Brother MFC-8690DW Quick Setup Manual 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). The MFC-8690DW includes a USB 2.0 interface cable as a standard
accessory.
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.
Symbols used in this guide
WARNING
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
Note
User's Guide
Software User's Guide
Network User's Guide
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WARNINGS tell you what to do to prevent possible personal injury.
CAUTIONS specify procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent possible
minor injuries.
IMPORTANT describe procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent possible
machine problems or machine damage, or damage to other objects.
Electrical Hazard icons alert you to a possible electrical shock.
Hot Surface icons warn you not to touch machine parts that are hot.
Notes tell you how you should respond to a situation that may arise or give tips
about how the current operation works with other features.
Indicates reference to the printed User's Guide, the Software User's Guide or
the Network User's Guide. The Software User's Guide and Network User's
Guide are located on the supplied CD-ROM.