Contents

Online User's Guide MFC-J5945DW
- Table of Contents
- Before You Use Your Brother Machine
  - Definitions of Notes
  - Trademarks
  - Important Note
- Introduction to Your Brother Machine
  - Before Using Your Machine
  - Control Panel Overview
  - Touchscreen LCD Overview
  - Settings Screen Overview
  - Navigate the Touchscreen
  - Set the Ready Screen
  - Set Default Function Screens
  - Access Brother Utilities (Windows)
    - Uninstall the Brother Software and Drivers (Windows)
  - USB / Ethernet Port Locations on Your Brother Machine
- Paper Handling
  - Load Paper
    - Load Paper in Paper Tray #1 / Paper Tray #2
      - Load A4, Letter, or Executive Size Paper in Paper Tray #1 / Paper Tray #2
      - Load A3, Ledger, or Legal Size Paper in Paper Tray #1 / Paper Tray #2
      - Load Photo Paper in Paper Tray #1
      - Load Envelopes in Paper Tray #1
    - Load Paper in the Multi-purpose Tray (MP Tray)
    - Unprintable Area
    - Paper Settings
      - Change the Paper Size and Paper Type
      - Change the Check Paper Size Setting
      - Set a Default Tray Based on Your Task
      - Change Paper Tray Priority
      - Change the Paper Low Notice Setting
    - Acceptable Paper and Other Print Media
      - Recommended Print Media
      - Handle and Use Print Media
      - Choose the Right Print Media
        
        Paper Type and Size for Each Operation
        
        Paper Orientation and Capacity of the Paper Trays
        
        Use the User Defined Paper Size Option in the Printer Driver
        
        Paper Weight and Thickness
  - Load Documents
    - Load Documents in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
    - Load Documents on the Scanner Glass
    - Unscannable Area
- Print
  - Print from Your Computer (Windows)
    - Print a Photo (Windows)
    - Print a Document (Windows)
    - Cancel a Print Job (Windows)
    - Print More Than One Page on a Single Sheet of Paper (N in 1) (Windows)
    - Print as a Poster (Windows)
    - Print on Both Sides of the Paper Automatically (Automatic 2-sided Printing) (Windows)
    - Print as a Booklet Automatically (Windows)
    - Secure Print (Windows)
    - Print a Colour Document in Greyscale (Windows)
    - Prevent Smudged Printouts and Paper Jams (Windows)
    - Use a Preset Print Profile (Windows)
      - Create or Delete Your Print Profile (Windows)
    - Change the Default Print Settings (Windows)
    - Print Settings (Windows)
  - Print from Your Computer (Mac)
    - Print a Photo (Mac)
    - Print a Document (Mac)
    - Print on Both Sides of the Paper Automatically (Automatic 2-sided Printing) (Mac)
    - Print More Than One Page on a Single Sheet of Paper (N in 1) (Mac)
    - Secure Print (Mac)
    - Print a Colour Document in Greyscale (Mac)
    - Prevent Smudged Printouts and Paper Jams (Mac)
    - Print Options (Mac)
  - Print Data Directly from a USB Flash Drive
    - Compatible USB Flash Drives
    - Print Photos Directly from a USB Flash Drive
      - Important Information about Photo Printing
      - Print Photos from a USB Flash Drive on the Brother Machine
        
        Preview and Print Photos from a USB Flash Drive
        
        Print a Photo Index Sheet (Thumbnails) from a USB Flash Drive
        
        Print Photos by Image Number
        
        Print Photos with Auto Cropping
        
        Print Borderless Photos from a USB Flash Drive
        
        Print the Date from Your Photo's Data
        
        Print Settings for Photos
    - Print a PDF File Directly from a USB Flash Drive
- Scan
  - Scan Using the Scan Button on Your Brother Machine
    - Scan Photos and Graphics
    - Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File
    - Save Scanned Data to a USB Flash Drive
      - Compatible USB Flash Drives
    - Scan Multiple Business Cards and Photos (Auto Crop)
    - Scan to an Editable Text File Using OCR
    - Scan to Email Attachment
    - Send Scanned Data to an Email Server
    - Scan to FTP
      - Set up a Scan to FTP Profile
      - Upload Scanned Data to an FTP Server
    - Scan to SSH FTP (SFTP)
      - Set up a Scan to SFTP Profile
      - Create a Client Key Pair Using Web Based Management
      - Export a Client Key Pair Using Web Based Management
      - Import a Server Public Key Using Web Based Management
      - Upload Scanned Data to an SFTP Server
    - Scan to Network (Windows)
      - Set up a Scan to Network Profile
        
        Set the Date and Time Using Web Based Management
      - Upload Scanned Data to a CIFS Server
    - Scan to SharePoint
      - Set up a Scan to SharePoint Profile
      - Upload Scanned Data to a SharePoint Server
    - Web Services for Scanning on Your Network (Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10)
      - Use Web Services to Install Drivers Used for Scanning (Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10)
      - Scan Using Web Services from the Brother Machine (Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10)
      - Configure Scan Settings for Web Services
    - Change Scan Button Settings from ControlCenter4 (Windows)
    - Change Scan Button Settings from Brother iPrint&Scan (Mac)
  - Scan from Your Computer (Windows)
    - Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows)
      - Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows)
        
        Select Document Type Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows)
        
        Custom Scan Settings (Windows)
        
        Change Scan Size Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows)
        
        Crop a Scanned Image Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows)
        
        Print Scanned Data Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows)
        
        Open with an Application Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows)
      - Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows)
      - Scan Both Sides of a Document Automatically Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows)
      - Scan Settings for ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows)
    - Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows)
      - Scan Photos and Graphics Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows)
      - Save Scanned Data to a Folder as a PDF File Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows)
      - Scan Both Sides of a Document Automatically Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows)
      - Scan Both Sides of an ID Card Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows)
      - Scan to Email Attachment Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows)
      - Scan to an Editable Text File (OCR) Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows)
      - Scan to an Office File Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows)
      - Scan Settings for ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows)
    - Scan Using Nuance PaperPort 14SE or Other Windows Applications
      - TWAIN Driver Settings (Windows)
    - Scan Using Windows Fax and Scan
      - WIA Driver Settings (Windows)
    - Install BookScan Enhancer and Whiteboard Enhancer (Windows)
  - Scan from Your Computer (Mac)
    - Scan Using Brother iPrint&Scan (Mac)
    - Scan Using TWAIN-Compliant Applications (Mac)
      - TWAIN Driver Settings (Mac)
  - Configure Scan Settings Using Web Based Management
    - Set the Scan Job Email Report Using Web Based Management
- Copy
  - Copy a Document
  - Enlarge or Reduce Copied Images
  - Sort Copies
  - Make Page Layout Copies ( N in 1 or Poster)
  - Copy on Both Sides of the Paper (2-sided Copy)
  - Copy an ID Card
  - Use the A3 Copy Shortcuts
  - Copy in Ink Save Mode
  - Copy Options
  - Use Preset Copy Settings
- Fax
  - Send a Fax
    - Send a Fax from Your Brother Machine
    - Send a 2-sided Fax from the ADF
    - Send a Fax Manually
    - Send a Fax at the End of a Conversation
    - Send the Same Fax to More than One Recipient (Broadcasting)
      - Cancel a Broadcast in Progress
    - Send a Fax in Real Time
    - Send a Fax at a Specified Time (Delayed Fax)
    - Change the Fax Auto Redial Setting
    - Cancel a Fax in Progress
    - Check and Cancel a Pending Fax
    - Fax Options
  - Receive a Fax
    - Receive Mode Settings
      - Receive Modes Overview
      - Choose the Correct Receive Mode
      - Set the Number of Rings Before the Machine Answers (Ring Delay)
      - Set the F/T Ring Time (Pseudo/Double-ring)
    - Set Fax Detect
    - Fax Preview
      - Set Fax Preview to On
      - Preview New Faxes
    - Shrink Page Size of an Oversized Incoming Fax
    - Set the Fax Receive Stamp
    - Receive a Fax at the End of a Telephone Conversation
    - Memory Receive Options
      - Forward Incoming Faxes to Another Machine
      - Store Incoming Faxes in the Machine's Memory
      - Use PC-Fax Receive to Transfer Received Faxes to Your Computer (Windows only)
      - Change Memory Receive Options
      - Turn Off Memory Receive
      - Print a Fax Stored in the Machine's Memory
    - Remote Fax Retrieval
      - Set a Remote Access Code
      - Use Your Remote Access Code
      - Remote Retrieval Commands
      - Forward Faxes Remotely
      - Change the Fax Forwarding Number
  - Voice Operations and Fax Numbers
    - Voice Operations
      - Pick up a Voice Call in Fax/Tel Receive Mode
    - Store Fax Numbers
      - Store Address Book Numbers
      - Store Address Book Numbers from Outgoing Calls
      - Store Address Book Numbers from Caller ID History
      - Change or Delete Address Book Names or Numbers
    - Set up Groups for Broadcasting
      - Change a Broadcasting Group Name
      - Delete a Broadcasting Group
      - Add or Delete a Broadcasting Group Member
  - Telephone Services and External Devices
    - Use BT Call Sign
      - Enable the Machine to Work with BT Call Sign (with Your External Telephone only)
    - Caller ID
      - Set Caller ID to On
    - Set the Telephone Line Type
      - PBX and TRANSFER
    - Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP/Telephone Line Interference)
    - External TAD (Telephone Answering Device)
      - Connect an External TAD
      - Record an Outgoing Message (OGM) on the External TAD
      - Multi-line Connections (PBX)
    - External and Extension Telephones
      - Connect an External or Extension Telephone
      - Operation from External and Extension Telephones
      - Use Extension Telephones
      - Use the Remote Codes
        
        Change the Remote Codes
  - Fax Reports
    - Set the Transmission Verification Report's Style
    - Set the Fax Journal's Interval Period
  - PC-FAX
    - PC-FAX for Windows
      - PC-FAX Overview (Windows)
        
        Configure PC-FAX (Windows)
        
        Configure your PC-Fax Address Book (Windows)
        
        Add a Member to your PC-FAX Address Book (Windows)
        
        Create a Group in your PC-FAX Address Book (Windows)
        
        Edit Member or Group Information in your PC-FAX Address Book (Windows)
        
        Delete a Member or Group in your PC-FAX Address Book (Windows)
        
        Export your PC-FAX Address Book (Windows)
        
        Import Information to your PC-FAX Address Book (Windows)
      - Send a Fax Using PC-FAX (Windows)
      - Receive Faxes on Your Computer (Windows)
        
        Receive Faxes Using PC-FAX Receive (Windows)
        
        Run Brother's PC-FAX Receive on Your Computer (Windows)
        
        Set Up Your Computer for PC-FAX Receiving (Windows)
        
        Add Your Brother Machine to PC-FAX Receiving (Windows)
        
        View Received PC-FAX Messages (Windows)
    - PC-FAX for Mac
      - Send Faxes from Your Application (Mac)
- Network
  - Configure Network Details Using the Control Panel
  - Supported Basic Network Features
  - Learn about Network Management Software and Utilities
  - Additional Methods of Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network
    - Before Configuring Your Brother Machine for a Wireless Network
    - Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the One Push Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
    - Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
    - Configure Your Machine for a Wireless Network When the SSID is Not Broadcast
    - Configure Your Machine for an Enterprise Wireless Network
    - Use Wi-Fi Direct
      - Print or Scan from Your Mobile Device Using Wi-Fi Direct
      - Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network
        
        Wi-Fi Direct Network Configuration Overview
        
        Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the One-Push Method
        
        Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the One-Push Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
        
        Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the PIN Method
        
        Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
        
        Configure Your Wi-Fi Direct Network Manually
  - Advanced Network Features
    - Print the Network Configuration Report
    - Fax Using the Internet (I-Fax)
      - Important Information about Internet Fax (I-Fax)
      - Configure Your Brother Machine for Email or I-Fax
        
        Initial Setup for Email or I-Fax
        
        Send an I-Fax
        
        Receive an I-Fax Automatically
        
        Poll the Server Manually
        
        How Received I-Faxes Appear on a Computer
      - I-Fax Options
        
        Forward Received Email and Fax Messages
        
        Set Up Relay Broadcast on Your Brother Machine
        
        Relay Broadcast from Your Brother Machine
        
        Relay Broadcast from Your Computer
        
        Internet Fax (I-Fax) Verification Mail
        
        Enable Send Notifications for TX Verification Mail
        
        Enable Receive Notifications for TX Verification Mail
        
        I-Fax Error Mail
    - Configure and Operate LDAP Search
      - Change LDAP Configuration Using Web Based Management
      - Perform an LDAP Search Using Your Machine's Control Panel
    - Synchronize Time with the SNTP Server Using Web Based Management
      - Configure Date and Time Using Web Based Management
      - Configure the SNTP Protocol Using Web Based Management
  - Technical Information for Advanced Users
    - Reset the Network Settings to Factory Default
    - Print the WLAN Report
      - Wireless LAN Report Error Codes
- Security
  - Before Using Network Security Features
  - Secure Function Lock 3.0
    - Before Using Secure Function Lock 3.0
    - Configure Secure Function Lock 3.0 Using Web Based Management
    - Scan Using Secure Function Lock 3.0
    - Configure Public Mode for Secure Function Lock 3.0
    - Additional Secure Function Lock 3.0 Features
    - Register a new IC Card Using Machine's Control Panel
    - Register an External IC Card Reader
  - Use Active Directory Authentication
    - Introduction to Active Directory Authentication
    - Configure Active Directory Authentication Using Web Based Management
    - Log On to Change the Machine Settings Using the Machine's Control Panel (Active Directory Authentication)
  - Use LDAP Authentication
    - Introduction to LDAP Authentication
    - Configure LDAP Authentication Using Web Based Management
    - Log On to Change the Machine Settings Using the Machine's Control Panel (LDAP Authentication)
  - Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using SSL/TLS
    - Certificates and Web Based Management
      - Supported Security Certificate Features
      - Create and Install a Certificate
        
        Step by Step Guide for Creating and Installing a Certificate
        
        Create and Install a Self-signed Certificate
        
        Create a Self-signed Certificate
        
        Install the Self-signed Certificate for Windows users with Administrator Rights
        
        Import and Export the Self-signed Certificate on your Brother Machine
        
        Import the Self-signed Certificate
        
        Export the Self-signed Certificate
        
        Create and Install a Certificate from a Certificate Authority (CA)
        
        Create a Certificate Signing Request (CSR)
        
        Install a Certificate on Your Brother Machine
        
        Import and Export the Certificate and Private Key
        
        Import a Certificate and Private Key
        
        Export the Certificate and Private Key
        
        Import and Export a CA Certificate
        
        Import a CA Certificate
        
        Export a CA Certificate
      - Manage Multiple Certificates
  - Manage Your Network Machine Securely Using IPsec
    - Introduction to IPsec
    - Configure IPsec Using Web Based Management
    - Configure an IPsec Address Template Using Web Based Management
    - Configure an IPsec Template Using Web Based Management
      - IKEv1 Settings for an IPsec Template
      - IKEv2 Settings for an IPsec Template
      - Manual Settings for an IPsec Template
  - Send or Receive an Email Securely
    - Configure Email Sending or Receiving Using Web Based Management
    - Send an Email with User Authentication
    - Send or Receive an Email Securely Using SSL/TLS
  - Use IEEE 802.1x Authentication for a Wired or a Wireless Network
    - What Is IEEE 802.1x Authentication?
    - Configure IEEE 802.1x Authentication for a Wired or a Wireless Network Using Web Based Management (Web Browser)
    - IEEE 802.1x Authentication Methods
- Mobile/Web Connect
  - Brother Web Connect
    - Brother Web Connect Overview
    - Online Services Used with Brother Web Connect
    - Conditions for Using Brother Web Connect
      - Brother Software Installation for Using Brother Web Connect
      - Configure the Proxy Server Settings Using the Machine's Control Panel
      - Configure the Proxy Server Settings Using Web Based Management
    - Set Up Brother Web Connect
      - Brother Web Connect Setup Overview
      - Create an Account for Each Online Service Before Using Brother Web Connect
      - Apply for Brother Web Connect Access
      - Register an Account on Your Brother Machine for Brother Web Connect
      - Set Up Brother Web Connect for Brother CreativeCenter
    - Scan and Upload Documents Using Brother Web Connect
    - Upload a Document from an External Memory Device Using Brother Web Connect
    - Download and Print Documents Using Brother Web Connect
      - Download and Print Using Web Services
      - Download and Print Brother CreativeCenter Templates
    - Download and Save a Document to an External Memory Device Using Brother Web Connect
    - FaxForward to Cloud or E-mail
      - Turn On FaxForward to Cloud or E-mail
      - Turn Off FaxForward to Cloud or E-mail
  - Google Cloud Print
    - Google Cloud Print Overview
    - Before Using Google Cloud Print
      - Network Settings for Using Google Cloud Print
      - Register Your Machine with Google Cloud Print Using Google Chrome
      - Register Your Machine with Google Cloud Print Using Web Based Management
    - Print from Google Chrome or Chrome OS
    - Print from Google Drive for Mobile
    - Print from Gmail Webmail Service for Mobile
  - AirPrint
    - AirPrint Overview
    - Before Using AirPrint (macOS)
    - Print Using AirPrint
      - Print from iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch
      - Print Using AirPrint (macOS)
    - Scan Using AirPrint (macOS)
    - Send a Fax Using AirPrint (macOS)
  - Mobile Printing for Windows
  - Mopria Print Service
  - Brother iPrint&Scan for Mobile Devices
  - Near-Field Communication (NFC)
- ControlCenter
  - ControlCenter4 (Windows)
    - Change the Operation Mode in ControlCenter4 (Windows)
    - Scan Using ControlCenter4 Home Mode (Windows)
    - Scan Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows)
    - Set Up the Brother Machine Using ControlCenter4 (Windows)
    - Create a Custom Tab Using ControlCenter4 Advanced Mode (Windows)
- Brother iPrint&Scan for Windows and Mac
  - Brother iPrint&Scan Overview
- Troubleshooting
  - Error and Maintenance Messages
    - Transfer Your Faxes or Fax Journal Report
      - Transfer Faxes to Another Fax Machine
      - Transfer Faxes to Your Computer
      - Transfer the Fax Journal Report to Another Fax Machine
    - Error Messages When Using the Brother Web Connect Feature
  - Document Jams
    - Document is Jammed in the Top of the ADF Unit
    - Document is Jammed in the Bottom of the ADF Unit
    - Document is Jammed inside the ADF Unit
    - Remove Paper Scraps Jammed in the ADF
  - Printer Jam or Paper Jam
    - Paper is Jammed in the Front of the Machine
    - Paper is Jammed in the Back of the Machine
    - Remove Paper Scraps
  - If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine
    - Paper Handling and Printing Problems
    - Telephone and Fax Problems
      - Set Dial Tone Detection
      - Telephone Line Interference/VoIP
    - Other Problems
    - Network Problems
      - Use the Network Connection Repair Tool (Windows)
      - Where Can I Find My Brother Machine's Network Settings?
      - I Cannot Complete the Wireless Network Setup Configuration
      - My Brother Machine Cannot Print, Scan, or PC-FAX Receive over the Network
      - I Want to Check that My Network Devices are Working Correctly
        
        Check Network Devices Using the Ping Command
    - Google Cloud Print Problems
    - AirPrint Problems
  - Check the Machine Information
  - Reset Your Brother Machine
    - Reset Functions Overview
- Routine Maintenance
  - Replace the Ink Cartridges
  - Clean Your Brother Machine
    - Clean the Scanner
    - Clean the Print Head from Your Brother Machine
    - Clean the Print Head from Your Computer (Windows)
    - Clean the Print Head from Your Computer (Mac)
    - Clean the Machine's LCD
    - Clean the Outside of the Machine
    - Clean the Machine's Printer Platen
    - Clean the Paper Feed Rollers
    - Clean the Base Pad
    - Clean the Paper Pick-up Rollers
    - Clean the Paper Pick-up Rollers for Paper Tray #2
  - Check Your Brother Machine
    - Check the Print Quality
    - Check the Print Alignment from Your Brother Machine
    - Check the Print Alignment from Your Computer (Windows)
    - Check the Print Alignment from Your Computer (Mac)
    - Check the Ink Volume (Page Gauge)
    - Monitor Machine Status from Your Computer (Windows)
      - Status Monitor Indicators and What They Mean (Windows)
      - Turn Off the Show Status Monitor Feature (Windows)
      - Turn Off the Status Monitor (Windows)
    - Monitor Machine Status from Your Computer (Mac)
  - Correct the Paper Feed to Clear Vertical Lines
  - Change the Print Setting Options When Having Printing Problems
  - Pack and Ship Your Brother Machine
- Machine Settings
  - Change Machine Settings from the Control Panel
    - In the Event of Power Failure (Memory Storage)
    - General Settings
      - Adjust the Machine Volume
      - Change for Daylight Saving Time Automatically
      - Set Sleep Mode Countdown
      - Set the Machine to Power Off Automatically
      - Set the Date and Time
      - Set the Time Zone
      - Adjust the LCD Backlight Brightness
      - Change How Long the LCD Backlight Stays On
      - Set Your Station ID
      - Set Tone or Pulse Dialling Mode
      - Prevent Dialling a Wrong Number (Dial Restriction)
      - Reduce Printing Noise
      - Change the Language Displayed on the LCD
    - Save Your Favourite Settings as a Shortcut
      - Add Shortcuts
      - Change or Delete Shortcuts
      - Assign a Shortcut to an IC Card
        
        Assign a Shortcut to an IC Card with NFC
        
        Assign a Shortcut to an IC Card with IC Card Reader
    - Print Reports
      - Reports
      - Print a Report
    - Settings and Features Tables
      - Settings Tables (3.7"(93.4 mm) Touchscreen models)
      - Features Tables (3.7"(93.4 mm) Touchscreen models)
  - Change Machine Settings from Your Computer
    - Change Machine Settings Using Web Based Management
      - What is Web Based Management?
      - Access Web Based Management
      - Set or Change a Login Password for Web Based Management
      - Set Up Your Machine's Address Book Using Web Based Management
    - Change the Machine Settings Using Remote Setup
      - Remote Setup (Windows)
        
        Set Up the Brother Machine from Your Computer (Windows)
        
        Set Up the Brother Machine Using ControlCenter4 (Windows)
        
        Set Up Your Machine's Address Book Using ControlCenter4 (Windows)
      - Remote Setup (Mac)
        
        Set Up the Brother Machine with a USB Cable Connection (Mac)
        
        Set Up Your Machine's Address Book with a USB Cable Connection (Mac)
- Appendix
  - Specifications
  - Enter Text on Your Brother Machine
  - Information Regarding Recycled Paper
  - Brother Numbers

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Brother MFC-J5945DW Specification

The Brother MFC-J5945DW is a versatile all-in-one inkjet printer designed to meet the needs of small to medium-sized businesses. It combines printing, scanning, copying, and faxing capabilities in a single device, delivering high-quality performance with its robust features. This printer supports a maximum print resolution of up to 4800 x 1200 dpi, ensuring sharp and vibrant documents and images. With a swift print speed of up to 22 pages per minute for monochrome and 20 pages per minute for color, it enhances productivity by reducing wait times.

The MFC-J5945DW offers a generous paper handling capacity with two 250-sheet input trays and a 100-sheet multi-purpose tray, accommodating various paper sizes and types for diverse printing needs. It also includes an automatic document feeder with a capacity of up to 50 sheets, facilitating efficient handling of multi-page documents. Featuring wireless connectivity options like Wi-Fi Direct and NFC, alongside traditional USB and Ethernet interfaces, the printer ensures seamless integration into existing office networks and supports mobile printing through platforms such as AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, and Brother iPrint&Scan.

The printer is equipped with a 3.7-inch color touchscreen, allowing for intuitive navigation and easy access to its features and settings. The Brother MFC-J5945DW employs high-yield ink cartridges that help minimize operational costs while ensuring minimal downtime. Its duplex printing capability further contributes to cost efficiency by reducing paper usage. Designed with energy efficiency in mind, it is ENERGY STAR certified, underscoring its commitment to eco-friendly operation. With its comprehensive functionality and reliable performance, the Brother MFC-J5945DW is an ideal choice for businesses seeking to optimize their document management processes.

Brother MFC-J5945DW F.A.Q.

How do I connect my Brother MFC-J5945DW printer to a wireless network?

To connect your Brother MFC-J5945DW to a wireless network, press the 'Menu' button on the printer. Navigate to 'Network' and select 'WLAN'. Choose 'Setup Wizard' and select your network from the list. Enter your Wi-Fi password and press 'OK' to connect.

What should I do if the Brother MFC-J5945DW printer is not printing?

If your Brother MFC-J5945DW is not printing, ensure it is connected to the network and turned on. Check for any error messages on the display. Verify that the printer is set as the default printer and that the print queue is not paused. Restart your printer and computer, and try printing again.

How can I perform a print head cleaning on my Brother MFC-J5945DW?

To perform a print head cleaning, press 'Menu' on the printer, go to 'Ink' or 'Ink Management', and select 'Cleaning'. Choose the color you need to clean or select 'All' for a comprehensive cleaning. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.

What type of paper is recommended for the Brother MFC-J5945DW printer?

The Brother MFC-J5945DW supports a variety of paper types, including plain, inkjet, glossy, and recycled paper. Ensure the paper is within the recommended weight (64 to 220 g/m²) and size (A4, Letter, etc.) for optimal performance.

How do I replace the ink cartridges in the Brother MFC-J5945DW printer?

To replace the ink cartridges, open the ink cartridge cover. Press the lock release lever to remove the empty cartridge. Unpack the new cartridge, insert it into the correct slot, and press down until it clicks. Close the ink cartridge cover and follow any on-screen instructions.

Why are my printed documents coming out with streaks or lines?

Streaks or lines on printed documents may indicate a clogged print head. Perform a print head cleaning as described in the manual. Ensure you are using compatible and high-quality paper. If the issue persists, check the ink levels and replace any low cartridges.

How do I scan a document using the Brother MFC-J5945DW printer?

To scan a document, place the document on the scanner glass or in the ADF. Press 'Scan' on the printer's control panel. Select 'Scan to PC' or another desired option. Choose your scan settings and start the scan. The scanned document will be sent to your selected destination.

What should I do if the Brother MFC-J5945DW paper tray is jammed?

If the paper tray is jammed, turn off the printer and carefully remove the tray. Gently pull out any jammed paper, avoiding tearing. Reinsert the tray and ensure it is properly aligned. Turn the printer back on and check for any error messages.

How can I update the firmware on my Brother MFC-J5945DW printer?

To update the firmware, connect your printer to the internet. On the printer's control panel, go to 'Menu', select 'Network', and then 'Firmware Update'. Follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the latest firmware.

How do I perform a factory reset on the Brother MFC-J5945DW printer?

To perform a factory reset, press 'Menu' on the printer, navigate to 'Initial Setup', and select 'Reset'. Choose 'Factory Reset' and confirm your selection. The printer will restart and return to its original factory settings.