Brother MFC-J5740DW User Manual

Read this guide before attempting to operate the product, or before attempting any maintenance,
and ensure that you follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. If you have
concerns about how to use your product safely after reading this guide, contact Brother customer
service or your local Brother dealer. Failure to follow these instructions may result in an increased
risk of personal injury or damage to property, including through fire, electrical shock, burns or
suffocation. Brother shall not be liable for the damage caused where the product owner has failed
to follow the instructions set out in this guide or on the product.
For more advanced instructions, information, and product specifications, see the Online User's
Guide at
support.brother.com/manuals.
Symbols and Conventions
Used in the Documentation
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injuries.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injuries.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in damage to property or loss of
product functionality.
NOTE
NOTE specifies the operating environment,
conditions for installation, or special
conditions of use.
Prohibition icons indicate actions
that must not be performed.
This icon indicates that flammable
sprays must not be used.
This icon indicates that organic
solvents such as alcohol, or other
liquids must not be used.
Electrical Hazard icons alert you to
possible electrical shock.
Fire Hazard icons alert you to the
possibility of a fire.
This icon alerts you to the
possibility of being injured by
moving parts.
This icon alerts you to the areas
that contain moving parts.
Product Safety Guide
MFC-J2340DW / MFC-J2740DW / MFC-J3540DW / MFC-J3940DW / MFC-J5340DW / MFC-J5740DW / MFC-J5855DW /
MFC-J5955DW / MFC-J6540DW / MFC-J6555DW / MFC-J6740DW / MFC-J6940DW / MFC-J6955DW / MFC-J6957DW
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Brother MFC-J5740DW Specifications

General

Duplex printing	Yes
Print technology	Inkjet
Maximum resolution	1200 x 4800 DPI
Duplex printing mode	Auto
Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) mono	28 ipm
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)	- ppm
Envelopes sizes	Com-10, Monarch
Photo paper sizes	9x13, 10x15, 13x18 cm
Paper tray media types	Envelopes, Photo paper, Plain paper, Recycled paper
Paper tray media weight	64 - 220 g/m²
Non-ISO print media sizes	Index card, Legal (media size), Letter (media size)
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)	A3, A4, A5, A6
Maximum ISO A-series paper size	A3
Control type	Touch
Product color	White
Market positioning	Home & office
Scan to	E-mail, E-mail Server, FTP, Image, Network folder
Scanner type	Flatbed scanner
Document formats supported	PDF
Optical scanning resolution	600 x 600 DPI
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Cabling technology	10/100Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN data rates	10, 100 Mbit/s
Mobile printing technologies	Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service
Near Field Communication (NFC)	No
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1
Copier resize	25 - 400 %
Power consumption (off)	0.03 W
Power consumption (ready)	5.5 W
Power consumption (sleep)	0.9 W
Power consumption (copying)	36 W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)	0.17 kWh/week
Faxing	-
Modem speed	33.6 Kbit/s
Total input capacity	250 sheets
Total output capacity	100 sheets
Printing colors	Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Duplex functions	Copy, Fax, Print, Scan
Maximum duty cycle	2500 pages per month
Mac operating systems supported	Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion
Server operating systems supported	Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8
Operating temperature (T-T)	10 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 80 %
Harmonized System (HS) code	84433100

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	398 mm
Width	530 mm
Height	375 mm

Summary

Symbols and Conventions Used in the Documentation

Safety Alert Definitions

Hazard Identification Icons

Describes icons for prohibition, flammable sprays, electrical hazards, fire hazards, and moving parts.

Product Placement Environment

Safe Location and Environmental Conditions

Advises on temperature, humidity, ventilation, and avoiding direct sunlight, heat, and corrosive substances.

Product Placement and Handling Precautions

Chemical, Surface Stability, and Object Risks

Warns about chemical spills, unstable surfaces, heavy objects, and cord hazards for safe placement.

Connecting the Product Safely

Electrical Connection and Cord Safety

Details precautions for high-voltage parts, pushing objects, wet hands, and plug/cord handling.

Product Maintenance and Power Safety

Safe Servicing and Power Source Connection

Covers cleaning plugs, avoiding dismantling, handling liquids/objects, and connecting to correct AC power sources.

General Operational Safety Guidelines

Environmental, Interference, and Material Hazards

Warns against thunderstorms, medical equipment interference, pacemakers, metal objects, and liquids.

Power Cord, Telephone, and Page Handling Safety

Power Cord and Telephone Line Safety

Provides guidelines for safe power cord use and telephone line installation (fax models).

Finger Injury Prevention

Precautions for Product Openings and Adjustments

Product Handling and Lifting Safety

Safe Lifting Procedures

Product Carrying Safety

Correct Carrying Methods and Handholds

Ink Safety and Handling Precautions

Ink Contact and Cartridge Handling

Product Internal Safety and Operation

Internal Labels and Moving Parts Warning

Operational and Power Connection Precautions