Brother MFC-J480DW user manual

To scan a document on your Brother MFC-J480DW, please follow these steps:
1. Make sure the printer is powered on and connected to your computer or network.
. Open the document or image you want to scan on your computer.
3. Place the document or photo you want to scan on the scanner glass or in the document feeder.
4. On the printer's control panel, navigate the display screen to select "Scan" or "Scan to PC" option.
5. Use the arrow keys to choose the scan settings such as scan type (color, black & white, etc.), resolution, file format, etc.
6. Once you have selected the desired settings, press the "Start" or "Scan" button on the printer.
7. The scanned document will be sent to your computer or the destination you selected. It might show up as a pop-up window on your computer or be saved to a designated folder, depending on your settings.
Make sure you have installed the necessary printer drivers and software on your computer before scanning. If you haven't, visit Brother's official website and download the appropriate software for your operating system.

To start your Brother MFC-J480DW printer, follow these steps:
1. Connect the power cord to the printer and plug it into a power outlet.
. Press the power button on the printer to turn it on. The power button is typically located on the front control panel or the top of the printer.
3. Wait for the printer to initialize and enter the standby mode. This may take a few moments.
4. On your computer or mobile device, make sure you are connected to the same network as the printer.
5. Install the necessary printer drivers and software on your computer. You can download the drivers from the official Brother website or use the installation CD provided with the printer.
6. Once the drivers are installed, open a document or image you want to print.
7. Choose the print option from the application's menu or press Ctrl+P (Windows) or Command+P (Mac) to open the print dialog box.
8. Select your Brother printer from the list of available printers.
9. Configure the print settings such as paper size, orientation, and print quality if required.
10. Click on the "Print" button to start printing the document.
If you encounter any issues during the setup or printing process, refer to the printer's user manual or visit the Brother Support website for troubleshooting guides and assistance.

To connect your Brother MFC-J480DW printer to Wi-Fi, follow these steps:
1. Make sure your printer is turned on and connected to a power source.
2. On the printer's control panel, press the Menu button and select the Network option using the up and down arrow keys. Press OK.
3. Select the WLAN option and press OK.
4. Choose the Setup Wizard option and press OK.
5. The printer will start searching for available wireless networks. Select your Wi-Fi network from the list and press OK.
6. If your network is password-protected, enter the Wi-Fi password using the alphanumeric keypad on the control panel. Use the arrow keys to navigate between characters and press OK after entering each character.
7. Once the correct password is entered, press OK to apply the settings. The printer will attempt to connect to your Wi-Fi network.
8. After successfully connecting to Wi-Fi, the printer will display "Connected" on the control panel.
That's it! Your Brother MFC-J480DW printer is now connected to your Wi-Fi network and ready to use wirelessly.