Brother MFC-J491DW User manual

NOTE
Manuals in Spanish for this model 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-J491DW.
• Save all packing materials and the box in case you must ship your machine.
• You must purchase the correct interface cable for the interface you want to
use. A USB cable is included with some models.
USB cable
We recommend using a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no more than 6 feet
(2 meters) long.
2Load paper in the paper tray
1Unpack the machine and check the components
The components included in the box may differ depending on your country.
Remove the protective tape and film covering the machine.
Follow the steps on the LCD
to unpack and 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 steps on the LCD to configure the machine settings.
• Check print quality
• Set Firmware Update defaults
• Print the installation sheet
NOTE
You can adjust the control panel angle
to read the LCD more easily.
Quick Setup Guide
MFC-J491DW / MFC-J497DW
Read the Product Safety Guide first, then read this Quick Setup Guide
for the correct installation procedure.
3Connect the
power cord 5Install the starter ink cartridges
4Set the date
and time
6Machine settings
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USA/CAN
Version C
Starter Ink Cartridges
• Black
• Yellow
• Cyan
• Magenta
Quick Setup Guide
Product Safety Guide
Brother Installation Disc
Telephone Line Cord
1. Press Settings.
2. Press aor bto select the following:
a. Select [Initial Setup], and then press OK.
b. Select [Local Language], and then press OK.
c. Select your language, and then press OK.
3. Press Stop/Exit.
1. Press Settings.
2. Press aor bto select the following:
a. Select [Fa x], and then press OK.
b. Select [S et R e c e iv e], and then press OK.
c. Select [Receive Mode], and then press OK.
d. Select your Receive Mode, and then 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 the Online User’s Guide.
1. Press Settings.
2. Press aor bto select the following:
a. Select [Initial Setup], and then press OK.
b. Select [S t at io n ID], and then press OK.
c. Select [Fa x], and then press OK.
3. Enter your fax number (up to 20 digits), and then press OK.
4. Enter your name (up to 20 characters), and then press OK.
5. Press Stop/Exit.
8Select your language
(if needed) 10 Set your Station ID
If you are not using your machine as a fax, go to 11 .
7Connect the telephone line cord
If you are not using your machine as a fax, go to 8.
For more information on using the fax feature, see the Online User’s Guide.
9Select the correct
Receive Mode
If you are not using your machine as a fax, go to 11 .
The latest manuals are available at the Brother Solutions Center:
support.brother.com/manuals
Follow the prompts displayed on the
LCD to set the date and time.
Quickly shake just the black
ink cartridge horizontally
15 times as shown, before
inserting it into the machine.
Open the ink cartridge cover and remove
the orange protective part from the machine.
NOTE
Do not throw away the orange protective part.
You will need it if you transport the machine.
Open the output paper tray
cover a. 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.
Adjust the paper guides.
NOTE
Pull out the paper support a, and unfold
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printed pages do not fall.
Watch our FAQ Videos for help
with setting up your Brother
machine.
support.brother.com/videos
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11 Select a device to connect to your machine
12 Connect your computer
13 Alternative wireless setup
14 Print or scan using your mobile device
Your mobile device must be connected to the same wireless network as your Brother machine.
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Put the installation disc into your CD/DVD drive, or
download the Full Driver & Software Package at:
For Windows®: support.brother.com/windows
For Mac: support.brother.com/mac
If you are using a recently released operating
system on your computer, visit the above websites
for updated driver and software information.
Follow the on-screen instructions and prompts.
For Windows®:
If the Brother screen does not appear
automatically, go to Computer (My
Computer/This PC). Double-click the CD/
DVD-ROM icon, and then double-click
start.exe.
For Mac:
For full driver functionality, we recommend
choosing the CUPS driver when adding a
printer.
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 13 .
Find your SSID (Network Name) and Network Key (Password) on your
wireless access point/router and write them in the table provided below.
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].
Go to 12 to install software.
Go to 14 to install apps.
SSID (Network Name)
Network Key (Password)
Computer Mobile Device
Go to 12 and follow the instructions. Go to 13 and follow the instructions.
For Computer
For Mobile Device
Can’t Connect? Check the following:
Brother regularly updates firmware to add features and apply bug fixes.
To check for the latest firmware, visit support.brother.com/up4.
Even if you do not have a wireless access point/router, you can connect
your device and your machine directly. For additional wireless network
support, go to support.brother.com/wireless-support.
Brother SupportCenter is a mobile app that provides the latest
support information for your Brother product.
Visit the App Store or Google Play™ to download.
Wireless network
USB connection
Restart your wireless access point/router
(if possible). If still not successful, go to 13 .
Disconnect the cable. If still not successful, visit support.brother.com
for FAQs and Troubleshooting.
Restart your machine and computer,
and then go to 12 .
1. Go to your machine,
and press WiFi on the
panel.
Press OK to select
[Setup Wizard].
The [Enable WLAN?]
message appears on
the LCD.
2. Press cto select Yes.
Additional Wireless Support: support.brother.com/wireless-support
Download
For USB Connection:
Locate the correct port inside the machine
as shown.
Finished
For Network Users: 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
use network tools/utilities securely
and to protect your machine from
unauthorized access.
SSID: XXXXXXX
Network key: XXXX
AirPrint is available for all supported iOS devices including
iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. You do not need to download
any software to use AirPrint. For more information, see the
Online User’s Guide.
Download and install the Mopria®Print Service app from
Google Play™ using your Android™ device.
Optional apps
You can print from and scan to your mobile device using various
apps. For instructions, see the Online User’s Guide.
(USA only) For more information on apps, visit
www.brother-usa.com/connect.
Download and install our free application Brother iPrint&Scan
from a mobile application store, such as the App Store, Google
Play™ or Microsoft®Store using your mobile device.