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• Before You Use Your Machine
• Introduction to Your Machine
• Paper Handling
• Print
• Scan
• Copy
• Fax
• Network
• Security
• Administrator
• Mobile/Web Connect
• Brother iPrint&Scan
• Troubleshooting
• Routine Maintenance
• Machine Settings
• Appendix

Before You Use Your Machine

• Definitions of Notes
• Trademarks
• Open Source Licensing
• Copyright and License
• Important Notes

Introduction to Your Machine

• Before Using Your Machine
• Control Panel Overview
• How to Navigate the Touchscreen LCD
• How to Enter Text on Your Machine
• Customisation of Your Machine
• Access Brother Utilities (Windows)
  • Uninstall the Software and Drivers (Windows)
• The Input/Output Ports on Your Machine

Paper Handling

• Load Paper
  • Load and Print Using the Paper Tray
    • Load Paper in the Paper Tray
      • Change Machine Settings to Print on Letterhead or Preprinted Paper Using the Paper Tray
  • Load and Print Using the Multi‑purpose Tray (MP Tray)
    • Load Paper in the Multi‑purpose Tray (MP Tray)
      • Change Machine Settings to Print on Letterhead or Preprinted Paper Using the MP Tray
    • Load and Print Labels Using the MP Tray
    • Load and Print Envelopes Using the MP Tray
• Paper Settings
  • Change the Paper Size and Paper Type
  • Select the Paper Tray For Printing
  • Change the Check Paper Setting
• Change the Tray Size for 2‑sided Printing
• Load Documents
  • Load Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
  • Load Documents on the Scanner Glass
• Unscannable and Unprintable Areas
• Using Special Paper

Print

• Print from Your Computer (Windows)
  • Print a Document (Windows)
  • Print Settings (Windows)
  • Secure Print (Windows)
  • Change the Default Print Settings (Windows)
    • Configure the Optional Tray Settings (Windows)
  • Print a Document Using the BR-Script3 Printer Driver (PostScript® 3™ Language Emulation) (Windows)
  • Monitor the Status of the Machine from Your Computer (Windows)
• Print from Your Computer (Mac)
  • Print Using AirPrint
• Secure Print Using a USB Flash Drive
• Print Data Directly from a USB Flash Drive
  • Compatible USB Flash Drives
  • Print Data Directly from a USB Flash Drive or Digital Camera Supporting Mass Storage
  • Create a PRN File for Direct Printing (Windows)
• Print Duplicate Copies
• Cancel a Print Job
• Test Print

Scan

• Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Machine
  • Scan Photos and Graphics
  • Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File
  • Save Scanned Data to a USB Flash Drive
  • Scan to an Editable Text File (OCR)
  • Save Scanned Data as an Email Attachment
  • Send Scanned Data to an Email Recipient
  • Scan to FTP
    • Set up a Scan to FTP Profile
    • Upload Scanned Data to an FTP Server
  • Scan to SSH Server (SFTP)
    • Set up a Scan to SFTP Profile
    • Create a Client Key Pair Using Web Based Management
    • Export a Client Key Pair Using Web Based Management
    • Import a Server Public Key Using Web Based Management
    • Upload Scanned Data to an SFTP Server
  • Scan to Network (Windows)
    • Set up a Scan to Network Profile
      • Set the Date and Time Using Web Based Management
    • Upload Scanned Data to a CIFS Server
  • Scan to SharePoint
    • Set up a Scan to SharePoint Profile
    • Upload Scanned Data to a SharePoint Server
  • Use the Web Services Protocol for Network Scanning (Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10)
    • Use the Web Services Protocol to Install the Scanner Driver (Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10)
    • Scan From Your Machine Using the Web Services Protocol (Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10)
    • Configure Scan Settings for the Web Services Protocol
  • Change the Scan Button Settings from Brother iPrint&Scan
  • Configure Certificates for Signed PDFs
  • Disable Scanning from Your Computer
• Scan from Your Computer (Windows)
  • Scan Using Brother iPrint&Scan (Windows/Mac)
  • Scan Using Nuance™ PaperPort™ 14SE or Other Windows Applications
    • TWAIN Driver Settings (Windows)
  • Scan Using Windows Fax and Scan
    • WIA Driver Settings (Windows)
• Scan from Your Computer (Mac)
• Configure Scan Settings Using Web Based Management
  • Set the Scan File Name Using Web Based Management
  • Set the Scan Job Email Report Using Web Based Management

Copy

• Copy on One Side of the Paper (1-sided)
• Copy on Both Sides of the Paper (2-sided)
• Enlarge or Reduce Copied Images
• Make N in 1 Copies Using the Page Layout Feature
• Interrupt a Print Job with a Copy Job
• Copy an ID Card
• Copy Options

Fax

• Send a Fax
  • Send a Fax
  • Send a 2-sided Fax from the ADF
  • Send a Fax Manually
  • Send a Fax at the End of a Conversation
  • Send the Same Fax to More than One Recipient (Broadcasting)
    • Cancel a Broadcast in Progress
  • Send a Fax in Real Time
  • Send a Fax at a Specified Time (Delayed Fax)
  • Add a Cover Page to Your Fax
    • Create a Cover Page Message
  • Cancel a Fax in Progress
  • Check and Cancel a Pending Fax
  • Fax Options
• Receive a Fax
  • 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 (Fast Double-ring)
    • Set Fax Detect
    • Shrink Page Size of an Oversized Incoming Fax
    • Set the 2-sided Printing for Received Faxes
    • Set the Fax Receive Stamp
    • Receive a Fax at the End of a Telephone Conversation
  • Memory Receive Options
    • Forward Incoming Faxes to Another Machine
    • Store Incoming Faxes in the Machine's Memory
    • Change Memory Receive Options
    • Turn Off Memory Receive
    • Print a Fax Stored in the Machine's Memory
    • Use PC-Fax Receive to Transfer Received Faxes to Your Computer (Windows only)
  • Remote Fax Retrieval
    • Set a Remote Access Code
    • Use Your Remote Access Code
    • Remote Retrieval Commands
    • Forward Faxes Remotely
    • Change the Fax Forwarding Number
• Voice Operations and Fax Numbers
  • Voice Operations
    • Send Tone Signals
    • Pick up a Voice Call in Fax/Tel Receive Mode
  • Store Fax Numbers
    • Store Address Book Numbers
      • Save Outgoing Call Numbers to the Address Book
    • Change or Delete Address Book Names or Numbers
  • Set up Broadcasting Groups
    • Change a Broadcasting Group Name
    • Delete a Broadcasting Group
    • Add or Delete a Broadcasting Group Member
  • Combine Address Book Numbers
• Telephone Services and External Devices
  • Distinctive Ring
    • Turn On Distinctive Ring
    • Turn Off Distinctive Ring
  • FaxAbility
    • Turn FaxAbility On or Off
  • External TAD (Telephone Answering Device)
    • Connect an External TAD
    • Record an Outgoing Message (OGM) on the External TAD
  • External and Extension Telephones
    • Connect an External or Extension Telephone
    • Operation from External and Extension Telephones
    • If You Use a Non-Brother Cordless External Handset
    • Use the Remote Codes
      • Change the Remote Codes
  • Multi-line Connections (PABX)
• Fax Reports
  • Print a Transmission Verification Report
  • Print a Fax Journal
• PC-FAX
  • PC-FAX for Windows
    • PC-FAX Overview (Windows)
      • Configure PC-FAX (Windows)
      • Configure your PC-Fax Address Book (Windows)
        • Add a Member to your PC-FAX Address Book (Windows)
        • Create a Group in your PC-FAX Address Book (Windows)
        • Edit Member or Group Information in your PC-FAX Address Book (Windows)
        • Delete a Member or Group in your PC-FAX Address Book (Windows)
        • Export your PC-FAX Address Book (Windows)
        • Import Information to your PC-FAX Address Book (Windows)
    • Send a Fax Using PC-FAX (Windows)
    • Receive Faxes on Your Computer (Windows)
      • Receive Faxes Using PC-FAX Receive (Windows)
        • Run the Brother PC-FAX Receive on Your Computer (Windows)
          • Set Up Your Computer for PC-FAX Receiving (Windows)
          • Add Your Machine to PC-FAX Receiving (Windows)
        • View Received PC-FAX Messages (Windows)
  • PC-FAX for Mac

Network

• Supported Basic Network Features
• Configure Network Settings
  • Configure Network Details Using the Control Panel
• Wireless Network Settings
  • Use the Wireless Network
    • Before Configuring Your Machine for a Wireless Network
    • Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the Setup Wizard from Your Computer
    • Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the Machine's Control Panel Setup Wizard
    • Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the One Push Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)
    • Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)
    • Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network When the SSID Is Not Broadcast
    • Configure Your Machine for an Enterprise Wireless Network
  • Use Wi-Fi Direct®
    • Wi-Fi Direct Overview
    • Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Manually
    • Configure Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the Push Button Method
  • Enable/Disable Wireless LAN
  • Print the WLAN Report
    • Wireless LAN Report Error Codes
• Network Features
  • Print the Network Configuration Report
  • Fax Using the Internet (I-Fax)
    • Important Information about Internet Fax (I-Fax)
    • Configure the Brother Machine for Email or Internet Fax (I-Fax)
      • Initial Setup for Email or Internet Fax (I-Fax)
        • How Your Brother Machine Receives an Internet Fax (I-Fax)
      • How Received I-Faxes Appear on a Computer
    • Send an Internet Fax (I-Fax)
    • Poll the Server Manually
    • I-Fax Options
      • Forward Received Email and Fax Messages
      • Relay Broadcast
        • Relay Broadcast from Your Brother Machine
        • Relay Broadcast from Your Computer
      • Internet Fax (I-Fax) Verification Mail
        • Enable Send Notifications for TX Verification Mail
        • Enable Receive Notification for TX Verification Mail
        • I-Fax Error Mail
  • Use the Send Fax to Server Feature
    • Before Sending a Fax to the Fax Server
    • Enable Fax to Server
    • Operate Fax to Server
  • Configure and Operate LDAP Search
    • Change LDAP Configuration Using Web Based Management
    • Perform an LDAP Search Using Your Machine's Control Panel
  • Synchronise Time with the SNTP Server Using Web Based Management
    • Configure Date and Time Using Web Based Management
    • Configure the SNTP Protocol Using Web Based Management
  • Gigabit Ethernet (Wired Network Only)
    • Configure the Gigabit Ethernet Settings Using Web Based Management
  • Reset the Network Settings to the Factory Settings

Security

• Before Using Network Security Features
• Configure Certificates for Device Security
  • Supported Security Certificate Features
  • Step by Step Guide for Creating and Installing a Certificate
  • Create a Self-signed Certificate
  • Create CSR and Install a Certificate from a Certificate Authority (CA)
    • Create a Certificate Signing Request (CSR)
    • Install a Certificate on Your Machine
  • Import and Export the Certificate and Private Key
    • Import a Certificate and Private Key
    • Export the Certificate and Private Key
  • Import and Export a CA Certificate
    • Import a CA Certificate
    • Export a CA Certificate
  • Manage Multiple Certificates
• Use SSL/TLS
  • Introduction to SSL/TLS
    • Brief History of SSL/TLS
    • Benefits of Using SSL/TLS
  • Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/TLS
    • Configure a Certificate for SSL/TLS and Available Protocols
    • Access Web Based Management Using SSL/TLS
    • Install the Self-signed Certificate for Windows users with Administrator Rights
  • Print Documents Securely Using SSL/TLS
    • Print Documents Using SSL/TLS
• Use SNMPv3
  • Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SNMPv3
• Use IPsec
  • Introduction to IPsec
  • Configure IPsec Using Web Based Management
  • Configure an IPsec Address Template Using Web Based Management
  • Configure an IPsec Template Using Web Based Management
    • IKEv1 Settings for an IPsec Template
    • IKEv2 Settings for an IPsec Template
    • Manual Settings for an IPsec Template
• Use IEEE 802.1x Authentication for a Wired or a Wireless Network
  • What Is IEEE 802.1x Authentication?
  • Configure IEEE 802.1x Authentication for a Wired or Wireless Network Using Web Based Management (Web Browser)
  • IEEE 802.1x Authentication Methods
• Use Active Directory Authentication
  • Introduction to Active Directory Authentication
  • Configure Active Directory Authentication Using Web Based Management
  • Log On to Change the Machine Settings Using the Machine's Control Panel (Active Directory Authentication)
• Use LDAP Authentication
  • Introduction to LDAP Authentication
  • Configure LDAP Authentication Using Web Based Management
  • Log On to Change the Machine Settings Using the Machine's Control Panel (LDAP Authentication)
• Use Secure Function Lock 3.0
  • Before Using Secure Function Lock 3.0
  • Configure Secure Function Lock 3.0 Using Web Based Management
  • Scan Using Secure Function Lock 3.0
  • Configure Public Mode for Secure Function Lock 3.0
  • Configure Personal Home Screen Settings Using Web Based Management
  • Additional Secure Function Lock 3.0 Features
  • Register a new ID Card Using the Machine's Control Panel
• Send or Receive an Email Securely
  • Configure Email Sending or Receiving Using Web Based Management
  • Send an Email with User Authentication
  • Send or Receive an Email Securely Using SSL/TLS
• Store Print Log to Network
  • Store Print Log to Network Overview
  • Configure the Store Print Log to Network Settings Using Web Based Management
  • Use the Store Print Log to Network's Error Detection Setting
  • Use Store Print Log to Network with Secure Function Lock 3.0
• Lock the Machine Settings from the Control Panel
  • Setting Lock Overview
    • Set the Setting Lock Password
    • Change the Setting Lock Password
    • Turn Setting Lock On
    • Restrict Specific Machine Settings

Administrator

• Network Features
• Security Features
  • Network Security
    • Disable Unnecessary Protocols
  • User Authentication
• Brother Management Tools

Mobile/Web Connect

• Brother Web Connect
  • Brother Web Connect Overview
    • Configure the Proxy Server Settings Using the Machine's Control Panel
    • Configure the Proxy Server Settings Using Web Based Management
  • Online Services Used with 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
    • Set Up Brother Web Connect for Brother CreativeCenter
  • Scan and Upload Documents Using Brother Web Connect
  • Download and Print Documents Using Brother Web Connect
    • Download and Print Using Web Services
    • Download and Print Brother CreativeCenter Templates
  • FaxForward to Cloud or E-mail
    • Turn On FaxForward to Cloud or E-mail
    • Turn Off FaxForward to Cloud or E-mail
• AirPrint
  • AirPrint Overview
  • Before Using AirPrint (macOS)
  • Print Using AirPrint
    • Print from iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch
    • Print Using AirPrint (macOS)
  • Scan Using AirPrint (macOS)
  • Send a Fax Using AirPrint (macOS)
• Mopria® Print Service
• Brother Mobile Connect
• Register an External IC Card Reader

Brother iPrint&Scan

• Access Brother iPrint&Scan (Windows/Mac)

Troubleshooting

• Error and Maintenance Messages
  • Transfer Your Faxes or Fax Journal Report
    • Transfer Faxes to Another Fax Machine
    • Transfer Faxes to Your Computer
    • Transfer the Fax Journal Report to Another Fax Machine
• Error Messages When Using the Brother Web Connect Feature
• Document Jams
  • Document is Jammed in the Top of the ADF Unit
  • Document is Jammed under the Document Cover
  • Remove Small Scraps of Paper Jammed in the ADF
• Paper Jams
  • Clear Paper Jams
  • Paper is Jammed in the MP tray
  • Paper is Jammed in the Paper Tray
  • Paper is Jammed in the Back of the Machine
  • Paper is Jammed Inside the Machine
  • Paper is Jammed in the 2-sided Tray
• Printing Problems
• Improve the Print Quality
• Telephone and Fax Problems
  • Set Dial Tone Detection
  • Set Telephone Line Compatibility for Interference and VoIP Systems
• Network Problems
  • Error Messages
  • Use the Network Connection Repair Tool (Windows)
  • Check Your Machine's Network Settings
  • If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine's Network
    • I Cannot Complete the Wireless Network Setup Configuration
    • My Machine Cannot Print, Scan, or PC-FAX Receive over the Network
    • I Want to Check that My Network Devices are Working Correctly
• AirPrint Problems
• Other Problems
• Check the Machine Information
• Reset Your Machine
  • Reset Functions Overview

Routine Maintenance

• Replace Supplies
  • Replace the Toner Cartridge
  • Replace the Drum Unit
  • Replace the Belt Unit
  • Replace the Waste Toner Box
• Clean the Machine
  • Clean the Scanner
  • Clean the Laser Scanner Windows
  • Clean the Touchscreen LCD
  • Clean the Corona Wires
  • Clean the Drum Unit
  • Clean the Paper Pick-up Rollers
• Correct Colour Printing
  • Set the Auto Correction Function
  • Reset the Machine's Colour Correction Settings
• Check the Remaining Part Life
• Pack and Ship Your Machine
• Replace Periodic Maintenance Parts

Machine Settings

• Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel
  • In the Event of Power Failure (Memory Storage)
  • General Settings
    • Adjust the Machine's Volume
    • Change for Daylight Saving Time Automatically
    • Set Sleep Mode Countdown
    • About Deep Sleep Mode
    • Set Auto Power Off Mode
    • Set the Date and Time
    • Set the Time Zone
    • Adjust the LCD Backlight Brightness
    • Change How Long the LCD Backlight Stays On
    • Set Your Station ID
    • Set Tone or Pulse Dialling Mode
    • Reduce Toner Consumption
    • Add a Prefix to Every Fax Number
    • Prevent Dialling a Wrong Number (Dial Restriction)
    • Reduce Printing Noise
    • Change the Language on the LCD
  • Save Your Favourite Settings as a Shortcut
    • Add Shortcuts
    • Change or Delete Shortcuts
    • Assign a Shortcut to an ID Card
  • Print Reports
    • Reports
    • Print a Report
  • Settings and Features Tables
    • Settings Tables
    • Feature Tables
• Change Machine Settings from Your Computer
  • Change Machine Settings Using Web Based Management
    • What is Web Based Management?
    • Access Web Based Management
    • Set or Change a Login Password for Web Based Management

Appendix

• Specifications
• Supplies
• Important Information About Toner Cartridge Life
• Accessories
• Brother Help and Customer Support