brother DCP-J1050DW Inkjet Printer Installation Guide
- June 6, 2024
- Brother
Table of Contents
brother DCP-J1050DW Inkjet Printer
Unpack the machine and check the components
Remove the protective tape or film covering the machine and the supplies. The
components included in the box may differ depending on your
country.
NOTE
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Save all packing materials and the box in case you must ship your machine.
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You must purchase the correct interface cable for the interface you want to use. Use a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no more than 2 metres long.
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Brother aims to reduce waste and save the raw materials and energy required for their production. Read more about our environmental work at www.brotherearth.com.
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Most of the illustrations in this Quick Setup Guide show the MFC-J1010DW.
Load plain A4 paper in the paper tray
- Open the output paper tray cover 1.
- Adjust the paper guides. Fan the paper well and load it in the tray.
- Close the output paper tray cover, and then slowly push the tray completely into the machine.
- Pull out the paper support a, and unfold the paper support flap b so that the printed pages do not fall.
After finishing the machine setup, you can change the paper type or size. For more information about paper handling, see the Online User’s Guide at support.brother.com/manuals.
Connect the power cord
NOTE: You can adjust the control panel angle to read the LCD more easily.
Select your country or language
After turning the machine on, you may need to set your country or language (depending on your machine). If required, follow the LCD instructions.
Install the inbox ink cartridges
Open the ink cartridge cover and remove the orange protective part from the
machine.
NOTE: Do not throw away the orange protective part. You will need it if
you transport the machine.
Follow the LCD instructions to install the ink cartridges. Close the ink cartridge cover. The machine will prepare the ink tube system for printing.
NOTE: The first time you install a set of ink cartridges, the machine will use an amount of ink to fill the ink delivery tubes for high-quality printouts. This process will only happen once.
Set the date and time
Follow the LCD instructions to set the date and time. After setting the date and time, you can set the Firmware Update defaults.
Check the print quality
Follow the LCD instructions, and then press [OK] or c. The machine prints the Print Quality Check Sheet. Follow the LCD instructions to check the quality of the four colour blocks on the sheet, and then start the cleaning procedure if required.
Adjust the print alignment (recommended)
To adjust the print alignment before using your machine, press [Start]
Follow the LCD instructions to print the Adjustment Sheet. The black circle mark is located in the upper left corner of the sheet. Place the Adjustment Sheet face down on the scanner glass. Make sure the black circle mark is in the upper left corner of the scanner glass. Follow the LCD instructions and complete adjusting the alignment. When finished, remove the Adjustment Sheet from the scanner glass.
Clear the LCD notifications
If any notifications appear on the LCD, clear them by pressing OK or
selecting [OK] depending on your model.
Select your language (if needed)
DCP-J1050DW / MFC-J1010DW
- Press Settings.
- Press a or b to select the following:
- Select [Initial Setup], and then press OK.
- Select [Local Language], and then press OK.
- Select your language, and then press OK.
- Press Stop/Exit.
DCP-J1140DW
- Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [Initial Setup] > [Local Language].
- Press your language.
- Press home button.
Connect the telephone line cord (MFC-J1010DW only)
If you are not using your machine as a fax, go to 12 . For more information on
using the fax feature, see the Online User’s Guide.
(For Europe)
We can send you a genuine Brother cord free of charge if you need one. To
contact us, visit www.brother.eu.
Connect your computer or mobile device to your machine
Follow these steps to complete the setup using one of the connection types
available on your machine.
Visit setup.brother.com to download and install
Brother software. 
Follow the on-screen instructions and prompts.
NOTE: For USB Connection, locate the correct port inside the machine as
shown.
Setup Finished
You can now print and scan using your machine. To check for the latest firmware, visit support.brother.com/up7.
Important Notice for Network Security:
The default password to manage this machine’s settings is located on the back of the machine and marked “Pwd”. We recommend immediately changing the default password to protect your machine from unauthorised access.
Manual wireless setup
If the wireless setup is not successful, try to set up the connection
manually.
Find your SSID (Network Name) and Network Key (Password) on your wireless
access point/router and write them in the table provided below.
If you cannot find this information, ask your network administrator or wireless access point/router manufacturer.
DCP-J1050DW / MFC-J1010DW
1. Go to your machine, and press WiFi or on the panel.
2. Press OK to select [Find Wi-Fi Network]. The [Enable WLAN?] message
appears on the LCD.
3. Press c to select Yes.
DCP-J1140DW
Go to your machine, and press > [Find Wi-Fi Network] > [Yes]. Select the SSID
(Network Name) for your access point/ router and enter the Network Key
(Password). When the wireless setup is successful, the LCD displays
[Connected].
If setup is not successful, restart your Brother machine and your wireless access point/router, and repeat 13. Go to 12 to install software.
For detailed machine information and product specifications, see the Online User’s Guide at support.brother.com/manuals.
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