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• Before You Use Your Machine
• Introduction to Your Machine
• Paper Handling
• Print
• 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
• Front View and Back View
• Control Panel Overview
• How to Navigate the Touchscreen LCD
• How to Enter Text on Your Machine
• Access Brother Utilities (Windows)
  • Uninstall the Software and Drivers (Windows)
• Input/Output Port Locations on Your Machine
• Improve Machine Ventilation

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 Thick 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
  • Change the Check Paper Setting
• Unprintable Area
• Recommended Print Media
• 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
• Print an Email Attachment
• Secure Print Using a USB Flash Drive
• Print Duplicate Copies
• Change Print Settings Using the Control Panel
• Cancel a Print Job
• Test Print
• Universal Print
  • Universal Print Overview
  • Register Your Machine with Universal Print Using Web Based Management
  • Assign Universal Print Users via Microsoft Azure Portal
  • Add a Universal Print-enabled Printer to Your Computer
  • Print Using Universal Print
  • Deregister Your Machine from Universal Print

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
  • Enable/Disable Web Based Management Using the Control Panel
  • Configure the Proxy Server Settings Using Web Based Management
  • Print the Network Configuration Report
  • 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
  • Disable Unnecessary Protocols
• 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 as Administrators
  • 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
  • Configure Public Mode for Secure Function Lock 3.0
  • Additional Secure Function Lock 3.0 Features
  • Register a new ID Card Using the Machine's Control Panel
• Send an Email Securely
  • Configure Email Sending Using Web Based Management
  • Send an Email with User Authentication
  • Send 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
• 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
• Use Global Network Detection Features
  • Enable Global IP Address Detection
  • Block Communications from the Global Network

Administrator

• Network Features
• Security Features
  • Network Security
    • Before Using Network Security Features
  • 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
  • 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
  • Download and Print Documents Using Brother Web Connect
    • Download and Print Using Web Services
• AirPrint
  • AirPrint Overview
  • Before Using AirPrint (macOS)
  • Print Using AirPrint
    • Print from iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch
    • Print 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
• Error Messages When Using the Brother Web Connect Feature
• 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
  • Paper is Jammed in the Mailbox Unit
• Printing Problems
• Improve the Print Quality
• 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 over the Network
    • I Want to Check that My Network Devices are Working Correctly
• AirPrint Problems
• Other Problems
• Check the Machine Information
• Reset Functions
  • Machine Reset
  • Network Reset
  • Factory Reset

Routine Maintenance

• Replace Supplies
  • Replace the Toner Cartridge
  • Replace the Drum Unit
• Clean the Machine
  • Clean the Touchscreen LCD
  • Clean the Corona Wire
  • Clean the Drum Unit
  • Clean the Paper Pick-up Rollers
• Check the Remaining Part Life
• Pack the Machine and the Toner Cartridge Together
• Replace Periodic Maintenance Parts

Machine Settings

• Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel
  • General Settings
    • Adjust the Machine's Volume
    • Set Sleep Mode Countdown
    • About Deep Sleep Mode
    • Set Auto Power Off Mode
    • Adjust the LCD Backlight Brightness
    • Change How Long the LCD Backlight Stays On
    • Reduce Toner Consumption
    • Reduce Printing Noise
    • Improve Print Output
    • Change the Language on the LCD
  • Settings and Features Tables
    • Settings Tables (HL-L5210DNHL-L5210DWHL-L5215DNHL-L6210DW)
    • Settings Tables (HL-L6410DNHL-L6415DN)
    • Feature Tables (HL-L6410DNHL-L6415DN)
• 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
• Environmental and Compliance Information
  • Information Regarding Recycled Paper
  • Availability of Service Parts
  • Chemical Substances (EU REACH)
• Accessories
  • The Mailbox Unit
    • Set MX Stacker or MX Sorter Using the Machine's LCD
    • Use Standard Tray When Full
    • Set the Mailbox Continue Feature
    • Assign a Mailbox Bin to a User or Group
• Brother Help and Customer Support