Brother HL-JF1 User manual

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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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..................................................................................................................................6
Manual wireless setup ...............................................................................................................................................................7
Fabric handling .......................................................................................................................................... 8
Load the Fabric Roll in Tray #2..................................................................................................................................................8
Specifying the paper size and paper type to print on the Fabric Roll .......................................................................................9
Unprintable area ......................................................................................................................................................................10
Print on the Fabric Roll from your Mobile Device using the Artspira App............................................... 11
Select a template and print .....................................................................................................................................................11
About the Print settings screen ...............................................................................................................................................12
Print data other than templates ...............................................................................................................................................12
Print Fabric Roll from Your Computer..................................................................................................... 14
Print from Windows .................................................................................................................................................................14
Print from Mac (Using AirPrint) ................................................................................................................................................15
Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................................... 16
Fabric Roll is Jammed in the Back of the Machine ................................................................................................................. 17
Fabric Roll is Jammed Inside and in the Back of the Machine ...............................................................................................17
Roll media Cutter is Jammed (Cutter Jam 01/02 ) ..................................................................................................................20
Roll media Cutter is Jammed (Cutter Jam 03/04 ) ..................................................................................................................23
Error Messages......................................................................................................................................... 24
Appendix ................................................................................................................................................. 25
CONTENTS

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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.
With Artspira App you can send data to print with Brother Fabric Printer, to cut the fabric with Brother cutting machines
(SDX series) and to embroider with Brother Embroidery machines. *Compatible models only.
Trademarks
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The App Store is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other countries.
All trademarks and registered trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective companies.
User's Guides and Where to Find Them
Precautions
Manuals in Spanish for this model are available at https://s.brother/cm2aa/
Manuales en Español para este modelo están disponibles en https://s.brother/cm2aa/
A USB cable is not included in this model. You must purchase the correct interface cable for the interface you want
to use.
USB cable: We recommend using a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no more than 16 feet (5 meters) long.
Ethernet (Network) cable: Use a straight-through Category 5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable for 10BASE-T or
100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Network.
The contents of this document are subject to change without notice.
The images in this guide are for illustration purposes only and may differ from the actual products
In order to print on a fabric roll, the dedicated app Artspira must be installed on your mobile device.
Brother regularly updates firmware to add features and apply bug fixes. To check for the latest firmware, visit
support.brother.com/up7.
About Fabric Printer
Read Before Use
Which Guide? What's in It? Where Is It?
Product Safety Guide Read this guide first. Please read the
Safety Instructions before you set up
your machine.
Printed/In the box
Quick Reference Guide This guide provides basic operating
procedures for fabric printing from the
dedicated app (Brother Artspira). It also
provides solutions for problems related
to fabric roll printing.
Printed/In the box
Project Book This guide provides details on creating
projects using the templates included
with the dedicated app (Brother
Artspira). It also provides basic
operating procedures for the app.
Printed/In the box
Online User's Guide This guide provides operating
procedures for paper printing. Refer to
this guide for details on product
maintenance.
Brother support website

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Fabric Roll Precautions
CAUTION
• If skin irritation occurs by using your project which comes in direct contact with the skin, stop using it immediately.
• Keep product out of the reach of children.
• Do not put the fabric in your mouth or lick the fabric.
The material of the included fabric roll is made of No. 40 broadcloth (100% cotton).
This fabric is for compatible inkjet printers only. Do not use laser printers or color copying machines.
The fabric is washable and dry cleanable. The colorfastness will depend on number of washings.
Store unused fabric, in a closed package away from direct sunlight or other light sources. Keep out of hot and humid
conditions.
Included Accessories
Unpack the machine and check the components.
The components included in the box may differ depending on your country.
Save all packing materials and the box in case you must ship your machine.
*1 This part is a consumable. After you have used them up, purchase PACB01 (Printable Cotton Fabric) from your local Brother
retailer.
ABC
DEF
Part name
AStarter Ink Cartridges (1 each: Black, Yellow, Cyan, Magenta)
BStarter Cotton Fabric Roll 11.6 inches x 1.4 yd (4.2 ft) (297mm x 1300 mm)
*1
CQuick Reference Guide
DProduct Safety Guide
EProject Book
FMaintenance Sheet

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Load plain Letter/A4 paper in Tray #1
aPull Tray #1 completely out of the machine as
shown by the arrow.
NOTE
Fan the stack of paper well.
bLoad the paper in Tray #1 and adjust the paper
guides.
cSlowly push Tray #1 completely into the machine.
dPull out the paper support until it locks into place.
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/.
Connect the power cord and Install the
starter ink cartridges
aConnect the power code. The machine will power
on automatically.
NOTE
You can adjust the control panel angle to read the LCD more
easily.
Preparations
Do not exceed this mark
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bOpen the ink cartridge cover.
cQuickly shake just the black ink cartridge
horizontally 15 times as shown, before inserting it
into the machine. The other inks do not need to be
shaken.
dFollow the LCD instructions to install the ink
cartridges. Close the ink cartridge cover.
The machine will prepare the ink tube system for
printing.
NOTE
• The first time you install the ink cartridges, the machine
will use extra ink to fill the ink delivery tubes. This is a one-
time process that enables high-quality printing.
Machine settings
aFollow the LCD instructions to set the date and
time.
bFollow the LCD instructions and then press
[Start] to print the Quality Check Sheet.
cFollow the LCD instructions and check the quality
of the four color blocks on the sheet and start the
cleaning procedure if required.
dFollow the LCD instruction to configure the
machine's settings;
• Configure the tray settings and check the paper
orientation information.
• Check the software installation information.
eSelect your language (if needed).
1. Press [Settings] > [All Settings] >
[Initial Setup] > [Local Language].
2. Press your language.
3. Press .
Connect your mobile device to your
machine
aDownload the Artspira app.
Access Google Play™ or the App Store with the QR code
below, and then download the Artspira app for fabric
printing directly from your mobile device. We recommend
using the latest version of this app so that it can be used
under optimal conditions.
bOpen the Artspira app, and then log in.
cTap in the upper-right corner of the home
screen.
dTo start registering your Brother Fabric Printer, tap
[Creative Printer].
Artspira searches for connectible printers.
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eWhen the printer list appears, tap the printer you
want to register. When registration is complete, a
check mark appears beside the printer name.
• If the wireless network connection setup for the machine
cannot be completed, tap [Wireless LAN Guidance] and
refer to the guidance to set up the wireless network
connection.
• If multiple printers are connected to the same network,
select the one to be used.
• When setting up a Brother cutting machine and sewing
machine compatible with Artspira, select the machine to
be used from the screen in step d, and then set it up
according to the on-screen instructions.
Connect your computer to your machine
aVisit 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.
bFollow the on-screen instructions and prompts.
NOTE
• For Wired Network Connection and USB Connection,
locate the correct port (based on the cable you are using)
inside the machine as shown.
This completes printer setup from a mobile device.
Refer to “Fabric handling” (P.8) to load the Fabric Roll.
Setup Finished. You can now print using your machine.
Important Notice for Network Security
The default password to manage this machine's settings is
located on the back of the machine and marked "Pwd". We
recommend immediately changing the default password to
protect your machine from unauthorised access.

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Manual wireless setup
Wireless Network can be set up by using the alternative
method.
aFind your SSID (Network Name) and Network Key
(Password) on your wireless access point/router
and write them in the table provided below.
NOTE
• If you cannot find this information, ask your network
administrator or wireless access point/router
manufacturer.
bGo to your machine, and press > [Find Wi-
Fi Network] > [Yes].
cSelect the SSID (Network Name) for your access
point/router and enter the Network Key
(Password). When the wireless setup is successful,
the Touchscreen displays [Connected].
NOTE
• If you can't connect, check the following:
(Wireless network)
Restart your wireless access point/router (if possible). >
Restart your machine and computer, and then repeat
from step a.
(Wired network/USB connection)
Disconnect the cable > Restart your machine and
computer and then repeat from step a.
SSID (Network Name)
Network Key (Password)
SSID: XXXXXX
Network Key: XXXX

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Follow the procedure below to load the Fabric Roll. For details on paper printing, refer to the Online User’s Guide at
https://s.brother/cm2aa/.
The Starter Fabric Roll included and Brother consumable fabrics are compatible with this inkjet printers.
Load the Fabric Roll in Tray #2
aIf the paper support flap (1) is open, close it, and
then close the paper support (2).
bPull Tray #2 completely out of the machine as
shown by the arrow.
NOTE
• Remove any A4 or Letter size paper from Tray #2, before
loading the Fabric Roll. DO NOT load any size paper and
a Fabric Roll at the same time.
cGently press and slide the paper width guides(1)
to extend the tray to the maximum width.
dOpen the switch flap as shown to set the tray to the
Roll media mode.
eWith the fabric side of the Fabric Roll facing down,
feed the end into the slot in the tray.
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/.
•Ifthe[Check Paper] setting is set to [On] and you pull the paper tray out of the machine, a message appears on the LCD,
allowing you to change the paper size and paper type.
• If any ink cartridges reaches end of life while you are printing on the Fabric Roll, replace it with a new ink cartridge and
continue printing. Note that the color tone may be slightly different.
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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.
• If there is slack in the Fabric Roll, wind it more tightly
before loading it.
fUsing both fingers supporting the sides of the
Fabric Roll, rotate the Fabric Roll as shown by the
arrow. Continue rotating the Fabric Roll until the
feeding edge feeds through the paper slot in the
base of the tray and touches the far edge (1) of the
tray.
gGently adjust the paper width guides(1) to fit the
fabric. Make sure the paper guides touch the edges
of the fabric.
hSlowly push Tray #2 completely into the machine.
IMPORTANT
• DO NOT push the tray into the machine forcefully or
quickly. Doing this may cause material jams or material
feed problems.
iMake sure that the paper support is closed.
IMPORTANT
• To avoid damaging the printed material, DO NOT pull out
the paper support when loading the Fabric Roll.
• If you pull Tray #2 out of the machine after loading the
Fabric Roll, the Fabric Roll may come loose or the feeding
edge may shift from the loaded position. To avoid
damaging the material and causing feed problems,
correctly load the Fabric Roll again.
• When Tray #2 is loaded with a Fabric Roll and you print
on fabric, the machine will hold finished jobs so the fabric
does not fall.
After printing, wait until cutting is complete, and then
remove the printed fabric and press [OK] on the machine's
LCD.
Specifying the paper size and paper type
to print on the Fabric Roll
aPress [Settings] > [All Settings] >
[General Setup] > [Tray Setting] > [Tray
2].
bPress [Paper Type] > [Fabric].
The paper size will automatically set to [11.69 inch Roll].
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