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Settings Tables (2.7"(67.5 mm)/3.5"(87.6 mm) Touchscreen models)
These tables will help you understand your machine's menu selections and options.
[Settings]
[Settings]
Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Descriptions |
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(Date & Time) | - | - | Access the Date and Time setting menus. |
Maintenance | - | - | Access the Maintenance settings menus. |
Network | Wired LAN | - | Access the Wired LAN setting menus. |
WLAN(Wi-Fi) | - | Access the WLAN setting menus. | |
Wi-Fi Direct | - | Access the Wi-Fi Direct setting menus. | |
Network I/F | - | Select the network connection type. | |
Tray Setting | - | - | Access the tray setting menus. |
Fax Preview | - | - | View received faxes on the LCD. |
Wi-Fi Direct | - | - | Access the Wi-Fi Direct setting menus. |
All Settings | - | - | Configure the detailed settings. |
[General Setup]
Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 | Descriptions |
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Maintenance | Improve Print Quality | Check Print Quality | Check and correct the print quality, alignment and paper feeding according to the LCD instructions. |
Alignment | |||
Correct Paper Feed | |||
Print Head Cleaning | - | Clean the print head according to the LCD instructions. | |
Remove Paper Scraps | - | Remove a piece of paper in the machine according to the LCD instructions. | |
Clean Paper Pick-up Roller (Available only for some countries.) | - | Clean the rollers according to the LCD instructions. | |
Ink Volume | - | Check the available ink volume. | |
Ink Cartridge Model | - | Check your ink cartridge numbers. | |
Print Options | Reduce Smudging | Reduce smudging on the paper or paper jams during printing. | |
Reduce Uneven Lines | Reduce uneven lines on the paper during printing. | ||
Enhance Print | Improve print quality and reduce blurriness. | ||
Ink Cartridge Check | - | View your ink cartridge information. | |
Print Quality Auto Check | - | Automatically detects the Print Head condition and cleans the Print Head when needed. | |
Paper Type (MFC-J3540DW/MFC-J6540DW) | - | - | Set the type of paper in the paper tray. |
Paper Size (MFC-J3540DW/MFC-J6540DW) | - | - | Set the size of paper in the paper tray. |
Check Paper (MFC-J3540DW/MFC-J6540DW) | - | - | Check the paper type and paper size when you pull the tray out of the machine. |
Tray Setting (MFC-J3940DW/MFC-J6555DW/MFC-J6740DW/MFC-J6940DW/MFC-J6955DW/MFC-J6957DW) | Tray 1 | Paper Type | Set the type of paper in the paper tray #1. |
Paper Size | Set the size of paper in the paper tray #1. | ||
Tray 2 (MFC-J3940DW/MFC-J6740DW/MFC-J6940DW/MFC-J6955DW/MFC-J6957DW) | Paper Size | Set the size of paper in the paper tray #2. | |
Tray 3 (MFC-J6957DW) | Paper Size | Set the size of paper in the paper tray #3. | |
MP Tray (MFC-J3940DW/MFC-J6555DW/MFC-J6940DW/MFC-J6955DW/MFC-J6957DW) | Paper Type | Set the type of paper in the MP tray. | |
Paper Size | Set the size of paper in the MP tray. | ||
Tray Setting: Copy | Tray Select | Select the tray to be used for copying. | |
Tray Priority (Not available for MFC-J6740DW) | Change the tray priority for copying. | ||
Tray Setting: Fax | Tray Select | Select the tray to be used for faxing. | |
Tray Priority (Not available for MFC-J6740DW) | Change the tray priority for faxing. | ||
Tray Setting: Print (Not available for MFC-J6740DW) | Tray Priority | Change the tray priority for printing from your computer. | |
Tray Setting: JPEG Print (Media) (Not available for MFC-J6740DW) | Tray Select | Select the tray to be used for printing photos from a USB flash drive. | |
Tray Priority | Change the tray priority for printing photos from a USB flash drive. | ||
Skip Tray (MFC-J6957DW) | - | Select a specific tray you do not want to use; if it is loaded with paper of the wrong size. | |
Paper Low Notice (MFC-J6955DW/MFC-J6957DW) | - | Select whether to display a message telling you that the paper tray is nearly empty. | |
Check Paper | - | Check the paper type and paper size when you pull the tray out of the machine or set the paper in the MP tray. (MP tray is not available for MFC-J6740DW.) | |
Quiet Mode | - | - | Decrease printing noise. |
Volume | 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 | Home Screen | - | Set the screen that is displayed when you press |
Scan Screen | - | Set the default Scan screen settings. | |
Notice Settings | Document Alert | - | Displays the alert when a document is left on the scanner glass. |
Copy Tip | - | Displays the document placement guidance when you open the document cover. | |
Scan Result(Skip Blank Page) | - | Displays the Skip Blank Page scan results when finished. | |
Keyboard Settings | - | - | Select the type of keyboard for the LCD. |
Sleep Time | - | - | Set how long the machine must be idle before it goes into Sleep Mode. |
Auto Power Off | - | - | Select how long the machine must wait before it automatically turns itself off after entering Sleep Mode. When set to Off, the machine does not power off automatically. |
[Shortcut Settings]
Level 3 | Level 4 | Descriptions |
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(Select a shortcut button.) | Rename | Change the shortcut name. |
Edit | Change the shortcut settings. | |
Delete | Delete the shortcut. | |
Register Card/NFC | Assign a Shortcut to an IC card. | |
Delete Card/NFC | Remove a Shortcut from an IC card. |
[Fax]
Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 | Descriptions |
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Setup Receive | Ring Delay | - | 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 | - | 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 | - | Set the machine to send faxes to your computer. You can turn on the Backup Print safety feature. | |
Memory Receive | - | 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 incoming 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 incoming faxes stored in the machine's memory. |
Remote Access | - | - | Set your own code for Remote Retrieval. |
Dial Restriction | Dial Pad | - | Restrict dialling when using the dial pad. |
Address Book | - | Restrict the dialling when using the Address Book. | |
Shortcuts | - | Restrict the dialling when using a Shortcut. | |
LDAP Server (Available only for some countries.) | - | Restrict dialling when using LDAP search. | |
Remaining Jobs | - | - | Check which scheduled jobs are in the machine's memory and cancel selected jobs. |
Miscellaneous | 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. |
[Printer]
(MFC-J6955DW/MFC-J6957DW)
Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 | Descriptions |
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Emulation | - | - | Select the emulation mode. |
Print Options | Font List | HP LaserJet | Print a list of the machine’s internal fonts. |
BR-Script 3 | |||
Test Print | - | Print a test page. | |
2-sided | 2-sided Print | - | Enable or disable 2-sided printing and choose long edge or short edge. |
HP Tray Command | - | - | Select the correct version of HP LaserJet emulation. |
Reset Printer | - | - | Restore the printer settings to the factory settings. |
[Network]
Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 | Level 6 | Descriptions |
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Wired LAN | 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 | - | Specify the IP address of the primary or secondary WINS server. | ||
DNS Server | - | 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. | ||
Ethernet | - | - | Select the Ethernet link mode. | |
Wired Status | - | - | View the current wired status. | |
MAC Address | - | - | View the machine's MAC address. | |
WLAN(Wi-Fi) | Find Wi-Fi Network | - | - | Configure your wireless network settings manually. |
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 | - | Specify the IP address of the primary or secondary WINS server. | ||
DNS Server | - | 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. | ||
WPS/Push Button | - | - | Configure your wireless network settings using the one-button push method. | |
WPS/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 | Manual | - | - | Configure your Wi-Fi Direct network settings manually. |
Group Owner | - | - | Set your machine as the Group Owner. | |
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. | |
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-J3940DW/MFC-J6940DW/MFC-J6955DW/MFC-J6957DW) | - | - | - | Turn the NFC function on or off. |
E-mail/IFAX | Mail Address | - | - | Enter the email address. (Up to 60 characters) |
Setup Server | SMTP | Server | Enter the SMTP server name and address. | |
Port | Enter the SMTP port number. | |||
Auth. for SMTP | Select the Security method for email notification. | |||
SSL/TLS | Send or receive an email via an email server that requires secure SSL/TLS communication. | |||
Verify Certification | Verify the SMTP Server Certificate automatically. | |||
POP3/IMAP4 | Protocol | Select the protocol for receiving an email from the server. | ||
Server | Enter the server name and address. | |||
Port | Enter the port number. | |||
Mailbox Name | Enter the mailbox name. (Up to 60 characters) | |||
Mailbox Password | Enter the password to login to the server. (Up to 128 characters) | |||
Select Folder | Select the specified folder in the mailbox using the IMAP4 protocol. | |||
SSL/TLS | Send or receive an email via an email server that requires secure SSL/TLS communication. | |||
Verify Certification | Verify the Server Certificate automatically. | |||
APOP | Turn APOP on or off. | |||
Setup Mail RX | Auto Polling | Auto Polling | Automatically check the server for new messages. | |
Poll Frequency | Set the interval for checking new messages on the server. | |||
Header | - | Select the contents of the email header to be printed. | ||
Del/Read Error Mail | - | Set the machine to automatically delete error mails. | ||
Notification | - | Receive notification messages. | ||
Setup Mail TX | Sender Subject | - | View the subject. | |
Size Limit | Size Limit | Limit the size of email documents. | ||
Maximum Size(MB) | ||||
Notification | - | Send notification messages. | ||
Setup Relay | Relay Broadcast | - | Relay a document to another fax machine. | |
Relay Domain | - | Register the Domain name. | ||
Relay Report | - | Print the relay Broadcast Report. | ||
Manual Receive | - | - | Manually check the POP3 or IMAP4 server for new messages. | |
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 | - | - | - | Select the network connection type. |
IPsec | - | - | - | IPsec is an optional security feature of the IP protocol that provides authentication and encryption services. We recommend contacting your network administrator before changing this setting. |
Network Reset | - | - | - | Restore all network settings back to the factory settings. |
[Print Reports]
Level 3 | Descriptions |
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XMIT Verify | Print a Transmission Verification Report for your last transmission. |
Address Book | Print a list of names and numbers stored in the Address Book. |
Fax Journal | 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 (Not available for Taiwan and some countries) | Print a list of the available Caller ID information of the last 30 received faxes and telephone calls. |
[Machine Info.]
Level 3 | Level 4 | Descriptions |
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Serial No. | - | Check your machine's serial number. |
Firmware Version | Main Version | Check your machine's firmware version. |
Security Version | ||
Firmware Update | - | Update your machine to the latest firmware. |
Firmware Auto Check | - | View firmware information on the Home screen. |
Page Counter | - | Check the total number of pages the machine has printed. |
[Initial Setup]
Level 3 | Level 4 | Descriptions |
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Date & Time | Date | Add the date and time on the screen and in the headings of the faxes you send. |
Time | ||
Clock Type | Select the time format (12-hour or 24-hour). | |
Auto Daylight (Available only for some countries.) | Set the machine to change automatically for Daylight Saving Time. | |
Daylight Save (Available only for some countries.) | Change for Daylight Saving Time manually. | |
Time Zone | Set your time zone. | |
Station ID | Fax | Enter your name and fax number so it appears on each page you fax. |
Name | ||
Tone/Pulse (Available only for some countries.) | - | Select the dialling mode. |
Fax Auto Redial | - | Set the machine to redial the last fax number if the fax did not go through because the line was busy. |
Dial Tone | - | Shorten the dial tone detect pause. |
Dial Prefix (Available only for some countries.) | - | Set a prefix number to be added before the fax number every time you dial. |
Phone Line Set (Available only for some countries.) | - | Select the telephone line type. |
Compatibility | - | 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. |
Network | Restore all network settings back to the factory settings. | |
Address Book & Fax | 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. |