Quick Guide - Brother MFC J5330DW Setup

Brother MFC J5330DW Setup

Brother MFC J5330DW Printer Setup

The Brother MFC J5330DW Setup printer is an all-in-one business machine designed for flexible paper handling. It can help you go hands-free with the help of easy wireless connectivity and Wi-Fi Direct. The 2.7" touchscreen comes in handy when performing simple tasks. The printer is powered to produce at a speed of 22 and 20 pages per minute for black and color copies respectively.

Initial Brother MFC J5330DW Setup

  • The Brother MFC J5330DW printer with power cord
  • 4 Ink Cartridges
  • Quick Setup and Product Safety guide
  • Telephone Cord
  • Brother Installation CD

Brother MFC J5330DW Software Setup

  • Place the installation CD into the CD/DVD drive of your computer.
  • Follow the on-screen commands and run the setup process.
  • Select the connection type for the Brother printer and follow the commands on the screen to complete the setup.

Brother MFC J5330DW Hardware Setup

  • Unpack the printer and place it on a flat surface.
  • Remove the protective tapes surrounding the printer body.
  • Pull out the paper tray and remove the packaging material.
  • Take out the top cover of the paper tray and place a stack of paper inside. Adjust the paper guides according to the paper size.
  • Place the paper tray cover on top and push the paper tray into its position inside the printer.
  • Connect the power cord plug to the power source and the printer and then turn on the printer. Set the date and time on the control panel.
  • Open the cartridge door on the right side of the printer body. Remove the orange protective part from the printer.
  • Unpack the ink cartridges from the carton, shake the cartridges 2-5 times to redistribute the toner. Install the ink cartridges based on the color. The printer will now charge the ink.

Brother MFC J5330DW Driver Download

With the help of the driver for the Brother MFC J5330DW printer, you will be able to perform all kinds of printer tasks from your computer. The printer driver is available for download on this support page and also on the official Brother support page.

Driver Download

Brother MFC J5330DW Driver - Windows

  • Click the Driver Download button on this page and the download for the printer driver will begin immediately.
  • You can also download the printer driver from the official Brother support page.
  • Open the browser on your computer and open the Brother support page.
  • Search for the Brother MFC J5330DW printer.
  • Click the Downloads tab.
  • Select the Windows radio button from the OS Family list, select the version of the Windows OS, and click the OK button.
  • Click the printer driver you want to download.
  • Click the Agree to the EULA and Download button.
Setup Brother MFC J5330DW

Brother MFC J5330DW Driver Mac

  • Click the Driver Download button on this page from your Mac browser.
  • The driver will be downloaded the next second.
  • You also have an alternative way to download the printer driver for Mac.
  • Open the official Brother support page for the Brother MFC J5330DW printer.
  • Click the Downloads tab.
  • Select the Mac radio button from the Select OS Family section.
  • Select the Mac OS version under the Select OS Version section and click the OK button.
  • Click the Full Software Package option.
  • Click the Agree to the EULA and Download button.

Brother MFC J5330DW User Manual

  • Click the Manual Download button on this very page.
  • One other location to download the user manual for your computer is from the official Brother support page.
  • Open the Brother MFC J5330DW printer support page.
  • Click the Manuals tab.
  • Click the Download button for the Basic User's Guide manual option.

Brother MFC J5330DW Network Settings

The Brother MFC J5330DW printer can be connected to a network in different ways. For a wireless connection, apart from the wireless setup wizard, the Brother MFC J5330DW printer also supports the WPS method. Let us now look at the setup steps right away.

Brother MFC J5330DW Wired Setup

  • Once you have completed the hardware and software setup of the Brother MFC J5330DW printer, the next step is connecting the printer to the network (wired or wireless).
  • If your computer has a CD/DVD drive, you can proceed with the installation from the CD itself.
  • Do a double-click on the setup file and follow the on-screen commands.
  • When the connection screen opens, you can select the Wired network connection option.
  • Now, you have to connect an Ethernet cable to the Brother printer and the computer. Follow the commands on the screen and complete the setup.

Brother MFC J5330DW Wireless Setup

When it comes to wireless setup for the Brother MFC J5330DW printer, there are a couple of ways to perform it.

WI-FI PROTECTED SETUP:

  • From the printer control panel select the following options: Settings > All Settings > Network > WLAN > WPS.
  • When the display screen shows the Enable WLAN? message, press Yes. This will initiate the wireless setup wizard.
  • Within the next 2 minutes, press the WPS button on your router.
  • Press the OK button on the printer display screen.
  • The printer will be automatically connected to the wireless network and the screen will show the Connected message.

WI-FI DIRECT:

  • Select the following options in the control panel: Settings > All Settings > Network > Wi-Fi Direct > Push Button.
  • The Wi-Fi Direct setup will be initiated.
  • Now, open the Wireless settings on your computer or mobile device that you wish to connect to the printer.
  • Select the SSID name that matches the Brother printer.
  • Enter the password for the wireless network and the wireless device will be connected to the printer via Wi-Fi Direct.

Brother MFC J5330DW Airprint Setup

AirPrint is a mobile printing feature that is exclusive only for Apple iOS devices like iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. To print with AirPrint, you need to have the iOS device connected to the same wireless network as the Brother printer.

Enable AirPrint:

  • You need to enable AirPrint using Web-Based Management.
  • Open the default browser on your computer.
  • Type the Brother printer IP address in the address bar and press the Enter button.
  • Click the Network tab.
  • Select the Protocol menu.
  • Click the AirPrint checkbox.

Print Using AirPrint (iPhone):

  • Open a webpage in your Safari browser.
  • Tap the Share icon.
  • Select the Print option.
  • Choose your Brother MFC J5330DW printer.
  • Tap the + icon to increase the number of copies.
  • Tap the Print button.

Brother MFC J5330DW iPrint & Scan

  • The iPrint&Scan app is for Brother printers. The app is available for download in Google Play Store and iOS App Store. Here is an example to download the app from Google Play Store.
  • Open the Google Play Store app on your Android phone.
  • Search iPrint&Scan app.
  • Tap the Install button.
  • Make sure the Android phone is connected to the same wireless network as the Brother printer.
  • With the iPrint&Scan app, you can print and scan from your mobile device.
Brother MFC J5330DW Printer

Brother MFC J5330DW Troubleshooting

The Brother MFC J5330DW printer has its fair share of problems. Despite the problems the printer faces, there are simple solutions to tackle them. Some of the commonly occurring problems you might face are described below.

Brother MFC J5330DW Printer Not Printing

  • If your Brother printer is not printing, check the following.
  • Make sure the printer driver is properly installed on your computer. If not, download the driver from this page or from the official Brother support page and reinstall it on your computer.
  • Check for error messages on your printer display and clear them.
  • Make sure the printer is connected to the wireless network if you are printing wirelessly.
  • If the printer is connected using the USB setup, check if the cable is properly connected to the computer. Replace the cable if necessary.

Brother MFC J5330DW Connected To Wifi But Offline

There are chances that the Brother MFC J5330DW printer will be connected to Wi-Fi, but it still appears offline. The problem can be because of pending print jobs in the queue or the Print Spooler is off. Here are the methods to bring the printer online.

Method 1: Disable Printer Offline (Windows)

  • Open Devices and Printers from the Control Panel window.
  • Do a right-click on the printer.
  • Click See what's printing.
  • Do a right-click on the pending print jobs and click the Cancel option.

Method 2: Set As Default Printer (Windows)

  • Open the Control Panel window.
  • Click the Devices and Printers option.
  • Select the Brother printer.
  • Do a right-click and select the Set as default printer option.
Brother MFC J5330DW Install

Brother MFC J5330DW Paper Jam

The two places in the printer that might have frequent paper jams are the front and back of the printer. The paper jam error will be seen as a message [Jam Front/Rear].

Paper Jam In Front Of The Printer:

  • Cancel the print jobs in line and unplug the printer.
  • Pull the paper tray from the printer.
  • Locate the jammed paper present inside the paper tray slot gently without damaging it further.
  • Lift the Jam Clear Flap and discard the jammed paper present inside.
  • Remove other foreign objects present inside.
  • Place the tray back into its slot in the printer.
  • Lift the scanning unit and get rid of the jammed paper present inside. Close the scanning unit gently.

Paper Jam In The Back Of The Printer:

  • Open the Jam Clear Cover at the back of the printer.
  • Look for the jammed paper carefully inside the printer and remove it gently.
  • Close the Jam Cover and make sure it's closed properly.

Brother MFC J5330DW Paper Feed

  • Ensure that the paper inside the paper tray are aligned evenly.
  • Remove the paper tray from the printer, take the stack out, and fan the stack evenly.
  • Make sure none of the paper are crushed or damaged in any way.
  • Do not exceed the paper tray limit as this might lead to paper feed problems.

Clean The Paper Feed Rollers

  • Turn off the Brother MFC J5330DW printer and unplug it from the power source.
  • Pull the paper tray out from the printer.
  • Lift the paper support tray and remove it from the printer.
  • Have a lint-free cloth and moisten it with water.
  • Gently clean the rollers in a side-to-side motion.
  • Once cleaning is done, wipe the rollers dry with a different lint-free cloth.
  • Lift the jam flap and clean the back of the rollers. Remove all the moisture by wiping it dry with a different lint-free cloth.
  • Place the paper support tray back into the printer.
  • Insert the paper tray gently into the printer.
  • Reconnect the printer and turn it on.
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