Brother MFC-9420CN Quick Setup Manual

Brother mfc-9420cn: quick setup
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Before you can use the machine, you must set up the hardware and install the software.
Please read this "Quick Setup Guide" for the correct setup procedure and installation
instructions.
Step 1
Step 2
Keep this "Quick Setup Guide", User's Guide and supplied CD-ROM in a convenient place for
quick and easy reference at all times.
Setting Up the machine
Installing the Drivers & Software
Setup is Complete!

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  • Page 1 Before you can use the machine, you must set up the hardware and install the software. Please read this “Quick Setup Guide” for the correct setup procedure and installation instructions. Step 1 Setting Up the machine Step 2 Installing the Drivers & Software Setup is Complete! Keep this “Quick Setup Guide”, User’s Guide and supplied CD-ROM in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times.
  • Page 2 Warning Caution Indicates warnings Caution specify that must be procedures you observed to prevent must follow or avoid possible personal to prevent possible injury. damage to the machine or other objects. Improper Setup Note Alerts you to devices Indicates notes and and operations that useful tips to are not compatible...
  • Page 3: Carton Components

    ■ Getting Started Carton Components . Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) . Control Panel . Face-down Output Tray Support Flap with Extension (Support Flap) . Front Cover OPC Belt Cartridge AC Power Cord Toner Cartridges (Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow)* Carton components may differ from one country to another. Save all packing materials and the carton. Austraria &...
  • Page 4: Control Panel

    Control Panel One Touch keys Liquid Crystal Display Stop/Exit key Mode keys For the details of the control panel, see "Control panel overview" in Chapter 1 of the User’s Guide. ■ This machine is heavy and weighs approximately 34.5 kg. To prevent injuries, you should never try to lift the machine without assistance.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Setting Up the machine Step 1 1. Install the Toner cartridges ... 4 2. Remove the protective parts of the Fusing Unit ... 5 3. Install the OPC Belt Cartridge... 6 4. Load Paper in the Paper Tray ... 7 5.
  • Page 6: Setting Up The Machine

    Step 1 Setting Up the machine Install the Toner cartridges Do NOT connect the interface cable. Connecting the interface cable is done during the software installation process. Remove the protective tape. Open the front cover. Front cover Remove the protective part. Take out all four toner cartridges from the machine.
  • Page 7: Remove The Protective Parts Of The Fusing Unit

    Install the toner cartridge by sliding it into the correct guide. Do not try to push or lock the toner cartridge in; it must rest loosely in the guide rails and will automatically be positioned properly when the front cover is closed.
  • Page 8: Install The Opc Belt Cartridge

    Step 1 Setting Up the machine Install the OPC Belt Cartridge Do NOT touch the green surface of the OPC belt. Do NOT expose the OPC belt cartridge to bright room light or sunlight for more than two minutes to avoid damaging the belt. Leave the cartridge in its packaging until immediately before installing.
  • Page 9: Load Paper In The Paper Tray

    Load Paper in the Paper Tray Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine. While pressing the paper guide release lever, slide the adjusters to fit the paper size. Check that the guides are firmly in the slots. Paper guide Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds.
  • Page 10: Install The Power Cord And Phone Line

    Step 1 Setting Up the machine Install the Power Cord and Phone Line DO NOT connect the parallel or USB cable yet. Make sure that the power switch is off. Connect the AC power cord to the machine. Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet. Turn the power switch on.
  • Page 11: Set Your Country (For Australia / New Zealand Customer Only)

    Set Your Country (For Australia / New Zealand Customer Only) You must set your country so that the machine works correctly on local telecommunication lines in each country. Check that the power is turned on by plugging in the power cord and turn the power switch on.
  • Page 12: Setting Your Station Id

    Step 1 Setting Up the machine Setting your Station ID You should store your name and fax number so it will print on all fax pages you send. Press Menu/Set. Press 0. Press 3. Enter your fax number (up to 20 digits) on the dial pad, and then press Menu/Set.
  • Page 13: Setting The Lcd Contrast

    Press Menu/Set. Press 0. Press 1. Press to select the mode. Press Menu/Set. Press Stop/Exit. For more details, see “Receiving a fax” in Chapter 6 of the User's Guide. Setting the LCD Contrast You can change the contrast to help the LCD look lighter or darker.
  • Page 14: Step 2

    View the User’s Guide and other documentation in PDF format. You can access the Brother Solutions Center, a Web site offering information about your Brother product including FAQs, User’s Guides, Driver updates and Tips for using your machine.
  • Page 15 Follow the instructions on this page for your operating system and interface cable. For the latest drivers 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 For Windows go to http://solutions.brother.com...
  • Page 16: For Usb Interface Cable Users

    The CD-ROM main menu will appear. Click Install MFL-Pro Suite. If this window does not appear, use Windows Explorer to run the setup.exe program from the root directory of the Brother CD-ROM. After reading and accepting the ScanSoft ® PaperPort 9.0SE License Agreement, click...
  • Page 17 It will take a few seconds for the installation screen to appear. The installation of the Brother drivers will automatically start. The screens appear one after another. Please wait, it will take a few seconds for all the screens to appear.
  • Page 18 Installation Diagnostics shows a failure, please follow the on-screen instruction or read on-line help and FAQ's in Start/All Programs/ Brother/MFL-Pro Suite MFC-9420CN. The MFL-Pro Suite, Brother Printer Driver and Scanner driver have been installed and the installation is now complete.
  • Page 19: For Parallel Interface Cable Users

    The CD-ROM main menu will appear. Click Install MFL-Pro Suite. If this window does not appear, use Windows Explorer to run the setup.exe program from the root directory of the Brother CD-ROM. After reading and accepting the ScanSoft ® PaperPort 9.0SE License Agreement, click...
  • Page 20 Installing the Drivers & Software For Parallel Interface Cable Users ® (For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP) When the Brother MFL-Pro Suite Software License Agreement window appears, read the agreement, then click Yes if you agree to its terms. Select Local Connection, and then click Next.
  • Page 21 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional users, click Next. ® Windows XP users should wait for a while; installation of the Brother drivers will start automatically. The screens appear one after another. DO NOT try to cancel any of the screens during this installation.
  • Page 22: For Windows Nt ® Workstation Version 4.0 Users

    The CD-ROM main menu will appear. Click Install MFL-Pro Suite. If this window does not appear, use Windows Explorer to run the setup.exe program from the root directory of the Brother CD-ROM. After reading and accepting the ScanSoft ® PaperPort 9.0SE License Agreement, click...
  • Page 23 The installation of PaperPort automatically start and is followed by the installation of MFL-Pro Suite. When the Brother MFL-Pro Suite Software License Agreement window appears, read the agreement, then click Yes if you agree to its terms. Select Local Connection, and then click Next.
  • Page 24: For Network Interface Cable Users

    The CD-ROM main menu will appear. Click Install MFL-Pro Suite. If this window does not appear, use Windows Explorer to run the setup.exe program from the root directory of the Brother CD-ROM. After reading and accepting the ScanSoft ® PaperPort 9.0SE License Agreement, click...
  • Page 25 Select Network Connection and then click Next. If you want to install the PS driver (Brother’s BR-Script Driver), select Custom Install and then follow the on-screen instructions. When the Select Components screen appears, check PS Printer Driver, and then continue following the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 26: For Usb Interface Cable Users

    Step 2 Installing the Drivers & Software For USB Interface Cable Users For Mac OS Make sure that you have completed the instructions from Step 1 “Setting Up the machine” on pages 4 - 11. Disconnect the machine from the power socket (and from the Macintosh have already connected an interface cable).
  • Page 27 Open the Chooser from the Apple menu. Click the Brother Color icon. On the right side of the Chooser, select the machine to which you want to print. Close the Chooser. The MFL-Pro Suite, Printer driver and Scanner driver have been installed.
  • Page 28: For Mac Os ® 9.1 To 9.2

    4 - 11. ® For Mac OS X 10.2.0 to 10.2.3 users, please upgrade to Mac OS the latest information on Brother’s Mac OS support, please visit at: http://solutions.brother.com) Disconnect the machine from the power socket (and from the Macintosh have already connected an interface cable).
  • Page 29 DO NOT connect the machine to a USB port on a keyboard or a non- powered USB hub. Plug in the power cord and turn on the machine. Select USB and then click OK. Select Applications from the Go menu. Open the Utilities folder.
  • Page 30 Step 2 Installing the Drivers & Software For USB Interface Cable Users Select USB. Select MFC-9420CN, and then click Add. (Mac OS Select Quit Printer Setup Utility from the Printer Setup Utility menu. The MFL-Pro Suite, Printer driver, Scanner driver and ControlCenter2 have been installed.
  • Page 31: For Network Interface Cable Users

    For Network Interface Cable Users ® For Mac OS 9.1 to 9.2 Make sure that you have completed the instructions from Step 1 “Setting Up the machine” on pages 4 - 11. Disconnect the machine from the power socket (and from the Macintosh have already connected an interface cable).
  • Page 32 Step 2 Installing the Drivers & Software For Network Interface Cable Users Click the Brother Color (IP) icon, and then select BRN_XXXXXX. Close the Chooser. XXXXXX are the last six digits of the Ethernet address. The MFL-Pro Suite and Printer driver have been installed.
  • Page 33: For Mac Os ® 9.1 To 9.2

    Brother software. If you encounter this problem continue with the installation skipping steps 9 to 11. You should then select your Brother machine from the Model pull-down list in the main screen of ControlCenter2. (You can also see the Software User’s Guide for details on...
  • Page 34 Step 2 Installing the Drivers & Software For Network Interface Cable Users Plug in the power cord and turn on the machine. Select Network and then click OK. If you want to use the Scan key on the machine, you must check Register your computer with the "Scan To"...
  • Page 35 X 10.2.4 to 10.3.X users ➝ Go to ® X 10.4 users ➝ Go to For Mac OS Make the selection shown below. Select Brother MFC-9420CN and then click Add. ® (Mac OS X 10.2.4 - 10.3.X) Select Quit Printer Setup Utility from the Printer Setup Utility menu.
  • Page 36: For Network Users

    Local Area Network (LAN) environment. ® For Macintosh users, please visit the Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com) to download BRAdmin Light for Macintosh BRAdmin Professional can also be used to manage devices from other manufacturers whose products support SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol).
  • Page 37: Setting Your Ip Address, Subnet Mask And Gateway Using Bradmin Professional (For Windows ® Users)

    Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway, and then click the OK button. The address information will be saved to the machine. For more information on network administration, please see the Network User’s Guide in the programs menu or go to http://solutions.brother.com...
  • Page 38: Options And Consumables

    Replacement Consumables When the time comes to replace consumables, an error message will be shown on the LCD. For more information about the consumables for your machine, visit http://solutions.brother.com or contact your local Brother dealer. Toner Cartridges Black: TN-04BK Cyan: TN-04C...
  • Page 39: Compilation And Publication

    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.
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