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Brother MFC-890 Quick Setup Manual

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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!
For the latest driver and to find the best solution for your problem or question, access the Brother
Solutions Center directly from the driver or go to http://solutions.brother.com
Keep this "Quick Setup Guide", User's Guide and supplied CD-ROM in a convenient place for
quick and easy reference at all times.

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  • Page 1 Installing the Driver & Software Setup is Complete! For the latest driver and to find the best solution for your problem or question, access the Brother Solutions Center directly from the driver or go to http://solutions.brother.com Keep this “Quick Setup Guide”, User’s Guide and supplied CD-ROM in a convenient place for...

  • Page 2: Carton Components

    Control Panel 1. ON/OFF key 2. Fax and Telephone keys 3. Stop/Exit key For more details, see Chapter 1 "MFC-890 control panel overview" in the User's Guide. 4. Document Cover 5. Paper Tray 6. Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Paper Support Telephone Line Cord 4.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Setting Up the machine Step 1 1. Removing the Protective Parts... 2 2. Attaching the Paper Supports ... 3 3. Load Paper ... 3 4. Install Phone Line and Power Cord... 4 5. Installing the Ink Cartridges... 5 6.

  • Page 4: Setting Up The Machine

    Setting Up the machine Step 1 Removing the Protective Parts Do NOT connect the interface cable. Connecting the interface cable is done when installing the driver. Remove the protective seals. Open the scanner cover by pulling the release lever towards you. Remove the protective yellow bar and wiper stopper.

  • Page 5: Attaching The Paper Supports

    Attaching the Paper Supports Attach the paper support to the paper tray. Paper support Attach the output paper support to the paper output slot, and then pull out the extension. Output paper support Output paper support extension Load Paper Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds.

  • Page 6: Install Phone Line And Power Cord

    Step 1 Setting Up the machine Install Phone Line and Power Cord Connect the power cord. Power Cord Telephone Line Cord Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the jack on the machine marked LINE and the other end to a modular wall jack. Do not connect the Parallel or USB cable yet.

  • Page 7: Installing The Ink Cartridges

    Installing the Ink Cartridges Warning If ink gets in your eyes irrigate them with water immediately, and if irritation occurs consult a doctor. Make sure that the power is turned on. The LCD shows; CHECK CARTRIDGE Open cover,then... Open the scanner cover by pulling the release lever towards you.
  • Page 8 3rd party ink or 3rd party ink cartridges. Use only genuine Brother ink cartridges. If you mix the colours by installing an ink cartridge in the wrong colour position, you must clean the print head several times after correcting the cartridge installation and before you start printing.

  • Page 9: Colour Block Quality And Alignment Check

    Colour Block Quality and Alignment Check After the cleaning cycle is finished, the LCD shows; SET PAPER AND PRESS FAX START Make sure the paper is loaded in the paper tray. Fax Start Press the key. The machine starts printing the PRINT QUALITY CHECK SHEET (only during initial ink cartridge installation).

  • Page 10: Selecting A Receive Mode

    Setting Up the machine Step 1 Receive Mode Selecting a Receive Mode Choose the mode which best suits your needs by pressing the You connect an external telephone or external telephone answering machine to the machine. You use the voice message function of your external telephone answering machine.

  • Page 11: Setting A Date And Time

    Setting a Date and Time The machine displays the date and time, and prints it on every fax you send. Menu/Set Press the key. Press the key. Press the key. Enter the last two digits of the year on the dial pad, and then press the DATE/TIME YEAR:03...

  • Page 12: Installing The Driver & Software

    View the User’s Guide and other documentation in PDF format. Brother Solutions Center You can access the Brother Solutions Center which is a Web site offering information about your Brother product including FAQs, User Guides, Driver updates and Tips for using your machine.
  • Page 13 Step 2 Installing the Driver & Software Follow the instructions on this page for your operating system and interface cable. USB Interface Cable Users... Go to page 12 (For Windows Parallel Interface Cable Users... Go to page 19 (For Windows Windows NT (For Parallel Interface Cable Users) For Mac...

  • Page 14: For Usb Interface Cable Users (For Windows 98/98Se/Me/2000 Professional/Xp)

    If the installation does not continue automatically, please open the MFC Software Suite installer menu again by double-clicking the setup.exe program on the Brother CD-ROM, and continue from Step to install the MFC Software Suite. ® 2000 Professional: ™...
  • Page 15 PC will restart and automatically continue the installation. If the installation does not continue automatically, please open the installer menu again by double-clicking the setup.exe program on the Brother CD-ROM, and continue from Step When the PaperPort window is displayed, click Next. ™...
  • Page 16 When the Registration screen is displayed, make your section and follow the on screen instructions. Click Finish to complete installation. When the Brother MFC Software Suite Installation window appears, click Next. If an error message appears during the installation process, or if you have previously installed the MFC Software Suite, you will first have to uninstall it.

  • Page 17: For Windows ® 98/98Se/Me Users Only

    PC, and then connect it to the machine. It will take a few seconds for the installation screen to appear. The installation of the Brother driver will automatically start. Follow the instructions on the screen. Select BRUSB: USB Printer Port, and then click Next.
  • Page 18 If you click No the Scan keys on the machine will be disabled. Even if you select NO, later you will be able to launch the Brother Control Center to use Scan to key. See “AutoLoad the Brother Control Center”, Chapter 14 in the On-Line Documentation (User’s Guide) on...

  • Page 19: For Windows ® 2000 Professional Users Only

    If you click No the Scan keys on the machine will be disabled. Even if you select NO, later you will be able to launch the Brother Control Center to use Scan to key. See “AutoLoad the Brother Control Center”, Chapter 14 in the On-Line Documentation (User’s Guide) on...

  • Page 20: For Windows ® Xp Users Only

    Connect the USB interface cable to your PC, and then connect it to the machine. It will take a few seconds for the installation screen to appear. The installation of the Brother driver will automatically start. Follow the instructions on the screen. ®...

  • Page 21: For Parallel Interface Cable Users (For Windows 95/98/98Se/2000 Professional/Xp)

    PC will restart and automatically continue the installation. If the installation does not continue automatically, please open the installer menu again by double-clicking the setup.exe program on the Brother CD- ROM, and continue from Step Continued ® PaperPort...
  • Page 22 When the Registration screen is displayed, make your selection and follow the on screen instructions. Click Finish to complete installation. When the Brother MFC Pro Suite Installation window appears, click Next. If an error message appears during the installation process, or if you have previously installed the MFC Software Suite, you will first have to uninstall it.
  • Page 23 Step 2 When Software License Agreement window appears, click Yes. Select Standard, and then click Next. The application files will be copied to your computer. You must attach the bundled filter core and cable tie to the parallel interface cable before you connect it to your PC and the machine.

  • Page 24: For Windows ® 95/98/98Se/Me Users Only

    If you click No the Scan keys on the machine will be disabled. Even if you select NO, later you will be able to launch the Brother Control Center to use Scan to key. See “AutoLoad the Brother Control Center”, Chapter 14 in the On-Line Documentation (User’s Guide) on...

  • Page 25: For Windows ® 2000 Professional Users Only

    If you click No the Scan keys on the machine will be disabled. Even if you select NO, later you will be able to launch the Brother Control Center to use Scan to key. See “AutoLoad the Brother Control Center”, Chapter 14 in the On-Line Documentation (User’s Guide) on...

  • Page 26: For Windows ® Xp Users Only

    PC, and then connect it to the machine. Turn on the machine by plugging in the power cord. The installation of the Brother driver will automatically start. Follow the instructions on the screen. ® XP Users Only...

  • Page 27: For Windows Nt ® Workstation Version 4.0 Users

    The CD-ROM main menu will appear. Click Install Software. If this window does not appear, use Windows program from the root directory of the Brother CD-ROM. Click MFC Software Suite in Main Application. MFC Software Suite includes Printer Driver, Scanner Driver, ScanSoft ScanSoft Remote Setup and True Type fonts.
  • Page 28 If the installation does not continue automatically, please open the installer menu again by double-clicking the setup.exe program on the Brother CD- ROM, and continue from Step When the PaperPort window is displayed, click Next. ®...
  • Page 29 If you click No the Scan keys on the machine will be disabled. Even if you select NO, later you will be able to launch the Brother Control Center to use Scan to key. See “AutoLoad the Brother Control Center”, Chapter 14 in the On-Line Documentation (User’s Guide) on...

  • Page 30: For Mac Os 8.5 - 9.2 Users

    Installing the Driver & Software Step 2 ® For Mac OS 8.5 - 9.2 Users Make sure that you have completed the instructions from Step 1 “Setting Up the machine”. Unplug the machine from the AC outlet and disconnect it from your Macintosh already connected an interface cable.
  • Page 31 Click the MFL Pro Color icon you installed. On the right side of the Chooser, select the printer to which you want to print. Close the Chooser. The Brother PC fax, Printer and Scanner drivers have been installed and the installation is now complete.

  • Page 32: For Mac Os X 10.1, 10.2.1 Or Greater Users

    Installing the Driver & Software Step 2 ® For Mac OS X 10.1, 10.2.1 or Greater Users Make sure that you have completed the instructions from Step 1 “Setting Up the machine”. Unplug the machine from the AC outlet and disconnect it from your Macintosh already connected an interface cable.
  • Page 33 Step 2 Open the Printer Center icon. Click the Add Printer... button. Select USB. Select MFC-890, and then click the Add button. Select Quit Printer Center from the Printer Center menu. The Brother Printer, Scanner drivers and Remote Setup Program have been installed and the installation is now complete.
  • Page 34 Compilation and Publication Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product descriptions and specifications. The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 35 Version A...

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