Brother DCP-8085DN 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
AC Power Cord
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.
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).
USB cable
• Please make sure you use a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no longer than 6 feet (2 meters).
• DO NOT connect the interface cable at this time. Connecting the interface cable is done during MFL-Pro
installation process.
• 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.
Parallel cable
DO NOT use a parallel interface cable that is longer than 6 feet (2 meters). Use a shielded interface cable that
is IEEE 1284-compliant.
Network cable
Use a straight-through Category5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet
Network.
Drum Unit Assembly
(including Standard Toner
Cartridge)
Quick Setup Guide
DCP-8080DN
DCP-8085DN
CD-ROMS
Product Registration
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(Windows
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(Macintosh
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User's Guide
Accessory Order Form
Sheet
(USA only)
USA/CAN Version A
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  • Page 1 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.
  • Page 2 Symbols used in this guide WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Note User’s Guide Software User’s Guide Network User’s Guide 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.
  • Page 3: Install The Drum Unit And Toner Cartridge Assembly

    Install the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly IMPORTANT DO NOT connect the interface cable yet. Remove the protective tape and film covering the scanner glass. Press the front cover release button and open the front cover a. Unpack the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly.
  • Page 4: Load Paper In The Paper Tray

    Load paper in the paper tray Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine. While pressing the blue paper-guide release lever a, slide the paper guides to fit the paper size you are loading in the tray. Make sure that the guides are firmly in the slots.
  • Page 5: Release The Scanner Lock

    Release the scanner lock Push the lever in the direction shown to unlock the scanner. (The gray scanner lock lever is located at the back left side, under the document cover b.) Connect the power cord IMPORTANT DO NOT connect the interface cable yet. Make sure that the machine power switch is off.
  • Page 6: Set The Date And Time

    Set the date and time This setting allows the machine to name files created when using the Scan to USB feature. Press Menu. Press 6. Press 1. Enter the last two digits of the year on the dial pad, and then press OK. 61.Date&Time Year:2009 Enter &...
  • Page 7 Choose your connection type ® For Windows Server 2003/ 2008, see the Network User’s Guide on the CD-ROM. For USB Interface Users ® Windows , go to page 8 ® Macintosh , go to page 12 For Parallel interface cable ®...
  • Page 8: Before You Install

    If the model name screen appears, choose your machine. If the language screen appears, choose your language. Note If the Brother screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer (Computer), double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then double-click Start.exe.
  • Page 9 Windows Choose Local Connection, and then click Next. The installation continues. 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 10: Connect The Usb Cable

    Connect the USB cable IMPORTANT • DO NOT connect the machine to a USB port on a keyboard or a non-powered USB hub. • Connect the machine directly to your computer. Remove the label covering the USB interface connector. Connect the USB cable to the USB connector on the machine marked with the Then connect the cable to your computer.
  • Page 11 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/. ® Windows...
  • Page 12 After the installation, click Restart to finish installing the software. 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) Macintosh symbol. Install MFL-Pro Suite ®...
  • Page 13 The Brother software will search for the Brother device. During this time the following screen will appear. Choose the machine from the list, and then click OK. When this screen appears, click OK. The installation of MFL-Pro Suite is now complete.
  • Page 14 If the model name screen appears, choose your machine. If the language screen appears, choose your language. Note If the Brother screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer (Computer), ® Service Pack double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then double-click Start.exe.
  • Page 15 Windows Choose Local Connection, and then click Next. The installation continues. 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 16 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. IMPORTANT DO NOT cancel any of the screens during the installation.
  • 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/. ® Windows...
  • Page 18: For Wired Network Interface Users

    Wired Network For Wired Network Interface Users ® (Windows 2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition/ ® Windows Vista Before you install Make sure that your computer is ON and you are logged on with Administrator rights. IMPORTANT • If there are any programs running, close them.
  • Page 19 If the model name screen appears, choose your machine. If the language screen appears, choose your language. Note If the Brother screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer (Computer), double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then double-click Start.exe.
  • Page 20 Wired Network Choose Network Connection, 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 21 Administrator rights. Note If an error message appears during the software installation, run the Installation Diagnostics located in Start/All Programs/Brother/ DCP-XXXX LAN (where DCP-XXXX is your model name). If this screen appears, choose the firmware update setting and click OK.
  • Page 22 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. The installation is now Finish complete.
  • Page 23: 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) The Brother software will search for the Brother device. During this time the following screen will appear. Macintosh Install MFL-Pro Suite...
  • Page 24 Go to step 14 on page 24. 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. Double-click Presto! PageManager and follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 25: For Network Users

    BRAdmin Light utility (For Windows 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 26 BRAdmin Light utility (For Mac OS 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 27: Web Based Management (Web Browser)

    For Network Users Web Based Management (web browser) The Brother print server is equipped with a web server that allows you to monitor its status or change some of its configuration settings, using HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol). Note • The User Name is ‘admin’ and the default password is ‘access’.
  • Page 28: 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 29 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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