BROTHER MFC-L2710DW (04) PDF Document

The control panel on your BROTHER MFC-L2710DW may vary slightly but generally includes the following functions:

1. One Touch Buttons:

Store and recall up to eight fax and telephone numbers. To access numbers 1-4, press the assigned button. To access numbers 5-8, press and hold Shift while pressing the button.

2. Function Buttons:

Redial/Pause: Dials the last number called or inserts a pause when programming numbers.

Hook: Press before dialing to ensure a fax machine answers, then press Start.

WiFi: Launches the wireless installer on your computer to set up a wireless connection.

Resolution: Changes the fax resolution.

2 in 1 (ID) Copy: Copies both sides of an ID card onto a single page.

2-sided: Copies on both sides of a sheet of paper.

Options: Accesses temporary settings for faxing, scanning, or copying.

3. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD):

Displays messages to help you set up and use the machine.

4. Mode Buttons:

FAX: Switches the machine to Fax Mode.

SCAN: Switches the machine to Scan Mode.

COPY: Switches the machine to Copy Mode.

5. Menu Buttons:

Clear: Deletes entered data or cancels the current setting.

Menu: Accesses the Menu for programming your machine settings.

OK: Stores your machine settings.

Directional Arrows (◀ or ▶, ▲ or ▼): Scroll through menu selections and options.

6. Dial Pad:

Used to dial fax and telephone numbers and to enter text or characters.

7. Power On/Off:

Turns the machine on or off.

8. Stop/Exit:

Stops an operation or exits from a menu.

9. Start:

Starts sending faxes, copying, or scanning documents.

Follow these steps to load paper into the paper tray:

1. Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine.

2. Press and slide the paper guides to fit the size of the paper you are using. Press the green release levers to slide the paper guides.

3. Fan the stack of paper well to prevent jams.

4. Load paper in the paper tray with the printing surface face down.

5. Make sure the paper is below the maximum paper mark (▼▼▼). Overfilling the paper tray can cause paper jams.

6. Slowly push the paper tray completely into the machine.

7. Lift the support flap to prevent paper from sliding off the output tray.

To print a single sheet of special paper, use the manual feed slot.

For Plain, Thin, Recycled, and Bond Paper:

1. Lift the support flap to prevent paper from sliding off the face down output tray.

2. Open the manual feed slot cover.

3. Use both hands to slide the manual feed slot paper guides to fit the width of the paper.

4. Using both hands, put one sheet of paper in the manual feed slot with the printing side facing up, until the front edge touches the paper feed roller. Let go when you feel the machine pull it in.

5. Send your print job to the machine from your computer.

6. After the page prints, load the next sheet if printing multiple pages.

For Thick Paper, Labels, and Envelopes:

1. Open the machine’s back cover (the face-up output tray).

2. For envelopes, pull down the two green levers, one on the left and one on the right.

3. On the front of the machine, open the manual feed slot cover and slide the guides to fit the paper width.

4. Using both hands, put one sheet of paper or one envelope in the manual feed slot with the printing surface facing up, until it touches the paper feed roller. Let go when you feel the machine pull it in.

5. Send your print job to the machine.

6. After the printed page comes out from the back of the machine, load the next sheet.

7. When finished, close the back cover. If you printed envelopes, return the two green levers to their original positions.

When you change the size and type of paper loaded in the tray, you must also update the settings on the machine:

1. Press Menu.

2. Press ▲ or ▼ to display the [General Setup] option, and then press OK.

3. Press ▲ or ▼ to display the [Tray Setting] option, and then press OK.

4. Press ▲ or ▼ to display the [Paper Type] option, and then press OK.

5. Press ▲ or ▼ to display the paper type ([Thin Paper], [Plain Paper], [Thick Paper], or [Recycled Paper]), and then press OK.

6. Press ▲ or ▼ to display the [Paper Size] option, and then press OK.

7. Press ▲ or ▼ to display the paper size ([Letter], [Legal], [Executive], [A5], etc.), and then press OK.

8. Press Stop/Exit.

You can load documents using either the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) or the scanner glass.

Using the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF):

The ADF is ideal for multiple-page documents.

1. Unfold the ADF document output support flap.

2. Fan the pages of your document well.

3. Stagger the pages and load the document face up and top edge first into the ADF.

4. Adjust the paper guides to fit the width of your document.

Important: Do not use paper that is curled, wrinkled, folded, ripped, stapled, or paper-clipped. Do not use cardboard, newspaper, or fabric.

Using the Scanner Glass:

The scanner glass is used for single pages or thick items like books.

1. Ensure the ADF is empty.

2. Lift the document cover.

3. Place the document face down on the scanner glass, aligning the top-left corner of the page with the alignment marks.

4. Close the document cover.

If you are experiencing print quality issues, printing a test page can help diagnose the problem. Follow these steps:

1. Press Menu.

2. Press ▲ or ▼ to display the [Printer] option, and then press OK.

3. Press ▲ or ▼ to display the [Print Options] option, and then press OK.

4. Press the [Test Print] option, and then press OK.

5. Press Start.

The machine will print a Test Print page.

6. Press Stop/Exit.

You can scan photos, graphics, PDF files, or editable text files (OCR) directly to a connected computer from the machine’s control panel.

To Scan Photos and Graphics:

1. Load your document.

2. Press (SCAN).

3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the [Scan to PC] option, and then press OK.

4. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the [Image] option, and then press OK.

5. If connected over a network, select the destination computer and press OK.

6. Press OK. If prompted, enter the PIN for the computer.

7. To use the default scan settings, press Start. To change settings, press Options or Copy/Scan Options, adjust the settings (such as Scan Type, Resolution, File Type), press OK, and then press Start.

The process is similar for scanning to a PDF file ([File] option) or an editable text file ([OCR] option).

Follow these steps to make a simple copy:

1. Make sure you have loaded the correct size paper in the paper tray.

2. Place the document you want to copy either face up in the ADF or face down on the scanner glass.

3. Press (COPY).

4. Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies you want (1-99).

5. Press Start.

To reduce paper use, you can copy onto both sides of the paper.

1. Load your document.

2. Press (COPY) and enter the number of copies.

3. Press 2-sided, or press Options and select [2-sided]. Press OK.

4. Press ▲ or ▼ to display a layout option (for example, Long Edge Flip or Short Edge Flip) and press OK.

5. Select if you are copying from a 1-sided or 2-sided original ([1sided → 2sided] or [2sided → 2sided]) and press OK.

6. Press Start.

7. If you are using the scanner glass, follow the LCD prompts to scan the next page. After all pages are scanned, press ▲ to select [Yes] or ▼ to select [No] to finish.

To send a fax from your machine:

1. Press (FAX) to illuminate the fax button.

2. Load your document either face up in the ADF or face down on the scanner glass.

3. Enter the fax number using one of the following methods:

Dial Pad: Enter the number directly.

One Touch Buttons: Press the button assigned to your contact.

Speed Dial: Press the speed dial button (book icon), press #, and then enter the three-digit speed dial code.

4. Press Start.

The machine will scan the document and send the fax. If using the scanner glass for a multi-page fax, follow the prompts on the LCD to scan each additional page.

You can choose how your machine receives faxes based on what other devices share the same phone line.

1. Press Menu.

2. Press ▲ or ▼ to display [Fax], and then press OK.

3. Press ▲ or ▼ to display [Setup Receive], and then press OK.

4. Press ▲ or ▼ to display [Receive Mode], and then press OK.

5. Press ▲ or ▼ to select one of the following modes, and then press OK:

Fax Only: Answers every call as a fax. Use for a dedicated fax line.

Fax/Tel: Recognizes faxes and voice calls. It will receive faxes automatically and ring for voice calls. Use when sharing the line with a telephone.

External TAD: Allows an external answering machine to manage calls. Use when an answering machine is connected to the EXT. jack.

Manual: Turns off automatic answering. You must answer every call and press Start to receive a fax.

6. Press Stop/Exit.

Here are solutions for some common error messages:

Cover is Open:

The front cover is not completely closed. Open and then firmly close the front cover of the machine.

Document Jam:

The document was not inserted or fed correctly. Remove the jammed paper from the ADF unit and clear any debris.

Jam 2-sided / Jam Inside / Jam Rear / Jam Tray:

Paper is jammed in the location indicated. Carefully follow the instructions in the “Paper Jams” section of the PDF to remove the jammed paper from the specified area (2-sided tray, inside the machine, back of the machine, or paper tray).

No Paper:

The machine is out of paper, or paper is not loaded correctly. Refill the paper tray, ensuring the paper guides are set to the correct size. Do not overfill the tray.

Replace Toner:

The toner cartridge is at the end of its life. The machine will stop printing. Replace the toner cartridge with a new one.

Drum !:

The corona wire on the drum unit needs to be cleaned. Follow the procedure to clean the corona wire.

Replace Drum:

The drum unit is near the end of its life. Replace the drum unit with a new one and reset the drum counter.

1. Make sure the machine is turned on.

2. Open the front cover.

3. Remove the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly from the machine.

4. Push down the green lock lever and take the old toner cartridge out of the drum unit.

5. Unpack the new toner cartridge.

6. Remove the protective cover from the new cartridge.

7. Push the new toner cartridge firmly into the drum unit until you hear it lock into place.

8. Clean the corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the green tab from left to right and back several times. Return the tab to the home position (▲).

9. Install the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly back into the machine.

10. Close the front cover of the machine.

1. Make sure the machine is turned on.

2. Open the front cover.

3. Remove the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly.

4. Push down the green lock lever and take the toner cartridge out of the old drum unit.

5. Unpack the new drum unit.

6. Push the toner cartridge firmly into the new drum unit until you hear it lock into place.

7. Install the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly back into the machine.

8. Close the front cover.

9. After replacing the drum unit, you must reset the drum counter.

It is important to reset the drum counter only when you replace the drum unit.

1. Make sure the machine is turned on.

2. Close the front cover.

3. Hold down OK as you press ▲.

4. Press OK to select [Drum].

5. Press ▲ to reset the drum counter.

To ensure the best scan quality and prevent vertical lines on copies or scans, clean the scanner components regularly.

1. Press and hold the power button to turn off the machine.

2. Lift the document cover.

3. Clean the white plastic surface (2) and scanner glass (3) underneath the cover with a soft, lint-free cloth moistened with water.

4. In the ADF unit, clean the white bar (1) and the scanner glass strip (2) underneath it with a soft, lint-free cloth moistened with water.

5. Close the document cover.

6. Press the power button to turn on the machine.

If you have print quality problems like vertical lines, clean the corona wire.

1. Open the front cover.

2. Remove the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly.

3. Gently slide the green tab on the drum unit from left to right and right to left several times to clean the corona wire inside.

4. Be sure to return the tab to the home position (▲). The arrow on the tab must be aligned with the arrow on the drum unit.

5. Install the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly back into the machine.

6. Close the front cover.