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Settings Tables (1.8" Color LCD)

Related Models:MFC‑J491DW / MFC‑J497DW

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

Settings > [General Setup]

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Descriptions

Maintenance

Impr. PrintQuality

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Check and correct the print quality, alignment and paper feeding according to the LCD instructions.

Print Head Cleaning

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Clean the print head according to the LCD instructions.

Ink Volume

-

Check the available ink volume.

Ink Cartridge Model

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Check your ink cartridge numbers.

Print Setting Options

Reduce Smudging

Reduce smudging on the paper or paper jams during printing.

Slow Drying Paper

Use this setting when printing with a type of plain paper on which the ink dries very slowly.

Paper Type

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-

Set the type of paper in the paper tray.

Paper Size

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-

Set the size of paper in the paper tray.

Check Paper

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-

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

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 you go back to your Home screen.

Sleep Mode

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-

Select 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 will not power off automatically.

Settings > [Fax]

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

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.

Easy Receive

-

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.

Fax Rx Stamp

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Print the received time and date on the top of received 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 received faxes stored in the machine's memory.

Remaining Jobs

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-

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

Miscellaneous

TX Lock

-

Prohibit most functions except receiving faxes.

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)

-

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

Settings > [Network]

Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Descriptions

WLAN

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. For more information, go to the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com to see FAQs & Troubleshooting.

Setup Wizard

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Configure your wireless network settings manually.

WLAN Assistant

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Configure your wireless network settings using the Brother installation disc.

WPS

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

WPS w/ PIN Code

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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

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.

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.

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.

Web Connect Settings

Proxy Settings

Proxy Connection

Change the Web connection settings.

Address

Port

User Name

Password

WLAN Enable

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-

Turn wireless network connection On or Off.

Network Reset

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-

Restore all network settings back to the factory settings.

Settings > [Print Reports]

Level 1

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 Config

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 about the last 20 received faxes and telephone calls.

Settings > [Machine Info.]

Level 1

Descriptions

Serial No.

Check your machine's serial number.

Firmware Version

Check your machine's firmware version.

Firmware Update

Update your machine to the latest firmware.

Firmware Auto Check

View firmware information on the Home screen.

Settings > [Initial Setup]

Level 1

Level 2

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.

Station ID

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Enter your name and fax number so it appears on each page you fax.

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.

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 and Ring Delay.

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.

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