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How do I operate the Back, Home, and Cancel buttons on my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
The BROTHER MCF-L2922DW utilizes a touchscreen LCD and touchpanel for control. The operations for the basic control panel elements are:
Back: Press to go back to the previous menu.
Home: Press to return to the Home screen.
Cancel: Press to cancel an operation.
Near Field Communication (NFC) (Applicable to certain models in this series): Use card authentication, if applicable, by touching your Integrated Circuit Card (IC Card) to the NFC symbol on the BROTHER MCF-L2922DW.
How do I navigate the touchscreen LCD on my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
To operate the touchscreen LCD, press your finger on the LCD. To display and access all the options, press the scroll buttons on the LCD to scroll through them. The following steps explain how to navigate through changing a machine setting, using the LCD Backlight setting change from [Light] to [Med] as an example.
Step 1. Press ([Settings]).
Step 2. Press [All Settings].
Step 3. Press the scroll button to display the [General Setup] option, and then press [General Setup].
Step 4. Press the scroll button to display the [LCD Settings] option, and then press [LCD Settings].
Step 5. Press [Backlight].
Step 6. Press [Med].
Step 7. Press [Home].
How do I set the Main Home Screen on my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
You can change the LCD to display a specific Home screen or Shortcut screen. When the machine is idle or you press the Home button, the touchscreen will return to the screen you set.
Step 1. Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [General Setup] > [Screen Settings] > [Home Screen].
Step 2. Press the scroll button to display the screen settings, and then press the setting you want.
Step 3. Press the Home button.
What options are available in the Settings Screen Overview on my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
Press the Settings icon to view the current machine status on the LCD. The following options are available:
1. Toner
Displays the remaining toner life. Press to access the [Toner] menu.
2. Tray Setting
Press to change the paper size and paper type settings.
3. Eco Mode
Press to access the [Eco Mode] menu.
4. Network
Press to set up a network connection. A four-level indicator on the screen displays the current wireless signal strength if you are using a wireless connection.
5. Fax Preview
Press to access the [Fax Preview] menu.
6. All Settings
Press to access the menu of all machine settings.
How do I enter text on my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW touchscreen keyboard?
When you must enter text on your BROTHER MCF-L2922DW, a keyboard appears on the LCD.
To enter text:
- Press the casing icon to cycle between letters, numbers, and special characters.
- Press the capitalization icon to cycle between lowercase and uppercase letters.
- To move the cursor to the left or right, press the corresponding scroll button.
Inserting spaces:
- To enter a space, press [Space].
Making corrections:
- If you entered a character incorrectly and want to change it, press the scroll buttons to move the cursor to the incorrect character and press the delete icon. Enter the correct character.
- To insert a character, press the scroll buttons to move the cursor to the correct place, and then enter the character.
- Press the delete icon for each character you want to erase, or press and hold the delete icon to erase all the characters.
How do I load and print plain paper, thin paper, recycled paper, or bond paper in the Manual Feed Slot of my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
When you load a different paper size in the tray, you must change the Paper Size setting in the machine or on your computer at the same time.
Step 1. Lift the support flap to prevent paper from sliding off the face down output tray.
Step 2. Open the manual feed slot cover.
Step 3. Use both hands to slide the manual feed slot paper guides to fit the width of the paper you are using.
Step 4. Using both hands, place one sheet of paper in the manual feed slot until the front edge touches the paper feed roller. When you feel the machine pull it in, let go. Load paper into the manual feed slot with the printing surface facing up.
Step 5. Send your print job to the machine. Change your print preferences in the Print screen.
Step 6. After the printed page comes out from the machine, load the next sheet of paper in the manual feed slot. Repeat for each page that you want to print.
How do I load and print on thick paper and labels using the Manual Feed Slot of my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
When you load a different paper size in the tray, you must change the Paper Size setting in the machine or on your computer at the same time.
Step 1. Open the machine’s back cover (the face up output tray).
Step 2. On the front of the machine, open the manual feed slot cover.
Step 3. Use both hands to slide the manual feed slot paper guides to fit the width of the paper that you are using.
Step 4. Using both hands, place one sheet of paper in the manual feed slot until the front edge touches the paper feed roller. When you feel the machine pull it in, let go. Load paper into the manual feed slot with the printing surface facing up.
Step 5. Send your print job to the machine. Change your print preferences in the Print screen.
Step 6. After the printed page comes out from the back of the machine, load the next sheet of paper in the manual feed slot. Repeat for each page that you want to print.
Step 7. When finished, close the back cover (the face up output tray) until it locks in the closed position.
How do I load and print on envelopes in the Manual Feed Slot of my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
Before loading, press the corners and sides of the envelopes to make them as flat as possible. When you load a different paper size in the tray, you must change the Paper Size setting in the machine or on your computer at the same time.
Step 1. Open the machine’s back cover (the face up output tray).
Step 2. Pull down the two green levers as shown in the illustration (applicable to models with green levers).
Step 3. On the front of the machine, open the manual feed slot cover.
Step 4. Use both hands to slide the manual feed slot paper guides to fit the width of the paper that you are using.
Step 5. Using both hands, put one envelope in the manual feed slot until the front edge touches the paper feed roller. When you feel the machine pull it in, let go. Load the envelope into the manual feed slot with the printing surface facing up.
Step 6. Send your print job to the machine. Change your print preferences in the Print dialog box.
| Settings | Options for Envelopes |
| Paper Size | Com-10 DL C5 Monarch |
| Media Type | Envelopes Env. Thick Env. Thin |
Step 7. After the printed envelope comes out of the machine, put in the next envelope. Repeat for each envelope that you want to print.
Step 8. When you finish printing, return the two green levers to their original position.
Step 9. When finished, close the back cover (the face up output tray) until it locks in the closed position.
How do I change the Paper Size and Paper Type settings on my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
When you change the size and type of paper you load in the tray, you must also change the Paper Size and Paper Type settings on the LCD.
Step 1. Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [General Setup] > [Tray Setting] > [Paper Type].
Step 2. Press the scroll button to display the paper type options, and press the option you want.
Step 3. Press [Paper Size].
Step 4. Press the scroll button to display the paper size options, and press the option you want.
Step 5. Press the Home button.
How do I change the Check Paper setting on my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
When the Check Paper setting is set to On and you pull the paper tray out of the machine, a message appears on the LCD asking if you want to change the paper size and paper type. The default setting is On.
Step 1. Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [General Setup] > [Tray Setting] > [Check Paper].
Step 2. Press [On] or [Off].
Step 3. Press the Home button.
What is the recommended print media for the BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
To get the best print quality, Brother recommends using the paper listed in the table:
| Paper Type | Item |
| Plain Paper | Xerox Premier TCF 80 g/m2 |
| Xerox Business 80 g/m2 | |
| Recycled Paper | Steinbeis Evolution White 80 g/m2 |
| Labels | Avery laser label L7163 |
| Envelopes | Antalis River series (DL) |
How do I load documents in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) of my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
Use the ADF when copying or scanning multi page, standard-sized documents.
The ADF can hold up to 50 sheets and feeds each sheet individually. Use standard 80 g/m² paper. Make sure documents with correction fluid or written in ink are completely dry.
Supported Document Sizes:
| Length: | 147.3 to 355.6 mm |
| Width: | 105 to 215.9 mm |
| Weight: | 60 to 105 g/m² |
Step 1. Unfold the ADF document output support flap.
Step 2. Fan the pages well.
Step 3. Stagger the pages of your document and load it into the ADF face up and top edge first, as shown in the illustration.
Step 4. Adjust the paper guides to fit the width of your document.
How do I load documents on the Scanner Glass of my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
Use the scanner glass to fax, copy, or scan one page at a time. To use the scanner glass, the ADF must be empty.
Supported Document Sizes:
| Length: | Up to 300 mm |
| Width: | Up to 215.9 mm |
| Weight: | Up to 2kg |
Step 1. Lift the document cover.
Step 2. Place the document on the scanner glass face down.
Step 3. Place the corner of the page in the upper left corner of the scanner glass.
Step 4. Close the document cover. If the document is a book or is thick, gently press on the document cover.
What are the unscannable and unprintable areas on the BROTHER MCF-L2922DW for common usages?
Do not attempt to scan, copy, or print in these areas. Any content included in such areas will not be reflected in the output.
| Usage | Document Size | Top (1) Bottom (3) | Left (2) Right (4) |
| Fax (Sending) | Letter, Legal | 2.9 mm | 3.9 mm |
| A4 | 2.9 mm | (ADF) 1.0 mm (Scanner Glass) 3.0 mm | |
| Copy 1 | Letter, Legal | 4.0 mm | 4.0 mm |
| A4 | 4.0 mm | 3.0 mm | |
| Scan | Letter | 3.0 mm | 3.0 mm |
| A4 | 3.0 mm | 3.0 mm | |
| Legal | 3.0 mm | 3.0 mm | |
| Letter, Legal | 4.2 mm | 4.2 mm | |
| A4 | 4.2 mm | 4.2 mm |
1 A 1 in 1 copy and 100% document size copy
How do I perform a Test Print on my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
If there are problems with print quality, follow these instructions to do a test print:
Step 1. Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [Printer] > [Print Options] > [Test Print].
Step 2. Press [Yes].
Step 3. Press the Home button.
What is Universal Print, and what models support it on BROTHER machines?
Universal Print is a cloud-based print service from Microsoft. You can print documents, from anywhere on the Internet, without installing a printer driver. Universal Print is available for Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) users with the Microsoft 365 subscription.
The following models support Universal Print:
BROTHER MCF-L2922DW
BROTHER MFC-L2960DW
BROTHER MFC-L2980DW
How do I print using Universal Print on my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
Step 1. Select the print command in your application.
Step 2. Select the machine you registered as a Universal Print-enabled printer, and then click the printer’s properties or preferences button.
Step 3. Change the printer settings, if needed, and then click OK.
Step 4. Complete your print operation.
How do I Scan Photos and Graphics using the Scan button on my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
Step 1. Load your document.
Step 2. Press (Scan).
Step 3. Press the scroll button to select the [to PC] option, and then press OK.
Step 4. Press the scroll button to select the [to Image] option, and then press OK.
Step 5. If the machine is connected over the network, press the scroll button to select the destination computer.
Step 6. Press OK.
Step 7. To change the scan settings for this document, press [Options], and then select the scan settings you want to change. Skip this step if you want to use the default scan settings.
Step 8. Press [Start].
How do I Scan Single or Multiple Pages to a Folder in a Single PDF File using the Scan button on my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
When scanning multiple pages to a PDF file, set the file type on your machine to [PDF Multi-Page].
Step 1. Load your document.
Step 2. Press [Scan] > [to PC] > [to File].
Step 3. If the machine is connected over the network, press the scroll button to display the computer where you want to send data, and then press the computer name.
Step 4. To change the scan settings, press [Options], and then select the scan settings you want to change. Skip this step if you want to use the default scan settings.
Step 5. Press [Start]. The machine starts scanning. If using the machine’s scanner glass, follow the LCD instructions to complete the scanning job.
How do I Scan to an Editable Text File (OCR) using the Scan button on my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
The Scan to OCR feature is available only for certain languages. You can edit the converted text using your preferred text-editing application.
Step 1. Load your document.
Step 2. Press [Scan] > [to PC] > [to OCR].
Step 3. If the machine is connected over the network, press the scroll button to display the computer where you want to send data, and then press the computer name.
Step 4. To change the scan settings, press [Options], and then select the scan settings you want to change. Skip this step if you want to use the default scan settings.
Step 5. Press [Start]. The machine starts scanning. If using the machine’s scanner glass, follow the LCD instructions to complete the scanning job.
How do I save scanned data as an Email Attachment using the Scan button on my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
Step 1. Load your document.
Step 2. Press [Scan] > [to PC] > [to E-mail].
Step 3. If the machine is connected over the network, press the scroll button to display the computer where you want to send data, and then press the computer name.
Step 4. To change the scan settings, press [Options], and then select the scan settings you want to change. Skip this step if you want to use the default scan settings.
Step 5. Press [Start]. The machine scans the document and saves it as a file attachment. It then launches your email application and opens a new, blank email message with the scanned file attached.
How do I upload Scanned Data to an FTP Server using the Scan button on my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
Share scanned information by saving it to your FTP server.
Step 1. Load your document.
Step 2. Press [Scan] > [to FTP].
Step 3. Press the scroll button to select one of the network server profiles listed. If the profile is not complete (for example, if the logon account name and password are missing, or if the quality or file type is not specified), you will be prompted to enter any missing information.
Step 4. Press [Start]. The machine starts scanning. If using the machine’s scanner glass, follow the LCD instructions to complete the scanning job.
How do I upload Scanned Data to a CIFS Server using the Scan button on my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
Step 1. Load your document.
Step 2. Press [Scan] > [to Network].
Step 3. When the server profiles you set up using Web Based Management appear, select the profile you want. If the profile is not complete, you will be prompted to enter any missing information.
Step 4. Press [Start]. The machine starts scanning. If using the machine’s scanner glass, follow the LCD instructions to complete the scanning job.
How do I Scan From my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW Using the Web Services Protocol (Windows 10 and Windows 11)?
If you have installed the scanner driver via Web Services, you can access the Web Services scanning menu on your machine’s LCD.
Step 1. Load your document.
Step 2. Press [Scan] > [WS Scan].
Step 3. Press the scroll button to display the scan options, and then press the type of scan.
Step 4. Press the scroll button to display the computer name where you want to send data, and then press the computer name.
Step 5. Press [Start]. The machine starts scanning.
How do I set up my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW to Copy on One Side of the Paper (1-sided)?
Step 1. Make sure you have loaded the correct size paper in the paper tray.
Step 2. Do one of the following:
Place the document face up in the ADF.
Place the document face down on the scanner glass.
Step 3. Press ([Copy]).
Step 4. To enter the number of copies you want, do one of the following:
Press [-] or [+] using the LCD.
Press the copy count area to display a numeric keypad on the LCD, and then enter the number of copies. Press [OK].
Step 5. Press [Start].
How do I set up my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW to Copy on Both Sides of the Paper (2-sided)?
You must choose a 2-sided copy layout from the available options before you can start 2-sided copying.
Step 1. Load your document.
Step 2. Press ([Copy]).
Step 3. Enter the number of copies.
Step 4. Press [Options].
Step 5. Press the scroll button to display the [2-sided Copy] option, and then press [2-sided Copy].
Step 6. Press the scroll button to display the layout options, and then press the option you want.
Step 7. When finished, press [OK].
Step 8. Press [Start]. If you placed the document in the ADF, the machine scans the pages and starts printing. If you are using the scanner glass, go to the next step.
Step 9. After the machine scans the page, place the next page on the scanner glass, and then press [Continue] to scan the next page.
Step 10. When finished, press [Finish] to finish.
How do I Enlarge or Reduce Copied Images on my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
Step 1. Load your document.
Step 2. Press ([Copy]).
Step 3. Enter the number of copies.
Step 4. Press [Options].
Step 5. Press the scroll button to display the [Enlarge/Reduce] option, and then press [Enlarge/Reduce].
Step 6. Press the scroll button to display the available options, and then press the option you want to change.
Step 7. Do one of the following:
If you select [Enlarge] or [Reduce], press the enlargement or reduction ratio you want to use.
If you select [Custom(25-400%)], press the backspace icon to erase the displayed percentage, or press the scroll button to move the cursor, and then enter an enlargement or reduction ratio from [25%] to [400%]. Press [OK].
If you selected [100%] or the [Auto] option, go to the next step.
Step 8. When finished, press [OK].
Step 9. Press [Start].
How do I Make N in 1 Copies Using the Page Layout Feature on my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
The N in 1 copy feature saves paper by copying two or four pages of your document onto one page of the copy.
Step 1. Load your document.
Step 2. Press ([Copy]).
Step 3. Enter the number of copies.
Step 4. Press [Options].
Step 5. Press the scroll button to display the [Page Layout] option, and then press [Page Layout].
Step 6. Press the scroll button to display the options, and then press the option you want.
| Option | Description |
| 2in1(Portrait) | Copies two pages onto one page in portrait orientation. |
| 2in1(Landscape) | Copies two pages onto one page in landscape orientation. |
| 4in1(Portrait) | Copies four pages onto one page in portrait orientation. |
| 4in1(Landscape) | Copies four pages onto one page in landscape orientation. |
Step 7. When finished, press [OK].
Step 8. Press [Start]. If you placed the document in the ADF, the machine scans the pages and starts printing. If you are using the scanner glass, go to the next step.
Step 9. After the machine scans the page, place the next page on the scanner glass, and then press [Continue] to scan the next page.
Step 10. When finished, press [Finish] to finish.
How do I Sort Copies on my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
The Sort Copies function stacks multiple copies in order (1, 2, 3, and so on).
Step 1. Load your document.
Step 2. Press ([Copy]).
Step 3. Enter the number of copies.
Step 4. Press [Options].
Step 5. Press the scroll button to display the [Stack/Sort] option, and then press [Stack/Sort].
Step 6. Press [Sort].
Step 7. When finished, press [OK].
Step 8. Press [Start]. If you placed the document in the ADF, the machine scans the pages and starts printing. If you are using the scanner glass, go to the next step.
Step 9. After the machine scans the page, place the next page on the scanner glass, and then press [Continue] to scan the next page.
Step 10. When finished, press [Finish] to finish.
How do I Copy an ID Card on my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
You may copy an identification card only to the extent permitted under applicable laws.
Step 1. Place your identification card face down near the upper left corner of the scanner glass.
Step 2. Press ([Copy]).
Step 3. Press [ID].
Step 4. Enter the number of copies.
Step 5. Press [Start]. The machine scans one side of the identification card.
Step 6. After the machine has scanned the first side, turn over the identification card and press [Continue] to scan the other side.
What Copy Options can I adjust on my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
To change Copy settings, press the [Options] button.
| Menu selections | Options | Description |
| Quality | – | Select the copy quality for your type of document. |
| Enlarge/Reduce | 100% | – |
| Enlarge | Select an enlargement ratio for the next copy. | |
| Reduce | Select a reduction ratio for the next copy. | |
| Auto | Adjusts the copy size to fit the paper size you have set. | |
| Custom(25-400%) | Enter an enlargement or reduction ratio. | |
| Density | Increase the density to make the text darker. | |
| Decrease the density to make the text lighter. | ||
| 2-sided Copy (for automatic 2-sided printing models) | 1-sided → 2-sided | Select to copy on both sides of the paper (1-sided original to 2-sided copy). |
| 2-sided → 2-sided | Select to copy on both sides of the paper (2-sided original to 2-sided copy). | |
| Contrast | Increase the contrast to make an image clearer. | |
| Decrease the contrast to make an image more subdued. | ||
| Stack/Sort | Stack | Select to stack copies in order (1, 1, 1, then 2, 2, 2). |
| Sort | Select to sort multiple copies in order (1, 2, 3, then 1, 2, 3). | |
| Page Layout | Make N in 1 copies. | |
| 4 in 1 | Make four pages into one copy. |
How do I Send a Fax using the BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
Step 1. Do one of the following:
If Fax Preview is set to [Off], press ([Fax]).
If Fax Preview is set to [On], press ([Fax]), and then press [Send a fax].
Step 2. Do one of the following:
Place the document face up in the ADF. (If you are faxing multiple pages, we recommend using the ADF.)
Place the document face down on the scanner glass.
Step 3. Enter the fax number.
Step 4. Press [Fax Start].
How do I Send a 2-sided Fax from the ADF using the BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
You must select a 2-sided scanning format before sending a 2-sided fax. Select either the Long Edge or Short Edge option, depending on the layout of your document.
Step 1. Load your document.
Step 2. Do one of the following:
If Fax Preview is set to [Off], press ([Fax]).
If Fax Preview is set to [On], press ([Fax]), and then press [Send a fax].
Step 3. Press [Options] > [2-sided Fax].
Step 4. Do one of the following:
If your document is flipped on the long edge, press the [2-sided Scan: Long Edge] option.
If your document is flipped on the short edge, press the [2-sided Scan: Short Edge] option.
Step 5. Press [OK].
Step 6. Enter the fax number.
Step 7. Press [Fax Start].
How do I Send a Fax Manually using the BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
Manual fax transmission lets you hear the dialling, ringing and fax-receiving tones while sending a fax.
Step 1. Load your document.
Step 2. Do one of the following:
If Fax Preview is set to [Off], press ([Fax]).
If Fax Preview is set to [On], press ([Fax]), and then press [Send a fax].
Step 3. Pick up the handset of the external telephone.
Step 4. Dial the fax number you want to call.
Step 5. When you hear the fax tone, press the Start button or [Send], and then press [Fax Start].
Step 6. If you are using the scanner glass, press [Send].
Step 7. Replace the handset of the external telephone.
How do I Send a Fax at the End of a Conversation using the BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
At the end of a conversation, you can send a fax to the other party before you both hang up.
The BROTHER MCF-L2922DW’s ADF must be empty.
Step 1. Ask the other party to place the document in their machine and to press the Start or Send button.
Step 2. When you hear the CNG tones (slowly repeating beeps), press [Fax Start].
Step 3. If you are using the scanner glass, press [Send].
Step 4. Replace the handset.
How do I Send the Same Fax to More than One Recipient (Broadcasting) using the BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
You can store broadcasting groups in your machine’s Address Book. If you did not use any of the Address Book numbers for Groups, you can broadcast faxes to as many as 250 different numbers.
Step 1. Load your document.
Step 2. Do one of the following:
If Fax Preview is set to [Off], press ([Fax]).
If Fax Preview is set to [On], press ([Fax]), and then press [Send a fax].
Step 3. Press [Options] > [Broadcasting].
Step 4. Press [Add Number]. You can add numbers to the broadcast in the following ways:
Press [Add Number] and enter a fax number using the LCD. Press [OK].
Press [Add from Address book] to select numbers, and then press [OK].
Press [Search in Address book]. Enter the name and press [OK]. The search results will be displayed. Press the name and then press the email address you want to add to the broadcast.
Step 5. When finished, press [OK].
Step 6. Press [Fax Start].
How do I Send a Fax in Real Time using the BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
When sending a fax, the machine scans the document into the memory before sending it. If you want to send an important document immediately without waiting for the machine to retrieve the scan from its memory, turn [Real Time TX] on.
Step 1. Load your document.
Step 2. Do one of the following:
If Fax Preview is set to [Off], press ([Fax]).
If Fax Preview is set to [On], press ([Fax]), and then press [Send a fax].
Step 3. Press [Options] > [Real Time TX].
Step 4. Press [On] or [Off].
Step 5. Press [OK].
Step 6. Enter the fax number.
Step 7. Press [Fax Start].
How do I Send a Fax at a Specified Time (Delayed Fax) using the BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
You can store up to 50 faxes in the machine’s memory to be sent within the next twenty-four hour period.
Step 1. Load your document.
Step 2. Do one of the following:
If Fax Preview is set to [Off], press ([Fax]).
If Fax Preview is set to [On], press ([Fax]), and then press [Send a fax].
Step 3. Press [Options] > [Delayed Fax] > [Delayed Fax].
Step 4. Press [On].
Step 5. Press [Set Time].
Step 6. Enter the time you want the fax to be sent. (If you set [12h Clock] in the [Date & Time] setting, enter the time in 12-hour format, press the AM/PM button to select [AM] or [PM], and then press [OK]. If you set [24h Clock], enter the time in 24-hour format and then press [OK].)
Step 7. Press [OK].
Step 8. Enter the fax number.
Step 9. Press [Fax Start].
How do I Check and Cancel a Pending Fax job on my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
You can cancel a fax job before it is sent, while it is stored in the memory.
Step 1. Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [Fax] > [Remaining Jobs].
Step 2. Do the following steps for each job you want to check or cancel:
Press the scroll button to scroll through the waiting jobs, and then press the job you want to cancel.
Press [OK].
Press [Yes] to cancel the fax job or press [No] to exit without cancelling.
Step 3. When finished cancelling jobs, press the Home button.
What Fax Options are available for outgoing faxes on my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
To change the fax-sending settings, press the [Options] button.
| Option | Description |
| Fax Resolution | Set the resolution for outgoing faxes. The fax quality often can be improved by changing the Fax Resolution. |
| Contrast | Adjust the contrast. If your document is very light or very dark, changing the contrast may improve the fax quality. |
| 2-sided Fax (For automatic 2-sided scanning models) | Set the 2-sided scanning format. |
| Glass Scan Size | Adjust the scan area of the scanner glass to the size of the document. |
| Broadcasting | Send the same fax message to more than one fax number at the same time. |
| Delayed Fax | Set the time of day the delayed faxes will be sent. |
| Real Time TX | Send a fax immediately without waiting for the machine to retrieve the scan from its memory. |
| Coverpage Setup | Set the machine to automatically send a pre-programmed cover page. |
| Overseas Mode | Set to On if you have difficulty sending faxes overseas. |
| Call History | Select a number from the Call History. |
| Address Book | Select a number from the Address Book. |
| Set New Default | Save your settings as the default. |
| Factory Reset | Restore all settings back to the factory settings. |
How do I set the Number of Rings Before the BROTHER MCF-L2922DW Answers (Ring Delay)?
The Ring Delay setting sets the number of times the machine rings before it answers in the Fax Only and Fax/Tel Modes.
Step 1. Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [Fax] > [Setup Receive] > [Ring Delay].
Step 2. Press the number of rings you want the line to ring before the machine answers.
Step 3. Press the Home button.
How do I Set the F/T Ring Time (Fast Double-ring) on my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
When you set the Receive Mode to Fax/Tel Mode, if the call is a fax, your machine will automatically receive it. However, if it is a voice call, the machine will sound the F/T ring (fast double-ring) for the time you set in the F/T Ring Time option. When you hear the F/T ring, it means that a voice caller is on the line.
Step 1. Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [Fax] > [Setup Receive] > [F/T Ring Time].
Step 2. Press the scroll button to display how long you want the machine to ring to alert you that you have a voice call.
Step 3. Press the Home button.
How do I Shrink the Page Size of an Oversized Incoming Fax on my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
If you enable the auto reduction function, the machine reduces each page of an incoming fax to fit on your paper. The machine calculates the reduction ratio by using the fax page size and your Paper Size setting.
Step 1. Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [Fax] > [Setup Receive] > [Auto Reduction].
Step 2. Press [On] or [Off].
Step 3. Press the Home button.
How do I Set the 2-sided Printing for Received Faxes on my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
Your machine prints received faxes on both sides of the paper when [2-sided] is set to [On].
Step 1. Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [Fax] > [Setup Receive] > [2-sided].
Step 2. Press [On] or [Off].
Step 3. Press the Home button.
How do I Set the Fax Receive Stamp on my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
You can set the BROTHER MCF-L2922DW to print the received date and time at the top centre of each received fax page.
Step 1. Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [Fax] > [Setup Receive] > [Fax Rx Stamp].
Step 2. Press [On] or [Off].
Step 3. Press the Home button.
How do I Store Incoming Faxes in the BROTHER MCF-L2922DW’s Memory?
Use the Fax Storage feature to store incoming faxes in the machine’s memory. Retrieve your stored fax messages from your fax machine when you are at another location using the Remote Retrieval commands. Your machine will print a backup copy of each stored fax (if enabled).
Step 1. Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [Fax] > [Setup Receive] > [Memory Receive].
Step 2. Press the [Fax Storage] option.
Step 3. Press the Home button.
How do I Print a Fax Stored in the BROTHER MCF-L2922DW’s Memory?
If you select [Fax Storage], you can still print a fax from the machine’s memory.
Step 1. Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [Fax] > [Print Document].
Step 2. Press [Yes].
How do I Forward Incoming Faxes to a Network Destination using the BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
Set up a profile to forward incoming faxes directly to a folder on an FTP or CIFS server.
Step 1. Start your web browser.
Step 2. Type “https://machine’s IP address” in your browser’s address bar (where “machine’s IP address” is your machine’s IP address). For example: https://192.168.1.2
Step 3. If required, type the password in the Login field, and then click Login.
Step 4. In the left navigation bar, click Administrator > Network Profile.
Step 5. Click the protocol option next to the Profile number.
Step 6. Select the FTP or Network option, and then click Submit.
Step 7. Set up the profile for your server, using one of the tables below:
| Option | Description |
| Profile Name | Type a name for this server profile (up to 15 alphanumeric characters). The machine will display this name on the LCD. |
| Host Address | Type the Host Address (for example: ftp.example.com; up to 64 characters) or the IP address (for example: 192.23.56.189). |
| Port Number | Change the Port Number setting used to access the FTP server. The default setting is port 21. In most cases this setting does not need to be changed. |
| Username | Type a user name (up to 32 characters) of a user that has permission to write data to the FTP server. |
| Password | Type the password (up to 32 characters) associated with the user name you entered in the Username field. Type the password again in the Retype password field. |
| SSL/TLS | Set the SSL/TLS option to forward incoming faxes securely using SSL/TLS communication. Change the CA Certificate setting, if needed. |
| Store Directory | Type the path (up to 255 characters) to the folder on the FTP server where you want to forward incoming faxes. Do not type a slash mark at the beginning of the path (correct example: brother/abc). |
| Passive Mode | Set the Passive Mode option to off or on depending on your FTP server and network firewall configuration. The default setting is on. In most cases, this setting does not need to be changed. |
| Option | Description |
| Profile Name | Type a name for this server profile (up to 15 alphanumeric characters). The machine will display this name on the LCD. |
| Network Folder Path | Type the path to the folder on the CIFS server where you want to forward incoming faxes. |
| Auth. Method | To set your authentication method, select Auto, Kerberos, or NTLMv2. |
| Username | Type a user name (up to 96 characters) that has permission to write data to the folder specified in the Network Folder Path field. If the user name is part of a domain, type the user name in one of the following styles: user@domain or domain\user. |
| Password | Type the password (up to 32 characters) associated with the user name you entered in the Username field. Type the password again in the Retype password field. |
| Kerberos Server Address | When you select Kerberos for the Auth. Method option, you must type the Kerberos Server Address (for example: kerberos.example.com; up to 64 characters). |
Step 8. Click Submit.
Step 9. To set the Fax Forward feature, in the left navigation bar, click Fax > Remote Fax Options.
Step 10. Select Forward to Network from the Fwd/Store/Cloud/Network drop-down list.
Step 11. Select the file type you want to use.
Step 12. To print a backup copy of incoming faxes, select On for Backup print.
Step 13. Select the profile you want to use from the Network Profile drop-down list.
Step 14. Type a three-digit Remote Access Code in the Remote Access Code field, if needed. You can use the numbers 0 through 9, *, or # for the Remote Access Code.
Step 15. Click Submit.
How do I Reset the Network Settings to the Factory Settings on my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
Use your machine’s control panel to reset the machine’s network settings to its default factory settings. This resets all information except the administrator password.
Step 1. Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [Network] > [Network Reset].
Step 2. [Machine will reboot after resetting. Press [OK] for 2 seconds to confirm.] will be displayed. Press [OK] for two seconds to confirm.
The machine will restart.
What are the functions of the buttons on the BROTHER MCF-L2922DW control panel for models with a touchscreen LCD?
The control panel includes the following functions (for models MFC-L2860DWE/MFC-L2860DW/MFC-L2862DW/MFC-L2922DW/MFC-L2960DW/MFC-L2980DW):
- Touchscreen Liquid Crystal Display (LCD): Access menus and options by pressing them on the touchscreen.
- Touchpanel (Back): Press to go back to the previous menu.
- Touchpanel (Home): Press to return to the Home screen.
- Touchpanel (Cancel): Press to cancel an operation.
- LED Power Indicator: The LED lights up depending on the machine’s power status.
- Power On/Off: Turn the machine on by pressing the Power button. Turn the machine off by pressing and holding down the Power button.
- Near Field Communication (NFC) (MFC-L2922DW/MFC-L2980DW): Use card authentication, if applicable, by touching your Integrated Circuit Card (IC Card) to the NFC symbol on the machine.
How do I Register a new ID Card using the control panel on my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
Step 1. Touch the Near-Field Communication (NFC) symbol on the BROTHER MCF-L2922DW with a registered Integrated Circuit Card (IC Card).
Step 2. Touch your user ID on the BROTHER MCF-L2922DW.
Step 3. Press [Register Card].
Step 4. Touch a new IC Card to the NFC symbol. The new IC Card’s number is registered to the BROTHER MCF-L2922DW.
Step 5. Press [OK].
How do I Configure Email Sending or Receiving Using Web Based Management on my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
We recommend using Web Based Management to configure secured email sending with user authentication, or email sending and receiving using SSL/TLS.
Step 1. Start your web browser.
Step 2. Type “https://machine’s IP address” in your browser’s address bar (where “machine’s IP address” is your machine’s IP address).
Step 3. If required, type the password in the Login field, and then click Login.
Step 4. In the left navigation bar, click Network > Network > Protocol.
Step 5. In the POP3/IMAP4/SMTP Client field, click Advanced Settings and make sure the status of POP3/IMAP4/SMTP Client is Enabled.
Step 6. Configure the POP3/IMAP4/SMTP Client settings.
Step 7. When finished, click Submit.
Step 8. Follow the instructions in the dialog box to test the current settings.
How do I Send or Receive an Email Securely Using SSL/TLS on my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
Your machine supports SSL/TLS communication methods. To use an email server that is using SSL/TLS communication, you must configure the following settings.
Verify Server Certificate
Under SSL/TLS, if you choose SSL or TLS, the Verify Server Certificate checkbox will be selected automatically.
If you do not need to verify the server certificate, clear the Verify Server Certificate checkbox.
Port Number
If you select SSL, or TLS, the Port value will be changed to match the protocol. To change the port number manually, type the port number after you select SSL/TLS settings.
| Port | Server Authentication Method | |
| SMTP | 587 | SMTP-AUTH |
| Port | SSL/TLS | |
| POP3 | 995 | TLS/SSL |
| IMAP4 | 993 | SSL |
How do I Configure the Store Print Log to Network Settings Using Web Based Management on my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
Step 1. Start your web browser.
Step 2. Type “https://machine’s IP address” in your browser’s address bar (where “machine’s IP address” is your machine’s IP address). For example: https://192.168.1.2
Step 3. If required, type the password in the Login field, and then click Login.
Step 4. In the left navigation bar, click Administrator > Store Print Log to Network.
Step 5. In the Print Log field, click On.
Step 6. Configure the following settings:
| Option | Description |
| Network Folder Path | Type the destination folder where your print log will be stored on the CIFS server (for example: \\ComputerName\SharedFolder). |
| File Name | Type the file name you want to use for the print log (up to 32 characters). |
| File Type | Select the TXT or CSV option for the print log file type. |
| Time Source for Log | Select the time source for the print log. |
| Auth. Method | Select the authentication method required for access to the CIFS server: Auto, Kerberos, or NTLMv2. |
| Username | Type the user name for the authentication (up to 96 characters). If the user name is part of a domain, enter the user name in one of the following styles: user@domain or domain\user. |
| Password | Type the password for the authentication (up to 32 characters). |
| Kerberos Server Address (if needed) | Type the Key Distribution Center (KDC) host address (for example: kerberos.example.com; up to 64 characters) or the IP address. |
| Error Detection Setting | Choose what action should be taken when the print log cannot be stored to the server due to a network error. |
Step 7. In the Connection Status field, confirm the last log status.
Step 8. Click Submit to display the Test Print Log to Network page. To test your settings, click Yes and then go to the next step. To skip the test, click No. Your settings will be submitted automatically.
Step 9. The machine will test your settings. If your settings are accepted, Test OK appears on the screen. If Test Error appears, check all settings, and then click Submit to display the Test page again.
How do I adjust the Store Print Log to Network’s Error Detection Setting on my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
Use Error Detection Settings to determine the action that is taken when the print log cannot be stored to the server due to a network error.
Step 1. Start your web browser.
Step 2. Type “https://machine’s IP address” in your browser’s address bar (where “machine’s IP address” is your machine’s IP address).
Step 3. If required, type the password in the Login field, and then click Login.
Step 4. In the left navigation bar, click Administrator > Store Print Log to Network.
Step 5. In the Error Detection Setting section, select the Cancel Print or Ignore Log & Print option.
| Option | Description |
| Cancel Print | If you select the Cancel Print option, the print jobs are cancelled when the print log cannot be stored to the server. |
| Ignore Log & Print | If you select the Ignore Log & Print option, the machine prints the documentation even if the print log cannot be stored to the server. |
Step 6. Click Submit to display the Test Print Log to Network page. To test your settings, click Yes and then go to the next step. To skip the test, click No. Your settings will be submitted automatically.
Step 7. The BROTHER MCF-L2922DW will test your settings.
Step 8. If your settings are accepted, Test OK appears on the screen. If Test Error appears, check all settings, and then click Submit to display the Test page again.
How do I use Store Print Log to Network with Secure Function Lock 3.0 on my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
When Secure Function Lock 3.0 is active, the names of the registered users for copy, Fax RX (for MFC models) and Web Connect Print are recorded in the Store Print Log to Network report. When the Active Directory Authentication is enabled, the user name is recorded in the Store Print Log to Network report:
1, Copy, -, -, 04/04/20xx, 09:05:12, 3
2, Fax, -, -, 04/04/20xx, 09:45:30, 5
3, Copy, -, “BOB”, 04/04/20xx, 10:20:30, 4
4, Fax, -, “BOB”, 04/04/20xx, 10:35:12, 3
How do I Lock the Machine Settings from the Control Panel on my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
Use the Setting Lock feature to block unauthorised access to machine settings. When Setting Lock is set to On, you cannot access the machine settings without entering the password. Before turning the machine’s Setting Lock on, write down and save your password. If you forget the password, you must reset all passwords stored in the machine by contacting your administrator or Brother customer service.
How do I Turn Setting Lock On using the Control Panel of my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
Step 1. Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [General Setup] > [Setting Lock] > [Lock Off⇒On].
Step 2. Enter the current four-digit password.
Step 3. Press [OK].
How do I Change the Setting Lock Password using the Control Panel of my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
Step 1. Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [General Setup] > [Setting Lock] > [Set Password].
Step 2. Enter the current four-digit password.
Step 3. Press [OK].
Step 4. Enter a new four-digit password.
Step 5. Press [OK].
Step 6. When the LCD displays [Verify:], re-enter the password.
Step 7. Press [OK].
Step 8. Press the Home button.
How do I Enable Global IP Address Detection on my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
Use this feature to check your machine’s IP address. When your machine is assigned to a global IP address, an alert is displayed on the machine.
Step 1. Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [Network] > [Global Detect] > [Allow Detect] > [On].
Step 2. Press the Home button.
How do I Block Communications from the Global Network on my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
When you enable this feature, it limits receiving jobs from devices with global IP addresses.
Step 1. Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [Network] > [Global Detect] > [Reject Access] > [On].
Step 2. Press the Home button.
How do I Scan and Upload Documents Using Brother Web Connect on my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
Upload your scanned photos and documents directly to a web service without using a computer. Uploaded documents are saved in an album named From_BrotherDevice.
Step 1. Load your document.
Step 2. Press the scroll button to display the [Web] option.
Step 3. Press [Web].
Step 4. Press the scroll button to display the service that hosts the account to which you want to upload. Press the service name.
Step 5. Press the scroll button to display your account name, and then press it.
Step 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete this operation.
How do I Download and Print Documents Using Web Services on my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
Documents that have been uploaded to your account can be downloaded directly to your machine and printed. If you are a restricted user for Brother Web Connect due to the enabled Secure Function Lock feature, you cannot download the data.
Step 1. Press the scroll button to display the [Web] option.
Step 2. Press [Web].
Step 3. Press the scroll button to display the service that hosts the document you want to download and print. Press the service name.
Step 4. To log on to the service, press the scroll button to display your account name, and then press it. If the PIN entry screen appears, enter the four-digit PIN and press [OK].
Step 5. Press [Download: Print].
Step 6. Press the scroll button to display the folder you want, and then press it. For documents not saved in folders, select [See Unsorted Files] to select documents.
Step 7. Press the thumbnail of the document you want to print. Confirm the document on the LCD and then press [OK]. Select additional documents to print (you can select up to 10 documents).
Step 8. When finished, press [OK].
Step 9. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete this operation.
How do I use FaxForward to Forward a Fax to the Cloud or an Email on my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
This feature is available only for monochrome faxes.
Step 1. Press the scroll button to display the [Apps] option.
Step 2. Press [Apps].
Step 3. Select [FaxForward to Cloud/E-mail].
Step 4. Press [On].
Step 5. Press [Forward to Cloud] or [Forward to E-mail].
If you selected [Forward to Cloud], select the online service you want to use to receive faxes, and then specify your account name.
If you selected [Forward to E-mail], enter the email address you want to use to receive faxes as email attachments.
Step 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete this operation.
How do I Stop Using FaxForward to Forward a Fax to an Email or a Cloud location on my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
Turn the FaxForward feature off when you want to stop incoming faxes from automatically going to either an online service or an inbox as email attachments. If there are received faxes still in your machine’s memory, you cannot turn the FaxForward feature off.
Step 1. Press the scroll button to display the [Apps] option.
Step 2. Press [Apps].
Step 3. Select [FaxForward to Cloud/E-mail].
Step 4. Press [Off].
Step 5. Press [OK].
How do I Scan Using AirPrint (macOS) on my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
Before scanning, make sure your machine is in the scanner list on your Mac computer.
Step 1. Load your document.
Step 2. Do one of the following:
For macOS v13: Select System Settings from the Apple menu.
For macOS v12 and macOS v11: Select System Preferences from the Apple menu.
Step 3. Select Printers & Scanners.
Step 4. Select your machine from the scanner list.
Step 5. Do one of the following:
For macOS v13: Click the Open Scanner… button.
For macOS v12 and macOS v11: Click the Scan tab, and then click the Open Scanner… button.
The Scanner screen appears.
Step 6. If you place the document in the ADF, select Use Document Feeder checkbox, and then select the size of your document from the scan size setting pop-up menu.
Step 7. Select the destination folder or destination application from the destination setting pop-up menu.
Step 8. Click Show Details to change the scanning settings if needed.
Step 9. Click Scan.
How do I Send a Fax Using AirPrint (macOS) on my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
AirPrint supports only monochrome fax documents. Make sure your machine is in the printer list on your Mac computer.
Step 1. Make sure your machine is turned on.
Step 2. On your Mac computer, open the file that you want to send as a fax.
Step 3. Click the File menu, and then select Print.
Step 4. Click the Printer pop-up menu, and then select your model with – Fax in the name.
Step 5. Type the fax recipient information.
Step 6. Click Fax.
How do I check the remaining life of supplies on my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
Step 1. Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [Machine Info.] > [Parts Life].
Step 2. The LCD displays the approximate remaining drum life.
Step 3. Press the Home button.
To display the approximate remaining life of toner cartridge, press the Toner icon on the LCD, and then press [Toner Life].
How do I Update the Firmware on my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
You can update the firmware directly from your BROTHER MCF-L2922DW by following these steps:
Step 1. Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [Machine Info.].
Step 2. Press [Firmware Update].
Step 3. Press the Home button.
How do I Reset my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW to factory settings?
Step 1. Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [Initial Setup] > [Reset].
Step 2. Press the scroll button to display the type of reset functions, and then press the reset function you want to use. The LCD displays [Machine will reboot after resetting. Press [OK] for 2 seconds to confirm.].
Step 3. Press OK for two seconds to reboot the machine. The machine will begin the reset.
You can also press Cancel. The machine will exit without rebooting.
What types of Reset Functions are available on the BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
The following reset functions are available:
1. Machine Reset
This function resets all the machine’s settings that you have changed, such as Date and Time and Ring Delay. The Address Book, fax reports, and Call history will remain.
2. Network Settings Reset
Reset the print server to its default factory settings (including all IP Address information except the administrator password).
3. Address Book and Fax Settings Reset
This function resets the following settings: Address Book (Addresses and Groups), Programmed fax jobs in the memory, Station ID (name and number), Coverpage Message, Remote Fax Options (Remote Access Code, Fax Storage, Fax Forwarding, and PC-Fax Receive (Windows only)), Report (Transmission Verification Report/ Tel Index List/Fax Journal), Setting Lock password.
4. All Settings Reset
You can reset all the machine’s settings back to the settings that were set at the factory. All Settings Reset takes less time than Factory Reset.
5. Factory Reset
Use the Settings Reset function to reset all of the machine’s settings to the settings originally set at the factory. Factory Reset takes more time than All Settings Reset. We strongly recommend you perform this operation when you dispose of the machine.
What are the General Specifications for the BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
| Printer Type | Laser |
| Print Method | Electrophotographic Laser Printer |
| Memory Capacity | 256 MB |
| Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) | 3.5 in. (87.6 mm) TFT Colour touchscreen LCD |
| Power Source | 220 V to 240 V AC 50/60 Hz |
| Power Consumption (Average) | Peak: Approximately 870 W |
| Printing (Quiet Mode): Approximately 220 W at 25°C | |
| Copying: Approximately 495 W at 25°C | |
| Copying (Quiet Mode): Approximately 220 W at 25°C | |
| Ready: Same as Sleep mode. | |
| Sleep: Approximately 3.3 W | |
| Noise Level | Sound Pressure Printing: LpAm = 49 dB (A) |
| Sound Pressure Printing (Quiet Mode): LpAm = 44 dB (A) | |
| Sound Pressure Ready: LpAm = 30 dB(A) | |
| Sound Power Printing: LWAc = 6.78 B (A) | |
| Sound Power Printing (Quiet Mode): LWAc = 6.12 B (A) | |
| Sound Power Ready: LWAc = Inaudible | |
| Temperature | Operating: From 10°C to 32.5°C |
| Storage: From 0°C to 40°C | |
| Humidity | Operating: 20% to 80% (without condensation) |
| Storage: 35% to 85% (without condensation) | |
| Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) | Up to 50 sheets |
What are the Document Size Specifications for the ADF and Scanner Glass on the BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
| Document Size | ADF Width | 105 mm to 215.9 mm |
| ADF Length | 147.3 mm to 355.6 mm | |
| Scanner Glass Width | Maximum 215.9 mm | |
| Scanner Glass Length | Maximum 300 mm |
What are the Print Media Specifications for the BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
| Paper Input | Paper Tray (Standard) | Paper Type | Plain Paper, Thin Paper, Recycled Paper, Thick Paper |
| Paper Size | A4, Letter, B5 (JIS), B5 (ISO), A5, A5 (Long Edge), B6 (JIS), A6, Executive, 16K (195×270 mm), A4 Short (270mm Paper) | ||
| Paper Weight | 60 to 163 g/m² | ||
| Maximum Paper Capacity | Up to 250 sheets of 80 g/m² Plain Paper | ||
| Manual Feed Slot | Paper Type | Plain Paper, Thin Paper, Thick Paper, Thicker Paper, Recycled Paper, Bond, Label, Envelope, Env.Thin, Env.Thick | |
| Paper Size | Width: 76.2 to 215.9 mm. Length: 127 to 355.6 mm. Envelope: COM-10, DL, C5, Monarch | ||
| Paper Weight | 60 to 230 g/m² | ||
| Maximum Paper Capacity | One sheet at a time | ||
| Paper Output | Face Down Output Tray | Up to 120 Sheets (face down delivery to the face down output paper tray) | |
| Face Up Output Tray | One sheet (face up delivery to the face up output tray) | ||
| 2-sided | Automatic 2-sided Printing | Paper Type | Plain Paper, Thin Paper, Recycled Paper |
| Paper Size | A4 | ||
| Paper Weight | 60 to 105 g/m² |
What are the Fax Specifications for the BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
| Compatibility | ITU-T Super Group 3 |
| Coding System | MH / MR / MMR / JBIG |
| Modem Speed | 33,600 bps (with Automatic Fallback) |
| 2-sided Print Receiving | Yes |
| Automatic 2-sided Sending | Yes (from the ADF) |
| Scanning Width | Maximum 208 mm |
| Printing Width | Maximum 207.4 mm |
| Greyscale | 8 bit / 256 levels |
| Resolution Horizontal | 203 dpi |
| Resolution Vertical | Standard: 98 dpi, Fine: 196 dpi, Super fine: 392 dpi, Photo: 196 dpi |
| Address Book | 200 Locations |
| Broadcasting | 250 Locations |
| Automatic Redial | 3 times at 5-minute intervals |
| Memory Transmission | Up to 500 pages |
| Out of Paper Reception | Up to 500 pages |
What are the Copy Specifications for the BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
| Copy Width | Maximum 210 mm |
| Automatic 2-sided Copy | Yes (from the ADF) |
| Sort Copy | Yes |
| Stack Copy | Up to 99 pages |
| Resolution | Maximum 600 x 600 dpi |
| First Copy Out Time | Less than 8.5 seconds at 23°C |
What are the Scanner Specifications for the BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
| Colour / Black | Yes / Yes |
| TWAIN Compliant | Yes (Windows 10 / Windows 11) |
| WIA Compliant | Yes (Windows 10 / Windows 11) |
| AirPrint Compliant | Yes (macOS v11, v12, v13) |
| Colour Depth | 30 bit colour Processing (Input) |
| 24 bit colour Processing (Output) | |
| Grey Scale | 10 bit colour Processing (Input) |
| 8 bit colour Processing (Output) | |
| Resolution | Up to 19200 x 19200 dpi (interpolated) |
| Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi (from Scanner Glass) | |
| Up to 600 x 600 dpi (from the ADF) | |
| Scanning Width | Maximum 210 mm |
| Automatic 2-sided Scanning | Yes (from the ADF) |
What are the Printer Specifications for the BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
| Automatic 2-sided Print | Yes |
| Emulation | PCL6, BR-Script3, PDF Version 1.7 |
| Resolution | Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Print Speed (1-sided Print) | Up to 34 pages/minute (A4 size) |
| Up to 36 pages/minute (Letter size) | |
| Print Speed (2-sided Print) | Up to 16 pages/minute (Up to 8 sheets/minute) (A4 size) |
| Up to 17 pages/minute (Up to 8.5 sheets/minute) (Letter size) | |
| First Print Time | Less than 8.5 seconds at 23°C |
What are the Interface Specifications for the BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
| USB | Hi-Speed USB 2.0. Use a USB 2.0 interface cable that is no more than 2 metres long. |
| LAN | 10Base-T/100Base-TX |
| Wireless LAN | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n (Infrastructure Mode) |
| IEEE 802.11a/g/n (Wi-Fi Direct®) | |
| NFC | Yes |
What Supported Protocols (IPv4 and IPv6) and Network Security features are available on the BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
Protocols (IPv4)
ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, APIPA(Auto IP), WINS/NetBIOS name resolution, DNS Resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port9100, POP3, SMTP Client, IPP/IPPS, FTP Client and Server, CIFS Client, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, HTTP/HTTPS server, TFTP client and server, ICMP, Web Services (Print/Scan), Syslog, SNTP Client, IMAP4, LDAP/LDAPS
Protocols (IPv6)
NDP, RA, DNS resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port9100, IPP/IPPS, POP3, SMTP Client, FTP Client and Server, CIFS Client, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, HTTP/HTTPS server, TFTP client and server, ICMPv6, Web Services (Print/Scan), Syslog, SNTP Client, IMAP4, LDAP/LDAPS
Network Security (Wired)
APOP*, SMTP-AUTH, SSL/TLS (SMTP, HTTP, IPP, POP3*, IMAP4*, FTP), SNMP v3, 802.1x (EAP-MD5, EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS), OAuth(SMTP, POP3, IMAP4), Kerberos, IPsec
Network Security (Wireless)
APOP*, SMTP-AUTH, SSL/TLS (SMTP, HTTP, IPP, POP3*, IMAP4*, FTP), SNMP v3, 802.1x ( EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS), OAuth(SMTP, POP3, IMAP4), Kerberos, IPsec
*When Internet FAX is downloaded.
What are the Wireless Network Security Specifications for the BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
Wireless Network Security
WEP 64/128 bit, WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES), WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES), WPA3-SAE (AES) (Wi-Fi Direct supports WPA2-PSK (AES) only)
Wireless Certification
Wi-Fi Certification Mark License (WPA3™ – Enterprise, Personal), Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS) Identifier Mark License, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Wi-Fi Direct
How do I access the machine settings in the Touchscreen LCD models (2.7″ and 3.5″) for the BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
Settings tables are available for managing the machine’s configuration. The entries relevant to the BROTHER MCF-L2922DW include the following:
[Settings] Level 1 Menu
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Descriptions |
| (Date & Time) | – | Access the Date and Time setting menus. |
| Toner | Toner Life | View the approximate remaining toner life. |
| Test Print | Print a test page. | |
| Toner Cartridge Check | View the installed toner cartridge information on the LCD, for example, if the toner cartridge is genuine. | |
| Network | Wired LAN | Access the Wired LAN setting menus. |
| WLAN(Wi-Fi) (For wireless models) | Access the WLAN setting menus. | |
| Fax Preview | – | View received faxes on the LCD. |
| Tray Setting | – | Access the tray setting menus. |
| Eco Mode | – | Access the Eco Mode setting menu. |
| All Settings | – | Configure the detailed settings. |
[All Settings] > [General Setup] Level 3 Menu
| Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 | Descriptions |
| Tray Setting | Paper Type | – | Set the type of paper in the paper tray. |
| Paper Size | – | Set the paper size in the paper tray. | |
| Print Position | X Offset | Move the print start position horizontally from -500 (left) to +500 (right) dots in 300 dpi. | |
| Y Offset | Move the print start position vertically from -500 (up) to +500 (down) dots in 300 dpi. | ||
| Check Paper | – | Select whether to display a message telling you to check that the size and type of the paper in the machine and the machine’s Paper Size and Paper Type settings match. | |
| Volume | Ring | – | Adjust the ring volume. |
| Beep | – | Adjust the beeper volume. | |
| Speaker | – | Adjust the speaker volume. | |
| LCD Settings | Backlight | – | Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight. |
| Dim Timer | – | Set how long the LCD backlight stays on after returning to the Home screen. | |
| Screen Settings | Home Screen | – | Set the Main Home screen. |
| Scan Screen | – | Set the default Scan screen settings. | |
| Display Information | IP Address | Select whether or not to display your machine’s IP Address on the Home screens. | |
| Ecology | Eco Mode | – | Turn several machine settings on at the same time: Quiet Mode: On, Toner Save: On, etc. |
| Toner Save | – | Increase the page yield of the toner cartridge. | |
| Sleep Time (available for certain models) | – | Set the number of minutes before the machine enters Sleep mode. | |
| Quiet Mode | – | Decrease printing noise. | |
| Auto Power Off | – | Set the number of minutes or hours before the machine enters Power Off mode. | |
| Setting Lock | – | – | Restrict unauthorised users from changing the machine’s settings. |
| Replace Toner | – | – | Set the machine to continue printing after the LCD displays Replace Toner. |
[All Settings] > [Fax] Menu
| Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 | Level 6 | Descriptions |
| Setup Receive | Ring Delay | – | – | Set the number of rings before the machine answers in Fax or Fax/Tel mode. |
| Receive Mode | – | – | Select the receive mode that best suits your needs. | |
| F/T Ring Time | – | – | Set the length of the pseudo/double-ring time in Fax/Tel mode. | |
| Fax Preview | – | – | View received faxes on the LCD. | |
| Fax Detect | – | – | Receive fax messages automatically when you answer a call and hear fax tones. | |
| Remote Codes | Remote Codes | – | Answer calls at an extension or external telephone and use codes to turn the Remote Codes on or off. You can personalise the codes. | |
| Act.Code | – | |||
| Deact.Code | – | |||
| Auto Reduction | – | – | Reduce the size of incoming faxes. | |
| PC Fax Receive | – | – | Set the machine to send faxes to your computer. You can turn on the Backup Print safety feature. | |
| Memory Receive | Off | – | ||
| Fax Forward | – | Set the machine to forward fax messages or to store incoming faxes in the memory. If you select Fax Forward or Fax Storage, you can turn on the Backup Print safety feature. | ||
| Fax Storage | – | |||
| Forward to Cloud | – | Forward incoming faxes to the online service. | ||
| Forward to Network (available for certain models) | – | Forward incoming faxes to a network destination. | ||
| Fax Rx Stamp | – | – | Print the received time and date on the top of incoming faxes. | |
| 2-sided | – | – | Print incoming faxes on both sides of the paper. |
What Fax features can I configure under Setup Send on my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
The following Fax Send settings are available under [All Settings] > [Fax] > [Setup Send]:
| Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 | Descriptions |
| Setup Send | Fax Resolution | – | Set the default resolution for outgoing faxes. |
| Contrast | – | Change the lightness or darkness of faxes you send. | |
| 2-sided Fax (For automatic 2-sided scanning models) | – | Set the 2-sided scanning format. | |
| Glass Scan Size | – | Adjust the scan area of the scanner glass to the size of the document. | |
| Broadcasting | – | Send the same fax message to more than one fax number at the same time. | |
| Delayed Fax | – | Set the time of day the delayed faxes will be sent. | |
| Real Time TX | – | Send a fax immediately without waiting for the machine to retrieve the scan from its memory. | |
| Coverpage Setup | – | Set the machine to automatically send a pre-programmed cover page. | |
| Overseas Mode | – | Set to On if you have difficulty sending faxes overseas. |
How do I access the Network settings for my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
The following Network settings are available under [All Settings] > [Network]:
| Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 | Level 6 | Descriptions |
| Wired LAN | 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. (up to 32 characters) | ||
| WINS Configuration | – | Select the WINS configuration mode. | ||
| WINS Server | Primary | Specify the IP address of the primary WINS server. | ||
| Secondary | Specify the IP address of the secondary WINS server. | |||
| DNS Server | Primary | Specify the IP address of the primary DNS server. | ||
| Secondary | Specify the IP address of the 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. | ||
| Ethernet | – | – | Select the Ethernet link mode. | |
| Wired Status | – | – | View the current wired status. | |
| MAC Address | – | – | View the machine’s MAC address. | |
| Set to Default | – | – | Restore the wired network settings to the factory settings. | |
| Wired Enable | – | – | Turn the Wired LAN interface on or off manually. | |
| WLAN (Wi-Fi) | Find Wi-Fi Network | – | – | Configure your wireless network settings manually. |
| 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. (up to 32 characters) | ||
| WINS Configuration | – | Select the WINS configuration mode. | ||
| WINS Server | Primary | Specify the IP address of the primary WINS server. | ||
| Secondary | Specify the IP address of the secondary WINS server. | |||
| DNS Server | Primary | Specify the IP address of the primary DNS server. | ||
| Secondary | Specify the IP address of the 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. | ||
| WPS/Push Button | – | – | Configure your wireless network settings using the one-button push method. | |
| WPS/PIN Code | – | – | Configure your wireless network settings using WPS with a PIN. | |
| Recover WLAN | – | – | Reset and restart your wireless network. | |
| 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. | |
| Set to Default | – | – | Restore the wireless network settings to the factory settings. | |
| WLAN Enable | – | – | Turn the WLAN on or off manually. | |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Manual | – | – | Configure your Wi-Fi Direct network settings manually. |
| Group Owner | – | – | Set your machine as the Group Owner. | |
| Push Button | – | – | Configure your Wi-Fi Direct network settings using the one-button push method. | |
| PIN Code | – | – | Configure your Wi-Fi Direct network settings using WPS with a PIN code. | |
| 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. | ||
| Channel | – | View the current Wi-Fi Direct network channel. | ||
| Speed | – | View the current Wi-Fi Direct network speed. | ||
| I/F Enable | – | – | Turn the Wi-Fi Direct connection on or off. | |
| NFC (available for certain models) | – | – | – | Turn the NFC function on or off. |
| E-mail/IFAX (available for certain models) | Mail Address | – | – | Enter the email address. (Up to 255 characters) |
| Setup Server | SMTP | Server | Enter the SMTP server name and address. | |
| Port | Enter the SMTP port number. | |||
| Auth. for SMTP | Select the Security method for email notification. | |||
| SSL/TLS | Send or receive an email via an email server that requires secure SSL/TLS communication. | |||
| Verify Cert. | Verify the SMTP Server Certificate automatically. | |||
| POP3/IMAP4 | Protocol | Select the protocol for receiving an email from the server. | ||
| Server | Enter the server name and address. | |||
| Port | Enter the port number. | |||
| Mailbox Name | Enter the mailbox name. (Up to 255 characters) | |||
| Mailbox Password | Enter the password to log into the server. (Up to 128 characters) | |||
| Select Folder | Select the specified folder in the mailbox using the IMAP4 protocol. | |||
| SSL/TLS | Send or receive an email via an email server that requires secure SSL/TLS communication. | |||
| Verify Cert. | Verify the Server Certificate automatically. | |||
| Auth. Select | Select the Security method for email notification. | |||
| Setup Mail RX | Auto Polling | Auto Polling | Automatically check the server for new messages. | |
| Poll Frequency | Set the interval for checking new messages on the server. | |||
| Header | – | Select the contents of the email header to be printed. | ||
| Del/Read Error Mail | – | The POP3 server deletes error emails automatically. The IMAP4 server deletes error emails automatically after you read them. | ||
| Notification | – | Receive notification messages. | ||
| Setup Mail TX | Sender Subject | – | View the subject. | |
| Size Limit | Size Limit | Limit the size of email documents. | ||
| Maximum Size (MB) | ||||
| Notification | – | Send notification messages. | ||
| Setup Relay | Rly Broadcast | – | Relay a document to another fax machine. | |
| Relay Domain | Relay ## | Register the Domain name. | ||
| Relay Report | – | Print the relay Broadcast Report. | ||
| Report Setting | E-mail XMIT Report | XMIT Report | Select the initial setup for the Transmission Verification Report. | |
| IFAX XMIT Report | XMIT Report | |||
| Manual Receive | – | – | Manually check the POP3 or IMAP4 server for new messages. | |
| Web Connect Settings | Proxy Settings | Proxy Connection | – | Change the Web connection settings. |
| Address | – | |||
| Port | – | |||
| Web Based Mgmt | – | – | Enable or disable Web Based Management. If you enable this function, make sure you specify the connection method to use Web Based Management. | |
| Global Detect | Allow Detect | – | – | Enable or disable Global Detect, a function that detects and notifies the user when the user unintentionally connects to a global network. |
| Reject Access | – | – | Disable connections to the global network. | |
| Network Reset | – | – | – | Restore all network settings back to the factory settings. |
How do I access the Print Reports available on my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
The following reports are available under [All Settings] > [Print Reports]:
| Level 3 | Level 4 | Descriptions |
| XMIT Verify | View on LCD | Display a Transmission Verification Report of your last transmission. |
| Print Report | Print a Transmission Verification Report of your last transmission. | |
| User Settings | – | Print a list of your User settings. |
| Printer Settings | – | Print a list of your Printer settings. |
| Network Configuration | – | Print a list of your Network settings. |
| Print File List (available for certain models) | – | Print a list of data saved in the machine’s memory. |
| Drum Dot Print | – | Print the Drum Dot Check Sheet. |
| WLAN Report (For models with wireless network functionality) | – | Print the wireless LAN connection results. |
| Caller ID History | – | Print a list of the Caller ID History. |
| Fax Journal | – | Print a list of information about your last 200 incoming and outgoing faxes. (TX means Transmit. RX means Receive.) |
How do I check the Machine Information on my BROTHER MCF-L2922DW?
The following information is available under [All Settings] > [Machine Info.]:
| Level 3 | Level 4 | Descriptions |
| Serial No. | – | Check your machine’s serial number. |
| Firmware Version | Main Version | Check your machine’s firmware version. |
| Sub1 Version | ||
| Security Version | ||
| Firmware Update | – | Update your machine to the latest firmware. |
| Firmware Auto Check | – | View firmware information on the Home screen. |
| Page Counter | Total | Check the total number of pages the machine has printed. |
| Copy | ||
| Other | ||
| Parts Life | Drum | Check the percentage of the supplies’ life that remains available. |
How to use the PDF below:
* Touchscreen: Swipe up/down with-in the PDF to scroll and pinch or spread with two fingers to zoom.
* Mouse: While your mouse is hovering over the PDF, use the mouse wheel to scroll and click on the – / + buttons at the bottom of the PDF to zoom.
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