Brother MFC-J5520DW – Driver Download, Setup and User Guide

Advertisement

Detailed Guide to Setting Up the Brother MFC-J5520DW Printer

Unboxing and Assembly

  1. Remove the printer from the box and remove all packaging materials.
  2. Install the ink cartridges. Open the front cover and lift the ink cartridge holder. Insert the cartridges into their corresponding slots until they click into place.
  3. Close the ink cartridge holder and the front cover.
  4. Connect the power cord to the printer and an electrical outlet.

Initial Setup

  1. Turn on the printer using the power button.
  2. Choose your language and region on the printer’s LCD screen.
  3. Connect the printer to your wireless network:
    • Select “Network Setup” on the LCD screen.
    • Choose “Wireless Setup” and follow the on-screen instructions.
    • Enter your Wi-Fi password when prompted.
    • Once connected, the printer will display its IP address on the LCD screen.

Driver Installation

  1. Download the latest driver software for your operating system from Brother’s website: https://support.brother.com/g/b/downloadlist.aspx?c=us&lang=en&prod=mfcj5520dw_all&os=128.
  2. Run the downloaded file and follow the installation wizard.
  3. Select your printer from the list of available devices and click “Connect.”

Configuring Paper Settings

  1. Open the paper tray and adjust the paper guides to fit the size and type of paper you are using.
  2. Select “Paper Setup” on the LCD screen and choose “Tray Paper Size” and “Tray Paper Type” to specify the settings for each tray.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Cannot connect to Wi-Fi network:

  1. Ensure that your printer is within range of your router.
  2. Check that your router is broadcasting a wireless signal.
  3. Verify that you have entered the correct Wi-Fi password during setup.
  4. Reset the printer’s network settings by holding down the “Stop/Reset” button for 5 seconds.

Printing is blurred or distorted:

  1. Clean the print head by running the print head cleaning function from the printer’s LCD screen.
  2. Replace the ink cartridges, especially the ones responsible for the blurry colors.
  3. Check the paper quality and ensure that it is suitable for inkjet printing.

Scanner is not working:

  1. Ensure that the scanner glass is clean.
  2. Check that the scanner driver is installed correctly.
  3. Open the scanner software and verify that your printer is selected as the scanner device.

Paper jams:

  1. Open the paper trays and remove any jammed paper.
  2. Ensure that the paper is loaded correctly and that the paper guides are adjusted properly.
  3. Check for any foreign objects or debris that may be causing the jam.

Ink cartridges not recognized:

  1. Clean the electrical contacts on the ink cartridges and the printer’s ink cartridge bay.
  2. Ensure that the ink cartridges are installed correctly and are compatible with your printer model.
  3. Contact Brother support for further assistance.

Download Brother MFC-J5520DW Driver

Ensure your device is fully compatible with the latest drivers for the Brother MFC-J5520DW. Downloading and installing the correct driver software is essential for optimal functionality and performance.

Download Driver