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Brother MFC-J5730DW User Manual

Brother MFC-J5730DW
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
The following features described in this guide may not be available at the time of purchase:
Auto Crop in Scan options
Fit to Page in Copy options
Ink Save Copy
Thin Paper Copy
Book Copy
Watermark Copy
These features will be available in January 2017.
To activate these features, download the latest firmware and software:
To check for the latest firmware, visit
solutions.brother.com/up2.
To check for the latest software, go to your model's Downloads page on the Brother Solutions
Center at support.brother.com, and download the Full Driver & Software Package.
© 2016 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved.

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Brother MFC-J5730DW Specifications

General IconGeneral
Duplex printingYes
Print technologyInkjet
Maximum resolution1200 x 4800 DPI
Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) mono22 ipm
Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) color20 ipm
Time to first page (black, normal)6 s
Duplex print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) mono12 ipm
Duplex print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) color11 ipm
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 resolution600 x 600 DPI
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)12 cpm
Copy speed (color, normal quality, A4)9 cpm
Scan toE-mail, E-mail Server, FTP, File, Image, OCR, USB
Scanner typeFlatbed & ADF scanner
Input color depth48 bit
Maximum scan area210 x 297 mm
Output color depth24 bit
Scan speed (color)14 ppm
Maximum scan resolution19200 x 19200 DPI
Duplex scan speed (color)10 ppm
Optical scanning resolution1200 x 1200 DPI
FaxingMono faxing
Fax memory200 pages
Modem speed33.6 Kbit/s
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)100
DisplayLCD
Control typeTouch
Product colorBlack
Display diagonal3.66 \
Market positioningBusiness
Internal memory256 MB
Card reader integratedNo
Sound pressure level (printing)50 dB
Standard interfacesEthernet, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
Package depth469 mm
Package width639 mm
Package height511 mm
Package weight24300 g
Power consumption (off)0.04 W
Power consumption (sleep)1.6 W
Power consumption (standby)6.5 W
Power consumption (average operating)30 W
Sustainability certificatesBlue Angel, ENERGY STAR
Email protocolsAPOP, POP3
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Cabling technology10/100Base-T(X)
Security algorithms64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, 802.1x RADIUS, APOP, EAP-FAST, EAP-MD5, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, HTTPS, IPPS, PEAP, SMTP-AUTH, SNMP, SSL/TLS, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Ethernet LAN data rates10, 100 Mbit/s
Mobile printing technologiesApple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service
Paper input typePaper tray
Total input capacity250 sheets
Total output capacity100 sheets
Maximum input capacity500 sheets
Total number of input trays2
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity50 sheets
Digital sender-
Maximum duty cycle- pages per month
Paper tray media typesPlain paper, Thin paper
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A3, A4
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA3
Bundled softwareBrother Control Center 4 Nuance PaperPort 14
Harmonized System (HS) code84433100
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth398 mm
Width530 mm
Height374 mm

Summary

Before You Use Your Brother Machine

Definitions of Notes

Explains symbols and conventions used in the user guide for warnings, cautions, and notes.

Trademarks

Lists Microsoft, Apple, Nuance, Wi-Fi Alliance, Flickr, Google, Mozilla, Bluetooth, Intel, Evernote, Mopria, and WordPerfect.

Important Note

Provides crucial information regarding product usage, regional restrictions, and software illustrations.

Introduction to Your Brother Machine

Before Using Your Machine

Outlines essential checks before any printing operation, including software installation and cable security.

Control Panel Overview

Details the components of the control panel, including the LCD, menu buttons, dial pad, and power indicator.

Touchscreen LCD Overview

Explains the three Home screens, their functions, and access to features like Shortcuts, Wi-Fi setup, and Settings.

New Information from Brother

Describes how new information from Brother appears in the information bar when notification settings are enabled.

Settings Screen Overview

Explains how to access and navigate the machine's settings via the touchscreen, covering menus like Maintenance and Wi-Fi.

Navigate the Touchscreen

Provides instructions on how to use finger gestures and buttons to navigate the touchscreen interface for settings and features.

Set the Ready Screen

Guides users on how to change the Ready screen to access specific functions like Screen 1, Screen 2, Screen 3, or Shortcuts.

Set the Default Screen of the Copy and Scan Mode

Explains how to change the default screen for Copy and Scan modes on the machine's interface.

Access Brother Utilities (Windows®)

Describes how to access the Brother Utilities application launcher for convenient access to installed Brother applications.

Paper Handling

Load Paper

Covers instructions for loading paper into various trays, including the multi-purpose tray and manual feed slot.

Load Documents

Details how to load documents into the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) and onto the scanner glass.

Print

Print from Your Computer (Windows®)

Explains various printing options from a Windows computer, including photo printing, document printing, and poster printing.

Print from Your Computer (Macintosh)

Details how to print photos, documents, and other print-related tasks from a Macintosh computer.

Print Data Directly from a USB Flash Drive

Guides users on how to print files directly from a USB flash drive, including photos and PDF files.

Scan

Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine

Explains how to initiate scans using the machine's control panel buttons for various destinations like PC, email, and FTP.

Scan from Your Computer (Windows®)

Covers scanning photos and documents using ControlCenter4 Home/Advanced mode, Nuance PaperPort, and Windows Fax and Scan.

Scan from Your Computer (Macintosh)

Provides instructions for scanning using ControlCenter2 and TWAIN-compliant applications on a Macintosh computer.

Configure Scan Settings Using Web Based Management

Details how to configure scan settings such as the scan job email report via Web Based Management.

Copy

Copy a Document

Explains the basic process of making copies of a document using the machine's control panel.

Enlarge or Reduce Copied Images

Guides users on selecting enlargement or reduction ratios to resize copied data.

Sort Copies

Explains how to sort multiple copies to stack them in the desired order.

Make Page Layout Copies (N in 1 or Poster)

Covers features for copying multiple pages onto one sheet (N in 1) or creating poster copies.

Copy on Both Sides of the Paper (2-sided Copy)

Details how to perform 2-sided copying to reduce paper usage.

Copy an ID Card

Explains how to use the 2in1(ID) feature to copy both sides of an identification card onto one page.

Use the A3 Copy Shortcuts

Describes how to use predefined shortcuts for A3 or Ledger size paper copying, including Note style.

Copy in Ink Save Mode

Explains how to use Ink Save Mode to print lighter colours and emphasize image outlines, saving ink.

Copy Options

Provides details on various copy settings such as Quality, Paper Type, Paper Size, Density, and Stack/Sort.

Use Preset Copy Settings

Guides on how to use predefined settings for copying, like A4 to A3, Normal, 2-sided, and Poster copies.

Fax

Send a Fax

Covers various methods for sending faxes, including from the machine, ADF, manually, and at specified times.

Receive a Fax

Explains how to set up receive modes, previews, and memory options for incoming faxes.

Voice Operations and Fax Numbers

Details how to manage voice operations and store fax numbers, including setting up groups for broadcasting.

Telephone Services and External Devices

Discusses telephone line types, Caller ID, external answering devices, and external/extension telephones.

Fax Reports

Covers settings for transmission verification reports and fax journal intervals, as well as printing reports.

PC-FAX

Explains how to use PC-FAX for sending and receiving faxes directly from a computer using Windows or Macintosh.

Network

Supported Basic Network Features

Compares network features and connections supported by different operating systems like Windows and OS X.

Network Management Software and Utilities

Explains how to configure and change network settings using management utilities like BRAdmin.

Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network

Provides alternative methods for wireless network setup, including WPS and manual configuration.

Advanced Network Features

Covers advanced network functionalities like I-Fax, LDAP search, and SNTP time synchronization.

Technical Information for Advanced Users

Provides advanced network information, including resetting network settings and printing WLAN reports.

Security

Before Using Network Security Features

Advises on disabling insecure protocols like FTP and TFTP for enhanced network security.

Secure Function Lock 3.0

Details how to restrict functions, set user page limits, and grant access to specific features on the Brother machine.

Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/TLS

Explains how to configure and manage certificates for secure SSL/TLS communication.

Send or Receive an Email Securely

Covers secure email configuration using Web Based Management and SSL/TLS for sending and receiving.

Use IEEE 802.1x Authentication for a Wired or a Wireless Network

Explains IEEE 802.1x authentication standards for limiting network access from unauthorized devices.

Mobile/Web Connect

Brother Web Connect

Explains how to use Brother Web Connect to access online services like Google Drive, Flickr, and Facebook.

Google Cloud Print™

Details how to use Google Cloud Print to print to registered printers via Google account from network-compatible devices.

AirPrint

Describes AirPrint as a mobile printing solution for Apple devices, enabling wireless printing without installing drivers.

Mobile Printing for Windows®

Explains wireless printing from Windows mobile devices without needing printer drivers.

Mopria® Print Service

Covers Mopria Print Service for Android devices, allowing connection to the same network for printing without additional setup.

Brother iPrint&Scan

Explains how to use Brother iPrint&Scan to print and scan from various mobile devices like Android, Apple, and Windows.

Near-Field Communication (NFC)

Details NFC capabilities for simple transactions and wireless connections between devices by touching the NFC symbol.

ControlCenter

ControlCenter4 (Windows®)

Explains how to use ControlCenter4 software for quick access to frequently used applications and machine features.

ControlCenter2 (Macintosh)

Describes the use of Brother's ControlCenter software for scanning photos and saving them in various formats on Macintosh.

Troubleshooting

Error and Maintenance Messages

Lists common error and maintenance messages and provides causes and recommended actions for resolution.

Document Jams

Provides steps to locate and remove jammed documents from the ADF unit and other machine areas.

Printer Jam or Paper Jam

Guides on locating and removing jammed paper from various parts of the machine, including trays and feed slots.

If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine

Offers general troubleshooting advice and directs users to contact Brother customer support for complex issues.

Paper Handling and Printing Problems

Addresses common difficulties related to paper handling, printing quality, and paper feed issues.

Telephone and Fax problems

Troubleshoots issues related to telephone line connections, dialling, and receiving/sending faxes.

Other Problems

Covers miscellaneous issues such as copying problems, scanning difficulties, and direct photo printing issues.

Network Problems

Provides solutions for issues related to network connectivity, including wireless setup and communication errors.

Google Cloud Print™ Problems

Addresses common issues encountered with Google Cloud Print™, such as machine display and printing problems.

AirPrint Problems

Troubleshoots issues with AirPrint, such as the machine not displaying in the printer list or printing only the first page.

Routine Maintenance

Replace the Ink Cartridges

Guides on how to replace ink cartridges, including handling precautions and cartridge compatibility.

Clean Your Brother Machine

Provides instructions for cleaning various parts of the machine, including the scanner, print head, and rollers.

Check Your Brother Machine

Explains how to check print quality, alignment, ink volume, and machine status via the control panel or computer.

Correct the Paper Feed to Clear Vertical Lines

Details how to adjust paper feed settings to reduce vertical lines on printouts.

Change the Print Setting Options When Having Printing Problems

Advises on adjusting print settings like Reduce Smudging and Slow Drying Paper to resolve printing issues.

Pack and Ship Your Brother Machine

Provides instructions on how to properly pack and ship the machine, including removing protective parts and ink cartridges.

Machine Settings

Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel

Covers customization of settings, creation of shortcuts, and management of options via the machine's LCD.

Change Machine Settings from Your Computer

Explains how to change machine settings using Web Based Management, Remote Setup, or network management utilities.

Appendix

Specifications

Provides detailed technical specifications for the printer, including memory, LCD, power, dimensions, weights, and noise levels.

Enter Text on Your Brother Machine

Explains how to enter text using the touchscreen keyboard, including character cycling, inserting spaces, and making corrections.

Information Regarding Recycled Paper

Discusses the quality, benefits, and environmental advantages of using recycled paper.

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