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DCP-540CN
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The error message "Invalid format for short nick name" appears when printing a document. (Mac OS X 10.5 or greater)
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Scan and save a document in PDF format (Scan to File)
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What driver package format is supported by my Linux distribution?
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The error message "No Supported Devices Found" appears on the Brother iPrint&Scan (mobile device).
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Locate files scanned with ControlCenter2 (For Macintosh)
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When I print from PowerPoint using the 2 in 1 feature, some of the borders around the document are not printed or lines are printed that shouldn't be there.
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When I print from Outlook/ Outlook Express or Internet Explorer, the page does not print as expected. For example, the right or left hand portion of the page is blank or it prints on a separate piece of paper.
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Why do the color ink cartridges run out of ink even though I never or rarely print in color?
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I'm using Windows. When I try to Scan to E-mail I get an error saying "the command line argument is not valid. Verify the switch you are using". What should I do?
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I'm using Mac OS X. When I click on any button in the Control Center 2.0 the program crashes or freezes.
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I'm using Mac OS X 10.2 - 10.4 and I'm getting error messages when I try to print.
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What is the BRAdmin Professional software used for?
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When I try to scan using ControlCenter4 or ControlCenter3 for Windows, I receive the error message "Error CC3-202.", "Error CC4-202", "Error CC3-205" or "Error CC4-205.
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I cannot find the destination computer on the network when I try to scan a document using the machine's Scan key or control panel.
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Can I print from or scan to Android™ Smartphone?
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The printer status is Offline or Paused.
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When I try to scan to OCR I get an error message saying "This feature is not available because there is no OCR Software installed".
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I cannot use the Scan to E-mail with Outlook2003 or Outlook2007 after updating ControlCenter3. The error message "command line argument is invalid" appears. What can I do?
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When I try to install the MFL-Pro Suite from the CD-ROM, I receive an Internal Error 2723 and an IS001 Error stating: The PaperPort Installer doesn't respond. What can I do?
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I'm using Windows Vista. When I try to install the Full Driver & Software Package I receive the error message "Unhandled Exception". What should I do?
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I'm trying to install the driver with network settings, but the installation wizard is not able to locate the Brother machine on my network, I'm getting the message "No devices could be found over the network".
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When I print, the pages are smudged with ink. What should I do?
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I get an error "Print Queue is stopped". (Mac OS X 10.2 - 10.4)
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Install the built-in drivers (For Windows 8 and Windows 10)
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I cannot install the scanner driver (brscan5) in Fedora 40 or later. (Linux)
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Pre-Required Procedures (Linux)
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I cannot print using my Brother machine on a wired network. (Windows/macOS)
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Protect your Brother machine against unauthorised access over the network
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Delete print jobs from the print queue.
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Open the Control Panel (For Windows)