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Control Panel Overview
MFC-J491DW
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- 1.8"(44.9 mm) Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
- Displays messages to help you set up and use the machine.
- Mode buttons
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FAX
- Press to switch the machine to Fax mode.
SCAN
- Press to switch the machine to Scan mode.
COPY
- Press to switch the machine to Copy mode.
WEB
- Press to switch the machine to Web mode.
- Settings buttons
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Clear/Back
- Press to go back to the previous menu level.
Settings
- Press to access the main menu.
- OK
- Press to select a setting.
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or
- Press to adjust the ring volume while the machine is idle.
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- Press to store Speed Dial and Group numbers in the machine's memory.
- Press to look up and dial numbers that are stored in the machine's memory.
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- Press to configure the wireless settings while the machine is idle.
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or
- Press to scroll through the menus and options.
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or
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- Press to move the cursor left or right on the LCD.
- Press to either confirm or cancel a procedure which is in progress.
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- Telephone buttons
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- Hook
- If the machine is in Fax/Tel (F/T) mode and you pick up the handset of an external telephone during the F/T ring (pseudo/double-ring), press Hook to talk.
- Redial/Pause
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- Press to redial the last number you called.
- Press to select and redial the numbers from the Outgoing Call history or Caller ID history.
- Press to insert a pause when dialling numbers.
- Dial Pad
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- Use to dial fax and telephone numbers.
- Use as a keyboard to enter text or characters.
Stop/Exit
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- Press to stop an operation.
- Press to exit from a menu.
- Start buttons
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Mono Start
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- Press to start sending faxes in monochrome.
- Press to start making copies in monochrome.
- Press to start scanning documents (in colour or monochrome, depending on the scan setting).
Colour Start
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- Press to start sending faxes in full colour.
- Press to start making copies in full colour.
- Press to start scanning documents (in colour or monochrome, depending on the scan setting).
Power On/Off
- Press
to turn the machine on.
- Press and hold down
to turn the machine off. The LCD displays [Shutting Down] and stays on for a few seconds before turning itself off. If you have connected an external telephone or TAD, it is always available.
- If you turn the machine off using
, it will still clean the print head periodically to maintain print quality. To prolong print head life, provide better ink efficiency, and maintain print quality, keep your machine connected to a power source at all times.
DCP-J572DW
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- 1.8"(44.9 mm) Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
- Displays messages to help you set up and use the machine.
- Number of Copies
- Press + to increase or - to decrease the number of copies.
- Warning icon
- The warning icon lights up when there is an error or maintenance message.
- Settings buttons
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Clear/Back
- Press to go back to the previous menu level.
Settings
- Press to access the main menu.
- OK
- Press to select a setting.
- WiFi
- Press to configure the wireless settings while the machine is idle.
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or
- Press to scroll through the menus and options.
-
or
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- Press to move the cursor left or right on the LCD.
- Press to either confirm or cancel a procedure which is in progress.
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- Mode buttons
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SCAN
- Press to switch the machine to Scan mode.
PHOTO
- Press to switch the machine to Photo mode.
WEB
- Press to switch the machine to Web mode.
Stop/Exit
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- Press to stop an operation.
- Press to exit from a menu.
- Start buttons
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Mono Start
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- Press to start making copies in monochrome.
- Press to start scanning documents (in colour or monochrome, depending on the scan setting).
Colour Start
-
- Press to start making copies in full colour.
- Press to start scanning documents (in colour or monochrome, depending on the scan setting).
Power On/Off
- Press
to turn the machine on.
- Press and hold down
to turn the machine off. The LCD displays [Shutting Down] and stays on for a few seconds before turning itself off.
- If you turn the machine off using
, it will still clean the print head periodically to maintain print quality. To prolong print head life, provide better ink efficiency, and maintain print quality, keep your machine connected to a power source at all times.
DCP-J772DW/MFC-J690DW/MFC-J890DW
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NFC (Near Field Communication) symbol
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(MFC-J890DW)
If your Android™ device supports the NFC feature, you can print from your device or scan documents to your device by touching it to the NFC logo on the control panel.
- Touchscreen Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
- Access menus and options by pressing them on the touchscreen.
- Menu buttons
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(Back)
- Press to go back to the previous menu.
(Home)
- Press to return to the Home screen.
(Cancel)
- Press to cancel an operation.
- LED Power Indicator
- The LED lights up depending on the machine’s power status.
When the machine is in Sleep Mode, the LED blinks.
Power On/Off
- Press
to turn the machine on.
- Press and hold down
to turn the machine off. The touchscreen displays [Shutting Down] and stays on for a few seconds before turning itself off. If you have connected an external telephone or TAD, it is always available (MFC models).
- If you turn the machine off using
, it will still clean the print head periodically to maintain print quality. To prolong print head life, provide better ink efficiency, and maintain print quality, keep your machine connected to a power source at all times.
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