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Settings Tables (2.7"(67.5 mm) touchscreen models)

Related Models:DCP‑J772DW / MFC‑J690DW / MFC‑J890DW

These tables will help you understand your machine's menu selections and options.

[Settings]

image[Settings]

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Descriptions

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(Date & Time)

Date

-

(MFC models)

Add the date and time on the screen and in the headings of the faxes you send.

(DCP models)

Set the date and time on your machine.

Time

-

Clock Type

-

Select the time format (12-hour or 24-hour).

Auto Daylight

(MFC models)

(Available only for some countries.)

-

Set the machine to change automatically for Daylight Saving Time.

Daylight Save

(Available only for some countries.)

(MFC models)

-

Change for Daylight Saving Time manually.

Maintenance

Improve Print Quality

-

Check and correct the print quality, alignment and paper feeding according to the LCD instructions.

Print Head Cleaning

-

Clean the print head according to the LCD instructions.

Ink Volume

-

Check the available ink volume.

Ink Cartridge Model

-

Check your ink cartridge numbers.

Print Setting Options

Reduce Smudging

Reduce smudging on the paper or paper jams during printing.

Slow Drying Paper

Use this setting when printing with a type of plain paper on which the ink dries very slowly.

Wi-Fi

TCP/IP

-

Set TCP/IP protocol.

Setup Wizard

-

Configure your wireless network settings manually.

WLAN Assistant

-

Configure your wireless network settings using the Brother installation disc.

WPS

-

Configure your wireless network settings using the one-button push method.

WPS w/ PIN Code

-

Configure your wireless network settings using WPS with a PIN.

WLAN Status

-

View the current wireless network status.

MAC Address

-

View the machine's MAC address.

Quiet Mode

-

-

Decrease printing noise.

Tray Setting

(MFC-J890DW)

Paper Type

-

Set the type of paper in the paper tray.

Paper Size

(MFC-J890DW)

-

Set the size of paper in the paper tray.

Paper Type

(DCP-J772DW/MFC-J690DW)

-

-

Set the type of paper in paper tray #1.

Paper Size

(DCP-J772DW/MFC-J690DW)

-

-

Set the size of paper in paper tray #1.

Fax Preview

(MFC-J890DW)

-

-

View received faxes on the LCD.

All Settings

-

-

Configure the detailed settings.

[General Setup]

image[Settings]>[All Settings]>[General Setup]

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Maintenance

Improve Print Quality

-

Check and correct the print quality, alignment and paper feeding according to the LCD instructions.

Print Head Cleaning

-

Clean the print head according to the LCD instructions.

Ink Volume

-

Check the available ink volume.

Ink Cartridge Model

-

Check your ink cartridge numbers.

Print Setting Options

Reduce Smudging

Reduce smudging on the paper or paper jams during printing.

Slow Drying Paper

Use this setting when printing with a type of plain paper on which the ink dries very slowly.

Paper Type

-

-

Set the type of paper in the paper tray.

Paper Size

-

-

Set the size of paper in the paper tray.

Check Paper

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-

Check the paper type and paper size when you pull the tray out of the machine.

Quiet Mode

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-

Decrease printing noise.

Beep

(DCP models)

-

-

Adjust the beeper volume.

Volume

(MFC models)

Ring

-

Adjust the ring volume.

Beep

-

Adjust the beeper volume.

Speaker

-

Adjust the speaker volume.

LCD Settings

Backlight

-

Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight.

Dim Timer

-

Set how long the LCD backlight stays on after the last finger press.

Screen Settings

Scan Screen

-

Set the default Scan screen settings.

Keyboard Settings

-

-

Select the type of keyboard for the LCD.

Sleep Mode

-

-

Select how long the machine must be idle before it goes into Sleep Mode.

Auto Power Off

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-

Select how long the machine must wait before it automatically turns itself off after entering Sleep Mode.

When set to Off, the machine will not power off automatically.

Removable Disc

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-

Turn the Removable Disc function on or off.

[Shortcut Settings]

image[Settings]>[All Settings]>[Shortcut Settings]

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Descriptions

(Select shortcut button.)

Rename

Change the shortcut name.

Edit

Change the shortcut settings.

Delete

Delete the shortcut.

[Fax]

image[Settings]>[All Settings]>[Fax] (MFC models)

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Setup Receive

Ring Delay

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Set the number of rings before the machine answers in Fax Only or Fax/Tel mode.

Receive Mode

-

Select the Receive Mode that best suits your needs.

F/T Ring Time

-

Set the length of the pseudo/double-ring time in Fax/Tel mode.

Fax Preview

(MFC-J890DW)

-

View received faxes on the LCD.

Fax Detect

-

Receive fax messages automatically when you answer a call and hear fax tones.

Remote Codes

-

Answer calls at an extension or external telephone and use codes to turn the Remote Codes on or off. You can personalise the codes.

Auto Reduction

-

Reduce the size of incoming faxes.

PC Fax Receive

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Set the machine to send faxes to your computer.

You can turn on the Backup Print safety feature.

Memory Receive

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Set the machine to forward fax messages, to store incoming faxes in the memory (so you can retrieve them while you are away from your machine), or the cloud service.

If you select Fax Forward, or Forward to Cloud, you can turn on the Backup Print safety feature.

Fax Rx Stamp

-

Print the received time and date on the top of received faxes.

Report Setting

XMIT Report

-

Select the initial setup for the Transmission Verification Report.

Journal Period

-

Set the interval for automatic printing of the Fax Journal.

If you select an option other than Off and Every 50 Faxes, you can set the time for the option.

If you select Every 7 Days, you can set the day of the week.

Print Document

-

-

Print received faxes stored in the machine's memory.

Remote Access

-

-

Set your own code for Remote Retrieval.

Remaining Jobs

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-

Check which scheduled jobs are in the machine's memory and cancel selected jobs.

Miscellaneous

Memory Security

(MFC-J890DW)

-

Prohibit most functions except receiving faxes into memory.

TX Lock

(MFC-J690DW)

-

Prohibit most functions except receiving faxes.

Distinctive

(For some countries)

-

Use with telephone company distinctive ringing service allows you to have a voice number and fax number on the one phone line.

FaxAbility

(For New Zealand only)

-

If you have FaxAbility from Telecom, use this function to store the ringing pattern of your fax number.

And if you set in to On, you should use the registered number only.

Call Waiting

(For New Zealand only)

-

If you have Call Waiting service, use this function to answer second call when you are on the phone and someone rings you.

[Network]

image[Settings]>[All Settings]>[Network]

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Wired LAN

(MFC-J890DW)

TCP/IP

BOOT Method

-

Select the BOOT method that best suits your needs.

IP Address

-

Enter the IP address.

Subnet Mask

-

Enter the Subnet mask.

Gateway

-

Enter the Gateway address.

Node Name

-

Enter the Node name.

WINS Configuration

-

Select the WINS configuration mode.

WINS Server

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Specify the IP address of the primary or secondary WINS server.

DNS Server

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Specify the IP address of the primary or secondary DNS server.

APIPA

-

Set the machine to allocate the IP address from the link-local address range automatically.

IPv6

-

Turn the IPv6 protocol on or off. For more information, go to the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com to see FAQs & Troubleshooting.

Ethernet

-

-

Select the Ethernet link mode.

Wired Status

-

-

View the current wired status.

MAC Address

-

-

View the machine's MAC address.

WLAN

TCP/IP

BOOT Method

-

Select the BOOT method that best suits your needs.

IP Address

-

Enter the IP address.

Subnet Mask

-

Enter the Subnet mask.

Gateway

-

Enter the Gateway address.

Node Name

-

Enter the Node name.

WINS Configuration

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Select the WINS configuration mode.

WINS Server

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Specify the IP address of the primary or secondary WINS server.

DNS Server

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Specify the IP address of the primary or secondary DNS server.

APIPA

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Set the machine to allocate the IP address from the link-local address range automatically.

IPv6

-

Turn the IPv6 protocol on or off. For more information, go to the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com to see FAQs & Troubleshooting.

Setup Wizard

-

-

Configure your wireless network settings manually.

WLAN Assistant

-

-

Configure your wireless network settings using the Brother installation disc.

WPS

-

-

Configure your wireless network settings using the one-button push method.

WPS w/ PIN Code

-

-

Configure your wireless network settings using WPS with a PIN.

WLAN Status

Status

-

View the current wireless network status.

Signal

-

View the current wireless network signal strength.

SSID

-

View the current SSID.

Comm. Mode

-

View the current Communication mode.

MAC Address

-

-

View the machine's MAC address.

Wi-Fi Direct

Push Button

-

-

Configure your Wi-Fi Direct network settings using the one-button push method.

PIN Code

-

-

Configure your Wi-Fi Direct network settings using WPS with a PIN code.

Manual

-

-

Configure your Wi-Fi Direct network settings manually.

Group Owner

-

-

Set your machine as the Group Owner.

Device Information

Device Name

-

View your machine's device name.

SSID

-

View the Group Owner's SSID.

When the machine is not connected, the LCD displays Not Connected.

IP Address

-

View your machine's current IP Address.

Status Information

Status

-

View the current Wi-Fi Direct network status.

Signal

-

View the current Wi-Fi Direct network signal strength.

When your machine acts as Group Owner, the LCD always indicates a strong signal.

I/F Enable

-

-

Turn the Wi-Fi Direct connection on or off.

NFC

(MFC-J890DW)

-

-

-

Turn the NFC function on or off.

Message from Brother

Message from Brother

-

-

Display messages and notifications from Brother.

Status

-

-

Web Connect Settings

Proxy Settings

Proxy Connection

-

Change the Web connection settings.

Address

-

Port

-

User Name

-

Password

-

Network I/F

(MFC-J890DW)

-

-

-

Select the network connection type.

WLAN Enable

(DCP-J772DW/MFC-J690DW)

-

-

-

Turn wireless network connection On or Off.

Network Reset

-

-

-

Restore all network settings back to the factory settings.

[Print Reports]

image[Settings]>[All Settings]>[Print Reports]

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Descriptions

XMIT Verify

(MFC models)

Print a Transmission Verification Report for your last transmission.

Address Book

(MFC models)

Print a list of names and numbers stored in the Address Book.

Fax Journal

(MFC models)

Print a list of information about your last 200 incoming and outgoing faxes.

(TX means Transmit. RX means Receive.)

User Settings

Print a list of your settings.

Network Configuration

Print a list of your Network settings.

WLAN Report

Print the wireless LAN connection results.

Caller ID History

(MFC models)

(Not available for Taiwan and some countries)

Print a list of the available Caller ID information about the last 30 received faxes and telephone calls.

[Machine Info.]

image[Settings]>[All Settings]>[Machine Info.]

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Serial No.

-

Check your machine's serial number.

Firmware Version

Main Version

Check your machine's firmware version.

Firmware Update

-

Update your machine to the latest firmware.

Firmware Auto Check

-

View firmware information on the Home screen.

[Initial Setup]

image[Settings]>[All Settings]>[Initial Setup]

Level 1

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Descriptions

Date & Time

Date

(MFC models)

Add the date and time on the screen and in the headings of the faxes you send.

(DCP models)

Set the date and time on your machine.

Time

Clock Type

Select the time format (12-hour or 24-hour).

Auto Daylight

(MFC models)

(Available only for some countries.)

Set the machine to change automatically for Daylight Saving Time.

Daylight Save

(MFC models)

(Available only for some countries.)

Change for Daylight Saving Time manually.

Station ID

(MFC models)

Fax

Enter your name and fax number so it appears on each page you fax.

Name

Tone/Pulse

(MFC models)

(Available only for some countries.)

-

Select the dialling mode.

Fax Auto Redial

(MFC models)

-

Set the machine to redial the last fax number if the fax did not go through because the line was busy.

Dial Tone

(MFC models)

-

Shorten the dial tone detect pause.

Phone Line Set

(MFC models)

(Available only for some countries.)

-

Select the telephone line type.

Compatibility

(MFC models)

-

Adjust the equalisation for transmission difficulties.

VoIP service providers offer fax support using various standards. If you regularly experience fax transmission errors, select Basic (for VoIP).

Reset

Machine Reset

Restore all the machine's settings that you have changed, such as Date and Time and Ring Delay.

Network

Restore all network settings back to the factory settings.

Address Book & Fax

(MFC models)

Erase all stored phone numbers and fax settings.

All Settings

Restore all the machine's settings back to the factory settings.

Local Language

(Available only for some countries.)

-

Change your LCD language.

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