Brother MFC J430W User Manual

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Making N in 1 copies or a 
poster (Page Layout)7
The N in 1 copy feature can help you save 
paper by letting you copy two or four pages 
onto one printed page.
You can also produce a poster. When you 
use the poster feature your machine divides 
your document into sections, then enlarges 
the sections so you can assemble them into a 
poster. If you want to print a poster, use the 
scanner glass.
IMPORTANT
• Make sure the paper size is set to Letter, 
A4 or Executive.
• Poster copy is not available for Executive  size paper.
• If you are producing multiple color copies,  N in 1 copy is not available.
• (P) means Portrait and (L) means 
Landscape.
• Poster copy is not available when using  transparencies.
 
Note
Sort and  Enlarge/Reduce  are not 
available with  Page Layout .
 
aPress ( COPY).
bLoad your document.
cEnter the number of copies you want.
dPress  aor b to choose  Page Layout .
Press  OK.
ePress  aor b to choose  Off(1in1) , 
2in1(P) , 2in1(L),  4in1(P), 
4in1(L) , Poster (2x1) , 
Poster (2x2) , Poster (3x3)  or 
2in1 (ID)
1.
Press  OK.
1For details about 2 in 1 (ID), see 2 in 1 ID Copy  
uu page 28.
fIf you do not want to change additional 
settings, press  Black Start or 
Color Start  to scan the page.
If you placed the document in the ADF 
or are making a poster, the machine 
scans the pages and starts printing.
If you are using the scanner glass, go 
to step g.
gAfter the machine scans the page, 
press 1 to scan the next page.
hPlace the next page on the scanner 
glass.
Press  OK.
iRepeat steps g and h for each page of 
the layout.
jAfter all the pages have been scanned, 
press  2 to finish.
 
						

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Place the document face down in the 
direction shown below:  2in1(P)
 
2in1(L)
 
4in1(P)
 
4in1(L)
 
Poster (2x1)
 
Poster (2x2)
 
Poster (3x3)
 
2 in 1 ID Copy7
You can copy both sides of your identification 
card onto one page, keeping the original card 
size. Make sure the paper size is set to Letter 
or A4.
Note
You can copy an identification card to the 
extent permitted under applicable laws. 
(uuProduct Safety Guide:  Legal 
limitations for copying )
 
aPress (COPY ).
bPlace your identification card face down 
at the left corner of the scanner glass.
 
1 0.12 in. (3 mm) or greater (top, left)
cEnter the number of copies you want.
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dPress aor b to choose  Page Layout . 
Press  OK.
ePress  aor b to choose  2in1 (ID) .
Press  OK.
fPress  Black Start  or Color Start .
The machine starts scanning the first 
page.
gAfter the machine has scanned one 
side, press 1 . Turn over the 
identification card and press  OK to scan 
the other side.
Note
• Sort and  Enlarge/Reduce  are not 
available with  2in1 (ID).
• If you are producing multiple color copies,  2 in 1 (ID) copy is not available.
 
Sorting copies using the ADF7
You can sort multiple copies. Pages will be 
stacked in the order 321, 321, 321, and so on.
aPress ( COPY).
bLoad your document.
cEnter the number of copies you want.
dPress  aor b to choose  Stack/Sort .
Press  OK.
ePress  aor b to choose  Sort.
Press  OK.
fIf you do not want to change additional 
settings, press  Black Start or 
Color Start .
Note
Fit to Page  and Page Layout  are 
not available with  Sort.
 
Adjusting Density7
You can adjust the copy density to make 
copies darker or lighter.
aPress (COPY ).
bLoad your document.
cEnter the number of copies you want.
dPress aor b to choose  Density.
Press  OK.
ePress  c to make the copy darker or 
press  d to make the copy lighter.
Press  OK.
fIf you do not want to change additional 
settings, press  Black Start or 
Color Start .
Setting your changes as the 
new default7
You can save the settings for the copy 
options you use most often by setting them as 
the default, such as  Quality, 
Enlarge/Reduce , Density  and 
Page Layout . These settings will stay until 
you change them again.
aPress (COPY ).
bPress aor b to choose your new setting.
Press  OK.
Repeat this step for each setting you 
want to change.
cAfter changing the last setting, press 
a or b to choose  Set New Default .
Press  OK.
dPress  1 to choose  Yes.
ePress Stop/Exit .
 
						

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Restoring all settings to the 
factory settings7
You can restore the copy settings that you 
have changed to the factory settings, such as 
Quality , Enlarge/Reduce , Density, 
and  Page Layout .
aPress ( COPY).
bPress aor b to choose 
Factory Reset .
Press  OK.
cPress  1 to choose  Yes.
dPress Stop/Exit.
 
						

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A
A
Cleaning and checking 
the machine
A
Cleaning the outside of the 
machineA
Clean the outside of the machine as 
follows:
IMPORTANT
• Use neutral detergents. Cleaning with volatile liquids such as thinner or benzine 
will damage the outside surface of the 
machine.
• DO NOT use cleaning materials that  contain ammonia.
• DO NOT use isopropyl alcohol to remove  dirt from the control panel. It may crack the 
panel.
 
aPull the paper tray (1) completely out of 
the machine.
 
bWipe the outside of the machine with a 
dry , soft lint-free cloth to remove dust.
 
cLift the output paper tray cover and 
remove anything that is stuck inside the 
paper tray.
dWipe the inside and outside of the paper 
tray with a  dry, soft lint-free cloth to 
remove dust.
 
eClose the output paper tray cover and 
put the paper tray firmly back in the 
machine.
Routine maintenanceA
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Cleaning the machine’s 
printer platenA
WARNING 
Be sure to unplug the machine from the AC 
power outlet before cleaning the printer 
platen to avoid an electrical shock.
 
aUsing both hands, grasp the plastic tabs 
on both side of the machine to lift the 
scanner cover into the open position.
bClean the machine’s printer platen (1) 
and the area around it, wiping off any 
scattered ink with a dry, soft lint-free 
cloth.
 
cUsing both hands, grasp the plastic tabs 
on both sides of the machine and gently 
close the scanner cover.
dRe-connect the power cord.
Cleaning the paper pick-up 
rollersA
aUnplug the machine from the AC power 
outlet.
bPull the paper tray completely out of the 
machine.
Note
If the machine starts to multi-feed the last 
few sheets of paper in the tray, clean the 
Base Pad (1) with a soft lint-free cloth 
moistened with water.
After cleaning, wipe the pad with a  dry, 
soft lint-free cloth to remove all moisture.
 
 
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cOpen the Jam Clear Cover (1) at the 
back of the machine.
 
dClean the Paper Pick-up Rollers (1) with 
a soft lint-free cloth moistened with 
water.
Slowly turn the rollers so that the whole 
surface is cleaned.
After cleaning, wipe the rollers with a 
dry, soft lint-free cloth to remove all 
moisture.
 
eClose the Jam Clear Cover.
Make sure the cover is closed 
completely.
fPut the paper tray firmly back in the 
machine.
gRe-connect the power cord.
Checking the ink volumeA
Although an ink volume icon appears on the 
LCD, you can use the  Menu key to see a 
large graph showing the ink that is left in each 
cartridge.
aPress  Menu.
bPress  aor b to choose  Ink.
Press  OK.
cPress  aor b to choose  Ink Volume .
Press  OK.
The LCD shows the ink volume.
dPress  Stop/Exit .
Note
You can check the ink volume from your 
computer. 
uuSoftware User’s Guide:  Printing 
(Windows
®) 
uu Software User’s Guide:  Printing and 
Faxing  (Macintosh)
 
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Packing and shipping 
the machine
A
When you transport the machine, use the 
packing materials that came with your 
machine. If you do not pack the machine 
properly, any damage that may occur in 
transit may not be covered by your warranty.
IMPORTANT
It is important to allow the machine to 
“park” the print head after a print job. 
Listen carefully to the machine before 
unplugging it to make sure that all 
mechanical noise has stopped. Not 
allowing the machine to finish this parking 
process may lead to print problems and 
possible damage to the print head.
 
aOpen the ink cartridge cover.
bPress the ink release levers to release 
the ink cartridges and then take out the 
ink cartridges. (uuBasic User’s Guide: 
Replacing the ink cartridges )
cInstall the orange protective part and 
then close the ink cartridge cover.
 
IMPORTANT
• Make sure the plastic tab on the right side 
of the orange protective part (1) clicks 
securely into place (2).
• If you are not able to find the orange  protective part, ship the machine without 
it. DO NOT install the ink cartridges as an 
alternative before shipping.
 
dLift the machine from the front and hook 
the tab of the orange protective part into 
the keyed opening (1) on the bottom of 
the paper tray. Then latch the protective 
part over the raised portion of the paper 
tray (2).
 
   
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eUnplug the machine from the telephone 
wall jack and take the telephone line 
cord out of the machine.
fUnplug the machine from the AC power 
outlet.
gUsing both hands, use the plastic tabs 
on both sides of the machine to lift the 
scanner cover into the open position. 
Then unplug the interface cable from the 
machine, if it is connected.
hUsing both hands, grasp the plastic tabs 
on both sides of the machine and gently 
close the scanner cover.
 
iWrap the ink cartridges in the bag, then 
tape the bag on to the paper tray.
 
jWrap the machine in the bag. 
 
						

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kPack the machine and the printed 
materials in the original carton with the 
original packing material as shown 
below.
Note
If you are returning your machine to 
Brother as part of the Exchange Service, 
pack only the machine. Keep all separate 
parts and printed materials to use with 
your “Exchange” machine.
 
 
lClose the carton and tape it shut.