Page 2: Table Of Contents
Home > Table of Contents Table of Contents Before You Use Your Brother Machine ....................1 Definitions of Notes ............................2 Trademarks ..............................3 Important Note ............................... 4 Introduction to Your Brother Machine....................5 Before Using Your Machine ........................... 6 Control Panel Overview ..........................
Page 3 Prevent Smudged Printouts and Paper Jams (Mac) ................86 Print Options (Mac) ..........................87 Scan..............................92 Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine ................93 Scan Photos and Graphics......................... 94 Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File .................. 96 Save Scanned Data to a Memory Card or USB Flash Drive..............
Page 4 Network Management Software and Utilities ..................... 303 Learn about Network Management Software and Utilities ............... 304 Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network ........305 Before Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network........... 306 Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the One Push Method of Wi-Fi Protected ™...
Page 5 Upload a Document from an External Memory Device Using Brother Web Connect ...... 351 Download and Print Documents Using Brother Web Connect ............352 Download and Save a Document to an External Memory Device Using Brother Web Connect ..355 FaxForward to Cloud or E-mail ......................357 Google Cloud Print.............................
Page 6 Home > Table of Contents Transfer Your Faxes or Fax Journal Report ..................403 Error Messages When Using the Brother Web Connect Feature............. 407 Document Jams ............................409 Document is Jammed in the Top of the ADF Unit ................410 Document is Jammed inside the ADF Unit..................
Page 7 Settings and Features Tables......................512 Change Machine Settings from Your Computer..................527 Change the Machine Settings Using Remote Setup ................ 528 Appendix............................540 Specifications ............................. 541 Enter Text on Your Brother Machine ......................548 Information Regarding Recycled Paper ..................... 549 Brother Numbers............................550...
Page 8: Before You Use Your Brother Machine
Home > Before You Use Your Brother Machine Before You Use Your Brother Machine • Definitions of Notes • Trademarks • Important Note...
Page 9: Definitions Of Notes
Home > Before You Use Your Brother Machine > Definitions of Notes Definitions of Notes We use the following symbols and conventions throughout this User's Guide: WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could WARNING result in death or serious injuries.
Page 10: Trademarks
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Brother Industries, Ltd. and related companies is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
Page 11: Important Note
Home > Before You Use Your Brother Machine > Important Note 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. ® ® ®...
Page 12: Introduction To Your Brother Machine
Home > Introduction to Your Brother Machine Introduction to Your Brother Machine • Before Using Your Machine • Control Panel Overview • Touchscreen LCD Overview • Settings Screen Overview • Navigate the touchscreen • ® Access Brother Utilities (Windows...
Page 13: Before Using Your Machine
Before Using Your Machine Before attempting any printing operation, confirm the following: • Make sure you have installed the Brother software and drivers. • For USB or network cable users: Make sure the interface cable is physically secure. Selecting the correct type of paper For high quality printing, it is important to select the correct type of paper.
Page 14: Control Panel Overview
Home > Introduction to Your Brother Machine > Control Panel Overview Control Panel Overview NFC (Near Field Communication) symbol (MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW) ™ If your Android device supports the NFC feature, you can print from your device or scan documents to your device in the same way.
Page 15 Related Information • Introduction to Your Brother Machine • Near-Field Communication (NFC)
Page 16: Touchscreen Lcd Overview
Home > Introduction to Your Brother Machine > Touchscreen LCD Overview Touchscreen LCD Overview MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW You can switch Home screens by pressing d or c. ® From the Home screens, you can access Wi-Fi setup, Shortcuts, Ink levels and Setup screens.
Page 17 [Fax] / [Copy] / [Scan] / [Photo] / [Web] / [Apps] / [Download Software] 8. Information icon New information from Brother appears in the information bar when the notification settings such as [Message from Brother] and [Firmware Auto Check] are set to [On].
Page 18 DCP-J772DW/DCP-J774DW You can switch Home screens by pressing d or c. From the Home screens, you can access Wi-Fi setup, Shortcuts, Ink levels and Setup screens. Home Screen This screen shows the machine’s status when the machine is idle. When displayed, it indicates that your machine is ready for the next command.
Page 19 [Copy] / [Scan] / [Photo] / [Web] / [Apps] / [Download Software] 7. Information icon New information from Brother appears in the information bar when the notification settings such as [Message from Brother] and [Firmware Auto Check] are set to [On].
Page 20 • Error and Maintenance Messages...
Page 21: New Information From Brother
> New Information from Brother New Information from Brother New information from Brother appears in the information bar when the notification settings such as [Message from Brother] and [Firmware Auto Check] are set to [On]. Press to view the details.
Page 22: Settings Screen Overview
> Settings Screen Overview Settings Screen Overview MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW The touchscreen shows the machine's status when you press [Settings]. Use the Settings menu to access all of your Brother machine's settings. 1. [Maintenance] Press to access the following menus: • [Improve Print Quality] •...
Page 23 DCP-J772DW/DCP-J774DW The touchscreen shows the machine's status when you press [Settings]. Use the Settings menu to access all of your Brother machine's settings. 1. [Maintenance] Press to access the following menus: • [Improve Print Quality] • [Print Head Cleaning] •...
Page 24: Navigate The Touchscreen
Home > Introduction to Your Brother Machine > Navigate the touchscreen Navigate the touchscreen Press your finger on the LCD to operate it. To display and access all the options, press d c or a b on the LCD to scroll through them.
Page 25: Access Brother Utilities (Windows ® )
Introduction to Your Brother Machine > Access Brother Utilities (Windows ® Access Brother Utilities (Windows Brother Utilities is an application launcher that offers convenient access to all Brother applications installed on your computer. 1. Do one of the following: ®...
Page 26: Uninstall The Brother Software And Drivers (Windows ® )
(Start) > All Programs > Brother > Brother Utilities. ® • Windows Tap or click (Brother Utilities) either on the Start screen or the desktop. ® • Windows Move your mouse to the lower left corner of the Start screen and click (if using a touch-based device, swipe up from the bottom of the Start screen to bring up the Apps screen).
Page 27: Paper Handling
Home > Paper Handling Paper Handling • Load Paper • Load Documents...
Page 28: Load Paper
Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper Load Paper • Load Paper in the Paper Tray • Load Photo or Photo L Paper in Photo Paper Tray • Load Paper in the Manual Feed Slot • Unprintable Area • Paper Settings •...
Page 29: Load Paper In The Paper Tray
Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Load Paper in the Paper Tray Load Paper in the Paper Tray • Load Cut-Sheet Paper or Photo 2L Paper in the Paper Tray • Load Photo Paper in the Paper Tray •...
Page 30 Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Load Paper in the Paper Tray > Load Cut-Sheet Paper or Photo 2L Paper in the Paper Tray Load Cut-Sheet Paper or Photo 2L Paper in the Paper Tray • If the [Check Paper] 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 type and paper size.
Page 31 5. Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. Always make sure the paper is not curled or wrinkled. 6. Gently load paper in the paper tray with the printing surface face down. Make sure the paper is flat in the tray and the paper length guide (1) touches the edges of the paper.
Page 32 IMPORTANT • Be careful not to push the paper in too far; it may lift at the back of the tray and cause paper feed problems. • Loading more than 20 sheets of Photo 2L (13 x 18 cm) paper may cause paper jams. To add paper before the tray is empty, remove the paper from the tray and combine it with the paper you are adding.
Page 33 • Change the Check Paper Size Setting • Choose the Right Print Media • Change the Paper Size and Paper Type...
Page 34 Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Load Paper in the Paper Tray > Load Photo Paper in the Paper Tray Load Photo Paper in the Paper Tray • If the [Check Paper] 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 type and paper size.
Page 35 5. Close the output paper tray cover. 6. Load up to 20 sheets of photo paper with the printing surface face down. Loading more than 20 sheets of photo paper may cause paper jams. 7. Gently adjust the paper width guides (1) to fit the paper. Make sure the paper width guides touch the edges of the paper and the paper is flat in the tray.
Page 36 9. Pull out the paper support (1) until it locks into place, and then unfold the paper support flap (2). Related Information • Load Paper in the Paper Tray • Change the Check Paper Size Setting • Choose the Right Print Media •...
Page 37: Load Envelopes In The Paper Tray
Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Load Paper in the Paper Tray > Load Envelopes in the Paper Tray Load Envelopes in the Paper Tray • If the [Check Paper] 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 type and paper size.
Page 38 IMPORTANT If envelopes are "double-feeding," load one envelope in the paper tray at a time. 5. Close the output paper tray cover. 6. Slowly push the paper tray completely into the machine. 7. Pull out the paper support (1) until it locks into place, and then unfold the paper support flap (2). Related Information •...
Page 39 • Choose the Right Print Media • Change the Paper Size and Paper Type...
Page 40: Load Photo Or Photo L Paper In Photo Paper Tray
> Load Photo or Photo L Paper in Photo Paper Tray Load Photo or Photo L Paper in Photo Paper Tray Related Models: DCP-J772DW/DCP-J774DW Use the photo paper tray, which is located on the top of the output paper tray cover, to print on Photo (10 x 15 cm) or Photo L (89 x 127 mm) size paper.
Page 41 5. Gently adjust the paper width guides (1) to fit the paper. Make sure the paper width guides touch the edges of the paper and the paper is flat in the tray. 6. Slowly push the paper tray completely into the machine. Do not open the paper support and the paper support flap when using the photo paper tray.
Page 42: Load Paper In The Manual Feed Slot
Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Load Paper in the Manual Feed Slot Load Paper in the Manual Feed Slot Load special print media in this slot, one sheet at a time. The machine automatically turns on Manual Feed mode when you put paper in the manual feed slot. 1.
Page 43 When using envelopes, load the envelopes with the printing surface face up and the flap on the left as shown in the illustration. See Related Information. IMPORTANT • DO NOT load more than one sheet of paper in the manual feed slot at any time. Doing this may cause a paper jam.
Page 44 • DO NOT load paper in the manual feed slot when you are printing from the paper tray. Doing this may cause a paper jam. 5. Using both hands, push one sheet of paper into the manual feed slot until the front edge touches the paper feed rollers.
Page 45: Unprintable Area
Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Unprintable Area Unprintable Area The unprintable area depends on the settings in the application you are using. The figures below show the unprintable areas on cut-sheet paper and envelopes. The machine can print in the shaded areas of cut-sheet paper only when the Borderless print feature is available and turned on.
Page 46: Paper Settings
Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Paper Settings Paper Settings • Change the Paper Size and Paper Type • Change the Check Paper Size Setting • Shrink Page Size of an Oversized Incoming Fax...
Page 47 When you change the size of the paper you load in the tray, you must change the Paper Size setting on the LCD at the same time. 1. (MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW) Press [Settings] > [Tray Setting]. 2. (DCP-J772DW/DCP-J774DW) Press [Settings]. 3. Press [Paper Type]. 4. Press a or b to display the paper type options, and then press the option you want.
Page 48 Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Paper Settings > Change the Check Paper Size Setting Change the Check Paper Size Setting If the Check Paper/Check Size setting is set to [On] and you pull the paper tray out of the machine, the LCD displays a message asking if you want to change the Paper Size and Paper Type settings.
Page 49: Acceptable Paper And Other Print Media
Basic tab of the printer driver or in the Paper Type setting on the machine. • When you print on Brother Photo paper, load one extra sheet of the same photo paper in the paper tray. • When using photo paper, remove each sheet at once to prevent smudging or paper jams.
Page 50: Recommended Print Media
Media Recommended Print Media For the best print quality, we recommend using the Brother paper listed in the table. If Brother paper is not available in your country, we recommend testing various paper types before purchasing large quantities. Brother paper...
Page 51 Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Acceptable Paper and Other Print Media > Handle and Use Print Media Handle and Use Print Media • Store paper in its original packaging and keep it sealed. Keep the paper flat and away from moisture, direct sunlight and heat.
Page 52 Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Acceptable Paper and Other Print Media > About Envelopes About Envelopes • Use envelopes that weigh from 80 to 95 g/m². • Some envelope sizes require that you set margins in the application. Make sure you do a test print first before printing many envelopes.
Page 53 • Load Envelopes in the Paper Tray • Load Paper in the Manual Feed Slot...
Page 54 Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Acceptable Paper and Other Print Media > Choose the Right Print Media Choose the Right Print Media • Paper Type and Paper Size for Each Operation • Paper Capacity of the Paper Trays •...
Page 55 13 x 20 cm Envelopes C5 Envelope 162 x 229 mm DL Envelope 110 x 220 mm Com-10 104.7 x 241.3 Monarch 98.4 x 190.5 mm - MFC models only DCP-J772DW/DCP-J774DW/MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW only Related Information • Choose the Right Print Media...
Page 56: Paper Capacity Of The Paper Trays
(MFC-J890DW/ A6, Envelopes (C5, Paper MFC-J895DW) 150 Com-10, DL, Monarch), (DCP-J772DW/ Photo (10 x 15 cm), Photo DCP-J774DW) 100 2L (13 x 18 cm), Index card (13 x 20 cm) Inkjet Paper Glossy Paper, Photo Index Card Envelopes Photo Paper Tray...
Page 57 Up to 0.15 mm Index Card Envelopes 80 to 95 g/m² Up to 0.52 mm BP71 260 g/m² paper is specially designed for Brother inkjet machines. Up to 120 g/m² for Manual Feed Slot Related Information • Choose the Right Print Media •...
Page 58: Load Documents
Home > Paper Handling > Load Documents Load Documents • Load Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) • Load Documents on the Scanner Glass • Unscannable Area...
Page 59: Load Documents In The Automatic Document Feeder (Adf)
Home > Paper Handling > Load Documents > Load Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Load Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW The ADF can hold multiple pages and feeds each sheet individually. Use paper that is within the sizes and weights shown in the table. Always fan the pages before placing them in the ADF.
Page 60 Related Information • Load Documents • Copy a Document • Error and Maintenance Messages • Telephone and Fax problems • Other Problems...
Page 61: Load Documents On The Scanner Glass
Home > Paper Handling > Load Documents > Load Documents on the Scanner Glass Load Documents on the Scanner Glass Use the scanner glass to fax, copy, or scan one page at a time. Document Sizes Supported Length: Up to 297 mm Width: Up to 215.9 mm Weight:...
Page 62: Unscannable Area
Home > Paper Handling > Load Documents > Unscannable Area Unscannable Area The unscannable area of a page depends on the settings in the application you are using. The figures below show the typical unscannable measurements. Usage Document Size Top (1) Left (2) Bottom (3) Right (4)
Page 63: Print
Home > Print Print • ® Print from Your Computer (Windows • Print from Your Computer (Mac)
Page 64: Print From Your Computer (Windows ® )
® Home > Print > Print from Your Computer (Windows ® Print from Your Computer (Windows • ® Print a Photo (Windows • ® Print a Document (Windows • ® Cancel a Print Job (Windows • ® Print More Than One Page on a Single Sheet of Paper (N in 1) (Windows •...
Page 65: Print A Photo (Windows ® )
• For best results, use Brother paper. • When you print on Brother photo paper, load one extra sheet of the same photo paper in the paper tray. 4. Click the Basic tab. 5. Click the Media Type drop-down list, and then select the type of paper you are using.
Page 66 ® • Print Settings (Windows...
Page 67: Print A Document (Windows ® )
® Print a Document (Windows 1. Select the print command in your application. 2. Select Brother MFC-XXXX Printer (where XXXX is the name of your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button. The printer driver window appears.
Page 68: Cancel A Print Job (Windows ® )
® ® Home > Print > Print from Your Computer (Windows > Cancel a Print Job (Windows ® Cancel a Print Job (Windows If a print job was sent to the print queue and did not print, or was sent to the print queue in error, you may have to delete it to allow subsequent jobs to print.
Page 69: Print More Than One Page On A Single Sheet Of Paper (N In 1) (Windows ® )
® (Windows 1. Select the print command in your application. 2. Select Brother MFC-XXXX Printer (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 Basic tab.
Page 70: Print As A Poster (Windows ® )
Enlarge your print size and print the document in poster mode. 1. Select the print command in your application. 2. Select Brother MFC-XXXX Printer (where XXXX is the name of your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button.
Page 71: Print On Both Sides Of The Paper Automatically (Automatic 2-Sided Printing) (Windows ® )
If the paper is thin, it may wrinkle. 1. Select the print command in your application. 2. Select Brother MFC-XXXX Printer (where XXXX is the name of your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button. The printer driver window appears.
Page 72 Option for Portrait Description Short Edge (Top) Short Edge (Bottom) Option for Landscape Description Long Edge (Top) Long Edge (Bottom) Short Edge (Right) Short Edge (Left) 8. Select the Binding Offset check box if you want to specify the offset for binding in inches or millimetres. 9.
Page 73 Related Information ® • Print from Your Computer (Windows ® • Print Settings (Windows ® • Print as a Booklet Automatically (Windows...
Page 74: Print As A Booklet Automatically (Windows ® )
If the paper is thin, it may wrinkle. 1. Select the print command in your application. 2. Select Brother MFC-XXXX Printer (where XXXX is the name of your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button. The printer driver window appears.
Page 75 Option for Landscape Description Top Binding Bottom Binding 8. Select one of the options from the Booklet Printing Method menu. Option Description All Pages at Every page will be printed in booklet format (four pages to every piece of paper, two pages Once per side).
Page 76: Print A Colour Document In Greyscale (Windows ® )
Greyscale mode prints your document in 256 levels of greyscale. 1. Select the print command in your application. 2. Select Brother MFC-XXXX Printer (where XXXX is the name of your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button.
Page 77: Prevent Smudged Printouts And Paper Jams (Windows ® )
1. Select the print command in your application. 2. Select Brother MFC-XXXX Printer (where XXXX is the name of your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button. The printer driver window appears.
Page 78: Use A Preset Print Profile (Windows ® )
Print Profiles are presets designed to give you quick access to frequently-used printing configurations. 1. Select the print command in your application. 2. Select Brother MFC-XXXX Printer (where XXXX is the name of your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button.
Page 79 Related Information ® • Print from Your Computer (Windows ® • Create or Delete Your Print Profile (Windows ® • Print Settings (Windows...
Page 80 Add up to 20 new print profiles with customised settings. 1. Select the print command in your application. 2. Select Brother MFC-XXXX Printer (where XXXX is the name of your model), and then click the printing properties or preferences button.
Page 81: Change The Default Print Settings (Windows ® )
Click Control Panel on the Start screen. In the Hardware group, click View devices and printers. 2. Right-click the Brother MFC-XXXX Printer icon (where XXXX is your model name), and then select Printer properties. If printer driver options appear, select your printer driver.
Page 82: Print Settings (Windows ® )
® ® Home > Print > Print from Your Computer (Windows > Print Settings (Windows ® Print Settings (Windows Basic Tab 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.
Page 83 Borderless Select this option to print photos without borders. Because the image data is created slightly larger than the paper size you are using, this will cause some cropping of the photo edges. You may not be able to select the Borderless option for some combinations of media type and quality, or from some applications.
Page 84 Advanced Tab 1. Colour / Greyscale Select colour or greyscale printing. The print speed is faster in greyscale mode than it is in colour mode. If your document contains colour and you select greyscale mode, your document will be printed using 256 levels of greyscale.
Page 85 Retrieve Printer's Colour Data Select this option to optimise the print quality using the machine's factory settings, which are set specifically for your Brother machine. Use this option when you have replaced the machine or changed the machine's network address.
Page 86 ® • Change the Default Print Settings (Windows • Change the Print Setting Options When Having Printing Problems...
Page 87: Print From Your Computer (Mac)
Home > Print > Print from Your Computer (Mac) Print from Your Computer (Mac) • Print a Photo (Mac) • Print a Document (Mac) • Print on Both Sides of the Paper Automatically (Automatic 2-sided Printing) (Mac) • Print More Than One Page on a Single Sheet of Paper (N in 1) (Mac) •...
Page 88: Print A Photo (Mac)
For best results, use Brother paper. • When you print on Brother photo paper, load one extra sheet of the same photo paper in the paper tray. 2. From an application, such as Apple Preview, click the File menu, and then select Print.
Page 89: 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 MFC-XXXX (where XXXX is your model name). For more page setup options, click the Show Details button.
Page 90: Print On Both Sides Of The Paper Automatically (Automatic 2-Sided Printing) (Mac)
Printing) (Mac) 1. From an application, such as Apple TextEdit, click the File menu, and then select Print. 2. Select Brother MFC-XXXX (where XXXX is your model name). For more page setup options, click the Show Details button. 3. Select the Orientation option that matches the way you want the document to print.
Page 91: Print More Than One Page On A Single Sheet Of Paper (N In 1) (Mac)
Print More Than One Page on a Single Sheet of Paper (N in 1) (Mac) 1. From an application, such as Apple TextEdit, click the File menu, and then select Print. 2. Select Brother MFC-XXXX (where XXXX is your model name). For more page setup options, click the Show Details button.
Page 92: Print A Colour Document In Greyscale (Mac)
Greyscale mode prints your document in 256 levels of greyscale. 1. From an application, such as Apple TextEdit, click the File menu, and then select Print. 2. Select Brother MFC-XXXX (where XXXX is your model name). For more page setup options, click the Show Details button.
Page 93: Prevent Smudged Printouts And Paper Jams (Mac)
1. From an application, such as Apple TextEdit, click the File menu, and then select Print. 2. Select Brother MFC-XXXX (where XXXX is your model name). For more page setup options, click the Show Details button.
Page 94: Print Options (Mac)
Home > Print > Print from Your Computer (Mac) > Print Options (Mac) 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.
Page 95 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.
Page 96 Paper Handling 1. Collate pages 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.
Page 97 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. Slow Drying Paper Select this option if you use a type of plain paper on which ink dries slowly. This option may cause slight blurring of the text.
Page 98 Sometimes, the movement of the print head may vary due to environmental conditions. This may be seen when you print vertical lines and they do not align. If you encounter this problem, turn off the Bi- Directional Printing feature. Color Settings 1.
Page 99: Scan
Home > Scan Scan • Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine • ® Scan from Your Computer (Windows • Scan from Your Computer (Mac)
Page 100: Scan Using The Scan Button On Your Brother Machine
Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine • Scan Photos and Graphics • Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File • Save Scanned Data to a Memory Card or USB Flash Drive •...
Page 101: Scan Photos And Graphics
To use the [Options] or [Set at Device] setting, a computer with either ControlCenter4 (Windows or Brother iPrint&Scan (Mac) software installed must be connected to the machine. 5. Select the scan settings you want to change, and then press [OK].
Page 102 One Touch Shortcut. Follow the LCD instructions. 6. Press [Start]. The machine starts scanning. If using the machine's scanner glass, follow the LCD instructions to complete the scanning job. Related Information • Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine...
Page 103: Save Scanned Data To A Folder As A Pdf File
To use the [Options] or [Set at Device] settings, a computer with ControlCenter4 (Windows ) or Brother iPrint&Scan (Mac) installed must be connected to the machine. 5. Select the scan settings you want to change, and then press [OK]. Option Description Select the scan type for your document.
Page 104 One Touch Shortcut. Follow the LCD instructions. 6. Press [Start]. The machine starts scanning. If using the machine's scanner glass, follow the LCD instructions to complete the scanning job. Related Information • Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine...
Page 105: Save Scanned Data To A Memory Card Or Usb Flash Drive
Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Save Scanned Data to a Memory Card or USB Flash Drive Save Scanned Data to a Memory Card or USB Flash Drive Scan documents and save them directly to a memory card or USB flash drive without using a computer.
Page 106 USB flash drive from the machine while it is reading the data. You could lose your data or damage the memory card or USB flash drive. Related Information • Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine • Compatible Media...
Page 107 > Compatible Media Compatible Media Your Brother machine has media drives (slots) for use with common data storage and digital camera media. IMPORTANT The USB direct interface supports only USB flash drives and digital cameras that use the USB mass storage standard.
Page 108: Scan Multiple Business Cards And Photos (Auto Crop)
Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Scan Multiple Business Cards and Photos (Auto Crop) Scan Multiple Business Cards and Photos (Auto Crop) Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW You can scan multiple documents placed on the scanner glass. The machine will scan each document and use the Auto Crop feature to create separate files or a single multi-page file.
Page 109 Related Information • Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine...
Page 110: Scan To An Editable Text File Using Ocr
To use the [Options] or [Set at Device] setting, a computer with either ControlCenter4 (Windows or Brother iPrint&Scan (Mac) software installed must be connected to the machine. 5. Select the scan settings you want to change, and then press [OK].
Page 111 One Touch Shortcut. Follow the LCD instructions. 6. Press [Start]. The machine starts scanning. If using the machine's scanner glass, follow the LCD instructions to complete the scanning job. Related Information • Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine...
Page 112: Scan To Email Attachment
To use the [Options] or [Set at Device] setting, a computer with either ControlCenter4 (Windows or Brother iPrint&Scan (Mac) software installed must be connected to the machine. 5. Select the scan settings you want to change, and then press [OK].
Page 113 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. Related Information • Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine...
Page 114: Web Services For Scanning On Your Network (Windows ® 7, Windows ® 8 And Windows ® 10)
Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Web Services for Scanning on ® ® ® Your Network (Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows ® ® Web Services for Scanning on Your Network (Windows 7, Windows ®...
Page 115 Make sure you have installed the Brother software and drivers. • Verify that the host computer and the Brother machine are on the same subnet, or that the router is correctly configured to pass data between the two devices. •...
Page 116 • Certain characters in the messages displayed on the LCD may be replaced with spaces if the language settings of your OS and your Brother machine are different. • If the LCD displays an insufficient memory error message, choose a smaller size in the Paper size setting or a lower resolution in the Resolution (DPI) setting.
Page 117 2. Right-click the machine icon, and then select Scan profiles..The Scan Profiles dialog box appears. 3. Select the scan profile you want to use. 4. Make sure the scanner selected in the Scanner list is a Brother machine that supports Web Services for scanning, and then click the Set as Default button.
Page 118: Change Scan Button Settings From Controlcenter4 (Windows ® )
Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine > Change Scan Button Settings from ® ControlCenter4 (Windows ® Change Scan Button Settings from ControlCenter4 (Windows 1. Click the (ControlCenter4) icon in the task tray, and then click Open.
Page 119 Each tab corresponds to a scan feature, as described below. These settings can be changed. Click the tabs, and then change the settings. Tab Name Corresponding Feature Image Scan to Image Scan to OCR E-mail Scan to Email File Scan to File Settings Applicable Features Image...
Page 120 File Size Priority Adjust the data compression ratio of the scanned image. Change the file size by moving the File Size Priority slider to the right or left. Resolution Select a scanning resolution from the Resolution drop-down list. Higher resolutions take more memory and transfer time, but produce a finer scanned image.
Page 121 Show on your computer screen the number of total pages saved, and blank pages skipped. Default Select this option to restore all settings to their factory setting values. Related Information • Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine...
Page 122: Change Scan Button Settings From Brother Iprint&Scan (Mac)
1. In the Finder menu bar, click Go > Applications, and then double-click the iPrint&Scan icon. The Brother iPrint&Scan screen appears. 2. If your Brother machine is not selected, click the Select your Machine button, and then follow the on-screen instructions to select your Brother machine.
Page 123: Scan From Your Computer (Windows ® )
> Scan from Your Computer (Windows ® Scan from Your Computer (Windows There are several ways you can use your computer to scan photos and documents on your Brother machine. Use the software applications provided by Brother, or use your favourite scanning application. •...
Page 124: Scan Using Controlcenter4 Home Mode (Windows ® )
® Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode ® (Windows ® Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows Use ControlCenter4 Home Mode to access your machine's main features. • ® Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows •...
Page 125 ® Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode ® ® (Windows > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows ® Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows Select Home Mode as the mode setting for ControlCenter4. 1.
Page 126 Related Information ® • Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows ® • Select Document Type Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows ® • Change Scan Size Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows ® • Crop a Scanned Image Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows ®...
Page 127 ® Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode ® ® (Windows > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows > Select Document Type Using ® ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows ® Select Document Type Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows •...
Page 128 ® Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode ® ® (Windows > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows > Select Document Type Using ® ® ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows > Custom Scan Settings (Windows ®...
Page 129 Brightness Set the Brightness level by dragging the slider to the right or left to lighten or darken the image. If the scanned image is too light, set a lower brightness level and scan the document again. If the image is too dark, set a higher brightness level and scan the document again.
Page 130 ® Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode ® ® (Windows > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows > Change Scan Size Using ® ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows ® Change Scan Size Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows For faster scan speeds, select the exact size of your document from the Scan Size drop-down menu.
Page 131 ® Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode ® ® (Windows > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows > Crop a Scanned Image Using ® ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows ® Crop a Scanned Image Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows The crop tool on the Image Editing Toolbar lets you trim unwanted areas from your scanned image.
Page 132 a. Expands the scanned image so that the entire image fits in the window. b. Zooms in on the image. c. Zooms out of the image. d. Rotates the image counter-clockwise 90 degrees. e. Rotates the image clockwise 90 degrees. Click and drag the frame to adjust the area to be cropped.
Page 133 ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows ® Print Scanned Data Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows Scan a document on your Brother machine, and then print copies using the printer driver features that are available in ControlCenter4. 1. Scan a document. 2. Click Print.
Page 134 ® Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode ® ® (Windows > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows > Open with an Application Using ® ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows Open with an Application Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode ®...
Page 135 ® Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode ® ® (Windows > Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File Using ControlCenter4 ®...
Page 136 To save the document as a password-protected PDF, select Secure PDF Single-Page (*.pdf) or Secure PDF Multi-Page (*.pdf) from the File Type drop-down list, click , and then type the password. 10. To change the file name, click the Change button, if needed. 11.
Page 137 ® Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode ® ® (Windows > Scan Settings for ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows ® Scan Settings for ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows Settings Applicable Features Open Send E- Save with an mail...
Page 138 • Microsoft Excel 2003, XP (*.xls) Target Application Select the destination application from the drop-down list. OCR Language Set the optical character recognition (OCR) language to match the language of the scanned document's text (Available only for certain models). File Name Click Change to change the file name's prefix.
Page 139: Scan Using Controlcenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows ® )
® Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode ® (Windows ® Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode gives you more control over the details of your machine's features and allows you to customise one-button scan actions.
Page 140 ® Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode ® ® (Windows > Scan Photos and Graphics Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows Scan Photos and Graphics Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode ® (Windows Send scanned photos or graphics directly to your computer. Select Advanced Mode as the mode setting for ControlCenter4.
Page 141 5. Change the scan settings, such as file format, file name, destination folder, resolution and colour, if needed. • To change the file name, click Change. • To change Destination Folder, click the folder icon. • To preview and configure the scanned image, select the PreScan check box. 6.
Page 142 ® Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode ® (Windows > Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode ® (Windows Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File Using ControlCenter4 ®...
Page 143 4. Click the File button. The scan settings dialog box appears. 5. Click the File Type drop-down list, and then select a PDF file. To save the document as a password-protected PDF, select Secure PDF Single-Page (*.pdf) or Secure PDF Multi-Page (*.pdf) from the File Type drop-down list, click , and then type the password.
Page 144 ® Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode ® ® (Windows > Scan Both Sides of an ID Card Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows Scan Both Sides of an ID Card Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode ®...
Page 145 4. Click the File button. The scan settings dialog box appears. 5. Select the ID Card Scan check box. The instruction dialog box appears. 6. Read the instructions on the screen, and then click OK. 7. Change the scan settings, such as file format, file name, scan location, resolution and colour, if needed. 8.
Page 146 ® Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode ® ® (Windows > Scan to Email Attachment Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows Scan to Email Attachment Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode ® (Windows Send a scanned document as an email attachment. •...
Page 147 5. Change the scan settings, such as file format, file name, destination folder, resolution and colour, if needed. • To change the file name, click Change. • To change Destination Folder, click the folder icon. • To preview and configure the scanned image, select the PreScan check box. 6.
Page 148 ® Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode ® ® (Windows > Scan to an Editable Text File (OCR) Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows Scan to an Editable Text File (OCR) Using ControlCenter4 Advanced ®...
Page 149 5. Change the scan settings, such as file format, file name, destination folder, resolution and colour, if needed. • To change the file name, click Change. • To change Destination Folder, click the folder icon. • To preview and configure the scanned image, select the PreScan check box. 6.
Page 150 ® Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode ® ® (Windows > Scan to an Office File Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows Scan to an Office File Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode ® (Windows ®...
Page 151 ® Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode ® ® (Windows > Scan Settings for ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows ® Scan Settings for ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows Settings Applicable Features Image E-mail File File Type Target Application...
Page 152 For OCR: • Text (*.txt) • HTML 3.2 (*.htm) • HTML 4.0 (*.htm) • Searchable PDF Single-Page (*.pdf) • Searchable PDF Multi-Page (*.pdf) • WordPad (*.rtf) • RTF Word 2000 (*.rtf) • WordPerfect 9, 10 (*.wpd) • Microsoft Excel 2003, XP (*.xls) For E-mail and File: •...
Page 153 • Grey (Error Diffusion) Use for photographic images or graphics. (Error Diffusion is a method for creating simulated grey images without using true grey dots. Black dots are put in a specific pattern to give a grey appearance.) • True Grey Use for photographic images or graphics.
Page 154: Scan Using Nuance ™ Paperport ™ 14Se Or Other Windows ® Applications
5. From the available Scanners list, select TWAIN: TW-Brother MFC-XXXX or TWAIN: TW-Brother MFC- XXXX LAN (where MFC-XXXX is the model name of your machine). To use the WIA driver, select the Brother driver that has "WIA" as the prefix.
Page 155 8. Adjust the settings in the Scanner Setup dialog box, if needed. 9. Click the Document Size drop-down list, and then select your document size. 10. Click PreScan if you want to preview your image and crop unwanted portions before scanning. 11.
Page 156 ® ™ ™ Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows > Scan Using Nuance PaperPort 14SE or Other ® ® Windows Applications > TWAIN Driver Settings (Windows ® TWAIN Driver Settings (Windows Note that the item names and assignable values will vary depending on the machine. 1.
Page 157 • Grey (Error Diffusion) Use for photographic images or graphics. (Error Diffusion is a method for creating simulated grey images without using true grey dots. Black dots are put in a specific pattern to give a grey appearance.) • True Grey Use for photographic images or graphics.
Page 158 • Remove Background Colour Remove the base colour of documents to make the scanned data more legible. Colour Drop Select a colour to remove from the scanned image. Boldface Formatting Emphasise the characters of the original by making them bold. Blurred Character Correction Correct the broken or incomplete characters of the original to make them easier to read.
Page 159: Scan Using Windows ® Fax And Scan
6. Adjust the settings in the Scanner Setup dialog box, if needed. The scanner resolution can be set to a maximum of 1200 dpi. If you want to scan at higher resolutions, use the Scanner Utility software of Brother Utilities. 7. Click Scan.
Page 160 ® • WIA Driver Settings (Windows...
Page 161 ® ® Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows > Scan Using Windows Fax and Scan > WIA ® Driver Settings (Windows ® WIA Driver Settings (Windows Paper source Select the Document Feeder or Flatbed option from the drop-down list. Picture Type (Image Type) Select Color picture, Grayscale picture, Black and white picture or text , or Custom Settings for the type of document you want to scan.
Page 162 Brightness Set the Brightness level by dragging the slider to the right or left to lighten or darken the image. If the scanned image is too light, set a lower brightness level and scan the document again. If the image is too dark, set a higher brightness level and scan the document again.
Page 163: Install Bookscan Enhancer And Whiteboard Enhancer (Windows ® )
• You must be logged on with Administrator access privileges. 1. Click (Brother Utilities). 2. Select your machine from the drop-down list. 3. Select Do More in the left navigation bar. 4. Click BookScan&WhiteBoard Suite and follow the on-screen instructions to install.
Page 164: Scan From Your Computer (Mac)
> Scan from Your Computer (Mac) Scan from Your Computer (Mac) There are several ways you can use your Mac to scan photos and documents on your Brother machine. Use the software applications provided by Brother or your favourite scanning application.
Page 165: Scan Using Brother Iprint&Scan (Mac)
1. In the Finder menu bar, click Go > Applications, and then double-click the iPrint&Scan icon. The Brother iPrint&Scan screen appears. 2. If your Brother machine is not selected, click the Select your Machine button, and then follow the on-screen instructions to select your Brother machine.
Page 166: Scan Using Twain-Compliant Applications (Mac)
You can also scan using TWAIN-compliant applications. For more information about the scanning procedure, see the manual for your application. To use Brother TWAIN Driver, go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com and download Scanner Driver (TWAIN).
Page 167 Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Mac) > Scan Using TWAIN-Compliant Applications (Mac) > TWAIN Driver Settings (Mac) TWAIN Driver Settings (Mac) • Item names and assignable values will vary depending on the machine. • The Contrast setting is available only when selecting Gray (Error Diffusion), True Gray, or 24bit Color from the Scan Type options.
Page 168 4. Adjust Image Click the Adjust Image button to adjust other image qualities. Brightness Set the Brightness level by dragging the slider to the right or left to lighten or darken the image. If the scanned image is too light, set a lower brightness level and scan the document again. If the image is too dark, set a higher brightness level and scan the document again.
Page 169: Copy
Home > Copy Copy • Copy a Document • Enlarge or Reduce Copied Images • Sort Copies • Make Page Layout Copies ( N in 1 or Poster) • Copy on Both Sides of the Paper (2-sided Copy) • Copy an ID Card •...
Page 170: Copy A Document
Home > Copy > Copy a Document Copy a Document 1. Make sure you have loaded the correct size paper in the paper tray. 2. Load your document. 3. Press [Copy]. The touchscreen displays: 4. Change the copy settings, if needed. When you load paper other than A4 size Plain Paper, you must change the [Paper Size] and [Paper Type] settings by pressing [Options].
Page 171 Related Information • Copy • Load Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) • Load Documents on the Scanner Glass • Copy Options...
Page 172: Enlarge Or Reduce Copied Images
Home > Copy > Enlarge or Reduce Copied Images Enlarge or Reduce Copied Images Select an enlargement or reduction ratio to resize your copied data. 1. Load your document. 2. Press [Copy]. 3. Enter the number of copies in one of the following ways: •...
Page 173: Sort Copies
Home > Copy > Sort Copies Sort Copies Sort multiple copies. Pages will be stacked in the order they are fed, that is: 1, 2, 3, and so on. 1. Load your document. 2. Press [Copy]. 3. Enter the number of copies in one of the following ways: •...
Page 174: Make Page Layout Copies ( N In 1 Or Poster)
Home > Copy > Make Page Layout Copies ( N in 1 or Poster) Make Page Layout Copies ( N in 1 or Poster) The N in 1 copy feature saves paper by copying two or four pages of your document onto one page of the copy. The poster feature divides your document into sections, then enlarges the sections so you can assemble them into a poster.
Page 175 Option Description 2in1(ID) (Using the scanner glass) 4in1(Portrait) 4in1(Landscape) Poster(2x1) (Using the scanner glass) Poster(2x2) (Using the scanner glass) Poster(3x3) (Using the scanner glass) 6. Read and confirm the displayed list of settings you have selected, and then press [OK]. 7.
Page 176: Copy On Both Sides Of The Paper (2-Sided Copy)
Home > Copy > Copy on Both Sides of the Paper (2-sided Copy) Copy on Both Sides of the Paper (2-sided Copy) Reduce the amount of paper you use by copying onto both sides of the paper. • You must choose a 2-sided copy layout from the following options before you can start 2-sided copying. •...
Page 177 • To make 2-sided copies from a 1-sided document, follow these steps: a. To change the layout options, press [Layout], and then press [Long Edge Flip] or [Short Edge Flip]. b. Press [1-sided⇒2-sided]. • To make 2-sided copies of a 2-sided document manually, press [2-sided⇒2-sided]. Use the scanner glass to make 2-sided copies of a 2-sided document manually.
Page 178: Copy An Id Card
Home > Copy > Copy an ID Card Copy an ID Card Use the [2in1(ID)] feature to copy both sides of an identification card onto one page, keeping the original card size. • Make sure the paper size is set to A4 or Letter. •...
Page 179 Related Information • Copy...
Page 180: Copy In Ink Save Mode
Home > Copy > Copy in Ink Save Mode Copy in Ink Save Mode Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW When you select Ink Save Mode, the machine prints the colours lighter and emphasises the outlines of the images. • The amount of ink that is saved varies depending on the type of documents printed. •...
Page 181: Copy Options
Home > Copy > Copy Options Copy Options To change copy settings, press the [Options] button. Option Description Quality Select the Copy resolution for your type of document. Paper Type Select a paper type. If copying on special paper, set the machine for the type of paper you are using to get the best print quality.
Page 182 Option Description Page Layout Make N in 1, 2 in 1 ID, or Poster copies. 4 in 1 Poster Advanced Settings Ink Save Mode (MFC-J890DW/ Prints colours lighter and emphasises the outlines of images. MFC-J895DW) Thin Paper Copy Avoids bleeding through thin paper when copying. Book Copy Corrects dark borders and skew when copying from the scanner glass.
Page 183 • You can save the current settings by pressing [Save as Shortcut]. • (MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW) The Ink Save Mode, Thin Paper Copy, Book Copy and Watermark Copy features are supported by technology from Reallusion, Inc. Related Information • Copy • Copy a Document...
Page 184: Fax
Home > Fax • Send a Fax • Receive a Fax • Voice Operations and Fax Numbers • Telephone Services and External Devices • Fax Reports • PC-FAX...
Page 185: Send A Fax
Home > > Send a Fax Send a Fax • Send a Fax from Your Brother Machine • Send a Fax Manually • Send a Fax at the End of a Conversation • Send the Same Fax to More than One Recipient (Broadcasting) •...
Page 186: Send A Fax From Your Brother Machine
Home > > Send a Fax > Send a Fax from Your Brother Machine Send a Fax from Your Brother Machine Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW 1. Load your document in the ADF or place it on the scanner glass. 2. Press [Fax].
Page 187 6. When the touchscreen displays [Next page?], do one of the following: • Press [No] when finished scanning pages. The machine starts sending the document. • Press [Yes] to scan another page. Place the next page on the scanner glass, and then press [OK]. The machine starts scanning the page.
Page 188: Send A Fax Manually
Home > > Send a Fax > Send a Fax Manually Send a Fax Manually Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW Manual fax transmission lets you hear the dialling, ringing and fax-receiving tones while sending a fax. 1. Load your document. 2. To listen for a dial tone, pick up the handset of the external telephone. 3.
Page 189: Send A Fax At The End Of A Conversation
Home > > Send a Fax > Send a Fax at the End of a Conversation Send a Fax at the End of a Conversation Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW At the end of a conversation, you can send a fax to the other party before you both hang up. 1.
Page 190: Send The Same Fax To More Than One Recipient (Broadcasting)
Home > > Send a Fax > Send the Same Fax to More than One Recipient (Broadcasting) Send the Same Fax to More than One Recipient (Broadcasting) Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW Use the Broadcasting feature to send the same fax to multiple fax numbers at the same time. •...
Page 191 • Cancel a Broadcast in Progress • Set up Groups for Broadcasting • Enter Text on Your Brother Machine...
Page 192 Home > > Send a Fax > Send the Same Fax to More than One Recipient (Broadcasting) > Cancel a Broadcast in Progress Cancel a Broadcast in Progress Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW While broadcasting you can cancel the fax currently being sent or the whole broadcast job. 1.
Page 193: Send A Fax In Real Time
Home > > Send a Fax > Send a Fax in Real Time Send a Fax in Real Time Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW When sending a fax, the machine scans the document into the memory before sending it. As soon as the telephone line is free, the machine starts dialling and sending.
Page 194: Send A Fax At A Specified Time (Delayed Fax)
Home > > Send a Fax > Send a Fax at a Specified Time (Delayed Fax) Send a Fax at a Specified Time (Delayed Fax) Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW You can store up to 50 faxes in the machine's memory to be sent within the next twenty-four hour period. This feature is available only for monochrome faxes.
Page 195: Change The Fax Auto Redial Setting
Home > > Send a Fax > Change the Fax Auto Redial Setting Change the Fax Auto Redial Setting Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW If you are sending a fax automatically and the line is busy when the Fax Auto Redial setting is set to [On], the machine redials up to three times at five minute intervals.
Page 196: Cancel A Fax In Progress
Home > > Send a Fax > Cancel a Fax in Progress Cancel a Fax in Progress Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW 1. Press to return to the Home screen. 2. Press to cancel a fax that is already in progress. 3. When you press while the machine is dialling or sending, the touchscreen displays [Cancel Job?].
Page 197: Check And Cancel A Pending Fax
Home > > Send a Fax > Check and Cancel a Pending Fax Check and Cancel a Pending Fax Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW Follow these steps to view or to cancel faxes stored in the machine's memory and waiting to be sent. If there are no fax jobs in memory, the LCD displays [No Jobs Waiting].
Page 198: Fax Options
You can save the current settings by pressing [Save as Shortcut]. You will be asked if you want to make this a One Touch Shortcut. Follow the LCD instructions. Related Information • Send a Fax • Send a Fax from Your Brother Machine • Specifications...
Page 199: Receive A Fax
Home > > Receive a Fax Receive a Fax • Receive Mode Settings • Fax Preview • Shrink Page Size of an Oversized Incoming Fax • Set the Fax Receive Stamp • Receive a Fax at the End of a Telephone Conversation •...
Page 200: Receive Mode Settings
Home > > Receive a Fax > Receive Mode Settings Receive Mode Settings • Receive Modes Overview • Choose the Correct Receive Mode • Set the Number of Rings Before the Machine Answers (Ring Delay) • Set the F/T Ring Time (Pseudo/Double-ring) •...
Page 201: Receive Modes Overview
Home > > Receive a Fax > Receive Mode Settings > Receive Modes Overview Receive Modes Overview Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW Some receive modes answer automatically ([Fax Only] and [Fax/Tel]). You may want to change the Ring Delay before using these modes. Fax Only [Fax Only] mode automatically answers every call as a fax.
Page 202: Choose The Correct Receive Mode
Home > > Receive a Fax > Receive Mode Settings > Choose the Correct Receive Mode Choose the Correct Receive Mode Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW You must choose a Receive Mode depending on the external devices and telephone services you have on your line.
Page 203 Home > > Receive a Fax > Receive Mode Settings > Set the Number of Rings Before the Machine Answers (Ring Delay) Set the Number of Rings Before the Machine Answers (Ring Delay) Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW When somebody calls your machine, you will hear the normal telephone ring sound. The number of rings is set in the Ring Delay option.
Page 204 F/T Ring Time option. When you hear the F/T ring, it means that a voice caller is on the line. Because the F/T ring is a setting only on your Brother machine, extension and external telephones will not ring; however, you can still answer the machine's call on any telephone.
Page 205 Home > > Receive a Fax > Receive Mode Settings > Set Fax Detect Set Fax Detect Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW If Fax Detect is On: The machine receives a fax call automatically, even if you answer the call. When the message that your machine is receiving a fax appears on the LCD or when you hear “chirps”...
Page 206: Fax Preview
Home > > Receive a Fax > Fax Preview Fax Preview Use the Fax Preview feature to view received faxes on the LCD. • Set Fax Preview to On • Preview New Faxes...
Page 207 Home > > Receive a Fax > Fax Preview > Set Fax Preview to On Set Fax Preview to On Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW • This feature is available only for monochrome faxes. • When Fax Preview is turned on, a backup copy of received faxes will not be printed for Fax Forwarding, PC-Fax Receiving and Forward to Cloud operations, even if you set Backup Print to On.
Page 208 Home > > Receive a Fax > Fax Preview > Preview New Faxes Preview New Faxes Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW When a fax is received, a message appears on the LCD. • This feature is available only for monochrome faxes. • To see a fax you already previewed, press [Fax] and [Received Faxes].
Page 209 Button Result Enlarge the fax. Reduce the fax. Scroll vertically. Scroll horizontally. Rotate the fax clockwise. Delete the fax. Press Yes to confirm. Go back to the previous page. Go to the next page. Go back to the fax list. Print the fax.
Page 210: Shrink Page Size Of An Oversized Incoming Fax
Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW When the [Auto Reduction] feature is [On], your Brother machine reduces any oversized incoming fax page to fit on your paper. The machine calculates the reduction ratio using the page size of the fax and your Paper Size setting.
Page 211: Set The Fax Receive Stamp
Home > > Receive a Fax > Set the Fax Receive Stamp Set the Fax Receive Stamp Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW Set the machine to print the date and time of receipt at the top of each incoming fax page. Make sure you have set the current date and time on the machine.
Page 212: Receive A Fax At The End Of A Telephone Conversation
Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW If you are speaking on the telephone connected to your Brother machine and the other party is also speaking on a telephone connected to his fax machine, at the end of the conversation, the other party can send you a fax before you both hang up.
Page 213: Memory Receive Options
Home > > Receive a Fax > Memory Receive Options Memory Receive Options Use Memory Receive options to direct incoming faxes while you are away from the machine. You can use only one Memory Receive option at a time. Memory Receive can be set to: •...
Page 214 Home > > Receive a Fax > Memory Receive Options > Forward Incoming Faxes to Another Machine Forward Incoming Faxes to Another Machine Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW Use the Fax Forwarding feature to automatically forward your incoming faxes to another machine. This feature is available only for monochrome faxes.
Page 215 Home > > Receive a Fax > Memory Receive Options > Store Incoming Faxes in the Machine's Memory Store Incoming Faxes in the Machine's Memory Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW Use the Fax Storage feature to store incoming faxes in the machine's memory. Retrieve your stored fax messages from your fax machine when you are at another location using the Remote Retrieval commands.
Page 216 • Before you can set up PC-Fax Receive, you must install the Brother software and drivers on your computer. Make sure your computer is connected and turned on. You must have the PC-FAX Receiving software running on your computer.
Page 217 Home > > Receive a Fax > Memory Receive Options > Change Memory Receive Options Change Memory Receive Options Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW If there are faxes in your machine's memory when you change any Memory Receive option, the LCD displays one of the following questions: •...
Page 218 Home > > Receive a Fax > Memory Receive Options > Turn Off Memory Receive Turn Off Memory Receive Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW Turn off Memory Receive if you do not want the machine to save or transfer incoming faxes. 1. Press [Settings] >...
Page 219 Home > > Receive a Fax > Memory Receive Options > Print a Fax Stored in the Machine's Memory Print a Fax Stored in the Machine's Memory Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW • This feature is available only for monochrome faxes. • After you print the fax, it is erased from the machine's memory.
Page 220: Remote Fax Retrieval
Home > > Receive a Fax > Remote Fax Retrieval Remote Fax Retrieval Use Remote Retrieval to call your machine from any touch-tone telephone or fax machine, and use a remote access code and remote commands to retrieve fax messages. •...
Page 221 > Set a Remote Access Code Set a Remote Access Code Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW Set a Remote Access Code to access and control your Brother machine even when you are away from it. 1. Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [Fax] > [Remote Access].
Page 222 Use Your Remote Access Code Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW 1. When away from your Brother machine, dial your fax number from a touch-tone telephone or fax machine. 2. When your machine answers, immediately enter your three-digit Remote Access Code, followed by *.
Page 223 Use the Remote Commands in this table to access fax commands and options when you are away from your Brother machine. When you call the machine and enter your remote access code (three digits followed by *), the system will sound two short beeps and you must enter a Remote Command (column 1), followed by one of the options (column 2) for that command.
Page 224 You cannot use * and # as dial numbers but you can press # to insert a pause in the fax number. 5. Hang up after you hear one long beep. Your Brother machine will forward any incoming faxes to the fax number you entered.
Page 225 Home > > Receive a Fax > Remote Fax Retrieval > Change the Fax Forwarding Number Change the Fax Forwarding Number Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW 1. Dial your fax number. 2. When your machine answers, enter your Remote Access Code (three digits followed by *). If you hear one long beep, you have messages.
Page 226: Voice Operations And Fax Numbers
Home > > Voice Operations and Fax Numbers Voice Operations and Fax Numbers • Voice Operations • Store Fax Numbers • Set up Groups for Broadcasting...
Page 227: Voice Operations
Home > > Voice Operations and Fax Numbers > Voice Operations Voice Operations • Pick up a Voice Call in Fax/Tel Receive Mode...
Page 228 Home > > Voice Operations and Fax Numbers > Voice Operations > Pick up a Voice Call in Fax/Tel Receive Mode Pick up a Voice Call in Fax/Tel Receive Mode Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW When the machine is in Fax/Tel mode, it will use the F/T Ring (pseudo/double-ringing) to alert you to pick up a voice call.
Page 229: Store Fax Numbers
Home > > Voice Operations and Fax Numbers > Store Fax Numbers Store Fax Numbers • Store Address Book Numbers • Store Address Book Numbers from Outgoing Calls • Store Address Book Numbers from Caller ID History • Change or Delete Address Book Names or Numbers...
Page 230 Home > > Voice Operations and Fax Numbers > Store Fax Numbers > Store Address Book Numbers Store Address Book Numbers Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW 1. Press [Fax] > [Address Book]. 2. Do the following steps: a. Press [Edit] > [Add New Address] > [Name]. b.
Page 231 5. To store the second fax or telephone number, press [Address 2]. Enter the second fax or telephone number (up to 20 digits) using the touchscreen. Press [OK]. 6. Press [OK] to confirm the fax or telephone number you want to store. 7. Press Related Information • Store Fax Numbers • Enter Text on Your Brother Machine...
Page 232 (up to 20 digits) using the touchscreen. Press [OK]. 6. Press [OK] to confirm the fax or telephone number you want to store. 7. Press Related Information • Store Fax Numbers • Caller ID • Enter Text on Your Brother Machine...
Page 233: Change Or Delete Address Book Names Or Numbers
Home > > Voice Operations and Fax Numbers > Store Fax Numbers > Change or Delete Address Book Names or Numbers Change or Delete Address Book Names or Numbers Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW 1. Press [Fax] > [Address Book] > [Edit]. 2.
Page 234: Set Up Groups For Broadcasting
Home > > Voice Operations and Fax Numbers > Set up Groups for Broadcasting Set up Groups for Broadcasting Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW A Group, which can be stored in the Address Book, allows you to send the same fax message to many fax numbers.
Page 235 To change a character, press d or c to position the cursor to highlight the incorrect character, and then press Enter the new character. 5. Press [OK]. 6. Press Related Information • Set up Groups for Broadcasting • Enter Text on Your Brother Machine...
Page 236 Home > > Voice Operations and Fax Numbers > Set up Groups for Broadcasting > Delete a Broadcasting Group Delete a Broadcasting Group Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW 1. Press [Fax] > [Address Book] > [Edit] > [Delete]. 2. Press a or b to display the Group you want to delete, and then press it. 3.
Page 237 Home > > Voice Operations and Fax Numbers > Set up Groups for Broadcasting > Add or Delete a Broadcasting Group Member Add or Delete a Broadcasting Group Member Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW 1. Press [Fax] > [Address Book] > [Edit] > [Change]. 2.
Page 238: Telephone Services And External Devices
Home > > Telephone Services and External Devices Telephone Services and External Devices • Use BT Call Sign • Caller ID • Set the Telephone Line Type • Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP/Telephone Line Interference) • External TAD (Telephone Answering Device) •...
Page 239: Use Bt Call Sign
Home > > Telephone Services and External Devices > Use BT Call Sign Use BT Call Sign Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW This feature of the machine lets you use the BT Call Sign subscriber service which allows you to have at least two separate telephone numbers on one telephone line.
Page 240 Home > > Telephone Services and External Devices > Use BT Call Sign > Enable the Machine to Work with BT Call Sign (with Your External Telephone only) Enable the Machine to Work with BT Call Sign (with Your External Telephone only) Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW This feature is available only in the U.K.
Page 241: Caller Id
Home > > Telephone Services and External Devices > Caller ID Caller ID Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW The Caller ID feature lets you use the Caller ID subscriber service offered by many local telephone companies. This service displays the telephone number, or name if it is available, of your caller as the line rings. •...
Page 242 Home > > Telephone Services and External Devices > Caller ID > Set Caller ID to On Set Caller ID to On Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW This feature is available only in the U.K. and Ireland. If you subscribe to the Caller ID service on your phone line, set Caller ID to On to display the caller's telephone number on the LCD as the telephone rings.
Page 243: Set The Telephone Line Type
Home > > Telephone Services and External Devices > Set the Telephone Line Type Set the Telephone Line Type Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW If you are connecting the machine to a line that features PBX or ISDN to send and receive faxes, you must select a Telephone Line Type that matches your line's features.
Page 244 Home > > Telephone Services and External Devices > Set the Telephone Line Type > PBX and TRANSFER PBX and TRANSFER Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW The machine's [Phone Line Set] default setting is [Normal], which lets the machine connect to a standard Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) line.
Page 245: Voice Over Internet Protocol (Voip/Telephone Line Interference)
Home > > Telephone Services and External Devices > Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP/Telephone Line Interference) Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP/Telephone Line Interference) Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW VoIP is a type of phone system that uses an Internet connection instead of a traditional telephone line. Telephone providers frequently bundle VoIP together with Internet and cable services.
Page 246: External Tad (Telephone Answering Device)
Home > > Telephone Services and External Devices > External TAD (Telephone Answering Device) External TAD (Telephone Answering Device) Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW You can connect an external Telephone Answering Device (TAD) to the same line as your machine. When the TAD answers a call, your machine will “listen”...
Page 247 Home > > Telephone Services and External Devices > External TAD (Telephone Answering Device) > Connect an External TAD Connect an External TAD Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW 1. Set your external TAD to one or two rings. The machine’s Ring Delay setting does not apply. 2.
Page 248 Home > > Telephone Services and External Devices > External TAD (Telephone Answering Device) > Record an Outgoing Message (OGM) on the External TAD Record an Outgoing Message (OGM) on the External TAD Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW 1. Record five seconds of silence at the beginning of your message. This allows your machine time to listen for fax tones.
Page 249 Home > > Telephone Services and External Devices > External TAD (Telephone Answering Device) > Multi-line Connections (PBX) Multi-line Connections (PBX) Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW We suggest you ask the company that 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 last line on the system.
Page 250: External And Extension Telephones
Home > > Telephone Services and External Devices > External and Extension Telephones External and Extension Telephones • Connect an External or Extension Telephone • Operation from External and Extension Telephones • Use Extension Telephones • Use the Remote Codes...
Page 251 Home > > Telephone Services and External Devices > External and Extension Telephones > Connect an External or Extension Telephone Connect an External or Extension Telephone Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW You can connect a separate telephone to your machine as shown in the diagram below. 1 Extension telephone 2 External telephone Please make sure you use an external telephone with a cable no more than three metres long.
Page 252: Operation From External And Extension Telephones
Home > > Telephone Services and External Devices > External and Extension Telephones > Operation from External and Extension Telephones Operation from External and Extension Telephones Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW If you answer a fax call at an extension or an external telephone, you can make your machine take the call by using the Remote Activation Code.
Page 253 Home > > Telephone Services and External Devices > External and Extension Telephones > Use Extension Telephones Use Extension Telephones Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW Your premises may already be wired with parallel extension telephones, or you may plan to add extension telephones to your line, as well as your machine.
Page 254 Home > > Telephone Services and External Devices > External and Extension Telephones > Use the Remote Codes Use the Remote Codes Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW Remote Activation Code If you answer a fax call on an extension or external telephone, you can tell your machine to receive it by pressing the Remote Activation Code *51.
Page 255 Home > > Telephone Services and External Devices > External and Extension Telephones > Use the Remote Codes > Change the Remote Codes Change the Remote Codes Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW The preset Remote Activation Code is *51. The preset Remote Deactivation Code is #51. If you are always disconnected when accessing your External TAD remotely, try changing the three-digit remote codes using the numbers 0-9, *, #.
Page 256: Fax Reports
Home > > Fax Reports Fax Reports • Set the Transmission Verification Report's Style • Set the Fax Journal's Interval Period • Print Reports...
Page 257: Set The Transmission Verification Report's Style
Home > > Fax Reports > Set the Transmission Verification Report's Style Set the Transmission Verification Report's Style Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW You can use the Transmission Verification Report as proof that you sent a fax. This report lists the receiving party's name or fax number, the time and date of transmission, duration of transmission, number of pages sent, and whether or not the transmission was successful.
Page 258: Set The Fax Journal's Interval Period
Home > > Fax Reports > Set the Fax Journal's Interval Period Set the Fax Journal's Interval Period Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW You can set the machine to print a Fax Journal at specific intervals (every 50 faxes, 6, 12 or 24 hours, 2 or 7 days).
Page 259: Pc-Fax
Home > > PC-FAX PC-FAX • ® PC-FAX for Windows • PC-FAX for Mac...
Page 260: Pc-Fax For Windows
® Home > > PC-FAX > PC-FAX for Windows ® PC-FAX for Windows • ® PC-FAX Overview (Windows • ® Send a Fax Using PC-FAX (Windows • ® Receive Faxes on Your Computer (Windows...
Page 261 > PC-FAX > PC-FAX for Windows > PC-FAX Overview (Windows ® PC-FAX Overview (Windows Reduce paper consumption and save time by using Brother's PC-FAX software to send faxes directly from your machine. • ® Configure PC-FAX (Windows • ® Configure your PC-Fax Address Book (Windows...
Page 262 Windows 8 and Windows Launch (Brother Utilities), and then click the drop-down list and select your model name (if not already selected). Click PC-FAX in the left navigation bar, and then click Setup Sending. The PC-FAX Setup dialog box appears.
Page 263 Related Information ® • PC-FAX Overview (Windows...
Page 264 > Configure your PC- ® Fax Address Book (Windows ® Configure your PC-Fax Address Book (Windows Add, edit and delete members and groups to personalise your Brother Address Book. • ® Add a Member to your PC-FAX Address Book (Windows •...
Page 265 Add a Member to your PC-FAX Address Book (Windows Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW Add new people and their fax information to the PC-Fax Address Book if you want to send a fax using Brother PC-Fax software. 1. Do one of the following: ®...
Page 266 3. Type the member's information in the corresponding fields. Only the Name field is required. 4. Click OK. Related Information ® • Configure your PC-Fax Address Book (Windows...
Page 267 8 and Windows Launch (Brother Utilities), and then click the drop-down list and select your model name (if not already selected). Click PC-FAX in the left navigation bar, and then click Address Book (Send). The Address Book dialog box appears.
Page 268 3. Type the name of the new group in the Group Name field. 4. In the Available Names field, select each name you want to include in the group, and then click Add >>. Members added to the group appear in the Group Members box. 5.
Page 269 8 and Windows Launch (Brother Utilities), and then click the drop-down list and select your model name (if not already selected). Click PC-FAX in the left navigation bar, and then click Address Book (Send). The Address Book dialog box appears.
Page 270 8 and Windows Launch (Brother Utilities), and then click the drop-down list and select your model name (if not already selected). Click PC-FAX in the left navigation bar, and then click Address Book (Send). The Address Book dialog box appears.
Page 271 8 and Windows Launch (Brother Utilities), and then click the drop-down list and select your model name (if not already selected). Click PC-FAX in the left navigation bar, and then click Address Book (Send). The Address Book dialog box appears.
Page 272 • Remote Setup Dial Data Browse to the folder where you want to save the data, type the file name in the File name field, and then click Save. 4. In the Available Items field, select the data you want to export, and then click Add >>. Select and add the items in the order you want them listed.
Page 273 8 and Windows Launch (Brother Utilities), and then click the drop-down list and select your model name (if not already selected). Click PC-FAX in the left navigation bar, and then click Address Book (Send). The Address Book dialog box appears.
Page 274 You must select and add fields from the Available Items list in the same order they are listed in the import text file. 5. If you are importing an ASCII file, under the Divide Character section, select the Tab or Comma option to separate the data fields.
Page 275 1. Create a file in any application on your computer. 2. Select the print command in your application. 3. Select Brother PC-FAX as your printer, and then complete your print operation. The Brother PC-FAX dialog box appears. 4. Type a fax number using one of the following methods: •...
Page 276 PC-FAX for Windows > Receive Faxes on Your Computer (Windows ® Receive Faxes on Your Computer (Windows Use Brother's PC-FAX software to receive faxes on your computer, screen them and print only those faxes you want. • ® Receive Faxes Using PC-FAX Receive (Windows...
Page 277 When you turn off your computer, your machine will continue to receive and store faxes in your Brother machine's memory. The machine's LCD will display the number of stored faxes received. When you start this application, the software will transfer all received faxes to your computer at once.
Page 278 Windows 8 and Windows Launch (Brother Utilities), and then click the drop-down list and select your model name (if not already selected). Click PC-FAX in the left navigation bar, and then click Receive. 2. Confirm the message and click Yes.
Page 279 (available only for Administrators). Device Select the Brother machine that you want to receive PC-FAX. Lock (available only for Administrators) Restrict users who do not have administrator privileges from configuring the settings options shown above.
Page 280 Related Information ® • Run Brother's PC-FAX Receive on Your Computer (Windows...
Page 281 4. Select the appropriate connection method. Select your machine from the automatic search results below. Connected Brother machines will be displayed. Select a device from the list. Click OK. Specify your machine by IP address Type the machine's IP address in the IP Address field, and then click OK.
Page 282 5. To change the computer name that will appear on the machine's LCD, type the new name in the Enter your PC display name (Max 15 Characters) field. 6. Click OK. Related Information ® • Run Brother's PC-FAX Receive on Your Computer (Windows...
Page 283 ® ® Home > > PC-FAX > PC-FAX for Windows > Receive Faxes on Your Computer (Windows ® ® > Receive Faxes Using PC-FAX Receive (Windows > View Received PC-FAX Messages (Windows ® View Received PC-FAX Messages (Windows Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW Receiving Status Icon Indicated Status...
Page 284 Even after closing the window, PC-FAX Receive is active and the (PC-FAX Receive) icon will remain in your computer task tray. To close PC-FAX Receive, click the icon in the computer task tray and click Close. Related Information ® • Receive Faxes Using PC-FAX Receive (Windows...
Page 285: Pc-Fax For Mac
> PC-FAX > PC-FAX for Mac PC-FAX for Mac Use Brother's PC-FAX software to send faxes directly from your Mac without printing them. This feature helps reduce your paper consumption and save time. • Send Faxes from Your Application (Mac)
Page 286 Home > > PC-FAX > PC-FAX for Mac > Send Faxes from Your Application (Mac) Send Faxes from Your Application (Mac) Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW PC-FAX supports only monochrome faxes. A monochrome fax will be sent even if the original data is colour and the receiving fax machine supports colour faxes.
Page 287 To send a fax to more than one number, click the Add button after entering the first fax number and type the next fax number. The destination fax numbers will be listed in the Destination Fax Numbers field. 6. Click Print to send the fax. Related Information •...
Page 288: Photocapture Center
Home > PhotoCapture Center PhotoCapture Center • Print Photos Directly from Media • Copy Photos from Media to a Computer • ® Print Photos from ControlCenter4 (Windows...
Page 289: Print Photos Directly From Media
When your machine is connected to a computer, you can use your computer to access a memory card or USB flash drive inserted in the front of the machine. • Compatible Media • Important Information about Photo Printing • Print Photos from Media on the Brother Machine...
Page 290: Compatible Media
> Compatible Media Compatible Media Your Brother machine has media drives (slots) for use with common data storage and digital camera media. IMPORTANT The USB direct interface supports only USB flash drives and digital cameras that use the USB mass storage standard.
Page 291: Important Information About Photo Printing
> Important Information about Photo Printing Important Information about Photo Printing USB flash drive support is available only for certain models (DCP-J772DW/DCP-J774DW/MFC-J890DW/ MFC-J895DW). Your machine is designed to be compatible with modern digital camera image files, memory cards and USB flash drives.
Page 292: Print Photos From Media On The Brother Machine
Home > PhotoCapture Center > Print Photos Directly from Media > Print Photos from Media on the Brother Machine Print Photos from Media on the Brother Machine • Preview and Print Photos from Media • Print a Photo Index Sheet (Thumbnails) from Media •...
Page 293 9. Read and confirm the displayed list of options. 10. To change the print settings, press [Print Settings]. When finished, press [OK]. 11. Press [Start]. Related Information • Print Photos from Media on the Brother Machine • Print Settings for Photos...
Page 294 4. If you want to change the print settings, press [Print Settings]. When finished, press [OK]. Option Description Paper Type Select the paper type. Paper Size Select the paper size. 5. Press [Start]. Related Information • Print Photos from Media on the Brother Machine • Print Photos by Image Number...
Page 295 6. To change the print settings, press [Print Settings]. When finished, press [OK]. 7. Press [Start]. Related Information • Print Photos from Media on the Brother Machine • Print a Photo Index Sheet (Thumbnails) from Media • Print Settings for Photos...
Page 296 8. To change the print settings, press [Print Settings]. Option Description Print Quality Select the print resolution for your type of document. Select the paper type. Paper Type Select the paper size. Paper Size 9. Press [Start]. Related Information • Print Photos from Media on the Brother Machine...
Page 297 4. Press d or c to display each photo. When the photo you want appears, press it, and then press [OK]. 5. Press [OK]. 6. Press [Print Settings] > [Cropping]. 7. Press [On] (or [Off]). 8. When finished, press or [OK]. 9. Press [Start]. Related Information • Print Photos from Media on the Brother Machine • Other Problems...
Page 298 4. Press d or c to display each photo. When the photo you want appears, press it, and then press [OK]. 5. Press [OK]. 6. Press [Print Settings] > [Borderless]. 7. Press [On] (or [Off]). 8. When finished, press or [OK]. 9. Press [Start]. Related Information • Print Photos from Media on the Brother Machine • Other Problems...
Page 299 4. Press d or c to display each photo. When the photo you want appears, press it, and then press [OK]. 5. Press [OK]. 6. Press [Print Settings] > [Date Print]. 7. Press [On] (or [Off]). 8. When finished, press or [OK]. 9. Press [Start]. Related Information • Print Photos from Media on the Brother Machine...
Page 300 Save the print settings you use most often by setting them as the defaults. Factory Reset Restore any changed print settings back to the factory settings. Related Information • Print Photos from Media on the Brother Machine • Preview and Print Photos from Media • Print Photos by Image Number...
Page 301: Copy Photos From Media To A Computer
Home > PhotoCapture Center > Copy Photos from Media to a Computer Copy Photos from Media to a Computer If you would like to copy photos stored in a memory card or USB flash drive to a folder on your computer, follow the steps for your connection type and Operating System.
Page 302: Before Copying Photos
Home > PhotoCapture Center > Copy Photos from Media to a Computer > Before Copying Photos Before Copying Photos IMPORTANT DO NOT start your computer with a memory card or USB flash drive in the media drive of the machine. You could lose your data or damage the media.
Page 303: Copy Photos From Media Over A Local Connection
7. Wait until your Brother machine has stopped accessing the media before removing the media. IMPORTANT DO NOT remove the media while your Brother machine is accessing the media. Otherwise, the media, or data stored on the media could be damaged.
Page 304: Print Photos From Controlcenter4 (Windows ® )
• For best results, use Brother paper. • When you print on Brother photo paper, load one extra sheet of the same photo paper in the paper tray. 2. Click the (ControlCenter4) icon in the task tray, and then click Open.
Page 305 Option Description Select All Selects all thumbnails in the current view. Deselect All Deselects all thumbnails in the current view. 6. Specify the number of copies you want to print (1-99) by clicking 7. To trim the photo before printing, click Edit. 8.
Page 306: Edit Photos Using Controlcenter4 (Windows ® )
® Home > PhotoCapture Center > Print Photos from ControlCenter4 (Windows > Edit Photos Using ® ControlCenter4 (Windows ® Edit Photos Using ControlCenter4 (Windows 1. This area shows which images are currently selected, and how many copies of each image will be printed. 2.
Page 307 5. Image Enhancement Nature Scene Select this option to enhance natural colours, such as green and blue. Night Scene Select this option to optimise the image adjustments for a night scene photo. Soft Light Select this option to soften bright edges. Related Information ®...
Page 308: Network
Home > Network Network • Supported Basic Network Features • Network Management Software and Utilities • Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network • Advanced Network Features • Technical Information for Advanced Users...
Page 309: Supported Basic Network Features
Status Monitor Driver Deployment Wizard Related Information • Network Not available for DCP models. BRAdmin Light is available as a download from your model's page at support.brother.com. BRAdmin Professional is available as a download from your model's page at support.brother.com.
Page 310: Network Management Software And Utilities
Home > Network > Network Management Software and Utilities Network Management Software and Utilities Configure and change your Brother machine's network settings using a management utility. • Learn about Network Management Software and Utilities • Change Machine Settings from Your Computer...
Page 311: Learn About Network Management Software And Utilities
® BRAdmin Light (Windows BRAdmin Light is a utility for the initial setup of Brother network-connected devices. This utility can search for Brother products on your network, view the status and configure the basic network settings, such as IP address.
Page 312: Additional Methods Of Configuring Your Brother Machine For A Wireless Network
> Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network To connect your machine to your wireless network, we recommend using the Brother installation disc. • Before Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network •...
Page 313: Before Configuring Your Brother Machine For A Wireless Network
• Although the Brother machine can be used in both a wired and wireless network (supported models only), only one connection method can be used at a time. However, a wireless network connection and Wi-Fi Direct connection, or a wired network connection (supported models only) and Wi-Fi Direct connection can be used at the same time.
Page 314: Configure Your Machine For A Wireless Network Using The One Push Method Of Wi-Fi Protected Setup ™ (Wps)
You have completed the wireless network setup. To install the Full Driver & Software Package necessary for operating your machine, insert the Brother installation disc into your computer, or go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com.
Page 315: Configure Your Machine For A Wireless Network Using The Pin Method Of Wi-Fi Protected Setup ™ (Wps)
Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless ™ Network > Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the PIN Method ™...
Page 316 To install the Full Driver & Software Package necessary for operating your machine, insert the Brother installation disc into your computer or go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com.
Page 317: Configure Your Machine For A Wireless Network When The Ssid Is Not Broadcast
Infrastructure WPA2-PSK 12345678 If your router uses WEP encryption, enter the key used as the first WEP key. Your Brother machine supports the use of the first WEP key only. 2. Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [Network] > [WLAN] > [Setup Wizard].
Page 318 You have completed the wireless network setup. To install the Full Driver & Software Package necessary for operating your machine, insert the Brother installation disc into your computer, or go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com.
Page 319: Use Wi-Fi Direct
Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network > Use ® Wi-Fi Direct ® Use Wi-Fi Direct • Print or Scan from Your Mobile Device Using Wi-Fi Direct • Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network •...
Page 320 Wi-Fi Direct is one of the wireless configuration methods developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance . It allows you to ™ configure a secured wireless network between your Brother machine and a mobile device, such as an Android ® device, Windows device, iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad, without using an access point.
Page 321 Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network > ® Wi-Fi Direct > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Configure your Wi-Fi Direct network settings from your machine's control panel.
Page 322 Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) To use Brother iPrint&Scan functionality in a Wi-Fi Direct network configured by one-push configuration using Wi- Fi Direct or by PIN Method configuration using Wi-Fi Direct, the device you use to configure Wi-Fi Direct must be ™...
Page 323 • When your Brother machine is not the Group Owner (G/O), it will display available device names with which to configure a Wi-Fi Direct network. Select the mobile device to which you want to connect. Search for available devices again by pressing [Rescan].
Page 324 Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network > ® Wi-Fi Direct > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the One- ™ Push Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup...
Page 325 3. Do one of the following: • When your Brother machine is the Group Owner (G/O), it will wait for a connection request from your mobile device. When [PIN Code] appears, enter the PIN displayed on your mobile device in the machine.
Page 326 Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network > ® Wi-Fi Direct > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the PIN ™ Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup...
Page 327 Home > Network > Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network > ® Wi-Fi Direct > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network > Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Manually Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Manually If your mobile device does not support Wi-Fi Direct or WPS, you must configure a Wi-Fi Direct network manually.
Page 328: Advanced Network Features
Home > Network > Advanced Network Features Advanced Network Features • Print the Network Configuration Report...
Page 329: Print The Network Configuration Report
The machine prints the current Network Configuration Report. Related Information • Advanced Network Features • Where Can I Find My Brother Machine's Network Settings? ® • Use the Network Connection Repair Tool (Windows • I Want to Check that My Network Devices are Working Correctly •...
Page 330: Technical Information For Advanced Users
Home > Network > Technical Information for Advanced Users Technical Information for Advanced Users • Reset the Network Settings to Factory Default • Print the WLAN Report...
Page 331: Reset The Network Settings To Factory Default
Home > Network > Technical Information for Advanced Users > Reset the Network Settings to Factory Default Reset the Network Settings to Factory Default You can use your machine's control panel to reset the print server to its default factory settings. This resets all information, such as the password and IP address.
Page 332: Print The Wlan Report
Related Information • Technical Information for Advanced Users • Wireless LAN Report Error Codes • My Brother Machine Cannot Print, Scan, or PC-FAX Receive over the Network • I Want to Check that My Network Devices are Working Correctly...
Page 333 • If your WLAN access point/router is using MAC address filtering, confirm that the MAC address of the Brother machine is allowed in the filter. 2. If you manually entered the SSID and security information (SSID/authentication method/ encryption method/Network Key), the information may be incorrect.
Page 334 Internet provider or network administrator. Related Information • Print the WLAN Report • My Brother Machine Cannot Print, Scan, or PC-FAX Receive over the Network • I Want to Check that My Network Devices are Working Correctly...
Page 335: Security
Home > Security Security • Lock the Machine Settings...
Page 336: Lock The Machine Settings
Lock the Machine Settings Before turning on the machine's Access Lock, make a careful note of your password. If you forget the password, you must reset all passwords stored in the machine by contacting your administrator or Brother customer service. •...
Page 337: About Using Memory Security
Home > Security > Lock the Machine Settings > About Using Memory Security About Using Memory Security Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW Memory Security lets you prevent unauthorised access to the machine. Although you cannot schedule Delayed Faxes, any pre-scheduled Delayed Faxes will be sent. You must turn off PC Fax Receive before you can turn on Memory Security.
Page 338 Home > Security > Lock the Machine Settings > About Using Memory Security > Set the Memory Security Password Set the Memory Security Password Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW Make a careful note of your password. 1. Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [Fax] > [Miscellaneous] > [Memory Security]. 2.
Page 339 Home > Security > Lock the Machine Settings > About Using Memory Security > Change the Memory Security Password Change the Memory Security Password Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW 1. Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [Fax] > [Miscellaneous] > [Memory Security] > [Set Password].
Page 340 Home > Security > Lock the Machine Settings > About Using Memory Security > Turn Memory Security On/Off Turn Memory Security On/Off Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW 1. Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [Fax] > [Miscellaneous] > [Memory Security] > [Set Security]. 2.
Page 341: Mobile/Web Connect
Home > Mobile/Web Connect Mobile/Web Connect • Brother Web Connect • Google Cloud Print • AirPrint • ® Mobile Printing for Windows • ® Mopria Print Service • Brother iPrint&Scan for mobile • Near-Field Communication (NFC)
Page 342: Brother Web Connect
Upload a Document from an External Memory Device Using Brother Web Connect • Download and Print Documents Using Brother Web Connect • Download and Save a Document to an External Memory Device Using Brother Web Connect • FaxForward to Cloud or E-mail...
Page 343: Brother Web Connect Overview
3. Photos, images, documents and other files 4. Web Service To use Brother Web Connect, your Brother machine must be connected to a network that has access to the Internet, through either a wired or wireless connection. For network setups that use a proxy server, the machine must also be configured to use a proxy server. If you are unsure of your network configuration, check with your network administrator.
Page 344: Online Services Used With Brother Web Connect
To use Brother Web Connect, you must have an account with the online service you want to use. If you do not already have an account, use a computer to access the service's website and create an account.
Page 345 • Not all services are available in all countries. • For Hong Kong, Taiwan and Korea Brother Web Connect supports only file names written in English. Files named in the local language will not be downloaded. Related Information • Brother Web Connect...
Page 346: Conditions For Using Brother Web Connect
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > Brother Web Connect > Conditions for Using Brother Web Connect Conditions for Using Brother Web Connect • Brother Software Installation for Using Brother Web Connect • Configure the Proxy Server Settings Using the Machine's Control Panel...
Page 347 ® Windows To install the Brother Software and configure the machine to be able to print over your wired or wireless network, see the Quick Setup Guide included with your Brother machine. To install the Full Driver & Software Package, go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com.
Page 348 [Settings] > [All Settings] > [Network] > [Web Connect Settings] > [Proxy Settings] > [Proxy Connection]. 2. Press [On]. 3. Press the option that you want to set, and then enter the proxy server information. Press [OK]. 4. Press Related Information • Conditions for Using Brother Web Connect...
Page 349: Set Up Brother Web Connect
Set Up Brother Web Connect • Brother Web Connect Setup Overview • Create an Account for Each Online Service Before Using Brother Web Connect • Apply for Brother Web Connect Access • Register an Account on Your Brother Machine for Brother Web Connect •...
Page 350 > Brother Web Connect Setup Overview Brother Web Connect Setup Overview Configure the Brother Web Connect settings using the following procedure (when using Brother CreativeCenter, this procedure is not necessary): Step 1: Create an account with the service you want to use.
Page 351 Related Information • Set Up Brother Web Connect...
Page 352 Connect To use Brother Web Connect to access an online service, you must have an account with that online service. If you do not already have an account, use a computer to access the service's website and create an account.
Page 353 Web Connect Access Apply for Brother Web Connect Access To use Brother Web Connect to access online services, you must first apply for Brother Web Connect access using a computer that has the Brother Software installed. 1. Access the Brother Web Connect application website:...
Page 354 24 hours. 5. Close the web browser. Now that you have a Brother Web Connect access ID, you must register this ID on your machine, and then use your machine to access the web service you want to use.
Page 355 Press the service name. 3. If information regarding Brother Web Connect appears, press [OK]. 4. Press [Register/Delete] > [Register Account]. 5. The machine will prompt you to enter the temporary ID you received when you applied for Brother Web Connect access. Press [OK].
Page 356 Web Connect for Brother CreativeCenter Set Up Brother Web Connect for Brother CreativeCenter Brother Web Connect is set up to work with Brother CreativeCenter automatically. No configuration is needed to create the calendars, business cards, posters and greeting cards available at www.brother.com/creativecenter.
Page 357: Scan And Upload Documents Using Brother Web Connect
[OK]. • Occasionally, updates or announcements about Brother Web Connect's features will appear on the LCD. Read the information, and then press [OK]. 3. Press a or b to display the service that hosts the account to which you want to upload.
Page 358: Upload A Document From An External Memory Device Using Brother Web Connect
IMPORTANT DO NOT remove the memory card or USB flash drive while your Brother machine is accessing the media. Otherwise, the card, USB flash drive, or data stored on the card could be damaged. (For Hong Kong, Taiwan and Korea) Brother Web Connect supports only file names written in English.
Page 359: Download And Print Documents Using Brother Web Connect
To download other users’ documents, you must have access privileges to view the corresponding albums or documents. For Hong Kong, Taiwan and Korea Brother Web Connect supports only file names written in English. Files named in the local language will not be downloaded. Related Information •...
Page 360 [OK]. • Occasionally, updates or announcements about Brother Web Connect's features will appear on the LCD. Read the information, and then press [OK]. 2. Press a or b to display the service that hosts the document you want to download and print.
Page 361 If information regarding the Internet connection appears on the machine’s LCD, read it, and then press [OK]. • Occasionally, updates or announcements about Brother Web Connect's features will appear on the LCD. Read the information, and then press [OK]. 2. Press a or b to display [Print "CreativeCenter" Templates].
Page 362: Download And Save A Document To An External Memory Device Using Brother Web Connect
07010001.jpg. Note that the region setting also determines the date format of the file name. • Images are saved in the “BROTHER” folder, which can be found on the root level of the media. IMPORTANT DO NOT remove the memory card or USB flash drive while your Brother machine is accessing the media.
Page 363 Some services do not require documents to be saved in albums. For documents not saved in albums, select [See Unsorted Files] or [See UnsortedPhotos] to select documents. You cannot download documents from other users if the documents are not saved in an album. Related Information • Brother Web Connect...
Page 364: Faxforward To Cloud Or E-Mail
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > Brother Web Connect > FaxForward to Cloud or E-mail FaxForward to Cloud or E-mail Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW • Use the FaxForward to Cloud feature to automatically forward incoming faxes to your accounts with the available online services.
Page 365 If information regarding the Internet connection appears on the machine’s LCD, read it, and then press [OK]. • Occasionally, updates or announcements about Brother Web Connect's features will appear on the LCD. Read the information, and then press [OK]. 2. Press a or b to display [FaxForward to Cloud/E-mail].
Page 366 If information regarding the Internet connection appears on the machine’s LCD, read it, and then press [OK]. • Occasionally, updates or announcements about Brother Web Connect's features will appear on the LCD. Read the information, and then press [OK]. 2. Press a or b to display [FaxForward to Cloud/E-mail].
Page 367: Google Cloud Print
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > Google Cloud Print Google Cloud Print • Google Cloud Print Overview • Before Using Google Cloud Print • ™ ™ Print from Google Chrome or Chrome OS • ™ Print from Google Drive for Mobile •...
Page 368: Google Cloud Print Overview
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > Google Cloud Print > Google Cloud Print Overview Google Cloud Print Overview ™ Google Cloud Print is a Google service that allows you to print to a printer registered to your Google account using a network-compatible device (such as a mobile phone or computer) without installing the printer driver on the device.
Page 369: Before Using Google Cloud Print
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > Google Cloud Print > Before Using Google Cloud Print Before Using Google Cloud Print • Network Settings for Using Google Cloud Print • ™ Register Your Machine with Google Cloud Print Using Google Chrome • Register Your Machine with Google Cloud Print Using Web Based Management...
Page 370 ™ In order to use Google Cloud Print , your Brother machine must be connected to a network that has access to the Internet, either through a wired or wireless connection. To connect and configure your machine correctly, see the Quick Setup Guide or related topics in this guide.
Page 371 6. When a confirmation message appears on your machine, press the [OK] button. If the confirmation message does not appear on your machine's LCD, repeat these steps. 7. When your Brother machine is successfully registered, it will appear in the My devices field. Related Information •...
Page 372 Before you begin to register your machine, confirm that the correct date and time are set on the machine's control panel. See Related Information. 1. Confirm that your Brother machine is connected to the same network as your computer or mobile device. 2. Start your web browser.
Page 373 Related Information • Before Using Google Cloud Print • Set the Date and Time...
Page 374: Print From Google Chrome ™ Or Chrome Os
Chrome OS ™ ™ Print from Google Chrome or Chrome OS 1. Make sure your Brother machine is turned on. 2. Open the web page that you want to print. ™ 3. Click the Google Chrome menu icon. 4. Click Print.
Page 375: Print From Google Drive ™ For Mobile
Google Cloud Print > Print from Google Drive for Mobile ™ Print from Google Drive for Mobile 1. Make sure your Brother machine is turned on. ™ ™ 2. Access Google Drive from your Android or or iOS device’s web browser.
Page 376: Print From Gmail ™ Webmail Service For Mobile
> Print from Gmail Webmail Service for Mobile ™ Print from Gmail Webmail Service for Mobile 1. Make sure your Brother machine is turned on. ™ ™ 2. Access the Gmail webmail service from your Android or iOS device’s web browser.
Page 377: Airprint
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > AirPrint AirPrint • AirPrint Overview • Before Using AirPrint (macOS) • Print Using AirPrint • Scan Using AirPrint (macOS) • Send a Fax Using AirPrint (macOS)
Page 378: Airprint Overview
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > AirPrint > AirPrint Overview AirPrint Overview AirPrint is a printing solution for Apple operating systems that allows you to wirelessly print photos, email, web pages and documents from your iPad, iPhone, iPod touch and Mac computer without the need to install a driver.
Page 379: Before Using Airprint (Macos)
AirPrint > Before Using AirPrint (macOS) Before Using AirPrint (macOS) Before printing using macOS, add your Brother machine to the printer list on your Mac computer. 1. Select System Preferences from the Apple Menu. 2. Click Printers & Scanners. 3. Click the + icon below the Printers pane on the left.
Page 380: Print Using Airprint
Home > Mobile/Web Connect > AirPrint > Print Using AirPrint Print Using AirPrint • Print from iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch • Print Using AirPrint (macOS)
Page 381 Print from iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch The procedure used to print may vary by application. Safari is used in the example below. 1. Make sure your Brother machine is turned on. 2. Use Safari to open the page that you want to print.
Page 382 2. On your Mac computer, use Safari to open the page that you want to print. 3. Click the File menu, and then select Print. 4. Make sure your Brother machine is selected. If a different machine (or no printer) is selected, click the Printer pop-up menu, and then select your Brother machine.
Page 383: Scan Using Airprint (Macos)
AirPrint > Scan Using AirPrint (macOS) Scan Using AirPrint (macOS) Before scanning, make sure your Brother machine is in the scanner list on your Mac computer. 1. Load your document. 2. Select System Preferences from the Apple Menu. 3. Click Printers & Scanners.
Page 384: Send A Fax Using Airprint (Macos)
> Send a Fax Using AirPrint (macOS) Send a Fax Using AirPrint (macOS) Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW Make sure your Brother machine is in the printer list on your Mac computer. Apple TextEdit is used in the example below. • AirPrint supports only monochrome fax documents.
Page 385: Mobile Printing For Windows
Mobile printing for Windows is a function to print wirelessly from your Windows mobile device. You can connect to the same network that your Brother machine is connected to and print without installing the printer ® driver on the device. Many Windows apps support this function.
Page 386: Mopria ® Print Service
™ 1. Android 4.4 or later ® 2. Wi-Fi Connection 3. Your Brother machine ® ™ ™ You must download the Mopria Print Service from the Google Play Store and install it on your Android device. Before using this service, you must turn it on.
Page 387: Brother Iprint&Scan For Mobile
Download and install Brother iPrint&Scan from the Google Play Store app. • For Apple Devices Brother iPrint&Scan allows you to use features of your Brother machine directly from your Apple device. Download and install Brother iPrint&Scan from the App Store. ® •...
Page 388: Near-Field Communication (Nfc)
NFC symbol on the machine's control panel. ™ You must download and install Brother iPrint&Scan to your Android device to use this feature. Related Information •...
Page 389: Controlcenter
Home > ControlCenter ControlCenter Use Brother's ControlCenter software utility to quickly access your frequently-used applications. Using ControlCenter gives you direct access to specific applications. • ® ControlCenter4 (Windows...
Page 390: Controlcenter4 (Windows ® )
Set Up the Brother Machine Using ControlCenter4 (Windows • ® Create a Custom Tab Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows • ® Set Up the Brother Machine from Your Computer (Windows • ® Set Up Your Machine's Address Book Using ControlCenter4 (Windows...
Page 391: Change The Operation Mode In Controlcenter4 (Windows ® )
® Home > ControlCenter > ControlCenter4 (Windows > Change the Operation Mode in ControlCenter4 ® (Windows ® Change the Operation Mode in ControlCenter4 (Windows ControlCenter4 has two operation modes: Home Mode and Advanced Mode. You can change modes at any time.
Page 392 • Advanced Mode ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode gives you more control over the details of your machine's features and allows you to customise one-button scan actions. To change operation mode: 1. Click the (ControlCenter4) icon in the task tray, and then select Open. 2.
Page 393: Scan Using Controlcenter4 Home Mode (Windows ® )
® Home > ControlCenter > ControlCenter4 (Windows > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode ® (Windows ® Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows Use ControlCenter4 Home Mode to access your machine's main features. • ® Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows •...
Page 394: Scan Using Controlcenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows ® )
® Home > ControlCenter > ControlCenter4 (Windows > Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode ® (Windows ® Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode gives you more control over the details of your machine's features and allows you to customise one-button scan actions. •...
Page 395: Set Up The Brother Machine Using Controlcenter4 (Windows ® )
® Home > ControlCenter > ControlCenter4 (Windows > Set Up the Brother Machine Using ControlCenter4 ® (Windows ® Set Up the Brother Machine Using ControlCenter4 (Windows Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW 1. Click the (ControlCenter4) icon in the task tray, and then click Open.
Page 396 137 and 161. ® • If you are using Windows Firewall and you installed the Brother software and drivers from the Brother installation disc, the necessary firewall settings have already been set. Related Information ®...
Page 397: Create A Custom Tab Using Controlcenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows ® )
® Home > ControlCenter > ControlCenter4 (Windows > Create a Custom Tab Using ControlCenter4 ® Advanced Mode (Windows Create a Custom Tab Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode ® (Windows You can create up to three customised tabs, each including up to five customised buttons, with your preferred settings.
Page 398 You can change or remove the created tab, button, or settings. Click the Configuration button, and then follow the menu. Related Information ® • ControlCenter4 (Windows...
Page 399: Brother Iprint&Scan For Windows ® And Mac
® Home > Brother iPrint&Scan for Windows and Mac ® Brother iPrint&Scan for Windows and Mac • Brother iPrint&Scan Overview • Scan Using Brother iPrint&Scan (Mac)
Page 400: Brother Iprint&Scan Overview
The following screen shows an example of Brother iPrint&Scan for Windows . The actual screen may differ depending on the version of the application. ® • For Windows Go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com to download the latest application. • For Mac Download and install Brother iPrint&Scan from the App Store.
Page 401: Troubleshooting
If you think there is a problem with your machine, first check each of the items below, then try to identify the problem, and follow our troubleshooting tips. You can correct most problems yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs & Troubleshooting tips.
Page 402: Error And Maintenance Messages
NFC feature, touch your device to the NFC symbol on the control panel to access the Brother Solutions Center and browse the latest FAQs from your device. (Your mobile telephone provider's message and data rates may apply.) ™...
Page 403: Connection Failed
Cannot Detect Ink If you are using non Brother Original ink, Replace the cartridge with a Brother Volume the machine may not detect the ink Original ink cartridge. If the error message volume.
Page 404: High Temperature
The use of non-Brother ink may cause frequent cleanings because non-Brother ink could cause poor print quality which is resolved by cleaning.
Page 405 No Device When configuring the Wi-Fi Direct • Make sure your machine and mobile network, the Brother machine cannot find device are in the Wi-Fi Direct mode. your mobile device. • Move the mobile device closer to your...
Page 406: No Ink Cartridge
Error Message Cause Action • Move your Brother machine and the mobile device to an obstruction-free area. • If you are manually configuring the Wi- Fi Direct network, make sure you have entered the correct password. • If your mobile device has a...
Page 407: Paper Size Mismatch
Wi-Fi Direct network Brother machine and another mobile connected using Wi-Fi when the Brother machine is the Group device has shut down, try to configure the Direct. Owner (G/O). Wi-Fi Direct settings again. You can confirm the connection status by printing the Network Configuration Report.
Page 408 Related Information • Troubleshooting • Transfer Your Faxes or Fax Journal Report • Error Messages When Using the Brother Web Connect Feature • Touchscreen LCD Overview • Print the Network Configuration Report • Replace the Ink Cartridges...
Page 409 • Change the Check Paper Size Setting • Telephone Line Interference/VoIP • Load Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) • Document Jams • Enable the Machine to Work with BT Call Sign (with Your External Telephone only) • Caller ID •...
Page 410: Transfer Your Faxes Or Fax Journal Report
Transfer the Fax Journal Report to Another Fax Machine ® • Use PC-Fax Receive to Transfer Received Faxes to Your Computer (Windows only) • Reset the Network Settings to Factory Default • Reset Your Brother Machine • Reset Functions Overview...
Page 411 Home > Troubleshooting > Error and Maintenance Messages > Transfer Your Faxes or Fax Journal Report > Transfer Faxes to Another Fax Machine Transfer Faxes to Another Fax Machine Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW If you have not set up your Station ID, you cannot enter Fax Transfer mode. 1.
Page 412 You can transfer the faxes from your machine's memory to your computer. 1. Press to interrupt the error temporarily. 2. Make sure you have installed the Brother software and drivers on your computer, and then turn on PC-FAX Receive on the computer. Do one of the following: ®...
Page 413 Home > Troubleshooting > Error and Maintenance Messages > Transfer Your Faxes or Fax Journal Report > Transfer the Fax Journal Report to Another Fax Machine Transfer the Fax Journal Report to Another Fax Machine Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW If you have not set up your Station ID, you cannot enter fax transfer mode. 1.
Page 414: Error Messages When Using The Brother Web Connect Feature
Web Connect Feature Error Messages When Using the Brother Web Connect Feature Your Brother machine displays an error message if an error occurs. The most common error messages are shown in the following chart. You can correct most errors yourself. If you need more tips, go to your model's FAQs & Troubleshooting page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com.
Page 415 Error Messages Cause Action Server Error 01 The machine's authentication Apply for Brother Web Connect information (needed to access the access again to receive a new Authentication failed. Do service) has expired or is invalid. temporary ID, and then use the new the following: 1.
Page 416: Document Jams
Home > Troubleshooting > Document Jams Document Jams • Document is Jammed in the Top of the ADF Unit • Document is Jammed inside the ADF Unit • Remove Paper Scraps Jammed in the ADF • Error and Maintenance Messages...
Page 417: Document Is Jammed In The Top Of The Adf Unit
Home > Troubleshooting > Document Jams > Document is Jammed in the Top of the ADF Unit Document is Jammed in the Top of the ADF Unit Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW 1. Remove any paper that is not jammed from the ADF. 2.
Page 418: Document Is Jammed Inside The Adf Unit
Home > Troubleshooting > Document Jams > Document is Jammed inside the ADF Unit Document is Jammed inside the ADF Unit Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW 1. Remove any paper that is not jammed from the ADF. 2. Lift the document cover. 3.
Page 419: Remove Paper Scraps Jammed In The Adf
Home > Troubleshooting > Document Jams > Remove Paper Scraps Jammed in the ADF Remove Paper Scraps Jammed in the ADF Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW 1. Lift the document cover. 2. Insert a piece of stiff paper, such as cardstock, into the ADF to push any small paper scraps through. 3.
Page 420: Printer Jam Or Paper Jam
Home > Troubleshooting > Printer Jam or Paper Jam Printer Jam or Paper Jam Locate and remove the jammed paper. • Paper is Jammed Inside and in the Front of the Machine (Jam A Inside/Front) • Paper is Jammed in the Front of the Machine (Jam B Front) •...
Page 421: Paper Is Jammed Inside And In The Front Of The Machine (Jam A Inside/Front)
Home > Troubleshooting > Printer Jam or Paper Jam > Paper is Jammed Inside and in the Front of the Machine (Jam A Inside/Front) Paper is Jammed Inside and in the Front of the Machine (Jam A Inside/ Front) If the LCD displays [Jam A Inside/Front] or [Repeat Jam A Inside/Front], follow these steps: 1.
Page 422 IMPORTANT • DO NOT touch the encoder strip, a thin strip of plastic that stretches across the width of the machine (1). Doing this may cause damage to the machine. • If the print head is in the right corner as shown in the illustration (2), you cannot move it. Follow these steps: a.
Page 423 If your LCD error message was [Repeat Jam A Inside/Front], move the print head (if needed) to take out any paper remaining in this area. Make sure scraps of paper are not left in the corners of the machine (1) and (2). When finished, continue with the next step.
Page 424 If your LCD error message was [Repeat Jam A Inside/Front], do the following: a. Make sure you look carefully inside (1) for any scraps of paper. b. Squeeze both levers (1), and then open the Jam Clear Cover at the back of the machine. c.
Page 425 9. While holding the paper tray in the machine, pull out the paper support (1) until it locks into place, and then unfold the paper support flap (2). 10. Reconnect the power cord. Related Information • Printer Jam or Paper Jam •...
Page 426: Paper Is Jammed In The Front Of The Machine (Jam B Front)
Home > Troubleshooting > Printer Jam or Paper Jam > Paper is Jammed in the Front of the Machine (Jam B Front) Paper is Jammed in the Front of the Machine (Jam B Front) If the LCD displays [Jam B Front] or [Repeat Jam B Front], follow these steps: 1.
Page 427 If your LCD error message was [Repeat Jam B Front], do the following: a. Make sure you look carefully inside (1) for any scraps of paper. b. Squeeze both levers (1), and then open the Jam Clear Cover at the back of the machine. c.
Page 428 6. While holding the paper tray in the machine, pull out the paper support (1) until it locks into place, and then unfold the paper support flap (2). 7. Reconnect the power cord. Related Information • Printer Jam or Paper Jam •...
Page 429: Paper Is Jammed In The Back Of The Machine (Jam C Rear)
Home > Troubleshooting > Printer Jam or Paper Jam > Paper is Jammed in the Back of the Machine (Jam C Rear) Paper is Jammed in the Back of the Machine (Jam C Rear) If the LCD displays [Jam C Rear], follow these steps: 1.
Page 430 7. Put the paper tray firmly back in the machine. 8. While holding the paper tray in the machine, pull out the paper support (1) until it locks into place, and then unfold the paper support flap (2). 9. Reconnect the power cord.
Page 431 Additional paper jam clear operations If the LCD error message continues to appear and you repeatedly experience paper jams, do the following: 1. Unplug the machine from the electrical socket and open the manual feed slot cover. 2. Load one sheet of thick A4 or Letter sized paper, such as glossy paper, in the manual feed slot. Insert the paper deep into the manual feed slot.
Page 432: If You Are Having Difficulty With Your Machine
If you think there is a problem with your machine, check the following topics. You can correct most problems yourself. If you need additional help, go to your model's FAQs & Troubleshooting page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com.
Page 433: Paper Handling And Printing Problems
Click /Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Printers. Right- click Brother MFC-XXXX Printer (where XXXX is your model name). Make sure Use Printer Online is not listed. If it is listed, click this option to set the driver Online.
Page 434 Difficulties Suggestions Click /Start > Devices and Printers > Printers and Faxes. ® • Windows Move your mouse to the lower right corner of your desktop. When the menu bar appears, click Settings > Control Panel. In the Hardware and Sound group, click View devices and printers >...
Page 435 Difficulties Suggestions Make sure you are using Brother Original ink. Brother does not recommend the use of cartridges other than Brother Original cartridges or the refilling of used cartridges with ink from other sources. Make sure you are using one of the recommended types of paper.
Page 436 See Related Information: Paper Weight and Thickness. Photo paper does not feed When you print on Brother Photo paper, load one extra sheet of the same photo correctly. paper in the paper tray. An extra sheet has been included in the paper package for this purpose.
Page 437 • Change the Paper Size and Paper Type • Acceptable Paper and Other Print Media • Clean the Print Head from Your Brother Machine ® • Clean the Print Head from Your Computer (Windows • Clean the Print Head from Your Computer (Mac) •...
Page 438 • Load Photo or Photo L Paper in Photo Paper Tray • Clean the Machine's Printer Platen • Clean the Paper Feed Rollers • Clean the Paper Pick-up Rollers • Printer Jam or Paper Jam • Shrink Page Size of an Oversized Incoming Fax •...
Page 439: Telephone And Fax Problems
For Example: If you subscribe to Call Waiting or some other custom service and its signal comes through the line while your machine is sending or receiving a fax, the signal can temporarily interrupt or disrupt the faxes. Brother’s ECM (Error Correction Mode) feature should help overcome this problem. This condition is related to the telephone system industry and is common to all devices that send and receive information on a single, shared line with custom features.
Page 440 • If your Brother machine shares a line with other telephones and you want it to automatically answer all incoming faxes, you should select the Fax/Tel mode. In Fax/Tel mode, your Brother machine will receive faxes automatically and produce a pseudo/double-ring to alert you to answer voice calls.
Page 441: Sending Faxes
5. Set your Brother machine’s Receive Mode to External TAD. See Related Information: Choose the Correct Receive Mode. Make sure your Brother machine’s Fax Detect feature is turned On. Fax Detect is a feature that allows you to receive a fax even if you answered the call on an external or extension telephone.
Page 442 Difficulties Suggestions See Related Information: Clean the Scanner. Related Information • If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine • Set Dial Tone Detection • Telephone Line Interference/VoIP • Troubleshooting • Set Tone or Pulse Dialling Mode • Choose the Correct Receive Mode •...
Page 443 Home > Troubleshooting > If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine > Telephone and Fax problems > Set Dial Tone Detection Set Dial Tone Detection Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW Setting the Dial Tone to [Detection] will shorten the Dial Tone detect pause. 1.
Page 444 Error Correction Mode (ECM), except for colour fax-sending. Unless interference is a recurring problem on your telephone line, you may prefer to use it only when needed. To improve compatibility with most VoIP services, Brother recommends changing the compatibility setting to [Basic(for VoIP)].
Page 445: Other Problems
Scanning Difficulties Difficulties Suggestions TWAIN or WIA errors appear Make sure the Brother TWAIN or WIA driver is selected as the primary source in when starting to scan. ™ ™ your scanning application. For example, in Nuance...
Page 446 See Related Information: Print Photos with Auto Cropping. Software Difficulties Difficulties Suggestions Cannot print. Uninstall and reinstall the Brother driver. “Device Busy” appears on the Make sure the machine is not showing an error message on the machine's computer screen. display.
Page 447: Network Problems
Where Can I Find My Brother Machine's Network Settings? • I Cannot Complete the Wireless Network Setup Configuration • My Brother Machine Cannot Print, Scan, or PC-FAX Receive over the Network • I Want to Check that My Network Devices are Working Correctly •...
Page 448 ® Network Connection Repair Tool (Windows ® Use the Network Connection Repair Tool (Windows Use the Network Connection Repair Tool to fix the Brother machine's network settings. It will assign the correct IP address and Subnet Mask. ® ® ®...
Page 449 If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine > Network Problems > Where Can I Find My Brother Machine's Network Settings? Where Can I Find My Brother Machine's Network Settings? • Change Machine Settings from Your Computer • Print the Network Configuration Report...
Page 450 Wi-Fi Direct), try the one-push configuration using WPS (recommended) and set the Brother machine as a G/O. Your Brother machine is Move your Brother machine within about 3.3 feet (1 metre) of the Wi-Fi Direct placed too far from your mobile device when you configure the Wi-Fi Direct network settings.
Page 451 Cause Action Interface Direct configuration, do the • If you are using your Brother machine as a client, confirm how following: many devices are allowed in the current Wi-Fi Direct network, and then check how many devices are connected. ®...
Page 452 (TWAIN driver) In the Finder menu bar, click Go > Applications > Brother, and then double-click the Device Selector icon. The Device Selector window appears. Reselect your network machine, make sure Status is idle, and then click OK.
Page 453 Print the WLAN Report to check the error code on the printed report. Wireless not connected to the wireless network. If you have checked and tried all of the above, but your Brother machine still cannot print and scan, uninstall the Brother software and drivers and reinstall them. Related Information •...
Page 454 (For wired networks) A network cable is securely connected to the Brother machine and to the router or hub. Check that you can Ping the Brother machine from your computer using the IP address or Wired/Wireless "ping" the Brother ®...
Page 455 Check that My Network Devices are Working Correctly > Check Network Devices Using the Ping Command Check Network Devices Using the Ping Command Check the IP addresses of both your computer and your Brother machine, and then confirm whether the network is operating correctly. ®...
Page 456 • My Brother Machine Cannot Print, Scan, or PC-FAX Receive over the Network...
Page 457: Google Cloud Print Problems
If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine > Google Cloud Print Problems Google Cloud Print Problems Difficulty Suggestions My Brother machine is not displayed in the printer list. Make sure your machine is turned on. ™ Confirm that Google Cloud Print is enabled.
Page 458: Airprint Problems
> AirPrint Problems AirPrint Problems Difficulty Suggestions My Brother machine is not displayed in the printer list. Make sure your Brother machine is turned on. Confirm the network settings. Move the mobile device closer to the wireless access point/router, or to your Brother machine.
Page 459: Check The Machine Information
Troubleshooting > Check the Machine Information Check the Machine Information Follow these instructions to check your Brother machine's serial number, firmware version and firmware update. 1. Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [Machine Info.]. 2. Press one of the following options: •...
Page 460: Reset Your Brother Machine
Home > Troubleshooting > Reset Your Brother Machine Reset Your Brother Machine 1. Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [Initial Setup] > [Reset]. 2. Press the reset option you want to use. 3. Press [OK] for two seconds to reboot the machine.
Page 461: Reset Functions Overview
4. [All Settings] Use the Settings Reset function to reset all machine's settings to the settings originally set at the factory. Brother strongly recommends you perform this operation when you dispose of the machine. (MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW) Unplug the interface cable before you select [Network] or [All Settings].
Page 462: Routine Maintenance
Replace the Ink Cartridges • Clean Your Brother Machine • Check Your Brother Machine • Correct the Paper Feed to Clear Vertical Lines • Change the Print Setting Options When Having Printing Problems • Pack and Ship Your Brother Machine...
Page 463: Replace The Ink Cartridges
Replace the Ink Cartridges Your Brother machine is equipped with an ink dot counter. The ink dot counter automatically monitors the level of ink in each of the four cartridges. When the machine detects an ink cartridge is running out of ink, the machine will display a message.
Page 464 3. Open the new ink cartridge bag for the colour indicated on the LCD, and take out the ink cartridge. IMPORTANT • DO NOT touch the cartridge in the area indicated (1); this can prevent the machine from detecting the cartridge.
Page 465 DO NOT dismantle or tamper with the ink cartridge; this can cause the ink to leak out of the cartridge. Related Information • Routine Maintenance • Error and Maintenance Messages • Paper Handling and Printing Problems • Pack and Ship Your Brother Machine...
Page 466: Clean Your Brother Machine
> Clean Your Brother Machine Clean Your Brother Machine • Clean the Scanner • Clean the Print Head from Your Brother Machine • ® Clean the Print Head from Your Computer (Windows • Clean the Print Head from Your Computer (Mac) •...
Page 467: Clean The Scanner
Home > Routine Maintenance > Clean Your Brother Machine > Clean the Scanner Clean the Scanner 1. Unplug the machine from the electrical socket. 2. Lift the document cover (1). Clean the scanner glass (2) and the white plastic (3) with a soft lint-free cloth moistened with water.
Page 468 Related Information • Clean Your Brother Machine • Telephone and Fax problems • Other Problems...
Page 469: Clean The Print Head From Your Brother Machine
The machine cleans the print head. • If you clean the print head and the print has not improved, try installing a new Brother Original replacement ink cartridge for each problem colour. Try cleaning the print head again. If the print has not improved, contact Brother customer service or your local Brother dealer.
Page 470: Clean The Print Head From Your Computer (Windows ® )
> Windows System > Control Panel. In the Hardware and Sound group, click View devices and printers. 2. Right-click the Brother MFC-XXXX Printer icon (where XXXX is your model name), and then select Printing preferences. If printer driver options appear, select your printer driver.
Page 471 • Clean the Print Head from Your Brother Machine...
Page 472: Clean The Print Head From Your Computer (Mac)
8. Select the Normal, Strong, or Strongest option for the cleaning strength, and then click Next. 9. Click Start. The machine starts cleaning. Related Information • Clean Your Brother Machine • Paper Handling and Printing Problems • Clean the Print Head from Your Brother Machine...
Page 473: Clean The Machine's Lcd
Home > Routine Maintenance > Clean Your Brother Machine > Clean the Machine's LCD Clean the Machine's LCD IMPORTANT DO NOT use liquid cleaners (including ethanol). 1. Press and hold down to turn off the machine. The LCD displays [Shutting Down] for a few seconds before the power goes off.
Page 474: Clean The Outside Of The Machine
Home > Routine Maintenance > Clean Your Brother Machine > Clean the Outside of the Machine Clean the Outside of the Machine IMPORTANT • Cleaning with volatile liquids such as thinner or benzine will damage the outside surface of the machine.
Page 475: Clean The Machine's Printer Platen
Home > Routine Maintenance > Clean Your Brother Machine > Clean the Machine's Printer Platen Clean the Machine's Printer Platen WARNING Be sure to unplug the machine from the electrical socket before cleaning the printer platen to avoid an electrical shock.
Page 476: Clean The Paper Feed Rollers
Home > Routine Maintenance > Clean Your Brother Machine > Clean the Paper Feed Rollers Clean the Paper Feed Rollers If the paper feed rollers are stained with ink or have a buildup of paper dust, it may cause paper feed problems.
Page 477 Related Information • Clean Your Brother Machine • Paper Handling and Printing Problems...
Page 478: Clean The Base Pad
2. Pull the paper tray (1) completely out of the machine. 3. Clean the Base Pad (1) with a soft lint-free cloth moistened with water. For DCP-J772DW/DCP-J774DW, clean also the Base Pad (2) for the photo paper tray with a soft lint-free cloth moistened with water.
Page 479: Clean The Paper Pick-Up Rollers
Home > Routine Maintenance > Clean Your Brother Machine > Clean the Paper Pick-up Rollers Clean the Paper Pick-up Rollers Cleaning the paper pick-up rollers periodically may prevent paper jams by ensuring that paper feeds correctly. 1. Unplug the machine from the electrical socket.
Page 480: Check Your Brother Machine
Routine Maintenance > Check Your Brother Machine Check Your Brother Machine • Check the Print Quality • Check the Print Alignment from Your Brother Machine • Check the Ink Volume • ® Monitor Machine Status from Your Computer (Windows •...
Page 481: Check The Print Quality
If you clean the print head and the print has not improved, try installing a new Brother Original replacement ink cartridge for each problem colour. Try cleaning the print head again. If the print has not improved, contact Brother customer service or your local Brother dealer.
Page 482 When a print head nozzle is clogged, the printed sample looks like this. After the print head nozzle is cleaned, the lines are gone. Related Information • Check Your Brother Machine • Paper Handling and Printing Problems...
Page 483: Check The Print Alignment From Your Brother Machine
Check Your Brother Machine > Check the Print Alignment from Your Brother Machine Check the Print Alignment from Your Brother Machine If your printed text becomes blurred or images become faded after transporting the machine, adjust the print alignment. 1. Press [Ink] >...
Page 484: Check The Ink Volume
Home > Routine Maintenance > Check Your Brother Machine > Check the Ink Volume Check the Ink Volume Although an ink volume icon appears on the machine's LCD, you can use the ink menu to see a large graph showing the ink left in each cartridge.
Page 485: Monitor Machine Status From Your Computer (Windows ® )
Windows 8 and Windows 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. Troubleshooting Click the Troubleshooting button to access the troubleshooting website.
Page 486 ® • Status Monitor Indicators and What They Mean (Windows ® • Turn Off the Show Status Monitor Feature (Windows ® • Turn Off the Status Monitor (Windows ® • Cancel a Print Job (Windows • Check the Ink Volume...
Page 487 > Status Monitor Indicators and What They Mean (Windows ® Status Monitor Indicators and What They Mean (Windows When you start up your computer, the Brother Status Monitor icon appears on the task tray. • A green icon indicates the normal stand-by condition.
Page 488 The default setting is Only when printing from this PC. To turn it off, follow these steps: 1. Right-click the (Brother Status Monitor) icon or window, select the Status Monitor Settings option, and then click Options. The Options window appears.
Page 489 Computer (Windows > Turn Off the Status Monitor (Windows ® Turn Off the Status Monitor (Windows 1. Right-click the (Brother Status Monitor) icon or window, and then select Exit. 2. Click OK. Related Information ® • Monitor Machine Status from Your Computer (Windows...
Page 490: Monitor Machine Status From Your Computer (Mac)
Computer (Mac) Monitor Machine Status from Your Computer (Mac) Brother's Status Monitor utility program is a configurable software tool for monitoring the status of a device and notifying you immediately in the event of an error. 1. Select System Preferences from the Apple Menu.
Page 491 Related Information • Check Your Brother Machine...
Page 492: Correct The Paper Feed To Clear Vertical Lines
Home > Routine Maintenance > Correct the Paper Feed to Clear Vertical Lines Correct the Paper Feed to Clear Vertical Lines Adjust the paper feed to reduce vertical lines. 1. Press [Ink] > [Improve Print Quality] > [Correct Paper Feed]. You can also press [Settings] >...
Page 493: Change The Print Setting Options When Having Printing Problems
Home > Routine Maintenance > Change the Print Setting Options When Having Printing Problems Change the Print Setting Options When Having Printing Problems If your print result is poor quality, select these options depending on your purpose. When these settings are selected, the printing speed is slower.
Page 494: Pack And Ship Your Brother Machine
Home > Routine Maintenance > Pack and Ship Your Brother Machine Pack and Ship Your Brother Machine • When you transport the machine, use the packing materials that came with your machine. If you do not pack the machine correctly, any damage that may occur in transit may not be covered by your warranty.
Page 495 • If you are not able to find the orange protective part, ship the machine without it. DO NOT leave the ink cartridges in the machine during shipping. 9. Wrap the machine in the bag. 10. Pack the machine in the original carton with the original packing material as shown below. Do not pack the used ink cartridge in the carton.
Page 496 Related Information • Routine Maintenance • Replace the Ink Cartridges...
Page 497: Machine Settings
Home > Machine Settings Machine Settings Customise settings and features, create shortcuts, and work with options displayed on the machine's LCD to make your Brother machine a more efficient work tool. • Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel •...
Page 498: Change Machine Settings From The Control Panel
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel • In the Event of Power Failure (Memory Storage) • General Settings • Save Your Favourite Settings as a Shortcut • Print Reports •...
Page 499: In The Event Of Power Failure (Memory Storage)
Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > In the Event of Power Failure (Memory Storage) In the Event of Power Failure (Memory Storage) DCP-J772DW/DCP-J774DW • Your menu settings are stored permanently and will not be lost. • Temporary settings (for example: Contrast and Overseas Mode) will be lost.
Page 500: General Settings
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings General Settings • Adjust the Machine Volume • Change for Daylight Saving Time Automatically • Set Sleep Mode Countdown • Set the Machine to Power Off Automatically •...
Page 501 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Adjust the Machine Volume Adjust the Machine Volume 1. Do one of the following: • For MFC models: Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [General Setup] > [Volume]. •...
Page 502 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Change for Daylight Saving Time Automatically Change for Daylight Saving Time Automatically Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW You can program the machine to change automatically for Daylight Saving Time. It will reset itself forward one hour in the spring, and backward one hour in the autumn.
Page 503 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Set Sleep Mode Countdown Set Sleep Mode Countdown The Sleep Mode (or Power Save Mode) setting can reduce power consumption. When the machine is in Sleep Mode, it acts as though it is turned off.
Page 504 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Set the Machine to Power Off Automatically Set the Machine to Power Off Automatically The Auto Power Off feature can save power consumption. Set the amount of time that the machine will be in Sleep Mode before it automatically powers off.
Page 505: Set The Date And Time
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Set the Date and Time Set the Date and Time (MFC models) The LCD displays the date and time. If they are not current, re-enter them. You can add the date and time to each fax you send by setting your Station ID.
Page 506 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Adjust the LCD Backlight Brightness Adjust the LCD Backlight Brightness If you are having difficulty reading the LCD, changing the brightness setting may help. 1.
Page 507 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Change How Long the LCD Backlight Stays On Change How Long the LCD Backlight Stays On Set how long the LCD backlight stays on. 1.
Page 508: Set Your Station Id
To enter a space, press [Space]. 6. Press Related Information • General Settings • Transfer Faxes to Another Fax Machine • Transfer the Fax Journal Report to Another Fax Machine • Enter Text on Your Brother Machine • Set the Date and Time...
Page 509: Set Tone Or Pulse Dialling Mode
Set Tone or Pulse Dialling Mode Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW Your Brother machine is set for a Tone dialling service. If you have a Pulse dialling (rotary) service, you must change the dialling mode. This feature is not available in some countries.
Page 510 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Reduce Printing Noise Reduce Printing Noise The Quiet Mode setting can reduce printing noise. When Quiet Mode is turned on, the print speed becomes slower.
Page 511 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Change the Language Displayed on the LCD Change the Language Displayed on the LCD Change the LCD language if needed. This feature is not available in some countries. 1.
Page 512 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Change the Keyboard Setting Change the Keyboard Setting You can choose the type of keyboard for the LCD. 1. Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [General Setup] > [Keyboard Settings]. 2.
Page 513: Save Your Favourite Settings As A Shortcut
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > Save Your Favourite Settings as a Shortcut Save Your Favourite Settings as a Shortcut • Add Shortcuts • Change or Delete Shortcuts...
Page 514 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > Save Your Favourite Settings as a Shortcut > Add Shortcuts Add Shortcuts You can add the Fax, Copy, Scan, Web Connect and Apps settings you use most frequently by saving them as your Shortcuts.
Page 515 When changing Fax or Scan Shortcuts, you will be asked if you want to make this a One Touch Shortcut. Follow the LCD instructions. Related Information • Save Your Favourite Settings as a Shortcut • Enter Text on Your Brother Machine...
Page 516: Print Reports
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > Print Reports Print Reports • Reports • Print a Report • Fax Reports • Telephone and Fax problems...
Page 517 Transmit, RX means Receive) ® (Windows You can view and print the Fax Journal report from your computer using the Fax Journal Report software. Go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com to download the software.
Page 518: Print A Report
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > Print Reports > Print a Report Print a Report 1. Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [Print Reports]. 2. Press a or b to display the report options, and then press the option you want. 3.
Page 519: Settings And Features Tables
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > Settings and Features Tables Settings and Features Tables • Settings Tables (2.7"(67.5 mm) touchscreen models) • Features Tables (2.7"(67.5 mm) touchscreen models)
Page 520 Setup Wizard Configure your wireless network settings manually. WLAN Assistant Configure your wireless network settings using the Brother installation disc. Configure your wireless network settings using the one-button push method. WPS w/ PIN Code Configure your wireless network settings using WPS with a PIN.
Page 521 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions (DCP-J772DW/ DCP-J774DW) Fax Preview View received faxes on the LCD. (MFC-J890DW/ MFC-J895DW) All Settings Configure the detailed settings. [Settings] > [All Settings] > [General Setup] Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions Maintenance...
Page 522 [Settings] > [All Settings] > [Shortcut Settings] Level 1 Level 2 Descriptions (Select shortcut button.) Rename Change the shortcut name. Edit Change the shortcut settings. Delete Delete the shortcut. [Settings] > [All Settings] > [Fax] (MFC models) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions Setup Receive Ring Delay...
Page 523 Set the machine to allocate the IP address from the link-local address range automatically. IPv6 Turn the IPv6 protocol on or off. For more information, go to the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com to see FAQs & Troubleshooting. Ethernet Select the Ethernet link mode.
Page 524 Brother Brother. Status Web Connect Proxy Settings Proxy Change the Web connection settings. Settings Connection Address Port User Name Password Network I/F Select the network connection type. (MFC-J890DW/ MFC-J895DW) WLAN Enable Turn wireless network connection On or (DCP-J772DW/ Off. DCP-J774DW)
Page 525 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Descriptions Network Reset Restore all network settings back to the factory settings. [Settings] > [All Settings] > [Print Reports] Level 1 Descriptions XMIT Verify Print a Transmission Verification Report for your last transmission. (MFC models) Address Book Print a list of names and numbers stored in the Address Book.
Page 526 Level 1 Level 2 Descriptions (MFC models) Phone Line Set Select the telephone line type. (MFC models) Compatibility Adjust the equalisation for transmission difficulties. (MFC models) VoIP service providers offer fax support using various standards. If you regularly experience fax transmission errors, select Basic (for VoIP).
Page 527 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > Settings and Features Tables > Features Tables (2.7"(67.5 mm) touchscreen models) Features Tables (2.7"(67.5 mm) touchscreen models) [Fax] (When [Fax Preview] is [Off]) (MFC models) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions...
Page 528 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions Options Address Book Edit Store Address Book numbers, set up Group numbers for Broadcasting, and change and delete Address Book numbers. Set New Default Save your settings as the default. Factory Reset Restore all settings back to the factory settings. Save as Save the current settings as a shortcut.
Page 529 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Descriptions Sending Options Call History Outgoing Select a number from the Outgoing Call Faxes Call history and then send a fax to it, add it to the Address Book, or delete it. Caller ID Select a number from the Caller ID History History...
Page 530 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions Options Enlarge/Reduce 100% Enlarge Select an enlargement ratio for the next copy. Reduce Select a reduction ratio for the next copy. Fit to Page Adjust the copy size to fit on the paper size you have set.
Page 531 Connect the Brother machine to an Internet service. [Apps] Level 1 Descriptions Apps Connect the Brother machine to the Brother Apps service. [Download Software] Level 1 Descriptions Download Software Displays information about downloading and installing software for mobile devices and computers.
Page 532 Setup Wizard Configure your wireless network settings manually. WLAN Assistant Configure your wireless network settings using the Brother installation disc. Configure your wireless network settings using the one-button push method. When you have put a USB Flash drive in the USB slot...
Page 533 Level 1 Descriptions Scan to Media Scan documents into a USB flash drive. Connect the Brother machine to an Internet service. Related Information • Settings and Features Tables...
Page 534: Change Machine Settings From Your Computer
Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from Your Computer Change Machine Settings from Your Computer • Change the Machine Settings Using Remote Setup • Where Can I Find My Brother Machine's Network Settings? • Network Management Software and Utilities...
Page 535: Change The Machine Settings Using Remote Setup
The Remote Setup program lets you configure many of your Brother machine's settings from your computer. When you start Remote Setup, the settings on your Brother machine will be downloaded to your computer and displayed on your screen. If you change the settings on your computer, you can upload them directly to the machine.
Page 536 Using Remote Setup > Remote Setup (Windows ® Remote Setup (Windows • ® Set Up the Brother Machine from Your Computer (Windows • ® Set Up the Brother Machine Using ControlCenter4 (Windows • ® Set Up Your Machine's Address Book Using ControlCenter4 (Windows...
Page 537 Windows 8 and Windows Launch (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 Remote Setup. The Remote Setup Program window appears.
Page 538 Export Click to save the current configuration settings to a file. Click Export to save your address book or all settings for your machine. Import Click to import a file and read its settings. Print Click to print the selected items on the machine. You cannot print the data until it is uploaded to the machine.
Page 539 137 and 161. ® • If you are using Windows Firewall and you installed the Brother software and drivers from the Brother installation disc, the necessary firewall settings have already been set. Related Information ®...
Page 540 Change Machine Settings from Your Computer > Change the Machine Settings ® Using Remote Setup > Remote Setup (Windows > Set Up the Brother Machine Using ControlCenter4 ® (Windows ® Set Up the Brother Machine Using ControlCenter4 (Windows Related Models: MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW 1. Click the (ControlCenter4) icon in the task tray, and then click Open.
Page 541 137 and 161. ® • If you are using Windows Firewall and you installed the Brother software and drivers from the Brother installation disc, the necessary firewall settings have already been set. Related Information ®...
Page 542 Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from Your Computer > Change the Machine Settings ® Using Remote Setup > Remote Setup (Windows > Set Up Your Machine's Address Book Using ® ControlCenter4 (Windows Set Up Your Machine's Address Book Using ControlCenter4 ®...
Page 543 > Change the Machine Settings Using Remote Setup > Remote Setup (Mac) Remote Setup (Mac) • Set Up the Brother Machine with a USB Cable Connection (Mac) • Set Up Your Machine's Address Book with a USB Cable Connection (Mac)
Page 544 • Remote Setup for Mac supports USB connections only. 1. In the Finder menu bar, click Go > Applications > Brother, and then double-click the Remote Setup icon. The Remote Setup Program screen appears. 2. Configure the settings as needed.
Page 545 Export Click to save the current configuration settings to a file. Click Export to save your address book or all settings for your machine. Import Click to import a file and read its settings. Print Click to print the selected items on the machine. You cannot print the data until it is uploaded to the machine.
Page 546 • Remote Setup for Mac supports USB connections only. 1. In the Finder menu bar, click Go > Applications > Brother, and then double-click the Remote Setup icon. The Remote Setup Program screen appears. 2. In the left menu, click Address Book in the Fax.
Page 547: Appendix
Home > Appendix Appendix • Specifications • Enter Text on Your Brother Machine • Information Regarding Recycled Paper • Brother Numbers...
Page 548: Specifications
General Specifications Printer Type Inkjet Print Head Mono Piezo with 210 nozzles x 1 Colour • DCP-J772DW/DCP-J774DW/MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW Piezo with 210 nozzles x 3 Memory Capacity 128 MB • DCP-J772DW/DCP-J774DW/MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW LCD (liquid crystal display) 2.7 in. (67.5 mm) TFT Colour Touchscreen LCD...
Page 549 Measured in accordance with the method described in RAL-UZ205. <Print speed> DCP-J772DW/DCP-J774DW: 12 ipm (Mono) / 10 ipm (Colour) MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW: 12 ipm (Mono) / 10 ipm (Colour) These print speeds were measured in accordance with the Blue Angel (RAL-UZ205) specification.
Page 550: Print Media Specifications
A4, Letter, Executive, A5, A6, Envelopes (C5, Com-10, DL, Monarch), Photo (10 x 15 cm), Photo 2L (13 x 18 cm), Index card (13 x 20 cm) Maximum Paper • DCP-J772DW/DCP-J774DW Capacity Up to 100 sheets of 80 g/m² plain paper • MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW Up to 150 sheets of 80 g/m²...
Page 551: Copy Specifications
Paper Size A4, Letter, A5 When copying on A4 size paper. PhotoCapture Center Specifications This function is available for DCP-J772DW/DCP-J774DW/MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW. MultiMediaCard (32 MB - 2 GB) Compatible Media MultiMediaCard plus (128 MB - 4 GB) MultiMediaCard mobile with Adapter (64 MB - 1 GB)
Page 552: Scanner Specifications
DCP-J772DW/DCP-J774DW/MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW Up to 1200 x 6000 dpi Paper Type Plain Paper, Inkjet Paper (coated paper), Glossy Paper, Brother BP71 paper Paper Size A4, Letter, Photo (10 x 15 cm), Photo 2L (13 x 18 cm) File Format JPEG (Progressive JPEG format is not supported)
Page 553: Interface Specifications
® • (Windows ) If you require more advanced machine management, use the latest version of Brother BRAdmin Professional. Go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com and download the software. Wireless Network Security...
Page 554 Removable Disk (USB or Memory Card) macOS v10.12.x Third party USB ports are not supported. MFC-J890DW/MFC-J895DW only For WIA, 1200 x 1200 resolution. Brother Scanner Utility enables enhancing up to 19200 x 19200 dpi. ™ ™ ® ® ®...
Page 555: Enter Text On Your Brother Machine
The characters that are available may differ depending on your country. • The keyboard layout may differ depending on the function you are setting. When you need to enter text on your Brother machine, a keyboard will appear on the touchscreen. • Press to cycle between letters, numbers and special characters.
Page 556: Information Regarding Recycled Paper
Home > Appendix > Information Regarding Recycled Paper Information Regarding Recycled Paper • Recycled paper is of the same quality as paper made from original forest sources. Standards governing modern recycled paper ensure that it meets the highest quality requirements for different printing processes. The imaging equipment supplied by the VA signatories is suitable for using with recycled paper meeting the EN 12281:2002 standard.
Page 557: Brother Numbers
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