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MFC-9840CDW Before you can use the machine, you must set up the hardware and install the driver. Please read this ‘Quick Setup Guide’ for proper set up and installation instructions. STEP 1 Setting Up the Machine STEP 2 Installing the Driver & Software Setup is Complete! Keep this ‘Quick Setup Guide’...
Network User's Guide Notes tell you how you should respond Indicates reference to the User's Guide, to a situation that may arise or give tips Software User's Guide or Network about how the current operation works User's Guide which is on the CD-ROM with other features.
For Wireless Network Interface Users in infrastructure mode..............22 Using the SecureEasySetup™ software to configure your machine for a wireless network....24 Using the Setup Wizard from the control panel LAN menu for wireless network configuration ... 25 ® For Windows Server 2003, see the Network User's Guide on the CD-ROM.
USB interface cable Please make sure you use a USB 2.0 interface cable that is no longer than 6 feet (2 meters). When you use a USB cable, make sure you connect it to the USB port of your computer and not to a USB port on a keyboard or non-powered USB hub.
For the details of the control panel, see Control panel overview in Chapter 1 of the User’s Guide. Note This machine is heavy and weighs 83.6 lb (38 kg). To prevent injuries use at least two people to lift the machine. Be careful not to pinch your fingers when you set the machine back down.
Setting Up the Machine Hold the green handle of the drum unit. Lift the Remove the packing drum unit up and then pull it out until it stops. materials from the machine Important Save all packing materials and the carton in case you have to ship your machine.
Put the drum unit back into the machine. Unpack the toner cartridges and rock each toner cartridge from side to side 5 to 6 times. Close the front cover of the machine. Pull off the protective cover. Hold the handle of the toner cartridge and slide it into the drum unit.
Setting Up the Machine While pressing the green paper-guide release Release the Scanner Lock lever (1), slide the paper guides to fit the paper size. Make sure that the guides are firmly in the slots. Push the lever (1) in the direction to unlock the scanner.
Press 0. Note Press 2. If you are sharing one phone line with an external Enter the last two digits of the year on the dial telephone, connect it as shown below. pad, and then press OK. 02.Date&Time Year:2008 Enter &...
(e.g. Enter 1, 5, 2, 5 for 3:25 P.M.) Note • Refer to the following chart for entering your name. Press Stop/Exit. • If you need to enter a character that is on the same key as the previous character, press to move Note the cursor to the right.
Will you be using Voicemail on the same telephone line as your Brother machine? If you have Voicemail on the same telephone line as your Brother machine, there is a strong possibility that Voice mail and the Brother machine will conflict with each other when receiving incoming calls. See Voice Mail in Chapter 7 of the User's Guide for instructions on setting up your machine using this service.
• You can use numbers 0 to 9 , # ,and !. (Press Hook to display “!“.) • You cannot use ! with any other numbers or characters. • If the pulse dialing mode is on, # and * are not available to use. (Canada only) Press Stop/Exit.
Select your language (English or French) by using and then press OK. Press Stop/Exit. Setting the LCD contrast You can change the contrast to help the LCD look lighter or darker. Press Menu. Place the sheet face up in the Automatic Document Feeder.
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Macintosh Start Here OSX Install MFL-Pro Suite You can install the MFL-Pro Suite software and You can install the MFL-Pro Suite that includes the multifunction drivers. printer driver, scanner driver, the Brother ® ControlCenter2 and BRAdmin Light for Mac OS Install Other Drivers or Utilities 10.2.4 or greater.
Follow the instructions on this page for your operating system and interface. For the latest drivers, documentation, and to find the best solution for your problem, access the Brother Solutions Center directly from the CD-ROM / Driver or visit http://solutions.brother.com.
2000 (SP4 or greater), XP (SP2 or greater), XP Professional x64 Edition and Note Windows Vista™ only. Please update to the latest ® • If this window does not appear, use Windows ® Windows Service Pack before installing Explorer to run the start.exe program from the MFL-Pro Suite.
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License Agreement window appears, click Yes if you agree to the Software Licence Agreement. Improper Setup DO NOT connect the machine to a USB port on a keyboard or a non-powered USB hub. Brother recommends that you connect the machine directly to your computer.
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Windows When the On-Line Registration screen is displayed, make your selection and follow the on-screen instructions. Click Finish to restart your computer. ( You must be logged on with Administrator rights.) Note After restarting the computer, the Installation Diagnostics will run automatically. If the installation is unsuccessful, the installation results window will be shown.
• If this window does not appear, use Windows Explorer to run the start.exe program from the root folder of the Brother CD-ROM. Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet. Turn • For Windows Vista™, when the User Account the power switch on.
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PS Printer Driver, and then continue following the is suitable for your network. on-screen instructions. Note If the machine is not yet configured for use on your After reading and accepting the ScanSoft™ network, the following screen appears. PaperPort™ 11SE License Agreement, click Yes.
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FAQ’s in Start/ All Programs/Brother/MFC-XXXX. • Once you are sure that you can print after the installation, restart your firewall software. • Firewall settings on your PC may reject the necessary network connection for Network Scanning and Printing.
2. In Name or IP address (for example Vista™. If you are using personal firewall software, 192.168.0.12) of the computer hosting this see the User's Guide for your software or contact the service on your network: software manufacturer. - Enter "Localhost".
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2. In Port number: Enter “54926”. 3. Make sure UDP is selected. Then, click OK. 9 Make sure that the new setting is added and is checked, and then click OK. 3 Make sure that Windows Firewall on the 10 If you still have trouble with your network General tab is set to On.
(router). After the machine is configured to communicate with your access point (router) computers on your network will have access to the machine. To use the machine from these computers, you will need to install the MFL-Pro Suite. The following steps will guide you through the configuration and installation process.
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The setup process will be different depending on your network environment. Installation using SecureEasySetup™ . If your wireless access point (A) supports SecureEasySetup™ , you do not need to use a computer to configure the machine. The access point (router) and your machine can automatically negotiate using the SecureEasySetup™...
Your router or Press Menu, 7, 2, 3 on the control panel of the access point must also support SecureEasySetup™. Brother machine. See the user’s guide for your wireless LAN router or access point for instructions to configure your 72.WLAN...
Installing the Driver & Software ® Windows Using the Setup Wizard from the control panel LAN menu for wireless network configuration Important Make sure that you have finished the instructions from step 1 Setting Up the Machine on pages 4 through 11.
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(LAN) settings before you can information how to type text, see Entering configure the wireless settings again. text on page 48. Press Menu, 7, 2, 5 (or Menu, 7, 0) and then press 1 to accept the change. 72.WLAN SSID: On your machine, press Menu, 7, 2, 2.
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Enter the user and press OK. You can use keys to move the cursor. For example, Note to enter the letter a, press the 2 key on the dial Before installation, if you are using personal pad once. firewall software, disable it. After the installation, restart your personal firewall software.
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Put the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM Note drive. If the model name screen appears, If you want to install the PS driver (Brother’s choose your machine. If the language screen BR-Script Driver), choose Custom Install and appears, choose your language.
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IP address for your machine that is suitable for your network. Note If the machine is not yet configured for use on your network, the following screen appears. Click OK. The MFL-Pro Suite has been installed and The Configure IP Address window will appear.
2. In Name or IP address (for example Vista™. If you are using personal firewall software, 192.168.0.12) of the computer hosting this see the User's Guide for your software or contact the service on your network: software manufacturer. - Enter "Localhost".
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2. In Port number: Enter “54926”. 3. Make sure UDP is selected. Then, click OK. 9 Make sure that the new setting is added and is checked, and then click OK. 3 Make sure that Windows Firewall on the 10 If you still have trouble with your network General tab is set to On.
Next. The installation will continue. Note Improper Setup Please wait, it will take a few seconds for the DO NOT connect the machine to a USB port on software to install. After the installation, click a keyboard or a non-powered USB hub.
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Note ® ® When Presto! PageManager is installed OCR capability is added to the Brother ControlCenter2. You can easily scan, share and organize photos ® ® and documents using Presto! PageManager Choose your model name, and then click Add. ®...
® Turn on your Macintosh Put the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Note Please wait, it will take a few seconds for the software to install. After the installation, click Restart to finish installing the software.
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Go to step 7. Choose your model name, and then click Add. • If you want to use the machine’s Scan key to scan over the network you must check the Register your computer with the "Scan To" function on the machine box.
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Presto! PageManager icon and follow the on-screen instructions. Note ® ® When Presto! PageManager is installed OCR capability is added to the Brother ControlCenter2. You can easily scan, share and organize photos ® ® and documents using Presto! PageManager ® ® Presto! PageManager...
(router). After the machine is configured to communicate with your access point (router) computers on your network will have access to the machine. To use the machine from these computers, you will need to install the MFL-Pro Suite. The following steps will guide you through the configuration and installation process.
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The setup process will be different depending on your network environment. Installation using SecureEasySetup™ . If your wireless access point (A) supports SecureEasySetup™ , you do not need to use a computer to configure the machine. The access point (router) and your machine can automatically negotiate using the SecureEasySetup™...
Your router or Press Menu, 7, 2, 3 on the control panel of the access point must also support SecureEasySetup™. Brother machine. See the user’s guide for your wireless LAN router or access point for instructions to configure your 72.WLAN...
STEP 2 Installing the Driver & Software ® Macintosh Using the Setup Wizard from the control panel LAN menu for wireless network configuration Important Make sure that you have finished the instructions from step 1 Setting Up the Machine on pages 4 through 11.
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(LAN) settings before you can information how to type text, see Entering configure the wireless settings again. text on page 48. Press Menu, 7, 2, 5 (or Menu, 7, 0) and then press 1 to accept the change. 72.WLAN SSID: On your machine, press Menu, 7, 2, 2.
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Double-click the Start Here OSX icon to install. keys to move the cursor. For example, Follow the on-screen instructions. to enter the letter a, press the 2 key on the dial pad once. Enter the password and press OK, and then choose 1.Yes and press OK to apply your...
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Click on the Checked and confirmed check box, and then click Next. Follow the on screen instructions. • If you want to use the machine’s Scan key to scan over the network you must check the Register your computer with the "Scan To" function on the machine box.
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Note ® ® When Presto! PageManager is installed OCR capability is added to the Brother ControlCenter2. Choose your model name, and then click Add. You can easily scan, share and organize photos ® ® and documents using Presto! PageManager ®...
BRAdmin Light utility (For Windows users) The BRAdmin Light is a utility for initial setup of Brother network connected devices. It also can search for Brother products on your network, view the status and configure basic network settings, such as IP address.
X users) The BRAdmin Light is a utility for initial setup of Brother network connected devices. It also can search for Brother products on your network, view the status and configure basic network settings, such as IP address from a ®...
Restoring the network (web browser) settings to factory default The Brother print server is equipped with a web server To restore all network settings of the internal that allows you to monitor its status or change some Print/Scan server to factory default, please follow the of its configuration settings, using HTTP (Hyper Text steps below.
Special characters and symbols Press l, # or 0, then press d or c to move the cursor to the symbol or character you want. Press OK to choose it. The symbols and characters below will appear depending on your menu selection.
Consumables and Options Options The machine has the following optional accessories. You can expand the capabilities of the machine by adding these items. Lower Tray Unit DIMM Memory LT-100CL The lower paper tray unit can hold up to 500 sheets of paper.
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The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice. Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications and materials contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to the publication.