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Brother MFC-J2510 Quick Setup Manual

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Quick Setup Guide
Start Here
Please read the Product Safety Guide first before you set up your machine. Then, please read this Quick Setup
Guide for the correct setup and installation.
WARNING
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
NOTE
1
Unpack the machine and check the components
Most of the illustrations in this Quick Setup Guide show the MFC-J4510DW.
The components included in the box may differ depending on your country.
Basic User's Guide
Telephone Line Cord Adapter
(Australia only)
WARNING
• Plastic bags are used in the packing of your machine. To avoid the danger of suffocation, keep these
plastic bags away from babies and children. Plastic bags are not toys.
• 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.
NOTE
• Save all packing materials and the box in case for any reason you must ship your machine.
• For a network connection you will need to purchase a network interface cable. Please use the supplied USB
cable for a USB connection.
USB cable
It is recommended to 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.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injuries.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injuries.
IMPORTANT indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
damage to property or loss of product functionality.
Notes tell you how you should respond to a situation that may arise or give tips about how the
operation works with other features.
Product Safety Guide
Black
Yellow
Cyan
Magenta
Starter Ink Cartridges
CD-ROM
Power Cord
Cables vary depending on countries.
Taiwan model is using the power cord attached
on the machine.
MFC-J2510
MFC-J4510DW
Quick Setup Guide
USB Interface Cable
Telephone Line Cord
ARL/ASA/NZ Version 0
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  • Page 1 Quick Setup Guide Start Here MFC-J2510 MFC-J4510DW Please read the Product Safety Guide first before you set up your machine. Then, please read this Quick Setup Guide for the correct setup and installation. WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death WARNING or serious injuries.
  • Page 2 Remove the protective tape and film covering Gently press and slide the paper guides a to fit the machine, and also from the Touchscreen. the paper size. Make sure that the triangular mark b on the paper guide a lines up with the Make sure you have all the components.
  • Page 3 Gently put the paper into the paper tray print Slowly push the paper tray completely into the side down and top edge first. machine. IMPORTANT Be careful that you do not push the paper in too far; it may lift at the back of the tray and cause paper feed problems.
  • Page 4 Lift the scanner cover until it locks securely into Connect the power cord the open position. and telephone line WARNING • The machine must be fitted with an earthed plug. • 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 cord connected to your machine when you...
  • Page 5 Lift the scanner cover to release the lock a. NOTE Gently push the scanner cover support If you are sharing one telephone line with an down b and close the scanner cover c using external telephone answering machine, connect it both hands.

  • Page 6: Set Your Country

    Set your country Install the ink cartridges (Australia and New Zealand only) You must set your country so that the machine works CAUTION correctly on local telecommunication lines in each country. If ink gets in your eyes, wash it out with water at once and call a doctor if you are concerned.
  • Page 7 Remove the orange protective part a. Take care to match the sticker colour a with the cartridge colour b as shown in the diagram below. Install each ink cartridge in the direction of the arrow on the label. NOTE Do not throw away the orange protective part. You will need it if you transport the machine.

  • Page 8: Check The Print Quality

    • DO NOT dismantle or tamper with the ink cartridge, this can cause the ink to leak out of the cartridge. • Brother multifunction machines are designed to work with ink of a particular specification and will work to a level of optimum performance...

  • Page 9: External Tad

    Review Touchscreen Choose a Receive Mode display There are four possible receive modes: Fax Only, The Touchscreen displays information on screen Fax/Tel, Manual and External TAD. operation and manual feed slot use. Review this uuBasic User’s Guide: Using Receive Modes information and go to the next step.

  • Page 10: Set The Date And Time

    Set the date and time Enter personal information (Station ID) The machine displays the date and time, and if you You should store your name and fax number to be set up the station ID, the date and time displayed on printed on all fax pages that you send.
  • Page 11 Fax Transmission Report Set the telephone line compatibility (VoIP) Your Brother machine is equipped with a If you are connecting the machine to a VoIP service Transmission Verification Report that can be used as (over the Internet) we recommend that you change confirmation that you sent a fax.

  • Page 12: Set The Time Zone

    Set the Time Zone You can set the time zone (not summer time but standard time) on the machine for your location. Press 00:00 01.01.2012 Press (Date and Time). Press Time Zone. Enter your time zone. Press OK. Press...
  • Page 13 • If your computer does not have a CD-ROM drive you can download the latest drivers, manuals and utilities for your model from the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/. Some software applications included on the CD-ROM may not be available as a download.

  • Page 14: For Usb Interface Users

    • For Windows Vista and Windows 7, when the User Account Control screen appears click Continue or Yes. • If the Brother screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer or Computer then double-click the CD-ROM icon and double-click start.exe.

  • Page 15: Connect The Usb Cable

    ® Windows Lift the scanner cover to release the lock a. Connect the USB cable Gently push the scanner cover support down b and close the scanner cover c using both hands. Lift the scanner cover until it locks securely into the open position.
  • Page 16 The following screens will appear. • When the Software Update Setting screen appears, choose the software update setting you want and click OK. • When the Brother Product Research and Support Program screen appears, select your preference and follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 17 Macintosh For USB interface users (Mac OS X v10.5.8, 10.6.x, 10.7.x) Connect the USB cable to the USB port Before you install marked with a symbol. You will find the USB port inside the machine on the right as shown below. Make sure your machine is connected to the power and your Macintosh is ON.
  • Page 18 Next. Follow the on-screen instructions. The installation of MFL-Pro Suite is now complete. Go to step 19. Please wait for the software to install. After the installation, the Brother software will search for the Brother device. This will take a few moments to complete.
  • Page 19 Macintosh Download and install 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. On the Brother Support screen, click the Presto! PageManager to go to the Presto! PageManager download site, and follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 20: Connect The Network Cable

    Wired Network ® Windows For wired network interface users ® ® ® (Windows XP Home/XP Professional/Windows Vista /Windows Before you install Connect the network cable Make sure that your computer is ON and you are Lift the scanner cover until it locks securely into logged on with Administrator rights.
  • Page 21 User Account Control screen appears click Continue or Yes. IMPORTANT • If the Brother screen does not appear Make sure that the cable does not restrict the automatically, go to My Computer or cover from closing, or an error may occur.
  • Page 22 Firewall is off, this screen may appear. Confirm your settings by following the on-screen instructions. The installation of the Brother drivers will automatically start. The installation screens appear one after another. See the instructions provided with your firewall software for information on how to add the IMPORTANT following network ports.
  • Page 23 2 PCs with Nuance™ PaperPort™ 12SE installed, please purchase the NOTE Brother NL-5 pack which is a multiple PC license • If an error message appears during the agreement pack for up to 5 additional users. To...
  • Page 24 Wired Network Macintosh For wired network interface users (Mac OS X v10.5.8, 10.6.x, 10.7.x) Before you install Connect the network cable Make sure your machine is connected to the power Lift the scanner cover until it locks securely into and your Macintosh is ON. You must be logged on the open position.
  • Page 25 Please wait for the software to install. After the installation, the Brother software will search for the Brother device. This will take a few moments to complete. If the machine is configured for your network, choose your machine from the list, and then...
  • Page 26 Wired Network Macintosh When this screen appears, click Add Printer. NOTE • If your machine is not found over the network, confirm your network settings. • You can find your machine’s MAC Address (Ethernet Address) and IP Address by printing out the Network Configuration Report.
  • Page 27 Macintosh Download and install 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. On the Brother Support screen, click the Presto! PageManager to go to the Presto! PageManager download site, and follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 28: For Wireless Network Users

    Ethernet for a faster data transfer or USB for the fastest throughput speed. Although your Brother machine can be used in both a wired and wireless network, only one of the connection methods can be used at a time.
  • Page 29 For Wireless Network Users Choose your wireless setup method The following instructions will offer three methods for setting up your Brother machine on a wireless network. Choose the method you prefer for your environment. For method b and c, start your wireless setup by pressing the Wi-Fi button on the Touchscreen.
  • Page 30 If your wireless access point/router does not support WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) or AOSS™, write down the wireless network settings of your wireless access point/router in the area below. Please do not contact Brother Customer Service for assistance without the wireless security information. We cannot assist you in locating your network security settings.

  • Page 31: And Macintosh

    Windows Firewall or the Windows Firewall is off, this screen may appear. • If the Brother screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer or Computer then double-click the CD-ROM icon and double-click start.exe. The CD-ROM Top menu will appear.
  • Page 32 For Wireless Network Users Choose Yes, I have a USB cable to use for When the following screen appears, check Yes installation. and then click Next. if you want to connect to the listed SSID. Click Next and go to j. Temporarily connect the USB cable directly to the computer and the machine.
  • Page 33 For Wireless Network Users Enter the Network Key you wrote down in Disconnect the USB cable between the step 17-a on page 29, and then click Next. computer and the machine. Click Next to continue to install MFL-Pro Suite. NOTE If your network is not configured for Wireless setup is now complete.

  • Page 34: For Windows Users

    For Wireless Network Users Manual setup from the Enter the Network Key you wrote down in step 17-b on page 30 using the Touchscreen. control panel using the Setup Wizard (Macintosh, Press to cycle between lower case and mobile devices and upper case.
  • Page 35 Wi-Fi button at the upper right of the Touchscreen changes to a four-level indicator that displays the wireless signal strength of your access point/router. Place the Brother machine within range of your The Wi-Fi LED on the control panel WPS or AOSS™ access point/router. The lights up, indicating that the machine’s...

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    For Wireless Network Users Troubleshooting Please do not contact Brother Customer Service for assistance without the wireless security information. We cannot assist you in locating your network security settings. How can I find the wireless security information (SSID and Network Key) 1) You should see the documentation provided with your wireless access point/router.
  • Page 37 The security information (SSID/Network Key) is incorrect. Reconfirm the SSID and security information (Network Key). If your router uses WEP encryption, enter the key used as the first WEP key. Your Brother TS-05 machine supports the use of the first WEP key only.

  • Page 38: Wireless Network

    • For Windows Vista and Windows 7, when the User Account Control screen appears click Continue or Yes. • If the Brother screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer or Computer then double-click the CD-ROM icon and double-click start.exe.
  • Page 39 Wireless Network ® Windows When this screen appears, choose Change The installation of the Brother drivers will the Firewall port settings to enable network automatically start. The installation screens connection and continue with the appear one after another. installation. (Recommended) and click Next.
  • Page 40 12SE on up to 2 PCs on the network. If you want to use more than 2 PCs with Nuance™ PaperPort™ 12SE installed, please purchase the Brother NL-5 pack which is a multiple PC license NOTE agreement pack for up to 5 additional users. To •...
  • Page 41 Wireless Network Macintosh Install the drivers & software (Mac OS X v10.5.8, 10.6.x, 10.7.x) Choose your machine from the list, and then Before you install click Next. Make sure your machine is connected to the power and your Macintosh is ON. You must be logged on with Administrator rights.
  • Page 42 Wireless Network Macintosh The installation of the Brother drivers will When this screen appears, click Add Printer. automatically start. Please wait for the software to install. NOTE • You can find your machine’s MAC Address (Ethernet Address) and IP Address by printing out the Network Configuration Report.
  • Page 43 Macintosh Download and install 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. On the Brother Support screen, click the Presto! PageManager to go to the Presto! PageManager download site, and follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 44: Install Optional Applications

    Install Optional Applications ® Windows Install optional Install FaceFilter Studio applications Help FaceFilter Studio and BookScan & To get instructions on how to use FaceFilter Studio, Whiteboard Suite supported by download and install FaceFilter Studio Help*. Reallusion, Inc * For Taiwan users, the CD-ROM includes FaceFilter Studio Help.

  • Page 45: For Network Users

    For Network Users Reset the network settings to factory default To restore all network settings of the internal Print/Scan server to the factory default, please follow the steps below. Make sure the machine is not operating, then disconnect all the cables from the machine (except the power cord).

  • Page 46: 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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