Online User's Guide

DCP‑7090DW / DCP‑L2535DW / DCP‑L2550DW / DCP‑7190DW / DCP‑7195DW / MFC‑7895DW

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• Definitions of Notes
• Trademarks
• Important Note

• Control Panel Overview
• Control Panel Overview
• Touchscreen LCD Overview
• How to Navigate the Touchscreen LCD
• Settings Screen Overview
• Access Brother Utilities (Windows)
  • Uninstall the Brother Software and Drivers (Windows)

• Load Paper
  • Load and Print Using the Paper Tray
    • Load Paper in the Paper Tray
  • Load and Print Using the Multi‑purpose Tray (MP Tray)
    • Load Paper in the Multi‑purpose Tray (MP Tray)
    • Load and Print Labels Using the MP Tray
    • Load and Print Envelopes Using the MP Tray
  • Load and Print Paper in the Manual Feed Slot
    • Load and Print Plain Paper, Thin Paper, Recycled Paper and Bond Paper in the Manual Feed Slot
    • Load and Print on Thick Paper and Labels in the Manual Feed Slot
    • Load and Print on Envelopes in the Manual Feed Slot
• Paper Settings
  • Change the Paper Size and Paper Type
  • Select the Tray to Be Used For Printing
  • Change the Check Paper Size Setting
• Recommended Print Media
• Load Documents
  • Load Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
  • Load Documents on the Scanner Glass
• Unscannable and Unprintable Areas
• Using Special Paper

• Print from Your Computer (Windows)
  • Print a Document (Windows)
  • Print Settings (Windows)
  • Change the Default Print Settings (Windows)
  • Print a Document Using the BR-Script3 Printer Driver (PostScript® 3™ Language Emulation) (Windows)
  • Monitor the Status of the Machine from Your Computer (Windows)
• Print from Your Computer (Mac)
  • Print a Document (Mac)
  • Print Options (Mac)
  • Monitor the Status of the Machine from Your Computer (Mac)
• Cancel a Print Job
• Test Print

• Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine
  • Scan Photos and Graphics
  • Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File
  • Scan to an Editable Text File (OCR)
  • Scan to Email Attachment
  • Scan to FTP
    • Set up a Scan to FTP Profile
    • Upload Scanned Data to an FTP Server
  • Scan to Network (Windows)
    • Set up a Scan to Network Profile
      • Set the Date and Time Using Web Based Management
    • Upload Scanned Data to a CIFS Server
  • Web Services for Scanning on Your Network (Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10)
    • Use Web Services to Install Drivers Used for Scanning (Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10)
    • Scan Using Web Services from the Brother Machine (Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10)
    • Configure Scan Settings for Web Services
  • Change Scan Button Settings from ControlCenter4 (Windows)
  • Change Scan Button Settings from Brother iPrint&Scan (Mac)
  • Configure Certificate for Signed PDF
  • Disable Scanning from Your Computer
• Scan from Your Computer (Windows)
  • Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows)
    • Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows)
      • Select Document Type Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows)
        • Custom Scan Settings (Windows)
      • Change Scan Size Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows)
      • Crop a Scanned Image Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows)
      • Print Scanned Data Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows)
      • Scan to an Application Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows)
    • Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows)
    • Scan Both Sides of a Document Automatically Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows)
    • Scan Settings for ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows)
  • Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows)
    • Scan Photos and Graphics Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows)
    • Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows)
    • Scan Both Sides of a Document Automatically Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows)
    • Scan Both Sides of an ID Card Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows)
    • Scan to Email Attachment Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows)
    • Scan to an Editable Text File (OCR) Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows)
    • Scan Settings for ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows)
  • Scan Using Nuance™ PaperPort™ 14SE or Other Windows Applications
    • TWAIN Driver Settings (Windows)
  • Scan Using Windows Fax and Scan
    • WIA Driver Settings (Windows)
• Scan from Your Computer (Mac)
  • Scan Using Brother iPrint&Scan (Mac)
  • Scan Using TWAIN-Compliant Applications (Mac)
    • TWAIN Driver Settings (Mac)
• Configure Scan Settings Using Web Based Management
  • Set the Scan File Name Using Web Based Management

• Copy a Document
• Enlarge or Reduce Copied Images
• Make N in 1 Copies Using the Page Layout Feature
• Sort Copies
• Copy an ID Card
• Copy on Both Sides of the Paper (2-sided Copy)
• Copy Options

• Send a Fax
  • Send a Fax
  • Send a 2-sided Fax from the ADF
  • Send a Fax Manually
  • Send a Fax at the End of a Conversation
  • Set the Fax Logic (Sending and Receiving Sequence)
  • Send the Same Fax to More than One Recipient (Broadcasting)
    • Cancel a Broadcast in Progress
  • Send a Fax at a Specified Time (Delayed Fax)
  • Cancel a Fax in Progress
  • Check and Cancel a Pending Fax
  • Fax Options
• Receive a Fax
  • Receive Mode Settings
    • Receive Modes Overview
    • Choose the Correct Receive Mode
    • Use PC-Fax Receive to Transfer Received Faxes to Your Computer (Windows only)
    • Set the Number of Rings Before the Machine Answers (Ring Delay)
    • Set Fax Detect
    • Shrink Page Size of an Oversized Incoming Fax
    • Set the 2-sided Printing for Received Faxes
    • Set the Fax Receive Stamp
    • Receive a Fax at the End of a Telephone Conversation
    • Register a Number in the Blocked List
• Voice Operations and Fax Numbers
  • Voice Operations
    • Send Tone Signals
  • Store Fax Numbers
    • Store Address Book Numbers
      • Store Address Book Numbers from Outgoing Calls
    • Change or Delete Address Book Names or Numbers
  • Set up Groups for Broadcasting
    • Change a Broadcasting Group Name
    • Delete a Broadcasting Group
    • Add or Delete a Broadcasting Group Member
  • Combine Address Book Numbers
• Telephone Services and External Devices
  • Caller ID
    • Set the Caller ID Type
  • External and Extension Telephones
    • Connect an Extension Telephone
    • Operation from Extension Telephones
    • Use the Remote Codes
      • Change the Remote Codes
  • Multi-line Connections (PABX)
• Fax Reports
  • Print a Fax Journal
• PC-FAX
  • PC-FAX for Windows
    • PC-FAX Overview (Windows)
      • Configure PC-FAX (Windows)
      • Configure your PC-Fax Address Book (Windows)
        • Add a Member to your PC-FAX Address Book (Windows)
        • Create a Group in your PC-FAX Address Book (Windows)
        • Edit Member or Group Information in your PC-FAX Address Book (Windows)
        • Delete a Member or Group in your PC-FAX Address Book (Windows)
        • Export your PC-FAX Address Book (Windows)
        • Import Information to your PC-FAX Address Book (Windows)
    • Send a Fax Using PC-FAX (Windows)
    • Receive Faxes on Your Computer (Windows)
      • Receive Faxes Using PC-FAX Receive (Windows)
        • Run Brother's PC-FAX Receive on Your Computer (Windows)
          • Set Up Your Computer for PC-FAX Receiving (Windows)
          • Add Your Brother Machine to PC-FAX Receiving (Windows)
        • View Received PC-FAX Messages (Windows)
  • PC-FAX for Mac(Sending only)
    • Send Faxes from Your Application (Mac)

• Supported Basic Network Features
• Network Management Software and Utilities
  • Learn about Network Management Software and Utilities
• Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network
  • Before Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network
  • Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network
  • Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the One Push Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)
  • Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)
  • Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the Machine's Control Panel Setup Wizard
  • Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network When the SSID Is Not Broadcast
  • Use Wi-Fi Direct®
    • Print or Scan from Your Mobile Device Using Wi-Fi Direct
    • Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network
      • Wi-Fi Direct Network Configuration Overview
      • Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the One-Push Method
      • Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the One-Push Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)
      • Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the PIN Method
      • Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS)
      • Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Manually
• Advanced Network Features
  • Print the Network Configuration Report
  • Print the WLAN Report
    • Wireless LAN Report Error Codes
  • Synchronize Time with the SNTP Server Using Web Based Management
    • Configure Date and Time Using Web Based Management
    • Configure the SNTP Protocol Using Web Based Management
• Technical Information for Advanced Users
  • Reset the Network Settings to the Factory Settings

• Lock the Machine Settings
  • Setting Lock Overview
    • Set the Setting Lock Password
    • Change the Setting Lock Password
    • Turn Setting Lock On
• Network Security Features
  • Before Using Network Security Features
  • Secure Function Lock 3.0
    • Before Using Secure Function Lock 3.0
    • Configure Secure Function Lock 3.0 Using Web Based Management
    • Scan Using Secure Function Lock 3.0
    • Configure Public Mode for Secure Function Lock 3.0
    • Additional Secure Function Lock 3.0 Features
  • Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/TLS
    • Introduction to SSL/TLS
      • Brief History of SSL/TLS
      • Benefits of Using SSL/TLS
    • Certificates and Web Based Management
      • Supported Security Certificate Features
      • Create and Install a Certificate
        • Step by Step Guide for Creating and Installing a Certificate
        • Create and Install a Self-signed Certificate
          • Create a Self-signed Certificate
          • Install the Self-signed Certificate for Windows users with Administrator Rights
          • Import and Export the Self-signed Certificate on your Brother Machine
            • Import the Self-signed Certificate
            • Export the Self-signed Certificate
        • Create and Install a Certificate from a Certificate Authority (CA)
          • Create a Certificate Signing Request (CSR)
          • Install a Certificate on Your Brother Machine
          • Import and Export the Certificate and Private Key
            • Import a Certificate and Private Key
            • Export the Certificate and Private Key
        • Import and Export a CA Certificate
          • Import a CA Certificate
          • Export a CA Certificate
      • Manage Multiple Certificates
    • Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using Web Based Management
    • Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using BRAdmin Professional (Windows)
    • Print Documents Securely Using SSL/TLS
  • Send an Email Securely
    • Configure Email Sending Using Web Based Management
    • Send an Email with User Authentication
    • Send an Email Securely Using SSL/TLS

• AirPrint
  • AirPrint Overview
  • Before Using AirPrint
    • Network Settings for Using AirPrint
    • Disable and Enable AirPrint Using Web Based Management (Web Browser)
  • Print Using AirPrint
    • Print from iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch
    • Before Using AirPrint (macOS)
    • Print Using AirPrint (macOS)
  • Scan Using AirPrint
    • Before Scanning Using AirPrint (macOS)
    • Scan Using AirPrint (macOS)
  • Send a Fax Using AirPrint (For MFC Models)
    • Before Sending a Fax Using AirPrint (macOS)
    • Send a Fax Using AirPrint (macOS)
• Mobile Printing for Windows
• Mopria® Print Service
• Brother iPrint&Scan for Mobile Devices
• Near-Field Communication (NFC)

• ControlCenter4 (Windows)
  • Change the Operation Mode in ControlCenter4 (Windows)
  • Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows)
  • Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows)
  • Set Up the Brother Machine Using ControlCenter4 (Windows)
  • Create a Custom Tab Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows)

• Brother iPrint&Scan Overview

• Error and Maintenance Messages
• Document Jams
  • Document is Jammed in the Top of the ADF Unit
  • Document is Jammed under the Document Cover
  • Remove Small Scraps of Paper Jammed in the ADF
• Paper Jams
  • Paper is Jammed in the Paper Tray
  • Paper is Jammed in the MP tray
  • Paper is Jammed in the Output Paper Tray
  • Paper is Jammed in the Back of the Machine
  • Paper is Jammed inside the Machine
  • Paper is Jammed in the 2-sided Tray
• Printing Problems
• Improve the Print Quality
• Telephone and Fax Problems
  • Set Dial Tone Detection
  • Set Telephone Line Compatibility for Interference and VoIP Systems
• Network Problems
  • Error Messages for Network Problems
  • Where Can I Find My Brother Machine's Network Settings?
  • I Cannot Complete the Wireless Network Setup Configuration
  • Use the Network Connection Repair Tool (Windows)
  • My Brother Machine Cannot Print, Scan, or PC-FAX Receive over the Network
  • I Want to Check that My Network Devices are Working Correctly
• AirPrint Problems
• Other Problems
• Transfer Your Faxes or Fax Journal Report
  • Transfer Faxes to Another Fax Machine
  • Transfer Faxes to Your Computer
  • Transfer the Fax Journal Report to Another Fax Machine
• Machine Information
  • Check the Serial Number
  • Check the Firmware Version
  • Reset Functions Overview
  • Reset Your Brother Machine

• Replace Supplies
  • Replace the Toner Cartridge
  • Replace the Drum Unit
• Clean the Machine
  • Clean the Scanner
  • Clean the Touchscreen LCD
  • Clean the Corona Wire
  • Clean the Drum Unit Using Drum Dot Print
  • Clean the Paper Pick-up Rollers
• Check the Remaining Part Life
• Pack and Ship Your Brother Machine

• Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel
  • In the Event of Power Failure (Memory Storage)
  • General Settings
    • Adjust the Machine's Volume
    • Set Sleep Mode Countdown
    • About Deep Sleep Mode
    • Set Auto Power Off Mode
    • Set the Date and Time
    • Set the Time Zone
    • Adjust the LCD Backlight Brightness
    • Change How Long the LCD Backlight Stays On
    • Set Your Station ID
    • Set Tone or Pulse Dialling Mode
    • Reduce Toner Consumption
    • Set the Continue Mode
    • Learn About Receiving Faxes in Continue Mode
    • Add a Prefix to Every Fax Number
    • Prevent Dialling a Wrong Number (Dial Restriction)
    • Reduce Printing Noise
    • Change the Language on the LCD
  • Save Your Favourite Settings as a Shortcut
    • Add Shortcuts
    • Change or Delete Shortcuts
  • Print Reports
    • Reports
    • Print a Report
  • Settings and Features Tables
    • Settings Tables (2 Line LCD DCP models)
    • Settings Tables (2.7" Touch Panel MFC models)
    • Settings Tables (2.7" Touch Panel DCP models)
    • Features Tables (2.7" Touch Panel MFC models)
    • Features Tables (2.7" Touch Panel DCP models)
• Change Machine Settings from Your Computer
  • Change Machine Settings Using Web Based Management
    • What is Web Based Management?
    • Access Web Based Management
    • Set a Login Password for Web Based Management
    • Set Up Your Machine's Address Book Using Web Based Management
  • Change the Machine Settings Using Remote Setup
    • Remote Setup (Windows)
      • Set Up the Brother Machine from Your Computer (Windows)
      • Set Up the Brother Machine Using ControlCenter4 (Windows)
      • Set Up Your Machine's Address Book Using ControlCenter4 (Windows)
    • Remote Setup (Mac)
      • Set Up the Brother Machine with a USB Cable Connection (Mac)
      • Set Up Your Machine's Address Book with a USB Cable Connection (Mac)

• Specifications
• How to Enter Text on Your Brother Machine
• Supplies
• Brother Numbers

• Some features are not available depending on the model.

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