Online User's Guide
MFC-J6545DW MFC-J6945DW
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Before You Use Your Brother Machine ............................................................................................... |
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Definitions of Notes ........................................................................................................................................ |
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Notice - Disclaimer of Warranties (USA and Canada) ................................................................................... |
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Trademarks .................................................................................................................................................... |
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Important Note ............................................................................................................................................... |
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Introduction to Your Brother Machine................................................................................................. |
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Before Using Your Machine ........................................................................................................................... |
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Control Panel Overview ................................................................................................................................. |
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Touchscreen LCD Overview......................................................................................................................... |
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Settings Screen Overview ........................................................................................................................... |
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Navigate the Touchscreen............................................................................................................................ |
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Set the Ready Screen .................................................................................................................................. |
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Set Default Function Screens ...................................................................................................................... |
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Access Brother Utilities (Windows®) ............................................................................................................ |
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Uninstall the Brother Software and Drivers (Windows®) .................................................................... |
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USB / Ethernet Port Locations on Your Brother Machine ............................................................................ |
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Paper Handling.................................................................................................................................... |
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Load Paper................................................................................................................................................... |
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Load Paper in Paper Tray #1 / Paper Tray #2.................................................................................... |
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Load Paper in the Multi-purpose Tray (MP Tray) ............................................................................... |
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Unprintable Area ................................................................................................................................ |
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Paper Settings .................................................................................................................................... |
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Acceptable Paper and Other Print Media........................................................................................... |
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Load Documents .......................................................................................................................................... |
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Load Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) ............................................................. |
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Load Documents on the Scanner Glass ............................................................................................ |
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Unscannable Area .............................................................................................................................. |
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Print ...................................................................................................................................................... |
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Print from Your Computer (Windows®) ........................................................................................................ |
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Print a Photo (Windows®)................................................................................................................... |
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Print a Document (Windows®)............................................................................................................ |
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Cancel a Print Job (Windows®) .......................................................................................................... |
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Print More Than One Page on a Single Sheet of Paper (N in 1) (Windows®).................................... |
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Print as a Poster (Windows®)............................................................................................................. |
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Print on Both Sides of the Paper Automatically (Automatic 2-sided Printing) (Windows®) ................ |
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Print as a Booklet Automatically (Windows®)..................................................................................... |
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Secure Print (Windows®).................................................................................................................... |
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Print a Color Document in Grayscale (Windows®) ............................................................................. |
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Prevent Smudged Printouts and Paper Jams (Windows®) ................................................................ |
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Use a Preset Print Profile (Windows®) ............................................................................................... |
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Change the Default Print Settings (Windows®) .................................................................................. |
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Print Settings (Windows®) .................................................................................................................. |
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Print from Your Computer (Mac) .................................................................................................................. |
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Print a Photo (Mac) ............................................................................................................................ |
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Print a Document (Mac) ..................................................................................................................... |
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Print on Both Sides of the Paper Automatically (Automatic 2-sided Printing) (Mac) .......................... |
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Print More Than One Page on a Single Sheet of Paper (N in 1) (Mac) ............................................. |
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Secure Print (Mac) ............................................................................................................................. |
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Print a Color Document in Grayscale (Mac) ....................................................................................... |
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Prevent Smudged Printouts and Paper Jams (Mac) .......................................................................... |
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Print Options (Mac) ............................................................................................................................ |
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Print Data Directly from a USB Flash Drive ............................................................................................... |
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Compatible USB Flash Drives .......................................................................................................... |
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Print Photos Directly from a USB Flash Drive .................................................................................. |
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Print a PDF File Directly from a USB Flash Drive ............................................................................ |
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Scan..................................................................................................................................................... |
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Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine ............................................................................. |
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Scan Multi-page Letter or A4 Size Documents ................................................................................ |
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Scan Photos and Graphics............................................................................................................... |
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Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File ................................................................................ |
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Save Scanned Data to a USB Flash Drive....................................................................................... |
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Scan Multiple Business Cards and Photos (Auto Crop)................................................................... |
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Scan to an Editable Text File Using OCR......................................................................................... |
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Scan to Email Attachment ................................................................................................................ |
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Send Scanned Data to an Email Server........................................................................................... |
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Scan to FTP ..................................................................................................................................... |
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Scan to SSH FTP (SFTP) ................................................................................................................ |
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Scan to Network (Windows®) ........................................................................................................... |
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Scan to SharePoint® ........................................................................................................................ |
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Web Services for Scanning on Your Network (Windows® 7, Windows® 8 and Windows® 10) ........ |
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Change Scan Button Settings from ControlCenter4 (Windows®)..................................................... |
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Change Scan Button Settings from Brother iPrint&Scan (Mac) ....................................................... |
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Scan from Your Computer (Windows®)...................................................................................................... |
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Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows®) ..................................................................... |
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Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows®)............................................................... |
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Scan Using Nuance™ PaperPort™ 14SE or Other Windows® Applications..................................... |
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Scan Using Windows® Fax and Scan .............................................................................................. |
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Install BookScan Enhancer and Whiteboard Enhancer (Windows®) ............................................... |
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Scan from Your Computer (Mac)................................................................................................................ |
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Scan Using Brother iPrint&Scan (Mac) ............................................................................................ |
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Scan Using TWAIN-Compliant Applications (Mac)........................................................................... |
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Configure Scan Settings Using Web Based Management......................................................................... |
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Set the Scan Job Email Report Using Web Based Management .................................................... |
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Copy ................................................................................................................................................... |
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Copy a Document ..................................................................................................................................... |
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Enlarge or Reduce Copied Images ............................................................................................................ |
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Sort Copies ................................................................................................................................................ |
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Make Page Layout Copies ( N in 1 or Poster)............................................................................................ |
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Copy on Both Sides of the Paper (2-sided Copy) ...................................................................................... |
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Copy an ID Card ........................................................................................................................................ |
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Use the Ledger Copy Shortcuts ................................................................................................................. |
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Copy in Ink Save Mode ............................................................................................................................. |
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Copy Options ............................................................................................................................................. |
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Use Preset Copy Settings .......................................................................................................................... |
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Fax ...................................................................................................................................................... |
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Send a Fax................................................................................................................................................. |
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Send a Fax from Your Brother Machine ........................................................................................... |
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Send a 2-sided Fax from the ADF.................................................................................................... |
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Send a Fax Manually........................................................................................................................ |
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Send a Fax at the End of a Conversation ........................................................................................ |
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Send the Same Fax to More than One Recipient (Broadcasting) .................................................... |
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Send a Fax in Real Time .................................................................................................................. |
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Send a Fax at a Specified Time (Delayed Fax)................................................................................ |
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Change the Fax Auto Redial Setting ................................................................................................ |
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Cancel a Fax in Progress ................................................................................................................. |
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Check and Cancel a Pending Fax.................................................................................................... |
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Fax Options ...................................................................................................................................... |
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Receive a Fax ............................................................................................................................................ |
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Receive Mode Settings .................................................................................................................... |
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Set Easy Receive ............................................................................................................................. |
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Fax Preview...................................................................................................................................... |
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Shrink Page Size of an Oversized Incoming Fax ............................................................................. |
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Set the Fax Receive Stamp.............................................................................................................. |
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Receive a Fax at the End of a Telephone Conversation .................................................................. |
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Memory Receive Options ................................................................................................................. |
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Remote Fax Retrieval....................................................................................................................... |
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Voice Operations and Fax Numbers .......................................................................................................... |
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Voice Operations .............................................................................................................................. |
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Store Fax Numbers .......................................................................................................................... |
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Set up Groups for Broadcasting ....................................................................................................... |
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Dial Access Codes and Credit Card Numbers ................................................................................ |
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Telephone Services and External Devices................................................................................................. |
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Voice Mail ......................................................................................................................................... |
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Distinctive Ring................................................................................................................................. |
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Caller ID ........................................................................................................................................... |
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Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP/Telephone Line Interference).................................................... |
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External TAD (Telephone Answering Device)................................................................................... |
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External and Extension Telephones ................................................................................................. |
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Fax Reports ............................................................................................................................................... |
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Set the Transmission Verification Report's Style .............................................................................. |
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Set the Fax Journal's Interval Period................................................................................................ |
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PC-FAX ...................................................................................................................................................... |
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PC-FAX for Windows® ..................................................................................................................... |
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PC-FAX for Mac .............................................................................................................................. |
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Network .............................................................................................................................................. |
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Configure Network Details Using the Control Panel .................................................................................. |
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Supported Basic Network Features ........................................................................................................... |
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Network Management Software and Utilities ............................................................................................. |
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Learn about Network Management Software and Utilities ............................................................... |
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Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network .................................... |
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Before Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network................................................... |
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Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the One Push Method of Wi-Fi Protected |
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Setup™ (WPS).................................................................................................................................. |
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Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected |
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Setup™ (WPS).................................................................................................................................. |
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Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network When the SSID is Not Broadcast......................... |
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Configure Your Machine for an Enterprise Wireless Network .......................................................... |
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Use Wi-Fi Direct® ............................................................................................................................. |
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Advanced Network Features...................................................................................................................... |
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Print the Network Configuration Report............................................................................................ |
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Fax Using the Internet (I-Fax) .......................................................................................................... |
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Configure and Operate LDAP Search .............................................................................................. |
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Synchronize Time with the SNTP Server Using Web Based Management ..................................... |
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Technical Information for Advanced Users................................................................................................. |
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Reset the Network Settings to Factory Default ................................................................................ |
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Print the WLAN Report ..................................................................................................................... |
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Security .............................................................................................................................................. |
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Before Using Network Security Features ................................................................................................... |
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Secure Function Lock 3.0 .......................................................................................................................... |
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Before Using Secure Function Lock 3.0........................................................................................... |
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Configure Secure Function Lock 3.0 Using Web Based Management ............................................ |
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Scan Using Secure Function Lock 3.0 ............................................................................................. |
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Configure Public Mode for Secure Function Lock 3.0 ...................................................................... |
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Additional Secure Function Lock 3.0 Features................................................................................. |
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Register a new IC Card Using Machine's Control Panel .................................................................. |
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Register an External IC Card Reader............................................................................................... |
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Use Active Directory® Authentication......................................................................................................... |
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Introduction to Active Directory® Authentication............................................................................... |
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Configure Active Directory® Authentication Using Web Based Management .................................. |
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Log On to Change the Machine Settings Using the Machine's Control Panel (Active Directory® |
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Authentication) ................................................................................................................................. |
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Use LDAP Authentication........................................................................................................................... |
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Introduction to LDAP Authentication ................................................................................................ |
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Configure LDAP Authentication Using Web Based Management .................................................... |
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Log On to Change the Machine Settings Using the Machine's Control Panel (LDAP |
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Authentication) ................................................................................................................................. |
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Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/TLS ........................................................................ |
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Certificates and Web Based Management ....................................................................................... |
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Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using IPsec .............................................................................. |
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Introduction to IPsec......................................................................................................................... |
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Configure IPsec Using Web Based Management ............................................................................ |
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Configure an IPsec Address Template Using Web Based Management ......................................... |
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Configure an IPsec Template Using Web Based Management ....................................................... |
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Send an Email Securely............................................................................................................................. |
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Configure Email Sending Using Web Based Management .............................................................. |
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Send an Email with User Authentication .......................................................................................... |
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Send an Email Securely Using SSL/TLS ......................................................................................... |
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Send or Receive an Email Securely........................................................................................................... |
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Configure Email Sending or Receiving Using Web Based Management ......................................... |
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Send an Email with User Authentication .......................................................................................... |
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Send or Receive an Email Securely Using SSL/TLS ....................................................................... |
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Use IEEE 802.1x Authentication for a Wired or a Wireless Network ......................................................... |
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What Is IEEE 802.1x Authentication? .............................................................................................. |
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Configure IEEE 802.1x Authentication for a Wired or a Wireless Network Using Web Based |
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Management (Web Browser)............................................................................................................ |
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IEEE 802.1x Authentication Methods............................................................................................... |
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Mobile/Web Connect ......................................................................................................................... |
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Brother Web Connect................................................................................................................................. |
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Brother Web Connect Overview ....................................................................................................... |
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Online Services Used with Brother Web Connect ............................................................................ |
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Conditions for Using Brother Web Connect...................................................................................... |
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Set Up Brother Web Connect ........................................................................................................... |
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Scan and Upload Documents Using Brother Web Connect ............................................................. |
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Upload a Document from an External Memory Device Using Brother Web Connect ...................... |
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Download and Print Documents Using Brother Web Connect ......................................................... |
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Download and Save a Document to an External Memory Device Using Brother Web Connect ...... |
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FaxForward to Cloud or E-mail ........................................................................................................ |
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Google Cloud Print..................................................................................................................................... |
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Google Cloud Print Overview ........................................................................................................... |
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Before Using Google Cloud Print ..................................................................................................... |
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Print from Google Chrome™ or Chrome OS™ ................................................................................. |
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Print from Google Drive™ for Mobile ................................................................................................ |
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Print from Gmail™ Webmail Service for Mobile................................................................................ |
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AirPrint ....................................................................................................................................................... |
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AirPrint Overview.............................................................................................................................. |
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Before Using AirPrint (macOS) ........................................................................................................ |
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Print Using AirPrint ........................................................................................................................... |
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Scan Using AirPrint (macOS) ........................................................................................................... |
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Send a Fax Using AirPrint (macOS)................................................................................................. |
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Mobile Printing for Windows® .................................................................................................................... |
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Mopria® Print Service................................................................................................................................. |
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Brother iPrint&Scan for Mobile Devices ..................................................................................................... |
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Near-Field Communication (NFC).............................................................................................................. |
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ControlCenter .................................................................................................................................... |
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ControlCenter4 (Windows®)....................................................................................................................... |
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Change the Operation Mode in ControlCenter4 (Windows®) .......................................................... |
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Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows®) ..................................................................... |
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Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows®)............................................................... |
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Set Up the Brother Machine Using ControlCenter4 (Windows®) ..................................................... |
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Create a Custom Tab Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows®)..................................... |
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Brother iPrint&Scan for Windows® and Mac.................................................................................. |
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Brother iPrint&Scan Overview.................................................................................................................... |
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Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................ |
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Error and Maintenance Messages ............................................................................................................. |
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Transfer Your Faxes or Fax Journal Report ..................................................................................... |
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Error Messages When Using the Brother Web Connect Feature..................................................... |
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Document Jams ......................................................................................................................................... |
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Document is Jammed in the Top of the ADF Unit ............................................................................ |
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Document is Jammed in the Bottom of the ADF Unit....................................................................... |
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Document is Jammed inside the ADF Unit....................................................................................... |
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Remove Paper Scraps Jammed in the ADF .................................................................................... |
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Printer Jam or Paper Jam .......................................................................................................................... |
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Paper is Jammed in the Front of the Machine.................................................................................. |
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Paper is Jammed in the Back of the Machine .................................................................................. |
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Remove Paper Scraps ..................................................................................................................... |
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If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine .......................................................................................... |
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Paper Handling and Printing Problems ............................................................................................ |
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Telephone and Fax Problems........................................................................................................... |
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Other Problems ................................................................................................................................ |
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Network Problems ............................................................................................................................ |
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Google Cloud Print Problems ........................................................................................................... |
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AirPrint Problems ............................................................................................................................. |
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Check the Machine Information ................................................................................................................. |
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Reset Your Brother Machine ...................................................................................................................... |
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Reset Functions Overview ............................................................................................................... |
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Routine Maintenance ........................................................................................................................ |
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Replace the Ink Cartridges......................................................................................................................... |
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Clean Your Brother Machine ...................................................................................................................... |
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Clean the Scanner............................................................................................................................ |
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Clean the ADF Document Sensor .................................................................................................... |
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Clean the Print Head from Your Brother Machine ............................................................................ |
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Clean the Print Head from Your Computer (Windows®)................................................................... |
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Clean the Print Head from Your Computer (Mac)............................................................................. |
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Clean the Machine's LCD................................................................................................................. |
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Clean the Outside of the Machine .................................................................................................... |
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Clean the Machine's Printer Platen .................................................................................................. |
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Clean the Paper Feed Rollers .......................................................................................................... |
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Clean the Base Pad ......................................................................................................................... |
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Clean the Paper Pick-up Rollers ...................................................................................................... |
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Clean the Paper Pick-up Rollers for Paper Tray #2 ......................................................................... |
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Check Your Brother Machine ..................................................................................................................... |
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Check the Print Quality..................................................................................................................... |
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Check the Print Alignment from Your Brother Machine .................................................................... |
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Check the Print Alignment from Your Computer (Windows®) .......................................................... |
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Check the Print Alignment from Your Computer (Mac) .................................................................... |
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Check the Ink Volume (Page Gauge)............................................................................................... |
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Monitor Machine Status from Your Computer (Windows®) .............................................................. |
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Monitor Machine Status from Your Computer (Mac) ........................................................................ |
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Correct the Paper Feed to Clear Vertical Lines.......................................................................................... |
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Change the Print Setting Options When Having Printing Problems........................................................... |
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Pack and Ship Your Brother Machine ........................................................................................................ |
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Machine Settings............................................................................................................................... |
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Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel ..................................................................................... |
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In the Event of Power Failure (Memory Storage) ............................................................................. |
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General Settings............................................................................................................................... |
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Save Your Favorite Settings as a Shortcut....................................................................................... |
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Print Reports .................................................................................................................................... |
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Settings and Features Tables........................................................................................................... |
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Change Machine Settings from Your Computer......................................................................................... |
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Change Machine Settings Using Web Based Management ............................................................ |
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Change the Machine Settings Using Remote Setup ........................................................................ |
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Appendix............................................................................................................................................ |
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Specifications ............................................................................................................................................. |
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Enter Text on Your Brother Machine .......................................................................................................... |
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Brother Numbers........................................................................................................................................ |
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•Definitions of Notes
•Notice - Disclaimer of Warranties (USA and Canada)
•Trademarks
•Important Note
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Definitions of Notes
We use the following symbols and conventions throughout this User's Guide:
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Courier New font identifies messages shown on the machine's LCD. |
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Notice - Disclaimer of Warranties (USA and Canada)
BROTHER’S LICENSOR(S), AND THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS (COLLECTIVELY BROTHER’S LICENSOR) MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, REGARDING THE SOFTWARE. BROTHER’S LICENSOR(S) DOES NOT WARRANT, GUARANTEE OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE IN TERMS OF ITS CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, CURRENTNESS OR OTHERWISE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE IS ASSUMED BY YOU. THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IS NOT PERMITTED BY SOME STATES IN THE USA AND SOME PROVINCES IN CANADA. THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
IN NO EVENT WILL BROTHER’S LICENSOR(S) BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, AND THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE EVEN IF BROTHER’S LICENSOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES IN THE USA AND SOME PROVINCES IN CANADA DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ANY EVENT BROTHER’S LICENSOR’S LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ACTUAL DAMAGES FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, AND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE ACTION (WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), PRODUCT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE), WILL BE LIMITED TO $50.
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Trademarks
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, SharePoint, Internet Explorer, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Active Directory and Microsoft Edge are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Apple, App Store, Mac, Safari, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch and macOS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other countries.
AirPrint and the AirPrint logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Nuance and PaperPort are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc. or its affiliates 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 Protected Setup™ and Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ logo are trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance®.
Android, Gmail, Google Cloud Print, Google Drive, Google Play, Google Chrome and Chrome OS are trademarks of Google LLC.
Mozilla and Firefox are registered trademarks of the Mozilla Foundation.
The Bluetooth® word mark is a registered trademark owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Brother Industries, Ltd. and related companies is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
Evernote and the Evernote Elephant logo are trademarks of Evernote Corporation and used under a license.
Mopria® and the Mopria® logo are registered trademarks and service marks of Mopria Alliance, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.
WordPerfect is a registered trademark of Corel Corporation and/or its subsidiaries in Canada, the United States and/or other countries.
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.
•In this User's Guide, the LCD messages of the MFC-J6945DW are used unless otherwise specified.
•In this User's Guide, the illustrations of the MFC-J6945DW are used unless otherwise specified.
•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 v10.12.x. 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
•Before Using Your Machine
•Control Panel Overview
•Touchscreen LCD Overview
•Settings Screen Overview
•Navigate the Touchscreen
•Set the Ready Screen
•Set Default Function Screens
•Access Brother Utilities (Windows®)
•USB / Ethernet Port Locations on Your Brother Machine
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Before Using Your Machine
Before attempting any printing operation, confirm the following:
•Make sure you have installed the Brother software and drivers.
•For USB or network cable users: Make sure the interface cable is physically secure.
Selecting the correct type of paper
For high quality printing, it is important to select the correct type of paper. Be sure to read the information about acceptable paper before buying paper, and to determine the printable area depending on the settings in the printer driver.
Simultaneous printing, scanning and faxing
Your machine can print from your computer while sending or receiving a fax into memory or while scanning a document into the computer. Fax sending will not be stopped during printing from your computer. However, when the machine is copying or receiving a fax on paper, it pauses the printing operation, and then continues printing when copying or fax receiving has finished.
Firewall (Windows®)
If your computer is protected by a firewall and you are unable to network print, network scan, or PC-FAX, you
may need to configure the firewall settings. If you are using the Windows® Firewall and you installed the drivers using the steps in the installer, the necessary firewall settings have been already set. If you are using any other personal firewall software, see the User's Guide for your software or contact the software manufacturer.
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1. NFC (Near Field Communication) symbol (MFC-J6945DW)
You can use card authentication by touching the IC card to the NFC symbol on the control panel.
If your Android™ device supports the NFC feature, you can print from your device or scan documents to your device in the same way.
2.Touchscreen Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
Access menus and options by pressing them on the touchscreen.
3.Menu buttons
(Back)
Press to go back to the previous menu.
(Home)
Press to return to the Home screen.
(Cancel)
Press to cancel an operation.
4.Dial Pad
Press the numbers to dial telephone or fax numbers and to enter the number of copies.
5.LED Power Indicator
The LED lights up depending on the machine’s power status. When the machine is in Sleep Mode, the LED blinks.
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6. Power On/Off
Press to turn on the machine.
Press and hold down to turn off the machine. The touchscreen will display [Shutting Down] and will
stay on for a few seconds before turning itself off. If you have connected an external telephone or TAD, it is always available.
If you turn off the machine using , it will still clean the print head periodically to maintain print quality. To
prolong print head life, provide better ink efficiency, and maintain print quality, keep your machine connected to a power source at all times.
Related Information
•Introduction to Your Brother Machine
Related Topics:
•Near-Field Communication (NFC)
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Home > Introduction to Your Brother Machine > Touchscreen LCD Overview
Touchscreen LCD Overview
You can switch Home screens by swiping left or right or pressing d or c.
From the Home screens, you can access Shortcuts, Wi Fi® setup, Settings and Ink levels screens.
Home Screen
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This screen shows the machine’s status when the machine is idle. When displayed, it indicates that your machine is ready for the next command.
1.Date & Time
Displays the date and time set on the machine.
2. Quiet Mode
This icon appears when the [Quiet Mode] setting is set to [On].
The Quiet Mode setting can reduce printing noise. When Quiet Mode is turned on, the print speed becomes slower.
(MFC-J6545DW in USA only)
While appears, (Quiet Mode) is not displayed.
3. [Shortcuts]
Create Shortcuts for frequently-used operations, such as sending a fax, copying, scanning, Web Connect and Apps services.
• Three Shortcuts tabs are available with six Shortcuts on each tab.
•Press , displayed at the bottom of the screen to access the Home Screens.
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4. Wireless Status
Each icon in the following table shows the wireless network status:
Your machine is not connected to the wireless access point/router.
Press this button to configure wireless settings. For more detailed information, see the Quick Setup Guide.
The wireless network is connected.
A three-level indicator in each of the Home screens displays the current wireless signal strength.
The wireless access point/router cannot be detected.
The wireless setting is disabled.
You can configure wireless settings by pressing the Wireless Status button.
5. [Settings]
Press to access the [Settings] menu.
6. [Ink]
Displays the approximate available ink volume. Press to access the [Ink] menu.
When an ink cartridge is near the end of its life or having a problem, an error icon is displayed on the ink color.
7.Modes:
Press to switch to each mode.
[Fax] / [Copy] / [Scan] / [Secure Print] (MFC-J6945DW) / [Web] / [Apps] / [USB] / [LGR Copy Shortcuts]
8.Information icon
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New information from Brother appears in the information bar when the notification settings such as
[Message from Brother] and [Firmware Auto Check] are set to [On]. (Internet connection is needed, and data rates may apply.)
Press to view the details. 9. Warning icon
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The warning icon appears when there is an error or maintenance message; press to view the details, and then press to return to the Home screen.
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Related Information
•Introduction to Your Brother Machine
Related Topics:
•Set the Ready Screen
•Reduce Printing Noise
•Check the Ink Volume (Page Gauge)
•Settings Screen Overview
•Use the Ledger Copy Shortcuts
•Error and Maintenance Messages
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Home > Introduction to Your Brother Machine > Settings Screen Overview
Settings Screen Overview
The touchscreen shows the machine's status when you press [Settings].
Use the Settings menu to access all of your Brother machine's settings.
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1.Receive Mode
Displays the current Receive Mode.
2.[Maintenance]
Press to access the following menus:
•[Improve Print Quality]
•[Print Head Cleaning]
•[Remove Paper Scraps]
•[Ink Volume]
•[Ink Cartridge Model]
•[Print Setting Options]
3.[Wi-Fi]
Press to set up a wireless network connection.
If you are using a wireless connection, a three-level indicator on the screen displays the current wireless signal strength.
4.[Date & Time]
Displays the date and time.
Press to access the [Date & Time] menu.
5.[Quiet Mode]
Displays the Quiet Mode setting.
Press to access the [Quiet Mode] menu.
When this menu is set to [On], is displayed on the Home screen. (MFC-J6545DW in USA only: when is not displayed.)
6.[All Settings]
Press to access a menu of all of your machine's settings.
7.[Fax Preview]
Displays the Fax Preview setting.
Press to access the [Fax Preview] menu.
8.[Tray Setting]
Press to access the [Tray Setting] menu.
Use options in the Tray setting menu to change the paper size and type.
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Related Information
•Introduction to Your Brother Machine
Related Topics:
•Touchscreen LCD Overview
•Check the Ink Volume (Page Gauge)
•Distinctive Ring
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Home > Introduction to Your Brother Machine > Navigate the Touchscreen
Navigate the Touchscreen
Press your finger on the LCD to operate it. To display and access all the options, swipe left, right, up, down or press d c or a b on the LCD to scroll through them.
NOTE
•This product adopts the font of ARPHIC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
Related Information
• Introduction to Your Brother Machine
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Home > Introduction to Your Brother Machine > Set the Ready Screen
Set the Ready Screen
You can change the Ready screen to either the [Screen 1] , [Screen 2], [Screen 3], [Shortcuts 1],
[Shortcuts 2] or [Shortcuts 3] screen.
When the machine is idle or you press , the machine will go back to the screen that you have set.
1.Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [General Setup] > [Screen Settings] > [Home Screen].
2.Swipe up or down or press a or b to display the [Screen 1], [Screen 2], [Screen 3], [Shortcuts 1], [Shortcuts 2], or [Shortcuts 3] option, and then press the option you want.
3.Press .
The machine will go to your new Home screen.
Related Information
•Introduction to Your Brother Machine
Related Topics:
•Touchscreen LCD Overview
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Home > Introduction to Your Brother Machine > Set Default Function Screens
Set Default Function Screens
You can change the default screen of the Copy and Scan mode.
1.Do one of the following:
•when changing the copy screen:
Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [General Setup] > [Screen Settings] > [Copy Screen].
•when changing the scan screen:
Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [General Setup] > [Screen Settings] > [Scan Screen].
2.Swipe up or down or press a or b to display the copy or scan options, and then press the option you want in the default screen.
3.Press .
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• Introduction to Your Brother Machine
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Home > Introduction to Your Brother Machine > Access Brother Utilities (Windows®)
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
Click (Start) > All Programs > Brother > Brother Utilities.
•Windows® 8
Tap or click (Brother Utilities) either on the Start screen or the desktop.
•Windows® 8.1
Move your mouse to the lower left corner of the Start screen and click (if using a touch-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
Click > Brother > Brother Utilities.
2.Select your machine.
3. Select the operation you want to use.
Related Information
•Introduction to Your Brother Machine
•Uninstall the Brother Software and Drivers (Windows®)
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Home > Introduction to Your Brother Machine > Access Brother Utilities (Windows®) > Uninstall the Brother Software and Drivers (Windows®)
Uninstall the Brother Software and Drivers (Windows®)
1.Do one of the following:
•Windows® 7
Click (Start) > All Programs > Brother > Brother Utilities.
•Windows® 8
Tap or click (Brother Utilities) either on the Start screen or the desktop.
•Windows® 8.1
Move your mouse to the lower left corner of the Start screen and click (if using a touch-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
Click > Brother > Brother Utilities.
2.Click the drop-down list, and then select your model name (if not already selected). Click Tools in the left navigation bar, and then click Uninstall.
Follow the instructions in the dialog box to uninstall the software and drivers.
Related Information
• Access Brother Utilities (Windows®)
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Home > Introduction to Your Brother Machine > USB / Ethernet Port Locations on Your Brother Machine
USB / Ethernet Port Locations on Your Brother Machine
The USB and Ethernet ports are located inside the machine.
•When connecting the USB or Ethernet cable, follow the instructions in the installation process.
•To install the Full Driver & Software Package necessary for operating your machine, 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.
1.Place both hands under the plastic tabs on both sides of the machine to lift the scanner cover (1) into the open position.
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2. Locate the correct port (based on the cable you are using) inside the machine as shown.
Carefully guide the cable through the cable channel and out the back of the machine. 3. Gently close the scanner cover using both hands.
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Related Information
• Introduction to Your Brother Machine
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Home > Paper Handling
Paper Handling
•Load Paper
•Load Documents
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