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General| Display | LCD |
|---|---|
| Product color | Black |
| Built-in display | Yes |
| Display diagonal | 1.77 \ |
| Market positioning | Home & office |
| Internal memory | 128 MB |
| Card reader integrated | No |
| Sound pressure level (copying) | 50 dB |
| Print technology | Inkjet |
| Maximum resolution | 1200 x 6000 DPI |
| Duplex printing mode | Auto |
| Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) mono | 12 ipm |
| Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) color | 6 ipm |
| Time to first page (black, normal) | 8 s |
| Duplex print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) mono | 3 ipm |
| Duplex print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) color | 1.7 ipm |
| Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 27 ppm |
| Print speed (color, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 10 ppm |
| Standard interfaces | USB 2.0, Wireless LAN |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Copier resize | 25 - 400 % |
| Maximum copy resolution | 1200 x 600 DPI |
| Package depth | 249 mm |
| Package width | 447 mm |
| Package height | 457 mm |
| Package weight | 10100 g |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.2 W |
| Power consumption (sleep) | 1 W |
| Power consumption (standby) | 3.5 W |
| Power consumption (printing) | 16 W |
| Power consumption (average operating) | - W |
| Sustainability certificates | Nordic Swan Ecolabel, ENERGY STAR |
| Faxing | Mono faxing |
| Fax memory | 170 pages |
| Modem speed | 14.4 Kbit/s |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Security algorithms | 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK |
| Mobile printing technologies | Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service |
| Paper input type | Paper tray |
| Total input capacity | 100 sheets |
| Total output capacity | 50 sheets |
| Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity | 20 sheets |
| Paper tray media types | Plain paper |
| Borderless printing media sizes | A4 |
| Scan to | E-mail, File, Image, OCR |
| Scanner type | Flatbed & ADF scanner |
| Input color depth | 30 bit |
| Output color depth | 24 bit |
| Maximum scan resolution | 19200 x 19200 DPI |
| Optical scanning resolution | 1200 x 2400 DPI |
| Digital sender | - |
| Maximum duty cycle | - pages per month |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84433100 |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 341 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 400 mm |
| Height | 172 mm |
Key checks and considerations before operating the machine for the first time.
Description of the buttons and indicators on the machine's control panel.
Explanation of icons and information displayed on the machine's LCD screen.
Details on navigating and operating the machine's touchscreen interface.
Information regarding new updates or messages from Brother.
Overview of the machine's settings menu.
Instructions on how to operate the touchscreen.
Guide to launching Brother applications on Windows.
Instructions for loading various paper types.
Guidance on placing documents for scanning or copying.
Steps for printing documents and photos from a Windows computer.
Steps for printing documents and photos from a Mac computer.
Scanning directly from the machine's scan button.
Scanning photos and documents using a Windows computer.
Scanning photos and documents using a Mac computer.
Instructions for copying single or multiple documents.
Adjusting the size of copied images.
Instructions for making two-sided copies to save paper.
Guidance on copying identification cards onto a single page.
Using ink save mode for lighter printing and outline emphasis.
Comprehensive guide to sending faxes.
Instructions and settings for receiving faxes.
Information on voice operations and fax number management.
Details on connecting external telephone devices.
Information on printing fax transmission reports.
Sending and receiving faxes directly from a computer.
Printing photos directly from memory cards or USB drives.
Copying photos from media to a computer.
Printing and editing photos using ControlCenter4.
Overview of network features supported by OS.
Using software to configure network settings.
Alternative methods for wireless network setup.
Information on advanced network capabilities.
Technical details for advanced network configuration.
Accessing online services for uploading/viewing images and files.
Printing to a registered printer via Google account.
Wireless printing solution for Apple devices.
Wireless printing from Windows mobile devices.
Printing service for Android devices.
Printing and scanning from mobile devices using Brother app.
Using NFC for transactions and data exchange.
Overview of Brother's ControlCenter4 software for Windows.
Lists common error messages and their solutions.
Steps to clear paper jams from the ADF.
Instructions to locate and remove jammed paper.
General troubleshooting guide for machine issues.
Solutions for common paper handling and printing issues.
Troubleshooting common telephone and fax line issues.
Solutions for less common copying and scanning issues.
Troubleshooting common network connectivity issues.
Troubleshooting issues related to Google Cloud Print.
Troubleshooting issues related to AirPrint.
Guide to checking and improving print quality.
Steps to adjust print alignment for clearer text.
How to check the ink level in the cartridges.
Using software to monitor machine status on Windows.
Using software to monitor machine status on Mac.
Overview of available machine reset functions.
Step-by-step guide to replacing ink cartridges.
Instructions for cleaning various parts of the machine.
Steps to check machine status and performance.
Adjusting paper feed to resolve vertical lines in prints.
Adjusting print settings to resolve quality issues.
Instructions for packing and shipping the machine.
Modifying settings directly on the machine's control panel.
Modifying settings using computer software.
Reference table for settings on 1.8" Color LCD models.
Reference table for features on 1.8" Color LCD models.
Reference table for settings on 2.7" touchscreen models.
Reference table for features on 2.7" touchscreen models.
Technical specifications of the machine.
How to enter text using the machine's interface.
Details on compatible ink and paper supplies.
Contact information and resources for Brother support.
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