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Features Tables (2.7"/3.5" Touchscreen models)

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

image [Fax]

(When [Fax Preview] is [Off])

Level 3

Level 4

Level 5

Descriptions

Hook

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Press before dialing if you want to listen to make sure a fax machine has answered, and then press Fax Start.

Address Book

image

(Search:)

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When LDAP is off, the search is within the Local Address Book.

When LDAP is on, the search is within the Local Address Book and LDAP Server.

Detail

(Appears only when LDAP is on.)

View detailed information about the selected address.

Edit

-

Store Address Book numbers, set up Group numbers for Broadcasting, and change and delete Address Book numbers.

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Apply

Start sending a fax using the Address Book.

Call History

Redial

-

Redial the last number you dialed.

Outgoing Call

Apply

Select a number from the Outgoing Call history and then send a fax to it, add it to the Address Book, or delete it.

Edit

Caller ID History

Apply

Select a number from the Caller ID History and then send a fax to it, add it to the Address Book, or delete it.

Edit

image Options

Fax Resolution

-

Set the resolution for outgoing faxes.

Contrast

-

Adjust the contrast.

2-sided Fax

(MFC-J5955DW)

-

Set the 2-sided scanning format.

Glass Scan Size

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

Broadcasting

Add Number

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

Preview

-

Preview a fax message before you send it.

Color Setting

-

Set whether faxes are sent in black and white or color.

Delayed Fax

Delayed Fax

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

Set Time

Batch TX

-

Combine delayed faxes to the same fax number at the same time of day into one transmission.

Real Time TX

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Send a fax without using the memory.

Overseas Mode

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Set to On if you have difficulty sending faxes overseas.

Call History

Redial

Redial the last number you dialed.

Outgoing Call

Select a number from the Outgoing Call history and then send a fax to it, add it to the Address Book, or delete it.

Caller ID History

Select a number from the Caller ID History and then send a fax to it, add it to the Address Book, or delete it.

Address Book

image

(Search:)

When LDAP is off, the search is within the Local Address Book.

When LDAP is on, the search is within the Local Address Book and LDAP Server.

Edit

Store Address Book numbers, set up Group numbers for Broadcasting, and change and delete Address Book numbers.

Set New Default

-

Save your settings as the default.

Factory Reset

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Restore all settings back to the factory settings.

Save as Shortcut

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-

Save the current settings as a shortcut.

(When [Fax Preview] is [On])

Level 3

Level 4

Level 5

Level 6

Descriptions

Sending Faxes

Hook

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-

Press before dialing if you want to listen to make sure a fax machine has answered, and then press Fax Start.

Address Book

image

(Search:)

-

When LDAP is off, the search is within the Local Address Book.

When LDAP is on, the search is within the Local Address Book and LDAP Server.

Detail

(Appears only when LDAP is on.)

View detailed information about the selected address.

Edit

-

Store Address Book numbers, set up Group numbers for Broadcasting, and change and delete Address Book numbers.

-

Apply

Start sending a fax using the Address Book.

Call History

Redial

-

Redial the last number you dialed.

Outgoing Call

Apply

Select a number from the Outgoing Call history and then send a fax to it, add it to the Address Book, or delete it.

Edit

Caller ID History

Apply

Select a number from the Caller ID History and then send a fax to it, add it to the Address Book, or delete it.

Edit

image Options

Fax Resolution

-

Set the resolution for outgoing faxes.

Contrast

-

Adjust the contrast.

2-sided Fax

(MFC-J5955DW)

-

Set the 2-sided scanning format.

Glass Scan Size

-

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

Broadcasting

Add Number

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

Preview

-

Preview a fax message before you send it.

Color Setting

-

Set whether faxes are sent in black and white or color.

Delayed Fax

Delayed Fax

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

Set Time

Batch TX

-

Combine delayed faxes to the same fax number at the same time of day into one transmission.

Real Time TX

-

Send a fax without using the memory.

Overseas Mode

-

Set to On if you have difficulty sending faxes overseas.

Call History

Redial

Redial the last number you dialed.

Outgoing Call

Select a number from the Outgoing Call history and then send a fax to it, add it to the Address Book, or delete it.

Caller ID History

Select a number from the Caller ID History and then send a fax to it, add it to the Address Book, or delete it.

Address Book

image

(Search:)

When LDAP is off, the search is within the Local Address Book.

When LDAP is on, the search is within the Local Address Book and LDAP Server.

Edit

Store Address Book numbers, set up Group numbers for Broadcasting, and change and delete Address Book numbers.

Set New Default

-

Save your settings as the default.

Factory Reset

-

Restore all settings back to the factory settings.

Save as Shortcut

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Save the current settings as a shortcut.

Received Faxes

Print/Delete

Print All(New Faxes)

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Print the new received faxes.

Print All(Old Faxes)

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Print the old received faxes.

Delete All(New Faxes)

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Delete the new received faxes.

Delete All(Old Faxes)

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Delete the old received faxes.

Address Book

image

(Search:)

-

-

When LDAP is off, the search is within the Local Address Book.

When LDAP is on, the search is within the Local Address Book and LDAP Server.

Detail

(Appears only when LDAP is on.)

-

View detailed information about the selected address.

Edit

-

-

Store Address Book numbers, set up Group numbers for Broadcasting, and change and delete Address Book numbers.

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Apply

-

Start sending a fax using the Address Book.

Call History

Redial

-

-

Redial the last number you dialed.

Outgoing Call

Apply

-

Select a number from the Outgoing Call history and then send a fax to it, add it to the Address Book, or delete it.

Edit

-

Caller ID History

Apply

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Select a number from the Caller ID History and then send a fax to it, add it to the Address Book, or delete it.

Edit

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image [Copy]

Level 3

Level 4

Level 5

Descriptions

Save as Shortcut

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Save the current settings as a shortcut.

ID

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Make an ID card copy.

image Preview

(MFC-J5955DW)

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Preview the copied result on the LCD before the machine starts printing.

image Options

Quality

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Select the Copy resolution for your document type.

Document Size

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Select the document size option you want.

Tray Select

(MFC-J5855DW/MFC-J5955DW)

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Select the tray to be used for Copy mode.

Paper Type

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Select the paper type that matches the paper in the tray.

Paper Size

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Select the paper size that matches the paper in the tray.

Enlarge/Reduce

100%

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Fit to Page

Adjust the copy size to fit on the paper size you have set.

Enlarge

Select an enlargement ratio for the next copy.

Reduce

Select a reduction ratio for the next copy.

Custom(25-400%)

Enter an enlargement or reduction ratio.

Density

-

Adjust the density.

Remove Background Color

Black Copy Settings

Change the amount of background color that is removed.

Color Copy Settings

2-sided Copy

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Turn off or turn on 2-sided copying and select flip on long edge or flip on short edge.

Stack/Sort

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Select to stack or sort multiple copies.

Page Layout

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Make N in 1, 2 in 1 ID, or Poster copies.

Auto Deskew

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Set the machine to correct a skewed copy.

Advanced Settings

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Select advanced copy settings.

Preview

(MFC-J5955DW)

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Preview a copy result on the LCD, before the machine starts printing.

Set New Default

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Save your settings as the default.

Factory Reset

-

Restore all settings back to the factory settings.

image [Scan]

Level 3

Level 4

Level 5

Level 6

Descriptions

to Media

(When a USB Flash drive is inserted)

Other Scan to Actions

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Scan documents and save them directly to a USB flash drive without using a computer.

image Options

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Save as Shortcut

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to My E-mail

(MFC-J5855DW/MFC-J5955DW)

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Scan a black and white or a color document to your email address.

to My Folder

(MFC-J5855DW/MFC-J5955DW)

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Send scanned data to your folder in the CIFS server on your local network or on the Internet.

to PC

to File

Other Scan to Actions

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Scan documents and save them to a folder on your computer.

(Select USB or PC)

image Options

Save as Shortcut

to OCR

Other Scan to Actions

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Convert your scanned document to an editable text file.

(Select USB or PC)

image Options

Save as Shortcut

to Image

Other Scan to Actions

-

Scan photos or graphics into your graphics applications.

(Select USB or PC)

image Options

Save as Shortcut

to E-mail

Other Scan to Actions

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Send a scanned document as an email attachment.

(Select USB or PC)

image Options

Save as Shortcut

to E-mail Server

Other Scan to Actions

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Send scanned data to an email server by allowing your machine to communicate with your network and email server.

Manual

Next

Save as Shortcut

image Preview

(MFC-J5955DW)

image Options

Destinations

Add Address

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imageDestinations

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Address Book

Next

Save as Shortcut

image Preview

(MFC-J5955DW)

image Options

Destinations

Add Address

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imageDestinations

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to FTP

(MFC-J5340DW)

Other Scan to Actions

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Scan documents directly to an FTP server.

(Select Profile name)

image Options

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Save as Shortcut

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to FTP/SFTP

(MFC-J5855DW/MFC-J5955DW)

Other Scan to Actions

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Send scanned data via FTP/SFTP.

(Select Profile name)

image Preview

(MFC-J5955DW)

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image Options

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Save as Shortcut

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to Network

Other Scan to Actions

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Scan documents directly to a CIFS server on your local network.

(Select Profile name)

image Preview

(MFC-J5955DW)

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image Options

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Save as Shortcut

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to SharePoint

(MFC-J5855DW/MFC-J5955DW)

Other Scan to Actions

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Send scanned data via a SharePoint server.

(Select Profile name)

image Preview

(MFC-J5955DW)

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image Options

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Save as Shortcut

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to Web

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Upload the scanned data to an Internet service.

WS Scan

(Appears when you install a Web Services Scanner, which is displayed in your computer’s Network explorer.)

Other Scan to Actions

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Scan data using the Web Service protocol.

Scan

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Scan for E-mail

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Scan for Fax

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Scan for Print

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image [Secure Print]

(MFC-J5955DW)

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Descriptions

Secure Print

(Select User)

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You can print data saved in the machine's memory when you enter your four-digit password.

Active only when the machine has secure print data.

image [Web]

Level 1

Descriptions

Web

Connect the Brother machine to an Internet service.

image [Apps]

Level 1

Descriptions

Apps

Connect the Brother machine to the Brother Apps service.

image [USB]

Level 3

Level 4

Level 5

Level 6

Descriptions

PDF Print

(MFC-J5955DW)

(Select a PDF file.)

image Print Settings

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Print a PDF file directly from a USB flash drive.

JPEG Print

Select Files

OK

image Print Settings

Adjust your photos with the options.

Print All

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Print all photos in your USB flash drive.

Index Print

Print Index Sheet

image Print Settings

Print a thumbnail page.

Print Photos

image Print Settings

Print photos by choosing the index numbers.

Scan to Media

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Scan documents into a USB flash drive.

Web

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Connect the Brother machine to an Internet service.

image [LGR Copy Shortcuts]

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Descriptions

Ledger 2in1

Letter⇒Ledger

Letter + Note(L)

Letter + Note(P)

Letter + Grid

Letter + Blank

Letter Center

image Options

Quality

Select the Copy resolution for your document type.

Document Size

Select the document size option you want.

Tray Select

(MFC-J5855DW/MFC-J5955DW)

Set the machine to automatically select the tray that contains the most appropriate paper.

Paper Type

View the available paper type.

Paper Size

Set the size of paper in the paper tray.

Density

Adjust the density.

Auto Deskew

Set the machine to correct a skewed copy.

image [Download Software]

Level 1

Descriptions

Download Software

Displays information about downloading and installing software for mobile devices and computers.

image [Print Head Cleaning]

Level 1

Descriptions

Print Head Cleaning

Clean the print head according to the LCD instructions.

image [Shortcuts]

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Descriptions

image Add Shortcut

Copy

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Change the settings in the Copy Options.

Fax

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Change the settings in the Fax Options.

Scan

to Media

Scan documents and save them directly to a USB flash drive without using a computer.

to PC(File)

Scan documents and save them to a folder on your computer.

to PC(OCR)

Convert your scanned document to an editable text file.

to PC(Image)

Scan photos or graphics into your graphics applications.

to PC(E-mail)

Send a scanned document as an email attachment.

to E-mail Server

Scan a black and white or a color document to your email server.

to Network

Send scanned data to a CIFS server on your local network or on the Internet.

to FTP

(MFC-J5340DW)

Send scanned data via FTP.

to FTP/SFTP

(MFC-J5855DW/MFC-J5955DW)

Send scanned data via FTP/SFTP.

to SharePoint

(MFC-J5855DW/MFC-J5955DW)

Send scanned data via a SharePoint server.

Web

-

Connect the Brother machine to an Internet service.

Apps

-

Connect the Brother machine to the Brother Apps service.

This list appears when each Shortcut icon is pressed for 2 seconds.

Rename

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Change the shortcut name.

Edit

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Change the shortcut settings.

Delete

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Delete the shortcut.

Register Card/NFC

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Assign a Shortcut to an IC card.

Delete Card/NFC

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Remove a Shortcut from an IC card.

image Edit/Delete

(Select 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.

image [Ink]

Level 2

Level 3

Descriptions

Ink Volume

-

Check the available ink volume.

Ink Cartridge Model

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Check your ink cartridge numbers.

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.

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

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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.

image Wi-Fi Setup

Level 2

Descriptions

Find Wi-Fi Network

Configure your wireless network settings manually.

WPS/Push Button

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

When you have put a USB Flash drive in the USB slot

Level 1

Descriptions

PDF Print

(MFC-J5955DW)

Print a PDF file directly from a USB flash drive.

JPEG Print

Select photo menu.

Scan to Media

Scan documents into a USB flash drive.

Web

Connect the Brother machine to an Internet service.

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