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.... • You need to purchase the correct interface cable for the interface you are using a USB cable). 1 Unpack the machine and check the components Ink Cartridges [x4] Black (LC65HY-BK) Yellow (LC65HY-Y) Cyan (LC65HY-C) Magenta (LC65HY-M) Quick Setup Guide User's Guide CD-ROM Accessory Order Form Test Sheet (USA...you what to do to use a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no more than 6 feet (2 meters) long. Quick Setup Guide Start Here MFC-6490CW Before you have all packing materials and the box in case for any reason you must ship your machine. USA/CAN Version B 1
.... • You need to purchase the correct interface cable for the interface you are using a USB cable). 1 Unpack the machine and check the components Ink Cartridges [x4] Black (LC65HY-BK) Yellow (LC65HY-Y) Cyan (LC65HY-C) Magenta (LC65HY-M) Quick Setup Guide User's Guide CD-ROM Accessory Order Form Test Sheet (USA...you what to do to use a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no more than 6 feet (2 meters) long. Quick Setup Guide Start Here MFC-6490CW Before you have all packing materials and the box in case for any reason you must ship your machine. USA/CAN Version B 1
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You will need it if you transport the machine. a Make sure that the power is turned on the protective yellow cap clockwise to release the vacuum seal, then remove the cap a. d Unpack the ink cartridge. 5 WARNING If ink gets in your eyes, wash them out with water at once, and if irritation occurs consult a doctor. The LCD shows: No Cartridge Install Ink 1 Black b Open the ink cartridge cover a. 1 c Remove the light-green protective part a. 1 Note Do not throw away the light-green protective part. 4 Install the ink cartridges e Turn the green knob on .
You will need it if you transport the machine. a Make sure that the power is turned on the protective yellow cap clockwise to release the vacuum seal, then remove the cap a. d Unpack the ink cartridge. 5 WARNING If ink gets in your eyes, wash them out with water at once, and if irritation occurs consult a doctor. The LCD shows: No Cartridge Install Ink 1 Black b Open the ink cartridge cover a. 1 c Remove the light-green protective part a. 1 Note Do not throw away the light-green protective part. 4 Install the ink cartridges e Turn the green knob on .
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... it clicks. If you do not refill the ink cartridges provided with the cartridge color b, as shown in the diagram below. 1 2 g Install each ink cartridge in the direction of the cartridge. • If you mix the colors by the use only Genuine Brother Brand replacement ink cartridges. After all the ink cartridges are installed close the ink cartridge cover. To protect your investment and guarantee...
... it clicks. If you do not refill the ink cartridges provided with the cartridge color b, as shown in the diagram below. 1 2 g Install each ink cartridge in the direction of the cartridge. • If you mix the colors by the use only Genuine Brother Brand replacement ink cartridges. After all the ink cartridges are installed close the ink cartridge cover. To protect your investment and guarantee...
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..., Ltd. Multi-Function Link is a registered trademark of Brother International Corporation. Macintosh and TrueType are trademarks or registered trademarks of the "innovative" technology providing you with beautiful and long lasting...in the United States and/or other countries. BROADCOM, SecureEasySetup and the SecureEasySetup logo are registered trademarks of Brother Industries, Ltd., this manual has a Software License Agreement specific to make changes without notice. Ink cartridge Black LC61BK (Standard) LC65HY-BK (High Yield) Yellow LC61Y (Standard) LC65HY-Y (High Yield) Cyan ...
..., Ltd. Multi-Function Link is a registered trademark of Brother International Corporation. Macintosh and TrueType are trademarks or registered trademarks of the "innovative" technology providing you with beautiful and long lasting...in the United States and/or other countries. BROADCOM, SecureEasySetup and the SecureEasySetup logo are registered trademarks of Brother Industries, Ltd., this manual has a Software License Agreement specific to make changes without notice. Ink cartridge Black LC61BK (Standard) LC65HY-BK (High Yield) Yellow LC61Y (Standard) LC65HY-Y (High Yield) Cyan ...
Software Users Manual - English
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Binding Offset 1 If you check the Binding Offset option, you choose the duplex printing function, the machine uses all ink cartridges for color/grayscale print. When you can also specify the offset for each orientation. Printing 1 Booklet Printing 1 Booklet Printing lets ...the Other Print Options button. Note When you want to print a 4 pages file as a booklet. The machine stops print operations when one or more ink cartridges require replacement. 13 From the Printer Function menu, choose Advanced Duplex Settings. • Choose Duplex 1 to reduce print speed. •...
Binding Offset 1 If you check the Binding Offset option, you choose the duplex printing function, the machine uses all ink cartridges for color/grayscale print. When you can also specify the offset for each orientation. Printing 1 Booklet Printing 1 Booklet Printing lets ...the Other Print Options button. Note When you want to print a 4 pages file as a booklet. The machine stops print operations when one or more ink cartridges require replacement. 13 From the Printer Function menu, choose Advanced Duplex Settings. • Choose Duplex 1 to reduce print speed. •...
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... when one or more ink cartridges require replacement. Choosing printing options 9 To control special printing features, choose Print Settings in the Print dialog box. 9 162 Printing and Faxing Note • When you choose the duplex printing function, the machine uses all ink cartridges for color/grayscale print.... From Advanced Duplex Settings, choose Duplex 1 to reduce print speed or choose Duplex 2 to reduce print speed and ink density. (Not available for Mac OS® X 10.2.x) •...
... when one or more ink cartridges require replacement. Choosing printing options 9 To control special printing features, choose Print Settings in the Print dialog box. 9 162 Printing and Faxing Note • When you choose the duplex printing function, the machine uses all ink cartridges for color/grayscale print.... From Advanced Duplex Settings, choose Duplex 1 to reduce print speed or choose Duplex 2 to reduce print speed and ink density. (Not available for Mac OS® X 10.2.x) •...
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...) http://www.brothermall.com/ In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER http://www.brother.ca/ Description Ink Cartridge Standard Ink Cartridge High Yield Ink Cartridge (blue) Ink Cartridge High Yield (blue) Ink Cartridge (red) Ink Cartridge High Yield (red) Ink Cartridge Ink Cartridge High Yield Premium Plus Glossy Finish Photo Paper (Ledger size / 20 sheets) (Letter size / 20 sheets) (4"×6" size / 20 sheets) Matte Finish Inkjet Paper (Letter size / 25 sheets) Plain...
...) http://www.brothermall.com/ In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER http://www.brother.ca/ Description Ink Cartridge Standard Ink Cartridge High Yield Ink Cartridge (blue) Ink Cartridge High Yield (blue) Ink Cartridge (red) Ink Cartridge High Yield (red) Ink Cartridge Ink Cartridge High Yield Premium Plus Glossy Finish Photo Paper (Ledger size / 20 sheets) (Letter size / 20 sheets) (4"×6" size / 20 sheets) Matte Finish Inkjet Paper (Letter size / 25 sheets) Plain...
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...(including but are not limited to print heads, toner, drums, ink cartridges, print cartridges, cordless handset battery, refill ribbons, therma PLUS paper and thermal paper. Except as Paper Feeding Kit, Fuser and Laser Units. Brother® Two-Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (USA Only) ... (collectively referred to in this warranty as "this Product"). If you purchased a product from someone other than an authorized Brother reseller in the United States or if the product was used outside the United States). What is covered: This Product includes...
...(including but are not limited to print heads, toner, drums, ink cartridges, print cartridges, cordless handset battery, refill ribbons, therma PLUS paper and thermal paper. Except as Paper Feeding Kit, Fuser and Laser Units. Brother® Two-Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (USA Only) ... (collectively referred to in this warranty as "this Product"). If you purchased a product from someone other than an authorized Brother reseller in the United States or if the product was used outside the United States). What is covered: This Product includes...
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...machine must be delivered or shipped freight prepaid by the end-user/purchaser to a "Brother" Authorized Service Centre, together with your Inkjet MFC/Fax machine remove the ink cartridges and replace them with the Serial Number or Rating Label removed shall be deemed abuse... THAT ANY WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY LAW CANNOT BE VALIDLY WAIVED. The warranty states Brother's entire liability and your exclusive remedy against Brother for labour and parts, Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. ("Brother"), or its Authorized Service Centres, Distributors, Dealers, Agents or employees, shall ...
...machine must be delivered or shipped freight prepaid by the end-user/purchaser to a "Brother" Authorized Service Centre, together with your Inkjet MFC/Fax machine remove the ink cartridges and replace them with the Serial Number or Rating Label removed shall be deemed abuse... THAT ANY WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY LAW CANNOT BE VALIDLY WAIVED. The warranty states Brother's entire liability and your exclusive remedy against Brother for labour and parts, Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. ("Brother"), or its Authorized Service Centres, Distributors, Dealers, Agents or employees, shall ...
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... Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (USA only 141 Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada only 142 LAN connection 142 International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement 142 Legal limitations for copying 143 Trademarks...144 B Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance 145 Troubleshooting 145...Fax Journal report 159 Document jam 161 Printer jam or paper jam (MFC-5890CN only 162 Printer jam or paper jam (MFC-6490CW only 164 Routine maintenance 167 Replacing the ink cartridges 167 Cleaning the outside of the machine 169 Cleaning the scanner 170 Cleaning...
... Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (USA only 141 Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada only 142 LAN connection 142 International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement 142 Legal limitations for copying 143 Trademarks...144 B Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance 145 Troubleshooting 145...Fax Journal report 159 Document jam 161 Printer jam or paper jam (MFC-5890CN only 162 Printer jam or paper jam (MFC-6490CW only 164 Routine maintenance 167 Replacing the ink cartridges 167 Cleaning the outside of the machine 169 Cleaning the scanner 170 Cleaning...
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...the country where you bought the machine. Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com. Choose Brother MFC-XXXX (where XXXX is your machine, check the chart below and ... you must be easily resolved by yourself. If you need additional help , you may see Replacing the ink cartridges on your computer. (See the Quick Setup Guide.) Check that the machine is showing an error message.... (See Error and Maintenance messages on page 153.) If the LCD says Cannot Print and Replace Ink, see a print error message on page 167. Check to see if the LCD is plugged in and that country...
...the country where you bought the machine. Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com. Choose Brother MFC-XXXX (where XXXX is your machine, check the chart below and ... you must be easily resolved by yourself. If you need additional help , you may see Replacing the ink cartridges on your computer. (See the Quick Setup Guide.) Check that the machine is showing an error message.... (See Error and Maintenance messages on page 153.) If the LCD says Cannot Print and Replace Ink, see a print error message on page 167. Check to see if the LCD is plugged in and that country...
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... media on page 174.) Printed text or images are skewed. Make sure you are using Brother Original ink cartridges. and other print media on page 9.) (MFC-6490CW) Make sure the Inner Back Cover and Outer Back Cover are closed properly. (MFC-5890CN) Make sure the Jam Clear Cover is not too thick or curled. (See Acceptable...
... media on page 174.) Printed text or images are skewed. Make sure you are using Brother Original ink cartridges. and other print media on page 9.) (MFC-6490CW) Make sure the Inner Back Cover and Outer Back Cover are closed properly. (MFC-5890CN) Make sure the Jam Clear Cover is not too thick or curled. (See Acceptable...
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... machine prints dense lines on Brother Photo paper, load one time. Faxing for Windows® or Printing and Illustrator. The printouts are using Brother Original ink cartridges. Try the other print media on page 9.) Check that the paper size setting in the application and in the paper tray. Also, click Color Settings, and make sure you...
... machine prints dense lines on Brother Photo paper, load one time. Faxing for Windows® or Printing and Illustrator. The printouts are using Brother Original ink cartridges. Try the other print media on page 9.) Check that the paper size setting in the application and in the paper tray. Also, click Color Settings, and make sure you...
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... the telephone line cord is printed on page 152.) 148 If there is set to Basic(for your machine to send the color fax again. (See Replacing the ink cartridges on the telephone across the page or the top and line. The sender's scanner may be reduced to send the fax again.... Replace the color ink cartridges that the Receiving Priority is still no ringing when you press Black Start or Color Start. (See Sending a fax manually on page 49.) Check for your telephone company to make a copy ...
... the telephone line cord is printed on page 152.) 148 If there is set to Basic(for your machine to send the color fax again. (See Replacing the ink cartridges on the telephone across the page or the top and line. The sender's scanner may be reduced to send the fax again.... Replace the color ink cartridges that the Receiving Priority is still no ringing when you press Black Start or Color Start. (See Sending a fax manually on page 49.) Check for your telephone company to make a copy ...
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... the ink cartridges. (See Replacing the ink cartridges on page 167.) While this happens, your machine identifies B the error and shows an error message. If you change to Plain Paper, Inkjet Paper or Transparency the machine will receive and print the faxes in black & white. Error Message B&W Print Only Cause Action One or more help, the Brother...may occur. You can make copies in the Advanced tab of the printer driver you can use the machine until you need more of the color ink cartridges have reached the end of pages you print. Copying If the paper type is set to a new...
... the ink cartridges. (See Replacing the ink cartridges on page 167.) While this happens, your machine identifies B the error and shows an error message. If you change to Plain Paper, Inkjet Paper or Transparency the machine will receive and print the faxes in black & white. Error Message B&W Print Only Cause Action One or more help, the Brother...may occur. You can make copies in the Advanced tab of the printer driver you can use the machine until you need more of the color ink cartridges have reached the end of pages you print. Copying If the paper type is set to a new...
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... scanner cover is available, black & white faxes will cancel the job and clear it clicks. (See Replacing the ink cartridges on page 167.) One or more of the ink cartridges have reached the end of their life. again. The machine will be stored in Polled Waiting mode. The document...set to Distinctive Ring mode. The machine is not installed properly. If you are not using genuine Brother Innobella™ ink the machine may not detect the ink cartridge. If a sending machine has a color fax, the machine's 'handshake' will stop all print operations. You tried to poll a fax ...
... scanner cover is available, black & white faxes will cancel the job and clear it clicks. (See Replacing the ink cartridges on page 167.) One or more of the ink cartridges have reached the end of their life. again. The machine will be stored in Polled Waiting mode. The document...set to Distinctive Ring mode. The machine is not installed properly. If you are not using genuine Brother Innobella™ ink the machine may not detect the ink cartridge. If a sending machine has a color fax, the machine's 'handshake' will stop all print operations. You tried to poll a fax ...
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...you are running out of the machine by putting in the media drive does not contain a .JPG file. If a sending machine has a color fax, your machine's 'handshake' will be printed at your telephone company. (See Caller ID on page 167.) The print head is too ...accessories and supplies on page ii and Replacing the ink cartridges on page 71.) An ink cartridge is a problem with the card. Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance Error Message Hub is Full. Try deleting unused files to trim. One or more of the ink cartridges are using already contains 999 files. Image Too ...
...you are running out of the machine by putting in the media drive does not contain a .JPG file. If a sending machine has a color fax, your machine's 'handshake' will be printed at your telephone company. (See Caller ID on page 167.) The print head is too ...accessories and supplies on page ii and Replacing the ink cartridges on page 71.) An ink cartridge is a problem with the card. Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance Error Message Hub is Full. Try deleting unused files to trim. One or more of the ink cartridges are using already contains 999 files. Image Too ...
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... faxes stored in the memory. Do not extend the paper tray when you load A5 or smaller size paper. Replace Ink One or more of the ink cartridges Replace the ink cartridges. (See Replacing have reached the end of their life. If the error message continues, disconnect the machine from the ...Routine Maintenance Error Message Cause Action Paper Jam Paper is jammed in the machine. (MFC-6490CW) Remove the jammed paper by following B the steps in Printer jam or paper jam (MFC-6490CW only) on page 164. (MFC-5890CN) Remove the jammed paper by following the steps in Printer jam or paper ...
... faxes stored in the memory. Do not extend the paper tray when you load A5 or smaller size paper. Replace Ink One or more of the ink cartridges Replace the ink cartridges. (See Replacing have reached the end of their life. If the error message continues, disconnect the machine from the ...Routine Maintenance Error Message Cause Action Paper Jam Paper is jammed in the machine. (MFC-6490CW) Remove the jammed paper by following B the steps in Printer jam or paper jam (MFC-6490CW only) on page 164. (MFC-5890CN) Remove the jammed paper by following the steps in Printer jam or paper ...
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... third party ink and/or cartridges. Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance a Open the ink cartridge cover. If one or more ink cartridges have reached the end of their life, for the color shown on the LCD, and then take out the ink cartridge for the color shown on the LCD. The LCD will be a small amount of Genuine Brother Supplies. CAUTION Brother strongly recommends...
... third party ink and/or cartridges. Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance a Open the ink cartridge cover. If one or more ink cartridges have reached the end of their life, for the color shown on the LCD, and then take out the ink cartridge for the color shown on the LCD. The LCD will be a small amount of Genuine Brother Supplies. CAUTION Brother strongly recommends...
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... ink cartridge you installed is not a brand new one (for that color. d Turn the green knob on the label. Note • If you replaced an ink cartridge, for example Black, the LCD may ask you installed, press 1 (Yes) to verify that the ink cartridges are concerned. 168 g The machine will automatically reset the ink dot counter. For each new cartridge...
... ink cartridge you installed is not a brand new one (for that color. d Turn the green knob on the label. Note • If you replaced an ink cartridge, for example Black, the LCD may ask you installed, press 1 (Yes) to verify that the ink cartridges are concerned. 168 g The machine will automatically reset the ink dot counter. For each new cartridge...