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Save Scanned Data as an Email Attachment ..................53 Use the Web Services Protocol for Network Scanning (Windows 10 and Windows 11) ....55 Change the Scan Button Settings from Brother iPrint&Scan ............. 59 Configure Certificates for Signed PDFs ..................... 60...
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Home > Table of Contents Disable Scanning from Your Computer ....................61 Scan from Your Computer (Windows)......................62 Scan Using Brother iPrint&Scan (Windows/Mac)................63 ™ ™ Scan Using Nuance PaperPort 14SE or Other Windows Applications......... 64 Scan Using Windows Fax and Scan ....................69 Scan from Your Computer (Mac)........................
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Change Machine Settings Using Web Based Management ..............193 What is Web Based Management? ....................194 Access Web Based Management ....................195 Change the Login Password Using Web Based Management ............197 Appendix............................198 Specifications ............................. 199 Supplies ..............................204 Brother Help and Customer Support......................206...
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Home > Before You Use Your Machine Before You Use Your Machine • Definitions of Notes • Trademarks • Open Source Licensing • Copyright and License • Important Notes...
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Home > Before You Use Your 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. CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may CAUTION result in minor or moderate injuries.
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Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Brother Industries, Ltd. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Each company whose software title is mentioned in this manual has a Software Licence Agreement specific to its proprietary programs.
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Before You Use Your Machine > Open Source Licensing Open Source Licensing This product includes open source software. To view Open Source Licensing Remarks and Copyright Information, go to your model's Manuals page at support.brother.com/manuals. Related Information • Before You Use Your Machine...
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> Important Notes Important Notes • Check support.brother.com/downloads for Brother driver and software updates. • To keep your machine performance up to date, check support.brother.com/downloads for the latest firmware upgrade. Otherwise, some of your machine's functions may not be available.
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Home > Introduction to Your Machine Introduction to Your Machine • Before Using Your Machine • Control Panel Overview • How to Enter Text on Your Machine • Access Brother Utilities (Windows) • Access Brother iPrint&Scan (Windows/Mac) • Input/Output Port Locations on Your Machine...
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Home > Introduction to Your Machine > Before Using Your Machine Before Using Your Machine Before attempting any printing operation, confirm the following: • Make sure you have installed the correct software and drivers for your machine. • For USB or network cable users: Make sure the interface cable is physically secure. Firewall (Windows) If your computer is protected by a firewall and you are unable to network print or network scan, you may need to configure the firewall settings.
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Home > Introduction to Your Machine > Control Panel Overview Control Panel Overview The control panel may vary depending on your model. 1. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Displays messages to help you set up and use the machine. If the machine is in Ready Mode or Copy Mode, the LCD displays: Sort Copies:01 □□■□□...
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When the Wi-Fi light is on, your machine is connected to a wireless access point. When the Wi-Fi light blinks, the wireless connection is down, or your machine is in the process of connecting to a wireless access point. Scan Press to switch the machine to Scan Mode.
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Home > Introduction to Your Machine > How to Enter Text on Your Machine How to Enter Text on Your Machine When text is required, enter characters on the machine. The characters that are available may differ depending on the operation you perform. •...
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Home > Introduction to Your 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: •...
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• If the Software Update Notification icon is not visible, go to the next step. 4. Click Uninstall in the Tools section of Brother Utilities. Follow the instructions in the dialog box to uninstall the software and drivers. Related Information •...
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Introduction to Your Machine > Access Brother iPrint&Scan (Windows/Mac) Access Brother iPrint&Scan (Windows/Mac) Use Brother iPrint&Scan for Windows and Mac to print and scan from your computer. • This function is not available in countries subject to applicable export regulations.
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• Change the Scan Button Settings from Brother iPrint&Scan...
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2. USB port When connecting the USB or network cable, follow the instructions in the software/driver installer. To install the necessary driver and software for operating your machine, go to your model's Downloads page at support.brother.com/downloads. Related Information • Introduction to Your Machine...
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Home > Paper Handling Paper Handling • Load Paper • Paper Settings • Load Documents • Unscannable and Unprintable Areas • Using Special Paper...
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Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper Load Paper • Load Paper in the Paper Tray...
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Home > Paper Handling > Load Paper > Load Paper in the Paper Tray Load Paper in the Paper Tray When you load a different size and type of paper in the tray, you must also change the Paper Size and Paper Type settings on the machine, or on your computer.
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7. Open the scanner cover. The pull arm on the left side of the machine will lock. Lift the support flap to prevent paper from sliding off the output tray. 8. Lift the scanner cover slightly, pull the pull arm on the left side of the machine towards you, and then close the scanner cover using both hands.
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Home > Paper Handling > Paper Settings Paper Settings • Change the Paper Size and Paper Type • Change the Auto Switching Setting...
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Home > Paper Handling > Paper Settings > Change the Paper Size and Paper Type Change the Paper Size and Paper Type When you change the size and type of paper you load in the tray, you must also change the Paper Size and Paper Type settings on the LCD.
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Home > Paper Handling > Paper Settings > Change the Auto Switching Setting Change the Auto Switching Setting Use the Auto Switching feature to select the paper size automatically from the two sizes set in the Tray setting. 1. Start your web browser. 2.
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Home > Paper Handling > Load Documents Load Documents • Load Documents on the Scanner Glass...
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Home > Paper Handling > Load Documents > Load Documents on the Scanner Glass Load Documents on the Scanner Glass Use the scanner glass to copy or scan one page at a time. Supported Document Sizes Length: Up to 300 mm Width: Up to 215.9 mm 1.
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Home > Paper Handling > Unscannable and Unprintable Areas Unscannable and Unprintable Areas The measurements in the table below show the maximum unscannable and unprintable areas from the edges of the most commonly-used paper sizes. These measurements may vary depending on the paper size or settings in the application you are using.
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• that is designed for inkjet printing If you use any of the types of paper listed above, they may damage your machine. This damage is not covered under any Brother warranty or service agreement. Related Information • Paper Handling...
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Home > Print Print • Print from Your Computer (Windows) • Print from Your Computer (Mac) • Print an Email Attachment • Cancel a Print Job • Test Print...
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Home > Print > Print from Your Computer (Windows) Print from Your Computer (Windows) • Print a Document (Windows) • Print on Both Sides of the Paper (Windows) • Change the Default Print Settings (Windows) • Print Settings (Windows) • Monitor the Status of the Machine from Your Computer (Windows)
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Home > Print > Print from Your Computer (Windows) > Print a Document (Windows) Print a Document (Windows) When you change an application's print settings, the changes apply only to documents printed with that application. To change print settings for all Windows applications, you must configure the printer driver properties. For more information, see Related Information:Change the Default Print Settings (Windows).
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9. To print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper or print one page of your document on multiple sheets, click the Multiple Page drop-down list, and then select your options. 10. Click the 2-sided / Booklet drop-down list, and then select the option you want. 11.
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Home > Print > Print from Your Computer (Windows) > Print on Both Sides of the Paper (Windows) Print on Both Sides of the Paper (Windows) • If paper is curled, straighten it and put it back in the paper tray. •...
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Option for Portrait Description Long Edge (Right) Short Edge (Top) Short Edge (Bottom) Option for Landscape Description Long Edge (Top) Long Edge (Bottom) Short Edge (Right) Short Edge (Left)
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7. Select the Binding Offset checkbox to specify the offset for binding in inches or millimetres. 8. Click OK. 9. Change other printer settings, if needed. 10. Click OK again and follow the screen instructions. If the paper is not feeding correctly, it may be curled. Remove the paper, straighten it, and put it back in the paper tray.
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Home > Print > Print from Your Computer (Windows) > Change the Default Print Settings (Windows) Change the Default Print Settings (Windows) When you change an application's print settings, the changes apply only to documents printed with that application. To change print settings for all Windows applications, you must configure the printer driver properties.
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Home > Print > Print from Your Computer (Windows) > Print Settings (Windows) Print Settings (Windows) • When you change an application's print settings, the changes apply only to documents printed with that application. For more information, see Related Information: Print a Document (Windows). •...
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3. Copies Type the number of copies (1-999) that you want to print in this field. Collate 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.
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8. 2-sided / Booklet Select this option to print on both sides of the paper, or print a document in booklet format using 2-sided printing. 2-sided Settings Click this button to select the type of 2-sided binding. Four types of 2-sided bindings are available for each orientation.
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3. Use Watermark Select this option to print a logo or text on your document as a watermark. Select one of the preset watermarks, add a new watermark, or use an image file you have created. 4. Header-Footer Print Select this option to print the date, time, and login user name on the document. 5.
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Double-click the icon in the task tray. Launch (Brother Utilities), and then click the drop-down list and select your model's name (if not already selected). Click Tools in the left navigation bar, and then click Status Monitor. Troubleshooting Click the Troubleshooting link to access the support website.
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Home > Print > Print from Your Computer (Mac) Print from Your Computer (Mac) • Before Using AirPrint (macOS) • Print Using AirPrint...
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Home > Print > Print an Email Attachment Print an Email Attachment You can print files by emailing them to your Brother machine. • Make sure Web Based Management is set to On. For more information, see Related Information. •...
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Home > Print > Cancel a Print Job Cancel a Print Job Press Stop/Exit. To cancel multiple print jobs, press and hold Stop/Exit for four seconds. Related Information • Print Related Topics: • Printing Problems...
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Home > Print > Test Print Test Print If there are problems with print quality, follow these instructions to do a test print: 1. Press Menu. 2. Press a or b to display the [Printer] option, and then press OK. 3.
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Home > Scan Scan • Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Machine • Scan from Your Computer (Windows) • Scan from Your Computer (Mac) • Configure Scan Settings Using Web Based Management...
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Save Scanned Data as an Email Attachment • Use the Web Services Protocol for Network Scanning (Windows 10 and Windows 11) • Change the Scan Button Settings from Brother iPrint&Scan • Configure Certificates for Signed PDFs • Disable Scanning from Your Computer...
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• To use the default scan settings, press a or b to select No, and then press OK. Skip the next step. To change the scan settings, a computer with Brother iPrint&Scan installed must be connected to the machine. 8. Press a or b to select the scan settings you want to change, and then press OK to continue to the next scan setting.
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The machine starts scanning. Follow the LCD instructions to complete the scanning job. Related Information • Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Machine Related Topics: • Change the Scan Button Settings from Brother iPrint&Scan • Scan Using Brother iPrint&Scan (Windows/Mac)
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• To use the default scan settings, press a or b to select No, and then press OK. Skip the next step. To change the scan settings, a computer with Brother iPrint&Scan installed must be connected to the machine. 8. Press a or b to select the scan settings you want to change, and then press OK to continue to the next scan setting.
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The machine starts scanning. Follow the LCD instructions to complete the scanning job. Related Information • Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Machine Related Topics: • Change the Scan Button Settings from Brother iPrint&Scan • Scan Using Brother iPrint&Scan (Windows/Mac)
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• To use the default scan settings, press a or b to select No, and then press OK. Skip the next step. To change the scan settings, a computer with Brother iPrint&Scan installed must be connected to the machine. 8. Press a or b to select the scan settings you want to change, and then press OK to continue to the next scan setting.
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Related Topics: • Change the Scan Button Settings from Brother iPrint&Scan...
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• To use the default scan settings, press a or b to select No, and then press OK. Skip the next step. To change the scan settings, a computer with Brother iPrint&Scan installed must be connected to the machine. 8. Press a or b to select the scan settings you want to change, and then press OK to continue to the next scan setting.
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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 Machine Related Topics: • Change the Scan Button Settings from Brother iPrint&Scan...
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Use the Web Services Protocol for Network Scanning (Windows 10 and Windows 11) The Web Services protocol enables Windows 10 and Windows 11 users to scan using a Brother machine on the network. You must install the driver via Web Services.
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Make sure you have installed the correct software and drivers for your machine. • 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.
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Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Machine > Use the Web Services Protocol for Network Scanning (Windows 10 and Windows 11) > Scan From Your Machine Using the Web Services Protocol (Windows 10 and Windows 11) Scan From Your Machine Using the Web Services Protocol (Windows 10 and Windows 11) If you have installed the scanner driver via Web Services, you can access the Web Services scanning menu on...
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Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Machine > Use the Web Services Protocol for Network Scanning (Windows 10 and Windows 11) > Configure Scan Settings for the Web Services Protocol Configure Scan Settings for the Web Services Protocol 1.
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For Mac: Download and install Brother iPrint&Scan from the Apple App Store. 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. 3. Click the Machine Scan Settings button, and then follow the on-screen instructions to change the scan settings, such as document size, colour, and resolution.
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Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Machine > Configure Certificates for Signed PDFs Configure Certificates for Signed PDFs If you select Signed PDF for Scan features (available only for certain models), you must configure a certificate on your machine using Web Based Management.
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Home > Scan > Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Machine > Disable Scanning from Your Computer Disable Scanning from Your Computer To disable the scan function on your computer, disable the Pull Scan setting using Web Based Management. 1.
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Scan from Your Computer (Windows) There are several ways you can use your computer to scan photos and documents on your machine. Use the software applications we provide or use your favourite scanning application. • Scan Using Brother iPrint&Scan (Windows/Mac) • ™ ™...
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For Mac: Download and install Brother iPrint&Scan from the Apple App Store. 3. If your Brother machine is not selected, click the Select your Machine button, and then select your model's name from the list. Click OK. 4. Click the Scan icon.
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This function is not available in countries subject to applicable export regulations. ™ ™ • To download the Nuance PaperPort 14SE application, click (Brother Utilities), select Do More in the left navigation bar, and then click PaperPort. ™ ™ • Nuance PaperPort 14SE supports Windows 10 and Windows 11.
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9. Adjust the settings in the Scanner Setup dialog box, if needed. 10. Click the Document Size drop-down list, and then select your document size. 11. Click PreScan to preview your image and crop unwanted portions before scanning. 12. Click Start. The machine starts scanning.
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™ ™ 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. •...
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• Black & White Use for text or line art images. • 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 arranged in a specific pattern to give a grey appearance.) •...
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• Boldface Formatting Emphasise the characters of the original by making them bold. B&W Inversion Invert black and white in the monochrome image. • Feed Control Continuous Scan Select this option to scan multiple pages. After a page is scanned, select whether to continue scanning or finish.
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6. Adjust the settings in the 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 from Brother Utilities. 7. Click Scan.
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Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Windows) > Scan Using Windows Fax and Scan > WIA Driver Settings (Windows) WIA Driver Settings (Windows) Profile Select the scan profile you want to use from the Profile drop-down list. Source (ADF models only) Select the Flatbed or Feeder (Scan one side) option from the drop-down list.
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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.
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Home > Scan > Scan from Your Computer (Mac) Scan from Your Computer (Mac) • Scan Using Brother iPrint&Scan (Windows/Mac) • Scan Using AirPrint (macOS)
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Home > Scan > Configure Scan Settings Using Web Based Management Configure Scan Settings Using Web Based Management • Set the Scan File Name Using Web Based Management...
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Set up a file name for scanned data using Web Based Management. 1. Start Web Based Management. See Access Web Based Management. You can access Web Based Management from the following • Brother iPrint&Scan (Windows) • Brother iPrint&Scan (Mac) • Your Web Browser •...
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Home > Copy Copy • Copy on One Side of the Paper (1-sided) • Copy an ID Card • Copy Options...
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Home > Copy > Copy on One Side of the Paper (1-sided) Copy on One Side of the Paper (1-sided) 1. Make sure you have loaded the correct size paper in the paper tray. 2. Place the document face down on the scanner glass. 3.
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Home > Copy > Copy an ID Card Copy an ID Card You may copy an identification card only to the extent permitted under applicable laws. For more detailed information, see the Product Safety Guide. 1. Place an identification card face down near the upper left corner of the scanner glass. 1: 4.0 mm or greater (top, left) 2.
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6. After the machine has scanned the first side, turn over the identification card. 7. Press Start to scan the other side. Related Information • Copy...
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Home > Copy > Copy Options Copy Options To change Copy settings, press the 2 in 1 (ID) Copy/Copy Options button. Menu selections Options ID Copy Select this option to copy an identification card. Quality Select the copy quality for your type of document. Enlarge/Reduce 100% Enlarge...
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Home > Network Network • Supported Basic Network Features • Configure Network Settings • Wireless Network Settings • Network Features • Brother Management Tools...
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Home > Network > Supported Basic Network Features Supported Basic Network Features The machine supports various features depending on the operating system. Use this table to see which network features and connections are supported by each operating system. Operating Systems Windows Windows Server macOS...
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Home > Network > Configure Network Settings Configure Network Settings • Configure Network Details Using the Control Panel • Change Machine Settings Using Web Based Management...
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Home > Network > Configure Network Settings > Configure Network Details Using the Control Panel Configure Network Details Using the Control Panel To configure the machine for your network, use the control panel's [Network] menu selections. • For information about the network settings you can configure using the control panel, see Related Information: Settings Tables.
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Home > Network > Wireless Network Settings Wireless Network Settings • Use the Wireless Network • ® Use Wi-Fi Direct • Enable/Disable Wireless LAN • Print the WLAN Report...
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Home > Network > Wireless Network Settings > Use the Wireless Network 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 •...
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Make sure you know your wireless router/access point's Network Name (SSID) and Network Key (Password). If you cannot find this information, consult the manufacturer of your wireless router/access point, your system administrator, or Internet provider. Brother cannot provide this information. Related Information •...
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Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the Setup Wizard from Your Computer 1. Download the installer from your model's Downloads page at support.brother.com/downloads. 2. Start the installer, and then follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Select Wireless Network Connection (Wi-Fi), and then click Next.
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WEP key. • If you need assistance during setup and want to contact Brother customer service, make sure you have your SSID (Network Name) and Network Key (Password) ready. We cannot assist you in locating this information.
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If your wireless device is connected successfully, the machine's LCD displays [Connected]. You have completed the wireless network setup. To install the drivers and software necessary to use your machine, go to your model's Downloads page at support.brother.com/downloads. Related Information •...
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If your wireless device is connected successfully, the machine's LCD displays [Connected]. You have completed the wireless network setup. To install the drivers and software necessary to use your machine, go to your model's Downloads page at support.brother.com/downloads. Related Information •...
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Home > Network > Wireless Network Settings > Use the 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 ™...
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If you use Windows 10 or Windows 11 as a Registrar, you can install the printer driver after the wireless configuration by following the on-screen instructions. To install the driver and software necessary to use your machine, go to your model's Downloads page at support.brother.com/downloads. 12. Select your machine and click Next.
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Network Key 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 Menu. 3. Press a or b to select the [Network] option, and then press OK.
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Enter the WPA key, and then press OK. Your Brother machine supports the use of the first WEP key only. 11. To apply the settings, select [Yes]. To cancel, select [No]. 12. The machine attempts to connect to the wireless device you have selected.
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® Home > Network > Wireless Network Settings > Use Wi-Fi Direct ® 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...
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® Home > Network > Wireless Network Settings > Use Wi-Fi Direct > Wi-Fi Direct Overview Wi-Fi Direct Overview ® Wi-Fi Direct is one of the wireless configuration methods developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance . It allows you to securely connect your mobile device to your machine without using a wireless router/access point. 1.
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® Home > Network > Wireless Network Settings > Use Wi-Fi Direct > 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. When the machine receives a Wi-Fi Direct request from your mobile device, the message [Connect?] appears on the LCD.
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7. Do one of the following: • If your mobile device displays a list of machines with Wi-Fi Direct enabled, select your Brother machine. • If your Brother machine displays a list of mobile devices with Wi-Fi Direct enabled, select your mobile device.
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Home > Network > Wireless Network Settings > Enable/Disable Wireless LAN Enable/Disable Wireless LAN 1. Press Menu. 2. Press a or b to select the [Network] option, and then press OK. 3. Press a or b to select the [WLAN(Wi-Fi)] option, and then press OK. 4.
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Home > Network > Wireless Network Settings > Print the WLAN Report Print the WLAN Report The WLAN Report shows your machine's wireless status. If the wireless connection fails, check the error code on the printed report. 1. Press Menu. 2.
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Home > Network > Wireless Network Settings > Print the WLAN Report > Wireless LAN Report Error Codes Wireless LAN Report Error Codes If the Wireless LAN Report shows that the connection failed, check the error code on the printed report and see the corresponding instructions in the table: Error Code Problem and Recommended Solutions...
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Error Code Problem and Recommended Solutions TS-06 The wireless security information (authentication method/encryption method/Network Key (Password)) is incorrect. Check the following points and try to set up your wireless connection again: • Confirm the Network Key. If your Network Key contains upper-case and lower-case letters, make sure you type them correctly.
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™ • 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 Using the Machine's Control Panel Setup Wizard •...
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Home > Network > Network Features Network Features • Enable/Disable Web Based Management Using the Control Panel • Print the Network Configuration Report • Synchronise Time with the SNTP Server Using Web Based Management • Use Global Network Detection Features •...
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Home > Network > Network Features > Enable/Disable Web Based Management Using the Control Panel Enable/Disable Web Based Management Using the Control Panel 1. Press Menu. 2. Press a or b to select the [Network] option, and then press OK. 3.
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Home > Network > Network Features > Print the Network Configuration Report Print the Network Configuration Report The Network Configuration Report lists the network configuration, including the network print server settings. • The Node Name appears on the Network Configuration Report. The default Node Name is "BRN123456abcdef"...
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Home > Network > Network Features > Synchronise Time with the SNTP Server Using Web Based Management Synchronise Time with the SNTP Server Using Web Based Management The Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) is used to synchronise the time used by the machine for authentication with the SNTP time server.
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Home > Network > Network Features > Synchronise Time with the SNTP Server Using Web Based Management > Configure Date and Time Using Web Based Management Configure Date and Time Using Web Based Management Configure the date and time to synchronise the time used by the machine with the SNTP time server. This feature is not available in some countries.
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If the left navigation bar is not visible, start navigating from 5. Select the SNTP checkbox to activate the settings. 6. Click Submit. 7. Restart your Brother machine to activate the configuration. 8. Next to the SNTP checkbox, click Advanced Settings. 9. Configure the settings.
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Home > Network > Network Features > Use Global Network Detection Features Use Global Network Detection Features When you use your machine on a private network, use the Global Network Detection feature to avoid a risk from unexpected attacks from the global network. •...
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Home > Network > Network Features > Use Global Network Detection Features > Enable Global IP Address Detection Enable Global IP Address Detection Use this feature to check your machine's IP address. When your machine is assigned to a global IP address, an alert is displayed on the machine.
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Home > Network > Network Features > Use Global Network Detection Features > Block Communications from the Global Network Block Communications from the Global Network When you enable this feature, it limits receiving jobs from devices with global IP addresses 1.
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Home > Network > Network Features > Reset the Network Settings to the Factory Settings Reset the Network Settings to the Factory Settings Use your machine's control panel to reset the machine's network settings to its default factory settings. This resets all information except the administrator password.
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Home > Network > Brother Management Tools Brother Management Tools Use one of Brother's management tools to configure your Brother machine's network settings. Go to your model's Downloads page at support.brother.com/downloads to download the tools. Related Information • Network...
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Home > Security Security Your machine supports the security features listed below. For more information about each security feature, go to your model's Security Features Guide at support.brother.com/manuals. • Introduction > Before Using Network Security Features • Network Security > Configure Certificates for Device Security •...
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Home > Mobile Connect Mobile Connect • AirPrint • ™ ™ Mopria Print Service and Mopria Scan • Brother Mobile Connect...
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Home > Mobile Connect > AirPrint AirPrint • AirPrint Overview • Before Using AirPrint (macOS) • Print Using AirPrint • Scan Using AirPrint (macOS)
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Home > Mobile 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.
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Home > Mobile Connect > AirPrint > Before Using AirPrint (macOS) Before Using AirPrint (macOS) Before printing using macOS, add your machine to the printer list on your Mac computer. 1. Do one of the following: • macOS v14 and macOS v13 Select System Settings from the Apple menu.
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Home > Mobile Connect > AirPrint > Print Using AirPrint Print Using AirPrint • Print from iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch • Print Using AirPrint (macOS)
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Home > Mobile Connect > AirPrint > Print Using AirPrint > Print from iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch Print from iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch The procedure used to print may vary by application. Safari is used in the example below. 1.
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Home > Mobile Connect > AirPrint > Print Using AirPrint > Print Using AirPrint (macOS) Print Using AirPrint (macOS) The procedure used to print may vary by application. Safari is used in the example below. Before printing, make sure your machine is in the printer list on your Mac computer. 1.
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Home > Mobile Connect > AirPrint > Scan Using AirPrint (macOS) Scan Using AirPrint (macOS) Before scanning, make sure your machine is in the scanner list on your Mac computer. Load your document. 2. Do one of the following: • macOS v14 and macOS v13 Select System Settings from the Apple menu.
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™ ™ Home > Mobile Connect > Mopria Print Service and Mopria Scan ™ ™ Mopria Print Service and Mopria Scan ™ ™ Mopria Print Service is a print feature and Mopria Scan is a scan feature on ™ ™ Android mobile devices developed by the Mopria Alliance .
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• For all iOS or iPadOS supported devices including iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch: Brother Mobile Connect allows you to use your Brother machine's features directly from your iOS or iPadOS device. Download and install Brother Mobile Connect from the App Store.
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Use this section to resolve typical problems you may encounter when using your machine. You can correct most problems yourself. IMPORTANT For technical help, contact Brother customer service or your local Brother dealer. If you need additional help, visit support.brother.com. First, check the following: •...
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Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back in the machine. If the problem continues, contact Brother customer service or your local Brother dealer. Cooling Down The temperature of the inside of the Wait until the machine has finished machine is too hot.
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Error Message Cause Action The drum unit or the toner cartridge Pull out the drum unit and toner and drum unit assembly is not cartridge assembly, take out the toner installed correctly. cartridge, and put it back in the drum unit again.
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Error Message Cause Action • Press Stop/Exit and wait until the other operations in progress finish, and then try again. If a print operation is in process Reduce the print resolution. Replace Drum It is time to replace the drum unit. Replace the drum unit.
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Home > Troubleshooting > Paper Jams Paper Jams Always remove the remaining paper from the paper tray, fan and straighten the stack when you are adding new paper. This helps prevent paper jams. • Clear Paper Jams • Paper is Jammed inside the Machine...
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Home > Troubleshooting > Paper Jams > Clear Paper Jams Clear Paper Jams If paper is jammed or multiple sheets of paper are fed together frequently, do the following: • Clean the paper pick-up roller of the paper tray. See Related Information: Clean the Paper Pick-up Rollers. •...
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Home > Troubleshooting > Paper Jams > Paper is Jammed inside the Machine Paper is Jammed inside the Machine Always remove all paper from the paper tray and straighten the stack when you add new paper. This helps prevent multiple sheets of paper from feeding through the machine at one time and prevents paper jams. If the machine's control panel or the Status Monitor indicates that there is a jam inside the machine, follow these steps: 1.
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7. Push down the lock lever and take the toner cartridge out of the drum unit. Remove the jammed paper if there is any inside the drum unit. 8. Put the toner cartridge back into the drum unit until the lock lever lifts automatically. 9.
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Home > Troubleshooting > Printing Problems Printing Problems If, after reading the information in this table, you still need help, see the latest troubleshooting tips at support.brother.com/faqs. Difficulties Suggestions No printout Check the machine is not in Power Off mode.
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Check the settings in your application to make sure they are set up to work with your machine. Confirm that the Brother printer driver is selected in your application's Print window. The machine prints the first couple of pages correctly, Check the settings in your application to make sure they then some pages have missing text.
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Replace the toner cartridge with a new toner cartridge. • The fuser unit may be contaminated. Ghosting images Contact Brother customer service. • Make sure the media type setting in the driver matches the type of paper you are using.
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Examples of poor print quality Recommendation Hollow print • Clean the corona wire inside the drum unit. • The drum unit may be damaged. Replace the drum unit with a new drum unit. All black • Select the appropriate media type in the printer driver. •...
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Replace the drum unit with a new drum unit. • The fuser unit may be contaminated. Contact Brother customer service. • Make sure there is no foreign material, such as a torn piece of paper, sticky notes or dust, inside the...
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Examples of poor print quality Recommendation • Check the paper type and quality. High temperatures and high humidity will cause paper to curl. • If you do not use the machine often, the paper may have been in the paper tray too long. Turn over the stack of paper in the paper tray.
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Home > Troubleshooting > Network Problems 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...
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• Move the mobile device closer to your Brother machine. Fail mobile device cannot • Move your Brother machine and the mobile device to an communicate during the Wi-Fi obstruction-free area. Direct network configuration. • If you are using the PIN Method of WPS, make sure you have entered the correct PIN.
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> Use the 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. Make sure your machine is turned on and is connected to the same network as your computer.
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Home > Troubleshooting > Network Problems > Check Your Machine's Network Settings Check Your Machine's Network Settings • Print the Network Configuration Report...
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If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine's Network If you think there is a problem with your machine's network environment, check the following topics. You can correct most problems yourself. If you need additional help, visit support.brother.com/faqs. • I Cannot Complete the Wireless Network Setup Configuration •...
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Wi-Fi Direct), try the one-push configuration using WPS (recommended) and set the Brother machine as a Group Owner. 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.
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Wi-Fi Direct settings again. Brother machine still cannot • If you are using your Brother machine as a client, confirm how complete the Wi-Fi Direct many devices are allowed on the current Wi-Fi Direct network, configuration.
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(Brother iPrint&Scan) In the Finder menu bar, click Go > Applications, and then double-click the Brother iPrint&Scan icon. The Brother iPrint&Scan window appears. Click the Select your Machine button, and then follow the on-screen instructions to reselect your network machine.
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Cause Action The Devices and Printers window appears. If the Devices and Printers window does not appear, click View more devices > More devices and printer settings. Mac: Click System Settings > Printers & Scanners or System Preferences > Printers & Scanners. Your machine is not connected Print the WLAN Report to check the error code on the printed report.
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Report or the Printer Settings page. Check that you can "ping" the Ping the Brother machine from your computer using the IP address or the node name Brother machine from your in the Windows command prompt or Mac Terminal application: computer.
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Home > Troubleshooting > AirPrint Problems AirPrint Problems Difficulties Suggestions My machine is not displayed in the printer list. Make sure your machine is turned on. Make sure your machine and your mobile device or Mac are connected to the same network. Move your mobile device closer to the wireless access point/router, or to your machine.
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Make sure you are loading the document correctly. Scanning difficulties Difficulties Suggestions TWAIN or WIA errors appear when starting to scan. Make sure the Brother TWAIN or WIA driver is selected (Windows) as the primary source in your scanning application. For ™ ™...
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Troubleshooting > Update Your Machine's Firmware Update Your Machine's Firmware To keep your machine up to date, check support.brother.com/downloads periodically for the latest firmware. Without the most current firmware, some of your machine's functions may become unavailable. Related Information •...
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Home > Troubleshooting > Reset Your Machine Reset Your Machine 1. Press Menu. 2. Press a or b to display the [Initial Setup] option, and then press OK. 3. Press a or b to display the [Reset] option, and then press OK. 4.
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Home > Troubleshooting > Reset Your Machine > Reset Functions Overview Reset Functions Overview The following reset functions are available: Unplug the interface cable before you choose Network Settings Reset function, All Settings Reset function or Factory Reset function. Subdivided reset functions are not available for some models. 1.
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Home > Routine Maintenance Routine Maintenance • Replace Supplies • Clean the Machine • Pack and Ship Your Machine...
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• Availability of toner cartridges differs from one country to another. Visit the following website or contact your local Brother office for further details. • Be sure to seal the used supplies tightly in a bag so that toner powder does not spill out of the cartridge.
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Related Information • Routine Maintenance • Replace the Toner Cartridge • Replace the Drum Unit • Reset the Drum Counter...
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Home > Routine Maintenance > Replace Supplies > Replace the Toner Cartridge Replace the Toner Cartridge 1. Make sure the machine is turned on. 2. Open the scanner cover. The pull arm on the left side of the machine will lock. Open the top cover. 3.
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Make sure you put the toner cartridge in correctly or it may separate from the drum unit. 8. Clean the corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the green tab from left to right and right to left several times.
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Although not all non-genuine supplies may cause quality issues, it is possible that some may adversely affect print quality or cause machine malfunction. Brother may charge for repairing your machine if it is proven that non-genuine supplies caused the damage, even if the machine is still covered by the warranty.
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Home > Routine Maintenance > Replace Supplies > Replace the Drum Unit Replace the Drum Unit 1. Make sure the machine is turned on. 2. Open the scanner cover. The pull arm on the left side of the machine will lock. Open the top cover. 3.
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Drum wear and tear occurs due to use and rotation of the drum and interaction with paper, toner, and other materials in the paper path. In designing this product, Brother decided to use the number of rotations of the drum as a reasonable determinant of the drum life. When a drum reaches the factory- established rotation limit corresponding to the rated page yield, the product’s LCD will advise you to...
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Brother may charge for repairing your machine if it is proven that non-genuine supplies caused the damage, even if the machine is still covered by the warranty. Related Information • Replace Supplies Related Topics: •...
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Home > Routine Maintenance > Replace Supplies > Reset the Drum Counter Reset the Drum Counter When you replace the drum unit with a new one, you must reset the drum counter by completing the following steps: IMPORTANT DO NOT reset the drum counter unless you are replacing the drum unit. 1.
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Home > Routine Maintenance > Clean the Machine Clean the Machine Clean the outside and inside of the machine regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth. When you replace the toner cartridge or the drum unit, make sure you clean the inside of the machine. If printed pages are stained with toner, clean the inside of the machine with a dry, lint-free cloth.
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Home > Routine Maintenance > Clean the Machine > Clean the Scanner Clean the Scanner Before starting the cleaning procedure, see Related Information: Clean the Machine. 1. Press and hold to turn the machine off. 2. Lift the document cover (1). Clean the white plastic surface (2) and scanner glass (3) underneath it with a soft lint-free cloth moistened with water.
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Home > Routine Maintenance > Clean the Machine > Clean the Corona Wire Clean the Corona Wire If you have print quality problems or the control panel displays [Drum !] status, clean the corona wire. 1. Open the scanner cover. The pull arm on the left side of the machine will lock. Open the top cover. 2.
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5. Close the top cover. Lift the scanner cover slightly, pull the pull arm on the left side of the machine towards you, and then close the scanner cover using both hands. Related Information • Clean the Machine Related Topics: •...
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Home > Routine Maintenance > Clean the 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. Before starting the cleaning procedure, see Related Information: Clean the Machine. If you have paper feed problems, clean the pick-up rollers as follows: 1.
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Home > Routine Maintenance > Pack and Ship Your Machine Pack and Ship Your Machine WARNING When you move the machine, carry the machine as shown in the illustration. If for any reason you must ship your machine, carefully repack the machine in the original packaging to avoid any damage during transit.
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4. Pack the machine, the printed materials, and the AC power cord (if applicable) in the original carton with the original packing material as shown. (The original packing material may differ depending on your country.) The illustrations may differ from the actual packing materials. The materials vary depending on your model. 5.
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Home > Machine Settings Machine Settings Customise settings and features to make your machine a more efficient work tool. • Check Your Machine's Password • Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel • Change Machine Settings Using Web Based Management...
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Home > Machine Settings > Check Your Machine's Password Check Your Machine's Password If prompted to enter a password, check the following information: >> Find the Default Password >> Change the Password >> Reset the Password Find the Default Password The default password to manage this machine's settings is located on the back of the machine and marked "Pwd".
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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 • Print Reports • Settings and Features Tables...
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Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > In the Event of Power Failure (Memory Storage) In the Event of Power Failure (Memory Storage) Your menu settings are stored permanently, and in the event of a power failure will not be lost.Temporary settings (for example, Contrast) are lost.
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Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings General Settings • About Deep Sleep Mode • Set Auto Power Off Mode • Reduce Toner Consumption • Set the Continue Mode • Change the Language on the LCD...
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The Deep Sleep Mode setting cannot be disabled due to environmental considerations. Applicable Models Machine's Control Panel in Deep Conditions That Will Wake the Sleep Mode Machine DCP-L1630W/DCP-L1632W The LCD displays Deep Sleep. • The machine receives a job. • Someone presses a button on the control panel.
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Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Set Auto Power Off Mode Set Auto Power Off Mode If the machine does not receive any jobs for a certain length of time, based on your model and settings, the machine will automatically enter Power Off mode.
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Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Reduce Toner Consumption Reduce Toner Consumption Using the Toner Save feature may reduce toner consumption. When Toner Save is set to on, the print on your documents appears lighter.
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Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Set the Continue Mode Set the Continue Mode The Continue Mode forces the machine to continue printing after the control panel or the Status Monitor displays "Replace Toner".
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Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > General Settings > Change the Language on the LCD Change the Language on the LCD Change the LCD language if needed. This feature is not available in some countries. 1.
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Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > Print Reports Print Reports • Reports • Print a Report...
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Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > Print Reports > Reports Reports The following reports are available: User Settings The User Settings report prints a list of your current settings. Printer Settings The Printer Settings report prints a list of your current printer settings. Network Configuration (Models with network functionality) The Network Configuration report prints a list of your current network settings.
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Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > Print Reports > Print a Report Print a Report 1. Press Menu. 2. Press a or b to display the [Print Reports] option, and then press OK. 3.
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Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > Settings and Features Tables Settings and Features Tables The Settings tables will help you understand the menu selections and options that are found in the machine’s programs. •...
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Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel > Settings and Features Tables > Settings Tables (2 Line LCD DCP models) Settings Tables (2 Line LCD DCP models) >> [General Setup] >> [Copy] >> [Printer] >> [Network] >>...
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[Printer] [Printer] Level 3 Descriptions Resolution Select a print resolution. Density Increase or decrease the print density. Test Print Print a test page. Auto Continue Select this setting if you want the machine to clear paper size errors or media type errors, and to use the paper in the tray.
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Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Descriptions WLAN(Wi-Fi) TCP/IP Boot Select the Boot method that best suits your Method needs. IP Address Enter the IP address. Subnet Enter the Subnet mask. Mask Gateway Enter the Gateway address. Node Name Enter the Node name.
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Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Descriptions Wi-Fi Direct Device Info. When the machine is not connected, the LCD displays Not Connected. IP Address View your machine's current IP Address. Status Info. Status View the current Wi-Fi Direct network status. Signal View the current Wi-Fi Direct network signal strength.
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[Initial Setup] [Initial Setup] Level 3 Level 4 Descriptions Reset Machine Reset Restore all the machine settings that you have changed. Network Reset Restore all network settings back to the factory settings. All Settings Restore all the machine's settings back to the factory settings. Factory Reset Restore all the machine's settings to the factory defaults.
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Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings Using Web Based Management Change Machine Settings Using Web Based Management Web Based Management is a utility that uses a standard web browser to manage your machine using the Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP) or Hyper Text Transfer Protocol over Secure Socket Layer (HTTPS). •...
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Home > Machine Settings > Change Machine Settings Using Web Based Management > What is Web Based Management? What is Web Based Management? Web Based Management is a utility that uses a standard web browser to manage your machine using the Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP) or Hyper Text Transfer Protocol over Secure Socket Layer (HTTPS).
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You can also find the default password in the Network Configuration Report or on the Printer Settings page. >> Access Web Based Management from your Web Browser >> Access Web Based Management from Brother iPrint&Scan (Windows/Mac) >> Access Web Based Management from Brother Utilities (Windows) Access Web Based Management from your Web Browser 1.
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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 select your model name from the list. Click OK.
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1. Start Web Based Management. See Access Web Based Management. You can access Web Based Management from the following • Brother iPrint&Scan (Windows) • Brother iPrint&Scan (Mac) • Your Web Browser •...
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Home > Appendix Appendix • Specifications • Supplies • Brother Help and Customer Support...
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Approximately 40 W at 25°C Ready Approximately 2.7 W Sleep • (DCP-L1632W) Deep Sleep Approximately 1.2 W • (DCP-L1630W) Approximately 1.0 W Approximately 0.28 W Power Off Dimensions Unit: mm (Typical outline view) * : 385 ** : 255 *** : 340 Weight (with supplies) 7.3 kg...
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Humidity Operating 20% to 80% (without condensation) Storage 20% to 80% (without condensation) Measured when the machine is connected using the same network connection as the ENERGY STAR Ver. 3.1 test method. Measured according to IEC 62301 Edition 2.0. Power consumption varies slightly depending on the usage environment. Measured in accordance with the method described in ISO 7779.
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Scanning Width Maximum 210 mm Maximum 600 × 1200 dpi scanning with the WIA driver in Windows 10 and Windows 11 (resolution up to 19200 × 19200 dpi can be selected by using the scanner utility) Printer Specifications Resolution Up to 2400 x 600 dpi (HQ1200 technology) Up to 20 pages/minute (A4 size) Print Speed 1-sided Print...
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An Internet connection is required to install the software if the installation disc is not supplied. Third party USB ports are not supported. For WIA, 1200x1200 resolution. Brother Scanner Utility enables to enhance up to 19200 x 19200 dpi. ™...
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Status Monitor. For more information about the supplies for your machine, visit go.brother/original or contact your local Brother dealer. Supply product codes vary by country and region. Toner Cartridge For Australia and New Zealand...
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Approximately 10,000 pages based on one page per job (A4/Letter single-sided pages). The number of pages may be affected due to a variety of factors including but not limited to media type and media size. Related Information • Appendix...
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Brother product. Further product and support information is available from your local Brother office website. Visit global.brother/en/gateway to find the contact details for your local Brother office and to register your new product. Related Information •...
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These machines are approved for use in the country of purchase only. Local Brother companies or their dealers may only support machines purchased in their own countries. OCE/ASA/SAF/GLF Version 0...