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Fax Options

Related Models:MFC‑J491DW / MFC‑J690DW / MFC‑J890DW

MFC-J491DW

To change fax-sending settings, press image (FAX).
Option Description
Fax Resolution

Set the resolution for outgoing faxes.

The fax quality often can be improved by changing the Fax Resolution.

Contrast

Adjust the contrast.

If your document is very light or very dark, changing the contrast may improve the fax quality.

Glass Scan Size

Adjust the scan area of the scanner glass to the size of the document.

See Related Information: Scanner Specifications in Specifications.

Broadcasting

(monochrome only)

Send the same fax message to more than one fax number at the same time.

Real Time TX

Send a fax immediately without waiting for the machine to retrieve the scan from its memory.

Overseas Mode

Set to On if you have difficulty sending faxes overseas.

Call History

Select a number from the Call History.

Address Book

Select a number from the Address Book.

Set New Default

Save your settings as the default.

Factory Reset

Restore all settings back to the factory settings.

MFC-J690DW/MFC-J890DW

To change fax-sending settings, press the [Options] button.
Option Description
Fax Resolution

Set the resolution for outgoing faxes.

The fax quality often can be improved by changing the Fax Resolution.

Contrast

Adjust the contrast.

If your document is very light or very dark, changing the contrast may improve the fax quality.

Glass Scan Size

Adjust the scan area of the scanner glass to the size of the document.

See Related Information: Scanner Specifications in Specifications.

Broadcasting

(monochrome only)

Send the same fax message to more than one fax number at the same time.

Preview

(MFC-J890DW)

(monochrome only)

  • Preview a fax message before you send it.

  • You cannot send a colour fax when Preview is set to On.
Colour Setting

Set whether faxes are sent in monochrome or colour.

  • Colour faxes cannot be stored in the machine’s memory and the machine sends them immediately.
  • Use the ADF to send colour faxes with multiple pages.
  • (MFC-J890DW) You cannot send a colour fax when Preview is set to On.
Delayed Fax

(monochrome only)

Set the time of day the delayed faxes will be sent.

Batch TX

(monochrome only)

Economise by sending all delayed faxes scheduled for the same time and fax number as one fax to save transmission time.

Real Time TX

Send a fax immediately without waiting for the machine to retrieve the scan from its memory.

Overseas Mode

Set to On if you have difficulty sending faxes overseas.

Call History

Select a number from the Call History.

Address Book

Select a number from the Address Book.

Set New Default

Save your settings as the default.

Factory Reset

Restore all settings back to the factory settings.

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You can save the current settings by pressing [Save as Shortcut].

You will be asked if you want to make this a One Touch Shortcut. Follow the LCD instructions.

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