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Brother MFC-8480DN 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
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)
CD-ROMS
Accessory Order
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Form
(Windows
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(Macintosh
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MFC-8480DN
AC Power Cord
Quick Setup Guide
Product Registration
Telephone Line Cord
Sheet
(USA only)
USA/CAN Version 0
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  • Page 1 Start Here MFC-8480DN 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 WARNINGS tell you what to do to prevent possible personal injury. CAUTIONS specify procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent possible CAUTION minor injuries. IMPORTANT describe procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent possible IMPORTANT machine problems or machine damage, or damage to other objects.

  • Page 3: 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 4: 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 5: Release The Scanner Lock

    Connect the telephone line cord. Connect one Release the scanner lock end of the telephone line cord to the jack on the machine marked LINE and the other end to a modular wall jack. Push the lever in the direction shown to unlock the scanner.
  • Page 6 Note Choose your language If you are sharing one telephone line with an (If needed) external telephone, connect it as shown below. Before you connect the external telephone, remove the protective cap from the EXT. jack Press Menu. on the machine. Press 0.

  • Page 7: Choose The Correct Receive Mode

    Will you be using Voice Mail on the same telephone line as your Brother machine? If you have Voice Mail on the same telephone line as your Brother machine, there is a strong possibility that Voice Mail and the Brother machine will conflict with each other when receiving incoming calls. See Voice Mail in Chapter 7 of the User’s Guide for instructions on setting up your machine using this service.

  • Page 8: Set The Date And Time

    Enter the two digits for the day on the dial pad, Set the LCD contrast and then press OK. (If needed) 02.Date&Time 03/XX/2009 If you are having difficulty reading the LCD, try changing the contrast setting. Day:25 Enter & OK Key Press Menu.

  • Page 9: Set Your Station Id

    • See the following chart for entering your name. • If you need to enter a character that is on the Your Brother machine is equipped with a same key as the last character, press Transmission Verification Report that can be used as move the cursor to the right.

  • Page 10: Dial Prefix

    On-Line Registration link from the installation For example: If your phone system requires a 9 to dial CD-ROM or visit an outside number this setting will automatically dial 9 http://www.brother.com/registration/. for every fax you send. Fill out the Product Registration and Test Press Menu.
  • Page 11 Choose your connection type For USB Interface Users ® Windows , go to page 12 ® Macintosh , go to page 16 For Parallel interface cable ® Windows , go to page 18 For Wired Network ® Windows , go to page 22 ®...

  • Page 12: 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 13 , when the User Account Control screen appears, click Allow. 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 14: Connect The Power Cord

    ® 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 15 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 16 Please wait, it will take a few seconds for the software to install. 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)
  • Page 17 ® Macintosh The Brother software will search for the Brother Install device. During this time the following screen will appear. 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.
  • Page 18 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 19 License Agreement window appears, click Yes if you agree to the Software License Agreement. 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 20 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 21 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 22: 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 23 , when the User Account Control screen appears, click Allow. Note If the Brother screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer (Computer), When the ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then License Agreement window appears, click double-click Start.exe.
  • Page 24 • If your machine is not found over the network, following screen will appear. 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 Confirm your network setting by following the Select Features screen appears, check on-screen instructions.
  • Page 25 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 26: Connect The Network Cable

    Restart to finish installing the software. 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.
  • Page 27 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 28: 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 29 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 30: 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 31: 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 32 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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