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Brother MFC-J615W Quick Setup Manual

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Quick Setup Guide
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Before you can use the machine, please read this Quick Setup Guide for the correct setup and installation.
WARNING
CAUTION
1
Unpack the machine and check the components
Basic User's Guide
Safety and Legal
WARNING
Plastic bags are used in the packaging of your machine. To avoid danger of suffocation, please keep
these bags away from babies and children.
a
Remove the protective tape and film covering the machine,
and also from the LCD.
b
Remove the green protective part a by lifting the front of the machine and then
pulling down on the packing part.
c
Remove the plastic bag b containing the ink cartridges from on top of the paper
tray.
d
Make sure you have all components.
Note
• The components included in the box may differ depending on your country.
• Save all packing materials and the box in case for any reason you must ship your machine.
• You need to purchase the correct interface cable for the interface you want to use (for USB or network
connection).
USB cable
Please make sure you use a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no more than 6 feet (2 meters) long (cable not
included).
Network cable
Use a straight-through Category5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet
Network.
Warnings tell you what to do to prevent possible personal injury.
Cautions specify procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent possible minor injuries.
2
Starter Ink
Cartridges
[x4]
Accessory Order
booklet
Form
Black
Yellow
Cyan
Magenta
Documentation CD-ROM
Product Registration
Sheet (USA only)
MFC-J615W
MFC-J630W
Quick Setup Guide
Installation CD-ROM
Telephone Line Cord
1
USA/CAN Version 0
1

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  • Page 1 Use a straight-through Category5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Network. Black Yellow Cyan Magenta Starter Ink Cartridges [x4] Accessory Order Product Registration Form Sheet (USA only) MFC-J615W MFC-J630W Quick Setup Guide Installation CD-ROM Documentation CD-ROM Telephone Line Cord USA/CAN Version 0...
  • Page 2 Load plain Letter/A4 paper Pull the paper tray a completely out of the machine. Lift the output paper tray cover a. With both hands, gently press and slide the paper side guides a and then the paper length guide b to fit the paper size. Make sure that the triangular marks c on the paper side guides a and paper length guide b line up with the mark for the paper size you are...
  • Page 3 Note When you use Legal size paper, press and hold the universal guide release button a as you slide out the front of the paper tray. Gently adjust the paper side guides to the paper with both hands. Make sure that the paper side guides touch the edges of the paper.
  • Page 4 Connect the power cord and telephone line IMPORTANT DO NOT connect the USB cable yet (if you are using a USB cable). Connect the power cord. Connect the telephone line cord. Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the jack on the machine marked LINE and the other end to a modular wall jack.

  • Page 5: Install Ink Cartridges

    Install the ink cartridges CAUTION If ink gets in your eyes, wash them out with water at once, and if irritation occurs consult a doctor. Make sure that the power is turned on. The LCD shows No Ink Cartridge. Open the ink cartridge cover a. Remove the green protective part a.
  • Page 6 • DO NOT dismantle or tamper with the ink cartridge, this can cause the ink to leak out of the cartridge. • Brother strongly recommends that you do not refill the ink cartridges provided with your machine. We also strongly recommend that you continue to use only Genuine Brother Brand replacement ink cartridges.

  • Page 7: Check The Print Quality

    Check the print quality When the preparation process has finished, the LCD shows Set Paper and Press Start. Press Color Start. Check the quality of the four color blocks a on the sheet. (black/yellow/cyan/magenta) If all lines are clear and visible, press 1 (Yes) on the dial pad to finish the quality check and go to step 6.

  • Page 8: Choose The Correct Receive Mode

    Will you be using Voicemail on the same telephone line as your Brother machine? If you have Voice Mail on the same telephone line as your Brother machine, there is a strong possibility that Voice Mail and the Brother machine will conflict with each other when receiving incoming calls. See Voice Mail in chapter 6 in the Basic User’s Guide for instructions on setting up your machine using this service.

  • Page 9: Set The Date And Time

    Set the date and time The machine displays the date and time, and if you set up the station ID the date and time will be added to each fax you send. Press Menu. Press a or b to choose Initial Setup. Press OK.

  • Page 10: Set Your Station Id

    Your Brother machine is equipped with a Transmission Verification Report that can be used as confirmation that you sent a fax. This report lists the...

  • Page 11: Set Tone Or Pulse Dialing Mode (Canada Only)

    Press d or c to choose On (or Off). Press OK. Press Stop/Exit. Send in the Product Registration Sheet (USA only) You can also register your product online using the On-Line Registration link from the installation CD-ROM or visit http://www.brother.com/registration/ Fill out the Product Registration Sheet.
  • Page 12 Put the sheet face down in the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) or face down on the scanner glass. Make sure (FAX) is illuminated in Blue. Enter the toll-free fax number: 1-877-268-9575. Press Black Start. Note You will receive a confirmation fax of your Product Registration.
  • Page 13 Choose your connection type Note ® For Windows Server 2003/2003 x64 Edition/2003 R2/2003 R2 x64 Edition/2008/2008 R2, see the Network User’s Guide on the documentation CD-ROM. For USB interface cable ® Windows , go to page 14 Macintosh, go to page 17 For Wired Network ®...

  • Page 14: For Usb Interface Users

    CD-ROM drive. If the model name screen appears, choose your machine. If the language screen appears, choose your language. Note If the Brother screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer (Computer), double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then double-click start.exe.

  • Page 15: Connect The Usb Cable

    Choose Local Connection, and then click Next. The installation continues. When this screen appears, go to the next step. Connect the USB cable Using both hands, use the plastic tabs on both sides of the machine to lift the scanner cover until it locks securely into the open position.
  • Page 16 The XML Paper Specification Printer Driver is the most suitable driver when printing from applications that use the XML Paper Specification documents. Please download the latest driver by accessing the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/ Windows Finish and restart The installation is now complete.

  • Page 17: Before Install

    Administrator rights. IMPORTANT • For the latest drivers and information on the Mac OS X you are using, visit http://solutions.brother.com/ • For Mac OS X 10.4.0 to 10.4.10 users, upgrade to Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.6.x. Connect the USB cable IMPORTANT •...
  • Page 18 Next. Follow the on-screen instructions. Please wait, it will take a few seconds for the software to install. After the installation, the Brother software will search for the Brother device. Choose the machine from the list, and then click OK.

  • Page 19: Wired Network

    Make sure that your computer is ON and you are logged on with Administrator rights. IMPORTANT • For the latest drivers and information, visit http://solutions.brother.com/ • If there are any programs running, close them. • The screens may differ depending on your operating system.
  • Page 20 CD-ROM drive. If the model name screen appears, choose your machine. If the language screen appears, choose your language. Note If the Brother screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer (Computer), double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then double-click start.exe.
  • Page 21 Confirm your settings by following the on-screen instructions. Windows The installation of the Brother drivers will automatically start. The installation screens appear one after another. IMPORTANT DO NOT cancel any of the screens during the installation.
  • Page 22 PaperPort™11SE on up to 2 PCs on the network. If you want to use more than 2 PCs with ScanSoft™ PaperPort™11SE installed, please purchase the Brother NL-5 pack which is a multiple PC license agreement pack for up to 5 additional users. To purchase the NL-5 pack, contact your authorized Brother dealer or contact Brother customer service.
  • Page 23 IMPORTANT • For the latest drivers and information on the Mac OS X you are using, visit http://solutions.brother.com/ • For Mac OS X 10.4.0 to 10.4.10 users, upgrade to Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.6.x. • If you have previously set up your machine...
  • Page 24 Double-click the Start Here OSX icon to install. Choose Wired Network Connection, and then click Next. Follow the on-screen instructions. Please wait, it will take a few seconds for the software to install. After the installation, the Brother software will search for the Brother device. Macintosh...
  • Page 25 Macintosh Download and install Presto! PageManager When Presto! PageManager is installed OCR capability is added to Brother ControlCenter2. You can easily scan, share and organize photos and documents using Presto! PageManager. Click the Presto! PageManager icon to go to the Presto! PageManager download site, and follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 26: For Wireless Network Users

    Ethernet for a faster data transfer or USB for the fastest throughput speed. Although the Brother MFC-J615W and MFC-J630W can be used in both a wired and wireless network, only one of the connection methods can be used at a time.
  • Page 27 For Wireless Network Users Confirm your network environment (Infrastructure Mode) The following instructions will offer two methods for installing your Brother machine in a wireless network environment. If your wireless access point/router does not support Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or AOSS™, write down the wireless network settings of your wireless access point/router in the area below.

  • Page 28: Connecting The Brother Machine To The Wireless Network

    For Wireless Network Users Connecting the Brother machine to the wireless network IMPORTANT You must have the wireless settings you wrote down for your network in step 17 on page 27 before you proceed. Configure the wireless settings (typical Wireless...
  • Page 29 Confirm your wireless access point/router has the Wi-Fi Protected Setup or AOSS™ symbol as shown below. Place the Brother machine within range of your Wi-Fi Protected Setup or AOSS™ access point/router. The range may differ depending on your environment. Refer to the instructions provided with your access point/router.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    For Wireless Network Users Troubleshooting IMPORTANT Please do not contact Brother Customer Service for assistance without the wireless security information. We cannot assist you in locating your network security settings. How can I find the wireless security information (SSID and Network Key) 1) You should see the documentation provided with your wireless access point/router.
  • Page 31 The security information (SSID/Network Key) is incorrect. Reconfirm the SSID and security information (Network Key). If your router uses WEP encryption, enter the key used as the first WEP key. Your Brother TS-05 machine supports the use of the first WEP key only.

  • Page 32: Wireless Network

    CD-ROM drive. If the model name screen appears, choose your machine. If the language screen appears, choose your language. Note If the Brother screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer (Computer), double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then double-click start.exe.
  • Page 33 Wireless Network Choose Wireless Network Connection, and then click Next. When this screen appears, choose Change the Firewall port settings to enable network connection and continue with the installation. (Recommended) and click Next. ® (Not for Windows 2000 users) If you are using a firewall other than Windows ®...
  • Page 34 Wireless Network The installation of the Brother drivers will automatically start. The installation screens appear one after another. IMPORTANT DO NOT cancel any of the screens during the installation. It may take a few seconds for all screens to appear.
  • Page 35 PaperPort™11SE on up to 2 PCs on the network. If you want to use more than 2 PCs with ScanSoft™ PaperPort™11SE installed, please purchase the Brother NL-5 pack which is a multiple PC license agreement pack for up to 5 additional users. To purchase the NL-5 pack, contact your authorized Brother dealer or contact Brother customer service.
  • Page 36 Macintosh Choose Wireless Network Connection, and then click Next. The Brother software will search for the Brother device in your wireless network. If the machine is configured for your network, choose the device you want to install, and then click Next.
  • Page 37 Macintosh Download and install Presto! PageManager When Presto! PageManager is installed OCR capability is added to Brother ControlCenter2. You can easily scan, share and organize photos and documents using Presto! PageManager. Click the Presto! PageManager icon to go to the Presto! PageManager download site, and follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 38: Install Optional Applications

    Install Optional Applications Install FaceFilter Studio/BookScan & Whiteboard Suite supported by Reallusion, FaceFilter Studio is an easy-to-use borderless photo printing application. FaceFilter Studio also lets you edit your photo data and add photo effects such as red eye reduction or skin tone enhancement. The BookScan Enhancer software can correct your scanned book images automatically.

  • Page 39: For Network Users

    For Network Users Restore the network settings to factory default To restore all network settings of the internal Print/Scan server to factory default, please follow the steps below. Make sure the machine is not operating, then disconnect all the cables from the machine (except the power cord).

  • Page 40: Replacement Consumables

    The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice. Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications and materials contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to the publication.

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