Brother MFC-J1800DW User manual

Quick Setup Guide
Read the Product Safety Guide first, then read this Quick Setup Guide for the correct installation procedure. D02P18001-00
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1Unpack the machine and check the components
Remove the protective tape or film covering the machine and the supplies. The components included in the box may differ depending on your country.
MFC-J1800DW
NOTE
• Save all packing materials and the box in case you must ship your machine.
• If you use a wired connection, you must purchase the correct interface cable for the
interface you want to use.
USB cable
Use a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no more than 6 feet (2 meters) long.
NOTE
You can adjust the control panel angle
to read the LCD more easily.
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.
Open the ink cartridge cover and remove
the orange protective part from the
machine.
The latest manuals are available at the Brother support website:
support.brother.com/manuals
Video setup instructions:
support.brother.com/videos
Manuals in Spanish for this model are available at support.brother.com.
Manuales en Español para este modelo están disponibles en support.brother.com.
Open the output paper tray
cover a.
Adjust the paper guides.
Fan the paper well and load it
in the tray.
Close the output paper tray
cover, and then slowly push
the tray completely into the
machine.
Pull out the paper support a,
and unfold the paper support
flap b so that the printed
pages do not fall.
Follow the LCD instructions
to install the ink cartridges.
Close the ink cartridge
cover. The machine will
prepare the ink tube
system for printing.
Follow the LCD instructions to set
the date and time.
After setting the date and time,
you can set the Firmware Update
defaults.
Follow the LCD instructions,
and then press [OK]. The
machine prints the Print
Quality Check Sheet.
Follow the LCD instructions to
check the quality of the four color
blocks on the sheet, and then
start the cleaning procedure if
required.
Follow the LCD instructions
to print the Adjustment Sheet.
The black circle mark is
located in the upper left corner
of the sheet.
Place the Adjustment Sheet
face down on the scanner
glass.
Make sure the black circle
mark is in the upper left corner
of the scanner glass.
Follow the LCD
instructions and
complete adjusting the
alignment.
When finished, remove
the Adjustment Sheet
from the scanner glass.
After finishing the machine setup, you can change the paper type or size.
For more information about paper handling, see the Online User’s Guide
at support.brother.com/manuals.
OK Poor
2Load plain Letter paper in the paper tray
4Install the starter ink cartridges 3Connect the
power cord
6Check the print quality 7Adjust the print alignment (recommended)
To adjust the print alignment before using your machine, press [S t a r t].
5Set the date and
time
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NOTE
Do not throw away the orange protective part.
You will need it if you transport the machine.

Can’t Connect? Check the following:
Wireless network
USB connection
Restart your wireless access point/
router (if possible). If still not successful, go to 14 .
Disconnect the cable. If still not successful, visit support.brother.com
for FAQs and Troubleshooting.
Restart your machine and
computer, and then go to 13 .
If any notifications appear on the LCD,
clear them by pressing [OK].
If you are not using your machine as a fax, go
to 13 . For more information on using the fax
feature, see the Online User’s Guide.
1. Press [Settings] > [All Settings] >
[Initial Setup] > [Local Language].
2. Press your language.
3. Press .
1. Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [Fax] >
[Setup Receive] > [Receive Mode].
2. Press your preferred Receive Mode.
3. Press .1. Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [Initial Setup] > [Station ID] >
[Fax].
2. Enter your fax number (up to 20 digits) on the touchscreen and then press [OK].
3. Press [Name].
4. Enter your name (up to 20 characters) using the touchscreen, and then press [OK].
5. Press .
Visit setup.brother.com to download and install
Brother software.
Follow the on-screen instructions and prompts.
NOTE
For USB Connection, locate the correct port inside the
machine as shown.
Setup Finished
You can now print and scan using your machine.
To check for the latest firmware, visit
support.brother.com/up7.
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)
Go to your machine, and press >
[Find Wi-Fi Network] > [Yes].
Go to 13 to install
software.
If you cannot find this information, ask your network
administrator or wireless access point/router
manufacturer.
If setup is not successful, restart
your Brother machine and your
wireless access point/router, and
repeat 14 .
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 unauthorized access.
For detailed machine information and product specifications, see the Online User's Guide at support.brother.com/manuals. © 2023 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved.
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 the Online User’s Guide.
14 Manual wireless setup
If the wireless setup is not successful, try to set up the connection manually.
13 Connect your computer or mobile device to your machine
Follow these steps to complete the setup using one of the connection types available on your machine.
11 Select the correct Receive Mode
If you are not using your machine as a fax, go to 13 .12 Set your Station ID If you are not using your machine as a fax, go to 13 .
9Select your language (if needed) 10 Connect the
telephone line cord
8Clear the LCD
notifications
setup.brother.com
Select the SSID (Network
Name) for your access point/
router and enter the Network Key
(Password).
When the wireless setup is
successful, the LCD displays
[Connected].
NOTE
(Windows) You must install Brother software if you want to
use the Cut Print function.
SSID: XXXXXXX
Network Key: XXXX