Easy Guidance for Brother MFC-J491DW Setup

Brother MFC-J491DW Manual Download

The manual has the guidelines to set up the hardware & software for the Brother MFC-J491DW setup. The most common issue with the Brother machine is the offline problem. You can avail simple solutions for the offline issue in the printer’s manual. Give a click on the button below to download the manual (soft copy). The extension of the manual file is .pdf.

Brother MFC-J491DW Driver Installation

The installation process can be carried out after downloading the Brother MFC-J491DW printer software. Read the steps below to perform the installation process of the printer driver.

• Double-click the downloaded driver file on your computer or laptop to open it.
• Follow the instructions on the display.
• Agree to the License Agreement by clicking the checkbox on its page.
• Set the connection between your Brother MFC-J491DW setup and computer.
• Follow the prompts on the display and complete the installation process.

Brother MFC-J491DW Ink Cartridge Installation

• Firstly, power off the Brother MFC-J491DW setup by using its power button.
• Remove the packing material of the ink cartridges that are provided in the printer package.
• Open the access cover of the ink cartridges.
• Tremble the black ink cartridge for 15 times.
• Insert the cartridges into the corresponding slots.
• Note: Use the arrow mark on the cartridges for inserting them.
• Make sure that the cartridges are fixed into the slots properly.
• Close the access cover after fixing the cartridges.

Guide: Brother MFC-J491DW Cnnect to Wifi

Refer to the following procedure to execute the Wi-Fi Direct feature on your Brother MFC-J491DW printer.

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• Refer to the following step to execute the wireless connection by using a related option on the control panel of the Brother MFC-j491DW setup.
• Tap the Settings icon or button on the control panel of the machine.
• View the Network option by tapping the up & down arrow keys. Tap OK to select the viewed option.
• Select the WLAN option by using the arrow buttons, as explained in the previous step.
• Choose WPS.
• Tap the right arrow key once the Enable WLAN? message appears on the panel.

• When the printer prompts to enable the WPS feature on your router, tap the WPS button on it.
• The Connected message indicates that the Wi-Fi setup is executed successfully.

Guide: Brother MFC-J491DW Scan to email

• Firstly, know the IP address of the Brother printer by printing a network configuration report.
• Tap the Settings icon at the top-right corner of the screen. Go to All Settings, scroll down, and select Print Reports.
• Again scroll down and select Network Configuration. Tap Yes to confirm the process. Now the printer prints the report.
• Open your Gmail account on your computer.
• Tap the Settings icon at the top-right corner of the screen. Select the Settings option.
• Click Forward and POP/IMAP. Select Configuration Instructions under Step 1.
• Note down the content in the table under the Client Setup topic.
• Now open an internet browser on your computer.
• Type the printer’s IP address on the search bar.
• Specify the printer’s default passkey in the Login field and log into the Brother MFC-J491DW setup settings.
• Select the E-mail Send option at the left pane. Click POP3/IMAP4/SMTP.
• Provide the credentials in the POP3/IMAP4/SMTP screen by using the copied content. Tap Submit. Send a text E-mail and complete the Scan to E-mail server setup.

Steps: Brother MFC-J491DW Print Setup

• Open the print command window by using the Brother MFC-J491DW printer software on your computer.
• Choose your printer name when it displays on the screen.
• Click the Printing Properties or Preferences key.
• Now the printer driver window appears on the screen.
• Ensure that you have loaded enough compatible sheets in the paper tray.
• Go to the Basic tab and click Media Type drop-down list.
• Set the other settings like the Paper Size, Color Mode, Orientation, and Multiple Page.
• Change the print configurations if needed.
• Tap OK to save the configured settings.

Steps: Brother MFC-J491DW Date & Time Setup

• Tap the Settings icon on the touchscreen of the Brother MFC-J491DW setup.
• Press the up and down keys to display the Initial Setup option. Tap OK to select the option.
• Choose the Date & Time option in the same way as explained in the previous step and tap OK. Select Date --> OK.
• Use the dial pad to specify the last two digits of the year. Press OK.
• Specify the month by using the dial pad and tap OK.
• Choose the Clock Type option by using the up & down arrow keys randomly and tap OK.
• Select 12h Clock or 24h Clock. Press OK.
• Choose the Time option and tap OK.
• Follow the prompts on the screen and press the Stop/Exit button.

Brother MFC-J491DW USB Port Guidance

• Configure the USB connection method while installing the Brother MFC-J491DW printer software.
• Connect the USB cable of the Brother MFC-J491DW setup when the system prompts.
• Connect the USB cable when the system prompts.
• Open the lid at the top of the Brother printer.
• Plug one terminal of the USB cable to the USB port of the printer and the other end to your computer.
• Follow the prompts that appear on the screen and complete the USB port setup.

Guide: Brother MFC-J491DW not Printing

• Are you finding it difficult to solve the Brother MFC-J491DW printer not printing issue? You are in the right place.
• Here are some quick solutions using which you can fix the printer not printing problem so easily.
• Make sure that the ink levers of the cartridges are high.
• If the ink levers are low, replace the cartridges with a new set.
• Check if compatible sheets are placed in the paper tray of the Brother MFC-J491DW setup.
• Check the connection between your Brother printer and computer.

Guidance: Brother MFC-J491DW Offline

• Verify the power connection of the Brother MFC-J491DW printer.
• Never plug the AC power cable to the surge protector as it may cause power fluctuations.
• Check if the connection status of the Brother MFC-J491DW printer is online under the Devices and Printers option on your computer.
• For more solutions to solve the offline issue with the Brother MFC-J491DW setup, call our technical support team.

Steps: Brother MFC-J491DW Default Password

• The default passkey of the Brother MFC-J491DW printer is intipass.
• You can use this password to secure your Brother machine with a new passkey.
• Here are some quick steps to secure your printer with a new passkey.
• Firstly, open an internet browser on your computer.
• Type the Brother MFC-J491DW setup’s IP address in the search field of the browser.
• Create a new passkey in the Enter New Password under the Administrator tab.
• Type the created passkey in the Confirm New Password field.
• Tap Submit to complete the setup.

How to fix Paper Jam issue in Brother MFC-J491DW?

• Check for jammed sheets inside the Brother MFC-J491DW setup.
• Disconnect the AC power cable of the Brother machine.
• Extend the paper tray of the machine and take it out.
• Gently pull the green-colored levers present inside the printer.
• Look for jammed sheets and remove them.
• Open the scanner cover at the top of the Brother printer.
• Check for jammed sheets and clear them.
• Also, check the jammed sheets in other parts of the printer and try to solve the paper jam issue.