MFC-8840DN
FAQs & Troubleshooting
Print command (LPR) (Linux)
CUPS Users Only
Print Command : lpr -P (printer name) (filename)
Configuration Command : brprintconf -P [Printer Name] [Option]
You can view the details of Parameter by the following command.Command: brprintconf_{Model Name without "-"}
Option Table
FUNCTION COMMAND OPTION PARAMETER EXAMPLE
Resolution
-res [parameter]
300
Paper Source
-ps [parameter]
AUTO
Duplex
-dx [parameter]
ON
Duplex Type
-dxt [parameter]
LONG
Paper Type
-pt [parameter]
A4
Media
-md [parameter]
PLAIN
Copies
-cp [parameter]
[1-999]
Sleep
-sp [parameter]
PRINTER
Toner Save Mode
-ts [parameter]
ON
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Printer Scanner / Scan Key Tool PC-FAX / Fax-modem Error Message on Machine's Display Error Message on Computer Error Message on Mobile Device Paper Feed Problem Cannot Print (via Network) Cannot Print (via USB / Parallel) Cannot Print (via Mobile Device) Print Quality Problem General Print Problem Print from Mobile Device Print Settings / Management Tips for Printing Cannot Scan (via Network) Cannot Scan (via USB / Parallel) Cannot Scan (via Mobile Device) Scan Quality Problem General Scan Problem Scan from Mobile Device Scan from Computer (Windows) Scan from Computer (Macintosh) Scan Settings / Management Tips for Scanning Cannot Copy Copy Quality Problem Copy Operation Telephone Problem Telephone Operation Advanced Networking Wired Network Setting Problem Wireless Network Setting Problem Wired Network Settings Wireless Network Settings Tips for Network Settings Cannot Send a Fax Cannot Receive a Fax Fax Quality Problem General Fax Problem Fax Sending Operation Fax Receiving Operation Fax Sending Operation from Computer (PC-Fax) Fax Settings / Management Android™ Device-related Problem Brother iPrint&Scan / Mobile Connect (Android™) Machine problem Machine Setup / Settings Accessory Installation Installing Drivers / Software Updating Drivers / Software / Firmware Uninstalling Drivers / Software Driver / Software Settings Driver / Software tips Consumables Paper Accessories Product Specification Paper Specification Windows Support Macintosh Support
