Incwadi Yomsebenzisi Yephrinta Engenantambo ye-Brother MFC-J1012DW

1. Isingeniso

The Brother MFC-J1012DW is a versatile color inkjet all-in-one printer designed for home, home office, or small office environments. It offers robust features including printing, copying, scanning, and faxing capabilities. This manual provides essential information for setting up, operating, and maintaining your device to ensure optimal performance.

Umfanekiso 1: Ngaphambili view of the Brother MFC-J1012DW Wireless Inkjet All-in-One Printer.

2. Setha

2.1 Ukuvula Ibhokisi Nokulungiselela Kokuqala

1. Khipha ngokucophelela iphrinta ephaketheni layo.
2. Remove all orange protective tape and packing materials from the exterior and interior of the printer. Refer to the quick setup guide included in the box for specific locations.
3. Beka iphrinta endaweni eqinile, eyisicaba.

2.2 Ukufakwa Kwekhatriji Kayinki

1. Vula ikhava ye-inki.
2. Unpack the included starter ink cartridges.
3. Insert each cartridge into its corresponding color slot until it clicks into place.
4. Close the ink cartridge cover. The printer will initiate an ink charging process.

2.3 Ukuxhuma Amandla

1. Xhuma intambo kagesi kokufakwayo kwamandla kwephrinta.
2. Xhuma enye ingxenye yentambo yamandla endaweni kagesi esekelwe phansi.
3. Cindezela inkinobho yamandla ukuze uvule iphrinta.

2.4 Wireless Network Setup

The MFC-J1012DW supports wireless connectivity (Wi-Fi) and Wi-Fi Direct. You can configure the wireless settings directly from the printer's 1.8" color display or using the Brother Mobile Connect app.

1. On the printer's display, navigate to the Network settings.
2. Select 'WLAN' and then 'Setup Wizard'.
3. The printer will search for available networks. Select your network from the list.
4. Enter your network password (SSID) if prompted.
5. Qinisekisa uxhumano.

2.5 Ukufakwa Kwesofthiwe Nokushayela

For full functionality, install the necessary drivers and software on your computer or mobile device.

1. Okwamakhompyutha: Visit the official Brother support website for your model to download the latest drivers and utilities.
2. Ngamadivayisi Eselula: Landa ifayela le- UMfoweth Mobile Connect app from your device's app store (Apple App Store or Google Play Store). This app allows for easy printing, scanning, copying, and device management from your smartphone or tablet.

Figure 2: Screenshot of the Brother Mobile Connect App, illustrating remote print, scan, copy, and printer management features.

3. Iziqondiso Zokusebenza

3.1 Ukulayisha Iphepha

1. Vula ithreyi yephepha etholakala ngaphambili kwephrinta.
2. Lungisa iziqondiso zephepha ukuze zilingane nosayizi wephepha lakho.
3. Load up to 150 sheets of paper into the tray. Ensure the paper is not creased or curled.
4. Vala ithreyi lephepha.

3.2 Ukuphrinta Imibhalo

The printer supports print speeds of up to 17 ppm for black and white and 9 ppm for color.

1. From your computer or mobile device, open the document or image you wish to print.
2. Select the print option.
3. Choose the Brother MFC-J1012DW from the list of available printers.
4. Adjust print settings such as paper size, print quality, and color/monochrome.
5. For two-sided (duplex) printing, select the duplex option in your print settings.
6. Chofoza okuthi 'Phrinta'.

3.3 Ukuskena Imibhalo

The printer features both a flatbed scanner and a 20-page Automatic Document Feeder (ADF).

1. Ukusebenzisa i-Flatbed: Lift the scanner lid, place the document face down on the scanner glass, and close the lid.
2. Using the ADF: Load up to 20 pages face up into the Automatic Document Feeder.
3. From the printer's 1.8" color display, select 'Scan'.
4. Choose your desired scan destination (e.g., computer, email, Cloud service).
5. Adjust scan settings as needed (e.g., resolution, color mode).
6. Cindezela okuthi 'Qala'.

Figure 3: A user placing a document on the scanner glass of the Brother MFC-J1012DW for scanning.

3.4 Ukukopisha Imibhalo

1. Beka idokhumenti yakho engilazini yesikena noma ku-ADF.
2. On the printer's display, select 'Copy'.
3. Enter the number of copies and adjust settings like enlargement/reduction or quality.
4. Cindezela okuthi 'Qala'.

3.5 Ukuthumela Imibhalo Ngefeksi

The MFC-J1012DW includes fax functionality.

1. Beka idokhumenti yakho engilazini yesikena noma ku-ADF.
2. On the printer's display, select 'Fax'.
3. Faka inombolo yefeksi yomamukeli.
4. Cindezela okuthi 'Qala'.

3.6 Using the Brother Mobile Connect App

The Brother Mobile Connect app provides a user-friendly interface for managing your printer from virtually anywhere.

• Remote Print: Send print jobs directly from your smartphone or tablet.
• Scan to Mobile: Scan documents directly to your mobile device.
• Ukuphathwa Kwedivayisi: Monitor ink levels, check printer status, and access settings.

3.7 Brother Page Gauge

The unique Brother Page Gauge feature estimates how much ink you have used and how much remains, helping you avoid running out of ink unexpectedly.

4. Isondlo

4.1 Ink Cartridge Replacement

When an ink cartridge runs low or is empty, the printer's display will indicate which cartridge needs replacement. The MFC-J1012DW is compatible with LC401 and LC401XL ink cartridges.

1. Vula ikhava ye-inki.
2. Press the release lever for the empty cartridge and remove it.
3. Unpack a new genuine Brother ink cartridge.
4. Insert the new cartridge firmly into its correct slot until it clicks.
5. Vala ikhava ye-cartridge kayinki.

4.2 Ukuphathwa Kwethreyi Lephepha

The 150-sheet capacity adjustable paper tray can accommodate various paper sizes, including letter and legal. Ensure paper guides are properly adjusted to prevent misfeeds.

Figure 4: The Brother MFC-J1012DW printer with paper exiting the tray, highlighting its paper handling capabilities.

5. Ukuxazulula izinkinga

If you encounter issues with your Brother MFC-J1012DW, consider the following common troubleshooting steps:

• Awekho Amandla: Ensure the power cord is securely connected to both the printer and a working electrical outlet.
• Izinkinga Zokuxhuma Okungenantambo: Verify your Wi-Fi network is active and the printer is within range. Re-run the Wireless Setup Wizard if necessary.
• Izinkinga Zekhwalithi Yokuphrinta: Check ink levels using the Page Gauge. Perform a print head cleaning or alignment from the printer's maintenance menu.
• Ama-Paper Jam: Follow the instructions on the printer's display or in the full user guide to clear any jammed paper.
• Printer Offline: Ensure the printer is powered on and connected to your network. Restart both the printer and your computer/router.

For more detailed troubleshooting, refer to the comprehensive online user manual available on the Brother support website or contact Brother customer support.

6. Imininingwane

7. Iwaranti kanye Nokusekela

The Brother MFC-J1012DW comes with a Iwaranti ekhawulelwe yeminyaka engu-1. For technical assistance, free online or live chat support is available for the life of the printer. Visit the official Brother support website for more information and contact options.

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