Brother MFC-J460DW User Manual

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Check Network Devices Using the Ping Command
Check the IP addresses of both your computer and your Brother machine, and then confirm whether the network
is operating correctly.
>> Configure the IP Address on your computer (Windows
®
)
>> Configure the IP Address on your computer (Macintosh)
>> Configure the IP Address on your Brother machine
Configure the IP Address on your computer (Windows
®
)
1. Do one of the following:
• (Windows
®
XP, Windows Vista
®
and Windows
®
7)
Click /Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt
• (Windows
®
8)
Move your mouse to the lower right corner of your desktop. When the menu bar appears, click Search >
Command Prompt.
2. Type "ipconfig" and then press the Enter key on your keyboard.
3. Confirm the values for the IPv4 address and subnet mask.
4. Type "exit" and then press the Enter key on your keyboard.
Configure the IP Address on your computer (Macintosh)
1. Select System Preferences from the Apple Menu.
2. Click Network > Advanced > TCP/IP
3. Confirm the values for the IPv4 address and subnet mask.
Configure the IP Address on your Brother machine
Print the Network Configuration Report, and confirm the values for the IP address and subnet mask.
Check the IP addresses for both your computer and your Brother machine. Confirm that the network address
portions are the same. For example, if the subnet mask is "255.255.255.0", it is normal for only the host address
portions to be different.
Network Address
Host Address
IP Address 192.168.100. 250 Set the final number, which corresponds to "0" in the
subnet mask, to 1–254.
Subnet Mask 255.255.255. 0 Usually, there are no problems when the subnet mask is
"255.255.255.0". Use the same value for all of your
computers.
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Brother MFC-J460DW Specifications

General

Print Technology	Inkjet
Max Print Resolution	6000 x 1200 dpi
Max Print Speed (Black)	12 ppm
Max Print Speed (Color)	10 ppm
Automatic Document Feeder	Yes
Duplex Printing	Yes
Paper Input Capacity	100 sheets
Functions	Print, Copy, Scan, Fax
Memory	128 MB
Fax Speed	14.4 kbps
Display	1.8" color LCD
Connectivity	USB
Scanner Type	Flatbed, ADF
Max Scan Resolution	1200 x 2400 dpi
Mobile Printing	Yes
Ink Cartridges	Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow