Why does my Brother MFC-J470DW All in One Printer say 'No Caller ID'?
This message indicates that there is no incoming call history, either because you did not receive calls or you have not subscribed to the Caller ID service from your telephone company. If you want to use the Caller ID feature, contact your telephone company.
Why is my Brother MFC-J470DW All in One Printer printing in B&W only and saying 'Replace Ink'?
This happens when one or more of the colour ink cartridges have reached the end of their life. Replace the ink cartridges to restore colour printing.
How to fix 'Cannot Print Replace Ink' on my Brother MFC-J470DW All in One Printer?
This message indicates that one or more of the ink cartridges have reached the end of their life. To resolve this, replace the ink cartridges.
Why does my Brother MFC-J470DW say 'Cover is Open'?
This message appears because either the scanner cover or the ink cartridge cover is not properly closed. Make sure that the scanner cover is locked in the closed position. Also, firmly close the ink cartridge cover until it locks into place.
What does 'Ink low' mean on my Brother All in One Printer?
The 'Ink low' message means that one or more of the ink cartridges are nearing the end of their life. It is recommended to order a new ink cartridge. You can continue printing until the LCD shows 'Cannot Print'.
What to do if BT Call Sign is ON on my Brother All in One Printer?
If BT Call Sign is set to ON, you cannot change the Receive Mode from Manual to another mode. Set BT Call Sign to OFF.
What does 'Comm.Error' mean on my Brother MFC-J470DW?
A 'Comm.Error' indicates a communication error, usually caused by poor telephone line quality. If the problem continues, contact the telephone company to check your telephone line.
What does 'No Response/Busy' mean on my Brother MFC-J470DW All in One Printer?
The 'No Response/Busy' message means that the number you dialled has not answered or is busy. Verify the number and try again.
What to do if my Brother MFC-J470DW displays 'High Temperature'?
This message indicates that the room temperature is too high. Lower the room temperature, allow the machine to cool down, and then try again.
What does 'Unable to Clean/Init/Print/Scan' mean on my Brother MFC-J470DW All in One Printer?
This message indicates that the machine has a mechanical problem or a foreign object is inside. Open the scanner cover and remove any foreign objects and paper scraps from inside the machine.
Details the functions of buttons and the LCD on the control panel.
Covers basic operations, LCD indications, and volume adjustments.
Instructions for adjusting LCD backlight brightness.
Instructions for loading various paper types into the machine's paper tray.
Steps and important notes for loading envelopes into the paper tray.
How to configure paper type and size settings on the machine.
Instructions for loading documents into the Automatic Document Feeder.
Guide for placing documents directly on the scanner glass.
Details the unprintable margins for scanned documents.
Step-by-step process for sending a fax from the machine.
How to adjust settings like scan size and transmission type.
Information on the report that confirms fax transmission success.
Explanation of different modes for receiving faxes automatically or manually.
Configuration options for ring delay and F/T ring time.
How to use the feature to detect and receive fax calls.
Explains voice features and Caller ID usage.
How to configure the machine for PBX or ISDN lines.
Steps for connecting TADs and external telephones.
How to dial manually and use speed dial for quick access.
Guide to storing numbers and managing call history.
Step-by-step guide for performing basic copy operations.
Details on adjusting copy settings like paper type and size.
Instructions for printing documents from a connected computer.
Essential setup steps before using the machine as a scanner.
Instructions for scanning via ControlCenter4 and the control panel.
Step-by-step guide for replacing the ink cartridges.
Instructions for cleaning the scanner glass and print head.
How to check and improve print quality.
Initial steps to diagnose and resolve machine issues.
Explains common error messages and their solutions.
Procedures for clearing document and paper jams.
Solutions for common printing problems like no printout.
Information on resetting machine settings to factory defaults.
Explains the menu structure and factory settings.
Details of various fax settings like receive mode and resolution.
Options for configuring scan type, resolution, and file format.
How to input text and characters using the machine's keypad.
Details on power, display, and memory capacity.
Technical details on fax compatibility, resolution, and speed dial.
Technical details on scanner color depth, resolution, and scanning area.
Information on ink cartridges and their service life.
General| Duplex printing | Yes |
|---|---|
| Print technology | Inkjet |
| Maximum resolution | 1200 x 6000 DPI |
| Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) mono | 12 ipm |
| Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) color | 10 ipm |
| Duplex print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) mono | 3 ipm |
| Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 33 ppm |
| Print speed (color, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 27 ppm |
| Copier resize | 25 - 400 % |
| Maximum copy resolution | 1200 x 2400 DPI |
| Maximum number of copies | 99 copies |
| N-in-1 copy function (N=) | 4 |
| Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4) | 5 cpm |
| Scan to | Cloud, E-mail, File, Image, OCR |
| Scanner type | ADF scanner |
| Grayscale levels | 256 |
| Input color depth | 30 bit |
| Output color depth | 24 bit |
| Image formats supported | BMP, JPG, PNG, TIF |
| Maximum scan resolution | 19200 x 19200 DPI |
| Document formats supported | |
| Faxing | Color faxing |
| Fax memory | 170 pages |
| Modem speed | 14.4 Kbit/s |
| Fax coding methods | JPEG, MH, MMR (Fax coding method), MR |
| Fax transmission speed | 7 sec/page |
| Fax speed dialing (max numbers) | 40 |
| Digital sender | No |
| Printing colors | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Maximum duty cycle | 2500 pages per month |
| Recommended duty cycle | 50 - 1000 pages per month |
| Page description languages | GDI |
| Total input capacity | 100 sheets |
| Total output capacity | 50 sheets |
| Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity | 20 sheets |
| Envelopes sizes | 10, C5, DL, Monarch |
| Photo paper sizes | 10x15, 13x18 cm |
| Maximum print size | 210 x 297 mm |
| Paper tray media types | Coated paper, Envelopes, Glossy paper, Photo paper, Plain paper, Transparencies |
| Non-ISO print media sizes | 2L, Executive (184 x 267mm), Index card, L, Letter (media size) |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A4, A5, A6 |
| ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9) | B5 |
| ISO C-series sizes (C0...C9) | C5 |
| Maximum ISO A-series paper size | A4 |
| Display | LCD |
| Product color | Black |
| Display diagonal | 1.8 \ |
| Market positioning | Home & office |
| Standard interfaces | USB 2.0, Wireless LAN |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Security algorithms | 128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, SSID, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK |
| Online services supported | Dropbox, Evernote, Facebook, Flickr, Google Drive, Picasa, Sky Drive |
| Mobile printing technologies | Apple AirPrint, Brother iPrint & Scan, Google Cloud Print |
| Compatible memory cards | MMC Mobile, MMC+, MS Duo, MS Micro (M2), MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 50 dB |
| AC input voltage | 220 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.2 W |
| Power consumption (standby) | 3.5 W |
| Power consumption (PowerSave) | 1.1 W |
| Power consumption (average operating) | 18 W |
| Package depth | 456 mm |
| Package width | 478 mm |
| Package height | 244 mm |
| Package weight | 10700 g |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 10 - 35 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 - 80 % |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 x64 |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 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 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 |
| Sustainability certificates | Blue Angel, ENERGY STAR |
| Fax compatibility | ITU-T G3 |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 374 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 410 mm |
| Height | 180 mm |
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