Mode and menu keys

Graphic
Access the main menu.
Graphic
Press to access the temporary settings for each mode.
Bsymbol.utri
Scroll through the current menu level.
Bsymbol.dtri
Bsymbol.ltri
Go back to the previous menu level.
Bsymbol.rtri
Go to the next menu level.
Graphic
Go to the next menu level.
Accept an option.
Graphic
Cancel the current operation.
Go back to the previous menu level.
Graphic
Stop the current operation.

Menu table

The menu table will help you understand the menu selections and options that are found in the machine's programs. The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
Menu (Graphic)
Level1
Level2
Level3
Options
Descriptions
Page
Graphic
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
General Setup
Mode Timer
Off
0Sec
30Secs
1Min
2Mins*
5Mins
Sets the time to return to Fax mode.
Paper Type
(MFC-5890CN and MFC-5895CW)
Plain Paper*
Inkjet Paper
Brother BP71
Other Glossy
Transparency
Sets the type of paper in the paper tray.
Paper Size
(MFC-5890CN and MFC-5895CW)
A4*
A5
A3
10x15cm
Letter
Legal
Ledger
Sets the size of the paper in the paper tray.
Tray Setting
(MFC-6490CW)
Tray#1
Paper Type
(Options)
Plain Paper*
Inkjet Paper
Brother BP71
Other Glossy
Transparency
Sets the size and type of paper in paper tray #1.
Paper Size
(Options)
A4*
A5
A3
10x15cm
Letter
Legal
Ledger
Tray#2
Paper Type
(Option)
Plain Paper
Sets the size of the paper in the paper tray #2.
Paper Size
(Options)
A4*
A3
Letter
Legal
Ledger
Tray Use:Copy
Tray#1*
Tray#2
Choose the tray that will be used for Copy mode.
Tray Use:Fax
Tray#1
Tray#2
Auto Select*
Choose the tray that will be used for Fax mode.
Volume
Ring
Off
Low
Med*
High
Adjusts the ring volume.
Beeper
Off
Low*
Med
High
Adjusts the volume level of the beeper.
Speaker
Off
Low
Med*
High
Adjusts the speaker volume.
Auto Daylight
On*
Off
Changes for Daylight Savings Time automatically.
P.Save Setting
Fax Receive:On*
Fax Receive:Off
Customizes the Power Save key not to receive faxes in power save mode.
LCD Settings
LCD Contrast
Light
Med*
Dark
Adjusts the contrast of the LCD.
Backlight
Light*
Med
Dark
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight.
Dim Timer
Off
10Secs
20Secs
30Secs*
You can set how long the LCD backlight stays on for after the last key press.
Wallpaper
You can choose the wallpaper of the LCD.
Sleep Mode
1Min
2Mins
3Mins
5Mins
10Mins*
30Mins
60Mins
You can choose how long the machine will remain idle before it goes into sleep mode.
A3 - Short Grain
On*
Off
Turn on this setting when you use A3 short grain paper.
Function Lock
Set Password
Lock OffBsymbol.rarrOn
Setup User
Reset All Users
You can restrict selected machine operation for up to 20 restricted users and all other non-authorized Public users.
Fax
Setup Receive
Ring Delay
0
1
2*
3
4
5
6
7
8
(Example for the U.K.)
Sets the number of rings before the machine answers in Fax Only or Fax/Tel mode.
F/T Ring Time
20Secs
30Secs*
40Secs
70Secs
Sets the pseudo/double-ring time in Fax/Tel mode.
Fax Detect
On*
Off
Receives fax messages without pressing the Mono Start or Colour Start key.
Remote Codes
On*
(Graphic51, #51)
Off
Allows you to answer all calls at an extension or external telephone and use codes to turn the machine on or off. You can personalize these codes.
Mono/Colour
Mono(Max.A3)*
Colour(Max.A4)
Choose the receive options for incoming faxes.
Auto Reduction
On*
Off
Cuts the size of incoming faxes.
Memory Receive
Off*
Fax Forward
Fax Storage
PC Fax Receive
You can set the machine to either forward fax messages, store incoming faxes in the memory (so you can retrieve them while you are away from your machine), or send faxes to your PC.
If you choose Fax Forward or PC Fax Receive, you can turn on the safety feature Backup Print.
Report Setting
XMIT Report
(MFC-5890CN and MFC-5895CW)
On
On+Image
Off*
Off+Image
Initial setup for Transmission Verification Report and Fax Journal Report.
XMIT Report
(MFC-6490CW)
On
On+Image
Off*
Off+Image
Off2
Off2+Image
Journal Period
Off
Every 50 Faxes*
Every 6 Hours
Every 12 Hours
Every 24 Hours
Every 2 Days
Every 7 Days
Print Document
Prints incoming faxes stored in the memory.
Remote Access
---Graphic
Set your own code for Remote Retrieval.
Remaining Jobs
Check which jobs are in the memory and lets you cancel chosen jobs.
Miscellaneous
Compatibility
High*
Normal
Basic(for VoIP)
Adjusts the modem speed to help resolve transmission problems.
BT Call Sign
(U.K. Only)
On
Off*
Uses with BT Call Sign.
Caller ID
(U.K. and Ireland only)
On*
Off
View or print a list of the last 30 Caller IDs stored in the memory.
Network menu
Level1
Level2
Level3
Level4
Options
Descriptions
See Network User's Guide on the CD-ROM.
Graphic
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
Network
Wired LAN
TCP/IP
BOOT Method
Auto*
Static
RARP
BOOTP
DHCP
Chooses the BOOT method that best suits your needs.
IP Address
[000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255]
Enter the IP address.
Subnet Mask
[000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255]
Enter the Subnet mask.
Gateway
[000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255]
Enter the Gateway address.
Node Name
BRNXXXXXXXXXXXX
Enter the Node name.
WINS Config
Auto*
Static
Chooses the WINS configuration mode.
WINS Server
(Primary) 000.000.000.000
(Secondary) 000.000.000.000
Specifies the IP address of the primary or secondary server.
DNS Server
(Primary) 000.000.000.000
(Secondary) 000.000.000.000
Specifies the IP address of the primary or secondary server.
APIPA
On*
Off
Automatically allocates the IP address from the link-local address range.
IPv6
On
Off*
Enable or Disable the IPv6 protocol. If you want to use the IPv6 protocol, visit http://solutions.
brother.com
for more information.
Ethernet
Auto*
100B-FD
100B-HD
10B-FD
10B-HD
Chooses the Ethernet link mode.
WLAN
(MFC-5895CW and MFC-6490CW)
TCP/IP
BOOT Method
Auto*
Static
RARP
BOOTP
DHCP
Chooses the BOOT method that best suits your needs.
IP Address
[000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255]
Enter the IP address.
Subnet Mask
[000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255]
Enter the Subnet mask.
Gateway
[000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255].
[000-255]
Enter the Gateway address.
Node Name
BRWXXXXXXXXXXXX
Enter the Node name.
WINS Config
Auto*
Static
Chooses the WINS configuration mode.
WINS Server
(Primary) 000.000.000.000
(Secondary) 000.000.000.000
Specifies the IP address of the primary or secondary server.
DNS Server
(Primary) 000.000.000.000
(Secondary) 000.000.000.000
Specifies the IP address of the primary or secondary server.
APIPA
On*
Off
Automatically allocates the IP address from the link-local address range.
IPv6
On
Off*
Sets the IPv6 protocol On.
Setup Wizard
You can configure your print server.
WPS/AOSS
(MFC-5895CW)
SES/WPS/AOSS
(MFC-6490CW)
You can easily configure your wireless network settings using the one-button push method.
WPS w/PIN Code
You can easily configure your wireless network settings using WPS with a PIN code.
WLAN Status
Status
You can see the current wireless network status.
Signal
You can see the current wireless network signal strength.
SSID
You can see the current SSID.
Comm. Mode
You can see the current Communication Mode.
E-mail/IFAX
(MFC-6490CW)
(Available as a download for MFC-5890CN and MFC-5895CW)
Mail Address
Mail Address
Enter the mail address. (Up to 60 characters)
Setup Server
SMTP Server
Name
(Up to 30 characters)
IP Address
[000-255]. [000-255]. [000-255]. [000-255]
Enter the SMTP server address.
SMTP Port
[00001-65535]
Enter the SMTP port number.
Auth. for SMTP
None
SMTP-AUTH
POP bef.SMTP
Selects the Security method for E-mail notification
POP3 Server
Name
(Up to 30 characters)
IP Address
[000-255]. [000-255]. [000-255]. [000-255]
Enter the POP3 server address.
POP3 Port
[00001-65535]
Enter the POP3 port number.
Mailbox Name
Enter the mail box name. (Up to 20 characters)
Mailbox Pwd
Enter the password to login to the POP3 server. (Up to 20 characters)
APOP
On
Off*
Enables or disables APOP.
Setup Mail RX
Auto Polling
On*
Off
Automatically checks the POP3 server for new messages.
Poll Frequency
10Min(s)
Sets the interval for checking for new messages on the POP3 server.
Header
All
Subject+From+To
None*
Selects the contents of the mail header to be printed.
Del Error Mail
On*
Off
Deletes error mails automatically.
Notification
On
MDN
Off*
Receives notification messages.
Setup Mail TX
Sender Subject
Displays the subject that is attached to the Internet Fax data.
Size Limit
On
Off*
Limits the size of E-mail documents.
Notification
On
Off*
Sends notification messages.
Setup Relay
Rly Broadcast
On
Off*
Relays a document to another fax machine over the internet.
Relay Domain
Registers the Domain name.
Relay Report
On
Off*
Prints the Relay Broadcast Report.
Scan to FTP
Passive Mode
Off
On*
You can set Passive Mode to OFF or ON depending on your FTP server and network firewall configuration.
Port Number
You can change the port number used to access the FTP server.
File Name1
In addition to the seven preset file names, you can store two user defined file names that can be used for creating an FTP Server Profile.
File Name2
Setup Profile
Not Registered
You can setup your FTP Profile.
Time Zone
(MFC-6490CW)
(Available as a download for MFC-5890CN and MFC-5895CW)
UTC+XX:XX
Sets the time zone for your country.
Network I/F
(MFC-5895CW and MFC-6490CW)
Wired LAN*
WLAN
You can choose the network connection type.
Factory Reset
Yes
No
Restores all wired and wireless network settings to the factory default.
Menu (Graphic) (continued)
Level1
Level2
Level3
Options
Descriptions
Page
Graphic
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
Print Reports
XMIT Verify
Prints these lists and reports.
Help List
Quick Dial
Alphabetical Order
Numerical Order
Fax Journal
User Settings
Network Config
Caller ID hist.
Machine Info.
Serial No.
Lets you check the serial number of your machine.
Initial Setup
Receive Mode
Fax Only*
Fax/Tel
External TAD
Manual
Choose the receive mode that best suits your needs.
Date&Time
Puts the date and time on the LCD and in headings of faxes you send.
See Quick Setup Guide.
Station ID
Fax:
Name:
Set your name and fax number to appear on each page you fax.
Tone/Pulse
Tone*
Pulse
Choose the dialling mode.
Dial Tone
Detection
No Detection*
Turns Dial Tone Detection on or off.
Phone Line Set
Normal*
PBX
ISDN
Choose the telephone line type.
Fax (Graphic)
Level1
Level2
Level3
Options
Descriptions
Page
Graphic
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
Fax Resolution
Standard*
Fine
S.Fine
Photo
Sets the resolution for outgoing faxes.
Contrast
Auto*
Light
Dark
Changes the lightness or darkness of faxes you send.
Glass ScanSize
(MFC-6490CW)
A4*
A3
Letter
Legal
Ledger
Sets the glass scan size to Fax.
Phone Book
Search
Alphabetical Order
Numerical Order
You can dial by pressing only a few keys (and Start).
Set One Touch Dial
Stores One Touch numbers, so you can dial by pressing only a few keys (and Start).
Set Speed Dial
Stores Speed Dial numbers, so you can dial by pressing only a few keys (and Start).
Setup Groups
Sets up a Group number for Broadcasting.
Outgoing Call
Send a fax
Add To Phone Book
Delete
You can choose a number from the Outgoing Call history and then make a telephone call to it, send a fax to it, add it to Speed Dial, or delete it.
Caller ID hist.
(For U.K. and Ireland only)
Send a fax
Add To Phone Book
Delete
You can choose a number from the Caller ID history and then send a fax to it, add it to Speed Dial, or delete it.
Broadcasting
Add Number
Phone Book
Complete
You can send the same fax message to more than one fax number.
Delayed Fax
On (00:00)
Off*
Sets the time of day in 24-hour format that the delayed faxes will be sent.
Batch TX
On
Off*
Combines delayed faxes to the same fax number at the same time of day into one transmission.
Real Time TX
On
Off*
You can send a fax without using the memory.
Polled TX
Standard
Secure
Off*
Sets up the document on your machine to be retrieved by another fax machine.
Polling RX
Standard
Secure
Timer
Off*
Sets up your machine to poll another fax machine.
Overseas Mode
On
Off*
If you are having difficulty sending faxes overseas, set this to On.
Glass ScanSize
(MFC-5890CN and MFC-5895CW)
A4*
Letter
Adjust the scan area of the scanner glass to the size of the document.
Set New Default
Yes
No
You can save your fax settings.
Factory Reset
Yes
No
You can restore all settings to the factory settings.
Scan (Graphic)
Level1
Option1
Option2
Option3
Descriptions
Page
Graphic
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
Scan to E-mail
PC
You can scan a monochrome or a colour document into your E-mail application.
See
Software User's Guide
on the CD-ROM
.
E-mail Server
(MFC-6490CW)
(Available as a download for MFC-5890CN and MFC-5895CW)
Phone Book
Alphabetical Order
Numerical Order
You can search E-mail addresses you have stored in your machine.
Quality
Color 150 dpi*
Color 300 dpi
Color 600 dpi
B/W 200x100 dpi
B/W 200 dpi
Chooses the file format to send the scanned data via E-mail server.
File Type
(If you chose colour option in Quality setting)
PDF*
JPEG
(If you chose Mono option in Quality setting)
PDF*
TIFF
Glass ScanSize
(MFC-6490CW)
A4*
A3
Letter
Legal
Ledger
Sets the glass scan size to Scan.
Set New Default
Yes
No
You can save your scan settings.
Factory Reset
Yes
No
You can restore all settings to the factory settings.
Scan to Image
You can scan a colour picture into your graphics application.
Scan to OCR
You can have your text document converted to an editable text file.
Scan to File
You can scan a monochrome or a colour document into your computer.
Scan to Media (when a memory card or USB Flash memory drive is inserted)
Quality
Color 150 dpi*
Color 300 dpi
Color 600 dpi
B/W 200x100 dpi
B/W 200 dpi
You can choose the scan resolution, file format and enter a file name for your document.
File Type
(If you chose colour option in Quality setting)
PDF*
JPEG
(If you chose Mono option in Quality setting)
PDF*
TIFF
Glass ScanSize
(MFC-6490CW)
A4*
A3
Letter
Legal
Ledger
Sets the glass scan size to Scan.
File Name
You can rename the file.
Set New Default
Yes
No
You can save your scan settings.
Factory Reset
Yes
No
You can restore all settings to the factory settings.
Scan to FTP
(Profile Name)
Enter the name that you want to use for the profile of the FTP server. This name will be displayed on the LCD screen.
See
Software User's Guide
on the CD-ROM
.
Manual
Quality
Color 150 dpi*
Color 300 dpi
Color 600 dpi
B/W 200x100 dpi
B/W 200 dpi
Chooses the file format to send the scanned data via Media.
File Type
(If you chose colour option in Quality setting)
PDF*
JPEG
(If you chose Mono option in Quality setting)
PDF*
TIFF
Glass ScanSize
(MFC-6490CW)
A4*
A3
Letter
Legal
Ledger
Sets the glass scan size to Scan.
File Name
You can rename the file.
Set New Default
Yes
No
You can save your scan settings.
Factory Reset
Yes
No
You can restore all settings to the factory settings.
Copy (Graphic)
Level1
Level2
Level3
Options
Descriptions
Page
Graphic
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
Quality
Fast
Normal*
Best
Choose the Copy resolution for your type of document.
Enlarge/Reduce
100%*
Enlarge
198% 10x15cmBsymbol.rarrA4
186% 10x15cmBsymbol.rarrLTR
142% A4Bsymbol.rarrA3, A5Bsymbol.rarrA4
You can choose the enlargement ratio for your type of document.
Reduce
97% LTRBsymbol.rarrA4
93% A4Bsymbol.rarrLTR
83% LGLBsymbol.rarrA4
69% A3Bsymbol.rarrA4 (MFC-6490CW), A4Bsymbol.rarrA5
47% A4Bsymbol.rarr10x15cm
You can choose the reduction ratio for your type of document.
Fit to Page
Your machine will adjust the size automatically to the paper size you set.
Custom(25-400%)
You can choose the enlargement or reduction ratio for your type of document.
Tray Select
(MFC-6490CW)
Tray#1*
Tray#2
Choose the tray that will be used for Copy mode.
Paper Type
Plain Paper*
Inkjet Paper
Brother BP71
Other Glossy
Transparency
Choose the paper type that matches the paper in the tray.
Paper Size
A4*
A5
A3
10x15cm
Letter
Legal
Ledger
Choose the paper size that matches the paper in the tray.
Brightness
Graphic
Adjusts the brightness of copies.
Contrast
Graphic
Adjusts the contrast of copies.
Stack/Sort
Stack*
Sort
You can choose to stack or sort multiple copies.
Page Layout
Off(1 in 1)*
2 in 1 (P)
2 in 1 (L)
4 in 1 (P)
4 in 1 (L)
1 to 2 (MFC-6490CW)
Poster(2 x 2)
Poster(3 x 3)
(MFC-6490CW)
If you choose A3 or Ledger.
(When 2 in 1 is chosen)
LGRx2 Bsymbol.rarr LGRx1
LTRx2 Bsymbol.rarr LGRx1
A3x2 Bsymbol.rarr A3x1
A4x2 Bsymbol.rarr A3x1
(When Poster(2x2) is chosen)
LGRx1 Bsymbol.rarr LGRx4
LTRx1 Bsymbol.rarr LGRx4
A4x1 Bsymbol.rarr A3x4
A3x1 Bsymbol.rarr A3x4
You can make N in 1, 1 to 2 or Poster copies.
Skew Adjustment
(MFC-6490CW)
Auto*
Off
If your scanned copy is skewed, your machine can correct the data automatically.
Book Copy
On
Corrects dark borders and skew when copying from the scanner glass.
On(Preview)
Skew Adjustment
Shadow Revise
Off*
Watermark Copy
Watermark Copy
On
Off*
(If you choose On, see the watermark copy settings in the following table.)
You can place a logo or text into your document as a Watermark.
Current Setting
Exit
Set New Default
Yes
No
You can save your copy settings.
Factory Reset
Yes
No
You can restore all settings to the factory settings.
Watermark Copy Settings
Option1
Option2
Option3
Option4
Descriptions
Page
Graphic
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
Template
Text
CONFIDENTIAL*
DRAFT
COPY
Places a text into your document as a Watermark using a template.
Position
A
B
C
D
E*
F
G
H
I
Pattern
Size
Small
Medium*
Large
Angle
-90°
-45°*
45°
90°
Transparency
-2
-1
0*
+1
+2
Colour
Red
Orange
Yellow
Blue
Green
Purple
Black*
Apply
Media
(Select image from media)
Position
A
B
C
D
E*
F
G
H
I
Pattern
Places a logo or text into your document as a Watermark using an image from removable media.
Size
Small
Medium*
Large
Angle
-90°
-45°*
45°
90°
Transparency
-2
-1
0*
+1
+2
Apply
Scan
(Set watermark document and press Start.)
Transparency
-2
-1
0*
+1
+2
Places a logo or text into your document as a Watermark using a scanned image.
Apply
Photo Capture (Graphic)
Level1
Level2
Level3
Options
Descriptions
Page
Graphic
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
View Photo(s)
See the print settings in the following table.
You can preview your photos on the LCD.
Print Index
Layout Format
6 Images/Line*
5 Images/Line
You can print a thumbnail page.
Paper Type
Plain Paper*
Inkjet Paper
Brother BP71
Other Glossy
Paper Size
A4*
Letter
Print Photos
See the print settings in the following table.
You can print an individual image.
Enhance Photos
Auto Correct
Enhance Skin-Tone
Enhance Scenery
Remove Red-Eye
Monochrome
Sepia
You can adjust your photos with these settings.
Search by Date
You can search your photos from date.
Print All Photos
See the print settings in the following table.
You can print all photos in your memory card or USB Flash memory drive.
Slide Show
The machine starts a Slide Show of your photos.
Trimming
You can trim your photo and print a part of the image.
Print Settings
Option1
Option2
Option3
Option4
Descriptions
Page
Graphic
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
Print Quality
(Not available for DPOF printing)
Normal
Photo*
Choose the print quality.
Paper Type
Plain Paper
Inkjet Paper
Brother BP71
Other Glossy*
Choose the paper type.
Paper Size
10x15cm*
13x18cm
A4
A3
Letter
Ledger
(When A4 or Letter is chosen)
8 x 10cm
9 x 13cm
10 x 15cm
13 x 18cm
15 x 20cm
Max. Size*
Choose the paper and print size.
Brightness
(Not available when Enhance Photos is chosen)
Graphic
Adjusts the brightness.
Contrast
(Not available when Enhance Photos is chosen)
Graphic
Adjusts the contrast.
Color Enhance
(Not available when Enhance Photos is chosen)
On
Off*
White Balance
Graphic
Adjusts the hue of the white areas.
Sharpness
Graphic
Enhances the detail of the image.
Color Density
Graphic
Adjusts the total amount of colour in the image.
Cropping
On*
Off
Crops the image around the margin to fit the paper size or print size. Turn this feature off if you want to print whole images or prevent unwanted cropping.
Borderless
On*
Off
Expands the printable area to fit the edges of the paper.
Date Print
(Not available for DPOF printing)
On
Off*
Prints the date on your photo.
Set New Default
Yes
No
You can save your print settings.
Factory Reset
Yes
No
You can restore all the settings to factory settings.
Phone Book (Graphic)
Level1
Level2
Level3
Options
Descriptions
Page
Graphic
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
Search
Alphabetical Order
Numerical Order
You can dial by pressing only a few keys (and Start).
Set One Touch Dial
Stores One Touch Dial numbers, so you can dial by pressing only a few keys (and Start).
Set Speed Dial
Stores Speed Dial numbers, so you can dial by pressing only a few keys (and Start).
Setup Groups
Sets up a Group number for Broadcasting.
Fax Preview (Graphic)
Level1
Level2
Level3
Options
Descriptions
Page
Graphic
The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
Fax Preview
On
Off*
You can view received faxes (and faxes to be sent), on the LCD.