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General| Color Printing | Yes |
|---|---|
| Maximum Print Resolution | 1200 x 6000 dpi |
| Print Speed (Black) | 20 ppm |
| Paper Capacity | 100 sheets |
| Display | LCD |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 3000 pages |
| Connectivity | USB |
| Media sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, A5, Executive |
| Scanner Type | Flatbed |
Explains the role of printer driver software for translating computer data for the printer.
Lists key features of the high-quality ink jet printer.
Importance of selecting appropriate paper for high-quality printing.
Step-by-step guide on how to print a document from a computer.
Explains the machine's ability to print, send, and receive faxes concurrently.
How to clear data remaining in the printer's memory.
Guidance on checking and improving print quality.
Describes the function of the printer operation keys.
Explains how to monitor the machine's status via icons and the Status Monitor utility.
Instructions on disabling the Status Monitor application.
Step-by-step guide to access and configure printer driver settings.
Adjust media type and print quality settings.
Configure page layout settings for printing.
Adjust color matching and halftone settings.
Adjust color enhancement settings for images.
Adjust the print size of documents.
Add watermarks to printed documents.
Configure printing of date and time on documents.
Set up quick print profiles for faster printing.
Select media type and print quality settings on the Basic tab.
Adjust paper size, layout, orientation, copies, and page order.
Select the paper source tray for printing (specific model).
Up to 1200 x 6000 dpi for precise images; highest resolution, slowest speed.
1200 x 2400 dpi suitable for photographs.
1200 x 1200 dpi for better quality than Normal.
750 x 750 dpi to avoid banding; use with Plain Paper or Transparencies.
600 x 600 dpi for good quality with typical print speed.
600 x 300 dpi for better quality than Fast mode.
600 x 150 dpi for fastest print mode and lowest ink consumption.
Print heads print in both directions for faster speeds.
Use for fine horizontal bands; prints at increased resolution.
Analyzes image to improve sharpness, white balance, and color density.
Adjusts the total amount of color in an image.
Adjusts the hue of white areas for color correction.
Enhances image detail and clarity.
Allows automatic adjustment of picture settings.
Adjusts the overall brightness of the image.
Adjusts the contrast between light and dark areas.
Adjusts the intensity of individual color channels.
Enter custom document dimensions, width and height, in mm or inches.
Adds borders to pages printed on a single sheet.
Sets document orientation to Portrait or Landscape.
Prints complete sets of copies in order.
Prints pages in reverse order.
Allows printing color documents in black and white using grayscale.
Selects color matching and halftone method based on image type.
Manually select color matching methods like Match Monitor, Natural, or Vivid.
Explains Diffusion and Dither methods for arranging dots to express halftones.
Adjusts document print size using features like Off, Fit to Paper Size, Free, or Mirror Print.
Adds logos or text as watermarks, with options for placement and appearance.
Prints watermark image in the background of the document.
Prints only the outline of the watermark.
Offers choices for watermark application: On all pages, first page, from second page, or custom.
Customizes watermark size, position, text, and bitmap images.
Sets printer functions like Print Date & Time.
Prints the date and time from the computer's system clock onto documents.
Allows quick selection of driver settings via the task tray icon.
Reports ink volume and printer status, with default setting as 'on'.
Offers FAQs, user guides, and driver updates for Brother products.
Checks and downloads updated printer drivers from the Brother website.
Displays a list of current driver settings.
Explains scanning using WIA and TWAIN drivers on Windows XP.
Details using TWAIN compliant driver for scanning on older Windows.
Directs users to Macintosh scanning instructions.
Directs users to OCR software instructions.
Explains WIA for scanning on Windows XP, and TWAIN driver availability.
Step-by-step guide to initiate scanning from software.
Scanning documents using the Automatic Document Feeder.
Using optional TWAIN driver for Windows XP.
Details how TWAIN drivers facilitate communication between scanners and applications.
Sets output image type, affecting resolution and scan type.
Details available scanning resolutions and compatible color depths.
Sets scan type to Black & White, Gray Scale, or Color.
Adjusts image brightness using a slide bar or input input.
Adjusts contrast, emphasizing dark/light areas or gray details.
Lists standard and custom document sizes for scanning.
Details how to define custom document dimensions for scanning.
Steps to change the default scanning quality settings.
Steps to change the default file format for black & white scans.
Steps to change the default file format for color scans.
Explains Desktop View and Page View for displaying scanned items.
Describes the filing system for organizing documents in PaperPort.
How PaperPort creates links to other applications for easy access.
How PaperPort uses OmniPage OCR to convert images to editable text.
Ways to import files into PaperPort from other applications.
Exporting PaperPort items into various file formats.
Steps to save a PaperPort item as an image file.
Instructions for uninstalling PaperPort and OmniPage OCR.
Overview of ControlCenter2.0's functions like scanning, copying, and PC-FAX.
Steps to disable ControlCenter2.0 from starting automatically on computer startup.
Details the SCAN functions: Image, OCR, E-mail, and File.
Scan directly to graphic applications like MS Paint.
Scan documents to OCR applications for editable text output.
Scan documents directly into an E-mail application as attachments.
Scan directly to a disk file, allowing configuration of file type and folder.
Customize button names and settings for specific scanning requirements.
Access media card files (Open PCC Folder, Copy From PCC, Copy To Application).
Using PC and printer driver for enhanced copy operations.
Buttons for sending/receiving faxes, address book, and setup.
Scan and send documents as faxes using PC-FAX software.
Receive PC-FAXes, with options to view received faxes.
Open the Brother PC-FAX address book to manage contacts.
Configure PC-FAX sending settings.
Configure machine settings or check ink levels.
Open the Remote Setup Program to configure machine settings.
Open the Set Quick-Dial window for remote setup.
Check the ink status of the cartridges.
Scan images directly into graphics applications like Microsoft Paint.
Add custom applications to the Target Application list for scanning.
Guide for configuring custom scan buttons for Scan to Image.
Guide for configuring custom scan buttons for Scan to OCR.
Guide for configuring custom scan buttons for Scan to E-mail.
Guide for configuring custom scan buttons for Scan to File.
Open Windows Explorer to show files and folders on the media card.
Copy files from media card to hard disk with folder settings.
Copy files from media card to specific application folders.
Scan and send documents as faxes using PC-FAX software.
Start receiving PC-FAXes and view received faxes.
Add, amend, or delete contacts in the PC-FAX address book.
Configure PC-FAX sending settings.
Open the Remote Setup Program to configure machine settings.
Open the Set Quick-Dial window for remote setup.
Check the ink status of the cartridges.
Configure MFC settings using the Remote Setup application.
Send PC-FAXes, attach cover pages, and manage recipients.
Enter information to create Fax Header and Cover Page.
Configure PC-FAX sending, including user interface and header options.
Enter number to access an outside line for faxing.
Add header information to the top of fax pages.
Choose between Simple Style or Facsimile Style user interfaces for PC-FAX.
Select address book (Brother or Outlook Express) for PC-FAX sending.
Register or change dial numbers for Speed-Dial buttons.
Access the PC-FAX Address Book dialog box.
Add, edit, and save member information in the address book.
Combine multiple recipients into a group for broadcasting faxes.
Edit or delete member and group information.
Delete member or group entries from the address book.
Export the address book to ASCII text or Vcard format.
Import ASCII text files or Vcards into the address book.
Access the PC-Fax Cover Page setup screen.
Input details for To, From, Comment, Form, BMP file, and page numbering.
Send files as faxes using the Facsimile style interface.
Redial the last five fax numbers.
Send files as faxes using the Simple style interface.
Steps to start the PC-FAX receiving software.
Configure PC-FAX receiving setup via the taskbar icon.
How to view new PC-FAX messages and understand icon status.
Instructions for accessing media card files using USB.
Instructions for accessing media card files via network.
Information on PC licenses included and additional licenses.
Steps to register your PC with the machine for network scanning.
Specify the network scanner by its IP address.
Specify the network scanner by its Node Name.
Search for and select available network devices.
Enter PC name for display on machine's LCD, set PIN for security.
Scan documents to a designated PC's E-mail application over the network.
Scan documents directly to a designated PC's graphics application over the network.
Scan documents to a designated PC for OCR conversion over the network.
Scan documents directly to a designated PC and save as files over the network.
Connect and set up the machine with a USB-equipped Macintosh.
Select media type for optimal print results on Macintosh.
Choose print quality settings for documents on Macintosh.
Configure page setup options like paper size and orientation.
Steps to set paper size, orientation, and scale for printing.
Control special printing features like quality, media type, and color/grayscale.
Select printer and set up document printing for older Mac OS versions.
Send faxes directly from Macintosh applications.
Steps for sending faxes from Mac OS X applications.
Use vCards from Mac OS X Address Book to address faxes.
Send faxes directly from Macintosh applications on older Mac OS versions.
Use Macintosh TWAIN driver for scanning with applications.
Steps to access the scanner setup dialog on Macintosh.
Scan a whole page or a portion after pre-scanning on Macintosh.
Scan a low-resolution preview and crop unwanted areas.
Configure image settings like resolution on Macintosh.
Select scanning resolution for finer image output.
Set scan type to Black & White, Gray, or Color on Macintosh.
Set the document size for scanning, including custom dimensions.
Scan business cards using specific size setting.
Adjust image brightness and contrast for optimal results.
Adjust image brightness using a slider or input value.
Adjust image contrast by dragging a slider or entering a value.
Document management software for scanning, OCR, and image editing.
Lists hardware and software requirements for Presto! PageManager.
Contact information for technical support by region.
Disable ControlCenter2.0 from automatically loading on startup.
Scan functions: Image, OCR, E-mail, File on Macintosh.
Scan images directly into graphics applications like Apple PreView.
Add custom applications to the Target Application list for Macintosh scanning.
Configure Scan to OCR on Macintosh for text conversion.
Scan documents to E-mail application as attachments on Macintosh.
Lists supported file types for Macintosh email attachments.
Scan images and save to file types/folders on Macintosh.
Set custom preferences for Macintosh scanning actions.
Configure custom scan buttons for Scan to Image on Macintosh.
Configure custom scan buttons for Scan to OCR on Macintosh.
Configure custom scan buttons for Scan to E-mail on Macintosh.
Configure custom scan buttons for Scan to File on Macintosh.
Configure Copy buttons for advanced copy functions on Macintosh.
Configure machine settings or check ink levels on Macintosh.
Open Remote Setup Program for machine settings on Macintosh.
Open Set Quick-Dial window for Remote Setup on Macintosh.
Open Maintenance window to display ink levels on Macintosh.
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