You can switch Home screens by pressing or .

From the Home screens, you can access the various settings.

Home Screen

This screen shows the machine’s status when the machine is idle. When displayed, it indicates that your machine is ready for the next command.

1. Date & Time

   Displays the date and time set on the machine.

2. Quiet Mode

   This icon appears when the [Quiet Mode] setting is set to [On].

   The Quiet Mode setting can reduce printing noise. When Quiet Mode is turned on, the print speed becomes slower.

3. Modes:

   Press to switch to each mode.

   [Fax] / [Copy] / [Cut Copy] / [Scan] / [Web] / [Apps] / [Download Software] / [Print Head Cleaning]

4. [Ink]

   Displays the approximate available ink volume. Press to access the [Ink] menu.

   When an ink cartridge is near the end of its life or having a problem, an error icon is displayed on the ink color indicator.

5. [Settings]

   Press to access the [Settings] menu.

6. Wireless Status

   Each icon in the following table shows the wireless network status:

   	Your machine is not connected to the wireless access point/router. Press this button to configure wireless settings. For more detailed information, see the Quick Setup Guide. The wireless setting is disabled.
   	The wireless network is connected. A three-level indicator in each of the Home screens displays the current wireless signal strength.
   	The wireless access point/router cannot be detected.

   

   You can configure wireless settings by pressing the Wireless Status button.

7. [Shortcuts]

   Create Shortcuts for frequently-used operations, such as scanning or copying.

   

   • Three Shortcuts tabs are available with six Shortcuts on each tab.

     
   • Press , displayed at the bottom of the screen to access the Home Screens.
8. Information icon

   

   New information from Brother appears in the information bar when the notification settings such as [Message from Brother] and [Firmware Auto Check] are set to [On].

   (An internet connection is needed, and data rates may apply.)

   Press to view the details.

9. Warning icon

   

   The warning icon appears when there is an error or maintenance message; press to view the details, and then press to return to the Home screen.