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DCP-1600E
DCP-1602(E)
DCP-1610W(E)
DCP-1612W
MFC-1900(E)
MFC-1905
MFC-1910W(E)
Version A
UK
Brother numbers
IMPORTANT
For technical help, you must call Brother customer service or your local Brother dealer.
http://www.brother.com/registration
http://support.brother.com
You can check here for Brother driver updates.
Customer Service
Visit http://www.brother.com for contact information on your local Brother office.
Internet Addresses
Brother Global website: http://www.brother.com
For Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), Product Support and Technical Questions, and Driver Updates
and Utilities: http://support.brother.com
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User's Guides and where do I find them?
For DCP:
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Visit us at http://support.brother.com.
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Table of Contents
1 General information 1
Using the documentation ....................................................................................... 1
Symbols and conventions used in the documentation .................................... 1
Accessing Brother Utilities (Windows®)................................................................. 2
Accessing the Software and Network User’s Guide .............................................. 3
Viewing Documentation................................................................................... 3
Accessing Brother CreativeCenter ........................................................................ 4
Control panel overview .......................................................................................... 5
Menu and features for MFC models ...................................................................... 8
On-screen programming.................................................................................. 8
Menu table....................................................................................................... 9
0.Initial Setup................................................................................................. 10
1.General Setup ............................................................................................ 15
2.Fax.............................................................................................................. 19
3.Copy ........................................................................................................... 31
4.Printer ......................................................................................................... 32
5.Print Reports............................................................................................... 33
6.Network (For MFC-1910W(E) only)............................................................ 35
7.Machine Info. 1............................................................................................ 38
Menu and features for DCP models .................................................................... 39
On-screen programming................................................................................ 39
Menu table..................................................................................................... 40
1.General Setup ............................................................................................ 41
2.Copy ........................................................................................................... 43
3.Printer ......................................................................................................... 44
4.Network (For DCP-1610W(E) and DCP-1612W only)................................ 45
5.Machine Info. 1............................................................................................ 48
Entering text ........................................................................................................ 49
MFC models .................................................................................................. 49
DCP models .................................................................................................. 50
Ecology features .................................................................................................. 51
Deep Sleep mode.......................................................................................... 51
Auto Power Off (DCP models only) ............................................................... 51
Toner Settings ..................................................................................................... 51
Toner Setting (Continue mode) ..................................................................... 51
Receiving faxes in Continue Mode (MFC models only)................................. 52
2 Paper Setting 53
Paper settings...................................................................................................... 53
Paper Type .................................................................................................... 53
Paper Size ..................................................................................................... 53
Acceptable paper................................................................................................. 54
Recommended paper and print media .......................................................... 54
Paper capacity of the paper tray.................................................................... 54
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3 Loading documents 55
How to load documents .......................................................................................55
Using the automatic document feeder (ADF) (ADF models only) .................55
Using the scanner glass ................................................................................55
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Connecting an external or extension telephone ............................................ 72
For Fax/Tel mode only................................................................................... 72
Using extension telephones (U.K. only) ........................................................ 72
Using a non-Brother cordless external handset ............................................ 73
9 Making copies 74
How to copy ......................................................................................................... 74
ID Copy ............................................................................................................... 75
Double-sided ID copy .................................................................................... 75
One-sided ID copy......................................................................................... 76
Other copies ....................................................................................................... 77
B Specifications 102
DCP-1600E, DCP-1602(E), MFC-1900(E) and MFC-1905 ............................... 102
General........................................................................................................ 102
Document Size ............................................................................................ 105
Print Media .................................................................................................. 105
Fax............................................................................................................... 106
Copy ............................................................................................................ 106
Scanner ....................................................................................................... 107
Printer .......................................................................................................... 107
DCP-1610W(E), DCP-1612W and MFC-1910W(E) .......................................... 108
General........................................................................................................ 108
Document Size ............................................................................................ 110
Print Media .................................................................................................. 110
Fax............................................................................................................... 111
Copy ............................................................................................................ 111
Scanner ....................................................................................................... 112
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Printer ..........................................................................................................112
Network (LAN) .............................................................................................113
C Index 114
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1 General information 1
1
Using the Bold Bold style identifies keys on the
documentation 1
machine's control panel or on
the computer screen.
Thank you for buying a Brother machine! Italics Italicized style emphasizes an
Reading the documentation will help you important point or refers you to
make the most of your machine. a related topic.
Courier Courier New font identifies the
Symbols and conventions New messages shown on the LCD
used in the documentation 1
of the machine.
1
Chapter 1
Brother Utilities is an application launcher that offers convenient access to all Brother
a (Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows® 7, Windows Server® 2003, Windows Server®
2008 and Windows Server® 2008 R2)
Click (Start) > All Programs > Brother > Brother Utilities.
Tap or double-click (Brother Utilities) either on the Start screen or the desktop.
Move your mouse to the lower left corner of the Start screen and click (if you are using
a touchbased device, swipe up from the bottom of the Start screen to display the Apps
screen). When the Apps screen appears, tap or click (Brother Utilities).
2
General information
Accessing the If you have not installed the software, you can
find the documentation on the installer
Software and Network CD-ROM by following the instructions below: 1
User’s Guide 1 a Turn on your computer. Insert the
installer CD-ROM into your CD-ROM
This User’s Guide does not contain all the drive.
information about the machine such as how
to use the advanced features for Printer, NOTE
Scanner, PC-Fax 1 and Network 2. When you If the Brother screen does not appear, go
are ready to learn detailed information about to Computer (My Computer).
these operations, read the Software and
Network User’s Guide that is on the installer (For Windows® 8: Click the (File
CD-ROM for Windows® users. Explorer) icon on the taskbar, and then
Macintosh users can read the Software and go to Computer (This PC).)
Network User’s Guide by downloading it from Double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then
the Brother Solutions Center double-click start.exe.
(http://support.brother.com).
1 MFC models
b If the model name screen appears, click
your model name.
2 Wireless network models
c If the language screen appears, click
Viewing Documentation 1
your language. The CD-ROM Top Menu
will appear.
3
Chapter 1
Accessing Brother
CreativeCenter 1
4
General information
The illustrations of the control panel in this User’s Guide show the MFC-1910W and DCP-1610W. 1
MFC models
1 2 3 4
01/01 10:00
Fax Only
6 5
5
Chapter 1
4 7 8 9 10
01/01 10:00
Fax Only
11
6
General information
DCP models
1 2 3 4 5 1
Stack Copies:01
100% nnonn Auto
8 7 6
7
Chapter 1
On-screen programming 1
a Press Menu.
(Example: MFC-1910W(E))
b Choose an option.
Press 0 for Initial Setup menu.
Press 1 for General Setup menu.
Press 2 for Fax menu.
Press 3 for Copy menu.
Press 4 for Printer menu.
Press 5 for Print Reports menu.
Press 6 for Network menu.
Press 7 for Machine Info. menu.
Press 9 for Service menu. 1
1
This will appear only when the LCD shows an
error message.
You can also scroll through each menu
level by pressing a or b.
8
General information
Menu table 1
Using the menu table, you can change the settings in your machine by pressing the number keys 1
or a and b and OK.
Press Menu, and then according to what is shown on the LCD, press the number keys or a and b
to display different menu options. Press OK to select an option.
In the below example, the copy quality setting is changed from Auto to Text.
3.Copy
a Press Menu.
e Press OK.
f Press Stop/Exit.
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Chapter 1
0.Initial Setup 1
10
General information
11
Chapter 1
12
General information
13
Chapter 1
14
General information
1.General Setup 1
15
Chapter 1
16
General information
17
Chapter 1
18
General information
2.Fax 1
19
Chapter 1
20
General information
21
Chapter 1
22
General information
23
Chapter 1
24
General information
25
Chapter 1
26
General information
27
Chapter 1
28
General information
29
Chapter 1
30
General information
3.Copy 1
3.Copy
1
Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page
1.Quality — You can choose the Auto* Auto is the
Copy resolution for recommended mode
your type of for ordinary printouts.
document. Suitable for
documents that
contain both text and
photographs.
Text Suitable for
documents
containing mainly
text.
Photo Better copy quality
for photographs.
Receipt Suitable for copying
receipts.
2.Brightness — Adjusts the copy -nnnno+ Press c to increase
brightness for copies. the brightness or
-nnnon+
press d to decrease
-nnonn+* the brightness.
-nonnn+
-onnnn+
3.Contrast — Adjust the contrast to -nnnno+ Press c to increase
help an image look the contrast or press
sharper and more
-nnnon+
d to decrease the
vivid. -nnonn+* contrast.
-nonnn+
-onnnn+
4.ID Copy 1.Quality You can change the Auto* Auto is the standard
default settings for ID mode for ordinary
Copy.
Lighter
printouts. If you want
to make it clearer,
choose Lighter.
2.Brightness -nnnno+ Press c to increase
the brightness or
-nnnon+*
press d to decrease
-nnonn+ the brightness.
-nonnn+
-onnnn+
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
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Chapter 1
3.Copy (continued)
Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page
4.ID Copy 3.Contrast -nnnno+ Press c to increase
(Continued) the contrast or press
-nnnon+
d to decrease the
-nnonn+* contrast.
-nonnn+
-onnnn+
4.2in1/1in1 2in1* Allows you to use the 75
2 in 1 (ID) Copy
key as a double-
sided copy.
1in1 Allows you to use the 76
2 in 1 (ID) Copy
key as a one-sided
copy.
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
4.Printer 1
4.Printer
Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page
1.Print 1.Test Print Prints a test page. —
Options
2.Auto — If this setting is On*
Continue enabled, the machine
Off Size mismatch is
will automatically displayed on the LCD
clear a paper size
and printing does not
error, and will use the
occur.
paper loaded in the
paper tray.
3.Reset — Restores the printer 1.Reset
Printer settings to the
2.Exit
original factory
default settings.
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
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General information
5.Print Reports 1
1
For MFC-1900 and MFC-1905, this menu is 1.Transmission.
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Chapter 1
34
General information
6.Network
1
Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Level 4 Descriptions 2 Page
1.WLAN 1.TCP/IP — 1.Boot Method Auto*
Static
RARP
BOOTP
DHCP
Chooses the BOOT
method that best
suits your needs.
2.IP Address Enter the IP address.
3.Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet
mask.
4.Gateway Enter the Gateway
address.
5.Node Name Enter the Node
name. (Up to 32
characters)
6.WINS Config Auto*
Static
Chooses the WINS
configuration mode.
7.WINS Server Specifies the IP
address of the
primary or secondary
WINS server.
Primary
[000-255].[000-
255].[000-255].[000-
255]
Secondary
[000-255].[000-
255].[000-255].[000-
255]
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
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Chapter 1
6.Network (continued)
Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Level 4 Descriptions 2 Page
1.WLAN 1.TCP/IP — 8.DNS Server Specifies the IP
address of the
(Continued) (Continued)
primary or secondary
DSN server.
Primary
[000-255].[000-
255].[000-255].[000-
255]
Secondary
[000-255].[000-
255].[000-255].[000-
255]
9.APIPA On*
Off
Automatically
allocates the IP
address from the link-
local address range.
0.IPv6 On
Off*
Enable or Disable the
IPv6 protocol. If you
want to use the IPv6
protocol, visit
http://support.brother
.com for more
information.
2.WLAN Chooses the —
Assistant Ethernet link mode.
3.Setup You can configure —
Wizard your internal print
server.
4.WPS/AOSS You can easily —
configure your
wireless network
settings using the
one-button push
method.
5.WPS w/PIN You can easily —
Code configure your
wireless network
settings using WPS
with a PIN code.
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
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General information
6.Network (continued)
Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Level 4 Descriptions 2 Page
1.WLAN 6.WLAN Status — 1.Status You can see the
1
current wireless
(Continued)
network status.
2.Signal You can see the
current wireless
network signal
strength.
3.SSID You can see the
current SSID.
4.Comm. Mode You can see the
current
Communication
Mode.
7.MAC Address Shows the MAC
address of the
machine.
8.Set to Restore the wireless 1.Reset
Default network setting to
2.Exit
factory default.
9.WLAN Enable Enable or Disable the On
Wireless LAN
Off*
manually.
2.Network — Restore all network 1.Reset
Reset settings back to the
2.Exit
factory settings.
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
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Chapter 1
7.Machine Info. 1 1
7.Machine Info. 1
Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page
1.Serial No. — You can check the —
serial number of your
machine.
2.Version 1.Main You can check the —
Version firmware version of
your machine.
3.Page — You can check the Total Displays the total
Counter number of pages the page count.
machine has printed Fax/List Displays the page
during its life.
counter for faxes and
lists.
Copy Displays the page
counter for copies.
Print Displays the page
counter for printed
pages.
4.Parts Life 1.Toner You can check the —
percentage of Toner
life that remains.
2.Drum You can check the —
percentage of Drum
life that remains.
5.Reset Drum — You can reset the 1.Reset 85
drum counter when
2.Exit
you replace the drum
unit with a new one.
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
1
For MFC-1900(E) and MFC-1905, this menu is 6.Machine Info..
38
General information
On-screen programming 1
a Press Menu.
39
Chapter 1
Menu table 1
Using the menu table, you can change the settings in your machine by pressing a and b and OK.
Press Menu, and then according to what is shown on the LCD, press a and b to display different
menu options. Press OK to select an option.
In the below example, the paper type setting is changed from Plain to Recycled Paper.
1.General Setup
a Press Menu.
f Press Stop/Exit.
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General information
1.General Setup 1
1.General Setup
1
Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page
1.Paper 1.Paper Type Plain* 53
Recycled Paper
2.Paper Size Sets the size of the A4* 53
paper in the paper
Letter
tray.
Legal
Folio
A5
A5 L
B5
Executive
2.Ecology 1.Toner Save You can save toner On Increases the page
using this feature. yield of the toner
cartridge. When you
set Toner Save to
On, print appears
lighter.
Off*
2.Auto Power If the machine Off 51
Off remains in Deep
1 hour*
Sleep mode for the
time set in the Auto 2 hours
Power Off settings, it
4 hours
will automatically go
into Power Off mode. 8 hours
To disable the Power
Off mode, press and
hold .
3.LCD — Adjusts the contrast -nnnno+ Press a to make the
Contrast of the LCD. LCD darker, or press
-nnnon+
b to make the LCD
-nnonn+* lighter.
-nonnn+
-onnnn+
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
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Chapter 1
42
General information
2.Copy 1
2.Copy
1
Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page
1.Quality — You can choose the Auto* Auto is the
Copy resolution for recommended mode
your type of for ordinary printouts.
document. Suitable for
documents that
contain both text and
photographs.
Text Suitable for
documents
containing mainly
text.
Photo Better copy quality
for photographs.
Receipt Suitable for copying
receipts.
2.Brightness — Adjusts the copy -nnnno+ Press a to increase
brightness for copies. the brightness or
-nnnon+
press b to decrease
-nnonn+* the brightness.
-nonnn+
-onnnn+
3.Contrast — Adjust the contrast to -nnnno+ Press a to increase
help an image look the contrast or press
-nnnon+
sharper and more b to decrease the
vivid. -nnonn+* contrast.
-nonnn+
-onnnn+
4.ID Copy 1.Quality You can change the Auto* Auto is the standard
default settings for ID mode for ordinary
Lighter
Copy. printouts. If you want
to make it clearer,
choose Lighter.
2.Brightness -nnnno+ Press a to increase
the brightness or
-nnnon+*
press b to decrease
-nnonn+ the brightness.
-nonnn+
-onnnn+
3.Contrast -nnnno+ Press a to increase
the contrast or press
-nnnon+
b to decrease the
-nnonn+* contrast.
-nonnn+
-onnnn+
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
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Chapter 1
2.Copy (continued)
Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page
4.ID Copy 4.2in1/1in1 2in1* Allows you to use the 75
2 in 1 (ID) Copy/Co
(Continued)
py Options 1 key or
2 in 1 (ID) Copy 2
key as a double-
sided copy.
1in1 Allows you to use the 76
2 in 1 (ID) Copy/Co
py Options 1 key or
2 in 1 (ID) Copy 2
key as a one-sided
copy.
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
1
For DCP-1610W(E) and DCP-1612W
2
For DCP-1600E and DCP-1602(E)
3.Printer 1
3.Printer
Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page
1.Print 1.Test Print Prints a test page. —
Options
2.Auto — If this setting is On*
Continue enabled, the machine
Off Size mismatch is
will automatically displayed on the LCD
clear a paper size
and printing does not
error, and will use the
occur.
paper loaded in the
paper tray.
3.Reset — Restores the printer a Reset
Printer settings to the
b Exit
original factory
default settings.
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
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General information
4.Network
1
Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Level 4 Descriptions 2 Page
1.WLAN 1.TCP/IP — 1.Boot Method Auto*
Static
RARP
BOOTP
DHCP
Chooses the BOOT
method that best
suits your needs.
2.IP Address Enter the IP address.
3.Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet
mask.
4.Gateway Enter the Gateway
address.
5.Node Name Enter the Node
name. (Up to 32
characters)
6.WINS Config Auto*
Static
Chooses the WINS
configuration mode.
7.WINS Server Specifies the IP
address of the
primary or secondary
WINS server.
Primary
[000-255].[000-
255].[000-255].[000-
255]
Secondary
[000-255].[000-
255].[000-255].[000-
255]
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
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Chapter 1
4.Network (continued)
Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Level 4 Descriptions 2 Page
1.WLAN 1.TCP/IP — 8.DNS Server Specifies the IP
address of the
(Continued) (Continued)
primary or secondary
DSN server.
Primary
[000-255].[000-
255].[000-255].[000-
255]
Secondary
[000-255].[000-
255].[000-255].[000-
255]
9.APIPA On*
Off
Automatically
allocates the IP
address from the link-
local address range.
0.IPv6 On
Off*
Enable or Disable the
IPv6 protocol. If you
want to use the IPv6
protocol, visit
http://support.brother
.com for more
information.
2.WLAN Chooses the —
Assistant Ethernet link mode.
3.Setup You can configure —
Wizard your internal print
server.
4.WPS/AOSS You can easily —
configure your
wireless network
settings using the
one-button push
method.
5.WPS w/PIN You can easily —
Code configure your
wireless network
settings using WPS
with a PIN code.
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
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General information
4.Network (continued)
Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Level 4 Descriptions 2 Page
1.WLAN 6.WLAN Status — 1.Status You can see the
1
current wireless
(Continued)
network status.
2.Signal You can see the
current wireless
network signal
strength.
3.SSID You can see the
current SSID.
4.Comm. Mode You can see the
current
Communication
Mode.
7.MAC Address Shows the MAC
address of the
machine.
8.Set to Restore the wireless a Reset
Default network setting to
b Exit
factory default.
9.WLAN Enable Enable or Disable the On
Wireless LAN
Off*
manually.
2.Network — Restore all network a Reset
Reset settings back to the
b Exit
factory settings.
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
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Chapter 1
5.Machine Info. 1 1
5.Machine Info. 1
Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page
1.Serial No. — You can check the —
serial number of your
machine.
2.Version 1.Main You can check the —
Version firmware version of
your machine.
3.Page — You can check the Total Displays the total
Counter number of pages the page count.
machine has printed List Displays the page
during its life.
counter for lists.
Copy Displays the page
counter for copies.
Print Displays the page
counter for printed
pages.
4.Parts 1.Toner You can check the —
Life 2 percentage of life that
remains.
2.Drum You can check the Remaining:xxx%
percentage of Drum
life that remains.
5.Print — Print a list of your
Settings 3 settings for printing.
1
For DCP-1600E and DCP-1602(E), this menu is 4.Machine Info..
2
For DCP-1600E and DCP-1602(E), this menu is 5.Parts Life.
3
For DCP-1610W(E) and DCP-1612W only
4 For DCP-1600E and DCP-1602(E), this menu is 4.User Settings.
5
For DCP-1600E and DCP-1602(E), this menu is 6.Reset Drum.
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General information
Entering text 1
1
MFC models 1
When setting certain menu selections, such as the Station ID and the name of a Speed Dial, you
will need to type text characters. The dial pad keys have letters printed on them. The keys: 0, #
and l do not have printed letters because they are used for special characters.
Press the appropriate dial pad key the number of times shown in this reference table to access
the character you want.
Press once twice three four five six seven eight nine
number times times times times times times times
Key on
dial pad
1 @ . / 1 @ . / 1 @
2 a b c A B C 2 a b
3 d e f D E F 3 d e
4 g h i G H I 4 g h
5 j k l J K L 5 j k
6 m n o M N O 6 m n
7 p q r s P Q R S 7
8 t u v T U V 8 t u
9 w x y z W X Y Z 9
For options that do not allow lower case characters, use the following table.
Press number once twice three times four times five times
Key on dial
pad
2 A B C 2 A
3 D E F 3 D
4 G H I 4 G
5 J K L 5 J
6 M N O 6 M
7 P Q R S 7
8 T U V 8 T
9 W X Y Z 9
Inserting spaces
To enter a space in a fax number, press c once between numbers. To enter a space in a name,
press c twice between characters.
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Chapter 1
Making corrections
If you entered a character incorrectly and want to change it, press d or c to move the cursor to the
incorrect character, and then press Clear.
Repeating letters
To enter a letter on the same key as the previous letter, press c to move the cursor right before
pressing the key again.
Special characters and symbols
Press l, # or 0, then press d or c to move the cursor to the symbol or character you want. Press
OK to choose it. The symbols and characters below will appear depending on your menu
selection.
DCP models 1
When setting certain options, such as the Network Key, you must enter characters on the
machine.
Hold down or repeatedly press a or b to select a character from this list:
0123456789abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyzABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ(space)!"#$
%&'()*+,-./:;<=>?@[]^_
Press OK when the character or symbol you want is displayed, and then enter the next
character.
Press Clear to delete characters entered incorrectly.
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General information
1
Deep Sleep mode 1 Toner Setting (Continue
mode) 1
e Press Stop/Exit.
51
Chapter 1
NOTE
If you turn off the machine, faxes stored in
the memory will be lost.
52
2 Paper Setting 2
Paper settings 2
d Press a or b to choose A4, Letter,
Legal, Folio, A5, A5 L, B5 or
Executive. 2
Paper Type 2
Press OK.
e Press Stop/Exit.
a (For MFC-1900(E) and MFC-1905)
Press Menu, 1, 2, 1 and go to step d.
(For MFC-1910W(E))
Press Menu, 1, 3, 1 and go to step d.
e Press Stop/Exit.
Paper Size 2
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Chapter 2
Acceptable paper 2
Types of paper to avoid 2
IMPORTANT
Print quality may vary according to the type of
Some types of paper may not perform well
paper you are using.
or may cause damage to your machine.
DO NOT use paper:
Recommended paper and
• that is highly textured
print media 2
Some important guidelines when selecting If you use any of the types of paper listed
paper are: above, they may damage your machine.
This damage is not covered under any
DO NOT use inkjet paper because it may Brother warranty or service agreement.
cause a paper jam or damage your
machine.
Preprinted paper must use ink that can
withstand the temperature of the
machine’s fusing process 200 °C.
54
3 Loading documents 3
(1)
55
Chapter 3
NOTE
If the document is a book or is thick do not
slam the cover or press on it.
56
4 Sending a fax (MFC models) 4
57
Chapter 4
Broadcasting 4
The LCD will display the Broadcast job
number followed by the fax number or
Broadcasting lets you send the same fax name being dialled (for example, #001
message to more than one fax number. You 0123456789). Press a or b to show the
can include Speed Dial numbers and up to 20 broadcast job number (for example,
manually dialled numbers in the same Broadcast#001).
broadcast.
b Press a or b to choose one of the
following:
Before you begin the broadcast 4
d Press Start.
After the broadcast is finished the machine
will print a broadcast report to let you know
the results.
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5 Receiving a fax (MFC models) 5
Receive modes 5
You must choose a receive mode depending on the external devices and telephone services you
have on your line.
By default, your machine will automatically receive any faxes that are sent to it. The diagrams
below will help you choose the correct mode. (For detailed information about the receive modes,
see Menu table on page 9.)
5
Do you want to use the telephone features of your machine (if available) or
an external telephone or external telephone answering device connected on the
same line as the machine?
Yes No
Are you using the voice message function of
an external telephone answering device?
Fax Only
No
Fax/Tel
Yes
External TAD
Yes
d Press Stop/Exit.
The LCD will display the current receive mode.
NOTE
(For U.K. only) If you cannot change the Receive Mode option, make sure the BT Call Sign
feature is set to Off.
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Chapter 5
60
Receiving a fax (MFC models)
d Press Stop/Exit.
61
Dialling and storing numbers
6 (MFC models) 6
Storing numbers 6
Changing or Deleting Speed
Dial numbers 6
Press Menu, 2, 3, 1.
(For MFC-1900 and MFC-1910W)
You can store your frequently used numbers Press Menu, 2, 4, 1.
as Speed Dial numbers, so that when you dial Enter the Speed Dial number you want
you will only have to press a few keys to change or delete, then press OK.
( (Address Book) twice, the two digit
number and Start). The machine can store b Do one of the following:
99 Speed Dial numbers (01- 99). Press 1 to choose Change to edit the
number or name.
a Press (Address Book) twice and
Go to step c.
enter a two digit Speed Dial location
number (01-99). Press 2 to choose Clear to delete
If a number is not stored there, the LCD all information in a Speed Dial
shows Register Now? number.
Press 1 to choose Yes. When Erase This Data? appears,
press 1 to choose Yes to confirm.
b Enter the telephone or fax number (up to Go to step d.
20 characters).
Press OK. c Edit the number or the name. When you
are finished editing, press OK.
c Do one of the following:
Enter the name using the dial pad d Press Stop/Exit.
(up to 15 characters). For help
entering characters, see Entering
text on page 49.
Press OK.
Press OK to store the number
without a name.
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Dialling and storing numbers (MFC models)
How to dial c Press the dial pad key for the first few
letters of the name. (Use the chart on
6
e Press Start.
Speed dialling 6
NOTE
Press (Address Book) twice and enter • If you do not enter a letter and press OK in
the two digit Speed Dial number. (See Storing step c, all registered names will appear.
Speed Dial numbers on page 62.) Press a or b to scroll until you find the
name you are looking for.
• If the LCD shows No Contact Found
6
when you enter the first few letters of the
name, it means that a name for the letters
is not stored.
Redial 6
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Chapter 6
c Press Stop/Exit.
1 For U.K. only, Press Menu, 2, 0, 3.
a Press Menu, 2, 0, 2. 1
The screen displays the current setting.
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7 Using PC-FAX (MFC models) 7
Even if you have turned off your PC (at night c The LCD shows a reminder to start the
or on the weekend, for example), your PC-FAX Receive program on your
machine will receive and store your faxes in computer. If you have started the PC-
its memory. The LCD will show the number of FAX Receive program, press OK. If you
stored faxes received, for example: have not started the PC-FAX Receive
PC Fax Msg:001 program, see Software and Network
When you start your PC and the PC-Fax User’s Guide.
Receiving software runs, your machine
7
transfers your faxes to your PC automatically.
d Do one of the following:
If you want to change the current
To transfer the received faxes to your PC you
setting, press 1 and press a or b to
must have the PC-FAX Receiving software
choose your computer. Press OK.
running on your PC.
If you do not want to change the
Do one of the following:
current setting, press 2.
(Windows® XP, Windows Vista® and
Windows® 7)
e Press a or b to choose On or Off.
Press OK.
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Chapter 7
NOTE
• Before you can set up PC-Fax Receive
you must install the MFL-Pro Suite
software on your PC. Make sure your PC
is connected and turned on. (For more
information, see Software and Network
User’s Guide.)
• If your machine has an error and is unable
to print faxes from memory, you can use
this setting to transfer your faxes to a PC.
(See Transferring your faxes or Fax
Journal report (MFC models)
on page 100.)
• PC-Fax Receive is not supported in Mac
OS.
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Using PC-FAX (MFC models)
PC-FAX sending 7
You can send a file created in any application on your PC as a standard fax.
NOTE
• The PC-FAX software can only send Black & White fax documents in A4 size.
• Please install MFL-Pro Suite software, connect your machine and PC before using PC-FAX
sending.
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Chapter 7
1 Dial Pad
2 Address Book
e To include a cover page, check the Add Cover Page check box.
NOTE
You can also click the cover page icon to create or edit a cover page.
NOTE
• If you want to cancel the fax, click Cancel or press Stop/Exit on the machine's control panel.
• If you want to redial a number, click Redial to cycle through the last five fax numbers, and then
click Start.
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Telephone and external devices
8 (MFC models) 8
Voice calls can be made with the handset by c Do one of the following:
using the dial pad or by pressing (Address If you chose ISDN or Normal, go to
Book) twice and entering a two digit Speed step g.
Dial number. If you chose PBX, go to step d.
b When you hear the dial tone, enter a If you do not want to change the
current prefix number, press 1 and
number using the dial pad or press then OK. Go to step f.
(Address Book) twice and enter a two
digit Speed Dial number. e Enter the prefix number (up to 5 digits)
on the dial pad. 8
c Replace the handset to hang up. Press OK.
NOTE
Telephone line • You can use the numbers 0 to 9, #, l
and !.
services 8
(For MFC-1910W(E))
Press Menu, 0, 5.
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Chapter 8
Connecting an external
The machine is initially set to Normal, which
lets the machine connect to a standard PSTN TAD (MFC-1900(E) and
(Public Switched Telephone Network) line.
However, many offices use a central
MFC-1910W(E) only) 8
a Press Menu, 2, 0, 2.
The screen displays the current setting.
c Press Stop/Exit.
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Telephone and external devices (MFC models)
The external TAD must be connected as We suggest you ask the company who
shown in the illustration below. installed your PBX to connect your machine.
If you have a multi line system we suggest
you ask the installer to connect the unit to the
1 last line on the system. This prevents the
machine being activated each time the
system receives telephone calls. If all
1
incoming calls will be answered by a
switchboard operator we recommend that
(Example for UK)
you set the Receive Mode to Manual.
1 TAD We cannot guarantee that your machine will
operate correctly under all circumstances
a Set your external TAD to one or two when connected to a PBX. Any difficulties
rings. (The machine’s Ring Delay with sending or receiving faxes should be
setting does not apply.) reported first to the company who handles
your PBX.
b Record the outgoing message on your
external TAD.
Recording an outgoing
message (OGM) 8
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Chapter 8
(U.K. only) 8
(Example for U.K.)
72
Telephone and external devices (MFC models)
1 1 2
3
FAX
1 Extension socket
2 Master socket
3 Incoming line
These phones are now connected as external
devices as shown on page 72, because they
are connected to the fax machine via the
T-connector.
NOTE
Not all brands of cordless telephones are
compatible for use with your machine.
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9 Making copies 9
74
Making copies
Double-sided ID copy 9
75
Chapter 9
1
4 mm or greater (top, left)
76
Making copies
Other copies 9
Make sure you are in COPY mode. Use the Options, Copy Options or 2 in 1 (ID) Copy/Options
key to quickly set the following copy settings only for the next copy.
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Chapter 9
Press OK.
Press a or b, then press OK.
Quality Auto*
Text
Photo
Receipt
Stack/Sort Stack*
Sort
Brightness -onnnn+
-nonnn+
-nnonn+*
-nnnon+
-nnnno+
Contrast -onnnn+
-nonnn+
-nnonn+*
-nnnon+
-nnnno+
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
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Making copies
Press OK.
Press a or b, then press OK.
Enlarge/Reduce 100%*
97% LTRiA4
94% A4iLTR 9
91% Full Page
85% LTRiEXE
83% LGLiA4 1
78% LGLiLTR 1
70% A4iA5
50%
Custom(25-400%)
Auto 2
200%
141% A5iA4
104% EXEiLTR
Page Layout Off(1 in 1)*
2 in 1 (P)
2 in 1 (L)
4 in 1 (P)
4 in 1 (L)
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
1 "LGLiLTR" and "LGLiA4" are displayed on ADF models only.
2
Auto sets the machine to calculate the reduction ratio that best fits the size of paper. Auto is only available when using
the ADF.
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10 How to scan to a computer 10
NOTE
The screens on your PC may vary depending on your model.
ControlCenter4 is a software utility that lets you quickly and easily access the applications you use
most often.
Click (Start) > All Programs > Brother > Brother Utilities, and then click the
drop-down list and select your model name (if not already selected). Click SCAN in the left
navigation bar, and then click ControlCenter4.
The ControlCenter4 application will open.
(Windows® 8)
Click (Brother Utilities), and then click the drop-down list and select your model
name (if not already selected). Click SCAN in the left navigation bar, and then click
ControlCenter4.
The ControlCenter4 application will open.
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How to scan to a computer
10
81
Chapter 10
e Click Scan.
The machine starts the scanning process. The folder where the scanned data is saved will
open automatically.
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How to scan to a computer
NOTE
If you want to use this function, install the MFL-Pro Suite and connect the machine to your PC
with a USB cable.
b Press (SCAN).
f Press Start.
The machine starts the scanning process.
You can change your machine’s SCAN key settings using ControlCenter4. 10
a Do one of the following:
(Windows® XP, Windows Vista® and Windows® 7)
Click (Start) > All Programs > Brother > Brother Utilities, and then click the
drop-down list and select your model name (if not already selected). Click SCAN in the left
navigation bar, and then click ControlCenter4.
The ControlCenter4 application will open.
(Windows® 8)
Click (Brother Utilities), and then click the drop-down list and select your model
name (if not already selected). Click SCAN in the left navigation bar, and then click
ControlCenter4.
The ControlCenter4 application will open.
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Chapter 10
d Choose the File tab. You can change the default settings.
1 You can choose the file type from the drop-down list.
2 You can enter the file name you want to use for the document.
3 You can save the file to the default folder, or choose your preferred folder by clicking the
(Browse) button.
4 You can choose a scanning resolution from the Resolution drop-down list.
5 You can choose the document size from the Document Size drop-down list.
e Click OK.
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Troubleshooting and other
A information A
Consumable items A
The drum unit and toner cartridge are two separate consumables. Make sure both are installed as
an assembly. For more information on how to replace the consumable items, see the instructions
included with the drum unit for replacing the drum unit or see the instructions printed on the box
of the toner cartridge for replacing the toner cartridge.
NOTE
• Brother machines are designed to work with toner of a particular specification and will work to
a level of optimum performance when used with Brother Original toner cartridges. Brother A
cannot guarantee this optimum performance if toner or toner cartridges of other specifications
are used. The machine may not detect toner or toner cartridges of other specifications correctly
but may instead detect such items as standard yield toner cartridges. Brother does not
therefore recommend the use of cartridges other than Brother Original cartridges with this
machine, or the refilling of empty cartridges with toner from other sources. If damage is caused
to the drum unit or other parts of this machine as a result of the use of toner or toner cartridges
other than Brother Original products due to the incompatibility or lack of suitability of those
products with this machine, any repairs required as a result may not be covered by the
warranty.
• For best performance, use a Brother Original drum and toner cartridge. Printing with a third
party drum unit or toner cartridge may reduce not only the print quality but also the quality and
life of the machine itself. Warranty coverage may not apply to problems caused by the use of
a third party drum or toner cartridge.
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• Go to http://www.brother.com/original/index.html for instructions on how to return your used
consumable items to the Brother recycling program. If you choose not to return your used
items, please discard the used consumable according to local regulations, keeping it separate
from domestic waste. If you have questions, call your local waste disposal office. (For more
information, see Product Safety Guide.)
• The projected life for each of the toner cartridges is based on ISO/IEC 19752. Frequency of
replacement will vary depending on the complexity of printed pages, percentage of coverage
and type of media used.
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Troubleshooting and other information
If you did not solve your problem with the above checks, identify your problem and then go to the
page suggested below:
If the machine is connected to a PC, depending on the error, a Popup application may appear on
the PC.
Follow the instructions on the screen to resolve the error.
87
Error and maintenance messages A
The most common error and maintenance messages are shown below.
If you need more help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting
tips:
Visit us at http://support.brother.com.
88
Troubleshooting and other information
NOTE
Turning off the machine will erase the fax data in the memory. To prevent you from losing any
important messages, see Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report (MFC models)
on page 100.
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If you are having difficulty with your machine A
Most problems can be easily resolved by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother
Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips.
Visit us at http://support.brother.com.
1 Check the machine's power cord is connected correctly and the machine is turned on.
2 Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the area labelled "LINE," and then connect the
other end of the telephone line cord directly to a telephone wall socket.
If you can send and receive faxes when the telephone line is directly connected to the fax, the
problem may be unrelated to the machine. Please contact your service provider for connection
issues.
3 Check the Receive mode.
For more information on setting the Receive mode, see Receive modes on page 59.
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Troubleshooting and other information
a Press Menu, 2, 0, 1.
c Press OK.
d Press Stop/Exit.
If, after trying all of the above the problem is still not resolved, turn the machine off, and then turn
it on.
If you still cannot send or receive faxes after trying all of the above, check the FAQ on the
Brother Solutions Center website (http://support.brother.com).
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Improving the print quality A
NOTE
Brother does not recommend the use of cartridges other than Brother Original cartridges or the
refilling of used cartridges with toner from other sources.
If you are having problems with print results, check the following:
1 The machine's environment.
Choose a location where the temperature remains between 10 °C and 32 °C and the humidity
is between 20% to 80% (without condensation).
5
6
3
4
Turning the paper over may help paper loading Adjusting the guide may help paper loading
become smoother. become smoother.
92
Troubleshooting and other information
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
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Cleaning the corona wire
Slide the green tab from left to right and right to left several times.
(5)
NOTE
Be sure to return the tab to the home position (a) (5). If you do not, printed pages may have a
vertical stripe.
Clean the drum unit if black or white dots appear on printed pages
Push down the lock lever and take the toner cartridge out of the drum unit.
94
Troubleshooting and other information
Turn the drum unit gear by hand while looking at the surface of the drum roller (1).
(1)
Wipe the surface of the drum gently with a dry cotton swab until the dust or glue on the
surface comes off.
95
6 Check the printer driver settings.
Try changing the Print Settings in the Basic tab.
If the paper is curled or the toner is not fixed well on the paper, you can adjust these settings
in Improve Print Output. Click Other Print Options in the Advanced tab.
96
Troubleshooting and other information
97
Paper Jams e Open the scanner cover. The pull-arm
(1) on the left side of the machine will
A
lock.
Always remove all paper from the paper tray
Open the top cover.
and straighten the stack when you add new
paper. This helps prevent multiple sheets of
paper from feeding through the machine at
one time and prevents paper jams.
(1)
a Turn the machine off.
98
Troubleshooting and other information
(1)
99
Transferring your Transferring faxes to your PC A
faxes or Fax Journal You can transfer the faxes from your
report (MFC models) A
machine’s memory to your PC.
100
Troubleshooting and other information
e Press Stop/Exit.
the machine A
NOTE WARNING
If you have not set up your Station ID, you
cannot enter fax transfer mode. Press Menu,
0, 2 to register your fax number, telephone
number and name. DO NOT use flammable substances, any
type of spray, or an organic solvent/liquid
containing alcohol or ammonia to clean the
inside or outside of the product. Doing so
could cause a fire or electrical shock.
Instead, use only a dry, lint-free cloth.
(For more information, see Product Safety
Guide.)
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B Specifications B
General B
102
Specifications
255 mm
385 mm 340 mm
283 mm
1
For MFC-1905, the width is 456 mm.
Weights (with consumables) 7.2 kg 8.2 kg 8.5 kg
Noise Sound Printing LPAm = 52 dB (A)
Level Pressure
Sound Printing LWAd = 6.59 B (A)
Power
Temperature Operating 10 to 32 °C
Storage 0 to 40 °C
Humidity Operating 20 to 80% (without condensation) B
Storage 35 to 85% (without condensation)
Interface USB Hi-Speed USB 2.0 6 7
It is recommended you use a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no
more than 2 metres long.
Support Windows® Windows® XP Home, Windows® XP Professional, Windows® XP
OS
Professional x64 Edition, Windows Vista®, Windows® 7, Windows®
8, Windows® 8.1
Mac OS OS X v10.7.5, 10.8.x, 10.9.x
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Model DCP-1600E DCP-1602(E) MFC-1900(E) MFC-1905
Comsu Toner Cartridge (Inbox) (For DCP-1602, DCP-1602E, MFC-1900, MFC-1905)
mables Approx. 700 pages A4 or Letter page 8
(For DCP-1600E, MFC-1900E)
Approx. 1,000 pages A4 or Letter page 8
Toner Cartridge Approx. 1,000 pages A4 or Letter page 8
(Standard)
Model Name (For Central Eastern Europe) TN-1030
(For Latin America) TN-1060
Drum Unit Approx. 10,000 pages A4 or Letter pages (1 page / job) 9
Model Name (For Central Eastern Europe) DR-1030
(For Latin America) DR-1060
1
Measured when the machine is connected to the USB interface.
2
All wireless network ports activated and all wired network ports connected according to Regulation (EU) No 801/2013.
3 To activate and deactivate the wireless function, change the WLAN Enable options using the machine's control panel.
(Network > WLAN > WLAN Enable > On or Off)
4
Power consumption varies slightly depending on the usage environment or part wear.
5
Measured according to IEC 62301 Edition 2.0.
6
Your machine has a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface. The machine can also be connected to a computer that has a USB
1.1 interface.
7
Third-party USB ports are not supported.
8
Approx. cartridge yield is declared in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752.
9
Drum life is approximate and may vary by type of use.
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Specifications
Document Size B
Print Media B
105
Fax B
Copy B
106
Specifications
Scanner B
Printer B
1
The print speed may vary depending on the type of document you print.
2
From Ready mode and standard tray
107
DCP-1610W(E), DCP-1612W and MFC-1910W(E) B
General B
255 mm
385 mm 340 mm
MFC-1910W(E)
283 mm
385 mm 340 mm
108
Specifications
109
Document Size B
Print Media B
110
Specifications
Fax B
Copy B
1
From Ready mode and standard tray
111
Scanner B
Printer B
1
The print speed may vary depending on the type of document you print.
2
From Ready mode and standard tray
112
Specifications
Network (LAN) B
NOTE
For more information about the Network specifications, see Software and Network User’s
Guide.
113
C Index
114
L Q
LCD (liquid crystal display) .........5, 7, 8, 39 Quality
printing ................................................. 92
M Quick dial
broadcasting ......................................... 58
Macintosh Speed Dial
See Software and Network User’s Guide. changing ............................................ 62
Maintenance, routine .............................101 setting up ........................................... 62
Manual using .................................................. 63
dialling ...................................................63
Menu Table R
DCP models ..........................................40
MFC models ...........................................9 Register your product ..................................i
Mode, entering Remote setup
fax .........................................................57 See Software and Network User’s Guide.
Multi-line connections (PBX) ....................71 Resolution
copy ............................................ 106, 111
N fax .............................................. 106, 111
print ............................................ 107, 112
Network scan ............................................ 107, 112
faxing Ring delay, setting ................................... 60
See Software and Network User’s Guide.
printing S
See Software and Network User’s Guide.
scanning Scan a document to a computer ............. 80
See Software and Network User’s Guide. Scanner glass
Network connectivity ..............................109 using ..................................................... 55
Scanning ................................................. 80
O See Software and Network User’s Guide.
Service centres (Europe and other countries) ....i
Options .......................................................5 Sockets
EXT
P external telephone ............................. 72
TAD (answering machine) ................. 70
Paper .......................................................54 Specifications ........................................ 102
jam ........................................................98 copy ............................................ 106, 111 C
recommended .......................................54 document size ............................ 105, 110
size .......................................................53 fax .............................................. 106, 111
tray capacity ..........................................54 general ............................................... 102
PC-Fax .....................................................65 print ............................................ 107, 112
See Software and Network User’s Guide. print media ................................. 105, 110
Print scan ............................................ 107, 112
quality ...................................................92 Speed Dial
resolution ................................... 107, 112 changing ............................................... 62
specifications ............................. 107, 112 setting up .............................................. 62
Printing using ..................................................... 63
See Software and Network User’s Guide.
Programming your machine ................ 8, 39
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T
TAD (telephone answering device), external
connecting ...................................... 70, 71
recording OGM .....................................71
Telephone line
connections ...........................................71
multi-line (PBX) .....................................71
Text, entering ...........................................49
Toner Setting (Continue Mode) ................51
Troubleshooting .......................................90
document jam .......................................97
error and maintenance messages on LCD ..88
paper jam ..............................................98
print quality ............................................92
Telephone and Fax ...............................90
other problems ...................................91
U
Utilities ........................................................ i
W
Weights ......................................... 103, 108
WiFi key ................................................ 6, 7
Windows®
See Software and Network User’s Guide.
Wireless .................................................109
Wireless Network
See Software and Network User’s Guide.
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