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Table of Contents
Section IGeneral
1General Information2
Using the documentation.......................................................................................2
Symbols and conventions used in the documentation ....................................2
Accessing the Software User’s Guide and Network User’s Guide ........................3
General Information2
Loading documents and paper8
General setup21
Security features26
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General Information1
Using the
documentation
Thank you for buying a Brother machine!
Reading the documentation will help you
make the most of your machine.
Symbols and conventions
used in the documentation1
The following symbols and conventions are
used throughout the documentation.
BoldBold typeface identifies specific
keys on the machine’s control
panel.
ItalicsItalicized typeface emphasizes
an important point or refers you
to a related topic.
Courier
New
Text in the Courier New font
identifies messages on the
LCD of the machine.
Warnings tell you what to do to
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prevent possible personal injury.
Electrical Hazard icons alert you to
possible electrical shock.
Cautions specify procedures you
must follow or avoid to prevent
possible damage to the machine or
other objects.
Notes tell you how you should
respond to a situation that may arise
or give tips about how the operation
works with other features.
Improper Setup icons alert you to
devices and operations that are not
compatible with the machine.
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General Information
Accessing the
Software User’s Guide
and Network User’s
Guide
This User’s Guide does not contain all the
information about the machine such as how
to use Printer, Scanner, and PC Fax. When
you are ready to learn detailed information
about these operations, read the Software
User’s Guide and Network User’s Guide that
are on the CD-ROM.
Viewing Documentation1
Viewing Documentation
(For Windows
1
To view the documentation, from the Start
menu, point to Brother, MFC-XXXX (where
XXXX is your model name) from the
programs group, and then choose
User’s Guide.
If you have not installed the software, you can
find the documentation by following the
instructions below:
®
)1
a Turn on your PC. Insert the Brother
CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
b If the model name screen appears, click
your model name.
c If the language screen appears, click
your language. The CD-ROM main
menu will appear.
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Note
If this window does not appear, use
Windows
program from the root directory of the
Brother CD-ROM.
®
Explorer to run the setup.exe
d Click User’s Guide to view the
Software User’s Guide and
Network User’s Guide in HTML
format.
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Chapter 1
How to find Scanning instructions1
There are several ways you can scan
documents. You can find the instructions as
follows:
Software User’s Guide
Scanning
(For Windows
Professional and Windows
ControlCenter3
(For Windows
Professional and Windows
Network Scanning
PaperPort
The complete ScanSoft® Paper Port® SE
with OCR User’s Guide can be viewed
from the Help selection in the ScanSoft
Paper Port
®
98/98SE/Me/2000
®
XP)
®
98/98SE/Me/2000
®
XP)
®
SE with OCR User’s Guide
®
SE with OCR application.
®
Viewing Documentation
®
(For Macintosh
a Turn on your Macintosh
Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM
drive. The following window will appear.
)1
®
. Insert the
b Double-click the Documentation icon.
c Double-click your language folder.
d Double-click the top page file to view the
Software User’s Guide and
Network User’s Guide in HTML
format.
e Click the documentation you want to
read.
Software User's Guide
Network User's Guide
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How to find Scanning instructions1
There are several ways you can scan
documents. You can find the instructions as
follows:
Software User’s Guide
Scanning
(For Mac OS
ControlCenter2
(For Mac OS
Network Scanning
(For Mac OS
®
Presto!
PageManager® User’s Guide
Instructions for scanning directly from
Presto!
Presto!
can be viewed from the Help selection in
the Presto!
®
X 10.2.4 or greater)
®
X 10.2.4 or greater)
®
X 10.2.4 or greater)
®
PageManager®. The complete
®
PageManager® User’s Guide
®
PageManager® application.
General Information
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Chapter 1
Control panel overview1
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Note
Most of the illustrations in this User’s Guide show the MFC-5460CN.
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General Information
1 Fax keys:
Hook
Press before dialing if you want to make
sure a fax machine answers, and then
press Start.
Also press this key after you pick up the
handset of an external telephone during the
F/T ring (fast double ring).
Redial/Pause
Redials the last number called. It also
inserts a pause when programming a quick
dial numbers.
Resolution
Lets you temporarily change the resolution
when sending a fax.
2 Copy keys (Temporary settings):
Options
Lets you temporarily change multiple copy
settings when in copy mode.
Quality
Lets you temporarily change the quality
setting.
Enlarge/Reduce
Lets you temporarily enlarge or reduce
copies depending on the ratio you choose.
Paper Type (MFC-5460CN only)
Lets you choose which type of paper you
want to use for the next copy.
Tray Select (MFC-5860CN only)
Lets you choose which tray you want to use
for the next copy.
3Dial Pad
Use these keys to dial telephone and fax
numbers and as a keyboard for entering
information into the machine.
The # key lets you temporarily switch the
dialling mode during a telephone call from
Pulse to Tone (not available in New Zealand).
4 Mode keys:
Fax
Lets you access Fax mode.
Scan
Lets you access Scan mode.
Copy
Lets you access Copy mode.
Photo Capture
Lets you access PhotoCapture Center™ mode.
5 Menu keys:
Menu
Lets you access the main menu.
a Search/Speed Dial
Lets you look up and dial numbers that are
stored in the memory.
Volume keys
dc
In Fax mode, you can press these keys to
adjust the ring volume.
d
Press to scroll backward to a menu
selection.
a or b
Press to scroll through the menus and
options.
Clear/Back
Press to cancel the current setting, and go
back to the previous menu.
OK
Lets you choose a setting, or select an item.
6 Start keys:
Colour Start
Lets you start sending faxes or making
copies in full colour. Also lets you start a
scanning operation (in colour or mono,
depending on the scanning setting in the
ControlCenter software).
Mono Start
Lets you start sending faxes or making
copies in monochrome. Also lets you start a
scanning operation (in colour or mono,
depending on the scanning setting in the
ControlCenter software).
7 Power Save
Lets you put the machine into Power Save
mode (all the lights will extinguish).
8Stop/Exit
Stops an operation or exits from a menu.
9 LCD (liquid crystal display)
Displays messages on the screen to help you
set up and use your machine.
10 Ink Management
Lets you clean the print head, print a test page
to check the print quality, and check the
available ink volume.
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Loading documents and paper2
Loading documents2
You can send a fax, make copies, and scan
from the ADF (automatic document feeder)
and from the scanner glass (Flatbed).
Using the ADF2
The ADF can hold up to 35 pages and feeds
each sheet individually. Use standard
80 g/m
pages before putting them in the ADF.
Recommended environment2
Document Sizes and Weight
Supported2
2
(20 lb) paper and always fan the
Temperature:20 to 30° C (68 to 86° F)
Humidity:50% to 70%
Paper:
80 g/m
2
A4 (20 lb LTR)
How to load documents2
DO NOT pull on the document while it is
feeding.
DO NOT use paper that is curled, wrinkled,
folded, ripped, stapled, paper clipped,
pasted or taped.
DO NOT use cardboard, newspaper or
fabric with ADF. Instead use the scanner
glass (Flatbed).
Make sure documents written with ink are
a Unfold the ADF Document Support.
CAUTION
completely dry.
Length:148 to 355.6 mm
(5.8 to 14 in.)
Width:148 to 215.9 mm
(5.8 to 8.5 in.)
Weight:
8
64 to 90 g/m
2
(17to24lb)
b Fan the pages well. Make sure you put
the documents face up, top edge first
in the ADF until you feel them touch the
feed roller.
c Adjust the paper guides to fit the width of
your documents.
Loading documents and paper
d Unfold the ADF Document Output
Support Flap (1).
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DO NOT leave thick documents on the
scanner glass. If you do this, the ADF may
jam.
CAUTION
a Lift the document cover.
b Using the document guidelines on the
left, center the document face down on
the scanner glass.
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Using the scanner glass2
You can use the scanner glass to fax, copy,
or scan pages of a book, one page at a time.
Document Sizes Supported2
Length: Up to 297 mm (11.7 in.)
Width:Up to 215.9 mm (8.5 in.)
Weight:Up to 2 kg (4.4 lb)
How to load documents2
Note
To use the scanner glass, the ADF must
be empty.
c Close the document cover.
If you are scanning a book or thick
document, DO NOT slam the cover or
press on it.
CAUTION
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Chapter 2
Scannable area2
The scannable area depends on the settings
in the application you are using. The figures
below show the areas you cannot scan on
paper.
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Usage Document
Size
FaxLetter3 mm
A43 mm
CopyLetter3 mm
A43 mm
ScanLetter3 mm
A43 mm
Top (1)
Bottom (2)
(0.12 in.)
(0.12 in.)
(0.12 in.)
(0.12 in.)
(0.12 in.)
(0.12 in.)
4
2
Left (3)
Right (4)
4 mm
(0.16 in.)
1 mm
(0.04 in.)
3 mm
(0.12 in.)
3 mm
(0.12 in.)
3 mm
(0.12 in.)
0 mm
(0 in.)
Acceptable paper and
other media
The print quality can be affected by the type
of paper you are using in the machine.
To get the best print quality for the settings
you have chosen, always set the Paper Type
to match the type of paper you load.
You can use plain paper, inkjet paper (coated
paper), glossy paper, transparencies and
envelopes.
We recommend testing various paper types
before buying large quantities.
For best results, use the Brother paper.
When you print on inkjet paper (coated
paper), transparencies and photo paper,
be sure to choose the correct media in the
‘Basic’ tab of the printer driver or in the
Paper Type setting of the menu (See
Paper Type on page 22).
When you print on Brother photo paper,
load the instruction sheet included with the
photo paper in the paper tray first, and
then put the glossy paper on top of the
instruction sheet.
When you use transparencies or glossy
paper, remove each sheet at once to
prevent smudging or paper jams.
Avoid touching the printed surface of the
paper immediately after printing; the
surface may not be completely dry and
may stain your fingers.
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Loading documents and paper
Recommended media2
To get the best print quality, we suggest using
Brother paper. (See table below.)
If Brother paper is not available in your
country, we recommend testing various
papers before purchasing large quantities.
We recommend using ‘3M Transparency
Film’ when you print on transparencies.
Brother paper
Paper TypeItem
A4 PlainBP60PA
A4 Glossy PhotoBP61GLA
A4 Inkjet (Matte)BP60MA
10 x 15 cm GlossyBP61GLP
Handling and using media2
Store paper in its original packaging, and
keep it sealed. Keep the paper flat and
away from moisture, direct sunlight and
heat.
The coated side of photo paper is shiny.
Avoid touching the shiny (coated) side.
Load glossy paper with the shiny side
facing down.
Avoid touching either side of
transparencies because they absorb
water and perspiration easily, and this
may cause decreased output quality.
Transparencies designed for laser
printers/copiers may stain your next
document. Use only transparencies
recommended for inkjet printing.
Improper Setup
DO NOT use the following kinds of paper:
• Damaged, curled, wrinkled, or
irregularly shaped paper
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1
1 2 mm (0.08 in.) or longer
• Extremely shiny or highly textured paper
• Paper already printed on by a printer
• Paper that cannot be arranged uniformly
when stacked
• Paper made with a short grain
Paper capacity of the output paper
tray
Up to 50 sheets of 20 lb Letter or 80 g/m2 A4
paper.
Transparencies or glossy paper must be
picked up from the output paper tray one
page at a time to avoid smudging.
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2
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Chapter 2
Choosing the right media2
Paper type and size for each operation for paper tray2
Letter216 × 279 mm (8 1/2 × 11 in.)–Yes–Yes
A4210 × 297 mm (8.3 × 11.7 in.)–Yes–Yes
148 × 200 mm (5.8 × 7.9 in.)–––Yes
162 × 229 mm (6.4 × 9 in.)–––Yes
110 × 220 mm (4.3 × 8.7 in.)–––Yes
105 × 235 mm (4.1 × 9.3 in.)–––Yes
––– Yes
Printer
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Loading documents and paper
Paper weight, thickness and capacity2
Paper TypeWeightThicknessNo. of
sheets
Cut
Sheet
(MFC-5460CN)
Plain Paper
(MFC-5860CN)
64 to 120g/m
64 to 120g/m
2
(17 to 32 lb)
2
(17 to 32 lb)
0.08 to 0.15 mm (0.003 to 0.006 in.)
0.08 to 0.15 mm (0.003 to 0.006 in.)
(Tray #1)
Plain Paper
(Tray #2)
64 to 105 g/m
2
(17 to 28 lb)
0.08 to 0.15 mm (0.003 to 0.006 in.)
Plain Paper
Inkjet Paper
Glossy Paper
64 to 200 g/m
Up to 220 g/m
2
(17 to 53 lb)
2
0.08 to 0.25 mm (0.003 to 0.01 in.)20
Up to 0.25 mm (Up to 0.01 in.)20
(Up to 58 lb)
Cards Photo Card
Up to 240 g/m
2
Up to 0.28 mm (Up to 0.01 in.)20
(Up to 64 lb)
Index Card
Up to 120 g/m
2
Up to 0.15 mm (Up to 0.006 in.)30
(Up to 32 lb)
Post Card
Up to 200 g/m
2
Up to 0.23 mm (Up to 0.01 in.)30
(Up to 53 lb)
Envelopes
75 to 95 g/m
2
(20 to 25 lb)
Up to 0.52 mm (Up to 0.02 in.)10
Transparencies––10
100
100
2502
1
1
2
1
Up to 50 sheets for Legal size paper 80 g/m2 (20 lb).
Up to 100 sheets of 80 g/m
2
Up to 250 sheets of 80 g/m2 (20 lb) paper.
2
(20 lb) paper.
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Chapter 2
Loading paper,
envelopes and other
media
Note
• For Tray#2, see Loading paper in paper
tray#2 (MFC-5860CN only) on page 16.
• If you are using Auto Select
(MFC-5860CN only), after refilling the
paper tray you should open and close the
scanner cover to reset the machine.
Loading paper and other
media2
a Pull the paper tray completely out of the
machine.
If the paper support flap is open, close it
and lift the output paper tray cover (1).
b Press and slide the paper side
guides (1) and paper length guide (2) to
fit the paper size.
2
1
c Fan the stack of paper well to avoid
paper jams and misfeeds.
2
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Note
1
Always make sure that the paper is not
curled.
d Gently put the paper into the paper tray
print side down and top edge first.
Check that the paper is flat in the tray.
Note
When you use Legal size paper, press
and hold the universal guide release
button as you slide out the front of the
paper tray.
e Gently adjust the paper side guides with
both hands to fit the paper.
Make sure the paper side guides touch
the sides of the paper.
Loading documents and paper
f Close the output paper tray cover.
g Slowly push the paper tray completely
into the machine.
2
Note
Be careful that you do not push the paper
in too far; it may lift at the back of the tray
and cause feed problems.
h While holding the paper tray in place,
pull out the paper support (1) until it
clicks and unfold the paper support
flap (2).
1
Note
Do not use the paper support flap for
Legal paper.
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Chapter 2
Loading paper in paper tray#2
(MFC-5860CN only)2
Note
You can only use plain paper sizes Letter,
Legal, A4, Executive or JIS B5 in Tray#2.
a Pull the paper tray completely out of the
machine.
b Press and slide the paper side
guides (1) and paper length guide (2) to
fit the paper size.
Make sure that the triangular marks on
the paper side guides (1) and paper
length guide (2) line up with the mark for
the paper size you are using.
1
2
Note
When you are using Legal size paper,
press and hold the universal guide release
button (1) as you slide out the front of the
paper tray.
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c Fan the stack of paper well to avoid
paper jams and misfeeds.
Note
Always make sure that the paper is not curled.
Loading documents and paper
d Gently put the paper into the paper tray
print side down and top edge first.
Check that the paper is flat in the tray and
below the maximum paper mark (1).
1
Note
When you put the paper into the paper tray,
slide the paper in making sure that it touches
the paper length guide (1) first, then gently
lower the other end of the paper.
1
f Push the paper tray firmly back into the
machine.
Note
If you are using
the paper tray you should open and close
the scanner cover to reset the machine.
Auto Select
, after refilling
2
e Gently adjust the paper side guides with
both hands to fit the paper.
Make sure the paper side guides touch
the sides of the paper.
Note
Be careful that you do not push the paper
in too far; it may lift at the back of the tray
and cause feed problems.
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Chapter 2
Loading envelopes and post
cards2
Loading envelopes2
Use envelopes that weigh from 75 to
95 g/m
Some envelopes need margin settings to
be set in the application. Make sure you
do a test print first.
Do not use any of the following types of
envelopes, as they will cause paper feed
problems:
• If they are of a baggy construction.
• That are embossed (have raised writing
• That have clasps or staples.
• That are pre-printed on the inside.
2
(20 to 25 lb).
CAUTION
on them).
How to load envelopes and post cards2
a Before loading, press the corners and
sides of the envelopes or post cards to
make them as flat as possible.
Note
If the envelopes or post cards are
‘double-feeding,’ put one envelope in the
paper tray at a time.
GlueDouble flap
Occasionally you may experience paper
feed problems caused by the thickness,
size and flap shape of the envelopes you
are using.
b Put the envelopes or post cards into the
paper tray with the address side down
and the leading edge in first as shown in
the illustration. Press and slide the
paper side guides (1) and paper length
guide (2) to fit the size of the envelopes
or post cards.
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2
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Loading documents and paper
If you have problems when printing on
envelopes, try the following suggestions:
a Open the envelope flap.
b Make sure the open flap is either to the
side of the envelope or to the back edge
of the envelope when printing.
c Adjust the size and margin in your
application.
Removing small printouts from the
2
machine
When the machine ejects small paper onto
the output paper tray, you may not be able to
reach it. Make sure printing has finished, and
then pull the tray completely out of the
machine.
2
2
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Chapter 2
Printable Area2
The printable area depends on the settings in the application you are using. The figures below
show the unprintable areas on cut sheet paper and envelopes. The machine can only print in the
shaded areas when the Borderless print feature is available and turned on.
Cut Sheet PaperEnvelopes
3
4
1
3
1
4
2
Top (1)Bottom (2)Left (3)Right (4)
Cut Sheet3 mm (0.12 in.)3 mm (0.12 in.)3 mm (0.12 in.)3 mm (0.12 in.)
Envelopes12 mm (0.47 in.)24 mm (0.95 in.)3 mm (0.12 in.)3 mm (0.12 in.)
2
Note
The Borderless feature is not available for envelopes.
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