Brother MFC-L2701DW - User Manual

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Questions and Answers

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James HudsonSep 23, 2025
Why I cannot send a fax from my Brother MFC-L2701DW?
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  Michele DillonSep 23, 2025
  Check all line cord connections. Make sure the telephone line cord is plugged into the telephone wall socket and the LINE socket of the machine. If you subscribe to DSL or VoIP services, contact your service provider for connection instructions. Make sure you pressed Fax and the machine is in Fax mode. Print the Transmission Verification Report and check for an error. Contact your administrator to check your Secure Function Lock Settings. Ask the other party to check that the receiving machine has paper.
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mvaughnAug 23, 2025
Why is 2-sided printing disabled on my Brother MFC-L2701DW?
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  David LaneAug 25, 2025
  2-sided printing is disabled on your Brother printer because the back cover of the machine is not closed completely. Close the back cover of the machine until it locks in the closed position.
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Mathew WatsonAug 25, 2025
What to do if my Brother MFC-L2701DW says 'Jam Inside'?
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  Carol LeeAug 26, 2025
  If your Brother printer displays 'Jam Inside', open the front cover and remove the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly. Then, pull out the jammed paper. Close the front cover. If the error message remains, press Start.
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Michelle DiazAug 27, 2025
Why does my Brother Printer say 'No Paper'?
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  Paul ThompsonAug 27, 2025
  The 'No Paper' message on your Brother printer indicates that the machine is out of paper, or the paper is not loaded correctly in the paper tray. Refill the paper in the paper tray, ensuring the paper guides are set to the correct size. Alternatively, remove the paper and load it again, making sure the paper guides are correctly adjusted, and avoid overfilling the paper tray.
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andrewjohnsonAug 27, 2025
How to fix 'Jam Tray' error on Brother MFC-L2701DW Printer?
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  Bryan MarksAug 27, 2025
  If your Brother printer shows a 'Jam Tray' error, pull the paper tray out completely and remove the jammed paper. Then, put the paper tray firmly back into the machine.
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brianlewisSep 16, 2025
How to improve fax sending quality on Brother MFC-L2701DW?
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  Andrew JenkinsSep 16, 2025
  Try changing your resolution to Fine or S.Fine. Make a copy to check your machine’s scanner operation. If the copy quality is not good, clean the scanner.
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Ann CastilloSep 13, 2025
What does 'Size Error DX' mean on my Brother MFC-L2701DW?
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  Craig MckenzieSep 13, 2025
  If your Brother printer displays 'Size Error DX', the paper size specified in the printer driver and the machine's menu are not available for automatic 2-sided printing. Press Stop/Exit. Choose a paper size supported by 2-sided printing. Paper size available for automatic 2-sided printing is A4. (For Philippines: Letter, Legal and Folio)
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Michelle ScottSep 15, 2025
Why does my Brother Printer say 'Scan Unable'?
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  ebellSep 15, 2025
  If your Brother printer displays 'Scan Unable', it means the document is too long for 2-sided scanning. Press Stop/Exit and use an appropriate size paper for 2-sided scanning.
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Tammy HodgesSep 5, 2025
How to resolve 'Jam 2-sided' error on Brother Printer?
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  fmckaySep 6, 2025
  If your Brother printer displays a 'Jam 2-sided' error, it means the paper is jammed underneath the paper tray or the fuser unit. Pull the paper tray and the 2-sided tray out completely, open the back cover and then remove the jammed paper. Close the back cover, and put the paper tray and the 2-sided tray firmly back in the machine.
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Dwayne AcostaSep 3, 2025
What does 'Drum !' mean on my Brother Printer and how to fix it?
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  Jessica ButlerSep 3, 2025
  The 'Drum !' message on your Brother printer indicates that the corona wire on the drum unit must be cleaned or the drum unit or the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly is not installed correctly. Clean the corona wire on the drum unit. Also put the toner cartridge in the drum unit. Then reinstall the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly in the machine.

Summary

General Information

Control Panel Overview

Explains the layout and functions of the printer's control panel buttons and displays.

Access Brother Utilities

Guide to launching Brother's utility applications for enhanced machine functionality.

Initial Setup

Steps to perform the initial setup of the machine, including date, time, and volume settings.

Paper Handling

Load Paper

Instructions for loading paper correctly into the paper tray for printing.

Set the Check Size

How to configure the machine to check paper size automatically when the tray is inserted.

Change the Paper Size

Procedures for updating the machine's paper size setting to match loaded paper.

Change the Paper Type

Steps to set the paper type in the machine for optimal print quality.

Using Special Paper

Guidelines and warnings for using special types of paper with the machine.

Print

Print from Your Computer (Windows)

Instructions for sending print jobs from a Windows computer to the Brother machine.

Print on Both Sides of the Paper (Windows)

How to perform automatic duplex printing from a Windows computer.

Print More Than One Page on a Single Sheet of Paper (N in 1) (Windows)

Guide to printing multiple document pages onto a single sheet of paper.

Printing on Envelopes, Thick Paper, or Labels

Instructions for printing on various media types like envelopes and labels using the manual feed slot.

Printing on Plain Paper, Thin Paper, Recycled Paper, or Bond Paper using the Manual Feed Slot

How to print single sheets of various paper types using the manual feed slot.

Copy

Copy a Document

Step-by-step guide to making copies of documents using the machine's scanner or ADF.

Copy Option

Details on adjusting copy settings like quality, brightness, contrast, and enlargement.

Copy Multiple Pages on Both Sides of the Paper

How to perform 2-sided copying for multiple pages using different layout options.

Copy a 2-sided Document Using the Scanner Glass

Specific steps for 2-sided copying when using the scanner glass.

Copy Both Sides of an ID Card onto One Page

How to use the 2-in-1 (ID) Copy feature to copy both sides of an ID onto one page.

Scan

Scan from Your Computer (Windows)

Instructions for scanning documents and photos from a computer using Brother software.

Save Scanned Documents and Photos to a Folder as a PDF File Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows)

Guide to saving scanned files as PDFs using the ControlCenter4 application.

Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine

How to initiate scans directly from the machine's control panel buttons.

Fax

Set Your Station ID

Procedure for setting the machine's identification (name and fax number) for outgoing faxes.

Set Telephone Line Compatibility for Interference and VoIP Systems

How to adjust compatibility settings to improve fax transmission over different phone lines.

Receive Modes

Explanation of different modes for receiving faxes automatically or manually.

Choose the Correct Receive Mode

A guide to selecting the appropriate fax receive mode based on line setup.

Set the F;T Ring Time (Fast Double-ring)

Setting the duration of the fast double-ring alert for voice calls in Fax/Tel mode.

Set the Number of Rings Before the Machine Answers (Ring Delay)

Configuring the number of rings before the machine automatically answers incoming calls.

Store One Touch Dial Numbers

How to save frequently used fax numbers for quick dialing.

Store Speed Dial Numbers

Instructions for storing up to 200 numbers with codes for speed dialing.

Change or Delete One Touch Dial Numbers

Procedures for editing or removing stored One Touch dial numbers.

Change or Delete Speed Dial Numbers

Methods for modifying or deleting stored Speed Dial entries.

Telephone Services and External Devices

Information on connecting and using voice mail, VoIP, and external answering devices.

Send a Fax

Step-by-step instructions for sending a fax from the machine.

Fax Using Your Computer (PC-FAX)

Guidance on sending and receiving faxes directly from a computer using PC-FAX software.

Troubleshooting

Identify the Problem

Initial checks and steps to identify the cause of machine issues.

Error and Maintenance Messages

Explains common error messages and their corresponding causes and actions.

Document and Paper Jams

Steps to find and clear different types of document and paper jams within the machine.

Appendix

How to Enter Text on Your Brother Machine

Instructions for entering text and characters using the machine's control panel.

Supplies

Information on replacement toner cartridges and drum units for the machine.

Index

Brother MFC-L2701DW Specifications

General

Printer Type	Laser
Functions	Print, Copy, Scan, Fax
Print Resolution	Up to 2400 x 600 dpi
Automatic Duplex Printing	Yes
Connectivity	USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi
Paper Input Capacity	250 sheets
ADF Capacity	35 sheets
Monthly Duty Cycle	Up to 10, 000 pages
Maximum Copy Resolution	Up to 600 x 600 dpi
Fax Speed	33.6 kbps
Processor Speed	266 MHz
Memory	64 MB
Maximum Paper Size	A4
Dimensions	409 x 398.5 x 316.5 mm
Print Speed	30 ppm
Copy Speed	30 cpm
Scanner Type	Flatbed, ADF
Mobile Printing	Brother iPrint&Scan, Google Cloud Print, Apple AirPrint