DCP-J172W

FAQs & Troubleshooting

FAQs & Troubleshooting

Make a two-sided copy of an ID card.

You can copy both sides of an ID card onto a single page, keeping the card's original size.
 

  • The machine's paper size must be set to Letter or A4.
     
  • You can only make one color copy at a time.
     
  • You cannot use the Sort, 2-sided Copy*, Enlarge/Reduce and Remove Background settings with the 2in1 (ID) feature.
     

    *for some available models

 

Follow the steps below to use your Brother machine's 2 in 1 ID Copying feature:

  1. Place your ID card face down on the upper-left corner of the flat scanner glass.
    *1: 0.12 in. (3mm) or greater (top, left)
    *2: 8.5 in. (216 mm)
    *3: 5.5 in. (140 mm)
    *4: scannable area

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  2. Press Copy(Copy).
     
  3. You can enter the number of copies in the following ways:
    • (MFC models only)
      Use the dial pad on the Touchpanel.
       
    • Press - or + on the Touchscreen (as shown below).
       
    You can make up to 99 copies at once.

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  4. Press Options.
     
  5. Press the Up or Down arrow key to display Page Layout.
     
  6. Press Page Layout.
     
  7. Press the Up or Down arrow key to display 2in1 (ID).
     
  8. Press 2in1 (ID).
     
  9. Read and confirm the list of your selected settings.
     
  10. Press OK.
     
  11. Do one of the following:
    • Press Black (Mono) Start to make a black and white copy.
    • Press Color (Colour) Start to make a color copy.

     

    The machine will scan one side of your ID card.
     
  12. After the machine has scanned one side, press Yes.
     
  13. Turn over the ID card.
     
  14. Press OK to scan the other side of the ID card.

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