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Reference Guide Brief explanations for routine operations DCP-J1100DW MFC-J1300DW Brother recommends keeping this guide next to your Brother machine for quick reference. Online User's Guide For more advanced instructions, information, and product specifications, see the Online User's Guide at support.brother.com/manuals...
Visit support.brother.com/manuals. For the Latest Driver Updates Go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com to download drivers. To keep your machine’s performance up-to-date, check there for the latest firmware upgrades.
Questions or Problems? Take a Look at our FAQs, Solutions, and Videos Online. Go to your model's FAQs & Troubleshooting page on the Brother Solutions Center at support.brother.com. • Provides several ways to search • Displays related questions for more information •...
General Information Control Panel Overview 4. LED Power Indicator NFC (Near Field Communication) The LED lights up depending on the symbol machine’s power status. (MFC-J1300DW) When the machine is in Sleep Mode, the ™ If your Android device supports the NFC LED blinks.
Touchscreen LCD • There are three Shortcuts screens. You can program four shortcuts on Overview each screen. MFC-J1300DW You can switch Home screens by pressing d or c. From the Home screens, you can access Wi- ® setup, Shortcuts, Ink levels and Settings screens.
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From the Home screens, you can access Wi- ® setup, Shortcuts, Ink levels and Setup screens. Home Screen New information from Brother appears in the information bar when the notification settings such as [Message from Brother] and [Firmware Auto Check] are set to [On].
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Each icon in the following table shows the wireless network status: Your machine is not connected to the wireless access point/router. New information from Brother appears in Press this button to configure the information bar when the notification wireless settings. For more...
8. Warning icon The warning icon appears when there is an error or maintenance message; press to view the details, and then press to return to the Home screen. Navigate the Touchscreen Press your finger on the LCD to operate it. To display and access all the options, press d c or a b on the LCD to scroll through them.
Paper Handling Load Paper Load the paper in the paper tray as follows. Fan the stack of paper well. Tray #1 How to Load Paper A4/Letter Printing surface: Face down Executive Adjust the paper guides. A5/A6 Photo 2L Index card Envelopes Photo Printing surface: Face down...
Unfold the paper support flap. Change the paper size setting in the machine's menu, if needed. Load Documents Place the document in the ADF or on the scanner glass as shown in the illustration. Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Scanner Glass Place your document face down in the ADF.
Before attempting any printing operation, confirm the following: Print on Both Sides of the Paper • Make sure you have installed the Brother Automatically software and drivers. • Make sure the USB or network cable is...
Copy Copy a Document When finished, press [OK]. After you have finished choosing new options, you can save them by pressing Make sure you have loaded the correct the [Save as Shortcut] button. size paper in the paper tray. Load your document. Press [Mono Start] or [Colour Start].
Before attempting to scan, confirm the [Options] or [Set at Device], following: and then go to the next step. • Make sure you have installed the Brother • Press [Start] to start scanning software and drivers. without changing additional settings.
PhotoCapture Center Print Photos Directly Press [OK]. from Media Read and confirm the displayed list of options. Preview and Print Photos from Media To change the print settings, press Preview your photos on the LCD before you [Print Settings]. print them. When finished, press [OK].
Enter the fax number in one of the To improve compatibility with most following ways: VoIP services, Brother recommends • Dial Pad (Enter the fax number changing the compatibility setting to manually.) [Basic(for VoIP)].
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Press [Address Book]. • Press [No] when finished scanning pages. The machine starts sending Do one of the following: the document. - Select the number you want, and • Press [Yes] to scan another page. then press [Apply]. Place the next page on the scanner glass, and then press [OK].
Choose the Correct Receive Mode Related Models: MFC-J1300DW You must choose a Receive Mode depending on the external devices and telephone services you have on your line. By default, your machine automatically will receive any faxes that are sent to it. The diagram below will help you select the correct mode.
The touchscreen asks about the print quality. Do one of the following: If you clean the print head and the print has not improved, try installing a Brother Original • If all lines are clear and visible, press replacement ink cartridge for each problem...
Check the Print Follow the instructions on the LCD. Alignment from Your When the print alignment is not adjusted Brother Machine correctly, text looks blurry or crooked, like this. If your printed text becomes blurred or images become faded after transporting the machine, adjust the print alignment.
Page Gauge is an estimate for informational purposes only and does not display actual remaining page yield. For actual cartridge yield information, refer to support.brother.com/yield.
Troubleshooting Use this section to resolve problems you may encounter when using your Brother machine. Identify the Problem Even if there seems to be a problem with your machine, you can correct most problems yourself. First, check the following: • The machine's power cord is connected correctly and the machine's power is on.
If the touchscreen displays error messages and your Android device supports the NFC feature, touch your device to the NFC symbol on the control panel to access the Brother Solutions Center and browse the latest FAQs from your device. (Your mobile telephone provider's message and data rates may apply.)
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Error Message Action Cannot Detect Replace the cartridge with a Brother Original ink cartridge. If the error message remains, contact Brother customer service or your local Brother dealer. Take out the new ink cartridge and reinstall it slowly and firmly until it locks into place.
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Error Message Action Ink Low One or more of the ink cartridges are near the end of their lives. Order a new ink cartridge. You can continue printing until the touchscreen displays Replace Ink. For more detailed information, see the Online User's Guide: Replace the Ink Cartridges.
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Error Message Action No Paper Fed Do one of the following: • Refill the paper tray, and then follow the LCD instructions. • Remove and reload the paper, and then follow the LCD instructions. The paper was not inserted in the centre position of the manual feed slot.
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Error Message Action Paper Size 1. Check that the paper size you selected on the machine's display Mismatch matches the size of the paper in the tray. For more detailed information, see the Online User's Guide: Change the Paper Size and Paper Type. 2.
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Error Message Action Unable to Clean A foreign object, such as a paper clip or a piece of ripped paper, is in the machine. Unable to Open the scanner cover and remove any foreign objects and paper Initialize XX scraps from inside the machine. If the error message continues, disconnect the machine from the power for several minutes, and then Unable to Print reconnect it.
Appendix Information for compliance with Commission Regulation 801/2013 Models Power consumption Networked Standby DCP-J1100DW Approx. 1.2 W MFC-J1300DW Approx. 2.1 W All network ports activated and connected How to enable/disable Wireless LAN • (DCP-J1100DW) To turn on or off the wireless network connection, press [Settings] >...
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FREE website designed as a resource to help you easily create and print customised materials for business and home use with photos, text and creativity. Mac users can access Brother CreativeCenter at this web address: www.brother.com/creativecenter...
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