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    country. Starter Ink Cartridges Black Yellow Cyan Magenta Quick Setup Guide CD-ROM 1 Basic User's Guide Product Safety Guide Telephone Line Cord 1 If your computer does not have a CD-ROM drive, you can download the drivers from your model's download page at http://solutions.brother.com/. For
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    containing the ink cartridges from on top of the paper tray. b Lift the scanner cover until the jack marked LINE on the machine. Carefully guide the telephone line cord into the cable channel page 4. • To prolong the life of the print head, provide the best ink cartridge economy and maintain print
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    release the lock a. Gently push the scanner cover support down b and close the scanner cover c using both hands. 1 3 (MFC-J870DW and MFC-J875DW) We recommend that you guide the telephone line cord from the EXT. jack out the right side of the machine. Remove the protective cap d from the right side
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    an external answering machine. See Choose the correct Receive Mode on page 10. For additional details, see Connecting an external TAD (telephone answering device) in chapter 6 of the Basic User's Guide. 3 Install the ink cartridges CAUTION If ink gets in your eyes, wash it out with water at once
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    not to function with the cartridge. 2 1 f Gently push the back of the ink cartridge marked "PUSH" until it latches. After all the ink cartridges are installed, close the ink cartridge cover. NOTE The machine will prepare the ink tube system for printing. This process will take approximately
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    only Genuine Brother Brand replacement ink cartridges. Use or attempted use of potentially incompatible ink and/or cartridges in the Brother machine may cause damage to the machine and/or may result in unsatisfactory print quality. Our warranty coverage does not apply to any problem that is caused
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    sure that the triangular marks c on the paper width guides a and paper length guide b line up with the mark for the paper size you are using. NOTE Make sure the first printed page is Letter/A4 size. e Gently put the paper into the paper tray print side down and top edge first. Check that the paper
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    that the paper width guides touch the edges of the paper. g Close the output paper tray cover. h Slowly push the paper tray completely into the machine. 5 Check the print quality a When the holding the paper tray in place, pull out the paper support a until it clicks, and then unfold the paper
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    a Press (Settings). b Press All Settings. c Press a or b to display Initial Setup. Press Initial Setup. d Press a or b to display Local Language. Press Local Language. e Press your in the Basic User's Guide. • If a prompt message appears on the Touchscreen, read it and press OK to continue. 9
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    Guide for instructions on setting up your machine using this service. Will you be using a Telephone Answering Device on the same telephone line as your Brother faxes? Choose Manual as your receive mode. You control the phone line and must answer every call yourself. See the instructions below. a
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    feature, see Transmission Verification Report in chapter 4 of the Basic User's Guide. 11 Set Tone or Pulse dialing mode (Canada only) Your machine comes set for a Tone dialing service. If you have a Pulse dialing (rotary) service, you need to change the dialing mode. a Press (Settings). b Press
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    VoIP) If you are connecting the machine to a VoIP service (over the Internet), you need to change the compatibility . a Press (Settings). b Press All Settings. c Press a or b to display Initial Setup. Press Initial Setup. d Press Date & Time. e Press a or b to display Auto Daylight. Press Auto
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    ://solutions.brother.com/. Some software applications included on the CD-ROM may not be available as a download. For USB interface cable Windows®, go to page 14 Macintosh, go to page 17 For Wired Network (MFC-J870DW/J875DW only) Windows®, go to page 20 Macintosh, go to page 25 For Wireless Network
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    software supports Windows® the latest Windows® Service Pack before installing If the Brother screen does not MFC-J870DW/J875DW) (MFC-J650DW) NOTE If the Windows Security screen appears, click the check box and click Install to complete the installation correctly. d Follow the on-screen instructions
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    -screen instructions. Click Next. h If you do not want to set your machine as the default printer, clear the Set as Default Printer check box, and then click Next. i When the Setup is Complete window appears, confirm the settings, and then click Next. NOTE The Brother Trial Photo Print screen
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    follow the on-screen instructions. • When the Brother Trial Photo Print screen appears, follow the on-screen instructions to print a test photo. Finish The installation is now complete. To install optional applications: Now go to Page 43 NOTE Windows® 8 users: If the Brother manuals included on the
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    to Mac OS X v10.6.8 - 10.8.x. 16 Connect the USB cable NOTE • DO NOT connect the machine to a USB port on a keyboard or a non-powered USB hub. • Connect the machine directly to your Macintosh. a Lift the scanner cover until it locks securely into the open position. c Carefully guide the USB
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    cover to release the lock a. Gently push the scanner cover support down b and close the scanner cover c using both hands. 1 c Choose Local Connection (USB), and then click Next. Follow the on-screen instructions. 3 2 (MFC-J870DW/J875DW) CAUTION Be careful not to pinch your fingers when the
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    Add Printer. g Choose your machine from the list. Click Add and then click Next. NOTE (OS X v10.8.x) Select Brother MFC-XXXX CUPS (where XXXX is your model name) driver from the Use pop-up menu. When the support screen appears, follow the on-screen instructions if you want to download Presto
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    (MFC-J870DW/ includes Nuance™ PaperPort™ 12SE. This software supports Windows® XP Home (SP3 or greater Service Pack before installing MFL-Pro Suite. • If you have previously set up your machine for a wireless 16 Connect the network cable a Lift the scanner cover until it locks securely into the open
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    both the USB and the network cables are being used, guide both cables through the cable channel with one on top of the other. d Lift the scanner cover to release the lock a. Gently push the scanner cover support down b and close the scanner cover c using both hands. 1 17 Install MFL-Pro Suite a Put
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    Brother drivers instructions. Click Next. h If you do not want to set your machine as the default printer, clear the Set as Default Printer check box, and then click Next. i When the Setup is Complete window appears, confirm the settings, and then click Next. NOTE The Brother Trial Photo Print
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    setting you want and click OK. • When the Brother Product Research and Support Program screen appears, select your preference and follow the on-screen instructions. • When the Brother Trial Photo Print screen appears, follow the on-screen instructions to print a test photo. NOTE • Internet access is
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    users. To purchase the NL-5 pack, contact your authorized Brother dealer or contact Brother customer service. Finish The installation is now complete. To install optional applications: Now go to Page 43 NOTE Windows® 8 users: If the Brother manuals included on the CD-ROM are in PDF format, use
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    Macintosh For Macintosh wired network interface users (MFC-J870DW/J875DW only) (Mac OS X v10.6.8, 10.7.x, 10.8.x) 15 Carefully guide the network cable into the cable channel and out the back of the machine. Connect the cable to your network. 16 Connect the network cable a Lift the scanner cover
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    your machine's MAC Address (Ethernet Address) and IP Address by printing out the Network Configuration Report. See How to Print the Network Configuration Report in the Software and Network User's Guide. • If the Setup Network "Scan to" name screen appears, follow the instructions below. 1) Enter
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    Brother MFC-XXXX CUPS (where XXXX is your model name) driver from the Use pop-up menu. When the support screen appears, follow the on-screen instructions if you want to download computer. Go to step 17 on page 26. Also see step 15 on page 25 before you install. Finish The installation is now complete.
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    printing large files, such as multi-page documents with mixed text and large graphics, you may want to consider choosing wired Ethernet for a faster data transfer or USB for the fastest throughput speed. Although the Brother MFC-J870DW and MFC-J875DW can be used in both a wired and wireless network
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    Users 16 Choose your wireless setup method The following instructions will offer three methods for setting up your Brother machine on a wireless network. Choose the method you prefer for your environment. Method a is the recommended way to connect (Windows® or Macintosh). a Setup using the CD-ROM
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    devices) If your wireless access point/router does not support WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) or AOSS™, write down the wireless network settings of your wireless access point/router in the area below. If you need assistance during setup and want to contact Brother Customer Service, make sure you
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    Macintosh Users: Put the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive and double-click Start Here OSX. Select Wireless installation and follow the Wireless Device Setup instructions on your computer screen. When setup is complete, go to step 19-e on page 40. For Windows® Users: a Put the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM
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    Network Users f Your machine will now try to connect to your wireless network. It may take a few minutes. Wireless setup is now complete. The Wi-Fi LED on the control panel lights up, indicating that the machine's Network I/F is set to WLAN. To install MFL-
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    can also use AirPrint (iOS) with this machine. • To download the User's Guide for the application you are using (Brother iPrint&Scan/AirPrint), visit the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/ and click Manuals on your model's page. To install MFL-Pro Suite, continue to step 18
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    can also use AirPrint (iOS) with this machine. • To download the User's Guide for the application you are using (Brother iPrint&Scan/AirPrint), visit the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/ and click Manuals on your model's page. To install MFL-Pro Suite, continue to step 18
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    For Wireless Network Users Troubleshooting If you need assistance during setup and want to contact Brother Customer Service, make sure you have your SSID (Network Name) and Network Key ready. We cannot assist you in locating this information. How can I find the wireless security information (SSID
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    , enter the key used as the first WEP key. Your Brother machine supports the use of the first WEP key only. See How can I find the wireless security information (SSID and Network Key*) on page 35 to confirm. The machine cannot detect a wireless access point/router that has WPS or AOSS™ enabled. If
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    . This software supports Windows® XP Home Service Pack before installing MFL-Pro Suite. c Choose Wireless Double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then double-click start.exe. • If the User Account Control screen appears, click Continue or Yes. (MFC-J870DW/J875DW) (MFC-J650DW) Windows® Macintosh Wireless
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    Photo Print selection to see the high quality output available from your Brother machine. NOTE • If your machine is not found over the network, confirm your settings by following the on-screen instructions. If you encounter this failure, go to step 16-b on page 30 and setup the wireless connection
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    preference and follow the on-screen instructions. • When the Brother Trial Photo Print screen appears, follow the on-screen instructions to print a test photo. NOTE • Internet access is required for the software update and the Brother Product Research and Support Program. • When you install MFL-Pro
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    machine. (MFC-J870DW/J875DW) (MFC-J650DW) d After the installation, the Brother software will search for the Brother device. This will take a few moments to complete. e Choose your machine from the list, and then click Next. NOTE If your wireless settings fail, the Wireless Device Setup Wizard
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    Add Printer. h Choose your machine from the list, click Add, and then click Next. NOTE (OS X v10.8.x) Select Brother MFC-XXXX CUPS (where XXXX is your model name) driver from the Use pop-up menu. When the support screen appears, follow the on-screen instructions if you want to download Presto
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    Wireless Network 20 Download and install Presto! PageManager and NewSoft CD Labeler* * NewSoft CD Labeler available for MFC-J870DW/J875DW only When Presto! PageManager is installed, OCR capability is added to Brother ControlCenter2. You can easily scan, share and organize photos and documents using
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    MFC-J870DW/J875DW only) The NewSoft CD Labeler application allows you to print directly on printable disc media. For more information see Print a Disc Label from a Computer (Windows®) in the Software and Network User's Guide. Homepage Print 2* supported by CORPUS Homepage Print or by double-clicking
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    to factory default To restore all network settings of the internal Print/Scan server to the factory default, please follow the steps below restart, re-connect the cables once this is complete. Entering Text for Wireless Settings Press to cycle between lower case and upper case. Press to cycle
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    Get inspired. If you're using Windows®, double-click the Brother CreativeCenter icon on your desktop to access our FREE website with many ideas and resources for personal and professional use. Mac users can access Brother CreativeCenter at http://www.brother.com/creativecenter/ 45
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    , a message will be indicated on the Touchscreen. For more information about the ink cartridges for your machine, visit http://www.brother.com/original/ or contact your local Brother re-seller. Ink cartridge Magenta LC101M (Standard) LC103M (High Yield) Cyan LC101C (Standard) LC103C (High Yield
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Start Here
Quick Setup Guide
USA/CAN Version 0
MFC-J650DW
MFC-J870DW
MFC-J875DW
Thank you for choosing Brother, your support is important to us and we value your business. Your Brother product
is engineered and manufactured to the highest standards to deliver reliable performance, day-in and day-out.
Please read the Product Safety Guide first before you set up your machine. Then, please read this Quick Setup
Guide for the correct setup and installation.
Manuals in Spanish for this model are available on the enclosed CD-ROM.
Manuales en Español para este modelo están disponibles en el CD-ROM incluido.
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Unpack the machine and check the components
Most of the illustrations in this Quick Setup Guide show the MFC-J870DW
.
The components included in the box may differ depending on your country
.
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If your computer does not have a CD-ROM drive, you can download the drivers from your model’s download page at
. For more information, see page 13.
WARNING
Plastic bags are used in the packing of your machine. Plastic bags are not toys. To avoid the danger
of suffocation, keep these bags away from babies and children and dispose of them correctly.
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
Notes tell you how to respond to a situation that may arise or give tips about how the operation
works with other features.
Starter Ink
Cartridges
Black
Yellow
Cyan
Magenta
Quick Setup Guide
CD-ROM
1
Basic User’s Guide
Product Safety Guide
Telephone Line Cord
NOTE
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Save all packing materials and the box in case for any reason you must ship your machine.
•
You need to purchase the correct interface cable for the interface you want to use (for USB or network
connection).
USB cable
We recommend using a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no more than six feet (two meters) long.
Network cable
Use a straight-through Category5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Fast
Ethernet Network.