User Manual
NOTE
NOTE species the operating environment, conditions for installation,
or special conditions of use.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injuries.
1
Load plain Letter/A4 paper
Pull the paper tray completely
out of the machine.
Open the output paper tray
cover a.
Connect the telephone line cord.
Use the jack marked LINE.
Follow the on-screen instructions to
install the ink cartridges.
The machine will prepare the ink
tube system for printing.
When the machine has finished the initial cleaning
process, follow the on-screen instructions to
configure the machine settings.
• Check print quality
• Set date and time
• Set Firmware Update Notice
• Print the installation sheet
Open the ink cartridge cover, and
then remove the orange protective
part from the machine.
Fan the paper well and load it in the tray,
and then adjust the paper guides.
Close the output paper tray cover, and
then slowly push the tray completely
into the machine.
Connect the power cord. The machine
will power on automatically.
NOTE
If your machine is sharing one telephone line with an external telephone,
connect it as shown below. Before you connect the external telephone,
remove the white protective cap c from the EXT. jack of the machine.
NOTE
You can adjust the control panel angle
to read the LCD more easily.
NOTE
Pull out the paper support a, and unfold
the paper support ap b so that the
printed pages do not fall.
a. Extension telephone
b. External telephone
c. Protective cap
Quick Setup Guide
MFC-J460DW / MFC-J480DW / MFC-J485DW
Read the Product Safety Guide first, then read this Quick Setup Guide for the
correct installation procedure.
3
Connect the power cord
4
Install starter ink cartridges
5
Machine settings
LEW787001-00
USA/CAN
Version 0
The correct Receive Mode is determined
by the external devices and telephone
subscriber services (Voice Mail,
Distinctive Ring, etc.) you will be using on
the same line as the Brother machine.
For more information, see Receive Modes
in chapter 6 of the Basic User’s Guide.
1. Press Settings.
2. Press a or b to select the following:
a. Select [Initial Setup]. Press OK.
b. Select [Local Language]. Press OK.
c. Select your language. Press OK.
3. Press Stop/Exit.
1. Press Settings.
2. Press a or b to select the following:
a. Select [Fax]. Press OK.
b. Select [Setup Receive]. Press OK.
c. Select [Receive Mode]. Press OK.
d. Press your preferred Receive Mode.
Press OK.
3. Press Stop/Exit.
Store your name and fax number so the
machine prints it on all outgoing fax pages.
For more information, see Enter Text on
Your Brother Machine in Appendix of the
Basic User’s Guide.
1. Press Settings.
2. Press a or b to select the following:
a. Select [Initial Setup]. Press OK.
b. Select [Station ID]. Press OK.
c. Enter your fax number (up to 20 digits) using the dial pad,
and then press OK.
d. Enter your name (up to 20 characters) using the dial pad,
and then press OK.
3. Press Stop/Exit.
6
Choose your language
(if needed)
8
Set your Station ID
If you are not using your machine as a fax, go to
9
2
Connect the telephone line cord
If you are not using your machine as a fax, go to
3
7
Choose the correct Receive Mode
If you are not using your machine as a fax, go to
9
Unpack the machine and check the components
1. Remove the protective tape and film covering the machine and the LCD.
2. Make sure you have all components shown below.
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
Manuals in Spanish for these models are available at support.brother.com
Manuales en Español para este modelo están disponibles en support.brother.com
• Most of the illustrations in this Quick Setup Guide show the MFC-J480DW.
• Save all packing materials and the box in case for any reason you must ship your
machine.
• You must purchase the correct interface cable for the interface you want to use
(for a USB connection).
USB cable
We recommend using a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no more than 6 feet
(2 meters) long.
Starter Ink Cartridges [x4]
• Black
• Yellow
• Cyan
• Magenta
Quick Setup Guide
Basic User’s Guide
Product Safety Guide
CD-ROM
Telephone Line Cord
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2
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3
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Watch our FAQ Videos for help
with setting up your Brother
machine.
solutions.brother.com/videos
Visit the Brother support website
http://support.brother.com