Brother MFC-L2720DW User's Guide

Basic User's GuideHL-L2380DWMFC-L2720DWMFC-L2740DW Online User's GuideThis Basic User's Guide does not contain allthe informati

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Basic User's Guide1General Information ... 1Control Pane

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Control Panel Overview1234FaxCopyScanShortcutsSettings00:00 01.01.20141. Touchscreen Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)Access menus and options by pressin

4. (WiFi)When the WiFi light is on, your Brother machine is connected to a wireless access point.When the WiFi light blinks, the wireless connection

Touchscreen LCDOverviewAccess the mode button you want by pressingd or c.From the Home screens, you can access Wi-Fi setup, Shortcuts, Toner level and

5. TonerDisplays the remaining toner life. Press toaccess the Toner menu.When the Toner cartridge is near the endof life or has a problem, an error i

If you need to call Customer ServicePlease complete this information for future reference:Model Number:(Circle your modelnumber)HL-L2380DW/MFC-L2720DW

1Press (Settings).2Press All Settings.3Press a or b to display the GeneralSetup option, and then press GeneralSetup.All SettingsGeneral SetupShortcu

Access Brother UtilitiesBrother Utilities is an application launcherthat offers convenient access to all Brotherapplications installed on your device.

Initial SetupSet the Date and TimeRelated Models:MFC-L2720DW/MFC-L2740DW1Press (Settings) > AllSettings > Initial Setup > Date& Time >

2Press a or b to display the Off, Low,Med, or High option, and then press theoption you want.3Press .8

Load PaperLoad and Print using thePaper Tray• If the Check Size setting is set to On andyou pull the paper tray out of themachine, a message appears o

4Load paper with the printing surfaceface down in the paper tray.DO NOT load different types of paper inthe paper tray at the same time. Doingthis may

Change the Paper TypeTo get the best print quality, set the machinefor the type of paper you are using.1Press (Settings) > AllSettings > General

Using Special PaperAlways test paper samples before purchasingthem to ensure desirable performance.• DO NOT use inkjet paper; it may cause apaper jam

Print from Your Computer (Windows®)Print a Document(Windows®)1Select the print command in yourapplication.2Select Brother MFC-XXXX series(where XXXX i

7Click OK again, and then complete yourprint operation.Print More Than One Pageon a Single Sheet of Paper(N in 1) (Windows®)1Select the print command

Brother NumbersIMPORTANTFor technical help, you must call the country where you bought the machine. Calls must be madefrom within that country.Registe

Printing on Envelopes,Thick Paper, or LabelsWhen the back cover (face-up output tray) ispulled down, the machine has a straight paperpath from the man

5Push one sheet of paper or oneenvelope firmly into the manual feedslot.Continue pushing the paper until the topedge of the paper presses against ther

Printing on Plain Paper, ThinPaper, Recycled Paper, orBond Paper using theManual Feed Slot• Load the paper into the manual feed slotwith the printing

6Select Brother MFC-XXXX series(where XXXX is the name of yourmodel), and then click the printingproperties or preferences button.The printer driver w

Copy a Document1Make sure you have loaded the correctsize paper in the paper tray.2Do one of the following:• Place the document face up in theADF.(If

5Press Start.If you placed the document in the ADF,the machine scans and prints thedocument.If you placed the document on thescanner glass and the mac

Copy SettingsCopy OptionTo change Copy settings, press Options.Menu selections OptionsQuality AutoTextPhotoReceiptEnlarge/Reduce 100%-EnlargeChoose an

Menu selections Options2-sided Copy Page Layout(available only for certain settings)Select long edge or short edge.Save as ShortcutAdd the current set

Copy Multiple Pages onBoth Sides of the PaperYou must choose a 2-sided copy layoutfrom the following options before you canstart 2-sided copying:Portr

7Press a or b to display the followinglayout options, and then press theoption you want.• 1-sided->2-sided Long EdgeFlip• 1-sided->2-sided Short

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8Press OK.9Press Start to scan the page.The machine feeds and scans thepages and starts printing.Copy a 2-sided DocumentUsing the Scanner GlassYou mus

8Press OK.9Press Start to scan the page.10After the machine scans the page, pressthe Scan or Complete option.Option DescriptionScanPress Scan to scan

4Press Start.The machine scans one side of theidentification card.5After the machine has scanned the firstside, press Yes.6Turn over the identificatio

Scan from YourComputer (Windows®)There are several ways you can use yourcomputer to scan photos and documents onyour Brother machine. Use the software

5Click the File button.The scan settings dialog box appears.6Change the scan settings if needed, andthen click Scan.The machine scans the document and

3Press d or c to display the Scan modeicon.The icon is highlighted and moves to themiddle of the LCD.Option DescriptionPress this button to scandocume

Before FaxingSet Your Station IDRelated Models:MFC-L2720DW/MFC-L2740DWSet the machine to print your Station ID andthe fax's date and time at the

Set Telephone LineCompatibility forInterference and VoIPSystemsRelated Models:MFC-L2720DW/MFC-L2740DWProblems sending and receiving faxes due topossib

Manual Mode(Manual in the Machine's Menu)Manual Mode turns off all automaticanswering operations unless you are usingthe Distinctive Ring Receive

Choose the Correct Receive ModeRelated Models:MFC-L2720DW/MFC-L2740DWThe correct Receive Mode for you is determined by the external devices and teleph

Ordering Accessories and SuppliesFor best quality results use only genuine Brother supplies, which are available at most Brotherretailers. If you cann

2Press a or b to display the Fax, Fax/Tel, External TAD, or Manual option, and thenpress the option you want.3Press .• Fax and Telephone Problems on

Set the F/T Ring Time(Pseudo/Double-ring)Related Models:MFC-L2720DW/MFC-L2740DWWhen you set the Receive Mode to Fax/TelMode, if the call is a fax, you

Store NumbersRelated Models:MFC-L2720DW/MFC-L2740DWStore fax and telephone numbers in themachine for quick dialing and broadcastingfaxes to groups. Wh

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Telephone Services and External DevicesRelated Models:MFC-L2720DW/MFC-L2740DWYou may be able to use the following services and connections with your B

Send and Receive a Fax Using Your MachineSend a FaxRelated Models:MFC-L2720DW/MFC-L2740DW1Load the correct size paper in the papertray.2Do one of the

5Press Fax Start.The machine scans and sends thedocument.If you placed the document on thescanner glass, follow the instructionsin the table.Option De

Fax Using Your Computer (PC-FAX)Send Faxes from YourComputerRelated Models:MFC-L2720DW/MFC-L2740DWThe Brother PC-FAX feature lets you send afile, crea

1Do one of the following:• (Windows® XP, Windows Vista® andWindows® 7)Click Start > All Programs >Brother > Brother Utilities > PC-FAX Rec

Use this section to resolve problems you may encounter when using your Brother machine.Identify the ProblemEven if there seems to be a problem with yo

Order InformationDescription ItemToner cartridgeTN-630 (Approximately 1,200 pages) 1 2 3 TN-660 (Approximately 2,600 pages) 1 2 4Drum UnitDR-630 (Appr

Find the Error Find the SolutionUsing the LCDFaxCopyScanShortcutsSettingsCover is Open.Detail1. Follow the messages on the LCD.2. See the Online User&

Error Message Cause ActionDrum End SoonThe drum unit is near theend of its life.Order a new drum unit before you getthe Replace Drum message.Drum !The

Error Message Cause ActionNo PaperThe machine is out ofpaper, or paper is notloaded correctly in thepaper tray.Do one of the following:• Refill paper

Error Message Cause ActionScan UnableThe document is too longfor 2‑sided scanning.Press . Use an appropriate sizepaper for 2‑sided scanning.Scan Unab

Fax and Telephone ProblemsRelated Models:MFC-L2720DW/MFC-L2740DWIf you cannot send or receive a fax, check the following:1Connect one end of the telep

Troubleshooting for Other Fax ProblemsRelated Models:MFC-L2720DW/MFC-L2740DWDifficulties SuggestionsCannot send a fax. Check all line cord connections

Difficulties SuggestionsReceived faxesappear as split pages.Turn on Auto Reduction.Dialing does not work.(No dial tone)Check all line cord connections

Print or Scan ProblemsIf you cannot print or scan a document,check the following:1All of the machine's protective partshave been removed.2The int

Enable the WLAN connection and setup the wireless network connection.For more information, see the OnlineUser's Guide: Introduction to YourBrothe

Document and Paper JamsFind the Jammed Documentor PaperIf your document or paper jams inside themachine, the LCD message or Status Monitorwill help yo

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Remove Small Paper Scraps Jammed inthe ADF5Insert a strip of stiff paper, such ascardstock, into the ADF to push anysmall paper scraps through.If the

3Fan the stack of paper to prevent furtherjams, and slide the paper guides to fitthe paper size.4Make sure the paper is below themaximum paper mark (b

Paper is Jammed at the Back of theMachineIf the machine's control panel or the StatusMonitor indicates that there is a jam in theback (Rear) of t

5Close the fuser cover. Make sure theblue tabs at the left and right sides lockinto place.6Close the back cover until it locks in theclosed position.P

WARNINGHOT SURFACEThe machine's internal parts will be extremelyhot. Wait for the machine to cool down beforetouching them.4Pull out the jammed p

4Pull the jammed paper out of themachine or out of the 2‑sided tray.5Remove paper that may have jammedunder the machine due to staticelectricity.6If p

How to Enter Text on Your Brother Machine• When you must enter text on your Brother machine, a keyboard appears on the LCD.• The characters that are a

SuppliesWhen the time comes to replace supplies such as the toner or drum, an error message willappear on your machine's control panel or in the

CIndexAAccessories and Supplies... ivAddress Bookchanging ...37storing ...

Error and Maintenance Messages . 45fax and telephone problems ...49print or scan problems ...52VVoice Mail...

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