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Brother MFC-J450DW Quick Setup Manual

Brother MFC-J450DW Quick Setup Manual

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Quick Setup Guide
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Thank you for choosing Brother, your support is important to us and we value your business. Your Brother product
is engineered and manufactured to the highest standards to deliver reliable performance, day-in and day-out.
Please read the Product Safety Guide first before you set up your machine. Then, please read this Quick Setup
Guide for the correct setup and installation.
Manuals in Spanish for this model are available on the enclosed CD-ROM.
Manuales en Español para este modelo están disponibles en el CD-ROM incluido.
WARNING
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
NOTE
1
Unpack the machine and check the components
Most of the illustrations in this Quick Setup Guide show the MFC-J470DW.
The components included in the box may differ depending on your country.
Basic User's Guide
1
If your computer does not have a CD-ROM drive, you can download the drivers from your model's download page at
http://solutions.brother.com/. For more information, see page 13.
WARNING
Plastic bags are used in the packing of your machine. Plastic bags are not toys. To avoid the danger
of suffocation, keep these bags away from babies and children and dispose of them correctly.
NOTE
Save all packing materials and the box in case for any reason you must ship your machine.
USB cable
You need to purchase the correct USB cable.
We recommend using a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no more than six feet (two meters) long.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injuries.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injuries.
IMPORTANT indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
damage to property or loss of product functionality.
Notes tell you how to respond to a situation that may arise or give tips about how the operation
works with other features.
Starter Ink
Cartridges
Product Safety Guide
Black
Yellow
Cyan
Magenta
Quick Setup Guide
Telephone Line Cord
MFC-J450DW
MFC-J470DW
MFC-J475DW
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CD-ROM
USA/CAN Version 0
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  • Page 1 MFC-J470DW MFC-J475DW Thank you for choosing Brother, your support is important to us and we value your business. Your Brother product is engineered and manufactured to the highest standards to deliver reliable performance, day-in and day-out. Please read the Product Safety Guide first before you set up your machine. Then, please read this Quick Setup Guide for the correct setup and installation.
  • Page 2 Remove the protective tape and film covering Lift the scanner cover until it locks securely into the machine, and also from the LCD. the open position. Remove the plastic bag a containing the ink cartridges from on top of the paper tray. Make sure you have all the components.
  • Page 3 Lift the scanner cover to release the lock a. NOTE Gently push the scanner cover support If you are sharing one telephone line with an down b and close the scanner cover c using external telephone answering machine, connect it both hands.

  • Page 4: Install The Ink Cartridges

    Unpack the ink cartridge. Install the ink cartridges Turn the green release lever on the orange protective packing a counterclockwise until it clicks to release the vacuum seal. Then remove the orange protective packing a as shown. CAUTION IMPORTANT If ink gets in your eyes, wash it out with water at once and call a doctor if you are concerned.
  • Page 5 • 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...
  • Page 6 Gently press and slide the paper width Load plain Letter/A4 guides a and then the paper length guide b to fit the paper size. paper Make sure that the triangular marks c on the paper width guides a and paper length Pull the paper tray a completely out of the guide b line up with the mark for the paper size machine.
  • Page 7 Gently put the paper into the paper tray print Gently adjust the paper width guides to the side down and top edge first. Check that the paper with both hands. Make sure that the paper is flat in the tray. paper width guides touch the edges of the paper.

  • Page 8: Check The Print Quality

    Enter the two digits for the month on the dial Check the print quality pad, and then press OK. Enter the two digits for the day on the dial pad, and then press OK. When the preparation process has finished, the Press a or b to choose 12h Clock or 24h LCD shows Load Paper and Press Color Clock, and then press OK.
  • Page 9 Wireless setup Choose your language (if needed) (if needed) When the Wi-Fi setup will start. message Press Menu. appears on the LCD, read the message, and then Press a or b to choose Initial Setup. press OK to continue. For wireless setup using a mobile device, go to a. Press OK.

  • Page 10: 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 of the Basic User’s Guide for instructions on setting up your machine using this service.

  • Page 11: Set Your Station Id

    Verification Report Enter your name (up to 20 characters) using the dial pad, and then press OK. Your Brother machine is equipped with a Transmission Verification Report that can be used as NOTE confirmation that you sent a fax. This report lists the name or fax number of the receiving party, the date, •...

  • Page 12: Set Tone Or Pulse Dialing Mode (Canada Only)

    Set Tone or Pulse dialing Automatic Daylight mode (Canada only) Saving Time Your machine comes set for a Tone dialing service. If You can set the machine to change automatically for you have a Pulse dialing (rotary) service, you need to Daylight Saving Time.

  • Page 13: Choose Your Connection Type

    • If your computer does not have a CD-ROM drive, you can download the latest drivers, manuals and utilities for your model from the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/. Some software applications included on the CD-ROM may not be available as a download.

  • Page 14: For Windows ® Usb Interface Users

    Put the CD-ROM into your 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 Computer (My Computer). ® (For Windows...

  • Page 15: Connect The Usb Cable

    ® Windows Lift the scanner cover to release the lock a. Connect the USB cable Gently push the scanner cover support down b and close the scanner cover c using both hands. Lift the scanner cover until it locks securely into the open position.
  • Page 16 • Internet access is required for the software update and the Brother Product Research and Support Program. • When you install MFL-Pro Suite, Brother Help will also be installed automatically. Brother Help allows you to access the Brother Solutions Center when you click NOTE in the task tray.

  • Page 17: For Macintosh Usb Interface Users

    Macintosh For Macintosh USB interface users (Mac OS X v10.6.8, 10.7.x, 10.8.x) Connect the USB cable to the USB port Before you install marked with a symbol. You will find the USB port inside the machine, as shown in the callout below.
  • Page 18 Choose Local Connection (USB), and then click Next. Follow the on-screen instructions. The installation of MFL-Pro Suite is now complete. Go to step 19. After the installation, the Brother software will search for the Brother device. This will take a few moments to complete.
  • Page 19 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. On the Brother Support screen, click the Presto! PageManager icon to go to the Presto! PageManager download site, and follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 20: For Wireless Network Users

    The following steps will guide you through the configuration and installation process. To achieve optimum results with normal everyday document printing, place the Brother machine as close to the network access point/router as possible with minimal obstructions. Large objects and walls between the two devices as well as interference from other electronic devices can affect the data transfer speed of your documents.
  • Page 21 Choose your wireless setup method The following instructions will offer three methods for setting up your Brother machine on a wireless network. If you began the wireless setup from step 7 on page 9, go to method b or c. For all other users, choose the method you prefer for your environment.
  • Page 22 For Wireless Network Users ® One-push setup using WPS or AOSS™ (Windows , Macintosh and mobile devices) Use this method if your wireless access point/router supports automatic wireless (one-push) setup (WPS or AOSS™). page 25 Now go to...
  • Page 23 NOTE 54926. If you still have trouble with your network  • If the Brother screen does not appear connection, add UDP ports 137 and 161. automatically, go to Computer (My Computer). Follow the on-screen instructions to set up the ®...
  • Page 24 • Connect your mobile device to a wireless To cancel, press Stop/Exit. access point/router using a Wi-Fi connection. • Download and install Brother iPrint&Scan The machine will search for available SSIDs. It ® will take several seconds to display a list of (Android™/iOS/Windows...
  • Page 25 AirPrint (iOS) with this machine. • To download the User’s Guide for the application you are using (Brother Place the Brother machine within range of your iPrint&Scan/AirPrint), visit the Brother WPS or AOSS™ access point/router. The Solutions Center at range may differ depending on your http://solutions.brother.com/ and click Manuals...

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    For Wireless Network Users Troubleshooting If you need assistance during setup and want to contact Brother Customer Service, make sure you have your SSID (Network Name) and Network Key ready. We cannot assist you in locating this information. How can I find the wireless security information (SSID and Network Key*) 1) Check the documentation provided with your wireless access point/router.
  • Page 27 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 28: Wireless Network

    (Recommended), and then click Next. machine. If the language screen appears, choose your language. NOTE • If the Brother screen does not appear automatically, go to Computer (My Computer). ® (For Windows 8: click the (File Explorer) icon on the taskbar, and then go to Computer.)
  • Page 29 - Windows XP, Windows Vista ® Windows 7 users: Run the Installation The installation of the Brother drivers will Diagnostics located in (Start) > automatically start. The installation screens All Programs > Brother > MFC-XXXX LAN appear one after another.
  • Page 30 PCs with Nuance™ PaperPort™ 12SE installed, please purchase the Brother NL-5 pack which is a multiple PC license agreement pack for up to five additional users. To purchase the NL-5 pack, contact your authorized Brother dealer or contact Brother customer service.
  • Page 31 • If the Setup Network “Scan to” name screen appears, follow the instructions below. After the installation, the Brother software will search for the Brother device. This will take a 1) Enter a name for your Macintosh (up to few moments to complete.
  • Page 32 Choose your machine from the list, click Add, and then click Next. 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. On the Brother Support screen, click the...

  • Page 33: Install Optional Applications

    Install Optional Applications ® Windows Click the button for the application you want to Install optional install. applications BookScan&Whiteboard Suite supported by Reallusion, Inc The BookScan Enhancer software can correct your scanned book images automatically. The Whiteboard Enhancer software cleans up and enhances text and images from photos taken of your whiteboard.

  • Page 34: For Network Users

    For Network Users Reset the network settings to factory default To restore all network settings of the internal Print/Scan server to the factory default, please follow the steps below: Make sure the machine is idle, then disconnect all the cables from the machine (except the power cord). Press Menu.

  • Page 35: Other Information

    FREE website with many ideas then click Associate a file type or protocol and resources for personal and professional use. with a program. Mac users can access Brother CreativeCenter at Select .pdf, and then click the Change http://www.brother.com/creativecenter/ program... button.

  • Page 36: 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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