Brother MFCL2750DWZU1 User Manual

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

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

Trademarks.................................................................................................................................................... 3

Important Note ...............................................................................................................................................4

Introduction to Your Brother Machine................................................................................................. 5

Control Panel Overview .................................................................................................................................6

Control Panel Overview ............................................................................................................................... 11

Touchscreen LCD Overview......................................................................................................................... 12

How to Navigate the Touchscreen LCD ....................................................................................................... 15

Settings Screen Overview ...........................................................................................................................17

Access Brother Utilities (Windows®) ............................................................................................................ 18

Uninstall the Brother Software and Drivers (Windows®) .................................................................... 20

Paper Handling.................................................................................................................................... 21

Load Paper................................................................................................................................................... 22

Load and Print Using the Paper Tray ................................................................................................. 23

Load and Print Using the Multi‑purpose Tray (MP Tray) .................................................................... 26

Load and Print Paper in the Manual Feed Slot .................................................................................. 33

Paper Settings.............................................................................................................................................. 40

Change the Paper Size and Paper Type............................................................................................ 41

Select the Tray to Be Used For Printing.............................................................................................42

Change the Check Paper Size Setting...............................................................................................43

Load Documents.......................................................................................................................................... 44

Load Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) ............................................................. 45

Load Documents on the Scanner Glass............................................................................................. 46

Unscannable and Unprintable Areas ...........................................................................................................47

Using Special Paper..................................................................................................................................... 48

Print ...................................................................................................................................................... 49

Print from Your Computer (Windows®) ........................................................................................................50

Print a Document (Windows®)............................................................................................................ 51

Print Settings (Windows®).................................................................................................................. 53

Change the Default Print Settings (Windows®).................................................................................. 57

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

(Windows®) ........................................................................................................................................58

Monitor the Status of the Machine from Your Computer (Windows®) ................................................ 59

Print from Your Computer (Mac) ..................................................................................................................60

Print a Document (Mac) ..................................................................................................................... 61

Print Options (Mac) ............................................................................................................................ 62

Monitor the Status of the Machine from Your Computer (Mac) .......................................................... 67

Cancel a Print Job........................................................................................................................................68

Test Print ...................................................................................................................................................... 69

Scan...................................................................................................................................................... 70

Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine ............................................................................... 71

Scan Photos and Graphics................................................................................................................. 72

Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File .................................................................................. 75

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Scan to an Editable Text File (OCR) .................................................................................................. 78

Scan to Email Attachment .................................................................................................................. 81

Scan to FTP ....................................................................................................................................... 84

Scan to Network (Windows®)............................................................................................................. 89

Web Services for Scanning on Your Network (Windows® 7, Windows® 8 and Windows® 10) .......... 95

Change Scan Button Settings from ControlCenter4 (Windows®)....................................................... 99

Change Scan Button Settings from Brother iPrint&Scan (Mac) ....................................................... 103

Configure Certificate for Signed PDF ............................................................................................... 104

Disable Scanning from Your Computer ............................................................................................ 105

Scan from Your Computer (Windows®)...................................................................................................... 106

Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows®)..................................................................... 107

Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows®)............................................................... 124

Scan Using Nuance™ PaperPort™ 14SE or Other Windows® Applications .................................... 140

Scan Using Windows® Fax and Scan .............................................................................................. 145

Scan from Your Computer (Mac)................................................................................................................ 148

Scan Using Brother iPrint&Scan (Mac) ............................................................................................ 149

Scan Using TWAIN-Compliant Applications (Mac)........................................................................... 150

Configure Scan Settings Using Web Based Management......................................................................... 154

Set the Scan File Name Using Web Based Management................................................................ 155

Copy ................................................................................................................................................... 156

Copy a Document ......................................................................................................................................157

Enlarge or Reduce Copied Images............................................................................................................ 159

Make N in 1 Copies Using the Page Layout Feature................................................................................. 161

Sort Copies ................................................................................................................................................163

Copy an ID Card ........................................................................................................................................165

Copy on Both Sides of the Paper (2-sided Copy) ...................................................................................... 167

Copy Options .............................................................................................................................................170

Fax ...................................................................................................................................................... 173

Send a Fax.................................................................................................................................................174

Send a Fax ....................................................................................................................................... 175

Send a 2-sided Fax from the ADF....................................................................................................179

Send a Fax Manually........................................................................................................................ 180

Send a Fax at the End of a Conversation ........................................................................................ 181

Send the Same Fax to More than One Recipient (Broadcasting) .................................................... 182

Send a Fax in Real Time..................................................................................................................185

Send a Fax at a Specified Time (Delayed Fax)................................................................................ 186

Add a Cover Page to Your Fax.........................................................................................................187

Cancel a Fax in Progress ................................................................................................................. 190

Check and Cancel a Pending Fax....................................................................................................191

Fax Options ...................................................................................................................................... 192

Receive a Fax ............................................................................................................................................ 194

Receive Mode Settings .................................................................................................................... 195

Memory Receive Options ................................................................................................................. 207

Remote Fax Retrieval....................................................................................................................... 216

Voice Operations and Fax Numbers.......................................................................................................... 222

Voice Operations..............................................................................................................................223

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Store Fax Numbers ..........................................................................................................................226

Dial a Number Using One Touch Dial............................................................................................... 230

Dial a Number Using Speed Dial ..................................................................................................... 233

Set up Groups for Broadcasting ....................................................................................................... 236

Combine Address Book Numbers ................................................................................................... 242

Telephone Services and External Devices................................................................................................. 244

Distinctive Ring................................................................................................................................. 245

FaxAbility..........................................................................................................................................249

Caller ID ........................................................................................................................................... 253

External TAD (Telephone Answering Device)................................................................................... 254

External and Extension Telephones ................................................................................................. 257

Multi-line Connections (PABX) ......................................................................................................... 263

Fax Reports................................................................................................................................................ 264

Print a Transmission Verification Report .......................................................................................... 265

Print a Fax Journal ........................................................................................................................... 266

PC-FAX...................................................................................................................................................... 268

PC-FAX for Windows® ..................................................................................................................... 269

PC-FAX for Mac ..............................................................................................................................294

Network .............................................................................................................................................. 297

Supported Basic Network Features ...........................................................................................................298

Network Management Software and Utilities ............................................................................................. 299

Learn about Network Management Software and Utilities ............................................................... 300

Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network ....................................302

Before Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network................................................... 303

Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network..............................................................................304

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

Setup™ (WPS).................................................................................................................................. 305

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

Setup™ (WPS).................................................................................................................................. 307

Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the Machine's Control Panel Setup Wizard 311

Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network When the SSID Is Not Broadcast ........................ 314

Use Wi-Fi Direct®............................................................................................................................. 317

Advanced Network Features......................................................................................................................330

Print the Network Configuration Report............................................................................................ 331

Print the WLAN Report.....................................................................................................................332

Synchronize Time with the SNTP Server Using Web Based Management ..................................... 335

Technical Information for Advanced Users................................................................................................. 339

Reset the Network Settings to the Factory Settings.........................................................................340

Security .............................................................................................................................................. 341

Lock the Machine Settings......................................................................................................................... 342

Setting Lock Overview...................................................................................................................... 343

Network Security Features.........................................................................................................................347

Before Using Network Security Features ......................................................................................... 348

Secure Function Lock 3.0................................................................................................................. 349

Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/TLS...............................................................355

Send an Email Securely ................................................................................................................... 388

Mobile/Web Connect......................................................................................................................... 393

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Brother Web Connect................................................................................................................................. 394

Brother Web Connect Overview.......................................................................................................395

Online Services Used with Brother Web Connect............................................................................396

Conditions for Using Brother Web Connect...................................................................................... 398

Set Up Brother Web Connect...........................................................................................................402

Scan and Upload Documents Using Brother Web Connect.............................................................412

Download and Print Documents Using Brother Web Connect ......................................................... 413

Google Cloud Print.....................................................................................................................................416

Google Cloud Print Overview ........................................................................................................... 417

Before Using Google Cloud Print ..................................................................................................... 418

Print from Google Chrome™ or Chrome OS™................................................................................. 422

Print from Google Drive™ for Mobile ................................................................................................ 423

Print from Gmail™ Webmail Service for Mobile................................................................................424

AirPrint .......................................................................................................................................................425

AirPrint Overview.............................................................................................................................. 426

Before Using AirPrint........................................................................................................................427

Print Using AirPrint ........................................................................................................................... 430

Scan Using AirPrint .......................................................................................................................... 434

Send a Fax Using AirPrint (For MFC Models)..................................................................................437

Mobile Printing for Windows®.................................................................................................................... 440

Mopria® Print Service................................................................................................................................. 441

Brother iPrint&Scan for Mobile Devices..................................................................................................... 442

Near-Field Communication (NFC).............................................................................................................. 443

ControlCenter .................................................................................................................................... 444

ControlCenter4 (Windows®)....................................................................................................................... 445

Change the Operation Mode in ControlCenter4 (Windows®) .......................................................... 446

Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows®)..................................................................... 448

Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows®)............................................................... 449

Set Up the Brother Machine Using ControlCenter4 (Windows®) .....................................................450

Create a Custom Tab Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows®)..................................... 452

Brother iPrint&Scan for Windows® and Mac.................................................................................. 454

Brother iPrint&Scan Overview.................................................................................................................... 455

Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................ 456

Error and Maintenance Messages ............................................................................................................. 457

Error Messages When Using the Brother Web Connect Feature .............................................................. 465

Document Jams ......................................................................................................................................... 467

Document is Jammed in the Top of the ADF Unit ............................................................................ 468

Document is Jammed under the Document Cover .......................................................................... 469

Remove Small Scraps of Paper Jammed in the ADF ...................................................................... 470

Paper Jams................................................................................................................................................ 471

Paper is Jammed in the Paper Tray.................................................................................................472

Paper is Jammed in the MP tray ...................................................................................................... 474

Paper is Jammed in the Output Paper Tray ..................................................................................... 475

Paper is Jammed in the Back of the Machine .................................................................................. 476

Paper is Jammed inside the Machine .............................................................................................. 478

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Paper is Jammed in the 2-sided Tray............................................................................................... 480

Printing Problems.......................................................................................................................................482

Improve the Print Quality............................................................................................................................ 485

Telephone and Fax Problems ....................................................................................................................490

Set Dial Tone Detection....................................................................................................................494

Set Telephone Line Compatibility for Interference and VoIP Systems ............................................. 495

Network Problems......................................................................................................................................497

Error Messages for Network Problems ............................................................................................ 498

Where Can I Find My Brother Machine's Network Settings? ...........................................................500

I Cannot Complete the Wireless Network Setup Configuration........................................................ 501

Use the Network Connection Repair Tool (Windows®) ....................................................................503

My Brother Machine Cannot Print, Scan, or PC-FAX Receive over the Network............................. 504

I Want to Check that My Network Devices are Working Correctly ................................................... 506

Google Cloud Print Problems..................................................................................................................... 507

AirPrint Problems ....................................................................................................................................... 508

Other Problems.......................................................................................................................................... 509

Transfer Your Faxes or Fax Journal Report............................................................................................... 511

Transfer Faxes to Another Fax Machine .......................................................................................... 512

Transfer Faxes to Your Computer .................................................................................................... 513

Transfer the Fax Journal Report to Another Fax Machine ............................................................... 515

Machine Information................................................................................................................................... 516

Check the Serial Number ................................................................................................................. 517

Check the Firmware Version ............................................................................................................ 518

Reset Functions Overview ............................................................................................................... 519

Reset Your Brother Machine ............................................................................................................521

Routine Maintenance ........................................................................................................................ 523

Replace Supplies ....................................................................................................................................... 524

Replace the Toner Cartridge ............................................................................................................526

Replace the Drum Unit ..................................................................................................................... 529

Clean the Machine ..................................................................................................................................... 531

Clean the Scanner............................................................................................................................ 533

Clean the Touchscreen LCD ............................................................................................................534

Clean the Corona Wire.....................................................................................................................535

Clean the Drum Unit Using Drum Dot Print......................................................................................537

Clean the Paper Pick-up Rollers ...................................................................................................... 543

Check the Remaining Part Life ..................................................................................................................544

Pack and Ship Your Brother Machine ........................................................................................................545

Machine Settings............................................................................................................................... 547

Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel..................................................................................... 548

In the Event of Power Failure (Memory Storage) ............................................................................. 549

General Settings............................................................................................................................... 550

Save Your Favourite Settings as a Shortcut.....................................................................................575

Print Reports .................................................................................................................................... 578

Settings and Features Tables...........................................................................................................581

Change Machine Settings from Your Computer......................................................................................... 618

Change Machine Settings Using Web Based Management ............................................................ 619

Change the Machine Settings Using Remote Setup ........................................................................ 624

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Appendix............................................................................................................................................ 635

Specifications............................................................................................................................................. 636

How to Enter Text on Your Brother Machine .............................................................................................. 645

Supplies .....................................................................................................................................................648

Brother Numbers........................................................................................................................................650

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Definitions of Notes

We use the following symbols and conventions throughout this User's Guide:

WARNING

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

NOTE

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

Italics Italicised style emphasises an important point or refers you to a related topic.

Courier New

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

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

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

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

Tips icons indicate helpful hints and supplementary information.

Electrical Hazard icons alert you to possible electrical shock.

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

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

Prohibition icons indicate actions you must not perform.

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

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Trademarks

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

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

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

macOS is a trademark of Apple Inc. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. 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. Unauthorised use is strictly prohibited.

Mozilla and Firefox are registered trademarks of the Mozilla Foundation. Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. 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.

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

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• Touchscreen LCD Overview

• How to Navigate the Touchscreen LCD

• Settings Screen Overview

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Access Brother Utilities (Windows®)

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Control Panel Overview

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MFC-L2715DW/MFC-L2716DW

The control panel may vary depending on your model.

MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2713DW/MFC-L2715DW/MFC-L2716DW

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 dialling 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

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

Options

Fax Only

01/01 12:00AM

□□■□□

100% Auto

Stack Copies:01

5 6

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

Clear

Press to delete entered data or cancel the current setting.

2 3

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 the machine on by pressing

• Turn the machine off by pressing and holding . The 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.

• 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.

DCP-L2531DW/DCP-L2535DW/DCP-L2550DW

1. Power On/Off

• Turn the machine on by pressing

• Turn the machine off by pressing and holding . The LCD displays [Shutting Down] and stays on

□□■□□

100% Auto

Stack Copies:01

5 6

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.

2-sided (for certain models only)

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

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:

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-L2751DW/MFC-L2770DW/ MFC-L2771DW)

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 the machine on by pressing .

• Turn the machine off 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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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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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 (Start) > All Programs > Brother > Brother Utilities.

• (Windows® 8)

Tap or click

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

Follow the instructions in the dialog box to uninstall the software and drivers.

> Brother > Brother Utilities.

(Brother Utilities) either on the Start screen or the desktop.

(if you are using a touch-

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• Load and Print Using the Paper Tray

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• Load and Print Paper in the Manual Feed Slot

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Load Paper in the Paper Tray

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

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

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

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

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 Using the Multi‑purpose Tray (MP Tray)

You can load thin paper, thick paper, recycled paper, bond paper, labels, up to 30 sheets of plain paper, or up to 2 envelopes in the MP tray.

• Load Paper in the Multi‑purpose Tray (MP Tray)

• Load and Print Labels Using the MP Tray

• Load and Print Envelopes Using the MP Tray

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Paper in the Multi‑purpose Tray (MP Tray)

Load Paper in the Multi‑purpose Tray (MP Tray)

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

Acceptable paper types:

• Plain Paper

• Thin Paper

• Thick Paper

• Recycled Paper

• Bond

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

2. Open the MP tray and lower it gently.

When using paper smaller than A6/A5 (Long Edge), you can skip the next step.

3. Pull out the MP tray support (1).

When using Legal or Folio size paper, pull out the paper support (1).

4. Slide the MP tray paper guides to fit the width of the paper you are using.

5. Load paper with the printing surface face up in the MP tray.

• Make sure the paper is below the maximum paper mark (1).

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and Print Labels Using the MP Tray

Load and Print Labels Using the MP Tray

When the back cover (face up output tray) is pulled down, the machine has a straight paper path from the MP tray through to the back of the machine. Use this paper feed and output method when you print on labels.

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

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

2. On the front of the machine, open the MP tray and lower it gently.

When using paper smaller than A6/A5 (Long Edge), you can skip the next step.

3. Pull out the MP tray support (1).

When using Legal or Folio size paper, pull out the paper support (1).

4. Slide the MP tray paper guides to fit the width of the paper you are using.

5. Load paper with the printing surface face up in the MP tray.

• Make sure the paper is below the maximum paper mark (1).

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

7. Send your print job to the machine.

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

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and Print Envelopes Using the MP Tray

Load and Print Envelopes Using the MP Tray

You can load up to two envelopes in the MP tray. Before loading, press the corners and sides of the envelopes to make them as flat as possible.

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

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

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

3. On the front of the machine, open the MP tray and lower it gently.

4. Pull out the MP tray support (1).

5. Slide the MP tray paper guides to fit the width of the envelopes that you are using.

6. Load paper with the printing surface face up in the MP tray.

• Load up to two envelopes in the MP tray with the printing surface face up. Make sure the envelopes are below the maximum paper mark (1). Loading more than two envelopes may cause paper jams.

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

Settings Options for Envelopes

Paper Size Com-10

Monarch

Media Type Envelopes

Env. Thick

Env. Thin

8. Send your print job to the machine.

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

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

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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

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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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Thick Paper and Labels in the Manual Feed Slot

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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Envelopes in the Manual Feed Slot

Load and Print on Envelopes in the Manual Feed Slot

Before loading, press the corners and sides of the envelopes to make them as flat as possible. 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.

>> DCP-L2531DW/DCP-L2535DW/DCP-L2550DW/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2713DW/MFC-L2715DW/ MFC-L2716DW >> HL-L2395DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW/MFC-L2751DW/MFC-L2770DW/MFC-L2771DW

DCP-L2531DW/DCP-L2535DW/DCP-L2550DW/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2713DW/ MFC-L2715DW/MFC-L2716DW

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 [A4], [Letter], [Legal], [Executive], [A5], [A5(Long Edge)], [A6], [Mexico Legal], [India Legal], or [Folio] option, and then press OK.

8. Press Stop/Exit.

HL-L2395DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW/MFC-L2751DW/MFC-L2770DW/ MFC-L2771DW

1. Press Type].

(For models with MP Tray) Select the paper tray option you want.

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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Select the Tray to Be Used For Printing

Related Models: MFC-L2770DW/MFC-L2771DW

Change the default tray the machine will use for printing copies, received faxes, and print jobs from your computer.

DCP models do not support the fax feature.

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

2. Press a or b to display the [Tray Use: Copy], [Tray Use: Fax], or [Tray Use: Print] option, and then press the option you want.

3. Press a or b to display the option you want, and then press it. For example, when you select the [MP>T1] option, the machine pulls paper from the MP tray until it is empty, and then from Tray 1.

4. Press

• When you make a copy using the ADF and give priority to multiple trays, the machine looks for the tray

• When you make a copy using the scanner glass, your document is copied from the higher priority tray

• (MFC models) Use the following sizes of paper for printing faxes: Letter, A4, Legal, Folio. Available

• (MFC models) If the tray is out of paper and received faxes are in the machine’s memory, [No Paper]

with the most suitable paper and pulls paper from that tray.

even if more suitable paper is in another paper tray.

paper sizes may differ depending on your country. When an appropriate size is not in any of the trays, the machine stores received faxes and [Size mismatch] appears on the touchscreen.

appears on the touchscreen. Load paper in the empty tray.

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Change the Check Paper Size Setting

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

The default setting is On.

>> DCP-L2531DW/DCP-L2535DW/DCP-L2550DW/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2713DW/MFC-L2715DW/ MFC-L2716DW >> HL-L2395DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW/MFC-L2751DW/MFC-L2770DW/MFC-L2771DW

DCP-L2531DW/DCP-L2535DW/DCP-L2550DW/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2713DW/ MFC-L2715DW/MFC-L2716DW

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-L2751DW/MFC-L2770DW/ MFC-L2771DW

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

2. Press [On] or [Off].

3. Press

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Load Documents

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)

Related Models: DCP-L2550DW/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2713DW/MFC-L2715DW/MFC-L2716DW/

MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW/MFC-L2751DW/MFC-L2770DW/MFC-L2771DW

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 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: 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.

147.3 to 355.6 mm

60 to 105 g/m

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 215.9 mm

Weight: Up to 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 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 3 mm 4 mm

A4 3 mm (ADF)

Copy

Scan Letter 3 mm 3 mm

Print Letter, Legal 4.2 mm 4.2 mm

a 1 in 1 copy and 100% document size copy

Letter, Legal 3 mm 4 mm

A4 3 mm 3 mm

Legal 3 mm 3 mm

A4 4.2 mm 4.2 mm

Left (2)

Right (4)

1 mm (Scanner Glass) 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®)

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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 Grey Printing

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

Improve Pattern Printing

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

Improve Thin Line

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

Use System Halftone

Select this option to use Windows® to express halftones.

TrueType Mode (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 colour text in black.

Print Archive

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

Eco settings

Select this option to reduce printing noise.

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Change the Default Print Settings (Windows®)

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

properties.

1. Do one of the following:

• For Windows Server® 2008

Click

• For Windows® 7 and Windows Server® 2008 R2

Click (Start) > Devices and Printers.

• For Windows® 8

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

• For Windows® 10 and Windows Server® 2016

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

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

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

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

5. Click OK.

6. Close the printer properties dialog box.

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Driver (PostScript® 3™ Language Emulation) (Windows®)

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

™

Language Emulation) (Windows®)

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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 icon in the task tray.

- (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 (if you are using a touchbased 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.

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

- (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.

Troubleshooting

Click the Troubleshooting button to access the troubleshooting website.

Looking for replacement supplies?

Click the Looking for replacement supplies? button for more information on Brother genuine supplies.

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Print from Your Computer (Mac)

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Print a Document (Mac)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Change other printer settings, if needed.

10. Click Print.

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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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DCP-L2531DW/DCP-L2535DW/DCP-L2550DW/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2713DW/ MFC-L2715DW/MFC-L2716DW

1. Press Stop/Exit.

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

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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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DCP-L2531DW/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2713DW

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-L2535DW/DCP-L2550DW/MFC-L2715DW/MFC-L2716DW

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.

HL-L2395DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW/MFC-L2751DW/MFC-L2770DW/ MFC-L2771DW

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

2. Press [Yes].

3. Press .

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Scan from Your Computer (Windows®)

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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

•

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

Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Scan Photos and Graphics

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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DCP-L2531DW/DCP-L2535DW/DCP-L2550DW/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2713DW/ MFC-L2715DW/MFC-L2716DW

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 [Colour] and [Grey] 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-L2751DW/MFC-L2770DW/ MFC-L2771DW

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-L2751DW/MFC-L2770DW/MFC-L2771DW):

• 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 Colour]

(available only for the [Colour] and [Grey] 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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DCP-L2531DW/DCP-L2535DW/DCP-L2550DW/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2713DW/ MFC-L2715DW/MFC-L2716DW

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 [Colour] and [Grey] 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-L2751DW/MFC-L2770DW/ MFC-L2771DW

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-L2751DW/MFC-L2770DW/MFC-L2771DW):

• 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 Colour]

(available only for the [Colour] and [Grey] 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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DCP-L2531DW/DCP-L2535DW/DCP-L2550DW/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2713DW/ MFC-L2715DW/MFC-L2716DW

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 [Colour] and [Grey] 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.

HL-L2395DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW/MFC-L2751DW/MFC-L2770DW/ MFC-L2771DW

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-L2751DW/MFC-L2770DW/MFC-L2771DW):

• 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 Colour]

(available only for the [Colour] and [Grey] 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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DCP-L2531DW/DCP-L2535DW/DCP-L2550DW/MFC-L2710DW/MFC-L2713DW/ MFC-L2715DW/MFC-L2716DW

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 [Colour] and [Grey] 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.

HL-L2395DW/MFC-L2730DW/MFC-L2750DW/MFC-L2751DW/MFC-L2770DW/ MFC-L2771DW

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-L2751DW/MFC-L2770DW/MFC-L2771DW):

• 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 Colour]

(available only for the [Colour] and [Grey] 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

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

• Set up a Scan to FTP Profile

• Upload Scanned Data to an FTP Server

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Set up a Scan to FTP Profile

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

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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 Colour drop-down list, and then select the level from the list. You can use this feature to remove the background colour 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

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Share scanned information by saving it to your FTP server.

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1. Load your document.

2. Press (SCAN).

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

4. Press a or b to select one of the profiles listed, and then press OK. 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.

5. Press Start. The LCD shows the message [Connecting]. When the connection to the FTP server is successful, the

machine starts scanning. If you are 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 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 favourite Scan to Network destinations.

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• Upload Scanned Data to a CIFS Server

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Set up a Scan to Network Profile

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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 Colour drop-down list, and then select the level from the list. You can use this feature to remove the background colour 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.

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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 autumn (available only for some countries).

9. Click Submit.

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Brother MFCL2750DWZU1 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

Before You Use Your Brother Machine

Definitions of Notes

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 Using the Multi‑purpose Tray (MP Tray)

Load Paper in the Multi‑purpose Tray (MP Tray)

Load and Print Labels Using the MP Tray

Load and Print Envelopes Using the MP Tray

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

Select the Tray to Be Used For Printing

Change the Check Paper Size Setting

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