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Brother MFC-8480DN - B/W Laser - All-in-One Quick Setup Manual

Brother MFC-8480DN - B/W Laser - All-in-One 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
Accessory Order Form
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.
Drum Unit Assembly
(including Standard Toner Cartridge for MFC-8480DN,
High-Yield Toner Cartridge for MFC-8680DN)
Quick Setup Guide
Product Registration Sheet
(USA only)
User's Guide
USB Interface Cable
(MFC-8680DN only)
MFC-8480DN
MFC-8680DN
AC Power Cord
CD-ROMS
®
(Windows
)
(Macintosh)
Telephone Line Cord
USA/CAN Version 0
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  • Page 1 Quick Setup Guide Start Here MFC-8480DN MFC-8680DN 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. Unpack the machine and check the components Drum Unit Assembly AC Power Cord...
  • 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 for all models. 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. 11.8 in.

  • 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 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 7 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 8: Choose The Correct Receive Mode

    Choose the correct Receive Mode The correct Receive Mode is determined by the external devices and telephone subscriber services (Voice Mail, Distinctive Ring, etc.) you have (or will be using) on the same line as the Brother machine. Will you be using a Distinctive Ring number for receiving faxes? Brother uses the term “Distinctive Ring”...

  • Page 9: Set The Lcd Contrast

    Enter the two digits for the month on the dial Set the LCD contrast pad, and then press OK. (If needed) 02.Date&Time XX/XX/2009 If you are having difficulty reading the LCD, try changing the contrast setting. Month:03 Press Menu. Enter & OK Key Press 1.

  • Page 10: Set Your Station Id

    Press Three Four Five Set your Station ID time times times times times You should store your name and fax number to be printed on all fax pages that you send. Press Menu. Press 0. Press 3. For more details, see Entering Text in the Enter your fax number (up to 20 digits) on the User’s Guide.

  • 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 For example: If your phone system requires a 9 to dial name or fax number of the receiving party, the date, an outside number this setting will automatically dial 9...
  • Page 12 Send in the Product Registration and Test Sheet (USA only) You can also register your product online using the On-Line Registration link from the installation CD-ROM or visit http://www.brother.com/registration/. Fill out the Product Registration and Test Sheet. Put the sheet face up in the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) or face down on the scanner glass.
  • 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 Macintosh, go to page 28 ®...

  • Page 14: Before You Install

    ® Windows For USB Interface Users ® (Windows 2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition/ ® Windows Vista Before you install Install MFL-Pro Suite Make sure that your computer is ON and you Put the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM are logged on with Administrator rights. drive.
  • Page 15 ® Windows Choose Local Connection, and then click Note Next. The installation continues. • If the installation does not continue automatically, open the main menu again by ejecting and then reinserting the CD-ROM or double-click the Start.exe program from the root folder, and continue from step c to install MFL-Pro Suite.

  • Page 16: 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 17 ® Windows Finish and restart Click Finish to restart your computer. After restarting the computer, you must be logged on with Administrator rights. Note If an error message appears during the software installation, run the Installation Diagnostics located in Start/All Programs/Brother /MFC-XXXX (where MFC-XXXX is your model name).
  • Page 18 Macintosh For USB Interface Users (Mac OS X 10.3.9 or greater) Connect the USB cable to the USB connector Before you install on the machine marked with the symbol. Then connect the cable to your computer. Make sure your machine is connected to the power and your Macintosh is ON.
  • Page 19 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 20 Parallel ® Windows For Parallel Interface Users ® (Windows 2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition) Before you install Install MFL-Pro Suite Make sure that your computer is ON and you Put the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM are logged on with Administrator rights. drive.
  • Page 21 Parallel ® Windows Choose Local Connection, and then click Note Next. The installation continues. If the installation does not continue automatically, open the main menu again by ejecting and then reinserting the CD-ROM or double-click the Start.exe program from the root folder, and continue from c to install MFL-Pro Suite.
  • Page 22 Parallel ® Windows Do one of the following: ® Connect the Parallel For Windows 2000 Professional users, click Next. cable IMPORTANT Connect the machine directly to your computer. Connect the Parallel interface cable to your computer, and then connect it to the machine. Note If this screen appears, click OK.
  • Page 23 Parallel ® Windows Finish and restart Click Finish to restart your computer. After restarting the computer, you must be logged on with Administrator rights. Note If an error message appears during the software installation, run the Installation Diagnostics located in Start/All Programs/Brother /MFC-XXXX LPT (where MFC-XXXX is your model name).

  • 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

    Wired Network ® Windows Note Install MFL-Pro Suite • If the installation does not continue automatically, open the main menu again by ejecting and then reinserting the CD-ROM or double-click the Start.exe program from the Put the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM root folder, and continue from c to install drive.
  • Page 26 Wired Network ® Windows Choose Network Connection, and then click Note Next. • You can find your machine’s IP address and the node name by printing out the Network Configuration List. See Print the Network Configuration List on page 32. •...
  • Page 27 Wired Network ® Windows If this screen appears, choose the firmware Note update setting and click OK. ® For Windows Vista , when this screen appears, click the check box and click Install to complete the installation correctly. When the On-Line Registration screen is Note displayed, make your selection and follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 28: Connect The Network Cable

    Wired Network Macintosh For Wired Network Interface Users (Mac OS X 10.3.9 or greater) Before you install Install MFL-Pro Suite Make sure your machine is connected to the Put the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM power and your Macintosh is ON. You must be drive.
  • Page 29 Wired Network Macintosh If the machine is configured for your network, Install choose the machine from the list, and then click 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 30: For Network Users

    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. For more information on BRAdmin Light, visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/.
  • Page 31 For Network Users 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 computer running Mac OS X 10.3.9 or greater.

  • Page 32: Web Based Management (Web Browser)

    For Network Users Web Based Management 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.

  • Page 33: Options And Consumables

    Options and Consumables Options Lower Tray Unit SO-DIMM Memory LT-5300 Second lower paper tray unit can hold up to 250 You can expand the memory by installing a (144-pin sheets of paper. When the tray is installed, the SO-DIMM) memory module. machine expands total input capacity up to 550 sheets.
  • Page 34 The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Multi-Function Link is a registered trademark of Brother International Corporation. Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

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