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To print the document:
3From your Macintosh application software, click File menu and select Page Setup. You can 
change the settings for Paper Size, Orientation and Scaling, then click OK.
4From application software, click File menu and select Print. Click Print to start printing.
If you want to change Copies, Pages, Resolution, Paper Source and Media 
Type, select your settings before clicking Print.
Option Setup allows you to change Duplex.
 
						

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Using Brother TWAIN Scanner Driver with 
Your Apple
® Macintosh®
The Brother MFC Software Suite includes a TWAIN Scanner driver for Macintosh®. This 
Macintosh® TWAIN Scanner driver can be used with applications that support the TWAIN 
specification.
Accessing the Scanner
Run your Macintosh TWAIN-compliant application software. The first time you use the Brother 
Twain driver, set it as default by choosing the Select Source. Afterwards, for each document you 
scan choose Acquire Image or select Scan. The scanner setup dialog box will appear.
Scanning a Document into Your Macintosh G3, G4 or 
iMac™/iBook™
1Insert the document face up in the ADF, or face down on the glass platen, again.
2Adjust the following settings, if needed, in the scanner setup dialog box:
Resolution
Colour Type
Brightness
Contrast
Scanning Area
3Click Start.
When scanning is finished, the image will appear in your graphics application.
 
						

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Settings in the Scanner Window
Image
Resolution
Choose the scanning resolution from the Resolution pop-up menu. Higher resolutions take more 
memory and transfer time, but can achieve a finer scanned image.
Colour Type
Black & White—Set the Colour Type to Black & White for text or line art. For photographic images, 
set the Colour Type to Grey (Error diffusion) or True Grey.
Grey (Error Diffusion)—is used for documents that contain photographic images or graphics. (Error 
Diffusion is a method for creating simulated grey images by placing black dots in a specific matrix 
instead of true grey dots.)
True Grey—also is used for documents containing photographic images or graphics. This mode is 
more exact because it uses up to 256 shades of grey. It requires the most memory and longest transfer 
time.
Colours: Choose either 8 Bit Color, which scans up to 256 colours or 24 Bit Color which scans up 
to 16.8 million colours. Although using 24 Bit Color creates an image with the most accurate 
colours, the image file will be approximately three times larger than a file created with 8 Bit Colour.
 
						

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Scanning Area
Set the Size to one of the following:
Letter (8.5 x 11 inches)
A4 (210 x 297 mm)
Legal (8.5 x 14 inches)
A5 (148 x 210 mm)
B5 (182 x 257 mm)
Executive (7.25 x 10.5 inches)
Business Card (90 x 60 mm)
Custom (User adjustable from 0.35 x 0.35 inches to 8.5 x 14 inches)
After you choose a custom size, you can adjust the scanning area. Click and hold the mouse button 
as you drag the mouse to crop the image.
Business Card Size
To scan business cards, select the Business Card size setting (90 x 60 mm), and then place the 
business card at the centre of the glass platen.
When scanning photographs or other images for use in a word processor or other graphics 
application, it is a good idea to try different settings for the Contrast, Mode and Resolution to 
determine which settings look best.
Adjust Image
Brightness
Adjust the brightness settings to obtain the best image. The Brother TWAIN Scanner driver offers 
100 brightness settings (-50 to 50). The default value is 0, representing an “average” setting.
You can set the brightness level by dragging the slidebar to the right to lighten the image or to the 
left to darken the image. You can also type a value in the box to set the setting. Click OK.
If the scanned image is too light, set a lower brightness value and scan the document again.
If the image is too dark, set a higher 
brightness value and scan the document 
again.Width: Enter the width of the custom size.
Length: Enter the length of the custom size.
 
						

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Contrast
The contrast setting is adjustable only when you have selected one of the grey scale or colour 
settings, but it is not available when Black & White is selected as the Colour Type.
Increasing the contrast level (by dragging the slidebar to the right) emphasizes dark and light areas 
of the Image, while decreasing the contrast level (by dragging the slidebar to the left) reveals more 
detail in grey areas. Instead of using the slidebar, you can type a value in the box to set the contrast. 
Click OK.
PreScanning an Image
PreScanning allows you to scan an image quickly at a low resolution. A thumbnail version will 
appear in the Scanning Area. This is only a preview of the image, so you can see how it will look. 
The PreScan button is used to preview an image for cropping any unwanted portions from the 
image. When you are satisfied with the preview, click Start to scan the image.
1Insert the document face up in the ADF, or face down on the glass platen.
2Click PreScan.
The entire document will be scanned into your Macintosh will appear in the Scanning Area of 
the Scanner dialog box:
3To scan a portion of the prescanned 
image, click and drag the mouse to crop 
it.
4Insert document face up in the ADF again, if you use the ADF in Step 1.
5Adjust the settings for Resolution, Colour Type, Brightness, Contrast, and Size in the 
Scanner Setup dialog box, as needed.
6Click Start.
This time only the selected area of the document will appear in the Scanning Area.
7Use your application, software for editing and refining the image as usual.
 
						

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8For DOS User
How to Use the machine with Your DOS Application Software
Before working with your application software that runs on DOS, check that the machine’s name 
appears in the printer selection of your application software. If the machine is not listed, you must 
install the printer driver that corresponds to HP LaserJet 5P’s emulations.
The following table shows the combination of printer driver and emulation mode. To get the most 
out of this machine, you should install an HP printer driver in your application software.
•Be sure to choose the proper printer driver in your application software.
•Be sure the printing resolution is set to 600 dpi in your DOS application software.
What Does the Remote Printer Console Do?
The Remote Printer Console (RPC) is a utility program that can run in the DOS environment:
This program allows you to change various printer settings such as emulation, print quality, fonts, 
page setup etc., from your computer screen. Since most DOS applications have a Printer Settings 
menu that overrides the settings made by the RPC, you may not have to use this utility program. This 
utility program is useful for application software that does not control the printer’s settings and 
features.
Installing the Remote Printer Console
Before you install the program, make sure you have the following hardware and software to install 
the program:
Follow these steps to install the remote printer console program:
1Make sure the machine is connected to your computer.
2Start your computer and go to the DOS prompt. If you are in Windows®, exit and return to the 
DOS prompt.
3Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive (substitute your appropriate drive letter 
for “X”).
4At the DOS prompt (C:\>) type X: (X is the letter of your CD-ROM drive) and press Enter. Printer driver supported in your application 
softwareEmulation mode to be selected with the remote 
printer console program
HP LaserJet 5P
™HP LaserJet 5P emulation mode
DOS Version 3.3 or later
Monitor EGA/VGA or compatible
Option Mouse; the mouse driver must be installed.
(You can also operate the program with the keyboard.)
C:\>X:
 
						

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5Type CD DOS and press Enter.
6Type RPCSETUP and press Enter.
7Follow the instructions from the installer.
Running the Remote Printer Console Main Program
Type C:\DOS>RPCX and press the Enter key to start the Remote Printer Console main program.
The Main Screen will appear on your computer screen.
Do not use this program from a DOS window running under Windows.X:\>CD DOS
X:\DOS>RPCSETUP
 
						

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9Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Error Messages
You may occasionally encounter a difficulty with the machine. If this happens, the machine often 
identifies the problem and displays an error message. The list below explains the most common error 
messages, in alphabetical order.
ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE ACTION
CHANGE DRUM SOONThe drum unit is near the end of its 
life.If you have a print quality 
problem, replace the drum unit 
with a new one.
The drum counter was not reset after 
a new drum was fitted.1. Open the front cover and press 
Clear Settings.
2. Press 1 to reset.
CHANGE TONERIf the display shows CHANGE 
TONER and at the same time the 
Toner Empty LED on the control 
panel flashes on and off, you can still 
print. But the toner is depleted and 
the machine is telling you that the 
toner will soon run out.Order a new toner cartridge now.
CHECK DOCUMENTDocuments were not inserted or fed 
properly or document was too long.Do not pull paper out until you see 
Document Jams and Paper Jams, 
page 74.
CHECK CASSETTEMFC cassette is not installed 
properly.Install cassette properly. 
CHECK SCAN LOCKThe scanner lock is locked. Release the scanner lock lever and 
press Stop.
CHECK PAPER
CHECK PAPER #1*
CHECK PAPER #2*
*With optional paper 
trayThe machine is out of paper or paper 
is not properly loaded in the paper 
tray.Refill the paper or remove the 
paper and load it again.
COOLING DOWNThe temperature of the drum unit or 
toner cartridge is too hot. The 
machine will pause its current print 
job and go into cooling down mode. 
During the cooling down mode, you 
will hear the cooling fan running 
while the display on the machine 
shows COOLING DOWN.You must wait and allow the 
machine to resume printing when 
it is ready.
COVER OPENThe front cover was not completely 
closed.Open, then close the front cover.
MACHINE ERROR XXMachine has a mechanical problem. Turn off the power.
Then contact your Brother dealer 
for service.
 
						

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OUT OF MEMORY
(When the machine is 
used as a printer.)The machine memory capacity has 
been exceeded.- Press Reset to delete data 
remaining in the memory of 
the machine.
- If you have installed the 
Windows
® driver, try again 
after setting the True Type 
mode to “Print as Graphics” in 
the PRINT menu of your 
application software.
- Reduce the print resolution or 
reduce the complexity of your 
document.
- Expand the printer memory 
with the optional memory 
board. 
OUT OF MEMORY
(When the machine is 
used as a copier.)The machine memory capacity has 
been exceeded.See Out of Memory Message, page 
14.
PAPER JAMThe recording paper is jammed in the 
machine.See Printer Jam or Paper Jam, 
page 74.
PLS CLEAN DRUMThe primary corona wire of drum unit 
is dirty.Clean the primary corona wire of 
drum unit. (See Cleaning the 
Drum Unit, page 83.)
PLS OPEN COVERA page, piece of paper or paper clip, 
etc. may be jammed inside the 
machine.Open the front cover and remove 
the drum unit. If you see any 
jammed paper or other item, gently 
pull it out. Reinstall the drum unit, 
then close the front cover. If the 
error message remains, open and 
close the front cover again. If the 
machine cannot reset itself and 
return to copy status prompt, it will 
display MACHINE ERROR XX. 
Then contact your Brother dealer 
for service.
TONER EMPTYToner is used up and printing is not 
possible, or toner cartridge is not 
installed into the drum unit.Replace the toner cartridge with a 
new one, or install the toner 
cartridge into the drum unit. (See 
Replacing the Toner Cartridge, 
page 84.) ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE ACTION
 
						

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Document Jams and Paper Jams
Based upon where the original document or printed sheet is jammed, follow the appropriate set of 
instructions to remove it.
Document Jam in the Top of the ADF Unit
1Remove any paper from the document feeder that 
is not jammed. 
2Lift the ADF cover.
3Pull the jammed document out to the left.
4Close the ADF cover.
5Press Stop.
Document Jam inside the ADF Unit
1Remove any paper from the document feeder that is 
not jammed.
2Open the document cover.
3Lift the ADF unit.
4Pull the jammed document out to the right.
5Close the ADF unit.
6Close the document cover.
7Press Stop.
Printer Jam or Paper Jam
Before you can clear a paper jam error, you must find out where the paper is stuck. Review the 
following two types of printer jams and follow the instructions.
•Do not force the jammed paper from the paper tray because you may 
damage the machine and cause toner to scatter on the next printed pages.
•After you have used the machine, some internal parts of the machine are 
extremely HOT! When you open the front or rear cover of the machine, 
never touch the internal parts shown in the following picture.
ADF Cover
ADF Unit
HOT! HOT!
Rear view Front view