If you are faxing a document that is very light or very dark, you may want to change the machine's contrast setting.

• The machine's default contrast setting of Auto is suitable for most documents.
• Choose Light when sending a light document.
• Choose Dark when sending a dark document.

Click the following steps applicable for your case:

• To change the contrast of your next sent fax.
• To change the Brother machine's default fax contrast setting.
   

Changing the contrast of your next sent fax

To change the contrast of your next sent fax, follow these steps:

1. Place the first page you want to send face down in the upper-left corner of the flat scanner glass.
2. Press (Fax).
3. Press Options.
4. Press the Up or Down arrow key to display Contrast.
5. Press Contrast.
6. Press the Up or Down arrow key to display Auto, Light, or Dark.
7. Press Auto, Light, or Dark.
8. Press OK.
9. Dial a fax number.
10. Press Fax Start.
    Even if you choose Light or Dark, the machine will send the fax using the Auto setting in the following situations:

    • When you send a color fax.
    • When you choose Photo as the Fax Resolution setting.

Changing the Brother machine's default fax contrast setting

To change the Brother machine's default fax contrast setting, follow these steps:

1. Press (Fax).
2. Press Options.
3. Press the Up or Down arrow key to display Contrast.
4. Press Contrast.
5. Press the Up or Down arrow key to display Auto, Light, or Dark.
6. Press Auto, Light, or Dark.
7. Press the Up or Down arrow key to display Set New Default.
8. Press Set New Default.
9. Press OK.
10. Press Yes.
11. Press (Home).
    Even if you choose Light or Dark, the machine will send the fax using the Auto setting in the following situations:

    • When you send a color fax.
    • When you choose Photo as the Fax Resolution setting.