Brother MFC-J6535DW(XL) Quick Setup Guide

Manuals in Spanish for this model are available at 

Manuales en Español para este modelo están disponibles en 

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•  Most of the illustrations in this Quick Setup Guide show the MFC-J6935DW.

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

machine.

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We recommend using a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no more than 16 feet 

(5 meters) long.
Ethernet (Network) cable

Use a straight-through Category5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable for 10BASE-T or 

100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Network.

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For loading other paper sizes and types, see Paper Handling in the Basic User’s Guide.

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The components included in the box may differ depending on your country.

Pull the paper tray completely out of 

the machine as shown by the arrow.

Fan the paper well.

Connect the telephone line cord.

Use the jack marked 

LINE and guide 

the cord out the back of the machine.

Lift the scanner cover.

Close the scanner cover.

Follow the Touchscreen instructions to unpack and 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 Touchscreen instructions to 

configure the machine settings.
•  Check print quality

•  Configure the tray or paper size settings

•  View operation tips

•  Set Brother LCD Message defaults

•  Print the installation sheet

Open the ink cartridge cover and remove 

the orange protective part from the machine.

Load the paper in the tray.

Connect the power cord. The machine 

will power on automatically.

Adjust the paper guides.

Do not exceed this 

mark (bbb).

If you are 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 Touchscreen more easily.

Follow the Touchscreen instructions to store 

the orange protective part inside the machine. 

If you must transport the machine, remove 

the ink cartridges and replace this part.

Pull out the paper support 

until it locks into place.

Slowly push the paper tray 

completely into the machine.

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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.

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•  Black

•  Yellow

•  Cyan

•  Magenta

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 Overview in chapter 6 

of the Basic User’s Guide.

Press 

 

[Settings] > [All Settings] > 

[Initial Setup] > [Local Language].

Press your language.

Press  .

Press 

 

[Settings] > [All Settings] > 

[Fax] > [Setup Receive] > [Receive Mode].

Press your preferred Receive Mode.

Press  .

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] > [All Settings] > 

[Initial Setup] > [Station ID] > [Fax].

Enter your fax number (up to 20 digits) on the Touchscreen, 

and then press 

[OK].

Press 

[Name].

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

and then press 

[OK].

Press  .

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

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

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

The latest manuals are available at the Brother Solutions Center:

Follow the Touchscreen instructions 

to set the date and time.

Quickly shake just the 

black 

ink cartridge horizontally 

15 times as shown, before 

inserting it into the machine.

Watch our FAQ Videos for help 

with setting up your Brother 

machine.