Brother MFC-J485DW Quick Setup Guide

NOTE specifies the operating environment, conditions for installation, 

or special conditions of use.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not 

avoided, could result in death or serious injuries.

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Load plain Letter/A4 paper

Pull the paper tray completely 

out of the machine.

Open the output paper tray 

cover a.

Connect the telephone line cord.

Use the jack marked 

LINE.

Follow the on-screen instructions to 

install the ink cartridges.

The machine will prepare the ink 

tube system for printing.

When the machine has finished the initial cleaning 

process, follow the on-screen instructions to 

configure the machine settings.
•  Check print quality

•  Set date and time

•  Set Firmware Update Notice

•  Print the installation sheet

Open the ink cartridge cover, and 

then remove the orange protective 

part from the machine.

Fan the paper well and load it in the tray, 

and then adjust the paper guides.

Close the output paper tray cover, and 

then slowly push the tray completely 

into the machine.

Connect the power cord. The machine 

will power on automatically.

If your machine is sharing one telephone line with an external telephone, 

connect it as shown below. Before you connect the external telephone, 

remove the white protective cap c from the 

EXT. jack of the machine.

You can adjust the control panel angle 

to read the LCD more easily.

Pull out the paper support a, and unfold 

the paper support flap b so that the 

printed pages do not fall.

a. 

Extension telephone

b. 

External telephone

c. 

Protective cap

Quick Setup Guide

Read the Product Safety Guide first, then read this Quick Setup Guide for the 

correct installation procedure.

3

Connect the power cord

4

Install starter ink cartridges

5

Machine settings

LEW787001-00

USA/CAN

Version 0

The correct Receive Mode is determined 

by the external devices and telephone 

subscriber services (Voice Mail, 

Distinctive Ring, etc.) you will be using on 

the same line as the Brother machine.

For more information, see Receive Modes 

in chapter 6 of the Basic User’s Guide.

Press 

Settings.

Press a or b to select the following:

Select 

[Initial Setup]. Press OK.

Select 

[Local Language]. Press OK.

Select your language. Press 

OK.

Press 

Stop/Exit.

Press 

Settings.

Press a or b to select the following:

Select 

[Fax]. Press OK.

Select 

[Setup Receive]. Press OK.

Select 

[Receive Mode]. Press OK.

Press your preferred Receive Mode. 

Press 

OK.

Press 

Stop/Exit.

Store your name and fax number so the 

machine prints it on all outgoing fax pages.

For more information, see Enter Text on 

Your Brother Machine in Appendix of the 

Basic User’s Guide.

Press 

Settings.

Press a or b to select the following:

Select 

[Initial Setup]. Press OK.

Select 

[Station ID]. Press OK.

Enter your fax number (up to 20 digits) using the dial pad, 

and then press 

OK.

Enter your name (up to 20 characters) using the dial pad, 

and then press 

OK.

Press 

Stop/Exit.

6

Choose your language  

(if needed)

8

Set your Station ID

If you are not using your machine as a fax, go to 

2

Connect the telephone line cord

If you are not using your machine as a fax, go to 

7

Choose the correct Receive Mode

If you are not using your machine as a fax, go to 

Unpack the machine and check the components

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.

Manuals in Spanish for these models are available at 

Manuales en Español para este modelo están disponibles en 

•  Most of the illustrations in this Quick Setup Guide show the MFC-J480DW.

•  Save all packing materials and the box in case for any reason you must ship your 

machine.

• 

We recommend using a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no more than 6 feet 

(2 meters) long.

•  Black

•  Yellow

•  Cyan

•  Magenta

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Watch our FAQ Videos for help 

with setting up your Brother 

machine.

Visit the Brother support website