1. Introducere
The Brother MFC-J1012DW is a versatile color inkjet all-in-one printer designed for home, home office, or small office environments. It offers robust features including printing, copying, scanning, and faxing capabilities. This manual provides essential information for setting up, operating, and maintaining your device to ensure optimal performance.

Figura 1: Față view of the Brother MFC-J1012DW Wireless Inkjet All-in-One Printer.
2. Configurare
2.1 Despachetare și pregătire inițială
- Scoateți cu grijă imprimanta din ambalaj.
- Remove all orange protective tape and packing materials from the exterior and interior of the printer. Refer to the quick setup guide included in the box for specific locations.
- Așezați imprimanta pe o suprafață stabilă și plană.
2.2 Instalarea cartușului de cerneală
- Deschideți capacul cartușului de cerneală.
- Unpack the included starter ink cartridges.
- Introduceți fiecare cartuș în slotul de culoare corespunzătoare până când se fixează în poziție cu un clic.
- Close the ink cartridge cover. The printer will initiate an ink charging process.
2.3 Conexiune la alimentare
- Conectați cablul de alimentare la intrarea de alimentare a imprimantei.
- Conectați celălalt capăt al cablului de alimentare la o priză cu împământare.
- Apăsați butonul de pornire pentru a porni imprimanta.
2.4 Wireless Network Setup
The MFC-J1012DW supports wireless connectivity (Wi-Fi) and Wi-Fi Direct. You can configure the wireless settings directly from the printer's 1.8" color display or using the Brother Mobile Connect app.
- On the printer's display, navigate to the Network settings.
- Select 'WLAN' and then 'Setup Wizard'.
- The printer will search for available networks. Select your network from the list.
- Enter your network password (SSID) if prompted.
- Confirmați conexiunea.
2.5 Instalarea software-ului și a driverelor
For full functionality, install the necessary drivers and software on your computer or mobile device.
- Pentru calculatoare: Visit the official Brother support website for your model to download the latest drivers and utilities.
- Pentru dispozitive mobile: Descărcați Brother Mobile Connect app from your device's app store (Apple App Store or Google Play Store). This app allows for easy printing, scanning, copying, and device management from your smartphone or tablet.

Figure 2: Screenshot of the Brother Mobile Connect App, illustrating remote print, scan, copy, and printer management features.
3. Instrucțiuni de utilizare
3.1 Încărcarea hârtiei
- Deschideți tava de hârtie situată în partea din față a imprimantei.
- Adjust the paper guides to fit the size of your paper.
- Load up to 150 sheets of paper into the tray. Ensure the paper is not creased or curled.
- Închideți tava pentru hârtie.
3.2 Imprimarea documentelor
The printer supports print speeds of up to 17 ppm for black and white and 9 ppm for color.
- De pe computer sau de pe dispozitivul mobil, deschideți documentul sau imaginea pe care doriți să o imprimați.
- Selectați opțiunea de imprimare.
- Choose the Brother MFC-J1012DW from the list of available printers.
- Ajustați setările de imprimare, cum ar fi dimensiunea hârtiei, calitatea imprimării și culoarea/monocromul.
- For two-sided (duplex) printing, select the duplex option in your print settings.
- Faceți clic pe „Imprimare”.
3.3 Scanarea documentelor
The printer features both a flatbed scanner and a 20-page Automatic Document Feeder (ADF).
- Utilizarea platformei: Lift the scanner lid, place the document face down on the scanner glass, and close the lid.
- Utilizarea ADF-ului: Load up to 20 pages face up into the Automatic Document Feeder.
- From the printer's 1.8" color display, select 'Scan'.
- Choose your desired scan destination (e.g., computer, email, Cloud service).
- Adjust scan settings as needed (e.g., resolution, color mode).
- Apăsați pe „Start”.

Figure 3: A user placing a document on the scanner glass of the Brother MFC-J1012DW for scanning.
3.4 Copierea documentelor
- Așezați documentul pe geamul scanerului sau în ADF.
- On the printer's display, select 'Copy'.
- Enter the number of copies and adjust settings like enlargement/reduction or quality.
- Apăsați pe „Start”.
3.5 Trimiterea documentelor prin fax
The MFC-J1012DW includes fax functionality.
- Așezați documentul pe geamul scanerului sau în ADF.
- On the printer's display, select 'Fax'.
- Introduceți numărul de fax al destinatarului.
- Apăsați pe „Start”.
3.6 Using the Brother Mobile Connect App
The Brother Mobile Connect app provides a user-friendly interface for managing your printer from virtually anywhere.
- Remote Print: Send print jobs directly from your smartphone or tablet.
- Scan to Mobile: Scan documents directly to your mobile device.
- Managementul dispozitivului: Monitor ink levels, check printer status, and access settings.
3.7 Brother Page Gauge
The unique Brother Page Gauge feature estimates how much ink you have used and how much remains, helping you avoid running out of ink unexpectedly.
4. Întreținere
4.1 Înlocuirea cartușului de cerneală
When an ink cartridge runs low or is empty, the printer's display will indicate which cartridge needs replacement. The MFC-J1012DW is compatible with LC401 and LC401XL ink cartridges.
- Deschideți capacul cartușului de cerneală.
- Press the release lever for the empty cartridge and remove it.
- Unpack a new genuine Brother ink cartridge.
- Insert the new cartridge firmly into its correct slot until it clicks.
- Închideți capacul cartuşului de cerneală.
4.2 Gestionarea tăvii de hârtie
The 150-sheet capacity adjustable paper tray can accommodate various paper sizes, including letter and legal. Ensure paper guides are properly adjusted to prevent misfeeds.

Figure 4: The Brother MFC-J1012DW printer with paper exiting the tray, highlighting its paper handling capabilities.
5. Depanare
If you encounter issues with your Brother MFC-J1012DW, consider the following common troubleshooting steps:
- Fără putere: Asigurați-vă că este conectat corect cablul de alimentare atât la imprimantă, cât și la o priză electrică funcțională.
- Probleme de conectivitate wireless: Verify your Wi-Fi network is active and the printer is within range. Re-run the Wireless Setup Wizard if necessary.
- Probleme de calitate a imprimării: Check ink levels using the Page Gauge. Perform a print head cleaning or alignment from the printer's maintenance menu.
- Blocaje de hârtie: Follow the instructions on the printer's display or in the full user guide to clear any jammed paper.
- Imprimantă offline: Ensure the printer is powered on and connected to your network. Restart both the printer and your computer/router.
For more detailed troubleshooting, refer to the comprehensive online user manual available on the Brother support website or contact Brother customer support.
6. Specificații
| Caracteristică | Caietul de sarcini |
|---|---|
| Dimensiunile produsului | 47.7A x 24.9L x 45.7Î centimetri |
| Tehnologia de imprimare | Inkjet |
| Tehnologia de conectivitate | Wi-Fi, USB |
| Maximum Black & White Print Speed | 17 ppm |
| Maximum Color Print Speed | 9 ppm |
| Rezoluție maximă de imprimare color | Până la 6,000 x 1,200 dpi |
| Maximum Black & White Print Resolution | 6000 dpi |
| Rezoluția scanerului | 6000 x 1200 dpi |
| Capacitate maximă de intrare a foii | 150 de coli |
| Capacitatea alimentatorului automat de documente (ADF) | 20 de pagini |
| Imprimare față-verso | Da |
| Tip de afișare | LCD color de 1.8" |
| Cartușe de cerneală compatibile | LC401, LC401XL |
7. Garanție și asistență
The Brother MFC-J1012DW comes with a Garanție limitată de 1 an. For technical assistance, free online or live chat support is available for the life of the printer. Visit the official Brother support website for more information and contact options.
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