Brother HL-L2395DW, MFC-L2750DW, MFC-L2750DWXL, MFC-L2730DW, MFC-L2717DW User Manual

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HL-L2390DW DCP-L2550DW HL-L2395DW MFC-L2690DW MFC-L2690DWXL MFC-L2710DW MFC-L2717DW MFC-L2730DW MFC-L2750DW MFC-L2750DWXL

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Before You Use Your Brother Machine ............................................................................................... 1

Definitions of Notes........................................................................................................................................ 2

Notice - Disclaimer of Warranties (USA and Canada) ................................................................................... 3

Trademarks.................................................................................................................................................... 4

Important Note ...............................................................................................................................................5

Introduction to Your Brother Machine................................................................................................. 6

Control Panel Overview .................................................................................................................................7

Control Panel Overview ...............................................................................................................................12

Touchscreen LCD Overview......................................................................................................................... 13

How to Navigate the Touchscreen LCD ....................................................................................................... 16

Settings Screen Overview ...........................................................................................................................18

Access Brother Utilities (Windows) .............................................................................................................. 19

Uninstall the Brother Software and Drivers (Windows) ...................................................................... 21

Paper Handling.................................................................................................................................... 22

Load Paper................................................................................................................................................... 23

Load and Print Using the Paper Tray ................................................................................................. 24

Load and Print Paper in the Manual Feed Slot .................................................................................. 27

Paper Settings.............................................................................................................................................. 34

Change the Paper Size and Paper Type............................................................................................ 35

Change the Check Paper Size Setting...............................................................................................36

Recommended Print Media ......................................................................................................................... 37

Load Documents.......................................................................................................................................... 38

Load Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) ............................................................. 39

Load Documents on the Scanner Glass............................................................................................. 40

Unscannable and Unprintable Areas ...........................................................................................................41

Using Special Paper..................................................................................................................................... 42

Print ...................................................................................................................................................... 43

Print from Your Computer (Windows)........................................................................................................... 44

Print a Document (Windows).............................................................................................................. 45

Print Settings (Windows) .................................................................................................................... 47

Change the Default Print Settings (Windows) .................................................................................... 51

Print a Document Using the BR-Script3 Printer Driver (PostScript® 3™ Language Emulation)

(Windows) .......................................................................................................................................... 52

Monitor the Status of the Machine from Your Computer (Windows) .................................................. 53

Print from Your Computer (Mac) ..................................................................................................................54

Print a Document (Mac) ..................................................................................................................... 55

Print Options (Mac) ............................................................................................................................ 56

Monitor the Status of the Machine from Your Computer (Mac) .......................................................... 61

Cancel a Print Job........................................................................................................................................62

Test Print ...................................................................................................................................................... 63

Scan...................................................................................................................................................... 64

Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine ............................................................................... 65

Scan Photos and Graphics................................................................................................................. 66

Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File .................................................................................. 69

Scan to an Editable Text File (OCR) .................................................................................................. 72

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Scan to Email Attachment .................................................................................................................. 75

Scan to FTP ....................................................................................................................................... 78

Scan to Network (Windows) ............................................................................................................... 83

Web Services for Scanning on Your Network (Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10) ................ 89

Change Scan Button Settings from ControlCenter4 (Windows)......................................................... 93

Change Scan Button Settings from Brother iPrint&Scan (Mac) ......................................................... 97

Configure Certificate for Signed PDF ................................................................................................. 98

Disable Scanning from Your Computer .............................................................................................. 99

Scan from Your Computer (Windows)........................................................................................................100

Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) ....................................................................... 101

Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows)................................................................. 118

Scan Using Nuance™ PaperPort™ 14SE or Other Windows Applications....................................... 134

Scan Using Windows Fax and Scan ................................................................................................ 139

Scan from Your Computer (Mac)................................................................................................................ 142

Scan Using Brother iPrint&Scan (Mac) ............................................................................................ 143

Scan Using TWAIN-Compliant Applications (Mac)........................................................................... 144

Configure Scan Settings Using Web Based Management......................................................................... 148

Set the Scan File Name Using Web Based Management................................................................ 149

Copy ................................................................................................................................................... 150

Copy a Document ......................................................................................................................................151

Enlarge or Reduce Copied Images............................................................................................................ 153

Make N in 1 Copies Using the Page Layout Feature................................................................................. 155

Sort Copies ................................................................................................................................................157

Copy an ID Card ........................................................................................................................................159

Copy on Both Sides of the Paper (2-sided Copy) ...................................................................................... 161

Copy Options .............................................................................................................................................163

Fax ...................................................................................................................................................... 166

Send a Fax.................................................................................................................................................167

Send a Fax ....................................................................................................................................... 168

Send a 2-sided Fax from the ADF....................................................................................................172

Send a Fax Manually........................................................................................................................ 173

Send a Fax at the End of a Conversation ........................................................................................ 174

Send the Same Fax to More than One Recipient (Broadcasting) .................................................... 175

Send a Fax in Real Time..................................................................................................................178

Send a Fax at a Specified Time (Delayed Fax)................................................................................ 179

Add a Cover Page to Your Fax.........................................................................................................180

Cancel a Fax in Progress ................................................................................................................. 183

Check and Cancel a Pending Fax....................................................................................................184

Fax Options ...................................................................................................................................... 185

Receive a Fax ............................................................................................................................................ 187

Receive Mode Settings .................................................................................................................... 188

Memory Receive Options ................................................................................................................. 200

Remote Fax Retrieval....................................................................................................................... 209

Voice Operations and Fax Numbers.......................................................................................................... 215

Voice Operations..............................................................................................................................216

Store Fax Numbers ..........................................................................................................................224

Dial a Number Using One Touch Dial............................................................................................... 228

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Dial a Number Using Speed Dial ..................................................................................................... 231

Set up Groups for Broadcasting ....................................................................................................... 234

Dial Access Codes and Credit Card Numbers ................................................................................. 240

Telephone Services and External Devices................................................................................................. 242

Voice Mail.........................................................................................................................................243

Distinctive Ring................................................................................................................................. 244

Caller ID ........................................................................................................................................... 249

External TAD (Telephone Answering Device)................................................................................... 250

External and Extension Telephones ................................................................................................. 253

Multi-line Connections (PBX) ........................................................................................................... 259

Fax Reports................................................................................................................................................ 260

Print a Transmission Verification Report .......................................................................................... 261

Print a Fax Journal ........................................................................................................................... 262

PC-FAX...................................................................................................................................................... 264

PC-FAX for Windows ....................................................................................................................... 265

PC-FAX for Mac ..............................................................................................................................290

Network .............................................................................................................................................. 293

Supported Basic Network Features ...........................................................................................................294

Network Management Software and Utilities ............................................................................................. 295

Learn about Network Management Software and Utilities ............................................................... 296

Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network ....................................297

Before Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network................................................... 298

Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network..............................................................................299

Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the One Push Method of Wi-Fi Protected

Setup™ (WPS).................................................................................................................................. 300

Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected

Setup™ (WPS).................................................................................................................................. 302

Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the Machine's Control Panel Setup Wizard306

Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network When the SSID Is Not Broadcast ........................ 309

Use Wi-Fi Direct®............................................................................................................................. 312

Advanced Network Features......................................................................................................................325

Print the Network Configuration Report............................................................................................ 326

Print the WLAN Report.....................................................................................................................327

Synchronize Time with the SNTP Server Using Web Based Management ..................................... 330

Technical Information for Advanced Users................................................................................................. 334

Reset the Network Settings to the Factory Settings.........................................................................335

Security .............................................................................................................................................. 336

Lock the Machine Settings......................................................................................................................... 337

Setting Lock Overview...................................................................................................................... 338

Network Security Features.........................................................................................................................342

Before Using Network Security Features ......................................................................................... 343

Secure Function Lock 3.0................................................................................................................. 344

Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/TLS...............................................................350

Send an Email Securely ................................................................................................................... 383

Mobile/Web Connect......................................................................................................................... 388

Brother Web Connect................................................................................................................................. 389

Brother Web Connect Overview.......................................................................................................390

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Online Services Used with Brother Web Connect............................................................................391

Conditions for Using Brother Web Connect...................................................................................... 393

Set Up Brother Web Connect...........................................................................................................397

Scan and Upload Documents Using Brother Web Connect.............................................................407

Download and Print Documents Using Brother Web Connect ......................................................... 408

Google Cloud Print..................................................................................................................................... 411

Google Cloud Print Overview ........................................................................................................... 412

Before Using Google Cloud Print ..................................................................................................... 413

Print from Google Chrome™ or Chrome OS™................................................................................. 417

Print from Google Drive™ for Mobile ................................................................................................ 418

Print from Gmail™ Webmail Service for Mobile................................................................................419

AirPrint .......................................................................................................................................................420

AirPrint Overview.............................................................................................................................. 421

Before Using AirPrint........................................................................................................................422

Print Using AirPrint ........................................................................................................................... 425

Scan Using AirPrint .......................................................................................................................... 429

Send a Fax Using AirPrint (For MFC Models)..................................................................................432

Mobile Printing for Windows....................................................................................................................... 435

Mopria® Print Service................................................................................................................................. 436

Brother iPrint&Scan for Mobile Devices..................................................................................................... 437

Near-Field Communication (NFC).............................................................................................................. 438

ControlCenter .................................................................................................................................... 439

ControlCenter4 (Windows).........................................................................................................................440

Change the Operation Mode in ControlCenter4 (Windows) ............................................................441

Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows) ....................................................................... 443

Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows)................................................................. 444

Set Up the Brother Machine Using ControlCenter4 (Windows) ....................................................... 445

Create a Custom Tab Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows).......................................447

Brother iPrint&Scan for Windows and Mac.................................................................................... 449

Brother iPrint&Scan Overview.................................................................................................................... 450

Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................ 451

Error and Maintenance Messages ............................................................................................................. 452

Error Messages When Using the Brother Web Connect Feature .............................................................. 461

Document Jams ......................................................................................................................................... 463

Document is Jammed in the Top of the ADF Unit ............................................................................ 464

Document is Jammed under the Document Cover .......................................................................... 465

Remove Small Scraps of Paper Jammed in the ADF ...................................................................... 466

Paper Jams................................................................................................................................................ 467

Paper is Jammed in the Paper Tray.................................................................................................468

Paper is Jammed in the Output Paper Tray ..................................................................................... 470

Paper is Jammed in the Back of the Machine .................................................................................. 471

Paper is Jammed inside the Machine .............................................................................................. 473

Paper is Jammed in the 2-sided Tray............................................................................................... 475

Printing Problems.......................................................................................................................................477

Improve the Print Quality............................................................................................................................ 480

Telephone and Fax Problems ....................................................................................................................485

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Set Dial Tone Detection....................................................................................................................490

Set Telephone Line Compatibility for Interference and VoIP Systems ............................................. 491

Network Problems......................................................................................................................................493

Error Messages for Network Problems ............................................................................................ 494

Where Can I Find My Brother Machine's Network Settings? ...........................................................496

I Cannot Complete the Wireless Network Setup Configuration........................................................ 497

Use the Network Connection Repair Tool (Windows) ...................................................................... 499

My Brother Machine Cannot Print, Scan, or PC-FAX Receive over the Network............................. 500

I Want to Check that My Network Devices are Working Correctly ................................................... 502

Google Cloud Print Problems..................................................................................................................... 503

AirPrint Problems ....................................................................................................................................... 504

Other Problems.......................................................................................................................................... 505

Transfer Your Faxes or Fax Journal Report............................................................................................... 507

Transfer Faxes to Another Fax Machine .......................................................................................... 508

Transfer Faxes to Your Computer .................................................................................................... 509

Transfer the Fax Journal Report to Another Fax Machine ............................................................... 511

Machine Information................................................................................................................................... 512

Check the Serial Number ................................................................................................................. 513

Check the Firmware Version ............................................................................................................ 514

Reset Functions Overview ............................................................................................................... 515

Reset Your Brother Machine ............................................................................................................517

Routine Maintenance ........................................................................................................................ 519

Replace Supplies ....................................................................................................................................... 520

Replace the Toner Cartridge ............................................................................................................522

Replace the Drum Unit ..................................................................................................................... 525

Reset the Drum Counter .................................................................................................................. 527

Clean the Machine ..................................................................................................................................... 528

Clean the Scanner............................................................................................................................ 530

Clean the Touchscreen LCD ............................................................................................................531

Clean the Corona Wire.....................................................................................................................532

Clean the Drum Unit Using Drum Dot Print......................................................................................533

Clean the Paper Pick-up Rollers ...................................................................................................... 539

Check the Remaining Part Life ..................................................................................................................540

Pack and Ship Your Brother Machine ........................................................................................................541

Machine Settings............................................................................................................................... 543

Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel..................................................................................... 544

In the Event of Power Failure (Memory Storage) ............................................................................. 545

General Settings............................................................................................................................... 546

Save Your Favorite Settings as a Shortcut.......................................................................................571

Print Reports .................................................................................................................................... 574

Settings and Features Tables...........................................................................................................577

Change Machine Settings from Your Computer......................................................................................... 611

Change Machine Settings Using Web Based Management ............................................................ 612

Change the Machine Settings Using Remote Setup ........................................................................ 617

Appendix............................................................................................................................................ 628

Specifications............................................................................................................................................. 629

How to Enter Text on Your Brother Machine .............................................................................................. 637

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Supplies .....................................................................................................................................................640

Brother Numbers........................................................................................................................................642

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• 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:

WARNING

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

NOTE

Bold Bold style identifies buttons on the machine's control panel or computer screen.

Italics Italicized style emphasizes an important point or refers you to a related topic.

Courier New

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

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injuries.

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

NOTE specifies the operating environment, conditions for installation, or special conditions of use.

Tips icons indicate helpful hints and supplementary information.

Electrical Hazard icons alert you to possible electrical shock.

Fire Hazard icons alert you to the possibility of a fire.

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

Prohibition icons indicate actions you must not perform.

Courier New font identifies messages shown on the machine's LCD.

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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

BROTHER is either a trademark or a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server, SharePoint, Internet Explorer, PowerPoint, Excel, OneNote and OneDrive

are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Apple, Mac, macOS, Safari, AirPrint, the AirPrint logo, iPad, iPhone and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other countries.

App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Nuance and PaperPort are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc. or its affiliates

in the United States and/or other countries. PostScript and PostScript 3 are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in

the United States and/or other countries. Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Alliance and Wi-Fi Direct are registered trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance®.

WPA, WPA2, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, Wi-Fi Protected Setup and Wi-Fi Protected Setup logo are trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance®.

Android, Gmail, Google Cloud Print, Google Drive, Google Chrome, Chrome OS and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc. Use of these trademarks is subject to Google Permissions.

Mopria® and the Mopria® Logo are registered trademarks and service marks of Mopria Alliance, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.

Mozilla and Firefox are registered trademarks of the Mozilla Foundation. Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. Evernote and the Evernote Elephant logo are trademarks of Evernote Corporation and used under a license.

The Bluetooth® word mark is a registered trademark owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Brother Industries, Ltd. is under license.

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.

• Not all models are available in all countries.

• 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-L2750DW are used unless otherwise specified.

• In this User's Guide, the illustrations of the MFC-L2750DW 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 v10.10.5. Screens on your computer may vary depending on your operating system.

• The contents of this guide and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.

• This documentation is both for MFC and DCP models. In this User's Guide, DCP models includes HL-XXXX (where XXXX is the name of your model).

• Not all features are available in countries subject to applicable export restrictions.

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• How to Navigate the Touchscreen LCD

• Settings Screen Overview

• Access Brother Utilities (Windows)

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Control Panel Overview

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MFC-L2717DW

The control panel may vary depending on your model.

>> MFC-L2690DW/MFC-L2690DWXL/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2717DW >> HL-L2390DW/DCP-L2550DW

MFC-L2690DW/MFC-L2690DWXL/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2717DW

1. One Touch Buttons

Store and recall up to eight fax and telephone numbers. To access stored One Touch fax and telephone numbers 1-4, press the One Touch button assigned to that

number. To access stored One Touch fax and telephone numbers 5-8, press and hold Shift as you press the button.

2. Function Buttons

Redial/Pause

Press to dial the last number you called. This button also inserts a pause when programming quick dial numbers or when dialing a number manually.

Hook

Press Hook before dialing to ensure a fax machine answers, and then press Start. If the machine is in Fax/Tel (F/T) Mode and you pick up the handset of an external telephone during the

F/T ring (pseudo double-rings), press Hook to talk.

WiFi (for wireless models)

Press the WiFi button and launch the wireless installer on your computer. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up a wireless connection between your machine and your network.

When the WiFi light is on, your Brother machine is connected to a wireless access point. When the WiFi light blinks, the wireless connection is down, or your machine is in the process of connecting to a wireless access point.

Resolution (for certain models only)

Press to change the Fax resolution.

2 in 1 (ID) Copy

Press to copy both sides of an identification card onto a single page.

2-sided

Fax Only

01/01 12:00AM

□□■□□

100% Auto

Stack Copies:01

5 6

Press to copy on both sides of a sheet of paper.

Options

Press to access temporary settings for faxing, scanning, or copying.

3. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

Displays messages to help you set up and use the machine. If the machine is in Fax Mode, the LCD displays:

a. Date & Time b. Receive Mode When you press COPY, the LCD displays:

c. Type of copy d. Number of copies e. Quality f. Contrast g. Copy ratio

4. Mode Buttons

FAX

Press to switch the machine to Fax Mode.

SCAN

Press to switch the machine to Scan Mode.

COPY

Press to switch the machine to Copy Mode.

5. Menu Buttons

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2 3

Clear

Press to delete entered data or cancel the current setting.

Press to access the Menu for programming your machine settings.

Press to store your machine settings.

d or c

Press to scroll back or forward through menu selections.

a or b

• Press to scroll up or down through menus and options.

• Press to change the resolution in Fax Mode.

Press to access speed dial numbers.

6. Dial Pad

• Use to dial fax and telephone numbers.

• Use as a keyboard to enter text or characters.

8. Stop/Exit

9. Start

Power On/Off

• Turn on the machine by pressing .

• Turn off the machine by pressing and holding

for a few seconds before turning off. If you have an external telephone or TAD connected, it is always available.

• Press to stop an operation.

• Press to exit from a menu.

• Press to start sending faxes.

• Press to start copying.

• Press to start scanning documents.

HL-L2390DW/DCP-L2550DW

. The LCD displays [Shutting Down] and stays on

1. Power On/Off

□□■□□

100% Auto

Stack Copies:01

MFC-L2690W

5 6

• Turn on the machine by pressing .

• Turn off the machine by pressing and holding

for a few seconds before turning off.

2. Function Buttons

Copy/Scan Options

Press to access temporary settings for scanning or copying.

WiFi (for wireless models)

Press the WiFi button and launch the wireless installer on your computer. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up a wireless connection between your machine and your network.

Scan

Press to switch the machine to Scan Mode.

2 in 1 (ID) Copy

Press to copy both sides of an identification card onto a single page.

3. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

Displays messages to help you set up and use the machine. If the machine is in Ready Mode or Copy Mode, the LCD displays:

.. The LCD displays [Shutting Down] and stays on

a. Type of copy b. Number of copies c. Quality d. Contrast e. Copy ratio

4. Menu Buttons

Press to access the Menu for programming your machine settings.

Clear

• Press to delete entered data.

• Press to cancel the current setting.

Press to store your machine settings.

a or b

Press to scroll up or down through menus and options.

5. Stop/Exit

• Press to stop an operation.

• Press to exit from a menu.

6. Start

• Press to start copying.

• Press to start scanning documents.

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The control panel may vary depending on your model.

1. Near Field Communication (NFC) (HL-L2395DW/MFC-L2750DW/MFC-L2750DWXL)

If your Android™ device supports the NFC feature, you can print from your device or scan documents to your device by touching it to the NFC symbol on the control panel.

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 (Numerical buttons)

Press the numbers on the touchpanel 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.

Power On/Off

• Turn on the machine by pressing .

• Turn off the machine by pressing and holding down . The touchscreen LCD displays [Shutting

Down] and stays on for a few seconds before turning off. If you have an external telephone or TAD connected, it is always available.

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Touchscreen LCD Overview

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When a Home screen is displayed, press d or c to display the other Home screens. The Home screen displays the machine's status when the machine is idle. When displayed, this screen indicates

that your machine is ready for the next command. The available features will vary depending on your model.

1. Date & Time Displays the date and time set on the machine.

2. Modes

•

• [Scan]

•

• [Web]

•

[Fax]

Press to access Fax mode.

[Copy]

Press to access Copy mode.

Press to access Scan mode.

[Secure Print]

Press to access the [Secure Print] option.

Press to connect the Brother machine to an Internet service.

[Apps]

Press to connect the Brother machine to the Brother Apps service.

Toner

Displays the remaining toner life. Press to access the [Toner] menu.

When the Toner cartridge is near the end of life or has a problem, an error icon appears on the Toner icon.

4. [Settings]

0 Max

Press to access the [Settings] menu.

If Secure Function Lock or Setting Lock has been turned on, a lock icon appears on the LCD. You must unlock the machine to use Settings.

5. or

(Wireless Status for wireless models)

Press to configure wireless settings. If you are using a wireless connection, a four-level indicator in each of the Home screens displays the current

wireless signal strength.

Wireless LAN Disabled

6. [Shortcuts]

Press to create Shortcuts for frequently-used operations, such as sending a fax, making a copy, scanning and using Web Connect.

• Three Shortcuts screens are available with up to four Shortcuts on each Shortcuts screen. A total of 12 Shortcuts are available.

• To display the other Shortcuts screens, press d or c.

Stored Fax(es)

The number of received faxes in memory appears at the top of the screen.

Press , and then press [Yes] to print the faxes.

Warning icon

The warning icon appears when there is an error or maintenance message; press the message area to

view it, and then press to return to Ready Mode.

NOTE

• This product adopts the font of ARPHIC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

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How to Navigate the Touchscreen LCD

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Press your finger on the LCD to operate it. To display and access all the options, press d c or a b on the LCD to scroll through them.

The following steps explain how to navigate through changing a machine setting. In this example, the LCD Backlight setting is changed from [Light] to [Med].

IMPORTANT

DO NOT press the LCD with a sharp object such as a pen or stylus. It may damage the machine.

NOTE

DO NOT touch the LCD immediately after plugging in the power cord or turning on the machine. Doing this may cause an error.

1. Press ([Settings]).

2. Press [All Settings].

3. Press a or b to display the [General Setup] option, and then press [General Setup].

4. Press a or b to display the [LCD Settings] option, and then press [LCD Settings].

5. Press [Backlight].

6. Press [Med].

7. Press .

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Press to view the current machine status on the LCD.

Use the Settings menu to access all of your Brother machine's settings.

1. Toner

• Displays the remaining toner life.

• Press to access the [Toner] menu.

2. Tray Setting

Press to change the paper size and paper type settings.

3. Eco Mode

Press to access the [Eco Mode] menu.

4. Network

• Press to set up a network connection.

• A four-level indicator on the screen displays the current wireless signal strength if you are using a wireless connection.

5. Wi-Fi Direct

Press to set up a Wi-Fi Direct™ network connection.

6. All Settings

Press to access the menu of all machine settings.

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Access Brother Utilities (Windows)

Brother Utilities is an application launcher that offers convenient access to all Brother applications installed on

your computer.

1. Do one of the following:

• (Windows 7)

Click

• (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 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

2. Select your machine (where XXXX is the name of your model).

(Start) > All Programs > Brother > Brother Utilities.

> Brother > Brother Utilities.

(if you are using a touch-

3. Choose the operation you want to use.

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Uninstall the Brother Software and Drivers (Windows)

1. Do one of the following:

• (Windows 7)

Click

• (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 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

2. Select your model from the drop-down list (if it is not already selected).

3. Click Tools in the left navigation bar.

• If the Software Update Notification icon is visible, select it, and then click Check now > Check for Software Updates > Update. Follow the on-screen instructions.

• If the Software Update Notification icon is not visible, go to the next step.

4. Click Uninstall in the Tools section of Brother Utilities. Follow the instructions in the dialog box to uninstall the software and drivers.

(Start) > All Programs > Brother > Brother Utilities.

(if you are using a touch-

> Brother > Brother Utilities.

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• If the Check Size setting is set to On and you pull the paper tray out of the machine, a message appears on the LCD asking if you want to change the paper size and paper type. Change the paper size and paper type settings if needed, following the LCD instructions.

• When you load a different size and type of paper in the tray, you must also change the Paper Size and Paper Type settings in the machine, or on your computer.

1. Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine.

2. Press and slide the paper guides to fit the paper. Press the green release levers to slide the paper guides.

For Legal or Folio size paper, press the release button (1) in the bottom of the paper tray and then pull out the back of the paper tray. (Legal and Folio size paper are not available in some regions.)

3. Fan the stack of paper well.

4. Load paper in the paper tray with the printing surface face down.

5. Make sure the paper is below the maximum paper mark (b b b). Overfilling the paper tray will cause paper jams.

6. Slowly push the paper tray completely into the machine.

7. Lift the support flap to prevent paper from sliding off the output tray.

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• Load and Print Plain Paper, Thin Paper, Recycled Paper and Bond Paper in the Manual

Feed Slot

• Load and Print on Thick Paper and Labels in the Manual Feed Slot

• Load and Print on Envelopes in the Manual Feed Slot

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Plain Paper, Thin Paper, Recycled Paper and Bond Paper in the Manual Feed Slot

Load and Print Plain Paper, Thin Paper, Recycled Paper and Bond Paper in the Manual Feed Slot

When you load a different paper size in the tray, you must change the Paper Size setting in the machine or on your computer at the same time.

1. Lift the support flap to prevent paper from sliding off the face down output tray.

2. Open the manual feed slot cover.

3. Use both hands to slide the manual feed slot paper guides to fit the width of the paper you are using.

4. Using both hands, put one full sheet of paper in the manual feed slot until the front edge touches the paper feed roller. When you feel the machine pull it in, let go.

• Load paper into the manual feed slot with the printing surface facing up.

• Make sure the paper is straight and in the correct position in the manual feed slot. If it is not, the paper may not be fed correctly, resulting in a skewed printout or a paper jam.

• To remove a small printout from the output tray, use both hands to lift up the scanner cover.

• You can still use the machine while the scanner cover is up. To close the scanner cover, push it down with both hands.

5. Send your print job to the machine.

Change your print preferences in the Print screen before sending the print job from your computer.

6. After the printed page comes out from the machine, load the next sheet of paper in the manual feed slot. Repeat for each page that you want to print.

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Load and Print on Thick Paper and Labels in the Manual Feed Slot

When you load a different paper size in the tray, you must change the Paper Size setting in the machine or on your computer at the same time.

1. Open the machine's back cover (the face up output tray).

The machine automatically turns on Manual Feed mode when you load paper in the manual feed slot.

2. On the front of the machine, open the manual feed slot cover.

3. Use both hands to slide the manual feed slot paper guides to fit the width of the paper that you are using.

4. Using both hands, put one full sheet of paper in the manual feed slot until the front edge touches the paper feed roller. When you feel the machine pull it in, let go.

• Load paper into the manual feed slot with the printing surface facing up.

• Pull the paper out completely if you must reload the paper into the manual feed slot.

• Do not put more than one sheet of paper in the manual feed slot at one time, as it may cause a jam.

• Make sure the paper is straight and in the correct position in the manual feed slot. If it is not, the paper may not be fed correctly, resulting in a skewed printout or a paper jam.

5. Send your print job to the machine.

Change your print preferences in the Print screen before sending the print job from your computer.

6. After the printed page comes out from the back of the machine, load the next sheet of paper in the manual feed slot. Repeat for each page that you want to print.

7. Close the back cover (the face up output tray) until it locks in the closed position.

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Load and Print on Envelopes in the Manual Feed Slot

When you load a different paper size in the tray, you must change the Paper Size setting in the machine or on your computer at the same time.

1. Open the machine's back cover (the face up output tray).

The machine automatically turns on Manual Feed mode when you load paper in the manual feed slot.

2. Pull down the two green levers, one on the left side and one on the right side, as shown in the illustration.

3. On the front of the machine, open the manual feed slot cover.

4. Use both hands to slide the manual feed slot paper guides to fit the width of the paper that you are using.

5. Using both hands, put one envelope in the manual feed slot until the front edge touches the paper feed roller. When you feel the machine pull it in, let go.

• Load the envelope into the manual feed slot with the printing surface facing up.

• Pull the envelope out completely when you reload the envelope into the manual feed slot.

• Do not put more than one envelope in the manual feed slot at one time, as it may cause a jam.

• Make sure the envelope is straight and in the correct position on the manual feed slot. If it is not, the envelope may not be fed correctly, resulting in a skewed printout or a paper jam.

6. Send your print job to the machine.

Change your print preferences in the Print dialog box before sending the print job from your computer.

Settings Options for Envelopes

Paper Size Com-10

Monarch

Media Type Envelopes

Env. Thick

Env. Thin

7. After the printed envelope comes out of the machine, put in the next envelope. Repeat for each envelope that you want to print.

8. When you have finished printing, return the two green levers you adjusted in the earlier step back to their original positions.

9. Close the back cover (the face up output tray) until it locks in the closed position.

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Change the Paper Size and Paper Type

When you change the size and type of the paper you load in the tray, you must change the Paper Size and Paper Type settings on the LCD at the same time.

>> HL-L2390DW/DCP-L2550DW/MFC-L2690DW/MFC-L2690DWXL/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2717DW >> HL-L2395DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW/MFC-L2750DWXL

HL-L2390DW/DCP-L2550DW/MFC-L2690DW/MFC-L2690DWXL/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2717DW

1. Press Menu.

2. Press a or b to display the [General Setup] option, and then press OK.

3. Press a or b to display the [Tray Setting] option, and then press OK.

4. Press a or b to display the [Paper Type] option, and then press OK.

5. Press a or b to display the [Thin Paper], [Plain Paper], [Thick Paper], or [Recycled Paper] option, and then press OK.

6. Press a or b to display the [Paper Size] option, and then press OK.

7. Press a or b to display the [Letter], [Legal], [Executive], [A5], [A5(Long Edge)], [A6], [Mexico Legal], [India Legal], [Folio], or [A4] option, and then press OK.

8. Press Stop/Exit.

HL-L2395DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW/MFC-L2750DWXL

1. Press Type].

2. Press a or b to display the [Thin], [Plain Paper], [Thick], [Thicker] or [Recycled Paper] option, and press the option you want.

The paper type may vary depending on your model.

3. Press [Paper Size].

4. Press a or b to display the [A4], [Letter], [A5], [A5(Long Edge)], [A6], [Executive], [Legal], [Mexico Legal],[India Legal] or [Folio] option, and press the option you want.

5. Press

[Settings] > [All Settings] > [General Setup] > [Tray Setting] > [Paper

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Change the Check Paper Size Setting

When you turn on your machine's Check Size setting, the machine displays a message when you remove a paper tray, asking if you changed the paper size and paper type.

The default setting is On.

>> HL-L2390DW/DCP-L2550DW/MFC-L2690DW/MFC-L2690DWXL/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2717DW >> HL-L2395DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW/MFC-L2750DWXL

HL-L2390DW/DCP-L2550DW/MFC-L2690DW/MFC-L2690DWXL/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2717DW

1. Press Menu.

2. Press a or b to display the [General Setup] option, and then press OK.

3. Press a or b to display the [Tray Setting] option, and then press OK.

4. Press a or b to display the [Check Size] option, and then press OK.

5. Press a or b to select the [On] or [Off] option, and then press OK.

6. Press Stop/Exit.

HL-L2395DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW/MFC-L2750DWXL

1. Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [General Setup] > [Tray Setting] > [Check Size].

2. Press [On] or [Off].

3. Press

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Recommended Print Media

To get the best print quality, we recommend using the paper listed in the table.

Paper Type Item

Plain Paper Xerox 4200DP 20 lb

Hammermill Laser Print (24 lb = 90 g/m2)

Recycled Paper No specific brand recommended

Labels Avery laser labels white #5160

Envelopes No specific brand recommended

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

• Load Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)

• Load Documents on the Scanner Glass

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Load Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)

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Use the ADF when copying or scanning multiple-page, standard-sized documents.

• The ADF can hold up to 50 pages and feed each sheet individually.

• Use standard 20 lb (80 g/m2) paper.

• Make sure documents with correction fluid or written in ink are completely dry.

IMPORTANT

• DO NOT leave thick documents on the scanner glass. If you do this, the ADF may jam.

• DO NOT use paper that is curled, wrinkled, folded, ripped, stapled, paper-clipped, pasted, or taped.

• DO NOT use cardboard, newspaper, or fabric.

• To avoid damaging your machine while using the ADF, DO NOT pull on the document while it is feeding.

Document Sizes Supported

Length:

Width: 4.1 to 8.5 in. (105 to 215.9 mm)

Weight:

1. Unfold the ADF document output support flap.

2. Fan the pages well.

3. Stagger the pages of your document and load it face up and top edge first, into the ADF as shown in the illustration.

5.8 to 14.0 in. (147.3 to 355.6 mm)

16 to 28 lb (60 to 105 g/m2)

4. Adjust the paper guides to fit the width of your document.

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Load Documents on the Scanner Glass

Use the scanner glass to fax, copy, or scan one page at a time.

Document Sizes Supported

Length:

Width: Up to 8.5 in. (215.9 mm)

Weight: Up to 4.4 lb (2 kg)

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

1. Lift the document cover.

2. Place the document on the scanner glass face down.

3. Place the corner of the page in the upper left corner of the scanner glass.

Up to 11.8 in. (300 mm)

4. Close the document cover. If the document is a book or is thick, gently press on the document cover.

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Unscannable and Unprintable Areas

The measurements in the table below show maximum unscannable and unprintable areas from the edges of the most commonly-used paper sizes. These measurements may vary depending on the paper size or settings in the application you are using.

Do not attempt to scan, copy, or print into these areas; your output will not reflect anything in these areas.

Usage Document Size Top (1)

Bottom (3)

Fax (Sending) Letter, Legal 0.12 in. (3 mm) 0.16 in. (4 mm)

A4 0.12 in. (3 mm) (ADF)

Copy

Scan Letter 0.12 in. (3 mm) 0.12 in. (3 mm)

Print Letter, Legal 0.16 in. (4.2 mm) 0.16 in. (4.2 mm)

Letter, Legal 0.12 in. (3 mm) 0.16 in. (4 mm)

A4 0.12 in. (3 mm) 0.12 in. (3 mm)

Legal 0.12 in. (3 mm) 0.12 in. (3 mm)

A4 0.16 in. (4.2 mm) 0.16 in. (4.2 mm)

Left (2)

Right (4)

0.04 in. (1 mm) (Scanner Glass)

0.12 in. (3 mm)

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Using Special Paper

Always test paper samples before purchasing them to ensure desirable performance.

• DO NOT use inkjet paper; it may cause a paper jam or damage your machine.

• If you use bond paper, paper with a rough surface, or paper that is wrinkled or creased, the paper may exhibit degraded performance.

Store paper in its original packaging and keep it sealed. Keep the paper flat and away from moisture, direct sunlight and heat.

IMPORTANT

Some types of paper may not perform well or may cause damage to your machine. DO NOT use paper:

• that is highly textured

• that is extremely smooth or shiny

• that is curled or warped

• that is coated or has a chemical finish

• that is damaged, creased or folded

• that exceeds the recommended weight specification in this guide

• with tabs and staples

• with letterheads using low temperature dyes or thermography

• that is multipart or carbonless

• that is designed for inkjet printing If you use any of the types of paper listed above, they may damage your machine. This damage is not

covered under any Brother warranty or service agreement.

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Print a Document (Windows)

1. Select the print command in your application.

2. Select Brother XXX-XXXX (where XXXX is the name of your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button.

The printer driver window appears.

3. Make sure you have loaded the correct size paper in the paper tray.

4. Click the Paper Size drop-down list, and then select your paper size.

5. In the Orientation field, select the Portrait or Landscape option to set the orientation of your printout.

If your application contains a similar setting, we recommend that you set the orientation using the application.

6. Type the number of copies (1-999) you want in the Copies field.

7. Click the Media Type drop-down list, and then select the type of paper you are using.

8. To print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper or print one page of your document on multiple sheets, click the Multiple Page drop-down list, and then select your options.

9. Change other printer settings, if needed.

10. Click OK.

11. Complete your print operation.

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Print Settings (Windows)

Basic Tab

1. Paper Size

Select the size of the paper you want to use. You can either choose from standard paper sizes or create a custom paper size.

2. Orientation

Select the orientation (portrait or landscape) of your printout. If your application contains a similar setting, we recommend that you set the orientation using the application.

3. Copies

Type the number of copies (1-999) that you want to print in this field.

Collate

Select this option to print sets of multi-page documents in the original page order. When this option is selected, one complete copy of your document will print, and then reprint according to the number of copies you choose. If this option is not selected, then each page will print according to the number of copies chosen before the next page of the document is printed.

4. Media Type

Select the type of media you want to use. To achieve the best print results, the machine automatically adjusts its print settings according to the selected media type.

5. Resolution

Select the print resolution. As print resolution and speed are related, the higher the resolution, the longer it will take to print the document.

6. Print Settings

Select the type of document you want to print.

Manual Settings...

Specify advanced settings such as brightness, contrast, and other settings.

Graphics

Use Printer Halftone

Select this option to use the printer driver to express halftones.

Brightness

Specify the brightness.

Contrast

Specify the contrast.

Graphics Quality

Select either Graphics or Text for the best print quality, based on the type of document you are printing.

Improve Gray Printing

Select this option to improve the image quality of shaded areas.

Improve Pattern Printing

Select this option to improve the pattern printing if printed fills and patterns are different from the fills and patterns you see on your computer screen.

Improve Thin Line

Select this option to improve the image quality of thin lines.

Use System Halftone

Select this option to use Windows to express halftones.

TrueType Mode (Available only for certain models)

Mode

Select how the fonts are processed for printing.

Use Printer TrueType Fonts

Select whether to use built-in fonts for the font processing.

7. Multiple Page

Select this option to print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper, or print one page of your document on multiple sheets.

Page Order

Select the page order when printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper.

Border Line

Select the type of border to use when printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper.

8. 2-sided / Booklet

Select this option to print on both sides of the paper, or print a document in booklet format using 2-sided printing.

2-sided Settings button

Click this button to select the type of 2-sided binding. Four types of 2-sided bindings are available for each orientation.

9. Paper Source

Select the paper source setting according to your print conditions or purpose.

First Page

Select the paper source to use for printing the first page.

Other Pages

Select the paper source to use for printing the second and subsequent pages.

Advanced Tab

1. Scaling

Select these options to enlarge or reduce the size of the pages in your document.

Fit to Paper Size

Select this option to enlarge or reduce the document pages to fit a specified paper size. When you select this option, select the paper size you want from the drop-down list.

Free [25 - 400%]

Select this option to enlarge or reduce the document pages manually. When you select this option, type a value into the field.

2. Reverse Print

Select this option to rotate the printed image 180 degrees.

3. Use Watermark

Select this option to print a logo or text on your document as a watermark. Select one of the preset watermarks, add a new watermark, or use an image file you have created.

4. Header-Footer Print

Select this option to print the date, time and PC login user name on the document.

5. Toner Save Mode

Select this feature to conserve toner by using less toner to print documents; printouts appear lighter, but are still legible.

6. Secure Print (Available only for certain models)

This feature ensures that confidential or sensitive documents do not print until you enter a password on the machine's control panel.

7. Administrator

This feature allows you to change the administrator password and restrict various printing functions.

8. User Authentication (Available only for certain models)

This feature allows you to confirm the restrictions for each user.

9. Other Print Options button

Sleep Time

Select this option to set the machine to enter sleep mode immediately after printing.

Macro (Available only for certain models)

Select this feature to print an electronic form (macro), which you have stored in your machine's memory, as an overlay on the print job.

Density Adjustment

Specify the print density.

Improve Print Output

Select this option to reduce the amount of paper curling and improve the toner fixing.

Skip Blank Page

Select this option to allow the printer driver to automatically detect blank pages and exclude them from printing.

Print Text in Black

Select this option when you want to print color text in black.

Print Archive

Select this option to save the print data as a PDF file to your computer.

Eco settings

Select this option to reduce printing noise.

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Change the Default Print Settings (Windows)

When you change an application's print settings, the changes only apply to documents printed with that application. To change print settings for all Windows applications, you must configure the printer driver properties.

1. Do one of the following:

• For Windows Server 2008

Click

• For Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2

Click (Start) > Devices and Printers.

• For Windows 8

Move your mouse to the lower right corner of your desktop. When the menu bar appears, click Settings, and then click Control Panel. In the Hardware and Sound group, click View devices and printers.

• For Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016

Click and printers.

• For Windows Server 2012

Move your mouse to the lower right corner of your desktop. When the menu bar appears, click Settings, and then click Control Panel. In the Hardware group, click View devices and printers.

• For Windows Server 2012 R2

Click Control Panel on the Start screen. In the Hardware group, click View devices and printers.

2. Right-click the Brother XXX-XXXX icon (where XXXX is your model name), and then select Printer properties. If printer driver options appear, select your printer driver.

3. Click the General tab, and then click the Printing Preferences... or Preferences... button. The printer driver dialog box appears.

(Start) > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Printers.

> Windows System > Control Panel. In the Hardware and Sound group, click View devices

• To configure the tray settings, click the Device Settings tab(Available only for certain models).

• To change the printer port, click the Ports tab.

4. Select the print settings you want to use as defaults for all of your Windows programs.

5. Click OK.

6. Close the printer properties dialog box.

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Print a Document Using the BR-Script3 Printer Driver (PostScript® 3

™

Language Emulation) (Windows)

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The BR-Script3 printer driver lets you print PostScript® data more clearly.

To install the PS driver (BR-Script3 printer driver), launch the Brother installation disc, select Custom in the Select Machine section, and then select the PS Driver check box.

1. Select the print command in your application.

2. Select Brother XXX-XXXX BR-Script3 (where XXXX is the name of your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button.

The printer driver window appears.

3. Click the Layout, Paper/Quality, or Secure Print tab to change basic print settings. (Available only for certain models)

Click the Layout or Paper/Quality tab, and then click the Advanced... button to change advanced print settings.

4. Click OK.

5. Complete your print operation.

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

The Status Monitor utility is a configurable software tool for monitoring the status of one or more devices, allowing you to get immediate notification of errors.

• Do one of the following:

- Double-click the

- (Windows 7)

Click (Start) > All Programs > Brother > Brother Utilities.

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

- (Windows 8)

Click already selected). Click Tools in the left navigation bar, and then click Status Monitor.

- (Windows 8.1)

Move your mouse to the lower left corner of the Start screen and click based device, swipe up from bottom of the Start screen to bring up the Apps screen). When the Apps screen appears, tap or click (Brother Utilities), and then click the drop-down list and select your model name (if not already selected). Click Tools in the left navigation bar, and then click Status

Monitor.

- (Windows 10)

Click > Brother > Brother Utilities.

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

(Brother Utilities), and then click the drop-down list and select your model name (if not

icon in the task tray.

(if you are using a touch-

Troubleshooting

Click the Troubleshooting button to access the troubleshooting website.

Visit the Genuine Supplies website

Click the Visit the Genuine Supplies website button for more information on Brother genuine supplies.

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Print a Document (Mac)

1. Make sure you have loaded the correct size paper in the paper tray.

2. From an application, such as Apple TextEdit, click the File menu, and then select Print.

3. Select Brother XXX-XXXX (where XXXX is your model name).

4. Type the number of copies you want in the Copies field.

5. Click the Paper Size pop-up menu, and then select your paper size.

6. Select the Orientation option that matches the way you want the document to print.

7. Click the application pop-up menu, and then select Print Settings. The Print Settings options appear.

8. Click the Media Type pop-up menu, and then select the type of paper you are using.

9. Change other printer settings, if needed.

10. Click Print.

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Print Options (Mac)

Page Setup

1. Paper Size

Select the size of the paper you want to use. You can either choose from standard paper sizes or create a custom paper size.

2. Orientation

Select the orientation (portrait or landscape) of your printout. If your application contains a similar setting, we recommend that you set the orientation using the application.

3. Scale

Type a value into the field to enlarge or reduce the pages in your document to fit the selected paper size.

Layout

1. Pages per Sheet

Select the number of pages to print on a single sheet of paper.

2. Layout Direction

Select the page order when printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper.

3. Border

Select the type of border to use when printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper.

4. Two-Sided

Select whether to print on both sides of the paper.

5. Reverse page orientation

Select this option to rotate the printed image 180 degrees.

6. Flip horizontally

Select this option to reverse the printed image on the page horizontally from left to right.

Paper Handling

1. Collate pages

2. Pages to Print

Select which pages you want to print (even pages or odd pages).

3. Page Order

Select the page order.

4. Scale to fit paper size

Select this option to enlarge or reduce the pages in your document to fit the selected paper size.

5. Destination Paper Size

Select the paper size to print on.

6. Scale down only

Select this option if you want to reduce the pages in your document when they are too large for the selected paper size. If this option is selected and the document is formatted for a paper size that is smaller than the paper size you are using, the document will be printed at its original size.

Print Settings

1. Media Type

Select the type of media you want to use. To achieve the best print results, the machine automatically adjusts its print settings according to the selected media type.

2. Print Quality

Select the print resolution you want. Because print quality and speed are related, the higher the quality, the longer it will take to print the document.

3. Paper Source

Select the paper source setting according to your print conditions or purpose.

4. Advanced

Toner Save Mode

Select this feature to conserve toner by using less toner to print documents; printouts appear lighter, but are still legible.

Graphics Quality

Select either Graphics or Text for the best print quality, based on the type of document you are printing.

Improve Print Output

Select this option to reduce the amount of paper curling and improve the toner fixing.

Density Adjustment

Specify the print density.

Quiet Mode

Select this option to reduce printing noise.

Other Print Options

Skip Blank Page

Select this option to allow the printer driver to automatically detect blank pages and exclude them from printing.

Secure Print

1. Secure Print (Available only for certain models)

This feature ensures that confidential or sensitive documents do not print until you enter a password on the machine's control panel.

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

The Status Monitor utility is a configurable software tool for monitoring the status of a device, allowing you to get immediate notification of error messages, such as paper empty or paper jam, at preset update intervals. You can also access Web Based Management.

1. Click the System Preferences menu, select Print & Scan or Printers & Scanners, and then select your machine.

2. Click the Options & Supplies button.

3. Click the Utility tab, and then click the Open Printer Utility button. Status Monitor starts.

Troubleshooting

Click the Troubleshooting button to access the troubleshooting website.

Visit the Genuine Supplies website

Click the Visit the Genuine Supplies website button for more information on Brother genuine supplies.

Updating the machine's status

To view the latest machine status while the Status Monitor window is open, click the icon. You can set the interval at which the software updates machine status information. Click Brother Status Monitor in

the menu bar, and then select Preferences.

Web Based Management (Network Connection Only)

Access the Web Based Management System by clicking the machine icon on the Status Monitor screen. You can use a standard Web Browser to manage your machine using HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol).

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Cancel a Print Job

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1. Press Stop/Exit.

To cancel multiple print jobs, press and hold Stop/Exit for four seconds.

HL-L2395DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW/MFC-L2750DWXL

1. Press .

To cancel multiple print jobs, press and hold for about four seconds.

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Test Print

If there are problems with print quality, follow these instructions to do a test print:

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HL-L2390DW/MFC-L2690DW/MFC-L2690DWXL/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2717DW

1. Press Menu.

2. Press a or b to display the [Printer] option, and then press OK.

3. Press a or b to display the [Print Options] option, and then press OK.

4. Press the [Test Print] option, and then press OK.

5. Press Start. The machine prints a Test Print page.

6. Press Stop/Exit.

DCP-L2550DW

1. Press Menu.

2. Press a or b to display the [Printer] option, and then press OK.

3. (For Printer Emulation Supported models) Press a or b to display the [Print Options] option, and then press OK.

4. Press a or b to display the [Test Print] option, and then press OK.

5. Press Start. The machine prints a Test Print page.

6. Press Stop/Exit.

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1. Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [Printer] > [Print Options] > [Test Print].

2. Press [Yes].

3. Press .

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• Scan Photos and Graphics

• Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File

• Scan to an Editable Text File (OCR)

• Scan to Email Attachment

• Scan to FTP

• Scan to Network (Windows)

• Web Services for Scanning on Your Network (Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10)

• Change Scan Button Settings from ControlCenter4 (Windows)

• Change Scan Button Settings from Brother iPrint&Scan (Mac)

• Configure Certificate for Signed PDF

• Disable Scanning from Your Computer

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Scan Photos and Graphics

Send scanned photos or graphics directly to your computer.

Use the Scan button on the machine to make temporary changes to the scan settings. To make permanent changes, use Brother's ControlCenter software (Windows) or Brother iPrint&Scan (Mac).

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HL-L2390DW/DCP-L2550DW/MFC-L2690DW/MFC-L2690DWXL/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2717DW

1. Load your document.

2. Press

3. Press a or b to select the [Scan to PC] option, and then press OK.

4. Press a or b to select the [Image] option, and then press OK.

5. If the machine is connected over the network, press a or b to select the destination computer.

6. Press OK.

If the LCD prompts you to enter a PIN, enter the four digit PIN for the destination computer on the LCD and then press OK.

7. Do one of the following:

• To change the scan settings for this document, press Options or Copy/Scan Options and then go to the

next step.

• To use the default scan settings, press Start.

The machine starts scanning. If you are using the machine's scanner glass, follow the LCD instructions to complete the scanning job.

(SCAN).

• In order to change scan settings, Brother's ControlCenter software must be installed on a computer connected to the machine.

8. Select the scan settings you want to change:

• [Scan Type]

• [Resolution]

• [File Type]

• [Document Size]

• [ADF Auto Deskew] (available for certain models)

• [Remove Bkg. Clr] (available only for the [Color] and [Gray] options.)

9. Press OK.

10. Press Start. The machine starts scanning. If using the machine's scanner glass, follow the LCD instructions to complete

the scanning job.

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1. Load your document.

2. Press [Scan] > [to PC] > [to Image].

3. If the machine is connected over the network, press a or b to display the computer where you want to send data, and then press the computer name.

If the LCD prompts you to enter a PIN for the computer, enter the four-digit PIN on the LCD and then press [OK].

4. Do one of the following:

• To change the scan settings, press [Options], and then go to the next step.

• To use the default scan settings, press [Start].

The machine starts scanning. If using the machine's scanner glass, follow the LCD instructions to complete the scanning job.

In order to change scan settings, Brother's ControlCenter software must be installed on a computer connected to the machine.

5. To scan both sides of the document (MFC-L2750DW/MFC-L2750DWXL):

• Press [2-sided Scan], and then select the document type.

Option Description

2-sided Scan: Long Edge

2-sided Scan: Short Edge

6. Select the scan settings you want to change:

• [Resolution]

• [File Type]

• [Scan Type]

• [Document Size]

• [Scan Settings]

• [ADF Auto Deskew] (available for certain models)

• [Remove Background Color]

(available only for the [Color] and [Gray] options.)

7. Press [OK].

8. Press [Start]. The machine starts scanning. If using the machine's scanner glass, follow the LCD instructions to complete

the scanning job.

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Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File

Scan documents and save them to a folder on your computer as PDF files.

Use the Scan button on the machine to make temporary changes to the scan settings. To make permanent changes, use Brother's ControlCenter software (Windows) or Brother iPrint&Scan (Mac).

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HL-L2390DW/DCP-L2550DW/MFC-L2690DW/MFC-L2690DWXL/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2717DW

1. Load your document.

2. Press

3. Press a or b to select the [Scan to PC] option, and then press OK.

4. Press a or b to select the [File] option, and then press OK.

5. If the machine is connected over the network, press a or b to select the destination computer.

6. Press OK.

If the LCD prompts you to enter a PIN, enter the four digit PIN for the destination computer on the LCD and then press OK.

7. Do one of the following:

• To change the scan settings for this document, press Options or Copy/Scan Options and then go to the

next step.

• To use the default scan settings, press Start.

The machine starts scanning. If you are using the machine's scanner glass, follow the LCD instructions to complete the scanning job.

• In order to change scan settings, Brother's ControlCenter software must be installed on a computer connected to the machine.

(SCAN).

8. Select the scan settings you want to change:

• [Scan Type]

• [Resolution]

• [File Type]

• [Document Size]

• [ADF Auto Deskew] (available for certain models)

• [Remove Bkg. Clr] (available only for the [Color] and [Gray] options.)

9. Press OK.

10. Press Start. The machine starts scanning. If using the machine's scanner glass, follow the LCD instructions to complete

the scanning job.

HL-L2395DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW/MFC-L2750DWXL

1. Load your document.

2. Press [Scan] > [to PC] > [to File].

3. If the machine is connected over the network, press a or b to display the computer where you want to send data, and then press the computer name.

If the LCD prompts you to enter a PIN for the computer, enter the four-digit PIN on the LCD and then press [OK].

4. Do one of the following:

• To change the scan settings, press [Options], and then go to the next step.

• To use the default scan settings, press [Start].

The machine starts scanning. If using the machine's scanner glass, follow the LCD instructions to complete the scanning job.

In order to change scan settings, Brother's ControlCenter software must be installed on a computer connected to the machine.

5. To scan both sides of the document (MFC-L2750DW/MFC-L2750DWXL):

• Press [2-sided Scan], and then select the document type.

Option Description

2-sided Scan: Long Edge

2-sided Scan: Short Edge

6. Select the scan settings you want to change:

• [Resolution]

• [File Type]

• [Scan Type]

• [Document Size]

• [Scan Settings]

• [ADF Auto Deskew] (available for certain models)

• [Remove Background Color]

(available only for the [Color] and [Gray] options.)

7. Press [OK].

8. Press [Start]. The machine starts scanning. If using the machine's scanner glass, follow the LCD instructions to complete

the scanning job.

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Scan to an Editable Text File (OCR)

Your machine can convert characters in a scanned document to text using optical character recognition (OCR) technology. You can edit this text using your preferred text-editing application.

• The Scan to OCR feature is available for certain languages.

• Use the Scan button on the machine to make temporary changes to the scan settings. To make permanent changes, use Brother's ControlCenter software.

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1. Load your document.

2. Press (SCAN).

3. Press a or b to select the [Scan to PC] option, and then press OK.

4. Press a or b to select the [OCR] option, and then press OK.

5. If the machine is connected over the network, press a or b to select the destination computer.

6. Press OK.

If the LCD prompts you to enter a PIN, enter the four digit PIN for the destination computer on the LCD and then press OK.

7. Do one of the following:

• To change the scan settings for this document, press Options or Copy/Scan Options and then go to the next step.

• To use the default scan settings, press Start. The machine starts scanning. If you are using the machine's scanner glass, follow the LCD instructions to

complete the scanning job.

• In order to change scan settings, Brother's ControlCenter software must be installed on a computer connected to the machine.

8. Select the scan settings you want to change:

• [Scan Type]

• [Resolution]

• [File Type]

• [Document Size]

• [ADF Auto Deskew] (available for certain models)

• [Remove Bkg. Clr]

(available only for the [Color] and [Gray] options.)

9. Press OK.

10. Press Start. The machine scans the document, converts it to editable text, and then sends it to your default word

processing application.

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1. Load your document.

2. Press [Scan] > [to PC] > [to OCR].

3. If the machine is connected over the network, press a or b to display the computer where you want to send data, and then press the computer name.

If the LCD prompts you to enter a PIN for the computer, enter the four-digit PIN on the LCD and then press [OK].

4. Do one of the following:

• To change the scan settings, press [Options], and then go to the next step.

• To use the default scan settings, press [Start].

The machine starts scanning. If using the machine's scanner glass, follow the LCD instructions to complete the scanning job.

In order to change scan settings, Brother's ControlCenter software must be installed on a computer connected to the machine.

5. To scan both sides of the document (MFC-L2750DW/MFC-L2750DWXL):

• Press [2-sided Scan], and then select the document type.

Option Description

2-sided Scan: Long Edge

2-sided Scan: Short Edge

6. Select the scan settings you want to change:

• [Resolution]

• [File Type]

• [Scan Type]

• [Document Size]

• [Scan Settings]

• [ADF Auto Deskew] (available for certain models)

• [Remove Background Color]

(available only for the [Color] and [Gray] options.)

7. Press [OK].

8. Press [Start]. The machine starts scanning. If using the machine's scanner glass, follow the LCD instructions to complete

the scanning job.

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Scan to Email Attachment

Send a scanned document as an email attachment.

• Use the Scan button on the machine to make temporary changes to the scan settings. To make permanent changes, use Brother's ControlCenter software (Windows) or Brother iPrint&Scan (Mac).

• The Scan to Email feature does not support Webmail services. Use the Scan to Image or Scan to File feature to scan a document or a picture, and then attach the scanned file to an email message.

The machine scans to your default email client.

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1. Load your document.

2. Press

3. Press a or b to select the [Scan to PC] option, and then press OK.

4. Press a or b to select the [E-mail] option, and then press OK.

5. If the machine is connected over the network, press a or b to select the destination computer.

6. Press OK.

If the LCD prompts you to enter a PIN, enter the four digit PIN for the destination computer on the LCD and then press OK.

7. Do one of the following:

• To change the scan settings for this document, press Options or Copy/Scan Options and then go to the next step.

• To use the default scan settings, press Start. The machine starts scanning. If you are using the machine's scanner glass, follow the LCD instructions to

complete the scanning job.

(SCAN).

• In order to change scan settings, Brother's ControlCenter software must be installed on a computer connected to the machine.

8. Select the scan settings you want to change:

• [Scan Type]

• [Resolution]

• [File Type]

• [Document Size]

• [ADF Auto Deskew] (available for certain models)

• [Remove Bkg. Clr] (available only for the [Color] and [Gray] options.)

9. Press OK.

10. Press Start. The machine scans the document and saves it as a file attachment. It then launches your email application

and opens a new, blank email message with the scanned file attached.

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1. Load your document.

2. Press [Scan] > [to PC] > [to E-mail].

3. If the machine is connected over the network, press a or b to display the computer where you want to send data, and then press the computer name.

If the LCD prompts you to enter a PIN for the computer, enter the four-digit PIN on the LCD and then press [OK].

4. Do one of the following:

• To change the scan settings, press [Options], and then go to the next step.

• To use the default scan settings, press [Start].

The machine starts scanning. If using the machine's scanner glass, follow the LCD instructions to complete the scanning job.

In order to change scan settings, Brother's ControlCenter software must be installed on a computer connected to the machine.

5. To scan both sides of the document (MFC-L2750DW/MFC-L2750DWXL):

• Press [2-sided Scan], and then select the document type.

Option Description

2-sided Scan: Long Edge

2-sided Scan: Short Edge

6. Select the scan settings you want to change:

• [Resolution]

• [File Type]

• [Scan Type]

• [Document Size]

• [Scan Settings]

• [ADF Auto Deskew] (available for certain models)

• [Remove Background Color]

(available only for the [Color] and [Gray] options.)

7. Press [OK].

8. Press [Start]. The machine starts scanning. If using the machine's scanner glass, follow the LCD instructions to complete

the scanning job.

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Scan to FTP

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Scan documents directly to an FTP server when you need to share the scanned information. For added convenience, configure different profiles to save your favorite Scan to FTP destinations.

• Set up a Scan to FTP Profile

• Upload Scanned Data to an FTP Server

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FTP Profile

Set up a Scan to FTP Profile

Related Models: MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW/MFC-L2750DWXL

Set up a Scan to FTP Profile to scan and upload the scanned data directly to an FTP location.

We recommend Microsoft Internet Explorer 11/Edge for Windows and Safari 9/10 for Mac. Make sure that JavaScript and Cookies are always enabled in whichever browser you use.

1. Start your web browser. Type "http://machine's IP address" in your browser's address bar (where "machine's IP address" is the IP

address of the machine or the print server name). For example: http://192.168.1.2 No password is required by default. If you have previously set a password, type it, and then click .

2. Click the Scan tab.

3. Click the Scan to FTP/Network menu in the left navigation bar.

4. Select the FTP option, and then click Submit.

5. Click the Scan to FTP/Network Profile menu in the left navigation bar.

6. Select the profile you want to set up or change.

7. In the Profile Name field, type a name for this server profile (up to 15 alphanumeric characters). The machine will display this name on the LCD.

8. In the Host Address field, type the Host Address (for example: ftp.example.com; up to 64 characters) or the IP address (for example: 192.23.56.189).

9. Change the Port Number setting used to access the FTP server. The default for this setting is port 21. In most cases this setting does not need to be changed.

10. In the Username field, type a user name (up to 32 characters) that has permission to write data to the FTP server.

11. In the Password field, type the password (up to 32 characters) associated with the user name you entered in the Username field. Type the password again in the Retype password field.

12. In the Store Directory field, type the path to the folder on the FTP server where you want to send your scanned data. Do not type a slash mark at the beginning of the path (see example).

13. Click the File Name drop-down list, and then select a file name prefix from the preset names provided, or from user-defined names. The file name used for the scanned document will be the file name prefix you select, followed by the last six digits of the flatbed/ADF scanner counter and the file extension (for example: "Estimate_098765.pdf").

14. Click the Quality drop-down list, and then select a quality setting. If you choose the User Select option, the machine will prompt users to select a setting each time they use the scan profile.

15. Click the File Type drop-down list, and then select the file type you want to use for the scanned document. If you choose the User Select option, the machine will prompt users to select a setting each time they use the scan profile.

16. Click the Document Size drop-down list, and then select your document size from the list. This is necessary to make sure the scanned file is the correct size.

17. Click the File Size drop-down list, and then select your file size from the list.

18. Click the Remove Background Color drop-down list, and then select the level from the list. You can use this feature to remove the background color of documents to make the scanned data more legible.

19. Set the Passive Mode option to off or on depending on your FTP server and network firewall configuration. The default setting is on. In most cases this setting does not need to be changed.

20. Click Submit.

Using the following characters: ?, /, \, ", :, <, >, | or * may cause a sending error.

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Data to an FTP Server

Upload Scanned Data to an FTP Server

Related Models: MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW/MFC-L2750DWXL

Share scanned information by saving it to your FTP server.

1. Load your document.

2. Press [Scan] > [to FTP].

3. Press a or b to select one of the network server profiles listed. If the profile is not complete (for example, if the logon account name and password are missing, or if the quality or file type is not specified), you will be prompted to enter any missing information.

4. Press [Start]. The machine starts scanning. If using the machine's scanner glass, follow the LCD instructions to complete

the scanning job.

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Scan to Network (Windows)

Scan documents directly to a CIFS server on your local network. For added convenience, you can configure different profiles to save your favorite Scan to Network destinations.

• Set up a Scan to Network Profile

• Upload Scanned Data to a CIFS Server

Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Scan to Network (Windows) > Set

up a Scan to Network Profile

Set up a Scan to Network Profile

Related Models: MFC-L2750DW/MFC-L2750DWXL

Set up a Scan to Network Profile to scan and upload scanned data directly to a folder on a CIFS server.

We recommend Microsoft Internet Explorer 11/Edge for Windows and Safari 9/10 for Mac. Make sure that JavaScript and Cookies are always enabled in whichever browser you use.

1. Start your web browser. Type "http://machine's IP address" in your browser's address bar (where "machine's IP address" is the IP

address of the machine or the print server name). For example: http://192.168.1.2 No password is required by default. If you have previously set a password, type it, and then click

2. Click the Scan tab.

3. Click the Scan to FTP/Network menu in the left navigation bar.

4. Select the Network option, and then click Submit.

5. Click the Scan to FTP/Network Profile menu in the left navigation bar.

6. Select the profile you want to set up or change.

7. In the Profile Name field, type a name for this server profile (up to 15 alphanumeric characters). The machine will display this name on the LCD.

8. In the Network Folder Path field, type the path to the folder on the CIFS server where you want to send your scanned data.

9. Click the File Name drop-down list, and then select a file name prefix from the preset names provided, or from user-defined names. The file name used for the scanned document will be the file name prefix you select, followed by the last six digits of the flatbed/ADF scanner counter and the file extension (for example: "Estimate_098765.pdf").

10. Click the Quality drop-down list, and then select a quality setting. If you choose the User Select option, the machine will prompt users to select a setting each time they use the scan profile.

11. Click the File Type drop-down list, and then select the file type you want to use for the scanned document. If you choose the User Select option, the machine will prompt users to select a setting each time they use the scan profile.

12. Click the Document Size drop-down list, and then select your document size from the list. This is necessary to make sure the scanned file is the correct size.

13. Click the File Size drop-down list, and then select your file size from the list.

14. Click the Remove Background Color drop-down list, and then select the level from the list. You can use this feature to remove the background color of documents to make the scanned data more legible.

15. To PIN-protect this profile, in the Use PIN for Authentication field, select On.

16. If you selected On for the Use PIN for Authentication field, type a four-digit PIN in the PIN Code field.

17. To set your authentication method, select Auto, or NTLMv2 from the Auth. Method menu.

18. In the Username field, type a user name (up to 96 characters) that has permission to write data to the folder specified in the Network Folder Path field. If the user name is part of a domain, enter the user name in one of the following styles:

user@domain

domain\user

19. In the Password field, type the password (up to 32 characters) associated with the user name you entered in the Username field. Type the password again in the Retype password field.

20. Click Submit.

Using the following characters: ?, /, \, ", :, <, >, | or * may cause a sending error.

21. You must configure the SNTP protocol (network time server) or you must set the date, time and time zone correctly on the control panel for all authentication methods. The time must match the time used by the CIFS Server.

Related Information

• Scan to Network (Windows)

• Set the Date and Time Using Web Based Management

Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Scan to Network (Windows) > Set

up a Scan to Network Profile > Set the Date and Time Using Web Based Management

Set the Date and Time Using Web Based Management

Make sure the date and time and the time zone settings are set correctly using Web Based Management or the control panel, so the machine's time matches the time being used by the server providing authentication.

Ignore step 1, if you already have a Web Based Management window open.

1. Start your web browser. Type "http://machine's IP address" in your browser's address bar (where "machine's IP address" is the IP

address of the machine or the print server name). For example: http://192.168.1.2 No password is required by default. If you have previously set a password, type it, and then click

2. Click the Administrator tab.

3. Click the Date&Time menu in the left navigation bar.

4. In the Date fields, enter the date.

5. Select the clock type from the Clock Type field.

6. In the Time fields, enter the time.

7. Select the time difference between your location and UTC from the Time Zone drop-down list, for example, the time zone for Eastern time in the USA and Canada is UTC-05:00.

8. In the Auto Daylight field, click On to set the machine to change automatically for Daylight Saving Time. It will reset itself forward one hour in the spring, and back one hour in the fall (available only for some countries).

9. Click Submit.

Related Information

• Set up a Scan to Network Profile

Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Scan to Network

(Windows) > Upload Scanned Data to a CIFS Server

Upload Scanned Data to a CIFS Server

Related Models: MFC-L2750DW/MFC-L2750DWXL

1. Load your document.

2. Press [Scan] > [to Network].

3. The server profiles you have set up using Web Based Management are listed. Select the profile you want. If the profile is not complete (for example, if the logon account name and password are missing, or if the quality or file type is not specified), you will be prompted to enter any missing information.

4. Press [Start]. The machine starts scanning. If using the machine's scanner glass, follow the LCD instructions to complete

the scanning job.

Related Information

• Scan to Network (Windows)

Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Web Services for Scanning on

Your Network (Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10)

Web Services for Scanning on Your Network (Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10)

The Web Services protocol enables Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10 users to scan using a Brother machine on the network. You must install the driver via Web Services.

• Use Web Services to Install Drivers Used for Scanning (Windows 7, Windows 8, and

Windows 10)

• Scan Using Web Services from the Brother Machine (Windows 7, Windows 8 and

Windows 10)

• Configure Scan Settings for Web Services

Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Web Services for Scanning on

Your Network (Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10) > Use Web Services to Install Drivers Used for

Scanning (Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10)

Use Web Services to Install Drivers Used for Scanning (Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10)

Use Web Services to monitor printers on the network.

• Make sure you have installed the Brother software and drivers.

• Verify that the host computer and the Brother machine are on the same subnet, or that the router is correctly configured to pass data between the two devices.

• You must configure the IP address on your Brother machine before you configure this setting.

1. Do one of the following:

• Windows 7

Click

The machine's Web Services Name appears with the printer icon. Right-click the machine you want to install.

• Windows 8 Move your mouse to the lower right corner of your desktop. When the menu bar appears, click Settings >

Change PC settings > Devices > Add a device. The machine's Web Services Name appears.

• Windows 8.1 Move your mouse to the lower right corner of your desktop. When the menu bar appears, click Settings >

Change PC settings > PC and devices > Devices > Add a device. The machine's Web Services Name appears.

• Windows 10

Click

• The Web Services Name for the Brother machine is your model name and the MAC Address (Ethernet Address) of your machine (for example, Brother MFC-XXXX (model name) [XXXXXXXXXXXX] (MAC Address / Ethernet Address)).

• Windows 8/Windows 10 Move your mouse over the machine name to display the machine's information.

(Start) > Control Panel > Network and Internet > View network computers and devices.

> Windows System > Control Panel. In the Hardware and Sound group, click Add a device.

2. Do one of the following:

• Windows 7 Click Install in the displayed menu.

• Windows 8/Windows 10 Select the machine you want to install, and then follow the on-screen instructions.

To uninstall drivers, click Uninstall or (Remove device).

Related Information

• Web Services for Scanning on Your Network (Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10)

Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Web Services for Scanning on

Your Network (Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10) > Scan Using Web Services from the Brother

Machine (Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10)

Scan Using Web Services from the Brother Machine (Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10)

If you have installed the driver for scanning via Web Services, you can access the Web Services scanning menu on your Brother machine's LCD.

Certain characters in the messages displayed on the LCD may be replaced with spaces if the language settings of your OS and your Brother machine are different.

>> HL-L2390DW/DCP-L2550DW/MFC-L2690DW/MFC-L2690DWXL/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2717DW >> HL-L2395DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW/MFC-L2750DWXL

HL-L2390DW/DCP-L2550DW/MFC-L2690DW/MFC-L2690DWXL/MFC-L2710DW/ MFC-L2717DW

1. Load your document.

2. Press (SCAN).

3. Press a or b to select the [Web Service] option, and then press OK.

4. Press a or b to select the type of scan you want to do, and then press OK.

5. Press a or b to select the destination computer where you want to send the scan, and then press OK.

6. Press Start. The machine starts scanning.

HL-L2395DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW/MFC-L2750DWXL

1. Load your document.

2. Press [Scan] > [WS Scan].

3. Press a or b to display the scan options, and then press the type of scan.

4. Press a or b to display the computer name where you want to send data, and then press the computer name.

5. Press [Start]. The machine starts scanning.

Related Information

• Web Services for Scanning on Your Network (Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10)

Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Web Services for Scanning on

Your Network (Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10) > Configure Scan Settings for Web Services

Configure Scan Settings for Web Services

1. Do one of the following:

• Windows 7

Click

• Windows 8

Move your mouse to the lower right corner of your desktop. When the menu bar appears, click Settings, and then click Control Panel. In the Hardware and Sound group, click View devices and printers.

• Windows 10

Click and printers.

2. Right-click the machine icon, and then select Scan profiles.... The Scan Profiles dialog box appears.

3. Select the scan profile you want to use.

4. Make sure the scanner selected in the Scanner list is a Brother machine that supports Web Services for scanning, and then click the Set as Default button.

5. Click Edit....

The Edit Default Profile dialog box appears.

6. Select the Source, Paper size, Color format, File type, Resolution (DPI), Brightness and Contrast settings.

7. Click the Save Profile button. These settings will be applied when you scan using the Web Services protocol.

If you are requested to select a scanning application, select Windows Fax and Scan from the list.

(Start) > Devices and Printers.

> Windows System > Control Panel. In the Hardware and Sound group, click View devices

Related Information

• Web Services for Scanning on Your Network (Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10)

Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Change Scan Button Settings from

ControlCenter4 (Windows)

Change Scan Button Settings from ControlCenter4 (Windows)

1. Click the (ControlCenter4) icon in the task tray, and then click Open.

2. Click the Device Settings tab.

3. Click the Device Scan Settings button. The Device Scan Settings dialog box appears.

4. Click the tab for the Scan to action you want to change (Image, OCR, E-mail, or File).

5. Change the settings as needed.

6. Click OK.

Each tab represents one of the scanning destinations, as outlined in the table below. Change your Scan to settings by clicking on the corresponding tab and customizing the setting you want.

Tab Name Corresponding Feature

Image Scan to Image

OCR Scan to OCR

E-mail Scan to Email

File Scan to File

Brother HL-L2395DW, MFC-L2750DW, MFC-L2750DWXL, MFC-L2730DW, MFC-L2717DW User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Before You Use Your Brother Machine

Definitions of Notes

Notice - Disclaimer of Warranties (USA and Canada)

Trademarks

Important Note

Introduction to Your Brother Machine

Control Panel Overview

Control Panel Overview

Touchscreen LCD Overview

How to Navigate the Touchscreen LCD

Settings Screen Overview

Access Brother Utilities (Windows)

Uninstall the Brother Software and Drivers (Windows)

Paper Handling

Load Paper

Load and Print Using the Paper Tray

Load Paper in the Paper Tray

Load and Print Paper in the Manual Feed Slot

Load and Print Plain Paper, Thin Paper, Recycled Paper and Bond Paper in the Manual Feed Slot

Load and Print on Thick Paper and Labels in the Manual Feed Slot

Load and Print on Envelopes in the Manual Feed Slot

Paper Settings

Change the Paper Size and Paper Type

Change the Check Paper Size Setting

Recommended Print Media

Load Documents

Load Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)

Load Documents on the Scanner Glass

Unscannable and Unprintable Areas

Using Special Paper

Print

Print from Your Computer (Windows)

Print a Document (Windows)

Print Settings (Windows)

Change the Default Print Settings (Windows)

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

Print from Your Computer (Mac)

Print a Document (Mac)

Print Options (Mac)

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

Cancel a Print Job

Test Print

Scan

Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine

Scan Photos and Graphics

Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File

Scan to an Editable Text File (OCR)

Scan to Email Attachment

Scan to FTP

Set up a Scan to FTP Profile

Upload Scanned Data to an FTP Server

Scan to Network (Windows)

Set up a Scan to Network Profile

Set the Date and Time Using Web Based Management

Upload Scanned Data to a CIFS Server

Web Services for Scanning on Your Network (Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10)

Use Web Services to Install Drivers Used for Scanning (Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10)

Scan Using Web Services from the Brother Machine (Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10)

Configure Scan Settings for Web Services

Change Scan Button Settings from ControlCenter4 (Windows)