Brother MFCJ491DWZU1 User Manual
Reference Guide
Brief explanations for routine operations
DCP-J572DW
MFC-J491DW
Brother recommends keeping this guide next to your Brother machine for quick reference.
Online User's Guide
For more advanced instructions, information, and
product specifications, see the Online User's
Guide at support.brother.com/manuals
User's Guides and Where to Find Them
Which Guide? What's in It? Where Is It?
Product Safety Guide Read this guide first. Please read the Safety
Instructions before you set up your machine.
See this guide for trademarks and legal
limitations.
Quick Setup Guide Follow the instructions for setting up your
machine, and installing the Full Driver &
Software Package for the operating system
and connection type you are using.
Reference Guide Learn the basic PC-Print, PhotoCapture
Center, Scan, Copy and Fax operations and
basic machine maintenance. See
troubleshooting tips.
Online User's Guide This guide includes the additional contents of
the Reference Guide.
In addition to information about the PC-Print,
PhotoCapture Center, Scan, Copy, Fax,
Internet services, Mobile Functions and
Brother ControlCenter operations, useful
information is included about using the
machine on a network.
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Installation Disc / In
the Box
Brother Solutions
Center
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For the Latest Driver Updates
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download drivers. To keep your machine’s performance up-to-date, check there for the latest
firmware upgrades.
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Important Note
• This documentation is for both MFC and DCP models. Where it says 'MFC' in this User's
Guide, read 'MFC-xxxx' as 'DCP-xxxx'. DCP models are not equipped with a fax function.
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General Information
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Control Panel Overview
MFC-J491DW
1. 1.8"(44.9 mm) Liquid Crystal Display
(LCD)
Displays messages to help you set up and
use the machine.
2. Mode buttons
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General Information
3. Settings buttons
Clear/Back
Press to go back to the previous menu
level.
FAX
Press to switch the machine to Fax
mode.
SCAN
Press to switch the machine to Scan
mode.
COPY
Press to switch the machine to Copy
mode.
WEB
Press to switch the machine to Web
mode.
OK
Settings
Press to access the main menu.
Press to select a setting.
d or c
Press to adjust the ring volume while
the machine is idle.
• Press to store Speed Dial and Group
numbers in the machine's memory.
• Press to look up and dial numbers
that are stored in the machine's
memory.
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7. Start buttons
Press to configure the wireless settings
while the machine is idle.
a or b
Press to scroll through the menus and
options.
d or c
• Press to move the cursor left or right
on the LCD.
• Press to either confirm or cancel a
procedure which is in progress.
4. Telephone buttons
Hook
Press before dialling to ensure a fax
machine answers, and then press
Mono Start or Colour Start.
If the machine is in Fax/Tel (F/T) mode
and you pick up the handset of an
external telephone during the F/T ring
(pseudo/double-ring), press Hook to
talk.
Redial/Pause
• Press to redial the last number you
called.
• Press to select and redial the
numbers from the Outgoing Call
history or Caller ID history.
• Press to insert a pause when dialling
numbers.
5. Dial Pad
• Use to dial fax and telephone numbers.
• Use as a keyboard to enter text or
characters.
Mono Start
• Press to start sending faxes in
monochrome.
• Press to start making copies in
monochrome.
• Press to start scanning documents
(in colour or monochrome depending
on the scan setting).
Colour Start
• Press to start sending faxes in full
colour.
• Press to start making copies in full
colour.
• Press to start scanning documents
(in colour or monochrome depending
on the scan setting).
8. Power On/Off
Press to turn the machine on.
Press and hold down to turn the
machine off. The LCD displays
[Shutting Down] and stays on for a
few seconds before turning itself off. If you
have connected an external telephone or
TAD, it is always available.
If you turn the machine off using , it
will still clean the print head periodically to
maintain print quality. To prolong print
head life, provide better ink efficiency, and
maintain print quality, keep your machine
connected to a power source at all times.
6. Stop/Exit
• Press to stop an operation.
• Press to exit from a menu.
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1. 1.8"(44.9 mm) Liquid Crystal Display
(LCD)
Displays messages to help you set up and
use the machine.
2. Number of Copies
Press + to increase or - to decrease the
number of copies.
3. Warning icon
The warning icon lights up when there is
an error or maintenance message.
4. Settings buttons
Clear/Back
Press to go back to the previous menu
level.
Settings
Press to access the main menu.
OK
Press to select a setting.
WiFi
Press to configure the wireless settings
while the machine is idle.
a or b
Press to scroll through the menus and
options.
d or c
• Press to move the cursor left or right
on the LCD.
• Press to either confirm or cancel a
procedure which is in progress.
5. Mode buttons
SCAN
Press to switch the machine to Scan
mode.
PHOTO
Press to switch the machine to Photo
mode.
WEB
Press to switch the machine to Web
mode.
6. Stop/Exit
• Press to stop an operation.
• Press to exit from a menu.
7. Start buttons
Mono Start
• Press to start making copies in
monochrome.
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• Press to start scanning documents
(in colour or monochrome depending
on the scan setting).
Colour Start
• Press to start making copies in full
colour.
• Press to start scanning documents
(in colour or monochrome depending
on the scan setting).
8. Power On/Off
Press to turn the machine on.
Press and hold down to turn the
machine off. The LCD displays
[Shutting Down] and stays on for a
few seconds before turning itself off.
If you turn the machine off using
will still clean the print head periodically to
maintain print quality. To prolong print
head life, provide better ink efficiency, and
maintain print quality, keep your machine
connected to a power source at all times.
, it
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LCD Overview
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FaxFax
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Press Start
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Quality
Plai n P a p e r
Paper Type
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MFC-J491DW
This screen shows the machine’s status when
the machine is idle. When displayed, this
indicates that your machine is ready for the
next command.
Home Screen
1. Quiet Mode
3. [Ink]
Displays the approximate available ink
volume.
When an ink cartridge is near the end of
its life or having a problem, an error icon is
displayed on the ink colour.
4. Date and Time
Displays the date and time set on the
machine.
5. Faxes in Memory
Displays how many received faxes are in
the machine's memory.
6. Receive Mode
Displays the current Receive Mode.
(For some countries)
When the Distinctive Ring feature is
turned on, the LCD displays [D/R].
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This icon appears when the [Quiet
Mode] setting is set to [On].
The Quiet Mode setting can reduce
printing noise. When Quiet Mode is turned
on, the print speed becomes slower.
For more detailed information, see the
Online User's Guide.
2. Wireless Status
Each icon in the following table shows the
wireless network status:
The wireless network is connected.
A three-level indicator in the Home
screen displays the current
wireless signal strength.
The wireless access point cannot
be detected.
The wireless setting is disabled.
(For New Zealand)
When the FaxAbility feature is turned on,
the LCD displays [D/R].
DCP-J572DW
The LCD shows the machine’s status when
the machine is idle.
Home Screen
1. Wireless Status
Each icon in the following table shows the
wireless network status:
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The wireless network is connected.
A three-level indicator in each of
the Home screens displays the
current wireless signal strength.
The wireless access point cannot
be detected.
The wireless setting is disabled.
You can configure wireless settings by
pressing WiFi on the control panel.
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Paper Handling
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Load Paper
Load the paper in the paper tray as follows.
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Fan the stack of paper well.
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Tray #1 How to Load Paper
A4/Letter
Executive
Tray
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Adjust the paper
guides.
Adjust the paper
guides.
How to Load Paper
Slide the whole output
paper tray cover.
B5/B6 (JIS)
A5/A6
Photo 2L
Index card
Envelopes
Photo
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Supported only in some countries.
Photo Paper
(DCP-J572DW)
Photo
Photo L
Paper Handling
Printing surface: Face down
Printing surface: Face down
Printing surface: Face
down
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