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Brother MFC-8890DW Quick Setup Manual

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Quick Setup Guide
Start Here
Before you can use the machine, 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/.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT connect the interface cable yet.
1
Unpack the machine and check the components
User's Guide
Australia and
Hong Kong, Malaysia
New Zealand
The mains plug supplied with this machine is a
grounded three pin plug.
Make sure that the AC socket will accept the supplied grounded pin plug. This machine must be grounded, If in doubt, call a
qualified electrician.
WARNING
Plastic bags are used in the packaging of your machine. To avoid danger of suffocation, please keep
these bags away from babies and children.
(including Standard Toner Cartridge)
CD-ROMS
®
(Windows
)
®
(Macintosh
)
and Singapore
The mains plug supplied with this machine is a
side grounded two pin plug.
Drum Unit Assembly
Telephone Line Cord Adapter
(Australia only)
Philippines and Thailand
MFC-8890DW
Quick Setup Guide
Telephone Line Cord
AC Power Cord
ARL/ASA/NZ Version 0
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  • Page 1 Start Here MFC-8890DW Before you can use the machine, 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/. IMPORTANT DO NOT connect the interface cable yet.
  • Page 2 Note • The components included in the box may differ depending on your country. • Save all packing materials and the box in case for any reason you must ship your machine. • The interface cable is not a standard accessory. Buy the appropriate interface cable for the interface you want to use (USB, Parallel or Network).
  • Page 3 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. 300 mm 200 mm 500 mm...

  • Page 4: Install The Drum Unit And Toner Cartridge Assembly

    Gently shake it from side to side several times Install the drum unit and to distribute the toner evenly inside the assembly. toner cartridge assembly IMPORTANT DO NOT connect the interface cable yet. Remove the protective tape and film covering Put the drum unit assembly into the machine the scanner glass.

  • Page 5: Load Paper In The Paper Tray

    Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams Load paper in the paper and misfeeds. tray Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine. Put paper in the tray, and make sure that the paper is below the maximum paper mark a. The side to be printed on must be face down.

  • Page 6: Release The Scanner Lock

    Connect the telephone line cord. Connect one Release the scanner lock end of the telephone line cord to the socket on the machine marked LINE and the other end to a modular wall socket. Push the lever in the direction shown to unlock the scanner.
  • Page 7 Set your country (for Note Australia/New Zealand If you are sharing one telephone line with an customer only) external telephone, connect it as shown below. Before you connect the external telephone, remove the protective cap from the EXT. jack You must set your country so that the machine works on the machine.

  • Page 8: External Tad

    Choose a Receive Mode Set the LCD contrast (If needed) There are four possible receive modes: Fax Only, If you are having difficulty reading the LCD, try Fax/Tel, Manual and External TAD. changing the contrast setting. Do you want to use the telephone features of your Press Menu.

  • Page 9: Set The Date And Time

    Enter the time in 24-hour format on the dial Set the date and time pad, and then press OK. 02.Date&Time 25/03/2009 The machine displays the time, and if you set up the station ID the date and time will be added to each fax Time:15:25 you send.

  • Page 10: Enter Personal Information (Station Id)

    Note Enter personal • See the following chart for entering your name. information (station ID) • If you need to enter a character that is on the same key as the last character, press You should store your name and fax number to be move the cursor to the right.

  • Page 11: Dial Prefix

    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...

  • Page 12: Set Daylight Saving Time

    Set Daylight Saving Time You can set the machine to change for Daylight Saving Time. If you choose On, it will reset the time forward one hour and if you choose Off, it will reset the time backward one hour. Press Menu.
  • Page 13 Choose your connection type For USB Interface Users ® Windows , go to page 14 ® Macintosh , go to page 18 For Parallel interface cable ® Windows , go to page 20 For Wired Network ® Windows , go to page 24 ®...

  • Page 14: Before You Install

    PaperPort™ 11SE. This software supports Note ® Windows 2000 (SP4 or greater), XP (SP2 or If the Brother screen does not appear greater), XP Professional x64 Edition and automatically, go to My Computer (Computer), ® Windows Vista . Update to the latest double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then ®...
  • Page 15 For Windows Vista , when this screen appears, click the check box and click Install to complete If you want to install the PS driver (Brother’s the installation correctly. BR-Script Driver), choose Custom Install and then follow the on-screen instructions. When the...

  • Page 16: Connect The Usb Cable

    ® Windows Connect the USB cable Connect the power cord Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet. Turn IMPORTANT the power switch on. • DO NOT connect the machine to a USB port on a keyboard or a non-powered USB hub. •...
  • Page 17 XML Paper Specification Printer Driver The XML Paper Specification Printer Driver is the most suitable driver when printing from the applications that use the XML Paper Specification documents. Please download the latest driver by accessing the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/.
  • Page 18 • Connect the machine directly to your ® Macintosh Remove the label covering the USB interface connector. Double-click Start Here OSX to install. Note Please see the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM if you want to install the PS driver. (Brother’s BR-Script Driver)
  • Page 19 Please wait, it will take a few seconds for the software to install. After the installation, click Restart to finish installing the software. The Brother software will search for the Brother device. During this time the following screen will appear.
  • Page 20 PaperPort™ 11SE. This software supports Note ® Windows 2000 (SP4 or greater), XP (SP2 or If the Brother screen does not appear greater) and XP Professional x64 Edition. automatically, go to My Computer (Computer), ® Update to the latest Windows...
  • Page 21 Enable Status Monitor and then click Next. Note If you want to install the PS driver (Brother’s BR-Script Driver), choose Custom Install and then follow the on-screen instructions. When the Select Features screen appears, check PS Printer Driver, and then continue following the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 22 If this screen appears, click OK. ® For Windows XP/XP Professional x64 Edition users, wait for a while since the installation of the Brother drivers will automatically start. The screens appear one after another. Connect the power cord IMPORTANT DO NOT cancel any of the screens during the installation.
  • Page 23 XML Paper Specification Printer Driver The XML Paper Specification Printer Driver is the most suitable driver when printing from the applications that use the XML Paper Specification documents. Please download the latest driver by accessing the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/.

  • Page 24: For Wired Network Interface Users

    Wired Network ® Windows For Wired Network Interface Users ® (Windows 2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition/ ® Windows Vista Before you install Connect the network cable Make sure that your computer is ON and you Connect the network interface cable to the LAN are logged on with Administrator rights.

  • Page 25: Install Mfl-Pro Suite

    Start.exe. The CD-ROM main menu will appear. Click Initial Installation. Note If you want to install the PS driver (Brother’s BR-Script Driver), choose Custom Install and then follow the on-screen instructions. When the Select Features screen appears, check PS Printer Driver, and then continue following Click Install MFL-Pro Suite.
  • Page 26 UDP port 137. If the machine is configured for your network, choose the machine from the list, and then click Next. The installation of the Brother drivers will automatically start. The installation screens appear one after another. IMPORTANT DO NOT cancel any of the screens during the installation.
  • Page 27 MFL-Pro Suite on additional computers, you can purchase additional NL-5 (five user) license agreements from your authorized Brother dealer or contact Brother Click Finish to restart your computer. After customer service. restarting the computer, you must be logged on with Administrator rights.

  • Page 28: Connect The Network Cable

    Note Please see the Network User’s Guide on the CD-ROM if you want to install the PS driver. (Brother’s BR-Script Driver) Choose Wired Network Connection, and then click Next. Follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 29 Wired Network ® Macintosh The Brother software will search for the Brother When this screen appears, click OK. device. During this time the following screen will appear. The installation of MFL-Pro Suite is now complete. Go to step 19 on page 29.

  • Page 30: For Wireless Network Interface Users

    Ethernet for a faster data transfer or USB for the fastest throughput speed. • Although the Brother MFC-8890DW can be used in a both wired and wireless network, only one of the connection methods can be used at a time.
  • Page 31 For Wireless Network Users Infrastructure Mode Access Point (router) Wireless Network machine (your machine) Wireless capable computer connected to the access point Wired computer connected to the access point...
  • Page 32 , Passphrase) WPA/WPA2-PSK is a Wi-Fi Protected Access Pre-Shared Key, which lets the Brother wireless machine associate with access points using TKIP or AES encryption (WPA-Personal). WPA/WPA2-PSK (TKIP or AES) uses a Pre-Shared Key (PSK) that is 8 or more characters in length, up to a maximum of 63 characters.

  • Page 33: Connecting The Brother Machine To The Wireless Network

    For Wireless Network Users Connecting the Brother machine to the wireless network Configure the wireless Use the and OK keys to choose settings (Typical one of the options below: If your network is Wireless Setup in configured for Authentication and Encryption...
  • Page 34 For Wireless Network Users Wireless setup is now complete. A four Press to choose TKIP or AES level indicator at the top of your for Encryption Type? and press OK. machine’s LCD will show the wireless Enter the WPA/WPA2-PSK password you signal strength of your access point or wrote down in step 17 on page 32 using the router.
  • Page 35 Connection Fail or Connection Error, a session overlap or connection failure was detected (see the table below). The machine Place the Brother machine within range of a has detected 2 or more routers/access points SecureEasySetup™, Wi-Fi Protected Setup or on your network that have the AOSS™...
  • Page 36 For Wireless Network Users Wireless setup is now complete. To install MFL-Pro Suite, continue to step 19. ® For Windows Users: Now go to page 37 ® For Macintosh Users: Now go to page 41...

  • Page 37: Wireless Network

    PaperPort™ 11SE. This software supports ® Windows 2000 (SP4 or greater), XP (SP2 or Note greater), XP Professional x64 Edition and If the Brother screen does not appear ® Windows Vista . Update to the latest automatically, go to My Computer (Computer), ®...
  • Page 38 Change the Firewall Note port settings to enable network connection If you want to install the PS driver (Brother’s and continue with the installation. BR-Script Driver), choose Custom Install and (Recommended) and click Next.
  • Page 39 Next. computer, uncheck Enable Status Monitor and then click Next. Note The installation of the Brother drivers will • You can find your machine’s IP address and automatically start. The installation screens the node name by printing out the Network appear one after another.
  • Page 40 5 network computers. If you want to install MFL-Pro Suite on additional computers, you can purchase additional NL-5 (five user) license agreements from your authorized Brother dealer or contact Brother customer service. Note The installation is now...

  • Page 41: Install The Drivers & Software

    Please wait, it will take a few seconds for the software to install. After the installation, click Restart to finish installing the software. The Brother software will search for the Brother device. During this time the following screen Double-click Start Here OSX to install.
  • Page 42 Configuration List on page 45. When Presto! PageManager is installed OCR • If your wireless settings fail, the installation of capability is added to Brother ControlCenter2. You the MFL-Pro software will be terminated. can easily scan, share and organize photos and Confirm your network settings.

  • Page 43: For Network Users

    BRAdmin Light utility (For Windows users) 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.
  • Page 44 BRAdmin Light utility (For Mac OS X users) 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 ®...

  • Page 45: Web Based Management (Web Browser)

    Print the Network (web browser) Configuration List The Brother print server is equipped with a web server You can print the Network Configuration List to that allows you to monitor its status or change some confirm the current network settings. To print the...

  • Page 46: Entering Text For Wireless Settings

    For 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 correct number key repeatedly, you can access the character you want. For configuring wireless network settings Press One time...

  • Page 47: Options And Consumables

    Guide or visit http://solutions.brother.com/. Replacement consumables When the time comes to replace consumable items, an error message will be indicated on the LCD. For more information about the consumables for your machine, visit http://www.brother.com/original/ or contact your local Brother re-seller. Toner cartridge...
  • Page 48 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.

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