Brother MFC-J430w User manual

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Quick Setup Guide
CEE-ENG Version A
MFC-J430W
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.
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Unpack the machine
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.
aRemove the protective tape and film covering the machine, and also from the LCD.
bRemove the plastic bag acontaining the ink cartridges from on top of
the paper tray.
WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injuries.
CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injuries.
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Load plain A4 paper
aPull the paper tray completely out of the
machine.
bOpen the output paper tray cover.
cWith both hands, gently press and slide the
paper side guides aand then the paper length
guide bto fit the paper size.
Make sure that the triangular marks con the
paper side guides aand paper length guide b
line up with the mark for the paper size you are
using.
dFan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams
and misfeeds.
eCheck that the paper is flat in the tray.
fGently adjust the paper side guides to the
paper with both hands.
gClose the output paper tray cover.
hSlowly push the paper tray completely into the
machine.
iWhile holding the paper tray in place, pull out
the paper support until it clicks, and then unfold
the paper support flap.
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Note
Always make sure that the paper is not curled or
wrinkled.
IMPORTANT
Be careful that you do not push the paper in
too far; it may lift at the back of the tray and
cause paper feed problems.

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Connect the power cord
and telephone line
WARNING
• The machine must be fitted with an earthed
plug.
• Since the machine is grounded through the
power outlet, you can protect yourself from
potentially hazardous electrical conditions on
the telephone network by keeping the power
cord connected to your machine when you
connect it to a telephone line. Similarly, you
can protect yourself when you want to move
your machine by disconnecting the telephone
line first and then the power cord.
aConnect the power cord.
b
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Install the ink cartridges
CAUTION
If ink gets in your eyes, wash it out with water at
once and call a doctor if you are concerned.
aMake sure that the power is turned on.
bOpen the ink cartridge cover.
cRemove the orange protective part.
dUnpack the ink cartridge.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT connect the USB cable yet (if you are
using a USB cable).
IMPORTANT
The telephone line cord MUST be connected
to the socket on the machine marked LINE.
Note
Make sure you install the Introductory ink
cartridges included with your machine first.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT shake the ink cartridges. If ink stains
your skin or clothing, wash with soap or
detergent at once.

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eTake care to match the colour of the lever with
the cartridge colour.
Install each ink cartridge in the direction of the
arrow on the label.
fGently push the back of the ink cartridge
marked “PUSH” until it clicks. After all the ink
cartridges are installed close the ink cartridge
cover.
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Check the print quality
aWhen the preparation process has finished, the
LCD shows Set Paper and Press Start.
Press Colour Start.
bCheck the quality of the four colour blocks on
the sheet. (black/yellow/cyan/magenta)
cIf all lines are clear and visible, press 1(Yes) to
finish the quality check and go to step 6.
If you can see missing short lines, press 2(No)
and follow the steps on the LCD.
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Wireless setup
(if needed)
For wireless setup using a Macintosh computer or
mobile device, go to a.
For Windows users (all connections) and Macintosh
USB connections, go to b.
aIf you are using a Macintosh computer or a
mobile device on a wireless network, press
OK.
Press aor bto choose Yes.
Press OK.
Then go to step 15 on page 12 to continue the
wireless setup.
After finishing the wireless setup you will need
to return to step 7to finish the machine setup.
bIf you are using a Windows®computer or want
to connect your Macintosh using USB, press
OK.
Press aor bto choose No.
Press OK.
Then go to step 7.
The wireless setup for Windows®users will be
covered in later steps.
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Choose your language
aPress Menu.
bPress aor bto choose Initial Setup.
Press OK.
cPress aor bto choose Local Language.
Press OK.
dPress aor bto choose your language.
Press OK.
ePress Stop/Exit.
Note
You can choose No to configure the wireless
settings later.

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Choose a Receive Mode
There are four possible receive modes: Fax Only,
Fax/Tel, Manual and External TAD.
aPress Menu.
bPress aor bto choose Initial Setup.
Press OK.
cPress aor bto choose Receive Mode.
Press OK.
dPress aor bto choose Fax Only, Fax/Tel,
External TAD or Manual.
Press OK.
ePress Stop/Exit.
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Set the date and time
aPress Menu.
bPress aor bto choose Initial Setup.
Press OK.
cPress aor bto choose Date&Time.
Press OK.
dEnter the last two digits of the year on the dial
pad, and then press OK.
eRepeat for month/day/time in 24-hour format.
fPress Stop/Exit.
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Enter personal
information (Station ID)
You should store your name and fax number to be
printed on all fax pages that you send.
aPress Menu.
bPress aor bto choose Initial Setup.
Press OK.
cPress aor bto choose Station ID.
Press OK.
dEnter your fax number (up to 20 digits) on the
dial pad, and then press OK. To enter a “+” for
international codes, press l.
eEnter your name (up to 20 characters) using
the dial pad, and then press OK.
fPress Stop/Exit.
Do you want to use the telephone features of your
machine (if available) or an external telephone or
external telephone answering device connected on the
same line as the machine?
Your machine
automatically answers
every call as a fax.
Your machine controls
the line and
automatically answers
every call. If the call is
not a fax, the telephone
will ring for you to pick
up the call.
Your external telephone
answering device (TAD)
automatically answers
every call. Voice
messages are stored
on the external TAD.
Fax messages are
printed.
You control the
telephone line and must
answer every call
yourself.
Do you want the machine to
answer fax and telephone calls
automatically?
Manual
Fax Only
Fax/Tel
External TAD
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Are you using the voice message
function of an external telephone
answering device?
Note
If you make a mistake and want to start again,
press Stop/Exit and go back to a.

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Set Tone or Pulse dialling
mode
aPress Menu.
bPress aor bto choose Initial Setup.
Press OK.
cPress aor bto choose Tone/Pulse.
Press OK.
dPress aor bto choose Pulse (or Tone).
Press OK.
ePress Stop/Exit.
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Set the telephone line
type
aPress Menu.
bPress aor bto choose Initial Setup.
Press OK.
cPress aor bto choose Phone Line Set.
Press OK.
dPress aor bto choose Normal, PBX or ISDN.
Press OK.
ePress Stop/Exit.
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Set the telephone line
compatibility (VoIP)
If you are connecting the machine to a VoIP service
(over the Internet) you need to change the
compatibility setting.
aPress Menu.
bPress aor bto choose Initial Setup.
Press OK.
cPress aor bto choose Compatibility.
Press OK.
dPress aor bkey to choose
Basic(for VoIP).
Press OK.
ePress Stop/Exit.
Note
If you are using an analogue telephone line you
can skip this step.

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Windows®Macintosh
USB Wireless Network
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Choose your connection type
These installation instructions are for Windows®XP/XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows Vista®, Windows®7,
and Mac OS X (versions 10.4.11, 10.5.x and 10.6.x).
Note
• For Windows Server®2003/2008/2008 R2, the drivers can be found from your model’s download page at
http://solutions.brother.com/.
• 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.
For USB interface cable
Windows
®
, go to page 8
Macintosh, go to page 10
For Wireless Network
Windows
®
and Macintosh,
go to page 12

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Windows®
USB
For USB interface users
(Windows®XP Home/XP Professional/Windows Vista®/Windows®7)
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Before you install
Make sure that your computer is ON and you are
logged on with Administrator rights.
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Install MFL-Pro Suite
aPut the supplied installer CD-ROM into your
CD-ROM drive. Follow the on-screen
instructions.
bThe CD-ROM Top Menu will appear. Click
Install MFL-Pro Suite and click Yes if you
accept the license agreements. Follow the
on-screen instructions.
cChoose Local Connection (USB), and then
click Next. The installation continues.
dWhen this screen appears, go to the next step.
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Connect the USB cable
a
b
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Windows®
USB
Windows®Macintosh
USB
c
d
eThe installation will continue automatically.
The installation screens appear one after
another.
fWhen the On-Line Registration screen is
displayed, make your selection and follow the
on-screen instructions.
gIf you do not want to set your machine as the
Default printer, uncheck Set as Default Printer
and then click Next.
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Finish and restart
aClick Finish to restart your computer.
After restarting the computer, you must be
logged on with Administrator rights.
bThe following screens will appear.
• When the Check for Firmware Updates
screen appears, choose the firmware
update setting you want and click OK.
• When the Brother Product Research &
Support Program starts up, follow the
on-screen instructions.
Now go to
Proceed to Install Optional Applications on
page 19.
IMPORTANT
Make sure that the cable does not restrict the
cover from closing, or an error may occur.
Note
Internet access is required for the firmware
update and the Brother Product Research &
Support Program.
Finish
The installation is now
complete.
Note
XML Paper Specification Printer Driver
The XML Paper Specification Printer Driver is the
most suitable driver for Windows Vista®and
Windows®7 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/.

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Macintosh
USB
For USB interface users (Mac OS X 10.4.11, 10.5.x, 10.6.x)
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Before you install
Make sure your machine is connected to the power
and your Macintosh is ON. You must be logged on
with Administrator rights.
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Connect the USB cable
a
b
c
d
IMPORTANT
• DO NOT connect the machine to a USB port
on a keyboard or a non-powered USB hub.
• Connect the machine directly to your
Macintosh.
IMPORTANT
Make sure that the cable does not restrict the
cover from closing, or an error may occur.
USB