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Brother MFC-8880DN Quick Setup Manual

Brother MFC-8880DN 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
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 (Parallel or Network).
• To ensure safe operation the supplied plug must be inserted only into a standard power outlet that is
properly grounded through the standard electrical wiring. Non grounded equipment may cause an electrical
shock hazard, and may cause excessive electrical noise radiation.
USB cable
• Please make sure you use a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no longer than 2 metres.
• 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 2 metres. 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.
USB Interface Cable
Telephone Line Cord
Drum Unit Assembly
(including Standard Toner Cartridge)
MFC-8880DN
AC Power Cord
Quick Setup Guide
User's Guide
CD-ROMs
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(Windows
)
(Macintosh)
CHN-ENG Version 0
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  • Page 1 Start Here MFC-8880DN 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 WARNINGs tell you what to do to prevent possible personal injury. WARNING CAUTIONs specify procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent possible CAUTION minor injuries. IMPORTANT describes procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent IMPORTANT possible 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

    Put paper in the tray, and make sure that the Load paper in the paper paper is below the maximum paper mark a. The side to be printed on must be face down. tray Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine.

  • Page 5: Release The Scanner Lock

    Note Release the scanner lock 扫描器被锁定 (Scanner Locked) appears on the LCD, immediately release the scanner lock and press Stop/Exit. (See Release the scanner lock on page 5.) Push the lever in the direction shown to unlock the scanner. Connect the telephone line cord. Connect one (The grey scanner lock lever is located at the back left end of the telephone line cord to the socket on side, under the document cover b.)
  • 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: External Tad

    Choose a Receive Mode Set the LCD contrast (if needed) There are four possible receive modes: Fax Only, If you are having difficulty reading the LCD, try Fax/Tel, Manual and External TAD. changing the contrast setting. Do you want to use the telephone features of your Press Menu.

  • Page 8: Set The Date And Time

    Enter the time in 24-hour format on the dial Set the date and time pad, and then press OK. 02.Date&Time 2009/03/25 The machine displays the time, and if you set up the station ID the date and time will be added to each fax you send.
  • Page 9 Name: Fax Transmission Report Enter & OK Key Your Brother machine is equipped with a Transmission Verification Report that can be used as confirmation that you sent a fax. This report lists the name or fax number of the receiving party, the date,...

  • Page 10: Set Tone Or Pulse Dialling Mode

    Set tone or pulse dialling mode Your machine comes set for Tone dialling service. If you have Pulse dialling service (rotary), you need to change the dialling mode. Press Menu. Press 0. Press 4. Press to choose Pulse (or Tone). Press OK.
  • 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 Macintosh, go to page 26 ®...

  • Page 12: Before You Install

    Turn off and unplug the machine from the AC Note outlet and disconnect it from your computer, if If the Brother screen does not appear you already connected an interface cable. automatically, go to My Computer (Computer), double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then double-click Start.exe.
  • 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 Usb Cable

    ® 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 Turn off and unplug the machine from the AC Note outlet and disconnect it from your computer, if If the Brother screen does not appear you already connected an interface cable. automatically, go to My Computer (Computer), double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then double-click Start.exe.
  • Page 19 License Agreement. 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 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: Wired Network

    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 Presto! PageManager License double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then Agreement window appears, click Yes if you 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 Administrator rights. applications that use the XML Paper Specification documents. Please download the latest driver by accessing the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/. Note If an error message appears during the software...

  • Page 26: For Wired Network Interface Users

    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 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 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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