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Quick Reference Guide
HL-JF1
Read the Product Safety Guide first, then read this Quick Reference Guide for
the correct installation procedure. This guide contains only machine setup and
Fabric Printing functions for HL-JF1. For instructions and information about
Paper Printing and machine maintenance on HL-JF1, see the Online User's
Guide.

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  • Page 1 Read the Product Safety Guide first, then read this Quick Reference Guide for the correct installation procedure. This guide contains only machine setup and Fabric Printing functions for HL-JF1. For instructions and information about Paper Printing and machine maintenance on HL-JF1, see the Online User's Guide.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS About Fabric Printer ..........................2 Read Before Use ............................2 Preparations............................... 4 Load plain Letter/A4 paper in Tray #1 ............................4 Connect the power cord and Install the starter ink cartridges ....................4 Machine settings ..................................5 Connect your mobile device to your machine........................... 5 Connect your computer to your machine..........................

  • Page 3: About Fabric Printer

    About Fabric Printer This Brother Fabric Printer is designed to print on both fabric roll and on paper. With this printer, you can easily print pictures or images on a rolled fabric. Brother Artspira app will provide you various projects ideas, tutorials and templates which you can customize and create one-of-a kind items.
  • Page 4 Starter Cotton Fabric Roll 11.6 inches x 1.4 yd (4.2 ft) (297mm x 1300 mm) Quick Reference Guide Product Safety Guide Project Book Maintenance Sheet *1 This part is a consumable. After you have used them up, purchase PACB01 (Printable Cotton Fabric) from your local Brother retailer.

  • Page 5: Preparations

    NOTE After finishing the machine setup, you can change the paper type or size as needed. For more information about paper handling, see the Online User's Guide at https://s.brother/ cm2aa/. Load the paper in Tray #1 and adjust the paper Connect the power cord and Install the guides.

  • Page 6: Machine Settings

    Machine settings in the upper-right corner of the home screen. Follow the LCD instructions to set the date and To start registering your Brother Fabric Printer, tap time. [Creative Printer]. Follow the LCD instructions and then press [Start] to print the Quality Check Sheet.

  • Page 7: Connect Your Computer To Your Machine

    Visit https://s.brother/lpqrg/ to download and install the Brother software. NOTE • (Windows) You must install the Brother software if you want to print on Fabric Roll. Follow the on-screen instructions and prompts. NOTE •...

  • Page 8: Manual Wireless Setup

    Manual wireless setup Wireless Network can be set up by using the alternative method. Find your SSID (Network Name) and Network Key (Password) on your wireless access point/router and write them in the table provided below. SSID (Network Name) Network Key (Password) SSID: XXXXXX Network Key: XXXX NOTE...

  • Page 9: Fabric Handling

    • Use Tray #2 to load the Fabric Roll (Width:11.4” (297 mm) / Outer diameter: 2.85” (72.5 mm) or less) • (Windows) You must install the Brother software if you want to print on Fabric Roll. To install the driver and software, go to your model’s Downloads page at https://s.brother/lpqrg/.

  • Page 10: Specifying The Paper Size And Paper Type To Print On The Fabric Roll

    Slowly push Tray #2 completely into the machine. NOTE • Print only on the fabric side of the Fabric Roll. Printing on the backing film may damage the machine. • If the end of the fabric is fraying, use scissors to cut off any excess threads before loading the Fabric Roll.

  • Page 11: Unprintable Area

    Top (1) Left (2) Bottom (3) Right (4) Fabric Roll 0.12" 0.12" 0.12" 0.12" (3 mm) (3 mm) (3 mm) (3 mm) • For details on Cut-sheet paper, refer to the Online User’s Guide at https://s.brother/cm2aa/.

  • Page 12: Print On The Fabric Roll From Your Mobile Device Using The Artspira App

    Print on the Fabric Roll from your Mobile Device using the Artspira App Artspira is a Brother app that allows you to print onto a Fabric Roll from smart devices such as smartphones and tablets, Artspira also allows you to transfer cutting data and embroidery data to compatible Brother machines wirelessly.

  • Page 13: About The Print Settings Screen

    About the Print settings screen Print data other than templates The Artspira Print settings menu differs based on the Follow the instructions below to create original print project you choose. data with patterns other than the provided templates. Print quality at the bottom of the Home screen.
  • Page 14 Before affixing the laminating sheet, peel the backing film from the fabric. For details on optional accessories, refer to https://s.brother/ cp2aa/. CAUTION When sewing with this laminate sheet on your fabric, please use a non-stick presser foot or place tracing paper on the laminate.

  • Page 15: Print Fabric Roll From Your Computer

    Print Fabric Roll from Your Computer For detailed instructions for printing onto paper (A4, Letter, etc.), refer to the Online User's Guide at https://s.brother/ cm2aa/. Complete your print operation. Print from Windows NOTE • When printing long page (more than 54.33") the machine...

  • Page 16: Print From Mac (Using Airprint)

    Click [Print]. Print from Mac (Using AirPrint) IMPORTANT The procedure used to print may vary by application. These • Check the remaining amount of Fabric Roll before instructions are described using macOS v12. The actual printing. If the remaining amount of Fabric Roll is not procedure may differ depending on the OS version.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems as well as the FAQ on the Brother support website (https://s.brother/cf2aa/) before requesting service. If the problem persists, contact Brother Customer Service or a Brother authorized service center.

  • Page 18: Fabric Roll Is Jammed In The Back Of The Machine

    Fabric Roll is Jammed in the Back of the If your LCD displays [Roll Fabric Jam 02], close the Machine upper Jam Clear Cover A at the back of the machine. Make sure the cover is closed completely. If the LCD displays the following messages, follow these steps: •...
  • Page 19 Slowly open the upper Jam Clear Cover A (1) at Make sure you look carefully inside (1) for any the back of the machine. scraps of material. This cover may feel heavier than usual, because the Fabric Roll runs through the inside of the cover. Keep the upper Jam Clear Cover A open, and then go to the front of the machine.
  • Page 20 Move the print head, and then remove any material Pull Tray #2 completely out of the machine as remaining in this area. Make sure pieces of material shown by the arrow. are not left in the corners of the machine (1) and (2).

  • Page 21: Roll Media Cutter Is Jammed (Cutter Jam 01/02 )

    b. Manually slide the cutter unit (1) to the far right (home Roll media Cutter is Jammed (Cutter Jam position). 01/02 ) If the LCD displays the following messages, follow these steps: • [Cutter Jam 01], [Cutter Jam 02] Unplug the machine from the AC power outlet. If the paper is loaded in the manual feed slot, remove the paper.
  • Page 22 Lift the internal flap and slowly remove any Slowly pull the jammed material (1) out of the jammed material. machine. Move the print head, and then remove any material remaining in this area. Make sure pieces of material are not left in the corners of the machine (1) and (2).
  • Page 23 Gently close the top cover using the finger holds on Put the paper support firmly back in the machine. each side. Make sure you fit the paper support into the channels. Pull Tray #2 completely out of the machine as Slowly push the paper trays completely into the shown by the arrow.

  • Page 24: Roll Media Cutter Is Jammed (Cutter Jam 03/04 )

    If your LCD displays [Cutter Jam 03], do the Roll media Cutter is Jammed (Cutter Jam following to reload the Fabric Roll. 03/04 ) a. Pull Tray #2 completely out of the machine as shown by the arrow. If the LCD displays the following messages, follow these steps: •...

  • Page 25: Error Messages

    Perform the necessary operation according to the instructions in the message or the solution described here. You can solve most problems by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother support website offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at “ https://s.brother/cf2aa/ ”. If the problem persists, contact Brother Customer Service or the Brother authorized service center.

  • Page 26: Appendix

    Letter, A4 Maximum Paper Capacity Up to 500 sheets of 20 lb (80 g/m ) plain paper Refer to the Online User’s Guide, for Paper Tray 1#, Manual Feed Slot and Paper Output information. ©2022 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved.
  • Page 28 English 84H-537 Version A D028LD001-00...

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