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Brother MFC-J4420DW - User Manual

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Basic User’s Guide
MFC-J4320DW
MFC-J4420DW
Version 0
USA/CAN

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Questions and Answers

  • S
    sarahernandezSep 23, 2025
    What does 'Connection Failed' mean on my Brother All in One Printer when polling?
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      Crystal MorrisSep 23, 2025
      If your Brother All in One Printer displays 'Connection Failed', check the other fax machine's polling setup.
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    edwardsomarAug 25, 2025
    Why is my Brother All in One Printer only printing in black and white and asking to replace ink?
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      Misty MorganAug 25, 2025
      If your Brother All in One Printer displays 'B&W 1-sided Print Only Replace ink', it means one or more of the color ink cartridges have reached the end of their life. Replace the ink cartridges to resolve this issue.
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    Kimberly JohnsonAug 25, 2025
    Why does my Brother MFC-J4420DW say 'Cannot Print Replace ink'?
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      chelseareyesAug 26, 2025
      If your Brother All in One Printer says 'Cannot Print Replace ink', it means one or more ink cartridges are at the end of their life. Replace the indicated ink cartridges to resume printing.
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    charles18Aug 27, 2025
    What to do if my Brother MFC-J4420DW All in One Printer says 'No Paper Fed'?
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      Lauren PetersonAug 27, 2025
      If your Brother All in One Printer displays 'No Paper Fed', it indicates that the printer is out of paper or the paper isn't loaded correctly. Refill the paper tray or remove and reload the paper correctly, then press OK on the touchscreen. Also, ensure the paper tray is fully inserted and the Jam Clear Cover is correctly closed.
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    Elizabeth WeissSep 23, 2025
    Why does my Brother MFC-J4420DW All in One Printer say 'Wrong Ink Color'?
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      Jennifer AllenSep 23, 2025
      If your Brother All in One Printer displays 'Wrong Ink Color', it means an ink cartridge has been installed in the wrong position. Check which ink cartridges are not matched by color to their ink cartridge positions and move them to their correct positions.
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    Peggy PorterSep 13, 2025
    Why does my Brother MFC-J4420DW All in One Printer say 'Hub is Unusable'?
    • C
      Caroline ShafferSep 13, 2025
      If your Brother All in One Printer displays 'Hub is Unusable', it means a hub or USB flash drive with hub has been connected to the USB direct interface. Hubs, including a USB flash drive that has a built-in hub, are not supported. Unplug the device from the USB direct interface.
  • B
    Barbara ChristensenSep 12, 2025
    What to do if my Brother All in One Printer MFC-J4420DW shows 'Document Jam/too Long'?
    • Z
      Zachary MurphySep 12, 2025
      If your Brother All in One Printer displays 'Document Jam/too Long (MFC-J4420DW)', it means the document was not inserted or fed correctly, or the document scanned from the ADF was too long.
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    Katherine JohnsonSep 12, 2025
    Why does my Brother MFC-J4420DW say 'High Temperature'?
    • R
      Renee WilsonSep 12, 2025
      If your Brother All in One Printer displays 'High Temperature', it means the room temperature is too high. After cooling the room, allow the machine to cool down to room temperature. Try again when the machine has cooled down.
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    elizabeth21Sep 4, 2025
    How to fix 'Touchscreen Init. Failed' on Brother MFC-J4420DW?
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      Whitney HigginsSep 4, 2025
      If your Brother All in One Printer displays 'Touchscreen Init. Failed', it means the touchscreen was pressed before the power on initialization was completed. Make sure that nothing is touching or resting on the Touchscreen, especially when plugging in the machine. Also, debris may be stuck between the lower part of the Touchscreen and its frame. Insert a piece of stiff paper between the lower part of the Touchscreen and its frame and slide it back and forth to push out the debris.
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    Deanna ReyesSep 2, 2025
    Why can't my Brother MFC-J4420DW All in One Printer detect the ink volume?
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      Mark CollinsSep 2, 2025
      If your Brother All in One Printer displays 'Cannot Detect Ink Volume', it means that if you are not using Genuine Brother Innobella ink, the machine may not detect the ink volume. Use a new Genuine Brother Innobella Ink Cartridge.

Summary

Contact Customer Service

Brother Support Information

FAQs and Troubleshooting

Access to frequently asked questions and troubleshooting tips.

Customer Service Contact

Contact information for customer service in USA and Canada.

Service Center Locator

Service Center Locations (Canada)

How to find an authorized Brother service center in Canada.

Ordering Accessories and Supplies

Order Information

Warranty Disclaimer

Publication Notice

General Information

About Brother Utilities (Windows)

Information about the Brother Utilities application launcher for Windows.

Loading Paper

Loading Paper in the Paper Tray

Step-by-step guide for loading paper into the paper tray.

Loading Paper in the Manual Feed Slot

Instructions for loading paper using the manual feed slot.

Paper Settings

How to set paper type and size for optimal printing.

Loading Documents

Using the ADF (MFC-J4420 DW)

Specific instructions for loading documents using the Automatic Document Feeder.

Using the Scanner Glass

Instructions for loading documents using the scanner glass.

Printing from a Computer

How to Print a Document

Detailed steps for printing documents from a computer.

Copying

How to Copy

Step-by-step guide on how to make copies.

Copy Options Overview

Overview of available copy settings and options.

Scanning to a Computer

Before Scanning

Prerequisites and configuration steps before scanning.

Scan to PDF using ControlCenter4 (Windows)

Detailed steps for scanning to PDF using ControlCenter4 on Windows.

Scan to PDF using the Touchscreen

Steps for scanning to PDF directly from the machine's touchscreen.

PhotoCapture Center: Printing from USB

How to Print Images

Step-by-step instructions for printing images from a USB drive.

View Photos

How to preview photos on the touchscreen before printing.

PhotoCapture Center Print Settings

Explanation of print settings for PhotoCapture Center.

Telephone Services and External Devices

Telephone Services Overview

Overview of supported telephone services like Caller ID and Distinctive Ring.

Voice Mail Handling

How to handle voice mail when sharing a phone line with the machine.

Distinctive Ring Service

Using Distinctive Ring service to receive faxes on specific numbers.

Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)

Information about using VoIP and potential compatibility issues.

Sending a Fax

How to Send a Fax

Step-by-step guide for sending faxes.

Stop Faxing

How to cancel an ongoing fax transmission.

Storing Numbers for Faxing

Storing fax numbers and creating groups in the Address Book.

Receiving a Fax

Receive Modes

Explanation of different receive modes for handling calls.

Choosing the Correct Receive Mode

Guide to selecting the appropriate Receive Mode based on usage.

Receive Mode Settings

Ring Delay

Setting the number of rings before the machine answers.

F;T Ring Time (Fax;Tel Mode)

Setting the F/T Ring time for Fax/Tel mode.

Routine Maintenance

Cleaning the Machine

Instructions for cleaning the scanner and other parts.

Checking Print Quality

How to check and improve print quality, including nozzle checks.

Checking Print Alignment

How to adjust print alignment for better output.

Troubleshooting

Identifying the Problem

Initial checks to identify the cause of a problem.

Error and Maintenance Messages

Explanations of error and maintenance messages displayed by the machine.

Error Animations

Transferring Faxes or Fax Journal Report

How to transfer faxes or the fax journal report.

Transferring Faxes to Another Fax Machine

Instructions for forwarding faxes to another machine.

Transferring Faxes to Your PC

Instructions for transferring faxes from the machine to a PC.

Troubleshooting Specific Issues

Printing Difficulties

Solutions for problems related to printing output and speed.

Print Quality Difficulties

Troubleshooting steps for poor print quality and output issues.

Copying Difficulties

Vertical Lines in Copies

How to fix vertical lines or streaks in copies.

Black Marks in Copies

How to resolve black marks or spots appearing in copies.

Poor Copy Results with ADF

Tips for improving copy results when using the ADF.

Fit to Page Functionality

Troubleshooting the "Fit to Page" function for copies.

Scanning Difficulties

Poor Scanning Results with ADF

Tips for improving scan results from the ADF.

Vertical Black Lines in Scans

How to fix vertical black lines in scanned data.

PhotoCapture Center Difficulties

Removable Disk Issues

Steps to resolve issues with USB flash drives.

Missing Photo Parts When Printed

How to fix missing parts of photos when printing.

Software Difficulties

Software Installation or Print Failure

Steps to resolve issues when software cannot be installed or printing fails.

Network Difficulties

Cannot Print Over the Network

Steps to resolve network printing problems.

Cannot Connect to Wireless Network

How to investigate and resolve wireless network connection problems.

Dial Tone Detection

Telephone Line Interference or VoIP System

Machine Information

Checking the Serial Number

How to find the machine's serial number on the touchscreen.

Checking the Firmware Version

How to check the machine's firmware version on the touchscreen.

Reset Operations Overview

How to Reset the Machine

Supplies

Ink Cartridges

Details about the ink cartridges used by the machine.

Replacement Supplies

List of replacement ink cartridges and their part numbers.

What is Innobella?

Explanation of Brother's Innobella range of genuine supplies.

Brother MFC-J4420DW Specifications

General IconGeneral
Print technologyInkjet
Maximum resolution1200 x 6000 DPI
Economical printingYes
Duplex printing modeAuto
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)35 ppm
Print speed (color, normal quality, A4/US Letter)27 ppm
Copier resize25 - 400 %
Maximum copy resolution1200 x 2400 DPI
Maximum number of copies99 copies
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)12 cpm
Copy speed (color, normal quality, A4)9 cpm
Scan toE-mail, E-mail Server, File, FTP, Image, SMB, USB
Scan driversICA, TWAIN, WIA
Scanner typeFlatbed & ADF scanner
Grayscale levels256
Input color depth48 bit
Maximum scan areaA4 (210 x 297) mm
Output color depth24 bit
Image formats supportedBMP, EXIF, JPG, PNG, TIF
Maximum scan resolution19200 x 19200 DPI
Document formats supportedPDF
FaxingColor faxing
Modem speed14.4 Kbit/s
Fax coding methodsMMR
Fax resolution (black)203 x 203 DPI
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)100
Digital senderNo
Printing colorsBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Maximum duty cycle- pages per month
Number of print cartridges4
Email protocolsPOP3, SMTP
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Security algorithms128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, SSID, WPA-AES, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-AES, WPA2-PSK, WPS
Online services supportedBox, Dropbox, Evernote, Facebook, Flickr, Google Drive, Picasa, Sky Drive
Mobile printing technologiesApple AirPrint, Brother iPrint & Scan, Google Cloud Print
Supported network protocols (IPv4)ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, APIPA (Auto IP), WINS / NetBIOS, DNS Resolver, mDNS, LLMNR, LPR / LPD, Custom Raw Port / Port 9100, IPP, FTP Client/Server, SNMPv1 / v2c, TFTP server, SMTP Client, ICMP, CIFS Client, SNTP Client, POP3, IMAP4, HTTP Server IPv6 NDP, RA, mDNS, LLMNR, DNS, LPR / LPD, Custom Raw Port / Port 9100, IPP, FTP Client / Server, SNMPv1 / v2, TFTP server, SMTP Client, POP3, CIFS Client, SNTP Client, IMAP4, ICMPv6, HTTP Server
Paper input typePaper tray
Total input capacity- sheets
Total output capacity50 sheets
Maximum input capacity150 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity20 sheets
Envelopes sizes10, DL, Monarch
Photo paper sizes10x15, 13x18 cm
Custom media width148 - 215.9 mm
Custom media length148 - 355.6 mm
Duplex media weight64 - 120 g/m²
Paper tray media typesCoated paper, Envelopes, Glossy paper, Photo paper, Plain paper
Paper tray media weight64 - 220 g/m²
Non-ISO print media sizes2L, Executive (184 x 267mm), Index card, L, Ledger (media size), Legal (media size), Letter (media size)
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A3, A4, A5, A6
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)B4, B5
Borderless printing media sizes10x15, 2L, A3, A4, A6, Ledger, Letter
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA3
Auto Document Feeder (ADF) media weight64 - 90 g/m²
DisplayLCD
Control typeTouch
Product colorBlack, Silver
Display diagonal2.7 \
Market positioningHome & office
Standard interfacesUSB 1.1, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
Fax compatibilityITU-T G3
Sound pressure level (printing)50 dB
AC input voltage220 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (off)0.04 W
Power consumption (standby)5 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)1.7 W
Power consumption (average operating)23 W
Minimum storage drive space50 MB
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 x64
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Bundled softwareBrother BRAdmin Light\\r MFL-Pro Suite\\r PaperPort12 SE\\r Newsoft OCR (Mac)
Sustainability certificatesBlue Angel, ENERGY STAR
Operating temperature (T-T)10 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80 %
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth290 mm
Width480 mm
Height188 mm

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