Brother DCP-1610WE manual

User’s Guide DCP-1600E DCP-1602(E) DCP-1610W(E) DCP-1612W MFC-1900(E) MFC-1905 MFC-1910W(E) Not all models are available in all countries. Version 0 UK[...]

i Brother numbers IMPORTANT For technical help, you must ca ll Brother customer se rvice or yo ur local Brot her dealer . Register your product Please complete the Brothe r Warran ty Registration or, for your convenience and most efficient way to register your ne w product, register on-line at http://www.brother.com/registration Frequently asked qu[...]

ii User's Guides and where do I find them? 1 Visit us at http://support.brother.com . Which Guid e? What's in it? Where is it? Product Safety Guide Read this Guide first. Read the Safety Instructions before you set up your machine. See this Guide for trademarks and legal limitati ons. Printed / In the Box Quick Setup G uide Follow the ins[...]

iii Table of Contents 1 General information 1 Using the documentation ................... ...... ... ................. ............. ................ ............. 1 Symbols and conventions used in the do cumentation ................... ................. 1 Accessing Brother Utilities (Windows ® ) ................ ............. ................ ...[...]

iv 3 Loading documents 55 How to load documents ......................... ................ ................ ................ .............. 55 Using the automatic document feeder (ADF) (ADF models only) ............. .... 55 Using the scanner glass ........... ................ ................. ................ ................ .... 55 4 Sending a [...]

v Connecting an external or extension te lephone .................... ................ ........ 72 For Fax/Tel mode only. ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ .. 72 Using extension telephones (U.K. only) ................... ................ ................ ..... 72 Using a non-Brother cordless extern[...]

vi Printer ....... ............. ................ ................ ............. ................ ................ ......... 112 Network (LAN) .... ................ ............. ................ ................ ................ ............ 113 C Index 114[...]

1 1 1 Using the documentation 1 Thank you for buying a Brot her machine! Reading the documentation will help you make the most of your machine. Symbols and conventions used in the documentation 1 The following symbols and conventions are used throughout the docu mentation. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. NOTE • Most of[...]

Chapter 1 2 Accessing Brother Utilities (Windows ® ) 1 Brother Utilities is an application launcher that offers convenient access to all Brother applications installed on your device. a (Windows ® XP, Windows Vista ® , Windows ® 7, Windows Server ® 2003, Wind ows Server ® 2008 and Windows Server ® 2008 R2) Click ( Start ) > All Programs &[...]

General information 3 1 Accessing the Software and Network User’s Guide 1 This User’s Guide does not contain all the information about the machine such as how to use the advanced features for Printer, Scanner, PC-Fa x 1 and Network 2 . When you are ready to learn detailed infor mation about these operations, read the Software and Network User?[...]

Chapter 1 4 How to find Network setup instructions (For wireless network models) 1 Your machine can be co nnected to a wireless network. Basic setup instructions, see Quick Setup Guide. If your wireless access point or router supports Wi-Fi Protected Se tup or AOSS™, see Quick Se tup Guide. For more information about network setup, see Software a[...]

General information 5 1 Control panel overview 1 The illustrations of the control panel in this User’s Guide sh ow the MFC-1910W and DCP-1610W. MFC models 1 On/Off Press to turn the machine on. Press and hold down to turn the machine off. 2 Tel/R You can use this key to have a telephone conversation after picking up the external handset duri ng t[...]

Chapter 1 6 7 WiFi (MFC-1910W(E) o nly) Press the WiFi button and launch the wireless installer on yo ur computer. Follo w the on- screen instructions to set up a wireless connection between your mach ine and your network. When the WiFi l ight is on, your Brother machine is connected to a wireless access point. When the W iFi light blinks, the wire[...]

General information 7 1 DCP models 1L C D Displays messages to help you set up and use your machine. 2 Menu keys: Menu Lets you access the Menu to program your settings in t he machine. Clear Deletes entered data or l ets you cancel the current setting. OK Lets you store your settings and confirm LCD messages on the machine. b or a Press to scroll [...]

Chapter 1 8 Menu and features for MFC models 1 On-screen programming 1 Your machine ha s been desi gned to be easy to use. The LCD provides on-screen programming using the me nu keys. How to access the menu mode 1 a Press Menu . (Example: MFC-1910W(E)) b Choose an op tion.  Press 0 for Initial Setup menu.  Press 1 for General Setup menu.  [...]

General information 9 1 Menu table 1 Using the menu tab le, you can change the settings in your machin e by pres sing the number keys or a and b and OK . Press Menu , and then according to wh at is shown on the L CD, press the number keys or a and b to display different menu options. Press OK to select an option. In the below example, the copy qual[...]

Chapter 1 10 0.Initial Setup 1 0.Initial Setup (For MFC-1900(E) and MFC- 1905) Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page 1.Receive Mode — You can choose the receive mode that best suits your needs. Fax Only * Your mach ine automatically answers every call as a fax. Fax Only is displayed on the LCD when set. 59 Fax/Tel Your mach i[...]

General information 11 1 2.Date&Time 1.Date&Time Puts the date and time on the LCD and in headings of faxes you send if you set up the station ID. Year: Enter the last two digits of the year. (e.g. Enter 1, 3 for 2013.) Month: Enter the two digits for the month. (e.g. Enter 0, 1 for January.) Day: Enter the two digits for the day. (e.g. Ent[...]

Chapter 1 12 5.Dial Tone — You can shorten the dial tone detect pause. Detection Your mach ine will dial as soon as it detects a dial tone. No Detection * When you send a fax automatically, by default your machine will wait for a fixed amount of time before it starts to dial the number. 6.Phone Line Set — Chooses the phone line type. Normal * P[...]

General information 13 1 0.Initial Setup (For MFC-1910W(E)) Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page 1.Date&Time 1.Date&Time Puts the date and time on the LCD and in headings of faxes you send if you set up the station ID. Year: Enter the last two digits of the year. (e.g. Enter 1, 3 for 2013.) Month: Enter the two digits [...]

Chapter 1 14 4.Dial Tone — You can shorten the dial tone detect pause. Detection Your mach ine will dial as soon as it detects a dial tone. No Detection * When you send a fax automatically, by default your machine will wait for a fixed amount of time before it starts to dial the number. 5.Phone Line Set — Chooses the phone line type. Normal * P[...]

General information 15 1 1.General Setup 1 1.General Setup (For MFC-1900(E) and MFC-1905) Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page 1.Mode Timer — You can set how much time the machine takes after the last Copy or Scan operation to return to Fax mode. 0 Sec Return to the fax mode at once. 30 Secs Return to the fax mode after the [...]

Chapter 1 16 4.Ecology 1.Toner Save You can save toner using this feature. On Increases the page yield of the toner cartridge. When you set Toner Save to On , print appears lighter. Off * 5.LCD Contrast — Adjusts the contrast of the LCD. - nnnno + - nnnon + - n nonn + * - nonnn + - onnnn + Press c to make the LCD darker. Or press d to make the LC[...]

General information 17 1 1.General Setup (For MFC-1910W(E)) Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page 1.Default Mode — Select the default mode. Fax * Copy Scan 2.Mode Timer — You can set how much time the machine takes after the last operation to return to the default mode. 0 Sec Return to the default mode at once. 30 Secs Retu[...]

Chapter 1 18 5.Ecology 1.Toner Save You can save toner using this feature. On Increases the page yield of the toner cartridge. When you set Toner Save to On , print appears lighter. Off * 6.LCD Contrast — Adjusts the contrast of the LCD. - nnnno + - nnnon + - n nonn + * - nonnn + - onnnn + Press c to make the LCD darker. Or press d to make the LC[...]

General information 19 1 2.Fax 1 2.Fax (For MFC-1900(E) and MFC-1905) Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page 1.Setup Receive (In FAX mode only) 1.Ring Delay The Ring Delay setting sets the number of times the machine rings before it answers in Fax Only and Fax/Tel modes. (00 - 08) 02 * (Example for the U.K.) If you have external[...]

Chapter 1 20 1.Setup Receive (In FAX mode only) (Continued) 4.Auto Reduction The machine calculates the reduction ratio by using the page size of the fax and your Paper Size setting ( Menu , 1 , 2 , 2 ). On * If you choose On , the machine automatically reduces each page of an incoming fax to fit on one page of A4, Letter, Legal, Folio, A5, A5(Long[...]

General information 21 1 2.Setup Send 1.Contrast Changes the lightness or darkness of faxes you send. Auto * Auto will give the best results. It automatically chooses a suitable contrast for your docum ent. Light If your document is too light, choose Light . Dark If your document is too dark, choose Dark . 2.Fax Resolution Sets the default resoluti[...]

Chapter 1 22 4.Report Setting 1.XMIT Report You can use the Transmission Verification Report as proof that you sent a fax. This lists the receiving party's name or fax number, the time and date of transmission, duration of transmission, number of pages sent, and whether or not the transmission was successful. On Prints a report after every fax[...]

General information 23 1 1 For MFC-1900 and MFC-1905, this menu is 3.Easy Receive . 2 For MFC-1900E only 3 For MFC-1900 and MFC-1905, this menu is 5.Print Density . 6.Remaining Jobs — You can check which jobs are in the memory and lets you cancel scheduled jobs. [XXX] Please follow the prompts on the LCD. 58 0. Miscellaneo us 1. Compatibili ty If[...]

Chapter 1 24 2.Fax (For MFC-1910W(E)) Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page 1.Setup Receive (In FAX mode only) 1.Receive Mode Chooses the receive mode that best suits your needs. Fax Only * Your mach ine automatically answers every call as a fax. Fax Only is displayed on the LCD when set. 59 Fax/Tel Your mach ine controls the l[...]

General information 25 1 1.Setup Receive (In FAX mode only) (Continued) 3.F/T Ring Time Sets the length of the fast double-ring time in Fax/Tel mode. 20 Secs 30 Secs * 40 Secs 70 Secs If the call is a fax, then your machine will receive it; however, if it is a voice call the machine will sound the F/T ring (a fast double-ring) for the time you have[...]

Chapter 1 26 1.Setup Receive (In FAX mode only) (Continued) 6.Memory Receive Automatically stores any incoming faxes in its memory if it runs out of paper. The machine will carry on receiving the current fax, with the remaining pages being stored in memory, if enough memory is available. On * Further incoming faxes will also b e stored into memory [...]

General information 27 1 2.Setup Send (Continued) 2.Fax Resolution Sets the default resolution for outgoing faxes. The quality of an outgoing fax can be improved by changing the Fax Resolution. Standard * Suitable for most typed documents. Fine Good for small print and transmits a little slower than Standard resolution. S.Fine Good for small print [...]

Chapter 1 28 3.Anti-Junk Fax (MFC-1910W only) 1.Register If you do not want to receive a fax/call from specific numbers, you can register the numbers up to 100 to the Anti- Junk Fax list. You need to apply for the Caller ID service at your local telephone company. You can not choose the numbers that is not stored in the Caller ID memory. — Choose[...]

General information 29 1 5.Report Setting 2 (Continued) 2.Journal Period Sets the interval for automatic printing of the Fax Journal. The Fax Journal is a list of information about your last 200 incoming and outgoing faxes. Off If you set the interval to Off, you can still print t he re port manually from the Print Reports menu. Every 50 Faxes * Th[...]

Chapter 1 30 1 For MFC-1910WE, this menu is 3.Address Book . 2 For MFC-1910WE, this menu is 4.Report Setting . 3 For MFC-1910WE, this menu is 5.Remote Fax Opt . 4 For MFC-1910WE, this menu is 6.Remaining Jobs . 0. Miscellaneo us (Continued) 2. BT Call Sign (U.K. only) Used with BT Call Sign. On Off * 2 .Caller ID (Except U.K. and Central Eastern Eu[...]

General information 31 1 3.Copy 1 3.Copy Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page 1.Quality — You can choose the Copy resolution for your type of document. Auto * Auto is the recommended mode for ordinary printouts. Suitable for docum ents t hat contain both text and photographs. Text Suitable for docum ents containing mainly te[...]

Chapter 1 32 4.Printer 1 4.ID Copy (Continued) 3.Contrast - n nnno + - n nnon + - n nonn + * - n onnn + - o nnnn + Press c to increase the contrast or press d to decrease the contrast. 4.2in1/1in1 2in1 * Allows you to use the 2 in 1 (ID) Copy key as a double- sided copy. 75 1in1 Allows you to use the 2 in 1 (ID) Copy key as a one-sided copy. 76 4.P[...]

General information 33 1 5.Print Reports 1 1 For MFC-1900 and MFC-1905, this menu is 1.Transmission . 5.Print Reports (For MFC-1900(E) and MFC-1905) Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page 1.XMIT Verify 1 1.View on LCD You can use the Transmission Verification Report as proof that you sent a fax. This report lists the receiving p[...]

Chapter 1 34 5.Print Reports (For MFC-1910W(E)) Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page 1.XMIT Verify 1.View on LCD You can use the Transmission Verification Report as proof that you sent a fax. This report lists the receiving party’s name or fax number, the time and date of transmission, duration of transmission, number of pag[...]

General information 35 1 6.Network (For MFC-1910W(E) only) 1 6.Network Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Level 4 Descriptions 2 Page 1.WLAN 1.TCP/IP — 1.Boot Method Auto * Static RARP BOOTP DHCP Chooses the BOOT method that best suits your needs. 2.IP Address Ente r the IP address. 3.Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet mask. 4.Gateway Enter the Gateway add[...]

Chapter 1 36 1.WLAN (Continued) 1.TCP/IP (Continued) — 8.DNS Server Spe cifies the IP address of the primary or secondary DSN server. Primary [000-255].[000- 255].[000-255].[000- 255] Secondary [000-255].[000- 255].[000-255].[000- 255] 9.APIPA On * Off Automatically allocates the IP address from the link- local address range. 0.IPv6 On Off * Enab[...]

General information 37 1 1.WLAN (Continued) 6.WLAN Status — 1.Status You can see the current wireless network status. 2.Signal You can see the current wireless network signal strength. 3.SSID You can see the current SSID. 4.Comm. Mode You can see the current Communication Mode. 7.MAC Address Shows the MAC address of the machine. 8.Set to Default [...]

Chapter 1 38 7.Machine Info. 1 1 1 For MFC-1900(E) and MFC-1905, this menu is 6.Ma chine Info.. 7.Machine Info. 1 Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page 1.Serial No. — You can check the serial number of your machine. — 2.Version 1.Main Version You can check the firmware version of your machine. — 3.Page Counter — You can[...]

General information 39 1 Menu and features for DCP models 1 On-screen programming 1 Your machine ha s been designed to b e easy to use. The LCD provides on-screen programming using the me nu keys. How to access the menu mode 1 a Press Menu . b Scroll through each menu level by pressing a or b . c Press OK when the option you want appears on the LCD[...]

Chapter 1 40 Menu table 1 Using the menu table, you can ch ange the settings in your machine by pre ssing a and b and OK . Press Menu , and th en according to what is shown on th e LCD, press a and b to display different menu opt ions. Press OK to select an option. In the below example, the pape r type setting is changed from Plain to Recycle d Pap[...]

General information 41 1 1.General Setup 1 1.General Setup Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page 1.Paper 1.Paper Type Plain * Recycled Paper 53 2.Paper Size Sets the size of the paper in the paper tray. A4 * Letter Legal Folio A5 A5 L B5 Executive 53 2.Ecology 1.Toner Save You can save toner using this feature. On Increases the[...]

Chapter 1 42 1 For DCP-1610W(E) and DCP-1612W only 2 For DCP-1600E and DCP-1602(E), this menu is 1.All Settings . 4.Replace Toner — Sets the machine to continue or stop printing after the LCD shows Replace Toner . Continue The machine will continue printing. Replace the toner cartridge with a new one after the LCD shows Toner Ended . 51 Stop * Th[...]

General information 43 1 2.Copy 1 2.Copy Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Options Descriptions 2 Page 1.Quality — You can choose the Copy resolution for your type of document. Auto * Auto is the recommended mode for ordinary printouts. Suitable for docum ents t hat contain both text and photographs. Text Suitable for docum ents containing mainly te[...]

Chapter 1 44 1 For DCP-1610W(E) and DCP-1612W 2 For DCP-1600E and DCP-1602(E) 3.Printer 1 4.ID Copy (Continued) 4.2in1/1in1 2in1 * Allows you to use the 2 in 1 (ID) Copy/ Co py Options 1 key or 2 in 1 (ID) C opy 2 key as a double- sided copy. 75 1in1 Allows you to use the 2 in 1 (ID) Copy/ Co py Options 1 key or 2 in 1 (ID) C opy 2 key as a one-sid[...]

General information 45 1 4.Network (For DCP-1610W( E) and DCP-1612W only) 1 4.Network Level 2 Level 3 Descriptions 1 Level 4 Descriptions 2 Page 1.WLAN 1.TCP/IP — 1.Boot Method Auto * Static RARP BOOTP DHCP Chooses the BOOT method that best suits your needs. 2.IP Address Ente r the IP address. 3.Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet mask. 4.Gateway Enter [...]

Chapter 1 46 1.WLAN (Continued) 1.TCP/IP (Continued) — 8.DNS Server Spe cifies the IP address of the primary or secondary DSN server. Primary [000-255].[000- 255].[000-255].[000- 255] Secondary [000-255].[000- 255].[000-255].[000- 255] 9.APIPA On * Off Automatically allocates the IP address from the link- local address range. 0.IPv6 On Off * Enab[...]

General information 47 1 1.WLAN (Continued) 6.WLAN Status — 1.Status You can see the current wireless network status. 2.Signal You can see the current wireless network signal strength. 3.SSID You can see the current SSID. 4.Comm. Mode You can see the current Communication Mode. 7.MAC Address Shows the MAC address of the machine. 8.Set to Default [...]

Chapter 1 48 5.Machine Info. 1 1 1 For DCP-1600E and DCP-1602(E), this menu is 4.Machine Info.. 2 For DCP-1600E and DCP-1602(E), this menu is 5.Parts Life . 3 For DCP-1610W(E) and DCP-1612W only 4 For DCP-1600E and DCP-1602(E), this menu is 4.User Settings . 5 For DCP-1600E and DCP-1602(E), this menu is 6.Reset Drum . 5.Machine Info. 1 Level 2 Leve[...]

General information 49 1 Entering text 1 MFC models 1 When setting certain menu selections, such a s th e Station ID and the name o f a Speed Dial, you will need to type text characters . The dial pad keys have letters printed on them. The keys: 0 , # and l do not have prin ted letters because they ar e used for special characters. Press the approp[...]

Chapter 1 50 Making corrections If you entered a character incorre ctly and want to change it, press d or c to move the cursor to the incorrect character, and then press Cl ear . Repeating letters To enter a letter on the same key as the previou s letter, press c to move the cursor right before pressing the key again. Special charact ers and symbol[...]

General information 51 1 Ecology features 1 Deep Sleep mode 1 If the machine does not r eceive any jobs for a certain length of time , the machine will go into Deep Sleep mode automatically and the LCD will show Deep Sleep . The machine will wake up when it receives a print job or a fax (MFC models on ly). Auto Power Off (DCP models only) 1 If the [...]

Chapter 1 52 Receiving faxes in Continue Mode (MFC models only) 1 The machine can store received faxes in th e memory if you choose Continue mode when the LCD shows Replace Toner . When received faxes are printed in Cont inue mode the LCD will ask if the pr int quality of the fax is OK. If the qualit y is not good, ch oose 2.No . The machine will k[...]

53 2 2 Paper settings 2 Paper Type 2 a (For MFC-1900( E) and MFC-1905) Press Menu , 1 , 2 , 1 and go to step d . ( F or MFC -1910W(E) ) Press Menu , 1 , 3 , 1 and go to step d . (For DCP models) Press Menu and then press a or b to choose 1.General Setup . Press OK . b Press a or b to choose 1.Paper . Press OK . c Press a or b to ch oose 1.Paper Typ[...]

Chapter 2 54 Acceptable paper 2 Print quality may vary according to the type of paper you are using . Recommended paper and print media 2 To get the best print quality, we suggest using the following paper. Paper capacity of the paper tray 2 Some important guidelines when sele cting paper are:  DO NOT use inkjet paper b ecause it m ay cause a pa[...]

55 3 3 How to load documents 3 You can send a fax (MFC models only) , make copies, and scan from the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) and th e scanner glass. Using the automatic document feede r (ADF) (ADF models only) 3 The ADF can hold up to 10 page s and feeds each sheet individually. We recommend you use standard 80 g/m 2 paper and always fan th[...]

Chapter 3 56 b Using the documen t guidelines on the left and top, place the document face down in the upper left corne r of the scanner glass. c Close the document cover. NOTE If the document is a book o r is thick do not slam the cover or press o n it.[...]

57 4 4 How to send a fax 4 The following steps show you how to send a fax. a Press FAX . b Load your documen t.  If you are sending from th e ADF:  If you are sending from th e scanner glass: After placing the docu ment on the scanner glass, clos e the document cover. NOTE • To use the sca nner glass, the ADF mus t be empty. • If you want[...]

Chapter 4 58 Broadcasti ng 4 Broadcasting lets you send the same fax message to more than one fax numb er. You can include Speed Dial numbers and up to 20 manually d ialled numbers in the same broadcast. Before you begin the broadcast 4 Speed Dial numbers must be stored in the machine's memory befo re they can be used in a broadcast. (See Stor[...]

59 5 5 Receive modes 5 You must choose a receive mode de pending on th e exter nal devices and telephone services you have on your line. Choosing the receive mode 5 By default, your machine will automatically receiv e any faxes that are se nt to it. The diagrams below will help you choose the co rrect mode. (For deta iled information about the rece[...]

Chapter 5 60 Receive Mode settings 5 Ring Delay 5 The Ring Delay setting sets th e number of times the machine rings before it answers in Fax Only and Fax/Tel modes. If you have external or extension telep hones on the same line as the machine, choose the maximum number of rings. (Se e Fax Detect on page 60.) a Make sure you are in FAX mode. b (For[...]

Receiving a fax (MFC models) 61 5 a Make sure you are in FAX mode. b (For MFC-1900( E) and MFC-1905) Press Menu , 2 , 1 , 3 . (For MFC-191 0W(E)) Press Menu , 2 , 1 , 4 . c Press a or b to choose On , Semi (MFC-190 5 only) or Off . Press OK . d Press Stop/Exit .[...]

62 6 Storing numbers 6 You can set up your machine for easy dialling by storing Speed Dia ls. When you d ial a speed dial numbe r, the LCD shows the name, if you stored it, or the number. Storing Speed Dial numbers 6 You can store your frequently used num bers as Speed Dial numbers, so th at when you dial you will only have to press a few keys ( ( [...]

Dialling and sto ring numbers (MFC models) 63 6 How to dial 6 You can dial in any of the following ways. Manual dialling 6 Use the dial pad to enter all the dig its of the telephone or fax numbe r. Speed dialling 6 Press ( Address Book ) twice and enter the two digit Speed Dial number. (See Storing Speed Dial numbers on page 62.) NOTE If the LCD sh[...]

Chapter 6 64 b Press a or b to choose On (or Off ). Press OK . c Press Stop/Exit . 1 For U.K. only, Press Menu , 2 , 0 , 3 . Viewing the Caller ID List 6 Your machine stores information fo r the last thirty calls in the Calle r ID list. You can view or print this list. When the 31st call comes in to the machine, it repl aces information abou t the [...]

65 7 7 PC-FAX Receive (For Windows ® only) 7 If you turn on the PC-Fax Receive feature your machine will store received faxes in memory and send them to your PC automatically. Yo u can then use your PC to view and store these faxes. Even if you have turned off your PC (at night or on the weekend, for example), your machine will receive and store y[...]

Chapter 7 66 NOTE • Before y ou can set up PC-Fax Rece ive you must install the MFL-Pr o Suite software on your PC. Make sure your PC is connected and turned on. (For more information, see Software and Network User’s Guide.) • If your mach ine has an erro r and is unable to print faxes from memory, y ou can use this setting to transfe r your [...]

Using PC-FAX (MFC models) 67 7 PC-FAX sending 7 You can send a file created in any a pplication on your PC as a standard fax. NOTE • The PC-FAX software can only send Black & White fax documents in A4 size. • Please install MFL-Pro Suite software, conn ect your machine and PC before using PC-FAX sending. Sending a file as a PC-FAX 7 a Creat[...]

Chapter 7 68 c Choose Brothe r PC-FAX as your printer, and then click Print . The PC-FAX sending dialog box ap pears: 1D i a l P a d 2 Address B ook d Enter a fax number using any of the following m ethods:  Use the dial pad to enter the number and then click the button.  Click the Address Book butto n, and then choose a member or group from [...]

69 8 8 Voice operations (MFC-1905 only) 8 Voice calls can be made with the handset by using the d ial pad or by pressing (Address Book) twice and entering a two digit Speed Dial number. Making a telephone call 8 a Pick up the handset. b When you hear the dial tone, en ter a number using the dial pad or press (Address Book) twice and enter a two dig[...]

Chapter 8 70 PBX and TRANSFER 8 The machine is initially set to Normal , whic h lets the machine co nnect to a standard PSTN (Public Switched Tele phone Network) line. However, many offices use a central telephone system or Private Bra nch Exchange (PBX). Your machine can be connected to most types of PBX. The machine’s recall feature su pports t[...]

Telephone and e xternal devices (MFC models) 71 8 Connections 8 The exter nal TAD m ust be connec ted as shown in the illustration below. 1T A D a Set your external TA D to one or two rings. (The machine’s Ring Delay setting does not apply.) b Record the outgoing message on your external TAD. c Set the TAD to answer calls. d Set the Receive Mode [...]

Chapter 8 72 External and extension telephones 8 Connecting an external or extension telephone 8 You can connect a separate telephone directly to your machine as shown in the diagram below. 1 Extension telephone 2 External teleph one When you are using an external te lephone, the LCD shows Telephone. For Fax/Tel mode only 8 When the machine is in F[...]

Telephone and e xternal devices (MFC models) 73 8 Figure 2: Recommended connection of extension sockets 8 1 Extensi on socket 2 Master socket 3 Incom ing line These phones a re now co nnected as extern al devices as shown on page 72, because they are connected to the fax machine via the T-connector. Using a non-Brother cordless external handset 8 I[...]

74 9 How to copy 9 a (For MFC models) Press COPY . b Load your document.  If you are copying from the ADF:  If you are copying from the scanner glass: After placing the document on the scanner glass, close the d ocument cover. NOTE To use the scann er glass, the ADF must be empty. c (For MFC models) Use the dial pad to enter the number of cop[...]

Making copies 75 9 ID Copy 9 You can make one-sided and double-side d copies of id entification cards. Double-sided ID copy can copy b oth sides of your identification card onto one page, keeping the original card size. The result of the double-sided ID copy is shown below. NOTE • You can copy an identification card to the extent permitted under [...]

Chapter 9 76 h Press Start to scan. i Turn over your identification card and place it at the left side of the scanner glass. 1 4 mm or greater (top, left) j Press Start to scan. One-sided ID copy 9 a (For MFC models) Press Menu , 3 , 4 and go to step c . (For DCP mode ls) Press Menu and then p ress a or b to choose 2.Copy . Press OK . b Press a or [...]

Making copies 77 9 Other copies 9 Make sure you are in COPY mode. Use the Options , Copy Options or 2 in 1 (I D) Copy/Options key to quickly set the following copy settings only for the next copy.[...]

Chapter 9 78 Press Menu selections Options (MFC- models) 9 (DCP-1600E and DCP-1602(E)) 9 Press a or b , then press OK. (MFC models only) Press a , b , d or c , then press OK. (DCP models only) Press a or b , then press OK. (DCP-1610W(E) and DCP-1612W) 9 Press a or b to choose Copy Options . Press OK. Press a or b , then press OK. Quality Auto * Tex[...]

Making copies 79 9 1 " LGL i LTR " and " LGL i A4 " are displayed on ADF models only. 2 Auto sets the machine to calculate the reduction ratio that best fits the size of paper. Auto is only availab le when using the ADF. Enlarge/Reduce 100% * 97% LTR i A4 94% A4 i LTR 91% Full Page 85% LTR i EXE 83% LGL i A4 1 78% LGL i LTR 1 70[...]

80 10 Scanning a document as a PDF file using ControlCenter4 10 (For furthe r informatio n, see Softw are and Ne twork User’s G uide.) NOTE The screens on your PC may vary dependi ng on your model. ControlCenter4 is a software utility that lets you qui ckly and easily access th e applications you use most often. a Load your documen t. b Do one of[...]

How to scan to a computer 81 10 c Choose Advanc ed Mode and then click OK . d Click File in the Scan tab.[...]

Chapter 10 82 1 Choose PDF (*.pdf) from the File Type drop-down list. 2 You can enter the file name you want to use for the document. 3 When you select the Folder check box, you can save the f ile to the default folder, or choose your preferred folde r by clicking the ( Browse ) button. When you select the SharePoint check box, you can save the fil[...]

How to scan to a computer 83 10 Scanning using the SCAN key 10 NOTE If you want to use this func tion, install the MFL-Pro Suite and connect th e machine to y our PC with a USB cable. a Load your document. (See How to load documents on pa ge 55.) b Press ( SCAN ). c Press a or b to choose Scan to PC . Press OK . d Press a or b to choose a scan type[...]

Chapter 10 84 c Click Device Scan Settings . d Choose the File tab. You can change the default settin gs. 1 You can choose the file type from the drop-d own list. 2 You can enter the file name you want to use for the document. 3 You can sav e the file to the defa ult folder, or choo se your prefer red folder by clickin g the ( Browse ) button. 4 Yo[...]

85 A A Consumable items A The drum unit and toner ca rtridge are two separat e consumables. Make sure both are installed as an assemb ly. For more informatio n on how to re place the consumable items, see the instructions included with the drum unit for replacing the drum unit or see the instructions printed on the box of the toner cartr idge for r[...]

86 • Go to http://www.brother .com/original/index.html for instructions on how to return your u sed consumable items to the Brother recycling program. If you choose not to re turn your used items, plea se discard th e used consum able accord ing to local regu lations, keepin g it separate from domestic waste. If you ha ve q uestions, call your lo[...]

Troubleshooting and other in formation 87 A Identifying your problem A First, check the following:  The machine's power cord is conne cted correctly and the machine is turned on.  All of the protective parts hav e been removed.  Paper is insert ed correctly in the paper t ray.  The interface cables are secu rely connected to the ma[...]

88 Error and maintenance messages A The most common error and mainten ance messages are shown be low. If you need more help, the Brother Solutions Cent er offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips: Visit us at http://s upport.brother.com . Error Message Cause Action Cartridge Error Put the Toner Cartridge back in. The toner cartridge is not i[...]

Troubleshooting and other in formation 89 A NOTE Turning off the machine will erase the fax data in the memory. To preven t you from losing any important messages, see Transferring your fa xes or Fax Journal repo rt (MFC mo dels) on page 100. Size mismatch The paper in the tray i s not the correct size. Load the correct size of paper in the tray an[...]

90 If you are having difficulty with your machine A Most problem s can be e asily resolved by your self. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and trou bleshooting tips. Visit us at http://s upport.brother.com . Telephone and Fax problems (MFC models) A If you cannot send or receive a fa x, check the follo[...]

Troubleshooting and other in formation 91 A 4 Change the compat ibility setting to Basic(for VoIP) . You may be able to send and receive faxes by lowering the con nection speed. a Press Menu , 2 , 0 , 1 . b Press a or b to choose Basic(for VoIP) . c Press OK . d Press Stop/Exit . If, after trying all of the above th e problem is still not resolved,[...]

92 Improving the print quality A NOTE Brother does not r ecommend the use of car tridges other than Brother Origi nal cartrid ges or the refilling of used cartridges wit h toner from other sources. If you are having prob lems with print results, check the following: 1 The machine's environment. Choose a lo cation where th e temperat ure remain[...]

Troubleshooting and other in formation 93 A 4 Replace the toner cartr idge or the drum unit. For more informatio n on how to replace th e cons umable items, see the instructions included with the drum unit for replacing the drum unit or see the instructions printed on the box of the toner cartridge for re placing the toner cartr idge. 5 Clean the i[...]

94  Cleaning the corona wire Slide the green tab fr om left to right and right to left sever al times. NOTE Be sure to retu rn the ta b to the home position ( a ) (5). If you do not, p rinted pages ma y have a vertical stripe.  Clean the drum unit if black or white dots appear on printed pages Push down the lock lever and take the toner cartr[...]

Troubleshooting and other in formation 95 A Turn the drum unit ge ar by hand while look ing at the surface of the dr um roller (1). Wipe the surface of the drum g ently with a dry cotton swab until the dust or glue on the surface comes off. (1)[...]

96 6 Check the printer driver settings. Try changing the Prin t Settings in the Basic tab. If the paper is curled or the ton er is not fi xed well on the paper, you can adjust these settings in Improve Print Output . Click Other Pri nt Options in the Advanced tab.[...]

Troubleshooting and other in formation 97 A Document Jams (ADF models) A Follow the steps below to handle a document jam in the ADF. a Open the ADF cover. b Pull the jammed document out. c Close the ADF cover. d Lift the document cover. e Pull the jammed document out to the right. f Insert a piece of stiff paper, such as cardstock, into the ADF to [...]

98 Paper Jams A Always remove all paper fr om the paper tray and straighten the stack when you add new paper. This helps prevent multiple sh eets of paper from feeding through the machine at one time and prevents paper jam s. a Turn the m achine off. b Wait at leas t 15 minute s for the p roduct to cool down before you touch the internal part s of [...]

Troubleshooting and other in formation 99 A WARNING HOT SURFACE g Push down the lock lever an d take the toner cartridge out of the drum unit. Remove the jammed paper if ther e is any inside the drum un it. h Place the toner cartridge back into the drum unit until the lock lever lifts automatically. i Place the drum unit and toner cartri dge assemb[...]

100 Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report (MFC models) A If the LCD shows:  Print Unable XX  Scan Unable XX We recomme nd transfer ring your faxes to another fax mach ine or to your PC. (See Transferring faxes to an other fax machine on page 100 or Transferring fa xes to your PC on page 100 ) You can also transfer the Fax Journal r ep[...]

Troubleshooting and other in formation 101 A d Press a or b to choose On or Off . Press OK . e Press Stop/Exit . Transferring the Fax Journal report to another fax machine A a Press Menu , 9 , 0 , 2 . b Enter the fax number to which the Fax Journal report will be forwarded. c Press Start . NOTE If you have not set up your Station ID, you cannot ent[...]

102 B DCP-1600E, DCP-1602(E), MFC-1900(E) and MFC- 1905 B General B Specifications B Model DCP-1600E DCP-1602(E) MFC-1900(E) MFC-1905 Printer Type Laser Print Method Electrophotographic La ser Printer Memory Capacity 16 MB Power Source 220 - 240 V AC 50/60 Hz Power Consumption (Average) Peak 1 Approx. 1,080 W Printing 1 Approx. 380 W at 25 ° C Cop[...]

Specifications 103 B Dimensions DCP-1600E and DCP-1602(E) MFC-1900(E) and MF C-1905 1 For MFC-1905, the width is 456 mm. Weights (with consumables) 7.2 kg 8.2 kg 8.5 kg Noise Level Sound Pressure Printing L PA m = 52 dB (A) Sound Power Printing L WA d = 6.59 B (A) Temperature Operating 10 to 32 ° C Storage 0 to 40 ° C Humidity Operating 20 to 80%[...]

104 1 Measured when the machine is connecte d to the USB interface. 2 All wireless network ports activated and all wired network ports connected according to R egulation (EU) No 801/2013. 3 To activate and deactivate the wireless function, change the WL AN Enable options using the machine's con trol panel. ( Network > WLAN > WLAN Enable [...]

Specifications 105 B Document Size B Print Media B Model DCP-1600E DCP-1602 (E) MFC-1900(E) MFC-1905 ADF (automatic documen t feeder) — Up to 10 p ages Scanner Glass One sheet per time Document Size ADF — A4, Letter, Legal, Folio Scanner Glass Length: Up to 300.0 mm Width: Up to 215.9 mm Weight ADF — 65 to 90 g/m 2 Scanner Glass Up to 2.0 kg [...]

106 Fax B 1 ‘Pages’ refers to the ‘IT U-T Test Chart #1’ (a typical bu siness letter, Standard resolution, MMR code) . Specifications and printed materials are subject to change without prior notice. Copy B 1 From Ready mode and standard tray Model DCP-1600E DCP-1602 (E) MFC-1900(E) MFC-1905 Modem Speed — 14,400 bps (with Automatic Fall b[...]

Specifications 107 B Scanner B 1 For the latest driver updates for the version of OS X yo u are using, visit us at http://support.brother.com . 2 Maximum 1200 × 1200 dpi scanning with the WIA driver in Windows ® XP, Windows Vista ® , Windows ® 7 and Windows ® 8 and Windows ® 8.1 (resolution up to 19200 × 19200 dpi can be chosen by us ing the[...]

108 DCP-1610W(E), DCP-1612W and MFC-1910W(E) B General B Model DCP-1610W(E) DCP-1612W MFC-1910W(E) Printer Type Laser Print Method Electrophotographic Laser Printer Memory Capacity 32 MB Power Source 220 - 240 V AC 50/60 Hz Power Consumption (Average) Peak 1 Approx. 1,080 W Printing 1 Approx. 390 W at 25 ° C Copying 1 Approx. 390 W at 25 ° C Netw[...]

Specifications 109 B 1 Measured when the machine is connecte d to the USB interface. 2 All wireless network ports activated and all wired network ports connected according to R egulation (EU) No 801/2013. 3 To activate and deactivate the wireless function, change the WL AN Enable options using the machine's con trol panel. ( Network > WLAN [...]

110 Document Size B Print Media B Model DCP-1610W(E) DCP-1612W MFC-1910W(E) ADF(automatic documen t feeder) — Up to 10 pages Scanner Glass One sheet per time Document Size ADF — A4, Letter, Legal, Folio Scanner Glass Length: Up to 300.0 mm Width: Up to 215.9 mm Weight ADF — 65 to 90 g/m 2 Scanner Glass Up to 2.0 kg Model DCP-1610W(E) DCP-161 [...]

Specifications 111 B Fax B 1 ‘Pages’ refers to the ‘ITU-T Test Chart #1’ (a typical bu siness letter, Standard resolution, MMR code). Specifications and printed materials are subject to change without prior notice. Copy B 1 From Ready mode and standard tray Model DCP-1610W(E) DCP-1612W MFC-1910W(E) Modem Speed — 14,400 bps (with Automatic[...]

112 Scanner B 1 For the latest driver updates for the version of OS X yo u are using, visit us at http://support.brother.com . 2 Maximum 1200 × 1200 dpi scanning with the WIA driver in Windows ® XP, Windows Vista ® , Windows ® 7 and Windows ® 8 (resolution up to 19200 × 19200 d pi can be chosen by us ing the scanner utility) Printer B 1 The p[...]

Specifications 113 B Network (LAN) B NOTE For more inform ation about the Net work specifica tions, see Softwar e and Network User’s Guide. 1 For MFC models 2 See Software and Network User’s Guide. 3 (For Windows ® users) Brother BRAdmin Light is available from the CD-RO M provided with the machine. (For Macintosh users) Brother BR Admin Light[...]

Index 114 C A Address Book .... ................ ............. ............ 6 ADF (automatic document feeder) using .... ................ ............. ................ .... 55 Answering machine (TAD) connecting .. ................. ................ .......... 71 Apple Macintosh See Software and Network User’s Guide. Auto Power Off ........... ..[...]

115 C L LCD (liquid crystal display) .... .....5 , 7 , 8 , 39 M Macintosh See Software and Network User’s Guide. Maintenance, routine ....... ................ ...... 101 Manual dialling . ............. ................ ................ ..... 63 Menu Ta ble DCP models .. ............. ................ ........... 40 MFC models . ............. ....[...]

116 T TAD (telephone answering device), external connecting .. ................. ................ ... 70 , 71 recording OG M . ................ ............. ....... 71 Telephone line connections ....... ................ ............. ....... 71 multi-line (PBX) ....... ............. ................ . 71 Text, entering .... ............. .........[...]