Brother MFC J410 User Manual

							ADVANCED 
USER’S GUIDE
MFC-J220
MFC-J265W
MFC-J410
MFC-J415W
 
Version 0
UK/IRE/GEN
 
						

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Users Guides and where do I find it?
Which manual?Whats in it?Where is it?
Safety and LegalPlease read the Safety Instructions before you 
set up your machine.Printed / In the box
Quick Setup GuideRead this Guide first. Follow the instructions for 
setting up your machine and installing the 
drivers and software for the operating system 
and connection type you are using.Printed / In the box
Basic Users GuideLearn the basic Fax, Copy, Scan and 
PhotoCapture Center™ operations and how to 
replace consumables. See troubleshooting tips.Printed / In the box
Advanced Users GuideLearn more advanced operations: Fax, Copy, 
security features, printing reports and 
performing routine maintenance.PDF file / 
Documentation 
CD-ROM
Software Users GuideFollow these instructions for Printing, Scanning, 
Network Scanning (MFC-J265W and 
MFC-J415W only), PhotoCapture Center™, 
PC-Fax Send, and using the Brother 
ControlCenter utility.PDF file / 
Documentation 
CD-ROM
Network Users Guide 
(MFC-J265W and 
MFC-J415W only)This Guide provides more advanced 
information for configuring the Wireless network 
connections. In addition, find information about 
network utilities, network printing, 
troubleshooting tips and supported network 
specifications.  PDF file / 
Documentation 
CD-ROM
 
						

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Table of Contents
1 General setup 1
Memory storage ..................................................................................................... 1
Automatic Daylight Saving Time ............................................................................ 1
Sleep Mode ........................................................................................................... 2
LCD display ........................................................................................................... 2
LCD Contrast ................................................................................................... 2
Setting the Dim Timer for the backlight  .......................................................... 3
Mode Timer............................................................................................................ 3
2 Security features 4
TX Lock ................................................................................................................. 4
Setting and changing the TX Lock password .................................................. 4
Turning TX Lock on/off .................................................................................... 5
3 Sending a fax 6
Additional sending options ..................................................................................... 6
Sending faxes using multiple settings ............................................................. 6
Contrast ........................................................................................................... 6
Changing fax resolution ................................................................................... 7
Setting your changes as a new default............................................................ 7
Restoring fax settings to the factory settings ................................................... 7
Additional sending operations................................................................................ 8
Sending a fax manually ................................................................................... 8
Dual Access (Monochrome only)..................................................................... 8
Broadcasting (Monochrome only).................................................................... 8
Real Time Transmission ................................................................................ 10
Overseas Mode ............................................................................................. 10
Checking and cancelling waiting jobs ............................................................ 11
4 Receiving a fax 12
Additional receiving operations ............................................................................ 12
Printing a reduced incoming fax .................................................................... 12
Out of Paper Reception ................................................................................. 12
5 Dialling and storing numbers 13
Voice operations .................................................................................................. 13
BT Call Sign (U.K. only)................................................................................. 13
Additional dialling operations ............................................................................... 14
Combining Quick Dial numbers ..................................................................... 14
Additional ways to store numbers ........................................................................ 15
Storing Speed Dial numbers from Outgoing Calls ......................................... 15
Storing Speed Dial numbers from the Caller ID history ................................. 15
Setting up groups for broadcasting................................................................ 16
 
						

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6Printing reports 18
Fax reports........................................................................................................... 18
Transmission Verification Report................................................................... 18
Fax Journal (activity report) ........................................................................... 18
Reports ................................................................................................................ 19
How to print a report ...................................................................................... 19
7 Making copies 20
Copy settings ....................................................................................................... 20
Stop copying .................................................................................................. 20
Changing copy speed and quality ................................................................. 20
Enlarging or reducing the copied image ........................................................ 21
Making N in 1 copies or a poster (Page Layout)  .......................................... 22
Sorting copies using the ADF (MFC-J410 and MFC-J415W only) ................ 23
Adjusting Density ........................................................................................... 24
Setting your changes as a new default.......................................................... 24
Restoring all settings to the factory settings .................................................. 24
8 Printing photos from a memory card 25
PhotoCapture Center™ operations ..................................................................... 25
Memory cards folder structures ..................................................................... 25
Print Images......................................................................................................... 26
Print Index (Thumbnails) ............................................................................... 26
Printing Photos .............................................................................................. 27
Print All Photos .............................................................................................. 27
DPOF printing ................................................................................................ 28
PhotoCapture Center™ print settings .................................................................. 28
Print Quality ................................................................................................... 29
Paper options ................................................................................................ 29
Adjusting Brightness, Contrast and Colour.................................................... 30
Cropping ........................................................................................................ 30
Borderless printing ......................................................................................... 31
Date Print....................................................................................................... 31
Setting your changes as a new default.......................................................... 31
Restoring all settings to the factory settings .................................................. 31
Scan to a memory card........................................................................................ 32
How to set a new default ............................................................................... 32
How to reset to factory settings ..................................................................... 32
 
						

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A Routine maintenance 33
Cleaning and checking the machine .................................................................... 33
Cleaning the outside of the machine ............................................................. 33
Cleaning the machine’s printer platen ........................................................... 34
Checking the ink volume ............................................................................... 34
Packing and shipping the machine ...................................................................... 35
B Glossary 38
C Index 42
 
						

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1
1
Memory storage1
Even if there is a power failure, you will not 
lose the settings you have chosen using the 
Menu key because they are stored 
permanently. Also, you will not lose your 
settings in the FAX, COPY and 
PHOTO CAPTURE mode key menus if you 
have chosen Set New Default. You may 
have to reset the date and time.
Automatic Daylight 
Saving Time
1
You can set the machine to change 
automatically for daylight saving time. It will 
reset itself forward one hour in the Spring and 
backward one hour in the Autumn. Make sure 
you have set the correct date and time in the 
Date&Time setting.
aPress Menu.
bPress aorb to choose 
General Setup.
Press OK.
cPress aorb to choose 
Auto Daylight.
Press OK.
dPress aorb to choose Off (or On).
Press OK.
ePress Stop/Exit.
General setup1
 
						

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2
Sleep Mode1
You can choose how long the machine will 
remain idle (from 1 to 60 minutes) before it 
goes into sleep mode. The timer will restart if 
any operation is carried out on the machine.
aPress Menu.
bPress aorb to choose 
General Setup.
Press OK.
cPress aorb to choose Sleep Mode.
Press OK.
dPress aorb to choose 1Min, 2Mins, 
3Mins, 5Mins, 10Mins, 30Mins or 
60Mins.
Press OK.
ePress Stop/Exit.
LCD display1
LCD Contrast1
You can adjust the LCD contrast for a sharper 
and more vivid display. If you are having 
difficulty reading the LCD, try changing the 
contrast setting.
aPress Menu.
bPress a or b to choose 
General Setup.
Press OK.
cPress a or b to choose LCD Settings.
Press OK.
dPress a or b to choose LCD Contrast.
Press OK.
ePress d or c to change lighter or darker.
Press OK.
fPress Stop/Exit.
 
						

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1 Setting the Dim Timer for the 
backlight 1
You can set how long the LCD backlight stays 
on after the last key press.
aPress Menu.
bPress aorb to choose 
General Setup.
Press OK.
cPress aorb to choose LCD Settings.
Press OK.
dPress aorb to choose Dim Timer.
Press OK.
ePress aorb to choose 10Secs, 
20Secs, 30Secs or Off.
Press OK.
fPress Stop/Exit.
Mode Timer1
The machine has four temporary mode keys 
on the control panel: FAX, SCAN, COPY and 
PHOTO CAPTURE. You can change the 
amount of time the machine takes after the 
last Scan, Copy or PhotoCapture operation 
before it returns to Fax mode. If you choose 
Off, the machine stays in the mode you used 
last.
 
aPress Menu.
bPress aorb to choose 
General Setup.
Press OK.
cPress aorb to choose Mode Timer.
Press OK.
dPress aorb to choose 0Sec, 30Secs, 
1Min, 2Mins, 5Mins or Off.
Press OK.
ePress Stop/Exit.
 
						

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2
TX Lock2
TX Lock lets you prevent unauthorized 
access to the machine.
While TX Lock is On, the following operations 
are available:
Receiving faxes
While TX Lock is On, the following operations 
are NOT available:
Sending faxes
Copying
PC printing 
Scanning
PhotoCapture
Operation from the Control panel
Note
If you forget the TX Lock password, 
please call your Brother dealer for service.
 
Setting and changing the 
TX Lock password2
Note
If you have already set the password, you 
will not need to set it again.
 
Setting the password2
aPress Menu.
bPress a or b to choose Fax.
Press OK.
cPress a or b to choose 
Miscellaneous.
Press OK.
dPress a or b to choose TX Lock.
Press OK.
eEnter a 4-digit number for the password.
Press OK.
fWhen the LCD shows Verify:, 
re-enter the password.
Press OK.
gPress Stop/Exit.
Security features2