Brother DCP-1510, DCP-1510E, DCP-1512, DCP-1512E, MFC-1810, MFC-1810E, MFC-1815 User Guide
Specifications and Main Features
Frequently Asked Questions
User Manual
User’s Guide
DCP-1510(E)
DCP-1512(E)
MFC-1810(E)
MFC-1815
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Quick Setup GuideFollow the instructions for setting up your
User’s GuideLearn 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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Republic of Bulgaria,
Republic of Hungary,
Republic of Poland,
Romania,
Slovak Republic,
Republic of Croatia,
Republic of Slovenia,
Republic of Serbia,
Ukraine,
Republic of Macedonia,
Republic of Kazakhstan:
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Table of Contents
1General information1
Using the documentation....................................................................................... 1
Symbols and conventions used in the documentation .................................... 1
Accessing Brother Utilities (Windows
Accessing the Software User’s Guide ...................................................................2
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 documentation1
The following symbols and conventions are
used throughout the documentation.
BoldBold style identifies keys on the
1
ItalicsItalicized 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.
1
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.
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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/
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MFC-1810 and MFC-1815
Viewing Documentation1
Viewing Documentation (Windows®) 1
(Windows® 7/Windows Vista®/Windows®
XP)
1
. When you are ready
).
®
b Select your machine.
c Choose the function you want to use.
2
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:
®
8)
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
1
(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.
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Chapter 1
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Fax Only Fax
Control panel overview1
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.
4
General information
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7 Menu keys:
Clear
Deletes entered data or lets you cancel the
current setting.
Menu
Lets you access the Menu to program your
settings in the machine.
OK
Lets you store your settings and confirm LCD
messages on the machine.
Volume keys:
d or c
Press to scroll backwards or forwards through
menu selections. Press to change the volume
when in fax or standby mode.
a or b
Press to scroll through the menus and options.
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:
Menu
Lets you access the Menu to program your
settings in the machine.
Clear
Deletes entered data or lets you cancel the
current setting.
OK
Lets you store your settings and confirm LCD
messages on the machine.
b or a
Press to scroll through the menus and options.
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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.
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Menu and features for
General information
MFC models1
On-screen programming1
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 mode1
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.
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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.
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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.
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Menu table1
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.Volume1.RingLow
Level 3Descriptions 1Options
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.
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/TelYour 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)
ManualYou 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.
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
1.Ring DelayThe 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 DetectReceives 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
OffIf 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.
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
OffFurther incoming
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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.
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
1.RegisterIf 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 DialStores 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.
—
OnPrints a report after
On+ImagePrints a report after
Off*Prints a report if your
Off+ImagePrints 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.
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.
OffIf 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.
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
1.NumericLists 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.