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Control Panel Overview

MFC-J491DW/MFC-J497DW

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  1. 1.8" Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
    Displays messages to help you set up and use the machine.
  2. Mode buttons
    image FAX
    Press to switch the machine to Fax mode.
    image SCAN
    Press to switch the machine to Scan mode.
    image COPY
    Press to switch the machine to Copy mode.
    image WEB
    Press to switch the machine to Web mode.
  3. Settings buttons
    image Clear/Back
    Press to go back to the previous menu level.
    image Settings
    Press to access the main menu.
    OK
    Press to select a setting.
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    Press to adjust the ring volume while the machine is idle.
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    • Press to store Speed Dial and Group numbers in the machine's memory.
    • Press to look up and dial numbers that are stored in the machine's memory.
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    Press to configure the wireless settings while the machine is idle.
    image or image
    Press to scroll through the menus and options.
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    • Press to move the cursor left or right on the LCD.
    • Press to either confirm or cancel a procedure which is in progress.
  4. Telephone buttons
    Hook
    Press before dialing to ensure a fax machine answers, and then press Black Start or Color Start.
    If the machine is in Fax/Tel (F/T) mode and you pick up the handset of an external telephone during the F/T ring (pseudo/double-ring), press Hook to talk.
    Redial/Pause
    • Press to redial the last number you called.
    • Press to select and redial the numbers from the Outgoing Call history or Caller ID history.
    • Press to insert a pause when dialing numbers.
  5. Dial Pad
    • Use to dial fax and telephone numbers.
    • Use as a keyboard to enter text or characters.
  6. image Stop/Exit
    • Press to stop an operation.
    • Press to exit from a menu.
  7. Start buttons
    image Black Start
    • Press to start sending faxes in black and white.
    • Press to start making copies in black and white.
    • Press to start scanning documents (in color or black and white, depending on the scan setting).
    image Color Start
    • Press to start sending faxes in full color.
    • Press to start making copies in full color.
    • Press to start scanning documents (in color or black and white, depending on the scan setting).
  8. image Power On/Off
    Press image to turn on the machine.
    Press and hold down image to turn off the machine. The LCD displays [Shutting Down] and stays on for a few seconds before turning itself off. If you have connected an external telephone or TAD, it is always available.
    If you turn off the machine using image, it will still clean the print head periodically to maintain print quality. To prolong print head life, provide better ink efficiency, and maintain print quality, keep your machine connected to a power source at all times.

MFC-J690DW/MFC-J895DW

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  1. image NFC (Near Field Communication) symbol

    (MFC-J895DW)

    If your Android™ device supports the NFC feature, you can print from your device or scan documents to your device by touching it to the NFC logo on the control panel.

  2. Touchscreen Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
    Access menus and options by pressing them on the touchscreen.
  3. Menu buttons
    image (Back)
    Press to go back to the previous menu.
    image (Home)
    Press to return to the Home screen.
    image (Cancel)
    Press to cancel an operation.
  4. LED Power Indicator
    The LED lights up depending on the machine’s power status.

    When the machine is in Sleep Mode, the LED blinks.

  5. image Power On/Off
    Press image to turn on the machine.
    Press and hold down image to turn off the machine. The touchscreen displays [Shutting Down] and stays on for a few seconds before turning itself off. If you have connected an external telephone or TAD, it is always available.
    If you turn off the machine using image, it will still clean the print head periodically to maintain print quality. To prolong print head life, provide better ink efficiency, and maintain print quality, keep your machine connected to a power source at all times.
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