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Print Settings (Windows)

Basic Tab

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  1. Media Type
    Select the media type you want to use. To achieve the best print results, the machine automatically adjusts its print settings according to the selected media type.
  2. Print Quality
    Select the print quality you want. Because print quality and speed are related, the higher the quality, the longer it will take to print the document.
  3. Paper Size
    Select the paper size you want to use. You can either choose from standard paper sizes or create a custom paper size.
    Borderless
    Select this option to print photos without borders. Because the image data is created slightly larger than the paper size you are using, this will cause some cropping of the photo edges.

    You may not be able to select the Borderless option for some combinations of media type and quality, or from some applications.

  4. Color / Grayscale
    Select color or grayscale printing. The print speed is faster in grayscale mode than it is in color mode. If your document contains color and you select grayscale mode, your document will be printed using 256 levels of grayscale.
  5. Orientation
    Select the orientation (portrait or landscape) of your printout.

    If your application contains a similar setting, we recommend that you set the orientation using the application.

  6. Copies
    Type the number of copies (1-999) that you want to print in this field.
    Collate
    Select this option to print sets of multi-page documents in the original page order. When this option is selected, one complete copy of your document will print, and then reprint according to the number of copies you choose. If this option is not selected, then each page will print according to the number of copies chosen before the next page of the document is printed.
    Reverse Order
    Select this option to print your document in reverse order. The last page of your document will be printed first.
  7. Multiple Page
    Select this option to print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper, or print one page of your document on multiple sheets.
    Page Order
    Select the page order when printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper.
    Border Line
    Select the type of border to use when printing multiple pages on a single sheet of paper.
  8. 2-sided / Booklet
    Select this option to print on both sides of the paper, or print a document in booklet format using 2-sided printing.
    2-sided Settings button
    Click this button to select the type of 2-sided binding. Four types of 2-sided bindings are available for each orientation.
  9. (MFC-J5855DW/MFC-J5955DW) Paper Source
    Select the paper source setting according to your print conditions or purpose.

Advanced Tab

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  1. Color Enhancement (True2Life)
    Select this option to use the Color Enhancement feature. This feature analyzes your image to improve its sharpness, white balance and color density. This process may take several minutes depending on the image size and your computer's specifications.
  2. Scaling
    Select these options to enlarge or reduce the size of the pages in your document.
    Fit to Paper Size
    Select this option to enlarge or reduce the document pages to fit a specified paper size. When you select this option, select the paper size you want from the drop-down list.
    Free [ 25 - 400 % ]
    Select this option to enlarge or reduce the document pages manually. When you select this option, type a value into the field.
  3. Mirror Print
    Select this option to reverse the printed image on the page horizontally from left to right.
  4. Reverse Print
    Select this option to rotate the printed image 180 degrees.
  5. Use Watermark
    Select this option to print a logo or text on your document as a watermark. Select one of the preset watermarks, add a new watermark, or use an image file you have created.
  6. Header-Footer Print
    Select this option to print the date, time and PC login user name on the document.
  7. Barcode Print Mode
    Select this option to print barcodes at the most suitable quality and resolution.
  8. (MFC-J5955DW) Secure Print
    This feature ensures that confidential or sensitive documents do not print until you enter a password on the machine's control panel.
  9. User Authentication
    This feature allows you to confirm the restrictions for each user.
  10. Other Print Options button
    Advanced Color Settings
    Select the method that the machine uses to arrange dots to express halftones.

    The printout color can be adjusted to achieve the closest match to what appears on your computer screen.

    Reduce Smudge
    Some types of print media may need more drying time. Change this option if you have problems with smudged printouts or paper jams.
    Retrieve Printer's Color Data
    Select this option to optimize the print quality using the machine's factory settings, which are set specifically for your Brother machine. Use this option when you have replaced the machine or changed the machine's network address.
    Print Archive
    Select this option to save the print data as a PDF file to your computer.
    Reduce Uneven Lines
    Select this option to adjust the print alignment if your printed text becomes blurred or images become faded.
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