) line. However, many offices use a central telephone system or Private Branch Exchange (PBX). Your machine can be connected to most types of PBX. The machine’s recall feature supports timed break recall only (TBR). TBR will work with most PBX systems allowing you to gain access to an outside line, or transfer calls to another extension. The feature works when Tel/R or R is pressed.

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. If it does not hear them, it will let your TAD take a voice message and the display will show Telephone.

The external TAD must answer within four rings (we recommend you set it to two rings). This is because your machine cannot hear the CNG tones until the external TAD has picked up the call. The sending machine will send CNG tones for only eight to ten seconds longer. We do not recommend using the toll saver feature on your external TAD if it needs more than four rings to activate it.

If you have problems receiving faxes, reduce the ring delay setting on your external TAD to one or two rings.

Chapter 8

(Example for UK)

Connections 8

The external TAD must be connected as shown in the illustration below.

1TAD

a Set your external TAD to one or two

rings. (The machine’s Ring Delay setting does not apply.)

b Record the outgoing message on your

external TAD.

c Set the TAD to answer calls. d Set the Receive Mode on your machine

to External TAD. (See Receive modes on page 37.)

Multi-line connections (PBX) 8

We suggest you ask the company who 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. If all incoming calls will be answered by a switchboard operator we recommend that you set the Receive Mode to Manual.

We cannot guarantee that your machine will operate correctly under all circumstances when connected to a PBX. Any difficulties with sending or receiving faxes should be reported first to the company who handles your PBX.

Recording an outgoing message (OGM) 8

a Record 5 seconds of silence at the

beginning of your message. (This allows your machine time to listen for the fax CNG tones of automatic transmissions before they stop.)

b Limit your speaking to 20 seconds.

For example: “After the beep, leave a message.”

Telephone and external devices (MFC-1810 and MFC-1815)

NOTE

(Example for UK)

External and extension telephones 8

An external telephone is available only for MFC-1810.

Connecting an external or extension telephone 8

You can connect a separate telephone directly to your machine as shown in the diagram below.

1 Extension telephone

2 External telephone

When you are using an external telephone, the LCD shows Telephone.

For Fax/Tel mode only 8

When the machine is in Fax/Tel mode, it will use the F/T Ring Time (fast double-ringing) to alert you to pick up a voice call.

Lift the external telephone’s handset (MFC-1810 only) or the machine (MFC-1815 only), and then press Tel/R or Tel/Mute to answer.

Using extension telephones (U.K. only) 8

Your premises may already be wired with parallel extension telephones (those connected to sockets in other rooms in the building), or perhaps you intend to add extension telephones to your line. While the simplest arrangement is a parallel connection, there are some reasons why this arrangement may cause problems.

The most common problem is someone picking up an extension telephone while the machine is trying to send a fax.

Such problems can easily be eliminated, if you arrange modification of your extension wiring circuit, such that extension devices are connected “downstream” of your machine, in a master/slave configuration (see figure 2). In such a configuration, this machine can always detect whether a telephone is in use, so it will not attempt to seize the line during that time. This is known as “telephone off-hook detection”.

The inadvisable configuration is shown in figure 1, and the recommended master/slave configuration is shown in figure 2.

This new connection configuration can be arranged by contacting BT, Kingston upon Hull Telecommunications, your PBX maintainer or a qualified telephone installation company as appropriate. Simply explained, the extension telephone circuit should be terminated on a normal modular plug (BT 431A style), which in turn should be inserted into the modular socket of the white “T”-shaped connector provided as part of the line cord assembly.

Chapter 8

NOTE

FAX

(Example for U.K.)

FAX

(Example for U.K.)

Figure 1: Inadvisable connection 8

1 Extension socket

2 Master socket

3 Incoming line

Figure 2: Recommended connection of extension sockets

Using a non-Brother cordless external handset 8

If your non-Brother cordless telephone is connected to the telephone line cord (see

Connecting an external or extension telephone on page 49) and you typically carry

the cordless handset elsewhere, it is easier to answer calls during the Ring Delay.

If you let the machine answer first, lift the cordless handset and then go to the machine so you can press Tel/R or Tel/Mute to transfer the call to the cordless handset.

Not all brands of cordless telephones are compatible for use with your machine.

1 Extension socket

2 Master socket

3 Incoming line

These phones are now connected as external devices as shown on page 49, because they

are connected to the fax machine via the T-connector.

NOTE

Making copies 9

How to copy 9

a (For MFC-1810 and MFC-1815)

Press COPY.

b Load your document.

 (For MFC-1810 and MFC-1815)

If you are copying from the ADF:

After placing the document on the scanner glass, close the document cover.

To use the scanner glass, the ADF must be empty.

c (For MFC-1810 and MFC-1815)

Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies you want (up to 99 copies).

(For DCP-1510 and DCP-1512) Press a or b to enter the number of copies you want.

d Press Start to copy.

 If you are copying from the scanner

glass:

Chapter 9

NOTE

ID COPY 9

You can make one-sided and double-sided copies of identification cards.

Double-sided ID copy can copy both sides of your identification card onto one page, keeping the original card size.

The result of the double-sided ID copy is shown below.

• You can copy an identification card to the extent permitted under applicable laws. (See Product Safety Guide: Unlawful use

of copying equipment (MFC and DCP only))

• For the ID Copy Settings, (For MFC-1810 and MFC-1815) See

3.Copy on page 18.

d (For MFC-1810 and MFC-1815)

Press COPY.

(For DCP-1510 and DCP-1512) Press a or b to enter the number of copies you want.

e Press 2 in 1 (ID) Copy. f Place your identification card face down

as shown, towards the top left of the scanner glass. Make sure the identification card is at least 4 mm from the edges of the glass (1).

(For DCP-1510 and DCP-1512) See

2.Copy on page 25.

Double-sided ID copy 9

a (For MFC-1810 and MFC-1815)

Press Menu, 3, 4 and go to step c.

(For DCP-1510 and DCP-1512) Press Menu and then press a or b to choose 2.Copy. Press OK.

4 mm or greater (top, left)

g (For MFC-1810 and MFC-1815)

Enter the number of copies you want.

h Press Start to scan.

b Press a or b to choose 4.ID Copy.

Press OK.

c Press a or b to choose 4.2in1/1in1.

Press OK. Press a or b to choose 2in1 for doublesided copy as a default. Press OK and then press Stop/Exit.

Making copies

i Turn over your identification card and

place it at the left side of the scanner glass.

4 mm or greater (top, left)

j Press Start to scan.

e (For MFC-1810 and MFC-1815)

Enter the number of copies you want.

(For DCP-1510 and DCP-1512) Press a or b to enter the number of copies you want.

f Place your identification card face down

on the scanner glass.

g Press 2 in 1 (ID) Copy.

One-sided ID copy 9

a (For MFC-1810 and MFC-1815)

Press Menu, 3, 4 and go to step c.

(For DCP-1510 and DCP-1512) Press Menu and then press a or b to choose 2.Copy. Press OK.

b Press a or b to choose 4.ID Copy.

Press OK.

c Press a or b to choose 4.2in1/1in1.

Press OK. Press a or b to choose 1in1 for onesided copy as a default. Press OK and then press Stop/Exit.

d (For MFC-1810 and MFC-1815)

Press COPY.

Chapter 9

Other copies 9

Make sure you are in COPY mode. Use the Options or Copy Options key to quickly set the following copy settings only for the next copy.

Press Menu selections Options

(MFC-1810 and MFC-1815 only)

(DCP-1510 and DCP-1512 only)

Press a or b, then press OK

(MFC-1810 and MFC-1815 only)

Press

a, b, d or c, then press OK

(DCP-1510 and DCP-1512 only)

Press

a or b, then press OK.

Quality Auto*

Stack/Sort Stack*

Brightness -onnnn+

Contrast -onnnn+

The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.

Text

Photo

Receipt

Sort

-nonnn+

-nnonn+*

-nnnon+

-nnnno+

-nonnn+

-nnonn+*

-nnnon+

-nnnno+

Making copies

Press Menu selections Options

(MFC-1810 and MFC-1815 only)

Press a or b, then press OK

(DCP-1510 and DCP-1512 only)

Enlarge/Reduce 100%*

Page Layout Off(1 in 1)*

The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.

Auto sets the machine to calculate the reduction ratio that best fits the size of paper. Auto is only available when using the ADF.

"LGLiLTR" and "LGLiA4" are displayed on MFC models only.

(MFC-1810 and MFC-1815 only)

Press

a, b, d or c, then press OK

(DCP-1510 and DCP-1512 only)

Press

a or b, then press OK.

200%

Auto

Custom(25-400%)

50%

78% LGLiLTR

83% LGLiA4

91% Full Page

94% A4iLTR

97% LTRiA4

2 in 1 (P)

2 in 1 (L)

4 in 1 (P)

4 in 1 (L)

NOTE

How to scan to a computer 10

Scanning a document as a PDF file using ControlCenter4

(For further information, see Software User’s Guide: Scanning)

The screens on your PC may vary depending on your model.

ControlCenter4 is a software utility that lets you quickly and easily access the applications you use most often.

a Load your document. b Do one of the following:

(Windows

Open ControlCenter4 by clicking (Start)/All Programs/Brother/XXX-XXXX

(where XXX-XXXX is your model name)/ControlCenter4. The ControlCenter4 application will open.

(Windows

Click (Brother Utilities), and then click the drop-down list and select your model

name (if not already selected). Click SCAN in the left navigation bar, and then click ControlCenter4. The ControlCenter4 application will open.

XP, Windows® Vista and Windows® 7)

c Choose Advanced Mode and then click OK.

How to scan to a computer

d Click File in the Scan tab.

Chapter 10

1 Choose PDF (*.pdf) from the File Type drop-down list. 2 You can enter the file name you want to use for the document. 3 You can save the file to the default folder, or choose your preferred folder by clicking the

(Browse) button.

4 You can choose a scanning resolution from the Resolution drop-down list. 5 You can choose the document size from the Document Size drop-down list.

e Click Scan.

The machine starts the scanning process. The folder where the scanned data is saved will open automatically.

How to scan to a computer

NOTE

Scanning using the SCAN key 10

If you want to use this function, install the MFL-Pro Suite and connect the machine to your PC with a USB cable.

a Load your document. (See How to load documents on page 33.)

b Press (SCAN).

c Press a or b to choose Scan to PC.

Press OK.

d Press a or b to choose a scan type (File, E-mail or Image.)

Press OK.

e Press a or b to choose Start Scan.

Press OK.

f Press Start.

The machine starts the scanning process.

SCAN key settings 10

You can change your machine’s SCAN key settings using ControlCenter4.

a Do one of the following:

(Windows

Open ControlCenter4 by clicking (Start)/All Programs/Brother/XXX-XXXX

(where XXX-XXXX is your model name)/ControlCenter4. The ControlCenter4 application will open.

(Windows

Click (Brother Utilities), and then click the drop-down list and select your model

name (if not already selected). Click SCAN in the left navigation bar, and then click ControlCenter4. The ControlCenter4 application will open.

XP, Windows® Vista and Windows® 7)

b Click the Device Settings tab.

Chapter 10

c Click Device Scan Settings.

d Choose the File tab. You can change the default settings.

1 You can choose the file type from the drop-down list. 2 You can enter the file name you want to use for the document. 3 You can save the file to the default folder, or choose your preferred folder by clicking the

(Browse) button.

4 You can choose a scanning resolution from the Resolution drop-down list. 5 You can choose the document size from the Document Size drop-down list.

e Click OK.

IMPORTANT

Troubleshooting and other

information

Consumable items A

The drum unit and toner cartridge are two separate consumables. Make sure both are installed as an assembly. For more information on how to replace the consumable items, see the instructions included with the drum unit for replacing the drum unit or see the instructions listed on the box of the toner cartridge for replacing the toner cartridge.

Toner cartridge Drum unit

Model Name: (For DCP-1510, DCP-1512 and MFC-1810) TN-1050 (For DCP-1510E, DCP-1512E and MFC-1810E) TN-1030 (For MFC-1815 only) TN-1075

Model Name: (For DCP-1510, DCP-1512 and MFC-1810) DR-1050 (For DCP-1510E, DCP-1512E and MFC-1810E) DR-1030 (For MFC-1815 only) DR-1075

• Brother machines are designed to work with toner of a particular specification and will work to a level of optimum performance when used with Brother Original toner cartridges. Brother cannot guarantee this optimum performance if toner or toner cartridges of other specifications are used. The machine may not detect toner or toner cartridges of other specifications correctly but may instead detect such items as standard yield toner cartridges. Brother does not therefore recommend the use of cartridges other than Brother Original cartridges with this machine, or the refilling of empty cartridges with toner from other sources. If damage is caused to the drum unit or other parts of this machine as a result of the use of toner or toner cartridges other than Brother Original products due to the incompatibility or lack of suitability of those products with this machine, any repairs required as a result may not be covered by the warranty.

• For best performance, use Brother Original drum and toner units. Printing with a third party drum unit or toner unit may reduce not only the print quality but also the quality and life of the machine itself. Warranty coverage may not apply to problems caused by the use of a third party drum or toner unit.

NOTE

• Go to http://www.brother.com/original/index.html for instructions on how to return your used consumable items to the Brother recycling program. If you choose not to return your used items, please discard the used consumable according to local regulations, keeping it separate from domestic waste. If you have questions, call your local waste disposal office. (See Product Safety Guide: Recycling information in accordance with the WEEE and Battery Directives)

• The projected life for each of the toner cartridges is based on ISO/IEC 19752. Frequency of replacement will vary depending on the complexity of printed pages, percentage of coverage and type of media used.

Troubleshooting and other information

Identifying your problem A

First, check the following:

 The machine's power cord is connected correctly and the machine is turned on.

 All of the protective parts have been removed.

 Paper is inserted correctly in the paper tray.

 The interface cables are securely connected to the machine and the computer.

If you did not solve your problem with the above checks, identify your problem and then go to the page suggested below:

Telephone and Fax problems (MFC-1810 and MFC-1815) on page 66 Improving the print quality on page 68

If the machine is connected to a PC, depending on the error, a Popup application may appear on the PC.

Follow the instructions on the screen to resolve the error.

Error and maintenance messages A

The most common error and maintenance messages are shown below. If you need more help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting

tips: Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/

Error Message Cause Action

Cartridge Error Put the Toner Cartridge back in.

Comm.Error Poor telephone line quality

Cooling Down

Wait for a while

Disconnected The other person or other

Document Jam The document was not

Drum End Soon

Replace Drum

Out of Memory The machine’s memory is full. Fax sending or copy operation in process

The toner cartridge is not installed correctly.

Verify you are using a genuine Brother toner cartridge.

caused a communication error. The inside of the machine is

extremely hot.

person’s fax machine stopped the call.

inserted or fed correctly, or the document scanned from the ADF was too long.

It is time to replace the drum unit.

The drum unit counter was not reset when a new drum was installed.

Put the toner cartridge firmly into the drum unit, and then put is back in the machine.

Use only a genuine Brother Original drum unit and genuine Brother Original toner cartridge.

Try sending the fax again.

The machine will pause its current print job and go into Cooling Down mode. Wait until the machine is in Ready mode.

Try to send or receive again.

Pull the jammed paper out of the ADF unit. (MFC-1810 and MFC-1815)

Replace the drum unit or reset the drum unit counter when a new drum is installed. (See the instructions that are supplied with the new drum unit.)

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 operation in process

 Press Stop/Exit. The machine will cancel

the print job and clear it from the memory.

 Lower the print quality.

(See Software User’s Guide: Printing (for

Windows Macintosh))

) or Printing and Faxing (for

Troubleshooting and other information

NOTE

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.

Toner Low If the LCD shows Toner Low

you can still print; however, the machine is telling you that the toner cartridge is near the end of its life.

Turn the machine off, wait a few seconds, and then turn it on again. Leave the machine idle for 15 minutes with the power on.

Order a new toner cartridge now so a replacement toner cartridge will be available when the LCD shows Replace Toner or Toner Ended.

Turning off the machine will erase the fax data in the memory. To prevent you from losing any important messages, see Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report (MFC-1810 and MFC-1815) on page 76.

If you are having difficulty with your machine A

Most problems can be easily resolved by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips.

Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/

Telephone and Fax problems (MFC-1810 and MFC-1815) A

If you cannot send or receive a fax, check the following:

1 Check the machine's power cord is connected correctly and the machine is turned on. 2 Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the area labelled "LINE," and then connect the

other end of the telephone line cord directly to a telephone wall socket.

If you can send and receive faxes when the telephone line is directly connected to the fax, the problem may be unrelated to the machine. Please contact your service provider for connection issues.

3 Check the receive mode.

For more information on setting the Receive mode, see Receive modes on page 37.

Troubleshooting and other information

4 Change the compatibility setting to Basic(for VoIP).

You may be able to send and receive faxes by lowering the connection speed.

a Press Menu, 2, 0, 1. b Press a or b to choose Basic(for VoIP). c Press OK. d Press Stop/Exit.

If, after trying all of the above the problem is still not resolved, turn the machine off, and then turn it on.

If you still cannot send or receive faxes after trying all of the above, check the FAQ on the Brother Solutions Center website (http://solutions.brother.com/

Troubleshooting for other problems

Question Answer

Cannot receive a fax. If you have a delicated fax line and want your Brother machine to automatically

Can I set the machine not to print the Transmission Verification report?

Can I cancel the fax job? Press Stop/Exit to cancel the fax, or press Menu 2, 6 (for MFC-1815 only) or

Poor sending quality. Try changing your resolution to Fine or S.Fine, or clean the scanner. Sent faxes are blank. Make sure you are loading the document correctly. The document should be face

Vertical black lines when sending. Black vertical lines on faces you send are typically caused by dirt or correction

answer all incoming faxes, you should choose Fax Only. This product will print a Transmission Verification report. Even if the Transmission

Verification report is set to Off, a report is printed when there is a communication error.

If the Journal Period is set to Off, Fax Journal are not printed.

Menu 2, 7 (for MFC-1810 only) to cancel the remaining jobs.

down when using the ADF or the scanner glass. See Loading documents on page 33.

fluid on the glass strip. See Clean the inside of the machine. on page 69.

Improving the print quality A

NOTE

Brother does not recommend the use of cartridges other than Brother Original cartridges or the refilling of used cartridges with toner from other sources.

If you are having problems with print results, check the following: 1 The machine's environment.

Choose a location where the temperature remains between 10 C and 32.5 C and the humidity is between 20% to 80% (without condensation).

2 Acceptable paper is loaded in the paper tray.

See Acceptable paper on page 31

3 The paper is loaded correctly in the machine.

Turning the paper over may help paper loading become smoother.

Adjusting the guide may help paper loading become smoother.

Troubleshooting and other information

4 Replace a toner cartridge or a drum unit.

For more information on how to replace the consumable items, see the instructions included with the drum unit for replacing the drum unit or see the instructions listed on the box of the toner cartridge for replacing the toner cartridge.

5 Clean the inside of the machine.

 Cleaning the scanner glass

Clean the white plastic surface (1) and scanner glass (2).

(1)

(2)

(MFC-1810 and MFC-1815) Clean the white bar (3) and the scanner glass strip (4).

(3)

(4)

 Cleaning the corona wire

NOTE

Slide the green tab from left to right and right to left several times.

(5)

Be sure to return the tab to the home position (a) (5). If you do not, printed pages may have a vertical stripe.

 Clean the drum unit if black or white dots appear on printed pages

Push down the lock lever and take the toner cartridge out of the drum unit.

Troubleshooting and other information

(1)

Turn the drum unit gear by hand while looking at the surface of the drum roller (1).

Wipe the surface of the drum gently with a dry cotton swab until the dust or glue on the surface comes off.

6 Check the printer driver settings.

Try changing the Print Settings in the Basic tab.

If the paper is curled or the toner is not fixed well on the paper, you can adjust these settings in Improve Print Output. Click Other Print Options in the Advanced tab.

Troubleshooting and other information

Document Jams (MFC-1810 and MFC-1815)

Follow the steps below to handle a document jam in the ADF.

a Open the ADF cover. b Pull the jammed document out.

c Close the ADF cover. d Lift the document cover.

f Insert a piece of stiff paper, such as

cardstock, into the ADF to push any small paper scraps through.

If the document rips or tears, be sure you remove all small paper scraps to prevent future jams.

g Close the document cover. h Press Stop/Exit.

e Pull the jammed document out to the

right.

Paper Jams A

(1)

Always remove all paper from the paper tray and straighten the stack when you add new paper. This helps prevent multiple sheets of paper from feeding through the machine at one time and prevents paper jams.

a Turn the machine off. b Wait at least 15 minutes for the product

to cool down before you touch the internal parts of the product.

c Remove all paper loaded in the tray. d Use both hands to slowly pull out the

jammed paper.

e Open the scanner cover. The pull-arm

(1) on the left side of the machine will lock. Open the top cover.

f Slowly take out the drum unit and toner

cartridge assembly.

Troubleshooting and other information

WARNING

(1)

i Place the drum unit and toner cartridge

assembly back in to the machine.

HOT SURFACE

g Push down the lock lever and take the

toner cartridge out of the drum unit. Remove the jammed paper if there is any inside the drum unit.

j Close the top cover.

After pulling the pull-arm (1) on the left side of the machine down, close the scanner cover using both hands.

h Put the toner cartridge back into the

drum unit until the lock lever lifts automatically.

k Load the paper back in to the tray.

Make sure that the paper is below the protruding section of the rear guide. Slide the paper guides to fit the paper size. Make sure that the guides are firmly in the slots.

l Turn the machine on.

Transferring your

NOTE

Transferring faxes to your PCA

faxes or Fax Journal report (MFC-1810 and MFC-1815)

If the LCD shows:

 Print Unable XX

 Scan Unable XX

We recommend transferring your faxes to another fax machine or to your PC. (See Transferring faxes to another fax machine on page 76 or Transferring faxes to your PC on page 76)

You can also transfer the Fax Journal report to see if there are any faxes you need to transfer. (See Transferring the Fax Journal report to another fax machine on page 77.)

If there is an error message on the machine’s LCD, after the faxes have been transferred, disconnect the machine from the power source for several minutes, and then reconnect it.

You can transfer the faxes from your machine’s memory to your PC.

a Make sure that you have installed MFL-

Pro Suite and then turn on PC-FAX Receiving on the PC. (See Software

User’s Guide: PC-FAX receiving)

Do one of the following: (Windows Windows

From the (Start) menu, select

All Programs, Brother, MFC-XXXX, PC-FAX Receiving, and select Receive. (XXXX is your model name.)

(Windows

Click (Brother Utilities), and

then click the drop-down list and select your model name (if not already selected). Click PC-FAX Receive in the left navigation bar, and then click Receive.

XP, Windows® Vista and

Transferring faxes to another fax machine A

If you have not set up your Station ID, you cannot enter fax transfer mode. (See Station ID (Menu, 0, 3) on 0.Initial Setup.)

a Press Menu, 9, 0, 1. b Do one of the following:

 If the LCD shows No Data, there are

no faxes left in the machine’s memory. Press Stop/Exit.

 Enter the fax number to which faxes

will be forwarded.

c Press Start.

b Make sure that you have set PC Fax

Receive on the machine. (See PC-FAX

Receive (For Windows

on page 42.) If faxes are in the machine’s memory when you set up PCFax Receive, the LCD will ask if you want to transfer the faxes to your PC.

only)

c Do one of the following:

 To transfer all faxes to your PC,

press 1. You will be asked if you want a backup print.

 To exit and leave the faxes in the

memory, press 2.

d Press Stop/Exit.

Troubleshooting and other information

WARNING

Transferring the Fax Journal report to another fax machineA

If you have not set up your Station ID, you cannot enter fax transfer mode. (See Station ID (Menu, 0, 3) on 0.Initial Setup.)

a Press Menu, 9, 0, 2. b Enter the fax number to which the Fax

Journal report will be forwarded.

c Press Start.

Cleaning and Checking the machine A

Make sure to read the guidelines in the Product Safety Guide before cleaning 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 that 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.

DO NOT use flammable substances, any type of spray, or an organic solvent/liquid containing alcohol or ammonia to clean the inside or outside of the product. Doing so could cause a fire or electrical shock. Instead, use only a dry, lint-free cloth.

(See Product Safety Guide: General precautions)

Specifications B

340 mm

385 mm

283 mm

General B

Model DCP-1510 DCP-1512 MFC-1810 MFC-1815 Printer Type Laser Print Method Electrophotographic Laser Printer Power Source 220 - 240 V AC 50/60 Hz

Power

Consumption

(Average)

Dimensions DCP-1510 and DCP-1512

Peak Approx. 1,080 W at 25 C

Printing Copying Ready Approx. 40 W at 25 C Deep

Sleep Power

Off

Approx. 380 W at 25 C Approx. 380 W at 25 C

Approx. 0.8 W Approx. 1.3 W

Approx. 0.28 W

Weights (with consumables)

255 mm

385 mm

MFC-1810 and MFC-1815

For MFC-1815, the width is 456 mm.

7.0 kg 8.0 kg 8.3 kg

340 mm

Specifications

Model DCP-1510 DCP-1512 MFC-1810 MFC-1815

Noise Level

Sound Pressure

Sound

Printing

Copying

LPAm = 51 dB (A)

LWAd = 6.47 B (A) LWAd = 6.50 B (A)

Power

Temperature Operat

10 to 32.5 C

ing Storage

Humidity Operat

0 to 40 C 20 to 80% (without condensation)

ing

Interface

Storage

USB

10 to 90% (without condensation)

Hi-Speed USB 2.0

It is recommended you use a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no more than 2 metres long.

Support OS

Windows

Windows® XP Home Edition, Windows® XP Professional, Windows® XP

professional x64 Edition, Windows Vista

, Windows® 7, Windows® 8

Mac OS Mac OS X v10.6.8, 10.7.x, 10.8.x

Comsu mables

Toner Cartridge (Inbox)

(For DCP-1510, DCP-1512, DCP-1512E and MFC-1810) Approx. 700 pages A4 or Letter page

(For DCP-1510E, MFC-1810E and MFC-1815)

Toner Cartridge

Approx. 1,000 pages A4 or Letter page

(Standard)

Model Name

(For DCP-1510, DCP-1512 and MFC-1810) TN-1050 (For DCP-1510E, DCP-1512E and MFC-1810E) TN-1030 (For MFC-1815 only) TN-1075

Drum Unit

Model Name

Approx. 10,000 pages A4 or Letter pages (1 page / job) (For DCP-1510, DCP-1512 and MFC-1810) DR-1050

(For DCP-1510E, DCP-1512E and MFC-1810E) DR-1030

(For MFC-1815 only) DR-1075

Measured when the machine is connected to the USB interface.

Power consumption varies slightly depending on the usage environment or part wear.

Measured according to IEC 62301 Edition 2.0.

Measured in accordance with the method described in RAL-UZ122.

Office equipment with LWAd>6.30 B (A) is not suitable for use in rooms where people require high levels of concentration. Such equipment should be placed in separate rooms because of noise emission.

Your machine has a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface. The machine can also be connected to a computer that has a USB

1.1 interface.

Third-party USB ports are not supported.

Approx. cartridge yield is declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752.

Drum life is approximate and may vary by type of use.

Document Size B

Model DCP-1510 DCP-1512 MFC-1810 MFC-1815

ADF(automatic document feeder)

Scanner Glass One sheet per time

Document Size

Weight ADF —

ADF — A4, Letter, Legal, Folio Scanner

Glass

Scanner Glass

— Up to 10 pages

Length: Up to 300.0 mm Width: Up to 215.9 mm

65 to 90 g/m

Up to 2.0 kg

Specifications

Print media B

Model DCP-1510 DCP-1512 MFC-1810 MFC-1815

Paper Input

Paper Output

Paper Tray

Face-Down Output Tray

Paper Type

Paper Size

Paper Weight

Maximum Paper Capacity

Plain Paper, Recycled Paper

A4, Letter, Legal, Folio

65 to 105 g/m

Up to 150 sheets of 80 g/m

Up to 50 sheets of 80 g/m down output paper tray)

Plain paper

Plain Paper (face-down delivery to the face-

Fax B

Model DCP-1510 DCP-1512 MFC-1810 MFC-1815 Modem Speed — 14,400 bps (with Automatic Fallback) Scanning Width — Max. 208 mm Printing Width — Max. 208 mm Greyscale — 8 bit/256 levels Resolution Horizontal — 8 dot/mm

Vertical — Standard: 3.85 line/mm

— Fine: 7.7 line/mm — Photo: 7.7 line/mm — Superfine: 15.4 line/mm

Speed Dial — 99 stations Automatic Redial — 3 times at 5 minute intervals Memory Transmission —

Out of Paper Reception —

‘Pages’ refers to the ‘ITU-T Test Chart #1’ (a typical business letter, Standard resolution, MMR code). Specifications and printed materials are subject to change without prior notice.

Up to 400

pages

Copy B

Model DCP-1510 DCP-1512 MFC-1810 MFC-1815 Copy Width Max. 210 mm Multiple Copies Stacks or Sorts up to 99 pages Reduce/Enlarge 25% to 400% (in increments of 1%) Resolution Up to 600  600 dpi

First Copy Out Time

From Ready mode and standard tray

Less than 16 seconds at 23 C / 230 V

Specifications

Scanner B

Model DCP-1510 DCP-1512 MFC-1810 MFC-1815 Colour Yes

TWAIN Compliant

Yes (Windows X v10.6.8, 10.7.x, 10.8.x

WIA Compliant

Yes (Windows

ICA Compliant Yes (Mac OS X v10.6.8, 10.7.x, 10.8.x ) Colour

Depth

Colour 24 bit colour processing (Input)

24 bit colour processing (Output)

Greyscale 8 bit colour processing (Input)

8 bit colour processing (Output)

Resolution

Up to 19,200

Up to 600  1200 dpi (optical)2 (from Scanner Glass) —

Scanning Width Max. 210 mm

XP/ Windows Vista® / Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 / Mac OS

XP / Windows Vista® / Windows® 7 / Windows® 8)

 19,200 dpi (interpolated)

)

Up to 600

 600 dpi (optical)

ADF)

(from

For the latest driver updates for the version of Mac OS X you are using, visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/.

Maximum 1200  1200 dpi scanning with the WIA driver in Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows® 7 and Windows

8 (resolution up to 19200  19200 dpi can be chosen by using the scanner utility)

Printer B

Model DCP-1510 DCP-1512 MFC-1810 MFC-1815 Resolution Up to 2400  600 dpi (HQ1200 technology)

Print Speed

First Print Out Time

The print speed may vary depending on the type of document you print.

From Ready mode and standard tray

Up to 20 pages/minute (A4 size) Up to 21 pages/minute (LTR size)

Less than 10 seconds at 23 C / 230 V

Index

Address Book .............................................5

ADF (automatic document feeder)

using

.....................................................33

Answering machine (TAD)

connecting

Apple Macintosh

See Software User’s Guide. Auto Power Off Automatic

fax receive

Fax Detect

.............................................48

.........................................29

..........................................38

Broadcasting ............................................36

cancelling Brother Numbers

..............................................36

.........................................i

Cancelling

broadcast in process Cleaning

corona wire

drum unit

scanner Connecting

external TAD (answering machine)

external telephone Consumable items Control panel overview ControlCenter2 (for Macintosh)

See Software User’s Guide. ControlCenter4 (for Windows

See Software User’s Guide. Copy

Copy Options key

Options key Cordless telephone (non-Brother)

...........................................70

...............................................70

.................................................69

.............................................4

.............................36

.......47

................................49

...................................61

..............................4

)

....................................6

............50

Speed Dial

using the Search key Dimensions Document

how to load

jam

........................................................ 73

Drum unit

cleaning

............................................ 40

............................ 40

.............................................. 78

........................................... 33

................................................. 61

................................................ 70

Error messages on LCD .......................... 64

Extension telephone, using External telephone, connecting

..................... 49

............... 49

FAX (PC-FAX)

Macintosh

See Software User’s Guide.

Windows

receiving ............................................ 42

sending

Fax, stand-alone

receiving

Continue Mode easy receive ring delay, setting

sending

broadcasting

Fax/Tel mode

F/T ring time (double-ring)

fax detect

receiving faxes

ring delay

.............................................. 44

.................................. 30

...................................... 38

.............................. 38

................................................. 35

...................................... 36

.................... 38

.............................................. 38

..................................... 49

.............................................. 38

Help

LCD messages for DCP models

LCD messages for MFC models

Menu Table for DCP models

Menu Table for MFC models

.......... 22

............ 7

................ 23

.................. 8

Deep Sleep mode ....................................29

Dialling

manual

..................................................40

LCD (liquid crystal display) ......... 4, 6, 7, 22

Macintosh

See Software User’s Guide. Maintenance, routine Manual

dialling Menu Table

DCP models

MFC models Mode, entering

fax Multi-line connections (PBX)

...................................................40

.........................................................35

...............................77

..........................................23

...........................................8

....................48

Paper .......................................................31

jam

........................................................74

recommended

size

.......................................................31

tray capacity PC-Fax

Printing

Programming your machine

.....................................................42

See Software User’s Guide.

quality

...................................................68

resolution

specifications

See Software User’s Guide.

.......................................31

..........................................31

..............................................83

........................................83

................ 7, 22

fax

........................................................ 82

...................................................... 83

scan

...................................................... 83

Ring delay, setting

................................... 38

Scan a document to a computer ............. 56

Scanner glass

using

..................................................... 33

Scanning

See Software User’s Guide. Service centres (Europe and other countries)

......................................................................i

Sockets

EXT

Specifications

copy

document size

fax

general

print media

scan Speed Dial

changing

setting up

using

................................................. 56

external telephone TAD (answering machine)

............................. 49

................. 47

.......................................... 78

...................................................... 82

...................................... 80

........................................................ 82

................................................. 78

...................................................... 83

........................................... 81

...................................................... 83

............................................... 39

.............................................. 39

..................................................... 40

Quality

printing

Quick dial

broadcasting Speed Dial

..................................................68

.........................................36

changing setting up using

............................................39

...........................................39

..................................................40

Remote setup

See Software User’s Guide.

Resolution

copy

......................................................82

TAD (telephone answering device), external

connecting

recording OGM Telephone line

connections

multi-line (PBX) Text, entering Toner Setting (Continue Mode) Troubleshooting

document jam

error and maintenance messages on

LCD

paper jam

print quality

Telephone and Fax

Brother DCP-1510, DCP-1510E, DCP-1512, DCP-1512E, MFC-1810 User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Brother numbers

User's Guides and where do I find them?

Table of Contents

General information 1

Using the documentation

Symbols and conventions used in the documentation 1

Accessing Brother Utilities (Windows® 8) 1

Accessing the Software User’s Guide 1

Viewing Documentation 1

Viewing Documentation (Windows®) 1

Control panel overview 1

On-screen programming 1

How to access the menu mode 1

Menu table 1

Menu and features for DCP models 1

On-screen programming 1

How to access the menu mode 1

Menu table 1

Entering text (MFC-1810 and MFC-1815) 1

Ecology features 1

Deep Sleep mode 1

Auto Power Off (DCP-1510 and DCP-1512 only) 1

Toner Settings 1

Toner Setting (Continue mode) 1

Receiving faxes in Continue Mode (MFC-1810 and MFC-1815 only) 1

Paper Setting 2

Paper settings 2

Paper Type 2

Acceptable paper 2

Recommended paper and print media 2

Paper capacity of the paper tray 2

Paper Size 2

Types of paper to avoid 2

Loading documents 3

How to load documents

Using the automatic document feeder (ADF) (MFC-1810 and MFC-1815) 3

Document Sizes Supported 3

How to load documents 3

Using the scanner glass 3

Document Sizes Supported 3

How to load documents 3

How to send a fax 4

Cancelling a fax in progress 4

Broadcasting 4

Before you begin the broadcast 4

How to broadcast a fax 4

Cancelling a Broadcast in progress 4

Receive modes 5

Choosing the receive mode 5

Receive Mode settings 5

Ring Delay 5

If you have external or extension telephones on the same line as the machine, choose the maximum number of rings. (See Fax Detect on page 38.)

F/T Ring Time (Fax/Tel mode only) 5

(For MFC-1815) If Fax Detect is Semi:

Storing numbers 6

Storing Speed Dial numbers 6

Changing or Deleting Speed Dial numbers 6

How to dial 6

Manual dialling 6

Speed dialling 6

Redial 6

Search 6

Caller ID (MFC-1810 only) 6

Setting the Caller ID to On 6

Viewing the Caller ID List 6

PC-FAX sending 7

Sending a file as a PC-FAX 7

Voice operations (MFC-1815 only)

Making a telephone call 8

Mute 8

Telephone line services

Setting the telephone line type 8

Connecting an external TAD (MFC-1810 only) 8

PBX and TRANSFER 8

Connections 8

Multi-line connections (PBX) 8