Brother J140w Manual

							Basic User’s Guide
DCP-J140W
 
Version 0
USA/CAN 
						

							If you need to call Customer Service
Please complete the following information for future 
reference:
Model Number: DCP-J140W
Serial Number:
1                                                                      
Date of Purchase:                                                                    
Place of Purchase:                                                                  
1The serial number is on the back of the unit. Retain 
this Users Guide with your sales receipt as a 
permanent record of your purchase, in the event of 
theft, fire or warranty service.
Register your product on-line at
 
http://www.brother.com/registration/
 
By registering your product with Brother, you will be recorded as the 
original owner of the product. Your registration with Brother:
may serve as confirmation of the purchase date of your product 
should you lose your receipt;
may support an insurance claim by you in the event of product loss 
covered by insurance; and,
will help us notify you of enhancements to your product and special 
offers.
The most convenient and efficient way to register your new product is on-
line at http://www.brother.com/registration/
© 2012 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved. 
						

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Brother numbers
Important
For technical help, you must call the country where you bought the machine. Calls must be 
made from within that country.
 
Register your product
By registering your product with Brother International Corporation, you will be recorded as the 
original owner of the product. Your registration with Brother:
may serve as confirmation of the purchase date of your product should you lose your receipt;
may support an insurance claim by you in the event of product loss covered by insurance; and,
will help us notify you of enhancements to your product and special offers.
Please complete and fax the Brother Warranty Registration And Test Sheet or, for your 
convenience and most efficient way to register your new product, register on-line at 
 
http://www.brother.com/registration/
 
FAQs (frequently asked questions)
The Brother Solutions Center is our one-stop resource for all your Digital Copier/Printer needs. 
You can download the latest software documents and utilities, read FAQs and troubleshooting 
tips, and learn how to get the most from your Brother product.
 
http://solutions.brother.com/
 
Note
• You can check here for Brother driver updates.
• To keep your machine performance up to date, check here for the latest firmware upgrade.
 
For Customer Service
Service Center Locator (USA only)
For the location of a Brother authorized service center, call 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437).
Service Center Locations (Canada only)
For the location of a Brother authorized service center, call 1-877-BROTHER.In USA:1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437)
1-901-379-1215 (fax)
In Canada:1-877-BROTHER
(514) 685-4898 (fax) 
						

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Ordering accessories and supplies
For best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, which are available at most Brother 
retailers. If you cannot find the accessory you need and you have a Visa, MasterCard, Discover, 
or American Express credit card, you can order accessories directly from Brother. (You can visit 
us online for a complete selection of the Brother accessories and supplies that are available for 
purchase.)
Note
In Canada only Visa and MasterCard are accepted.
 
1For more information about the replacement consumables, visit us at http://www.brother.com/pageyield
In USA:1-877-552-MALL (1-877-552-6255)
1-800-947-1445 (fax)
 
http://www.brothermall.com/
 
In Canada:1-877-BROTHER
 
http://www.brother.ca/
 
DescriptionItem
Ink Cartridge Standard  LC61BK (Prints approx. 450 pages)
1
Ink Cartridge LC61Y (Prints approx. 325 pages)1
Ink Cartridge  (blue)LC61C (Prints approx. 325 pages)1
Ink Cartridge  (red)LC61M (Prints approx. 325 pages)1
Premium Plus Glossy Photo Paper
(Letter size / 20 sheets)BP71GLTR
(4 6 size / 20 sheets) BP71GP
Premium Glossy Photo Paper
(Letter size / 20 sheets)  BP61GLL (USA only)
(4 6 size / 20 sheets)  BP61GLP (USA only)
Multipurpose Paper - Plain Paper
(Letter size / 500 sheets) BP60MPLTR (USA only)
Basic Users Guide LEG182001 (English for USA and Canada)
CD ROM for Windows
® & Mac LZ4175001 (DCP-J140W) 
						

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Notice - Disclaimer of Warranties 
(USA and Canada)
BROTHERS LICENSOR(S), AND THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS 
(COLLECTIVELY BROTHERS LICENSOR) MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, 
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY 
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, REGARDING THE SOFTWARE. BROTHERS 
LICENSOR(S) DOES NOT WARRANT, GUARANTEE OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS 
REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE IN TERMS OF 
ITS CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, CURRENTNESS OR OTHERWISE. THE 
ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE IS 
ASSUMED BY YOU. THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IS NOT PERMITTED BY 
SOME STATES IN THE USA AND SOME PROVINCES IN CANADA. THE ABOVE EXCLUSION 
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
IN NO EVENT WILL BROTHERS LICENSOR(S) BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY 
CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR 
LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS 
INFORMATION, AND THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE 
SOFTWARE EVEN IF BROTHERS LICENSOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF 
SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES IN THE USA AND SOME PROVINCES IN 
CANADA DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR 
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY 
TO YOU. IN ANY EVENT BROTHERS LICENSORS LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ACTUAL 
DAMAGES FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, AND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE 
ACTION (WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), PRODUCT 
LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE), WILL BE LIMITED TO $50.
Compilation and Publication Notice
Under the supervision of Brother Industries, Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, 
covering the latest product descriptions and specifications.
The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without 
notice.
Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications and materials 
contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused 
by reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited to typographical and other errors 
relating to the publication. 
						

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User’s Guides and where do I find them?
1Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/.
2PDF printing is not supported on Windows® Phone.
Which Guide?Whats in it?Where is it?
Product Safety GuideRead this Guide first. Please read the Safety 
Instructions before you set up your machine. 
See this Guide for trademarks and legal 
limitations.Printed / In the box
Quick Setup GuideFollow the instructions for setting up your 
machine and installing the drivers and software 
for the operating system and connection type 
you are using.Printed / In the box
Basic User’s GuideLearn the basic Copy and Scan operations and 
how to replace consumables. See 
troubleshooting tips.Printed / In the box
Advanced User’s GuideLearn more advanced operations: Copy, 
printing reports and performing routine 
maintenance.PDF file / CD-ROM
Software User’s GuideFollow these instructions for Printing, Scanning, 
Network Scanning, Web Services (Scan), and 
using the Brother ControlCenter utility.PDF file / CD-ROM
Network GlossaryThis Guide provides basic information about 
advanced network features of Brother 
machines along with explanations about 
general networking and common terms.PDF file / CD-ROM
Network User’s GuideThis Guide provides useful information about 
wireless network settings and security settings 
using the Brother machine. You can also find 
supported protocol information for your 
machine and detailed troubleshooting tips.PDF file / CD-ROM
Mobile Print/Scan Guide for
Brother iPrint&ScanThis Guide provides useful information about 
printing JPEG and PDF
2 files from your mobile 
device and scanning from your Brother machine 
to your mobile device when connected to a 
Wi-Fi network.
PDF file / Brother 
Solutions Center
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Table of Contents
(Basic User’s Guide)
1 General information 1
Using the documentation ....................................................................................... 1
Symbols and conventions used in the documentation .................................... 1
Accessing the Advanced User’s Guide, Software User’s Guide, 
Network User’s Guide, and Network Glossary ................................................... 2
Viewing Documentation ................................................................................... 2
Accessing Brother Support (Windows
®) ................................................................ 4
Accessing Brother Support (Macintosh) ................................................................ 5
Control panel overview .......................................................................................... 6
Warning LED indications ................................................................................. 7
2 Loading paper 8
Loading paper and other print media ..................................................................... 8
Loading envelopes and postcards ................................................................. 11
Removing small printouts from the machine ................................................. 12
Unprintable area ............................................................................................ 13
Paper settings ...................................................................................................... 14
Paper Type .................................................................................................... 14
Paper Size ..................................................................................................... 14
Acceptable paper and other print media .............................................................. 15
Recommended print media ........................................................................... 15
Handling and using print media ..................................................................... 16
Choosing the right print media....................................................................... 17
3 Loading documents 19
How to load documents ....................................................................................... 19
Using the scanner glass ................................................................................ 19
Unscannable area ......................................................................................... 20
4 Making copies 21
How to copy ......................................................................................................... 21
Stop copying .................................................................................................. 21
Copy settings ....................................................................................................... 21
Paper Options................................................................................................ 22
5 How to print from a computer 23
Printing a document ............................................................................................. 23 
						

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6 How to scan to a computer 24
Scanning a document .......................................................................................... 24
Scanning using the SCAN key............................................................................. 24
Scanning using a scanner driver ......................................................................... 25
Scanning using the ControlCenter ....................................................................... 25
A Routine maintenance 26
Replacing the ink cartridges ................................................................................ 26
Cleaning and checking the machine .................................................................... 29
Cleaning the scanner glass ........................................................................... 29
Cleaning the print head ................................................................................. 29
Checking the print quality .............................................................................. 30
Checking the print alignment ......................................................................... 31
B Troubleshooting 32
Error and Maintenance messages ....................................................................... 32
Printer jam or paper jam ................................................................................ 36
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 39
If you are having difficulty with your machine ................................................ 39
Machine Information ............................................................................................ 45
Checking the serial number ........................................................................... 45
Reset functions .............................................................................................. 45
How to reset the machine .............................................................................. 45
C Menu and features 46
On-screen programming ...................................................................................... 46
Menu keys ........................................................................................................... 46
Menu table ........................................................................................................... 48
D Specifications 55
General ................................................................................................................ 55
Print media ........................................................................................................... 57
Copy .................................................................................................................... 58
Scanner ............................................................................................................... 59
Printer .................................................................................................................. 60
Interfaces ............................................................................................................. 61
Network................................................................................................................ 61
Computer requirements ....................................................................................... 62
Consumable items ............................................................................................... 63
E Index 64 
						

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Table of Contents
(Advanced User’s Guide)
The Advanced User’s Guide explains the following features and operations.
You can view the Advanced User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.
1 General setup
Memory storage
Sleep Mode
LCD display
2Printing reports
Reports
3 Making copies
Copy settings
Copy Options
A Routine maintenance
Cleaning and checking the machine
Packing and shipping the machine
B Glossary
CIndex 
						

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