Quick Reference Guide HL-JF1 Read the Product Safety Guide first, then read this Quick Reference Guide for the correct installation procedure. This guide contains only machine setup and Fabric Printing functions for HL-JF1. For instructions and information about Paper Printing and machine maintenance on HL-JF1, see the Online User's Guide.
CONTENTS About Fabric Printer .................................................................................................................................. 2 Read Before Use ........................................................................................................................................ 2 Preparations...............................................................................................................................................
About Fabric Printer This Brother Fabric Printer is designed to print on both fabric roll and on paper. With this printer, you can easily print pictures or images on a rolled fabric. Brother Artspira app will provide you various projects ideas, tutorials and templates which you can customize and create one-of-a kind items. With Artspira App you can send data to print with Brother Fabric Printer, to cut the fabric with Brother cutting machines (SDX series) and to embroider with Brother Embroidery machines.
Fabric Roll Precautions CAUTION • If skin irritation occurs by using your project which comes in direct contact with the skin, stop using it immediately. • Keep product out of the reach of children. • Do not put the fabric in your mouth or lick the fabric. The material of the included fabric roll is made of No. 40 broadcloth (100% cotton). This fabric is for compatible inkjet printers only. Do not use laser printers or color copying machines. The fabric is washable and dry cleanable.
Preparations c Slowly push Tray #1 completely into the machine. d Pull out the paper support until it locks into place. Load plain Letter/A4 paper in Tray #1 a Pull Tray #1 completely out of the machine as shown by the arrow. NOTE Fan the stack of paper well. NOTE After finishing the machine setup, you can change the paper type or size as needed. For more information about paper handling, see the Online User's Guide at https://s.brother/ cm2aa/.
b d Open the ink cartridge cover. Follow the LCD instruction to configure the machine's settings; • Configure the tray settings and check the paper orientation information. • Check the software installation information. e Select your language (if needed). 1. Press [Settings] > [All Settings] > [Initial Setup] > [Local Language]. 2. Press your language. c 3. Press Quickly shake just the black ink cartridge horizontally 15 times as shown, before inserting it into the machine.
e When the printer list appears, tap the printer you want to register. When registration is complete, a check mark appears beside the printer name. Connect your computer to your machine a Visit https://s.brother/lpqrg/ to download and install the Brother software. NOTE • (Windows) You must install the Brother software if you want to print on Fabric Roll. b Follow the on-screen instructions and prompts.
Manual wireless setup Wireless Network can be set up by using the alternative method. a Find your SSID (Network Name) and Network Key (Password) on your wireless access point/router and write them in the table provided below. SSID (Network Name) Network Key (Password) SSID: XXXXXX Network Key: XXXX NOTE • If you cannot find this information, ask your network administrator or wireless access point/router manufacturer. b c Go to your machine, and press Fi Network] > [Yes].
Fabric handling Follow the procedure below to load the Fabric Roll. For details on paper printing, refer to the Online User’s Guide at https://s.brother/cm2aa/. The Starter Fabric Roll included and Brother consumable fabrics are compatible with this inkjet printers. • Use Tray #2 to load the Fabric Roll (Width:11.4” (297 mm) / Outer diameter: 2.85” (72.5 mm) or less) • (Windows) You must install the Brother software if you want to print on Fabric Roll.
h Slowly NOTE push Tray #2 completely into the machine. • Print only on the fabric side of the Fabric Roll. Printing on the backing film may damage the machine. • If the end of the fabric is fraying, use scissors to cut off any excess threads before loading the Fabric Roll. • If there is slack in the Fabric Roll, wind it more tightly before loading it. f Using both fingers supporting the sides of the Fabric Roll, rotate the Fabric Roll as shown by the arrow.
Unprintable area The unprintable area differs depending on the settings specified in the application. The illustration below shows the unprintable area for the Fabric Roll. If borderless printing is enabled, this machine can print in the shaded area of the illustration below. 1 2 4 3 Top (1) Left (2) Bottom (3) Right (4) Fabric Roll 0.12" (3 mm) 0.12" (3 mm) 0.12" (3 mm) 0.12" (3 mm) • For details on Cut-sheet paper, refer to the Online User’s Guide at https://s.brother/cm2aa/.
Print on the Fabric Roll from your Mobile Device using the Artspira App Artspira is a Brother app that allows you to print onto a Fabric Roll from smart devices such as smartphones and tablets, Artspira also allows you to transfer cutting data and embroidery data to compatible Brother machines wirelessly. Simply select the project you want from the templates provided in the Artspira, and enjoy creating your project with your Brother products.
About the Print settings screen Print data other than templates The Artspira Print settings menu differs based on the project you choose. Follow the instructions below to create original print data with patterns other than the provided templates. Print quality Select the printing resolution. Since there is a correlation between print quality and print speed, increasing the quality reduces the print speed. a Tap b Tap [Printing]. Registration mark for cut Adds a Registration mark to cutting data.
Wash your printed fabric gently by hand using a mild detergent. Do not use bleach. Lay flat to dry. Printed projects will fade with washing. Ironing is only needed if you want to smooth wrinkles from the fabric. We recommend turning the printed fabric inside out before ironing and using the lowest heat setting possible. This cotton fabric is specially treated to absorb inks. Please be aware that the fabric will absorb and trap loose inks in your wash water much like a color catcher.
Print Fabric Roll from Your Computer For detailed instructions for printing onto paper (A4, Letter, etc.), refer to the Online User's Guide at https://s.brother/ cm2aa/. i Print from Windows When you print from [Print Test Page] on your computer, your machine may print on Fabric roll. To print on paper, make sure you select [Cut-Sheet Paper] in the [Media Selection] field of the printer driver. a b c Make sure you have loaded the Fabric Roll in Tray #2.
j Click [Print]. Print from Mac (Using AirPrint) IMPORTANT The procedure used to print may vary by application. These instructions are described using macOS v12. The actual procedure may differ depending on the OS version. Before printing, make sure your machine is in the printer list on your Mac computer. a b c d e Make sure your machine is turned on. Load the Fabric Roll in Tray #2 and change the paper tray settings on your machine.
Troubleshooting If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems as well as the FAQ on the Brother support website (https://s.brother/cf2aa/) before requesting service. If the problem persists, contact Brother Customer Service or a Brother authorized service center. The symptoms listed below are some of those that can occur when printing on a fabric roll or when using the Artspira app.
Fabric Roll is Jammed in the Back of the Machine If the LCD displays the following messages, follow these steps: If your LCD displays [Roll Fabric Jam 02], close the upper Jam Clear Cover A at the back of the machine. Make sure the cover is closed completely. • [Roll Fabric Jam 01], [Roll Fabric Jam 02] a Unplug the machine from the AC power outlet. If your LCD displays [Roll Fabric Jam 02], open the upper Jam Clear Cover A (1) at the back of the machine. When finished, continue with the next step.
e Slowly open the upper Jam Clear Cover A (1) at the back of the machine. h Make sure you look carefully inside (1) for any scraps of material. 1 1 This cover may feel heavier than usual, because the Fabric Roll runs through the inside of the cover. f g Keep the upper Jam Clear Cover A open, and then go to the front of the machine. Lift the internal flap and slowly remove any jammed material.
k Move the print head, and then remove any material remaining in this area. Make sure pieces of material are not left in the corners of the machine (1) and (2). 1 m 2 n IMPORTANT • If the print head is in the right corner as shown in the illustration, you cannot move the print head. Close the top cover, and then reconnect the power cord. Open the top cover again and then hold down until the print head moves to the center. Then unplug the machine from the power source and remove the material.
b. Manually slide the cutter unit (1) to the far right (home position). Roll media Cutter is Jammed (Cutter Jam 01/02 ) If the LCD displays the following messages, follow these steps: • [Cutter Jam 01], [Cutter Jam 02] a b c Unplug the machine from the AC power outlet. 1 If the paper is loaded in the manual feed slot, remove the paper. Pull Tray #1 (1) completely out of the machine as shown by the arrow. c. Close the lower Jam Clear Cover B. Make sure the cover is closed completely.
i Lift the internal flap and slowly remove any jammed material. l Slowly pull the jammed material (1) out of the machine. 1 m j Make sure you look carefully inside (1) for any scraps of material. Move the print head, and then remove any material remaining in this area. Make sure pieces of material are not left in the corners of the machine (1) and (2). 1 2 IMPORTANT • If the print head is in the right corner as shown in the illustration, you cannot move the print head.
n o Gently close the top cover using the finger holds on each side. Pull Tray #2 completely out of the machine as shown by the arrow. s t Put the paper support firmly back in the machine. Make sure you fit the paper support into the channels. Slowly push the paper trays completely into the machine. u Reconnect p the power cord. Remove the Fabric Roll from Tray #2 and roll up the fabric. If the feeding edge is folded, bent, or cut at an angle, cut it straight across.
e Roll media Cutter is Jammed (Cutter Jam 03/04 ) If your LCD displays [Cutter Jam 03], do the following to reload the Fabric Roll. a. Pull Tray #2 completely out of the machine as shown by the arrow. If the LCD displays the following messages, follow these steps: • [Cutter Jam 03], [Cutter Jam 04] a b Unplug the machine from the AC power outlet. Open the lower Jam Clear Cover B (1) at the back of the machine. b. Remove the Fabric Roll from Tray #2 and roll up the fabric.
Error Messages The following table lists some of the messages that may appear while the machine is operating as well as their corresponding solutions. Perform the necessary operation according to the instructions in the message or the solution described here. You can solve most problems by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother support website offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at “ https://s.brother/cf2aa/ ”.
Appendix Paper Type and Paper Size for Each Operation Paper Type Paper Size Usage Direct Print Printer JPEG Print Roll media * Fabric Roll PDF Print Width:11.69” (297 mm) (Outer diameter: 2.85” (72.5 mm) or less) - Yes Refer to the Online User’s Guide, for other paper type such as Cut-sheet paper information. Paper Orientation and Capacity of the Paper Tray #2 Paper Tray #2 Paper Size Paper Types Letter, A4 Plain Paper, Recycled Paper Fabric Roll Cotton Fabric (Width: 11.
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