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Quick Setup Guide Start Here MFC-7860DW Please read the Safety and Legal booklet first before you set up your machine. Then, please read this Quick Setup Guide for the correct setup and installation. To view the Quick Setup Guide in other languages, please visit http://solutions.brother.com/.
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CAUTION CAUTION When you move the machine, grasp the side handholds that are under the scanner. DO NOT carry the machine by holding it at the bottom. Note • Keep a minimum gap around the machine as shown in the illustration. 9.85 in.
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Remove the packing Lift the elastic band off the drum. material from the machine IMPORTANT DO NOT connect the AC power cord yet. Remove the packing tape from the outside of the machine and the film covering the scanner glass. Open the front cover.
Gently shake it from side to side several times Load paper in the paper to distribute the toner evenly inside the assembly. tray Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine. Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back in the machine.
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Put paper in the tray and make sure: Note The paper is below the maximum paper For Legal or Folio size paper, press the release mark (b b b) a. button in the bottom of the paper tray and then Over filling the paper tray will cause paper pull out the back of the paper tray.
Note Connect the power cord If you are sharing one telephone line with an and telephone line external telephone, connect it as shown below. Before you connect the external telephone, remove the protective cap from the EXT. jack IMPORTANT on the machine. DO NOT connect the interface cable yet.
Choose the correct Receive Mode The correct Receive Mode is determined by the external devices and telephone subscriber services (Voice Mail, Distinctive Ring, etc.) you have (or will be using) on the same line as the Brother machine. Will you be using a Distinctive Ring number for receiving faxes? Brother uses the term “Distinctive Ring”...
Enter the two digits for the day on the dial pad, Set the LCD contrast and then press OK. (if needed) Date&Time Day:25 If you are having difficulty reading the LCD, try (e.g. Enter 2, 5 for 25th.) changing the contrast setting. Enter the time in 24-hour format on the dial pad, and then press OK.
Press Three Four Five Set your Station ID time times times times times The machine displays the date and time, and if you set up the Station ID, it will add it to each fax you send. Press Menu, 0, 3. Enter your fax number (up to 20 digits) on the dial pad, and then press OK.
Fax Transmission Report Dial Prefix Your Brother machine is equipped with a The dial prefix setting will automatically dial a Transmission Verification Report that can be used as predefined number before every fax number you dial. confirmation that you sent a fax. This report lists the For example: If your phone system requires a 9 to dial name or fax number of the receiving party, the date, an outside number this setting will automatically dial 9...
Send in the Product Automatic Daylight Registration and Test Savings Time Sheet (USA only) You can also register your product online using the You can set the machine to change automatically for On-Line Registration link from the installation daylight savings time. It will reset itself forward one CD-ROM or visit hour in the Spring and backward one hour in the Fall.
Choose your connection type ® ® ® These installation instructions are for Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home/Windows ® ® ® Professional, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows Vista , Windows 7, and Mac OS X (versions 10.4.11, 10.5.x and 10.6.x). Note ®...
® Windows For USB Interface Users ® ® ® (Windows 2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition/Windows Vista /Windows Before you install Install MFL-Pro Suite Make sure that your computer is ON and you Put the installation CD-ROM into your are logged on with Administrator rights. CD-ROM drive.
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® Windows Connect the USB cable to the USB connector marked with the symbol on your machine and then connect the cable to your computer. Turn the machine on, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup. IMPORTANT DO NOT cancel any of the screens during the installation.
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Macintosh For USB Interface Users (Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.6.x) Before you install Install MFL-Pro Suite Make sure your machine is connected to the Put the installation CD-ROM into your power and your Macintosh is ON. You must be CD-ROM drive.
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Macintosh Download and install Presto! PageManager When Presto! PageManager is installed OCR capability is added to Brother ControlCenter2. You can easily scan, share and organize photos and documents using Presto! PageManager. On the Brother Support screen, click Presto! PageManager and follow the on-screen instructions.
Wired Network ® Windows For Wired Network Interface Users ® ® ® (Windows 2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition/Windows Vista /Windows Connect the network interface cable to the LAN Before you install connector and then connect it to a free port on your hub.
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Wired Network ® Windows Note Note • If the installation does not continue • If your machine is not found over the network, automatically, open the top menu again by confirm your settings by following the on-screen ejecting and then reinserting the CD-ROM or instructions.
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Wired Network ® Windows Install MFL-Pro Suite on additional computers (if needed) If you want to use your machine with multiple computers on the network, install MFL-Pro Suite on each computer. Go to step 18 on page 18. Note ® Network license (Windows This product includes a PC license for up to 5 users.
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Wired Network Macintosh For Wired Network Interface Users (Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.6.x) Before you install Install MFL-Pro Suite Make sure your machine is connected to the Put the installation CD-ROM into your power and your Macintosh is ON. You must be CD-ROM drive.
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Wired Network Macintosh Note Download and install • You can find your machine’s MAC Address Presto! PageManager (Ethernet Address) and IP Address by printing out the Network Configuration Report. See Print the Network Configuration Report on page 39. When Presto! PageManager is installed OCR •...
Ethernet for a faster data transfer or USB for the fastest throughput speed. • Although the Brother MFC-7860DW can be used in both a wired and wireless network, only one of the connection methods can be used at a time.
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For Wireless Network Users Choose your wireless install method The following instructions will offer three methods for installing your Brother machine in a wireless network environment. Choose the method you prefer for your environment. Note To setup your machine in any other wireless environment, you can find instructions in the Network User's Guide.
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For Wireless Network Users ® Manual configuration from the control panel (Windows and Macintosh) If your wireless access point/router does not support Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or AOSS™, write down the wireless network settings of your wireless access point/router in the area below. IMPORTANT Please do not contact Brother Customer Service for assistance without the wireless security information.
For Wireless Network Users Configuration using the Installation CD-ROM and temporarily using a USB cable ® (Windows only) When this screen appears, choose Change Configure the wireless the Firewall port settings to enable network connection and continue with the settings installation.
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For Wireless Network Users Choose Temporarily use a USB cable Note (Recommended) and then click Next. • If the list is blank, check that the access point has power and is broadcasting the SSID, and then see if the machine and the access point are within range for wireless communication.
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For Wireless Network Users Click Next. The settings will be sent to your machine. Note • The settings will remain unchanged if you click Cancel. • If you want to manually enter the IP address settings of your machine, click Change IP Address and enter the necessary IP address settings for your network.
For Wireless Network Users ® Manual configuration from the control panel (Windows and Macintosh) Configure the wireless settings IMPORTANT You must have the wireless settings you wrote down for your network in step 18 on page 24 before you proceed. Enter the Network Key you wrote down in step 18 on page 24 using the dial pad to On your machine, press Menu, 6 (Network),...
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For Wireless Network Users One push configuration using Wi-Fi Protected Setup or AOSS™ ® (Windows and Macintosh) Note Configure the wireless If your wireless access point/router supports settings Wi-Fi Protected Setup (PIN Method) and you want to configure your machine using the PIN (Personal Identification Number) Method, see Using the PIN Method of Wi-Fi Protected Setup in the Network User's Guide.
For Wireless Network Users Troubleshooting IMPORTANT Please do not contact Brother Customer Service for assistance without the wireless security information. We cannot assist you in locating your network security settings. How can I find the wireless settings (SSID and Network Key) 1.
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For Wireless Network Users Error code Recommended Solutions The Authentication/Encryption methods used by the selected wireless access point/router are not supported by your machine. For infrastructure mode, change the authentication and encryption methods of the wireless access point/router. Your machine supports the following authentication methods WPA, WPA2, OPEN and Shared key.
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For Wireless Network Users Error code Recommended Solutions The machine cannot detect a wireless access point/router that has WPS or AOSS™ enabled. If you would like to configure your wireless settings using WPS or AOSS™, you must operate both your machine and the wireless access point/router. Confirm your wireless access point/router supports WPS or AOSS™...
For Wireless Network Users Entering Text for Wireless Settings Most number keys have three or four letters printed on them. The keys for 0, # and l do not have printed letters because they are used for special characters. By pressing the proper number key repeatedly, you can access the character you want. For configuring wireless network settings Press One time...
Wireless Network ® Windows Install the Drivers & Software ® (Windows 2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition/ ® ® Windows Vista /Windows Click Initial Installation and then Install Before you install MFL-Pro Suite. Make sure that your computer is ON and you are logged on with Administrator rights.
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Wireless Network ® Windows Install MFL-Pro Suite on ® If you are not using the Windows Firewall, see the user's guide of your firewall or antivirus additional computers software for information on how to add the (if needed) following network ports. ...
Wireless Network Macintosh Install the Drivers & Software (Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.6.x) Choose Wireless Network Connection and Before you install click Next. Make sure your machine is connected to the power and your Macintosh is ON. You must be logged on with Administrator rights.
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Wireless Network Macintosh Note Download and install • You can find your machine’s MAC Address Presto! PageManager (Ethernet Address) and IP Address by printing out the Network Configuration Report. See Print the Network Configuration Report on page 39. When Presto! PageManager is installed OCR •...
For Network Users Web Based Management Print the Network Configuration (web browser) Report The Brother print server is equipped with a web server You can print the Network Configuration Report to that allows you to monitor its status or change some confirm the current network settings.
Other Information Brother CreativeCenter Get inspired. If you're using Windows, double-click the Brother CreativeCenter icon on your desktop to access our FREE web site with many ideas and resources for personal and professional use. Mac users can access Brother CreativeCenter at this web address: http://www.brother.com/creativecenter/...
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Consumables Consumables When the time comes to replace consumable items, an error will be indicated by the LCD on the control panel. For more information about the consumables for your machine, visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ or contact your local Brother reseller. Toner cartridges Drum unit Standard Toner: TN-420...
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