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Brother MFC-5890CN 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.
WARNING
Important
DO NOT connect the USB cable yet (if you are using a USB
cable).
1
Unpack the machine and check the components
User's Guide
CD-ROM
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.
a
Remove the protective tape and film covering the scanner glass.
b
Make sure you have all components.
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.
• You need to purchase the correct interface cable for the interface you want to use (for USB or network
connection).
USB cable
Please make sure you use a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no more than 2 metres long.
Network cable
Use a straight-through Category5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Network.
Warnings tell you what to do to prevent possible personal injury.
Ink Cartridges
[x4]
Power Cord
Black (LC1100HY-BK)
Yellow (LC1100HY-Y)
Cyan (LC1100HY-C)
Magenta (LC1100HY-M)
Telephone Line Cord
MFC-5890CN
Quick Setup Guide
One Touch Labels
UK/IRE/GEN/SAF Version 0
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  • Page 1 Quick Setup Guide Start Here MFC-5890CN Before you can use the machine, read this Quick Setup Guide for the correct setup and installation. Warnings tell you what to do to prevent possible personal injury. WARNING Important DO NOT connect the USB cable yet (if you are using a USB cable).
  • Page 2 Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams Load plain A4 paper and misfeeds. Gently put the paper into the paper tray print side down and top edge first. Check that the paper is flat in the tray. Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine.
  • Page 3 While holding the paper tray in place, pull out the paper support until it clicks, and then unfold the paper support flap b.
  • Page 4 WARNING Connect the power cord and telephone line Since the machine is grounded through the power outlet, you can protect yourself from potentially hazardous electrical conditions on the telephone network by keeping the power Important cord connected to your machine when you DO NOT connect the USB cable yet (if you are connect it to a telephone line.

  • Page 5: Install The Ink Cartridges

    Turn the green knob on the protective yellow Install the ink cartridges cap clockwise until it clicks to release the vacuum seal, then remove the cap a. WARNING If ink gets in your eyes, wash them out with water at once, and if irritation occurs consult a doctor.

  • Page 6: Check The Print Quality

    Gently push the ink cartridge until it clicks. After If all lines are clear and visible, press 1 (Yes) all the ink cartridges are installed close the ink on the dial pad to finish the quality check. cartridge cover. <Black> <Colour>...

  • 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: Enter Personal Information (Station Id)

    Enter personal Set tone or pulse dialling information (station ID) mode You should store your name and fax number to be Your machine comes set for Tone dialling service. If printed on all fax pages that you send. you have Pulse dialling service (rotary), you need to change the dialling mode.
  • Page 9 Choose your connection type For USB interface cable ® Windows , go to page 10 ® Macintosh , go to page 14 For Wired Network ® Windows , go to page 17 ® Macintosh , go to page 22...

  • Page 10: Before You Install

    Note ® Windows 2000 (SP4 or greater), XP (SP2 or greater), XP Professional x64 Edition and If the Brother screen does not appear ® automatically, go to My Computer (Computer), Windows Vista . Update to the latest double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then ®...
  • Page 11 Yes if you agree to the Software License Agreement. The installation of ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE will automatically start and is followed by the installation of MFL-Pro Suite. When the Brother MFL-Pro Suite Software License Agreement window appears, click Yes if you agree to the Software License Agreement.

  • Page 12: Connect The Usb Cable

    ® Windows Carefully guide the USB cable through the Connect the USB cable trench as shown below, following the trench around and toward the back of the machine. Then connect the cable to your computer. Important • DO NOT connect the machine to a USB port on a keyboard or a non-powered USB hub.

  • Page 13: Connect The Power Cord

    The installation screens appear one after another. Note If an error message appears during the software installation, run the Installation Diagnostics located in Start/All Programs/Brother/ Important MFC-XXXX (where MFC-XXXX is your model DO NOT cancel any of the screens during the name).
  • Page 14 X 10.2.4 or greater. (For ® the latest information for Mac OS X, visit http://solutions.brother.com/) • Make sure there are no memory cards or a USB Flash memory drive inserted. Carefully guide the USB cable through the Connect the USB cable trench as shown below, following the trench around and toward the back of the machine.
  • Page 15 ® Macintosh Lift the scanner cover to release the lock a. The Brother software will search for the Brother Gently push the scanner cover support device. During this time the following screen down and close the scanner cover using will appear.
  • Page 16 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 the Presto! PageManager icon and follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 17: Wired Network

    Wired Network ® Windows For Wired Network Interface Users ® (For 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 Lift the scanner cover until it locks securely into are logged on with Administrator rights.
  • Page 18 If the language screen both hands. appears, choose your language. Note If the Brother screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer (Computer), double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then double-click start.exe.
  • Page 19 Click Install MFL-Pro Suite. The installation of ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE will automatically start and is followed by the installation of MFL-Pro Suite. When the Brother MFL-Pro Suite Software License Agreement window appears, click Yes if you agree to the Software License Agreement.
  • Page 20 UDP port 137. appear. Enter an IP address for your machine that is suitable for your network by following the on-screen instructions. The installation of the Brother drivers will automatically start. The installation screens appear one after another. Important DO NOT cancel any of the screens during the installation.
  • Page 21 If you want to use more than 2 PCs with ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE installed, please buy the Brother NL-5 pack which is a multiple PC license agreement pack for up to 5 additional users. To buy the NL-5 pack, contact your Brother dealer.
  • Page 22 X 10.2.4 or greater. (For ® the latest information for Mac OS X, visit http://solutions.brother.com/) Important • Make sure there are no memory cards or a Make sure that the cable does not restrict the USB Flash memory drive inserted.
  • Page 23 Please wait, it will take a few seconds for the software to install. After the installation, click Restart to finish installing the software. The Brother software will search for the Brother • If you want to use the machine’s Scan key to device. During this time the following screen scan over the network you must check the will appear.
  • Page 24 Wired Network ® Macintosh ® For Mac OS X 10.2.4 to 10.2.8 users, click Add. Make the selection shown below. Choose XXX-XXXX (where XXX-XXXX is your model name), and then click Add. Click Print Center, then Quit Print Center. The installation of MFL-Pro Suite is now complete.
  • Page 25 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 the Presto! PageManager icon and follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 26: Install Optional Applications

    Install Optional Applications ® Windows Install FaceFilter Studio Install FaceFilter Studio supported by Help Reallusion, Inc FaceFilter Studio is an easy-to-use borderless photo To get instructions on how to use FaceFilter Studio, printing application. FaceFilter Studio also lets you download and install FaceFilter Studio Help. edit your photo data and add photo effects such as red eye reduction or skin tone enhancement.
  • Page 27 Install Optional Applications ® Windows Install BookScan&Whiteboard Suite supported by Reallusion, Inc You can install BookScan&Whiteboard Suite. The BookScan Enhancer software can correct your scanned book images automatically. The Whiteboard Enhancer software cleans up and enhances text and images from photos taken of your whiteboard.

  • 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: Replacement Consumables

    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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