Brother MFC-5860CN User Manual

Introduction
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1
Protocols 1
TCP/IP Protocols 1
Protocols are the standardized sets of rules for transmitting data on a network. Protocols allow users to gain
access to network-connected resources.
The print server used on this Brother product supports the TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet
Protocol) protocols.
TCP/IP is the most popular set of protocols and can be used in almost all operating systems such as
Windows
®
, Macintosh
®
and Linux.The following TCP/IP protocols are available on this Brother product.
DHCP/BOOTP/RARP 1
By using the DHCP/BOOTP/RARP protocols, the IP address can be automatically configured.
Note
To use the DHCP/BOOTP/RARP protocols, please contact your Network Administrator.
APIPA 1
If you do not assign an IP address manually (using the MFL-Pro Suite Installation or BRAdmin software) or
automatically (using a DHCP/BOOTP/RARP server), the Automatic Private IP Addressing (APIPA) protocol
will automatically assign an IP address from the range 169.254.1.0 to 169.254.254.255.
DNS client 1
The Brother print server supports the Domain Name Service (DNS) client function. This function allows the
print server to communicate with other devices by using its DNS name.
LPR/LPD 1
Commonly used printing protocol on a TCP/IP network.
Port 9100 1
Another commonly used printing protocol on a TCP/IP network.
mDNS 1
mDNS allows the Brother print server to automatically configure itself to work in a Mac OS
®
X Simple Network
Configured system. (Mac OS
®
X 10.2.4 or greater).
TELNET 1
The Brother print server supports TELNET server for command line configuration.
SNMP 1
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is used to manage network devices including computers,
routers and Brother network ready machines.

Brother MFC-5860CN Specifications

General

Print technology	Inkjet
Maximum resolution	6000 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)	30 ppm
Print speed (color, normal quality, A4/US Letter)	25 ppm
Mac compatibility	Yes
Compatible memory cards	CF, MMC, MS Pro, SD, xD
Scan speed	4 sec/page
Scan file formats	BMP, PDF, PNG, TIFF
Dimensions (WxDxH)	440 x 395 x 302 mm
Networking features	10/100Base-TX
All-in-one functions	Fax, Scan
Standard input trays	2
Standard media sizes	A4, LTR, LGL, EXE, A5, A6, Photo 4x6\
Media types supported	Plain, Inkjet, Glossy, Transparency
Color all-in-one functions	copy, fax, print, scan
Maximum print size	210 x 297 mm
Maximum ISO A-series paper size	A4
Digital sender	No
Number of print cartridges	4
Scan to	E-mail, File, Image, OCR
Scanner type	Flatbed scanner
Grayscale levels	256
Input color depth	48 bit
Copier resize	25 - 400 %
Maximum copy resolution	1200 x 1200 DPI
Maximum number of copies	99 copies
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)	22 cpm
Copy speed (color, normal quality, A4)	20 cpm
Faxing	Color faxing
Fax memory	400 pages
Modem speed	33.6 Kbit/s
Fax coding methods	JPEG, MH, MMR (Fax coding method), MR
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)	100
Total input capacity	350 sheets
Total output capacity	50 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity	35 sheets
Display	LCD
Market positioning	Home & office
Standard interfaces	Ethernet, USB 2.0
Bundled software	Brother MFL-Pro Suite Brother ControlCentre 3 ScanSoft PaperPort Brother ControlCentre 2 (Mac) NewSoft Presto! (Mac)
Package weight	15300 g