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Erika HarveyAug 30, 2025
What to do if my Brother MFC-J480DW says 'No Ink Cartridge'?
- JjohnhallAug 30, 2025
Take out the new ink cartridge and re-install it slowly and firmly until it latches.
What to do if my Brother MFC-J480DW says 'No Ink Cartridge'?
Take out the new ink cartridge and re-install it slowly and firmly until it latches.
What to do if my Brother MFC-J480DW All in One Printer displays 'Out of Memory'?
Press Stop/Exit and wait until the other operations that are in progress finish, and then try again. You can also clear the data in the memory or print the faxes that are in the memory.
What does 'Paper Size Mismatch' mean on my Brother MFC-J480DW All in One Printer and how to fix it?
Check that the paper size selected on the machine's display matches the size of the paper in the tray. Also, ensure that the paper is loaded in a Portrait position.
What does 'Cannot Detect Ink' mean on my Brother MFC-J480DW All in One Printer?
Use a new Genuine Brother Innobella Ink Cartridge. If the error is not cleared, call Brother Customer Service.
What does 'Document Jam' mean on my Brother MFC-J480DW?
The document was not inserted or fed correctly, or the document scanned from the ADF was too long.
Why Brother All in One Printer displays 'No Paper Fed Again'?
Clean the paper pick-up rollers.
How to fix 'Wrong Ink Color' error on Brother All in One Printer?
Check which ink cartridges are not matched by color to their ink cartridge positions and move them to their correct positions.
How to fix 'Wrong Ink Cartridge' error on Brother MFC-J480DW All in One Printer?
Verify the cartridge model number to ensure it is compatible with your machine.
Why my Brother MFC-J480DW showing 'B&W Print Only Replace Ink'?
One or more of the color ink cartridges have reached the end of their lives. Replace the ink cartridges to restore full printing functionality.
What to do if my Brother Printer says 'A device is already connected'?
If your Brother Printer displays the message 'A device is already connected. Press OK' while using Wi-Fi Direct, it means that two mobile devices are already connected when the Brother machine is the Group Owner. To resolve this, wait for the current connection between your Brother machine and the other mobile device to shut down, and then try configuring the Wi-Fi Direct settings again. You can check the connection status by printing the Network Configuration Report.
General| Display | LCD |
|---|---|
| Control type | Touch |
| Product color | Black |
| Display diagonal | 1.8 \ |
| Market positioning | Home & office |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.0 Cheetah, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks |
| Other operating systems supported | Android, iOS, Windows Phone |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2012 R2 x64, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008 R2 x64, Windows Server 2012 x64, Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008 |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 8, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows 10 Education, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows Vista Ultimate x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows XP Home, Windows 10 Home, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows XP Home x64, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista Business, Windows XP Professional, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows XP Professional x64, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows Vista Home Basic x64 |
| Sustainability certificates | Nordic Swan Ecolabel, ENERGY STAR |
| Ethernet LAN | No |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11g, 802.11b, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Security algorithms | WPA2-AES, SSID, 64-bit WEP, WPA2-PSK, 128-bit WEP, WPS, WPA-AES, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP |
| Online services supported | Box, Facebook, OneDrive, Dropbox, Flickr, OneNote, Evernote, Google Drive, Picasa |
| Mobile printing technologies | Apple AirPrint, Brother iPrint & Scan, Mopria Print Service, Google Cloud Print |
| Print technology | Inkjet |
| Maximum resolution | 1200 x 6000 DPI |
| Duplex printing mode | Auto |
| Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) mono | 11 ipm |
| Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) color | 6 ipm |
| Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 27 ppm |
| Print speed (color, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 23 ppm |
| Copier resize | 25 - 400 % |
| Maximum copy resolution | 1200 x 2400 DPI |
| Maximum number of copies | 99 copies |
| Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4) | 6 cpm |
| Copy speed (color, normal quality, A4) | 3 cpm |
| Scan to | Image, Fax, E-mail, File, OCR |
| Scan drivers | ICA, TWAIN, WIA |
| Grayscale levels | 256 |
| Input color depth | 30 bit |
| Maximum scan area | A4 (210 x 297) mm |
| 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 resolution (black) | 203 x 203 DPI |
| Fax speed dialing (max numbers) | 40 |
| Printing colors | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Number of print cartridges | 4 |
| Envelopes sizes | C5, Com-10, DL, Monarch |
| Paper tray media types | Glossy paper, Plain paper, Coated paper, Recycled paper |
| Non-ISO print media sizes | 2L, Executive (184 x 267mm), Letter (media size), Index card, L |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A5, A6, A4 |
| Borderless printing media sizes | 2L, 10x15, Letter, A4, Index card, L, A6 |
| Maximum ISO A-series paper size | A4 |
| Direct printing | - |
| Standard interfaces | USB 2.0, Wireless LAN |
| Package depth | 249 mm |
| Package width | 477 mm |
| Package height | 456 mm |
| Package weight | 10100 g |
| AC input voltage | 220 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.2 W |
| Power consumption (ready) | 3.5 W |
| Power consumption (average operating) | 19 W |
| Noise level | 50 dB |
| Bundled software | Brother ControlCenter 2 Brother ControlCenter 4 Nuance Paperport 14 SE Brother MFL-Pro Suite |
| Total input capacity | 100 sheets |
| Total output capacity | 50 sheets |
| Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity | 20 sheets |
| Internal memory | 128 MB |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | 20 - 33 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 10 - 35 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 - 80 % |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 341 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 400 mm |
| Height | 172 mm |
| Weight | 8300 g |
This User's Guide applies to specific Brother machine models.
Explains symbols and conventions used throughout the User's Guide.
Provides legal disclaimers regarding warranties for software in the USA and Canada.
Lists registered trademarks and company names mentioned in the manual.
Contains crucial notes about product usage, model availability, and software representation.
Confirms setup steps like cable security and paper type selection.
Details the layout and function of the machine's control panel buttons and display.
Explains the machine's status display on the LCD screen in idle/ready mode.
Describes how cloud service notifications appear on the Home screen if enabled.
Outlines the structure and access to machine settings via the touchscreen.
Provides instructions on how to interact with the touchscreen interface.
Explains how to launch Brother Utilities for accessing installed applications.
Instructions for loading different types of paper into the machine.
Guides on placing documents for scanning or copying into the ADF or on the scanner glass.
Details on how to print documents from a Windows computer.
Instructions for printing documents from a Macintosh computer.
Explains how to initiate scans directly from the Brother machine.
Details on scanning documents to a computer using Windows.
Guides on scanning documents to a computer using Macintosh.
Instructions for performing basic document copying.
How to adjust the size of copied images using enlargement or reduction ratios.
Steps to sort multiple copies so pages are stacked in the order they are fed.
Information on copying multiple pages onto one page or creating poster copies.
How to copy documents onto both sides of the paper to save paper.
Instructions for copying both sides of an identification card onto a single page.
Explains how to use Ink Save Mode to reduce ink consumption.
Details various settings and options available for copying.
Instructions on sending faxes from the machine or computer.
Details on how the machine receives incoming faxes.
Information on voice operations and managing fax numbers.
Covers connecting external devices like answering machines and phone services.
How to print and manage fax transmission reports.
Using the computer for faxing (sending and receiving).
Instructions for printing photos directly from memory cards or USB drives.
How to transfer photos from media to a computer.
Printing and editing photos using the ControlCenter4 software.
Recommendations for setting up and connecting to a network using the installation CD-ROM.
Information on using management utilities to configure network settings.
Details on alternative methods for wireless network setup.
Explains advanced network features and technical information.
Instructions on how to lock machine settings to prevent unauthorized access.
Explains how to use websites for uploading, viewing, and printing files from the machine.
Details Brother Web Services for scanning, printing, and cloud uploads.
Instructions for printing using Google Cloud Print service.
How to wirelessly print from Apple devices using AirPrint.
Details on Mopria Print Service for Android devices.
Using Brother iPrint&Scan app for mobile printing and scanning.
How to print and scan using NFC for simple transactions and connections.
Information about the ControlCenter4 software for Windows users.
Information about the ControlCenter2 software for Macintosh users.
Lists common error messages and their causes and actions.
Steps to resolve paper jams in the ADF unit.
Locating and removing jammed paper from various machine parts.
General advice and topics for troubleshooting machine issues.
Addresses specific issues related to paper handling and print quality.
Troubleshooting steps for issues related to telephone lines and fax operations.
Guidance for resolving issues related to network connectivity and setup.
Instructions for resetting the machine to factory default settings.
Lists available reset functions for machine settings.
Step-by-step guide for replacing ink cartridges.
General instructions for cleaning the machine.
Information on checking machine status, print quality, and ink levels.
Adjusting paper feed to reduce vertical lines in prints.
Instructions on how to properly pack and ship the machine.
How to customize settings using the machine's control panel.
How to configure machine settings using computer software.
Lists the technical specifications of the Brother machine.
Instructions on how to enter text using the machine's interface.
Details on ink cartridges, paper types, and other supplies.
The document can be placed in the ADF and scanned one page at a time automatically.
Network protocol to configure network devices for IP communication.
Brother's genuine ink and paper brand for high-quality printing results.
Software to view, retrieve, and save data from USB flash drives or media cards.
Wireless connection standard allowing devices to connect directly without an access point.
