DCP-8080DN
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DCP-8080DN
Date: 10/31/2022 ID: faq00002418_002
What are supported file formats for the direct print feature?
Direct print supports the following file formats:
- PDF version 1.7 *1
- JPEG
- Exif + JPEG
- PRN (created by your machine's driver)
- TIFF (scanned by all MFC or DCP Brother models)
- PostScript® 3™ (created by your machine's BR-Script3 printer driver)
- XPS version 1.0
*1: PDF data including a JBIG2 image file, a JPEG2000 image file or transparency files is not supported.
To create a PRN or PostScript® 3™ file for direct print, please follow steps below:
The screens may vary depending on your application and operating system.
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From the menu bar of an application, click File => Print.
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Choose Brother [model name] Printer and check the Print to file box.
Click Print.
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Choose the folder you want to save the file to and enter the file name if you are prompted to.
If you are prompted for a file name only, you can also specify the folder you want to save the file in by entering the directory name. For example:
C:\Temp\FileName.prn
If you have a USB Flash memory drive or digital camera connected to your computer, you can save the file directly to the USB Flash memory drive
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If you need further assistance, please contact Brother customer service:
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