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Reference Guide
Brief explanations for routine operations
MFC-J805DW
MFC-J815DW
Brother recommends keeping this guide next to your Brother machine for quick reference.
Online User's Guide
For more advanced instructions, information, and
product specifications, see the Online User's
Guide at support.brother.com/manuals
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- Page 1 Reference Guide Brief explanations for routine operations MFC-J805DW MFC-J815DW Brother recommends keeping this guide next to your Brother machine for quick reference. Online User's Guide For more advanced instructions, information, and product specifications, see the Online User's Guide at support.brother.com/manuals...
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Page 2: For The Latest Driver Updates
Visit support.brother.com/manuals. For the Latest Driver Updates Go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com to download drivers. To keep your machine’s performance up-to-date, check there for the latest firmware upgrades. -
Page 3: Questions Or Problems? Take A Look At Our Faqs, Solutions, And Videos Online
Questions or Problems? Take a Look at our FAQs, Solutions, and Videos Online. Go to your model's FAQs & Troubleshooting page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com. • Provides several ways to search • Displays related questions for more information... -
Page 4: General Information
General Information Control Panel Overview 1. 1.8" Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Settings Displays messages to help you set up and Press to access the main menu. use the machine. 2. Mode Buttons Press to select a setting. d or c Press to switch the machine to Fax mode. - Page 5 d or c Color Start • Press to move the cursor left or right • Press to start sending faxes in full on the LCD. color. • Press to either confirm or cancel a • Press to start making copies in full procedure which is in progress.
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Page 6: Lcd Overview
LCD Overview 4. Date and Time Displays the date and time set on the The Home screen shows the machine’s status machine. when the machine is idle. When displayed, 5. Faxes in Memory this indicates that your machine is ready for the next command. -
Page 7: Paper Handling
Paper Handling Load Paper Load the paper in the paper tray as follows. Fan the stack of paper well. Tray #1 How to Load Paper Letter/A4 Printing surface: Face down Legal Adjust the paper Executive guides. A5/A6 Photo 2L Index card Envelopes Photo Printing surface: Face down... -
Page 8: Load Documents
Unfold the paper support flap. Change the paper size setting in the machine's menu, if needed. Load Documents Place the document in the ADF or on the scanner glass as shown in the illustrations. Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Scanner Glass Place your document face down in the ADF. -
Page 9: Print From Your Computer
Before attempting any printing operation, confirm the following: Print on Both Sides of the Paper • Make sure you have installed the Brother Automatically software and drivers. • Make sure the USB cable is connected correctly, or that you are connected to the network using your wireless access point/router. -
Page 10: Copy A Document
Copy Copy a Document Other Copy Options You can use various copy features by changing copy settings. Make sure you have loaded the correct size paper in the paper tray. Enlarge or Reduce Copied Images Load your document. Press (COPY). The LCD displays: Press Start Quality... -
Page 11: Before Scanning
If the LCD prompts you to enter a PIN, use the control panel to enter the four- • Make sure you have installed the Brother digit PIN for the computer, and then press software and drivers. • Make sure the USB cable is connected... -
Page 12: Before Faxing
Press Redial/Pause. To improve compatibility with • Outgoing call (Select a number from most VoIP services, Brother the Outgoing Call History.) recommends changing the compatibility setting to Press a or b to select the following: [Basic(for VoIP)]. -
Page 13: Choose The Correct Receive Mode
(Voice Mail, Order]. Press OK. Distinctive Ring and so on) you will be using on the same line as the Brother machine. ii. Select the number you want. Press OK. Will you be using a Distinctive Ring iii. - Page 14 Voice messages are stored on the external TAD and fax messages are printed. Select [External TAD] as your Receive Mode. Will you be using your Brother machine on a dedicated fax line? Your machine automatically answers every call as a fax. Select [Fax Only] as your Receive Mode.
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Page 15: Routine Maintenance
Genuine • If all lines are clear and visible, press Brother Brand replacement ink cartridge for d to select [No]. each problem color. Try cleaning the print head again. If the print has not improved, The Print Quality check finishes. -
Page 16: Check The Print Alignment From Your Brother Machine
Online User's Guide: If You Are Having this: Difficulty with Your Machine. Check the Print Alignment from Your Brother Machine After the print alignment is adjusted correctly, text looks like this: If your printed text becomes blurred or images become faded after transporting the machine, adjust the print alignment. -
Page 17: Check The Ink Volume (Page Gauge)
You can also check the ink volume from pages that can be printed with the your computer. cartridges. Page Gauge is an estimate for informational purposes only and does not display the actual remaining page yield. For actual cartridge yield information, visit support.brother.com/yield. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Use this section to resolve problems you may encounter when using your Brother machine. Identify the Problem Even if there seems to be a problem with your machine, you can correct most problems yourself. First, check the following: • The machine's power cord is connected correctly and the machine's power is on. -
Page 19: Error And Maintenance Messages
See Related Information: Supply Specifications at the end of this section. Cannot Detect Ink Use a new Genuine Brother Ink Cartridge. If the error is not cleared, call Brother Customer Service. Data Remaining Press Stop/Exit. The machine will cancel the job and clear it from the... - Page 20 After cooling the room, allow the machine to cool down to room temperature. Try again when the machine has cooled down. Ink Absorber Full The ink absorber box must be replaced. Call Brother Customer Service or a Brother Authorized Service Center to have your machine serviced.
- Page 21 Error Message Action Jam C Rear Gently remove the jammed paper. For more detailed information, see the Online User's Guide: Printer Jam or Paper Jam. Make sure the paper guides are set to the correct paper size. DO NOT extend the paper tray when you load A5 or smaller size paper.
- Page 22 Error Message Action Out of Memory If a fax-sending or copy operation is in progress: • Press Stop/Exit and wait until the other operations that are in progress finish, and then try again. • Press c to select Partial Print to copy the pages scanned so far.
- Page 23 Error Message Action Unable to Clean A foreign object, such as a paper clip or a piece of ripped paper, is in the machine. Unable to Init. Open the scanner cover and remove any foreign objects and paper scraps from inside the machine. Unable to Print If the error message continues: •...
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Page 24: Enter Text On Your Brother Machine
Appendix Enter Text on Your Brother Machine • The characters that are available may differ depending on your country. When you are setting certain menu selections, such as the Station ID, you may need to enter text into the machine. Most dial pad buttons have three or four letters printed on the buttons. The buttons for 0, # and do not have printed letters because they are used for special characters. -
Page 25: Supply Specifications
This is a one-time process that enables high- quality printing. (MFC-J805DW) Actual yield of initial cartridges will be approximately 75% of replacement LC3033 Series, due to ink system initialization (MFC-J805DW XL) Actual yield of initial cartridges will be approximately... - Page 26 Brother Creative Center is your one-stop resource for free, professionally designed business and home printable projects. Projects include business cards, brochures, posters, greeting cards, invitations, party décor and more! Personalize a variety of projects with photos, logos and custom text or choose from pre- formatted ready to print template designs.
- Page 27 Visit us on the World Wide Web www.brother.com These machines are approved for use in the country of purchase only. Local Brother companies or their dealers will support only machines purchased in their own countries. Made from 100% recycled paper (excludes cover) ...