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Brother HL-2595DW User's Guide

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Table of Contents

Before You Use Your Brother Machine ............................................................................................... 1
Introduction to Your Brother Machine................................................................................................. 5
Uninstall the Brother Software and Drivers (Windows) ...................................................................... 11
Paper Handling.................................................................................................................................... 12
Load and Print Using the Paper Tray ................................................................................................. 14
Load and Print Using the Multi‑purpose Tray (MP Tray) .................................................................... 17
Change the Paper Size and Paper Type............................................................................................ 25
Change the Check Paper Size Setting............................................................................................... 26
Print ...................................................................................................................................................... 30
Print a Document (Windows).............................................................................................................. 32
Print Settings (Windows) .................................................................................................................... 34
Change the Default Print Settings (Windows) .................................................................................... 38
Print a Document Using the BR-Script3 Printer Driver (PostScript® 3™ Language Emulation)
(Windows) .......................................................................................................................................... 39
Monitor the Status of the Machine from Your Computer (Windows) .................................................. 40
Print a Document (Mac) ..................................................................................................................... 42
Print Options (Mac) ............................................................................................................................ 43
Monitor the Status of the Machine from Your Computer (Mac) .......................................................... 48
Network ................................................................................................................................................ 51
Learn about Network Management Software and Utilities ................................................................. 54
Before Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network..................................................... 56
Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network................................................................................57
Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the One Push Method of Wi-Fi Protected
Setup™ (WPS).................................................................................................................................... 58
Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected
Setup™ (WPS).................................................................................................................................... 59
Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the Machine's Control Panel Setup Wizard . 62
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Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network When the SSID Is Not Broadcast .......................... 64
Use Wi-Fi Direct®............................................................................................................................... 66
Advanced Network Features........................................................................................................................75
Print the Network Configuration Report.............................................................................................. 76
Print the WLAN Report....................................................................................................................... 77
Technical Information for Advanced Users................................................................................................... 80
Reset the Network Settings to the Factory Settings........................................................................... 81
Security ................................................................................................................................................ 82
Lock the Machine Settings ........................................................................................................................... 83
Setting Lock Overview........................................................................................................................ 84
Network Security Features...........................................................................................................................88
Before Using Network Security Features ........................................................................................... 89
Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/TLS.................................................................90
Send an Email Securely ................................................................................................................... 123
Mobile................................................................................................................................................. 128
AirPrint .......................................................................................................................................................129
AirPrint Overview.............................................................................................................................. 130
Before Using AirPrint........................................................................................................................ 131
Print Using AirPrint ........................................................................................................................... 134
Mobile Printing for Windows....................................................................................................................... 138
Mopria® Print Service................................................................................................................................. 139
Brother iPrint&Scan for Windows and Mac.................................................................................... 142
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................ 144
Paper is Jammed in the Paper Tray................................................................................................. 150
Paper is Jammed in the MP tray ...................................................................................................... 151
Paper is Jammed in the Back of the Machine .................................................................................. 152
Paper is Jammed inside the Machine .............................................................................................. 154
Paper is Jammed in the 2-sided Tray............................................................................................... 156
Error Messages ................................................................................................................................ 167
Where Can I Find My Brother Machine's Network Settings? ........................................................... 168
I Cannot Complete the Wireless Network Setup Configuration........................................................ 169
Use the Network Connection Repair Tool (Windows) ...................................................................... 171
My Brother Machine Cannot Print over the Network ........................................................................ 172
I Want to Check that My Network Devices are Working Correctly ................................................... 174
Check the Serial Number ................................................................................................................. 178
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Check the Firmware Version ............................................................................................................ 179
Reset Functions Overview ............................................................................................................... 180
Reset Your Brother Machine ............................................................................................................ 181
Routine Maintenance ........................................................................................................................ 182
Replace the Toner Cartridge ............................................................................................................ 185
Replace the Drum Unit ..................................................................................................................... 188
Clean the Corona Wire..................................................................................................................... 192
Clean the Drum Unit Using Drum Dot Print...................................................................................... 193
Clean the Paper Pick-up Rollers ...................................................................................................... 196
Machine Settings............................................................................................................................... 199
General Settings............................................................................................................................... 201
Menu Table (for LCD Models) .......................................................................................................... 208
Change Machine Settings Using Web Based Management ............................................................ 216
Appendix............................................................................................................................................ 220
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• Definitions of Notes
• Trademarks
• Important Note
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Definitions of Notes

We use the following symbols and conventions throughout this User's Guide:
WARNING
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
NOTE
Bold Bold style identifies buttons on the machine's control panel or computer screen.
Italics Italicised style emphasises an important point or refers you to a related topic.
Courier New
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injuries.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injuries.
IMPORTANT indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to property or loss of product functionality.
NOTE specifies the operating environment, conditions for installation, or special conditions of use.
Tips icons indicate helpful hints and supplementary information.
Electrical Hazard icons alert you to possible electrical shock.
Fire Hazard icons alert you to the possibility of a fire.
Hot Surface icons warn you not to touch hot machine parts.
Prohibition icons indicate actions you must not perform.
Courier New font identifies messages shown on the machine's LCD.
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Trademarks

BROTHER is either a trademark or a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server and Internet Explorer are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Apple, Mac, Safari, AirPrint, the AirPrint logo, iPad, iPhone and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other countries.
macOS is a trademark of Apple Inc.
App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
PostScript and PostScript 3 are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Alliance and Wi-Fi Direct are registered trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance®.
WPA, WPA2, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, Wi-Fi Protected Setup and Wi-Fi Protected Setup logo are trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance®.
Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc. Use of these trademarks is subject to Google Permissions.
Mopria® and the Mopria® Logo are registered trademarks and service marks of Mopria Alliance, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Unauthorised use is strictly prohibited.
Mozilla and Firefox are registered trademarks of the Mozilla Foundation.
Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
The Bluetooth® word mark is a registered trademark owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Brother Industries, Ltd. is under license.
Each company whose software title is mentioned in this manual has a Software License Agreement specific to its proprietary programs.
Any trade names and product names of companies appearing on Brother products, related documents and any other materials are all trademarks or registered trademarks of those respective companies.
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Important Note

• Do not use this product outside the country of purchase as it may violate the wireless telecommunication and power regulations of that country.
• Windows 10 in this document represents Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Education and Windows 10 Enterprise.
• Windows Server 2008 in this document represents Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2.
• The screens in this User's Guide are for illustration purposes only and may differ from the actual screens.
• Unless otherwise specified, the screens in this manual are from Windows 7 and macOS v10.10.5. Screens on your computer may vary depending on your operating system.
• The contents of this guide and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.
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Introduction to Your Brother Machine

• Control Panel Overview
• Status Messages
• Access Brother Utilities (Windows)
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Control Panel Overview

The control panel will vary depending on your model.
1. LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
Displays messages to help you set up and use your machine.
Wireless Models:
A four-level indicator shows the wireless signal strength if you are using a wireless connection.
2. Power On/Off Button
• Turn on the machine by pressing .
• Turn off the machine by pressing and holding
. The LCD displays [Shutting Down] for a few
seconds before going off.
3. Network Buttons
WiFi
Press the WiFi button and launch the wireless installer on your computer. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up a wireless connection between your machine and your network.
When the WiFi light is on, your Brother machine is connected to a wireless access point. When the WiFi light blinks, the wireless connection is down, or your machine is in the process of connecting to a wireless access point.
4. Menu Buttons
OK
Press to store your machine settings. After you change a setting, the machine returns to the previous menu level.
Back
• Press to go back one level in the menu.
• Press to select the previous digit when setting numbers.
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a or b ( + or -)
• Press to scroll through menus and options.
• Press to enter a number or to increase or decrease the number. Press and hold down a or b to scroll faster. When you see the number you want, press OK.
5. Go Button
• Press to clear certain error messages. To clear all other errors, follow the control panel instructions.
• Press to print any data remaining in the machine's memory.
• Press to select the displayed option. After you change a setting, the machine returns to Ready mode.
• Press and hold Go for about two seconds to cancel a print job.
6. Near Field Communication (NFC) (available only for certain models)
If your Android™ device supports the NFC feature, you can print from your mobile device by touching it to the NFC symbol on the control panel.
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Status Messages

LCD language is not available for Chinese. Read the following explanation for your reference.
Machine Status Message Meaning
Cooling Down
Cancel Printing
Ignore Data
Please Wait
Printing
Ready
Sleep
Deep Sleep
The machine is cooling down. Wait for a few seconds until the inside of the machine has cooled down.
The machine is cancelling the job.
The machine is ignoring data processed using the PS driver.
The machine is warming up.
The machine is printing.
The machine is ready to print.
In Sleep Mode (Power Save Mode), the machine acts as if it is turned off, but it can still receive data. Receiving a print job will wake the machine and it will start printing.
In Deep Sleep Mode (lower power consumption than Sleep Mode), the machine acts as if it is turned off, but it can still receive data. If the machine does not receive data for a certain length of time while it is in Sleep Mode, it enters Deep Sleep Mode. Receiving a print job will wake the machine and it will start printing.
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Access Brother Utilities (Windows)

Brother Utilities is an application launcher that offers convenient access to all Brother applications installed on
your computer.
1. Do one of the following:
• (Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2)
Click
• (Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012)
Tap or click (Brother Utilities) either on the Start screen or the desktop.
• (Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2)
Move your mouse to the lower left corner of the Start screen and click
based device, swipe up from the bottom of the Start screen to bring up the Apps screen).
When the Apps screen appears, tap or click (Brother Utilities).
• (Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016)
Click
2. Select your machine (where XXXX is the name of your model).
(Start) > All Programs > Brother > Brother Utilities.
> Brother > Brother Utilities.
(if you are using a touch-
3. Choose the operation you want to use.
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Uninstall the Brother Software and Drivers (Windows)

1. Do one of the following:
• (Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2)
Click
• (Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012)
Tap or click (Brother Utilities) either on the Start screen or the desktop.
• (Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2)
Move your mouse to the lower left corner of the Start screen and click
based device, swipe up from the bottom of the Start screen to bring up the Apps screen).
When the Apps screen appears, tap or click (Brother Utilities).
• (Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016)
Click
2. Select your model from the drop-down list (if it is not already selected).
3. Click Tools in the left navigation bar.
• If the Software Update Notification icon is visible, select it, and then click Check now > Check for Software Updates > Update. Follow the on-screen instructions.
• If the Software Update Notification icon is not visible, go to the next step.
4. Click Uninstall in the Tools section of Brother Utilities.
Follow the instructions in the dialog box to uninstall the software and drivers.
(Start) > All Programs > Brother > Brother Utilities.
(if you are using a touch-
> Brother > Brother Utilities.
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Paper Handling

• Load Paper
• Paper Settings
• Unprintable Area
• Recommended Print Media
• Using Special Paper
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Load Paper

• Load and Print Using the Paper Tray
• Load and Print Using the Multi‑purpose Tray (MP Tray)
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Load and Print Using the Paper Tray

• Load Paper in the Paper Tray
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Load Paper in the Paper Tray
• If the Check Size setting is set to On and you pull the paper tray out of the machine, a message appears on the LCD asking if you want to change the paper size and paper type. Change the paper size and paper type settings if needed, following the LCD instructions.
• When you load a different size and type of paper in the tray, you must also change the Paper Size and Paper Type settings in the machine, or on your computer.
1. Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine.
2. Press and slide the paper guides to fit the paper.
Press the green release levers to slide the paper guides.
3. Fan the stack of paper well.
4. Load paper in the paper tray with the printing surface face down.
5. Make sure the paper is below the maximum paper mark (b b b).
Overfilling the paper tray will cause paper jams.
6. Slowly push the paper tray completely into the machine.
7. Lift the support flap to prevent paper from sliding off the output tray.
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Load and Print Using the Multi‑purpose Tray (MP Tray)

You can load thin paper, thick paper, recycled paper, bond paper, labels, up to 30 sheets of plain paper, or up to 2 envelopes in the MP tray.
• Load Paper in the Multi‑purpose Tray (MP Tray)
• Load and Print Labels Using the MP Tray
• Load and Print Envelopes Using the MP Tray
• Printing Problems
• Error and Maintenance Messages
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Paper in the Multi‑purpose Tray (MP Tray)
Load Paper in the Multi‑purpose Tray (MP Tray)
When you load a different size and type of paper in the tray, you must also change the Paper Size and Paper Type settings in the machine, or on your computer.
Acceptable paper types:
• Plain Paper
• Thin Paper
• Thick Paper
• Recycled Paper
• Bond
1. Lift the support flap to prevent paper from sliding off the face down output tray.
2. Open the MP tray and lower it gently.
When using paper smaller than A6/A5 (Long Edge), you can skip the next step.
3. Pull out the MP tray support (1).
When using Legal or Folio size paper, pull out the paper support (1).
4. Slide the MP tray paper guides to fit the width of the paper you are using.
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5. Load paper with the printing surface face up in the MP tray.
• Make sure the paper is below the maximum paper mark (1).
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Load and Print Labels Using the MP Tray
When the back cover (face up output tray) is pulled down, the machine has a straight paper path from the MP tray through to the back of the machine. Use this paper feed and output method when you print on labels.
When you load a different size and type of paper in the tray, you must also change the Paper Size and Paper Type settings in the machine, or on your computer.
1. Open the machine's back cover (the face up output tray).
2. On the front of the machine, open the MP tray and lower it gently.
When using paper smaller than A6/A5 (Long Edge), you can skip the next step.
3. Pull out the MP tray support (1).
When using Legal or Folio size paper, pull out the paper support (1).
4. Slide the MP tray paper guides to fit the width of the paper you are using.
5. Load paper with the printing surface face up in the MP tray.
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• Make sure the paper is below the maximum paper mark (1).
6. Change your print preferences in the Print screen before sending the print job from your computer.
7. Send your print job to the machine.
8. Close the back cover (the face up output tray) until it locks in the closed position.
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Load and Print Envelopes Using the MP Tray
You can load up to two envelopes in the MP tray.
Before loading, press the corners and sides of the envelopes to make them as flat as possible.
When you load a different size and type of paper in the tray, you must also change the Paper Size and Paper Type settings in the machine, or on your computer.
1. Open the machine's back cover (the face up output tray).
2. Pull down the two green levers, one on the left side and one on the right side, as shown in the illustration.
3. On the front of the machine, open the MP tray and lower it gently.
4. Pull out the MP tray support (1).
5. Slide the MP tray paper guides to fit the width of the envelopes that you are using.
6. Load paper with the printing surface face up in the MP tray.
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• Load up to two envelopes in the MP tray with the printing surface face up. Make sure the envelopes are below the maximum paper mark (1). Loading more than two envelopes may cause paper jams.
7. Change your print preferences in the Print dialog box before sending the print job from your computer.
Settings Options for Envelopes
Paper Size Com-10
DL
C5
Monarch
Media Type Envelopes
Env. Thick
Env. Thin
8. Send your print job to the machine.
9. When you have finished printing, return the two green levers you adjusted in the earlier step back to their original positions.
10. Close the back cover (the face up output tray) until it locks in the closed position.
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Paper Settings

• Change the Paper Size and Paper Type
• Change the Check Paper Size Setting
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Change the Paper Size and Paper Type

When you change the size and type of the paper you load in the tray, you must change the Paper Size and Paper Type settings on the LCD at the same time.
1. Press a or b to display the [General Setup] option, and then press OK.
2. Press a or b to display the [Tray Setting] option, and then press OK.
3. Press a or b to display the [Paper Type] option, and then press OK.
4. Press a or b to display the paper type you want, and then press OK.
5. Press a or b to display the [Paper Size] option, and then press OK.
6. Press a or b to display the paper size you want, and then press Go.
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Change the Check Paper Size Setting

When you turn on your machine's Check Size setting, the machine displays a message when you remove a paper tray or load paper using the MP tray, asking if you changed the paper size and paper type.
The default setting is On.
1. Press a or b to display the [General Setup] option, and then press OK.
2. Press a or b to select the [Tray Setting] option, and then press OK.
3. Press a or b to select the [Check Size] option, and then press OK.
4. Press a or b to select the [On] or [Off] option, and then press Go.
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Unprintable Area

The measurements in the table below show maximum unprintable areas from the edges of the most commonly­used paper sizes. The measurements may vary depending on the paper size or settings in the application you are using.
Do not attempt to print into these areas; your output will not reflect anything in these areas.
Usage Document Size Top (1)
Bottom (3)
Print Letter 4.23 mm 4.23 mm
A4 4.23 mm 4.23 mm
Legal 4.23 mm 4.23 mm
Left (2)
Right (4)
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Recommended Print Media

To get the best print quality, we recommend using the paper listed in the table.
Paper Type Item
Plain Paper
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APP Blue Flag Ship 70 g/m
APP Gold Flag Ship 80 g/m
Advanced Agro Double A 80 g/m
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Using Special Paper

Always test paper samples before purchasing them to ensure desirable performance.
• DO NOT use inkjet paper; it may cause a paper jam or damage your machine.
• If you use bond paper, paper with a rough surface, or paper that is wrinkled or creased, the paper may exhibit degraded performance.
Store paper in its original packaging and keep it sealed. Keep the paper flat and away from moisture, direct sunlight and heat.
IMPORTANT
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
• 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.
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Print

• Print from Your Computer (Windows)
• Print from Your Computer (Mac)
• Cancel a Print Job
• Test Print
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Print from Your Computer (Windows)

• Print a Document (Windows)
• Print Settings (Windows)
• Change the Default Print Settings (Windows)
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Print a Document Using the BR-Script3 Printer Driver (PostScript® 3™ Language Emulation) (Windows)
• Monitor the Status of the Machine from Your Computer (Windows)
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Print a Document (Windows)

1. Select the print command in your application.
2. Select Brother XXX-XXXX (where XXXX is the name of your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button.
The printer driver window appears.
3. Make sure you have loaded the correct size paper in the paper tray.
4. Click the Paper Size drop-down list, and then select your paper size.
5. In the Orientation field, select the Portrait or Landscape option to set the orientation of your printout.
If your application contains a similar setting, we recommend that you set the orientation using the application.
6. Type the number of copies (1-999) you want in the Copies field.
7. Click the Media Type drop-down list, and then select the type of paper you are using.
8. To print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper or print one page of your document on multiple sheets, click the Multiple Page drop-down list, and then select your options.
9. Change other printer settings if needed.
10. Click OK.
11. Complete your print operation.
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Print Settings (Windows)

Basic Tab
1. Paper Size
Select the size of the paper you want to use. You can either choose from standard paper sizes or create a custom paper size.
2. Orientation
Select the orientation (portrait or landscape) of your printout.
If your application contains a similar setting, we recommend that you set the orientation using the application.
3. Copies
Type the number of copies (1-999) that you want to print in this field.
Collate
Select this option to print sets of multi-page documents in the original page order. When this option is selected, one complete copy of your document will print, and then reprint according to the number of copies you choose. If this option is not selected, then each page will print according to the number of copies chosen before the next page of the document is printed.
4. Media Type
Select the type of media you want to use. To achieve the best print results, the machine automatically adjusts its print settings according to the selected media type.
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5. Resolution
Select the print resolution. As print resolution and speed are related, the higher the resolution, the longer it will take to print the document.
6. Print Settings
Select the type of document you want to print.
Manual Settings...
Specify advanced settings such as brightness, contrast, and other settings.
Graphics
Use Printer Halftone
Select this option to use the printer driver to express halftones.
Brightness
Specify the brightness.
Contrast
Specify the contrast.
Graphics Quality
Select either Graphics or Text for the best print quality, based on the type of document you are printing.
Improve Grey Printing
Select this option to improve the image quality of shaded areas.
Improve Pattern Printing
Select this option to improve the pattern printing if printed fills and patterns are different from the fills and patterns you see on your computer screen.
Improve Thin Line
Select this option to improve the image quality of thin lines.
Use System Halftone
Select this option to use Windows to express halftones.
TrueType Mode
Mode
Select how the fonts are processed for printing.
7. Multiple Page
Select this option to print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper or print one page of your document on multiple sheets.
Page Order
Select the page order when printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper.
Border Line
Select the type of border to use when printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper.
8. 2-sided / Booklet
Select this option to print on both sides of the paper or print a document in booklet format using 2-sided printing.
2-sided Settings button
Click this button to select the type of 2-sided binding. Four types of 2-sided bindings are available for each orientation.
9. Paper Source
Select the paper source setting according to your print conditions or purpose.
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First Page
Select the paper source to use for printing the first page.
Other Pages
Select the paper source to use for printing the second and subsequent pages.
Advanced Tab
1. Scaling
Select these options to enlarge or reduce the size of the pages in your document.
Fit to Paper Size
Select this option to enlarge or reduce the document pages to fit a specified paper size. When you select this option, select the paper size you want from the drop-down list.
Free [25 - 400%]
Select this option to enlarge or reduce the document pages manually. When you select this option, type a value into the field.
2. Reverse Print
Select this option to rotate the printed image 180 degrees.
3. Use Watermark
Select this option to print a logo or text on your document as a watermark. Select one of the preset watermarks, add a new watermark, or use an image file you have created.
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4. Header-Footer Print
Select this option to print the date, time and PC login user name on the document.
5. Toner Save Mode
Select this feature to conserve toner by using less toner to print documents; printouts appear lighter, but are still legible.
6. Administrator
This feature allows you to change the administrator password and restrict various printing functions.
7. User Authentication (Available only for certain models)
This feature allows you to confirm the restrictions for each user.
8. Other Print Options button
Sleep Time
Select this option to set the machine to enter sleep mode immediately after printing.
Macro (Available only for certain models)
Select this feature to print an electronic form (macro), which you have stored in your machine's memory, as an overlay on the print job.
Density Adjustment
Specify the print density.
Improve Print Output
Select this option to reduce the amount of paper curling and improve the toner fixing.
Skip Blank Page
Select this option to allow the printer driver to automatically detect blank pages and exclude them from printing.
Print Text in Black
Select this option when you want to print colour text in black.
Print Archive
Select this option to save the print data as a PDF file to your computer.
Eco settings
Select this option to reduce printing noise.
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Change the Default Print Settings (Windows)

When you change an application's print settings, the changes only apply to documents printed with that application. To change print settings for all Windows applications, you must configure the printer driver properties.
1. Do one of the following:
• For Windows Server 2008
Click
• For Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
Click (Start) > Devices and Printers.
• For Windows 8
Move your mouse to the lower right corner of your desktop. When the menu bar appears, click Settings, and then click Control Panel. In the Hardware and Sound group, click View devices and printers.
• For Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016
Click
and printers.
• For Windows Server 2012
Move your mouse to the lower right corner of your desktop. When the menu bar appears, click Settings, and then click Control Panel. In the Hardware group, click View devices and printers.
• For Windows Server 2012 R2
Click Control Panel on the Start screen. In the Hardware group, click View devices and printers.
2. Right-click the Brother XXX-XXXX icon (where XXXX is your model name), and then select Printer properties. If printer driver options appear, select your printer driver.
3. Click the General tab, and then click the Printing Preferences... or Preferences... button.
The printer driver dialog box appears.
(Start) > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Printers.
> Windows System > Control Panel. In the Hardware and Sound group, click View devices
• To configure the tray settings, click the Device Settings tab(Available only for certain models).
• To change the printer port, click the Ports tab.
4. Select the print settings you want to use as defaults for all of your Windows programs.
5. Click OK.
6. Close the printer properties dialog box.
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Driver (PostScript® 3™ Language Emulation) (Windows)
Print a Document Using the BR-Script3 Printer Driver (PostScript® 3
™
Language Emulation) (Windows)
The BR-Script3 printer driver lets you print PostScript® data more clearly.
To install the PS driver (BR-Script3 printer driver), launch the Brother installation disc, select Custom in the Select Machine section, and then select the PS Driver check box.
1. Select the print command in your application.
2. Select Brother XXX-XXXX BR-Script3 (where XXXX is the name of your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button.
The printer driver window appears.
3. Click the Layout or Paper/Quality tab to change basic print settings.
Click the Layout or Paper/Quality tab, and then click the Advanced... button to change advanced print settings.
4. Click OK.
5. Complete your print operation.
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Computer (Windows)

Monitor the Status of the Machine from Your Computer (Windows)

The Status Monitor utility is a configurable software tool for monitoring the status of one or more devices, allowing you to get immediate notification of errors.
• Do one of the following:
- Double-click the
- (Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2)
Click (Start) > All Programs > Brother > Brother Utilities.
Click the drop-down list and select your model name (if not already selected). Click Tools in the left navigation bar, and then click Status Monitor.
- (Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012)
Click
already selected). Click Tools in the left navigation bar, and then click Status Monitor.
- (Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2)
Move your mouse to the lower left corner of the Start screen and click
based device, swipe up from bottom of the Start screen to bring up the Apps screen). When the Apps
screen appears, tap or click (Brother Utilities), and then click the drop-down list and select your
model name (if not already selected). Click Tools in the left navigation bar, and then click Status Monitor.
- (Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016)
Click > Brother > Brother Utilities.
Click the drop-down list and select your model name (if not already selected). Click Tools in the left navigation bar, and then click Status Monitor.
(Brother Utilities), and then click the drop-down list and select your model name (if not
icon in the task tray.
(if you are using a touch-
Troubleshooting
Click the Troubleshooting button to access the troubleshooting website.
Visit the Genuine Supplies website
Click the Visit the Genuine Supplies website button for more information on Brother genuine supplies.
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Print from Your Computer (Mac)

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Print a Document (Mac)

1. Make sure you have loaded the correct size paper in the paper tray.
2. From an application, such as Apple TextEdit, click the File menu, and then select Print.
3. Select Brother XXX-XXXX (where XXXX is your model name).
4. Type the number of copies you want in the Copies field.
5. Click the Paper Size pop-up menu, and then select your paper size.
6. Select the Orientation option that matches the way you want the document to print.
7. Click the application pop-up menu, and then select Print Settings.
The Print Settings options appear.
8. Click the Media Type pop-up menu, and then select the type of paper you are using.
9. Change other printer settings, if needed.
10. Click Print.
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Home > Print > Print from Your Computer (Mac) > Print Options (Mac)

Print Options (Mac)

Page Setup
1. Paper Size
Select the size of the paper you want to use. You can either choose from standard paper sizes or create a custom paper size.
2. Orientation
Select the orientation (portrait or landscape) of your printout.
If your application contains a similar setting, we recommend that you set the orientation using the application.
3. Scale
Type a value into the field to enlarge or reduce the pages in your document to fit the selected paper size.
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Layout
1. Pages per Sheet
Select the number of pages to print on a single sheet of paper.
2. Layout Direction
Select the page order when printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper.
3. Border
Select the type of border to use when printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper.
4. Two-Sided
Select whether to print on both sides of the paper.
5. Reverse page orientation
Select this option to rotate the printed image 180 degrees.
6. Flip horizontally
Select this option to reverse the printed image on the page horizontally from left to right.
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Paper Handling
1. Collate pages
Select this option to print sets of multi-page documents in the original page order. When this option is selected, one complete copy of your document will print, and then reprint according to the number of copies you choose. If this option is not selected, then each page will print according to the number of copies chosen before the next page of the document is printed.
2. Pages to Print
Select which pages you want to print (even pages or odd pages).
3. Page Order
Select the page order.
4. Scale to fit paper size
Select this option to enlarge or reduce the pages in your document to fit the selected paper size.
5. Destination Paper Size
Select the paper size to print on.
6. Scale down only
Select this option if you want to reduce the pages in your document when they are too large for the selected paper size. If this option is selected and the document is formatted for a paper size that is smaller than the paper size you are using, the document will be printed at its original size.
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Print Settings
1. Media Type
Select the type of media you want to use. To achieve the best print results, the machine automatically adjusts its print settings according to the selected media type.
2. Print Quality
Select the print resolution you want. Because print quality and speed are related, the higher the quality, the longer it will take to print the document.
3. Paper Source
Select the paper source setting according to your print conditions or purpose.
4. Advanced
Toner Save Mode
Select this feature to conserve toner by using less toner to print documents; printouts appear lighter, but are still legible.
Graphics Quality
Select either Graphics or Text for the best print quality, based on the type of document you are printing.
Improve Print Output
Select this option to reduce the amount of paper curling and improve the toner fixing.
Density Adjustment
Specify the print density.
Sleep Time
Specify the amount of time that passes before the machine enters Sleep Mode.
Quiet Mode
Select this option to reduce printing noise.
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Other Print Options
Skip Blank Page
Select this option to allow the printer driver to automatically detect blank pages and exclude them from printing.
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Monitor the Status of the Machine from Your Computer (Mac)

The Status Monitor utility is a configurable software tool for monitoring the status of a device, allowing you to get immediate notification of error messages, such as paper empty or paper jam, at preset update intervals. You can also access Web Based Management.
1. Click the System Preferences menu, select Print & Scan or Printers & Scanners, and then select your machine.
2. Click the Options & Supplies button.
3. Click the Utility tab, and then click the Open Printer Utility button.
Status Monitor starts.
Troubleshooting
Click the Troubleshooting button to access the troubleshooting website.
Visit the Genuine Supplies website
Click the Visit the Genuine Supplies website button for more information on Brother genuine supplies.
Updating the machine's status
To view the latest machine status while the Status Monitor window is open, click the icon. You can
set the interval at which the software updates machine status information. Click Brother Status Monitor in the menu bar, and then select Preferences.
Web Based Management (Network Connection Only)
Access the Web Based Management System by clicking the machine icon on the Status Monitor screen. You can use a standard Web Browser to manage your machine using HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol).
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Cancel a Print Job

1. On the machine's control panel, press and hold Go for about two seconds to cancel the current print job.
To cancel multiple print jobs, press and hold Go for six seconds.
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Test Print

If there are problems with print quality, follow these instructions to do a test print:
1. Press a or b to display the [Printer] option, and then press OK.
2. Press a or b to display the [Test Print] option, and then press Go.
The machine prints the test page.
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• Supported Basic Network Features
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• Advanced Network Features
• Technical Information for Advanced Users
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Supported Basic Network Features

The print server supports various features depending on the operating system. Use this table to see which network features and connections are supported by each operating system.
Operating Systems Windows 7
Windows 8
Windows 10
Printing Yes Yes Yes
BRAdmin Light Yes Yes
BRAdmin Professional Yes Yes
Web Based Management Yes Yes Yes
Status Monitor Yes Yes
Driver Deployment Wizard Yes Yes
Vertical Pairing Yes
Windows Server 2008/2008 R2/2012/2012 R2/2016
macOS v10.10.5
macOS v10.11.x
macOS v10.12.x
• Go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com to download the latest version of Brother's BRAdmin Light.
• Go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com to download the latest version of Brother's BRAdmin Professional utility.
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Network Management Software and Utilities

Configure and change your Brother machine's network settings using a management utility.
• Learn about Network Management Software and Utilities
• Change Machine Settings from Your Computer
• Change Machine Settings Using Web Based Management
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Software and Utilities

Learn about Network Management Software and Utilities

Web Based Management
Web Based Management is a utility that uses a standard web browser to manage your machine using the Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP) or Hyper Text Transfer Protocol over Secure Socket Layer (HTTPS). Type your machine's IP address into your web browser to access and change your print server settings.
BRAdmin Light (Windows)
BRAdmin Light is a utility for the initial setup of Brother network-connected devices. This utility can search for Brother products on your network, view the status and configure the basic network settings, such as IP address.
Go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at BRAdmin Light.
• If using Windows Firewall, or the firewall function of an anti-spyware or antivirus application, temporarily disable them. When you are sure you can print, configure the software settings following the instructions.
BRAdmin Professional (Windows)
BRAdmin Professional is a utility for more advanced management of network-connected Brother devices. This utility can search for Brother products on your network and view the device status from an easy-to-read Windows Explorer-style screen that changes colour to identify the status of each device. You can configure network and device settings, and update device firmware from a Windows computer on your LAN. BRAdmin Professional can also log activity of Brother devices on your network and export the log data. For users who want to monitor locally-connected machines, install the Print Auditor Client software on the client computer. This utility allows you to use BRAdmin Professional to monitor machines that are connected to a client computer via the USB interface.
support.brother.com to download
• Go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com to download the latest version of Brother's BRAdmin Professional utility.
• Node name: The node name appears in the current BRAdmin Professional window. The default node name is "BRNxxxxxxxxxxxx" for a wired network or "BRWxxxxxxxxxxxx" for a wireless network (where "xxxxxxxxxxxx" is your machine's MAC Address / Ethernet address).
• If using Windows Firewall, or the firewall function of an anti-spyware or antivirus application, temporarily disable them. When you are sure you can print, configure the software settings following the instructions.
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Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network

To connect your machine to your wireless network, we recommend using the Brother installation disc.
• Before Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network
• Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network
• Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the One Push Method of Wi-Fi
Protected Setup™ (WPS)
• Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected
Setup™ (WPS)
• Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the Machine's Control Panel
Setup Wizard
• Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network When the SSID Is Not Broadcast
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Network > Before Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network

Before Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network

Before attempting to configure a wireless network, confirm the following:
• To achieve optimum results with normal everyday document printing, place the Brother machine as close to the wireless LAN access point/router as possible with minimal obstructions. Large objects and walls between the two devices and interference from other electronic devices can affect the data transfer speed of your documents.
Due to these factors, wireless may not be the best method of connection for all types of documents and applications. If you are printing large files, such as multi-page documents with mixed text and large graphics, you may want to consider selecting wired Ethernet for faster data transfer (supported models only), or USB for the fastest throughput speed.
• Although the Brother machine can be used in both a wired and wireless network (supported models only), only one connection method can be used at a time. However, a wireless network connection and Wi-Fi Direct connection, or a wired network connection (supported models only) and Wi-Fi Direct connection can be used at the same time.
If you do not know the security information, please consult the router manufacturer, your system administrator, or your Internet provider.
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Network > Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network

Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network

1. Turn on your computer and insert the Brother installation disc into your computer.
• For Windows, follow these instructions:
• For Mac, click Driver Download to go to the Brother Solutions Center. Follow the on-screen instructions
to install printer drivers.
2. The opening screen appears automatically.
Choose your language, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
If the Brother screen does not appear, do the following:
• (Windows 7)
Go to Computer. Double-click the CD/DVD icon, and then double-click start.exe.
• (Windows 8 and Windows 10)
Click the
the CD/DVD icon, and then double-click start.exe.
• If the User Account Control screen appears, click Yes.
3. Choose Wireless Network Connection (Wi-Fi), and then click Next.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
You have completed the wireless network setup. To install Full Driver & Software Package necessary for operating your device, insert the Brother installation disc into your computer or go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com.
(File Explorer) icon on the taskbar, and then go to Computer (This PC). Double-click
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Network > Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the One Push Method of Wi-Fi Protected
Setup™ (WPS)

Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the One Push Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)

If your wireless access point/router supports WPS (PBC: Push Button Configuration), you can use WPS from your machine's control panel menu to configure your wireless network settings.
Routers or access points that support WPS are marked with this symbol:
1. Press a or b to select the [Network] option, and then press OK.
2. Press a or b to select the [WLAN] option, and then press OK.
3. Press a or b to select the [WPS] option, and then press OK.
4. When [WLAN Enable?] appears, press b to select On.
This will start the wireless setup wizard. To cancel, press a.
5. When the LCD displays [Press Key on rtr], press the WPS button on your wireless access point/router. Press a on the machine's control panel. Your machine will automatically detect your wireless access point/ router and try to connect to your wireless network.
If your wireless device is connected successfully, the machine's LCD displays [Connected].
You have completed the wireless network setup. To install Full Driver & Software Package necessary for operating your device, insert the Brother installation disc into your computer or go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at
support.brother.com.
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Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)

If your wireless LAN access point/router supports WPS, you can use the Personal Identification Number (PIN) Method to configure your wireless network settings.
The PIN Method is one of the connection methods developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance®. By submitting a PIN created by an Enrollee (your machine) to the Registrar (a device that manages the wireless LAN), you can set up the wireless network and security settings. For more information on how to access WPS mode, see the instructions provided with your wireless access point/router.
Type A
Connection when the wireless LAN access point/router (1) doubles as the Registrar:
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Type B
Connection when another device (2), such as a computer, is used as the Registrar:
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Routers or access points that support WPS are marked with this symbol:
1. Press a or b to select the [Network] option, and then press OK.
2. Press a or b to select the [WLAN] option, and then press OK.
3. Press a or b to select the [WPS w/PIN Code] option, and then press OK.
4. When [WLAN Enable?] appears, press b to select On.
This will start the wireless setup wizard. To cancel, press a.
5. The LCD displays an eight-digit PIN and the machine starts searching for a wireless LAN access point/router.
6. Using a computer connected to the network, in your browser's address bar, type the IP address of the device you are using as the Registrar. (For example: http://192.168.1.2)
7. Go to the WPS settings page and type the PIN, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
• The Registrar is usually the wireless LAN access point/router.
• The settings page will differ depending on the brand of wireless LAN access point/router. For more information, see the instructions supplied with your wireless LAN access point/router.
If you are using a Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10 computer as a Registrar, complete the following steps:
8. Do one of the following:
• Windows 7
Click
• Windows 8
Move your mouse to the lower right corner of your desktop. When the menu bar appears, click Settings > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > View devices and printers > Add a device.
• Windows 10
Click
• To use a Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10 computer as a Registrar, you must register it to your network in advance. For more information, see the instructions supplied with your wireless LAN access point/router.
• If you use Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10 as a Registrar, you can install the printer driver after the wireless configuration by following the on-screen instructions. To install the full driver and software package, use the Brother installation disc.
(Start) > Devices and Printers > Add a device.
> Windows System > Control Panel. In the Hardware and Sound group, click Add a device.
9. Select your machine and click Next.
10. Type the PIN displayed on the machine's LCD, and then click Next.
11. (Windows 7) Select your network, and then click Next.
12. Click Close.
If your wireless device is connected successfully, the machine's LCD displays [Connected].
You have completed the wireless network setup. To install Full Driver & Software Package necessary for operating your device, insert the Brother installation disc into your computer or go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at
support.brother.com.
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Network > Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the Machine's Control Panel Setup Wizard

Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the Machine's Control Panel Setup Wizard

Before configuring your machine, we recommend writing down your wireless network settings. You will need this information before you continue with the configuration.
1. Check and record the current wireless network settings of the computer to which you are connecting.
Network Name (SSID)
Network Key
For example:
Network Name (SSID)
HELLO
Network Key
12345
• Your access point/router may support the use of multiple WEP keys, however your Brother machine supports the use of the first WEP key only.
• If you need assistance during setup and want to contact Brother customer service, make sure you have your SSID (Network Name) and Network Key ready. We cannot assist you in locating this information.
• If you do not know this information (SSID and Network Key), you cannot continue the wireless setup.
How can I find this information?
- Check the documentation provided with your wireless access point/router.
- The initial SSID could be the manufacturer's name or the model name.
- If you do not know the security information, please consult the router manufacturer, your system administrator, or your Internet provider.
2. Press a or b to select the [Network] option, and then press OK.
3. Press a or b to select the [WLAN] option, and then press OK.
4. Press a or b to select the [Setup Wizard] option, and then press OK.
5. When [WLAN Enable?] appears, press b to select On.
This will start the wireless setup wizard. To cancel, press a.
6. The machine will search for your network and display a list of available SSIDs. When a list of SSIDs appears, press a or b to select the SSID you want.
7. Press OK.
8. Do one of the following:
• If you are using an authentication and encryption method that requires a Network Key, enter the Network
Key you wrote down in the first step.
Enter the key, and then press OK to apply your settings.
To apply the settings, press b. To cancel, press a.
• If your authentication method is Open System and your encryption mode is None, go to the next step.
9. The machine attempts to connect to the wireless device you have selected.
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If your wireless device is connected successfully, the machine's LCD displays [Connected].
You have completed the wireless network setup. To install Full Driver & Software Package necessary for operating your device, insert the Brother installation disc into your computer or go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com.
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Network > Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network When the SSID Is Not Broadcast

Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network When the SSID Is Not Broadcast

Before configuring your machine, we recommend writing down your wireless network settings. You will need this information before you continue with the configuration.
1. Check and write down the current wireless network settings.
Network Name (SSID)
Communication Mode Authentication Method Encryption Mode Network Key
Infrastructure Open System NONE -
WEP
Shared Key WEP
WPA/WPA2-PSK AES
TKIP
For example:
Network Name (SSID)
HELLO
Communication Mode Authentication Method Encryption Mode Network Key
Infrastructure WPA2-PSK AES 12345678
If your router uses WEP encryption, enter the key used as the first WEP key. Your Brother machine supports the use of the first WEP key only.
2. Press a or b to select the [Network] option, and then press OK.
3. Press a or b to select the [WLAN] option, and then press OK.
4. Press a or b to select the [Setup Wizard] option, and then press OK.
5. When [WLAN Enable?] appears, press b to select On.
This will start the wireless setup wizard. To cancel, press a.
6. The machine will search for your network and display a list of available SSIDs. Press a or b to select the [<New SSID>] option, and then press OK.
7. Enter the SSID name, and then press OK.
8. Select the [Infrastructure] option, and then press OK.
9. Press a or b to select the Authentication Method you want, and then press OK.
10. Do one of the following:
• If you selected the [Open System] option, press a or b to select the Encryption Type [None] or [WEP],
and then press OK.
If you selected the [WEP] option for Encryption Type, enter the WEP key, and then press OK.
• If you selected the [Shared Key] option, enter the WEP key, and then press OK.
• If you selected the [WPA/WPA2-PSK] option, press a or b to select the Encryption Type [TKIP+AES] or
[AES], and then press OK.
Enter the WPA™ key, and then press OK.
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Your Brother machine supports the use of the first WEP key only.
11. To apply the settings, press b. To cancel, press a.
12. The machine will attempt to connect to the wireless device you have selected.
If your wireless device is connected successfully, the machine's LCD displays [Connected].
You have completed the wireless network setup. To install Full Driver & Software Package necessary for operating your device, insert the Brother installation disc into your computer or go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com.
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Wi-Fi Direct
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Use Wi-Fi Direct
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Wi-Fi Direct® > Print from Your Mobile Device Using Wi-Fi Direct
Print from Your Mobile Device Using Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct is one of the wireless configuration methods developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance®. It allows you to configure a secured wireless network between your Brother machine and a mobile device, such as an Android
device, Windows device, iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad, without using an access point. Wi-Fi Direct supports wireless network configuration using the one-push or PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS). You can
also configure a wireless network by manually setting an SSID and password. Your Brother machine's Wi-Fi Direct feature supports WPA2™ security with AES encryption.
™
1. Mobile device
2. Your Brother machine
• Although the Brother machine can be used in both a wired and wireless network, only one connection method can be used at a time. However, a wireless network connection and Wi-Fi Direct connection, or a wired network connection (supported models only) and Wi-Fi Direct connection can be used at the same time.
• The Wi-Fi Direct-supported device can become a Group Owner (G/O). When configuring the Wi-Fi Direct network, the G/O serves as an access point.
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Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network
Configure your Wi-Fi Direct network settings from your machine's control panel.
• Wi-Fi Direct Network Configuration Overview
• Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the One-Push Method
• Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the One-Push Method of Wi-Fi Protected
Setup™ (WPS)
• Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the PIN Method
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Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
• Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Manually
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Wi-Fi Direct® > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network > Wi-Fi Direct Network Configuration Overview
Wi-Fi Direct Network Configuration Overview
The following instructions offer five methods for configuring your Brother machine in a wireless network environment. Select the method you prefer for your environment:
Check your mobile device for configuration.
1. Does your mobile device support Wi-Fi Direct?
Option Description
Yes Go to Step 2
No Go to Step 3
2. Does your mobile device support one-push configuration for Wi-Fi Direct?
Option Description
Yes See Related Information: Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the One-
Push Method.
No See Related Information: Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the PIN
Method.
3. Does your mobile device support Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)?
Option Description
Yes Go to Step 4
No See Related Information: Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Manually.
4. Does your mobile device support one-push configuration for Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)?
Option Description
Yes See Related Information: Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the One-
Push Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS).
No See Related Information: Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the PIN
Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS).
To use Brother iPrint&Scan functionality in a Wi-Fi Direct network configured by one-push configuration using Wi­Fi Direct or by PIN Method configuration using Wi-Fi Direct, the device you use to configure Wi-Fi Direct must be
running Android™ 4.0 or greater.
Related Information
• Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network
Related Topics:
• Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the One-Push Method
• Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the One-Push Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)
• Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the PIN Method
• Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)
• Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Manually
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Push Method
Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the One-Push Method
If your mobile device supports Wi-Fi Direct, follow these steps to configure a Wi-Fi Direct network:
1. Press a or b to select the [Network] option, and then press OK.
2. Press a or b to select the [Wi-Fi Direct] option, and then press OK.
3. Press a or b to select the [Push Button] option, and then press OK.
4. When [Wi-Fi Direct On?] appears, press b to accept. To cancel, press a.
5. Activate Wi-Fi Direct on your mobile device (see your mobile device's user's guide for instructions) when [Activate Wi-Fi Direct on other device and press OK.] appears on the machine's LCD. Press OK on your machine.
This will start the Wi-Fi Direct setup. To cancel, press Back.
6. Do one of the following:
• When your Brother machine is the Group Owner (G/O), connect your mobile device to the machine
directly.
• When your Brother machine is not the G/O, it will display available device names with which to configure
a Wi-Fi Direct network. Press a or b to select the mobile device you want to connect to and press OK. To search for available devices again, press [<Rescan>], and then press OK.
7. If your mobile device connects successfully, the machine's LCD displays [Connected]. You have completed the Wi-Fi Direct network setup. The Mobile Print/Scan Guide for Brother iPrint&Scan contains information on printing from your mobile device. Go to your model's Manuals page on the Brother Solutions Center at
support.brother.com to see the guide.
Related Information
• Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network
Related Topics:
• Wi-Fi Direct Network Configuration Overview
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Push Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)
Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the One-Push Method of Wi­Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)
If your mobile device supports WPS (PBC: Push Button Configuration), follow these steps to configure a Wi-Fi Direct network:
1. Press a or b to select the [Network] option, and then press OK.
2. Press a or b to select the [Wi-Fi Direct] option, and then press OK.
3. Press a or b to select the [Group Owner] option, and then press OK.
4. Press a or b to select the [On] option, and then press OK.
5. Press a or b to select the [Push Button] option, and then press OK.
6. When [Wi-Fi Direct On?] appears, press b to accept. To cancel, press a.
7. Activate your mobile device's WPS one-push configuration method (see your mobile device's user's guide for instructions) when [Activate Wi-Fi Direct on other device and press OK.] appears on the machine's LCD. Press OK on your machine.
This will start the Wi-Fi Direct setup. To cancel, press Back.
8. If your mobile device connects successfully, the machine's LCD displays [Connected]. You have completed the Wi-Fi Direct network setup. The Mobile Print/Scan Guide for Brother iPrint&Scan contains information on printing from your mobile device. Go to your model's Manuals page on the Brother Solutions Center at
support.brother.com to see the guide.
Related Information
• Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network
Related Topics:
• Wi-Fi Direct Network Configuration Overview
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Wi-Fi Direct® > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the PIN
Method
Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the PIN Method
If your mobile device supports the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Direct, follow these steps to configure a Wi-Fi Direct network:
1. Press a or b to select the [Network] option, and then press OK.
2. Press a or b to select the [Wi-Fi Direct] option, and then press OK.
3. Press a or b to select the [PIN Code] option, and then press OK.
4. When [Wi-Fi Direct On?] appears, press b to accept. To cancel, press a.
5. Activate Wi-Fi Direct on your mobile device (see your mobile device's user's guide for instructions) when [Activate Wi-Fi Direct on other device and press OK.] appears on the machine's LCD. Press OK on your machine.
This will start the Wi-Fi Direct setup. To cancel, press Back.
6. Do one of the following:
• When your Brother machine is the Group Owner (G/O), it will wait for a connection request from your
mobile device. When [Input PIN Code] appears, enter the PIN displayed on your mobile device in your Brother machine. Press OK to complete the setup.
If the PIN is displayed on your Brother machine, enter the PIN in your mobile device.
• When your Brother machine is not the G/O, it will display available device names with which to configure
a Wi-Fi Direct network. Press a or b to select the mobile device you want to connect to and press OK. To search for available devices again, press [<Rescan>], and then press OK.
7. Do one of the following:
• Press b to display the PIN on your Brother machine, enter the PIN in your mobile device, and then go to
the next step.
• Press a to enter the PIN displayed by your mobile device in your Brother machine. Press OK, and then go
to the next step.
If your mobile device does not display a PIN, press Back on your Brother machine. Go back to the first step and try again.
8. If your mobile device connects successfully, the machine's LCD displays [Connected]. You have completed the Wi-Fi Direct network setup. The Mobile Print/Scan Guide for Brother iPrint&Scan contains information on printing from your mobile device. Go to your model's Manuals page on the Brother Solutions Center at
support.brother.com to see the guide.
Related Information
• Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network
Related Topics:
• Wi-Fi Direct Network Configuration Overview
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Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)
Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)
If your mobile device supports the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS), follow these steps to configure a Wi-Fi Direct network:
1. Press a or b to select the [Network] option, and then press OK.
2. Press a or b to select the [Wi-Fi Direct] option, and then press OK.
3. Press a or b to select the [Group Owner] option, and then press OK.
4. Press a or b to select the [On] option, and then press OK.
5. Press a or b to select the [PIN Code] option, and then press OK.
6. When [Wi-Fi Direct On?] appears, press b to accept. To cancel, press a.
7. Activate your mobile device's WPS PIN configuration method (see your mobile device's user's guide for instructions) when [Activate Wi-Fi Direct on other device and press OK.] appears on the machine's LCD. Press OK on your machine.
This will start the Wi-Fi Direct setup. To cancel, press Back.
8. The machine will wait for a connection request from your mobile device. When [Input PIN Code] appears, enter the PIN displayed on your mobile device in the machine.
9. Press OK.
10. If your mobile device connects successfully, the machine's LCD displays [Connected]. You have completed the Wi-Fi Direct network setup. The Mobile Print/Scan Guide for Brother iPrint&Scan contains information on printing from your mobile device. Go to your model's Manuals page on the Brother Solutions Center at
support.brother.com to see the guide.
Related Information
• Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network
Related Topics:
• Wi-Fi Direct Network Configuration Overview
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Wi-Fi Direct® > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Manually
Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Manually
If your mobile device does not support Wi-Fi Direct or WPS, you must configure a Wi-Fi Direct network manually.
1. Press a or b to select the [Network] option, and then press OK.
2. Press a or b to select the [Wi-Fi Direct] option, and then press OK.
3. Press a or b to select the [Manual] option, and then press OK.
4. When [Wi-Fi Direct On?] appears, press b to accept. To cancel, press a.
5. The machine will display the SSID name and Password for five minutes. Go to your mobile device's wireless network settings screen, select the SSID name, and then enter the password.
6. If your mobile device connects successfully, the machine's LCD displays [Connected]. You have completed the Wi-Fi Direct network setup. For information on printing from your mobile device, go to your model's Manuals page on the Brother Solutions Center at Brother iPrint&Scan.
Related Information
• Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network
Related Topics:
• Wi-Fi Direct Network Configuration Overview
support.brother.com to see the Mobile Print/Scan Guide for
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Advanced Network Features

• Print the Network Configuration Report
• Print the WLAN Report
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Print the Network Configuration Report

The Network Configuration Report lists the network configuration, including the network print server settings.
• Node Name: The Node Name appears on the current Network Configuration Report. The default Node Name is "BRNxxxxxxxxxxxx" for a wired network or "BRWxxxxxxxxxxxx" for a wireless network (where "xxxxxxxxxxxx" is your machine's MAC Address / Ethernet Address.)
• If the [IP Address] on the Network Configuration Report shows 0.0.0.0, wait for one minute and try printing it again.
• You can find your machine's settings, such as the IP address, subnet mask, node name, and MAC Address on the report, for example:
- IP address: 192.168.0.5
- Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
- Node name: BRN000ca0000499
- MAC Address: 00-0c-a0-00-04-99
1. Press a or b to select the [Print Reports] option, and then press OK.
2. Press a or b to select [Network Config].
3. Press OK.
4. Press Go.
Related Information
• Advanced Network Features
Related Topics:
• Where Can I Find My Brother Machine's Network Settings?
• Use the Network Connection Repair Tool (Windows)
• I Want to Check that My Network Devices are Working Correctly
• Access Web Based Management
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Print the WLAN Report

The WLAN Report reflects your machine's wireless status. If the wireless connection fails, check the error code on the printed report.
1. Press a or b to select the [Print Reports] option, and then press OK.
2. Press a or b to select the [WLAN Report] option, and then press OK.
3. Press Go.
The machine will print the WLAN Report.
Related Information
• Advanced Network Features
• Wireless LAN Report Error Codes
Related Topics:
• My Brother Machine Cannot Print over the Network
• I Want to Check that My Network Devices are Working Correctly
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Codes
Wireless LAN Report Error Codes
If the Wireless LAN Report shows that the connection failed, check the error code on the printed report and see the corresponding instructions in the table:
Error Code
TS-01 The wireless setting is not activated, change the wireless setting to ON.
TS-02 The wireless access point/router cannot be detected.
TS-04
Problem and Recommended Solutions
If a network cable is connected to your machine, disconnect it and change the wireless setting of your machine to ON.
1. Check the following two points:
• Unplug the power to your wireless access point/router, wait for 10 seconds, and then plug it back in.
• If your WLAN access point/router is using MAC address filtering, confirm that the MAC address of the Brother machine is allowed in the filter.
2. If you manually entered the SSID and security information (SSID/authentication method/ encryption method/Network Key), the information may be incorrect.
Reconfirm the SSID and security information and re-enter the correct information as necessary.
This device does not support a 5 GHz SSID/ESSID and you must select a 2.4 GHz SSID/ ESSID. Make sure the access point/router is set to 2.4 GHz or 2.4 GHz/5 GHz mixed mode.
The Authentication/Encryption methods used by the selected wireless access point/router are not supported by your machine.
Change the authentication and encryption method of the wireless access point/router. Your machine supports the following authentication methods:
• WPA-Personal TKIP or AES
• WPA2-Personal TKIP or AES
• Open WEP or None (without encryption)
• Shared key WEP
If your problem is not solved, the SSID or network settings you entered may be incorrect. Confirm the wireless network settings.
TS-05
TS-06 The machine cannot detect a WLAN access point/router that has WPS enabled.
TS-07 The machine cannot detect a WLAN access point/router that has WPS enabled.
The security information (SSID/Network Key) is incorrect. Confirm the wireless security information (Authentication method/Encryption method/Network
Key).
Confirm the wireless security information (Authentication method/Encryption method/Network Key).
If you want to connect with WPS, you must operate both your machine and the WLAN access point/router. Confirm the connection method for WPS on WLAN access point/router and try starting again.
If you do not know how to operate your WLAN access point/router using WPS, see the documentation provided with your WLAN access point/router, ask the manufacturer of your WLAN access point/router or ask your network administrator.
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Error Code Problem and Recommended Solutions
TS-08 Two or more WLAN access points that have WPS enabled are detected.
• Confirm that only one WLAN access point/router within range has the WPS method active and try again.
• Try starting again after few minutes in order to avoid effects from other access points.
Related Information
• Print the WLAN Report
Related Topics:
• My Brother Machine Cannot Print over the Network
• I Want to Check that My Network Devices are Working Correctly
• Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the One Push Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup
(WPS)
• Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)
• Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the Machine's Control Panel Setup Wizard
• Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network When the SSID Is Not Broadcast
™
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Technical Information for Advanced Users

• Reset the Network Settings to the Factory Settings
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Settings

Reset the Network Settings to the Factory Settings

You can use your machine's control panel to reset the print server to its default factory settings. This resets all information, such as the password and IP address.
• This feature restores all wired (supported models only) and wireless network settings to the factory settings.
• You can also reset the print server to its factory settings using BRAdmin Light, BRAdmin Professional, or Web Based Management.
1. Press a or b to select the [Network] option, and then press OK.
2. Press a or b to select the [Network Reset] option, and then press OK.
3. Press b for [Yes].
The machine will restart.
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• Technical Information for Advanced Users
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Security

• Lock the Machine Settings
• Network Security Features
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Lock the Machine Settings

Before turning on the machine's Access Lock, make a careful note of your password. If you forget the password, you must reset all passwords stored in the machine by contacting your administrator or Brother customer service.
• Setting Lock Overview
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Setting Lock Overview

Use the Setting Lock feature to block unauthorised access to machine settings.
When Setting Lock is set to On, you cannot access the machine settings without entering the password.
• Set the Setting Lock Password
• Change the Setting Lock Password
• Turn Setting Lock On
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Set the Setting Lock Password
1. Press a or b to display the [General Setup] option, and then press OK.
2. Press a or b to display the [Setting Lock] option, and then press OK.
3. Enter a four-digit number for the password.
To enter each digit, press a or b to select a number, and then press OK.
4. When the LCD displays [Verify:], re-enter the new password.
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• Setting Lock Overview
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Password
Change the Setting Lock Password
1. Press a or b to display the [General Setup] option, and then press OK.
2. Press a or b to display the [Setting Lock] option, and then press OK.
3. Press a or b to select the [Set Password] option, and then press OK.
4. Enter the current four-digit password.
To enter each digit, press a or b to select a number, and then press OK.
5. Enter a new four-digit password.
To enter each digit, press a or b to select a number, and then press OK.
6. When the LCD displays [Verify:], re-enter the new password.
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• Setting Lock Overview
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Turn Setting Lock On
1. Press a or b to display the [General Setup] option, and then press OK.
2. Press a or b to display the [Setting Lock] option, and then press OK.
3. Press OK when the LCD displays [On].
4. Enter the current four-digit password.
To enter each digit, press a or b to select a number, and then press OK.
To turn Setting Lock off, press OK. Press b to select [Yes] when the LCD displays [Unlock?], enter the current four-digit password.
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• Setting Lock Overview
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Network Security Features

• Before Using Network Security Features
• Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/TLS
• Send an Email Securely
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Before Using Network Security Features

Your Brother machine employs some of the latest network security and encryption protocols available today. These network features can be integrated into your overall network security plan to help protect your data and prevent unauthorised access to the machine.
We recommend disabling the FTP server and TFTP protocols. Accessing the machine using these protocols is not secure.
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• Network Security Features
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Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/TLS

• Introduction to SSL/TLS
• Certificates and Web Based Management
• Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using Web Based Management
• Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using BRAdmin Professional (Windows)
• Print Documents Securely Using SSL/TLS
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TLS > Introduction to SSL/TLS
Introduction to SSL/TLS
Secure Socket Layer (SSL) or Transport Layer Security (TLS) is an effective method of protecting data sent over a local or wide area network (LAN or WAN). It works by encrypting data, such as a print job, sent over a network, so anyone trying to capture it will not be able to read it.
SSL/TLS can be configured on both wired and wireless networks and will work with other forms of security such as WPA keys and firewalls.
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• Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/TLS
• Brief History of SSL/TLS
• Benefits of Using SSL/TLS
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TLS > Introduction to SSL/TLS > Brief History of SSL/TLS
Brief History of SSL/TLS
SSL/TLS was originally created to secure web traffic information, particularly data sent between web browsers and servers. For example, when you use Internet Explorer for Internet Banking and you see https:// and the little padlock icon in the web browser, you are using SSL. SSL grew to work with additional applications, such as Telnet, printer, and FTP software, in order to become a universal solution for online security. Its original design intentions are still being used today by many online retailers and banks to secure sensitive data, such as credit card numbers, customer records, etc.
SSL/TLS uses extremely high levels of encryption and is trusted by banks all over the world.
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• Introduction to SSL/TLS
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TLS > Introduction to SSL/TLS > Benefits of Using SSL/TLS
Benefits of Using SSL/TLS
The primary benefit of using SSL/TLS on Brother machines is to guarantee secure printing over an IP network by restricting unauthorised users from reading data sent to the machine. SSL's key selling point is that it can be used to print confidential data securely. For example, an HR department in a large company may be printing wage slips on a regular basis. Without encryption, the data contained on these wages slips can be read by other network users. However, with SSL/TLS, anyone trying to capture the data will see a confusing page of code and not the actual wage slip.
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• Introduction to SSL/TLS
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TLS > Certificates and Web Based Management
Certificates and Web Based Management
You must configure a certificate to manage your networked Brother machine securely using SSL/TLS. You must use Web Based Management to configure a certificate.
• Supported Security Certificate Features
• Create and Install a Certificate
• Manage Multiple Certificates
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TLS > Certificates and Web Based Management > Supported Security Certificate Features
Supported Security Certificate Features
Your Brother machine supports the use of multiple security certificates, which allows secure management, authentication, and communication with the machine. The following security certificate features can be used with the machine:
• SSL/TLS communication
• SSL communication for SMTP
The Brother machine supports the following:
• Pre-installed certificate
Your machine has a pre-installed self-signed certificate. This certificate enables you to use SSL/TLS communication without creating or installing a different certificate.
The pre-installed self-signed certificate cannot protect your communication from being compromised. We recommend using a certificate that is issued by a trusted organisation for better security.
• Self-signed certificate
This print server issues its own certificate. Using this certificate, you can easily use the SSL/TLS communication without creating or installing a different certificate from a CA.
• Certificate from a Certificate Authority (CA)
There are two methods for installing a certificate from a CA. If you already have a certificate from a CA or if you want to use a certificate from an external trusted CA:
- When using a Certificate Signing Request (CSR) from this print server.
- When importing a certificate and a private key.
• Certificate Authority (CA) Certificate
To use a CA certificate that identifies the CA and owns its private key, you must import that CA certificate from the CA before configuring the security features of the Network.
• If you are going to use SSL/TLS communication, we recommend contacting your system administrator first.
• When you reset the print server back to its default factory settings, the certificate and the private key that are installed will be deleted. If you want to keep the same certificate and the private key after resetting the print server, export them before resetting, and then reinstall them.
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• Certificates and Web Based Management
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TLS > Certificates and Web Based Management > Create and Install a Certificate
Create and Install a Certificate
• Step by Step Guide for Creating and Installing a Certificate
• Create and Install a Self-signed Certificate
• Create and Install a Certificate from a Certificate Authority (CA)
• Import and Export a CA Certificate
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