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Settings Tables (2.7"/3.5" Touchscreen models)

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)

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Access the Date and Time setting menus.

Maintenance

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Access the Maintenance settings menus.

Network

Wired LAN

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Access the Wired LAN setting menus.

WLAN(Wi-Fi)

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Access the WLAN setting menus.

Wi-Fi Direct

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Access the Wi-Fi Direct setting menus.

Network I/F

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Select the network connection type.

Tray Setting

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Access the tray setting menus.

Fax Preview

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View received faxes on the LCD.

Wi-Fi Direct

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Access the Wi-Fi Direct setting menus.

All Settings

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Configure the detailed settings.

[General Setup]

image[All Settings]>[General Setup]

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Descriptions

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

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Clean the print head according to the LCD instructions.

Remove Paper Scraps

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Remove a piece of paper in the machine according to the LCD instructions.

Ink Volume

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Check the available ink volume.

Ink Cartridge Model

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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

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Automatically detects the Print Head condition and cleans the Print Head when needed.

Paper Type

(MFC-J5340DW)

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Set the type of paper in the paper tray.

Paper Size

(MFC-J5340DW)

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Set the size of paper in the paper tray.

Check Paper

(MFC-J5340DW)

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

Tray Setting

(MFC-J5855DW/MFC-J5955DW)

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-J5955DW)

Paper Size

Set the size of paper in the paper tray #2.

MP Tray

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

Change the tray priority for copying.

Tray Setting: Fax

Tray Select

Select the tray to be used for faxing.

Tray Priority

Change the tray priority for faxing.

Tray Setting: Print

Tray Priority

Change the tray priority for printing from your computer.

Tray Setting: JPEG Print (Media)

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.

Paper Low Notice

(MFC-J5955DW)

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Select whether to display a message telling you that the paper tray is nearly empty.

Check Paper

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Check the paper type and paper size when you pull the tray out of the machine or set the paper in the MP tray.

Quiet Mode

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Decrease printing noise.

Volume

Ring

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Adjust the ring volume.

Beep

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Adjust the beeper volume.

Speaker

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Adjust the speaker volume.

LCD Settings

Backlight

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Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight.

Dim Timer

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

Screen Settings

Home Screen

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Set the screen that is displayed when you press image.

Scan Screen

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Set the default Scan screen settings.

Notice Settings

Document Alert

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Displays the alert when a document is left on the scanner glass.

Scan Result(Skip Blank Page)

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Displays the Skip Blank Page scan results when finished.

Keyboard Settings

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Select the type of keyboard for the LCD.

Sleep Time

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Set 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 does not power off automatically.

[Shortcut Settings]

image[All Settings]>[Shortcut Settings]

Level 3

Level 4

Descriptions

(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]

image[All Settings]>[Fax]

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Descriptions

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

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Select the Receive Mode that best suits your needs.

F/T Ring Time

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

Fax Preview

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View received faxes on the LCD.

Easy Receive

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

Remote Codes

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

Auto Reduction

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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

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

Report Setting

Transmission

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Select the initial setup for the Transmission Verification Report.

Journal Period

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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 Fax

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Print incoming faxes stored in the machine's memory.

Remote Access

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Set your own code for Remote Retrieval.

Dial Restriction

Dial Pad

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Restrict dialing when using the dial pad.

Address Book

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Restrict the dialing when using the Address Book.

Shortcuts

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Restrict the dialing when using a Shortcut.

LDAP Server

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Restrict dialing when using LDAP search.

Remaining Jobs

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

Miscellaneous

Distinctive

(USA and Canada only)

Distinctive

Turn on the telephone company's Distinctive Ring subscriber service to register your new ring pattern on the machine.

Ring Pattern

Area Code

(USA only)

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Set your 3-digit area code only if you do not dial it within your own area code.

[Printer]

image[All Settings]>[Printer]

(MFC-J5955DW)

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Level 4

Level 5

Descriptions

Emulation

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Select the emulation mode.

Print Options

Font List

HP LaserJet

Print a list of the machine’s internal fonts.

BR-Script 3

Test Print

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Print a test page.

2-sided

2-sided Print

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Enable or disable 2-sided printing and choose long edge or short edge.

HP Tray Command

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Select the correct version of HP LaserJet emulation.

Reset Printer

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Restore the printer settings to the factory settings.

[Network]

image[All Settings]>[Network]

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Level 5

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Descriptions

Wired LAN

TCP/IP

BOOT Method

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Select the Boot method that best suits your needs.

IP Address

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Enter the IP address.

Subnet Mask

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Enter the Subnet mask.

Gateway

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Enter the Gateway address.

Node Name

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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

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Turn the IPv6 protocol on or off.

Ethernet

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Select the Ethernet link mode.

Wired Status

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View the current wired status.

MAC Address

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View the machine's MAC address.

WLAN(Wi-Fi)

Find Wi-Fi Network

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Configure your wireless network settings manually.

TCP/IP

BOOT Method

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Select the Boot method that best suits your needs.

IP Address

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Enter the IP address.

Subnet Mask

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Enter the Subnet mask.

Gateway

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Enter the Gateway address.

Node Name

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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

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Turn the IPv6 protocol on or off.

WPS/Push Button

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

WPS/PIN Code

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Configure your wireless network settings using WPS with a PIN.

WLAN Status

Status

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View the current wireless network status.

Signal

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View the current wireless network signal strength.

SSID

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View the current SSID.

Comm. Mode

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View the current Communication mode.

MAC Address

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View the machine's MAC address.

Wi-Fi Direct

Manual

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Configure your Wi-Fi Direct network settings manually.

Group Owner

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Set your machine as the Group Owner.

Push Button

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

PIN Code

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

Device Information

Device Name

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View your machine's device name.

SSID

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View the Group Owner's SSID.

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

IP Address

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View your machine's current IP Address.

Status Information

Status

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View the current Wi-Fi Direct network status.

Signal

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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

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Turn the Wi-Fi Direct connection on or off.

NFC

(MFC-J5955DW)

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Turn the NFC function on or off.

E-mail/IFAX

Mail Address

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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

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Select the contents of the email header to be printed.

Del/Read Error Mail

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Set the machine to automatically delete error mails.

Notification

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Receive notification messages.

Setup Mail TX

Sender Subject

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View the subject.

Size Limit

Size Limit

Limit the size of email documents.

Maximum Size(MB)

Notification

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Send notification messages.

Setup Relay

Relay Broadcast

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Relay a document to another fax machine.

Relay Domain

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Register the Domain name.

Relay Report

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Print the relay Broadcast Report.

Manual Receive

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Manually check the POP3 or IMAP4 server for new messages.

Message from Brother

Message from Brother

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Display messages and notifications from Brother.

Status

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Web Connect Settings

Proxy Settings

Proxy Connection

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Change the Web connection settings.

Address

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Port

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User Name

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Password

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Network I/F

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Select the network connection type.

IPsec

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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

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Restore all network settings back to the factory settings.

[Print Reports]

image[All Settings]>[Print Reports]

Level 3

Descriptions

Transmission

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

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

[Machine Info.]

image[All Settings]>[Machine Info.]

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Descriptions

Serial No.

-

Check your machine's serial number.

Firmware Version

Main Version

Check your machine's firmware version.

Security Version

Firmware Update

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Update your machine to the latest firmware.

Firmware Auto Check

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View firmware information on the Home screen.

Page Counter

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Check the total number of pages the machine has printed.

[Initial Setup]

image[All Settings]>[Initial Setup]

Level 3

Level 4

Descriptions

Date & Time

Date

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

Time

Clock Type

(USA and Canada only)

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

Auto Daylight

(USA and Canada only)

Set the machine to change automatically for Daylight Saving Time.

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.)

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Select the dialing mode.

Fax Auto Redial

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

Dial Tone

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Shorten the dial tone detect pause.

Dial Prefix

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Set a prefix number to be added before the fax number every time you dial.

Compatibility

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Adjust the equalization 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.

Miscellaneous

(MFC-J5855DW)

(USA only)

Demo Setting

Turn the Demo icon on or off.

After you print from a computer, the Demo icon disappears from the Home screen.

To restore the Demo icon, you must delete all the settings you have changed by performing a Machine Reset.

Local Language

(Available only for some countries.)

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Change your LCD language.

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