Brother MFC-J480DW - User Manual

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Brother MFC-J480DW Specifications

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	PDF
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

Summary

Before You Use Your Brother Machine

Applicable Models

This User's Guide applies to specific Brother machine models.

Definitions of Notes

Explains symbols and conventions used throughout the User's Guide.

Notice - Disclaimer of Warranties (USA and Canada)

Provides legal disclaimers regarding warranties for software in the USA and Canada.

Trademarks

Lists registered trademarks and company names mentioned in the manual.

Important Note

Contains crucial notes about product usage, model availability, and software representation.

Introduction to Your Brother Machine

Before Using Your Machine

Confirms setup steps like cable security and paper type selection.

Control Panel Overview

Details the layout and function of the machine's control panel buttons and display.

LCD Overview

Explains the machine's status display on the LCD screen in idle/ready mode.

Cloud Service Notifications

Describes how cloud service notifications appear on the Home screen if enabled.

Settings Screen Overview

Outlines the structure and access to machine settings via the touchscreen.

Navigate the Touchscreen

Provides instructions on how to interact with the touchscreen interface.

Access Brother Utilities (Windows)

Explains how to launch Brother Utilities for accessing installed applications.

Paper Handling

Load Paper

Instructions for loading different types of paper into the machine.

Load Documents

Guides on placing documents for scanning or copying into the ADF or on the scanner glass.

Print from Your Computer

Print from Your Computer (Windows)

Details on how to print documents from a Windows computer.

Print from Your Computer (Macintosh)

Instructions for printing documents from a Macintosh computer.

Scan Documents

Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine

Explains how to initiate scans directly from the Brother machine.

Scan from Your Computer (Windows)

Details on scanning documents to a computer using Windows.

Scan from Your Computer (Macintosh)

Guides on scanning documents to a computer using Macintosh.

Copy Documents

Copy a Document

Instructions for performing basic document copying.

Enlarge or Reduce Copied Images

How to adjust the size of copied images using enlargement or reduction ratios.

Sort Copies

Steps to sort multiple copies so pages are stacked in the order they are fed.

Make Page Layout Copies (N in 1 or Poster)

Information on copying multiple pages onto one page or creating poster copies.

2-sided Copy

How to copy documents onto both sides of the paper to save paper.

Copy an ID Card

Instructions for copying both sides of an identification card onto a single page.

Copy in Ink Save Mode

Explains how to use Ink Save Mode to reduce ink consumption.

Copy Options

Details various settings and options available for copying.

Fax Operations

Send a Fax

Instructions on sending faxes from the machine or computer.

Receive a Fax

Details on how the machine receives incoming faxes.

Voice Operations and Fax Numbers

Information on voice operations and managing fax numbers.

Telephone Services and External Devices

Covers connecting external devices like answering machines and phone services.

Fax Reports

How to print and manage fax transmission reports.

PC-FAX

Using the computer for faxing (sending and receiving).

PhotoCapture Center

Print Photos Directly from Media

Instructions for printing photos directly from memory cards or USB drives.

Copy Photos from Media to a Computer

How to transfer photos from media to a computer.

Print Photos from ControlCenter4 (Windows)

Printing and editing photos using the ControlCenter4 software.

Network Setup and Management

Get Started with Networking

Recommendations for setting up and connecting to a network using the installation CD-ROM.

Network Management Software and Utilities

Information on using management utilities to configure network settings.

Additional Wireless Network Configuration Methods

Details on alternative methods for wireless network setup.

Advanced Network Features

Explains advanced network features and technical information.

Machine Security

Lock Machine Settings

Instructions on how to lock machine settings to prevent unauthorized access.

Mobile and Web Connectivity

Use Web Services from Your Brother Machine

Explains how to use websites for uploading, viewing, and printing files from the machine.

Use Brother Web Services

Details Brother Web Services for scanning, printing, and cloud uploads.

Print with Google Cloud Print

Instructions for printing using Google Cloud Print service.

Print with AirPrint

How to wirelessly print from Apple devices using AirPrint.

Print with Mopria

Details on Mopria Print Service for Android devices.

Print and Scan from a Mobile Device

Using Brother iPrint&Scan app for mobile printing and scanning.

Print and Scan Using Near-Field Communication (NFC)

How to print and scan using NFC for simple transactions and connections.

ControlCenter Software

ControlCenter4 (Windows)

Information about the ControlCenter4 software for Windows users.

ControlCenter2 (Macintosh)

Information about the ControlCenter2 software for Macintosh users.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Error and Maintenance Messages

Lists common error messages and their causes and actions.

Document Jams

Steps to resolve paper jams in the ADF unit.

Printer Jam or Paper Jam

Locating and removing jammed paper from various machine parts.

If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine

General advice and topics for troubleshooting machine issues.

Paper Handling and Printing Problems

Addresses specific issues related to paper handling and print quality.

Telephone and Fax problems

Troubleshooting steps for issues related to telephone lines and fax operations.

Network Problems

Guidance for resolving issues related to network connectivity and setup.

Check Machine Information

Reset Your Brother Machine

Instructions for resetting the machine to factory default settings.

Reset Functions

Lists available reset functions for machine settings.

Routine Maintenance

Replace the Ink Cartridges

Step-by-step guide for replacing ink cartridges.

Clean Your Brother Machine

General instructions for cleaning the machine.

Check Your Brother Machine

Information on checking machine status, print quality, and ink levels.

Correct the Paper Feed to Clear Vertical Lines

Adjusting paper feed to reduce vertical lines in prints.

Pack and Ship Your Brother Machine

Instructions on how to properly pack and ship the machine.

Machine Settings Management

Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel

How to customize settings using the machine's control panel.

Change Machine Settings from Your Computer

How to configure machine settings using computer software.

Appendix Information

Specifications

Lists the technical specifications of the Brother machine.

Enter Text on Your Brother Machine

Instructions on how to enter text using the machine's interface.

Supply Specifications

Details on ink cartridges, paper types, and other supplies.

Glossary of Terms

ADF (Automatic Document Feeder)

The document can be placed in the ADF and scanned one page at a time automatically.

DHCP

Network protocol to configure network devices for IP communication.

Innobella

Brother's genuine ink and paper brand for high-quality printing results.

PhotoCapture Center

Software to view, retrieve, and save data from USB flash drives or media cards.

Wi-Fi Direct

Wireless connection standard allowing devices to connect directly without an access point.