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MFC-5840CN

FAQs & Troubleshooting

FAQs & Troubleshooting

Print command (cupswrapper) (Linux)

Print Command :
lpr -P (printer name) [ -o Option] (filename)

You can view the details of Parameter by the following command.
Command: brprintconf_{Model Name without "-"}
E.g. MFC-J430W: brprintconf_mfcj430w

Option Table

Category Option Parameter Example
Paper Size
***The "PageSize=" can be swapped with "media="
PageSize=BrA4
Paper Source BRInputSlot=AutoSelect
Resolution Resolution=Photo1
Color/Grayscale BRMonoColor=Color
Paper Type BRColorMediaType=Plain
Paper Thickness BRColorPaperThick=Thick
Bi-Directional Printing BRBiDir=ON
Mirror Printing BRMirror=ON
Image Type BRDocument=Photo
Color Matching BRColorMatching=Natural
Half Tone Pattern BRHalfTonePattern=Diffusion
Color Enhancement
(True2Life)
BRColorEnhancement=ON
Brightness BRBrightness=[-20 - +20] Brightness BRBrightness=[-20 - +20]
Contrast BRContrast=[-20 - +20]
Red Key BRRed=[-20 - +20]
Green Key BRGreen=[-20 - +20]
Blue Key BRBlue=[-20 - +20]

 

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Related Models

DCP-110C, MFC-210C, MFC-215C, MFC-410CN, MFC-425CN, MFC-5440CN, MFC-5840CN, MFC-620CN, MFC-640CW

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