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Brother DCP-6690CW 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
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
CD-ROM
Power Cord
Black (LC1100HY-BK)
Yellow (LC1100HY-Y)
Cyan (LC1100HY-C)
Magenta (LC1100HY-M)
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DCP-6690CW
Quick Setup Guide
UK/IRE/GEN/SAF Version 0
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  • Page 1 Quick Setup Guide Start Here DCP-6690CW 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 paper tray#1 print side down and top edge first. Check that the paper is flat in the tray. Pull paper tray#1 (the upper tray) completely out of the machine.

  • Page 3: Choose Your Language

    While holding the paper tray in place, pull out Choose your language the paper support until it clicks, and then unfold the paper support flap b. After connecting the power cord, the LCD shows: Select Language Select Language English Français Deutsch Press a or b to display your language and press Note...

  • Page 4: 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 5: Check The Print Quality

    Gently push the ink cartridge until it clicks. After If all lines are clear and visible, press Yes to all the ink cartridges are installed close the ink finish the quality check. cartridge cover. <Black> <Colour> If you can see missing short lines, press No and go to d.

  • Page 6: Set The Date And Time

    Set the LCD contrast Set the date and time (If needed) If you are having difficulty reading the LCD, try Setting the date and time allows the machine to clean changing the contrast setting. the print head regularly and maintain optimum print quality.
  • Page 7 Choose your connection type For USB interface cable ® Windows , go to page 8 ® Macintosh , go to page 12 For Wired Network ® Windows , go to page 15 ® Macintosh , go to page 20 For Wireless Network ®...

  • Page 8: 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 9 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 10: 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 11: 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/ DCP-XXXX (where DCP-XXXX is your model name). Important DO NOT cancel any of the screens during the installation.

  • Page 12: For Usb Interface Users

    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 13 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 WARNING device. During this time the following screen Be careful not to trap your fingers under the will appear.
  • Page 14 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 Click Print Center, then Quit Print Center.

  • Page 15: Connect The Network Cable

    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 into the open position. are logged on with Administrator rights.
  • Page 16 Wired Network ® Windows Carefully guide the network cable to the trench Connect the power cord as shown below, following the trench around and toward the back of the machine. Then, connect the cable to your network. Connect the power cord. Note If both USB and LAN cables are being used, guide both cables through the trench with one on...
  • Page 17 • For Windows Vista , when the User Account Control screen appears, click Allow. 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. The CD-ROM main menu will appear. Click Initial Installation.
  • Page 18 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 See the instructions provided with your firewall automatically start. The installation screens software for information on how to add the appear one after another.
  • Page 19 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 20 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. • If you have previously set up your machine for a wireless network and then want to set...
  • Page 21 After the installation, click Restart to finish installing the software. WARNING The Brother software will search for the Brother Be careful not to trap your fingers under the device. During this time the following screen scanner cover.
  • Page 22 Wired Network ® Macintosh ® For Mac OS X 10.2.4 to 10.2.8 users, Note click Add. • If the machine is configured for your network, choose the machine from the list, and then click OK. This window will not appear if there is only one machine connected on the network, it will be chosen automatically.
  • Page 23 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 24: For Wireless Network Interface Users

    Although the Brother DCP-6690CW can be used in a both wired and wireless network, only one of the connection methods can be used at a time.
  • Page 25 For Wireless Network Users Confirm your network environment (Infrastructure Mode) The following instructions will offer two methods for installing your Brother machine in a wireless network environment. Both methods are for infrastructure mode, using a wireless router or access point that uses DHCP to assign IP addresses.

  • Page 26: Connecting The Brother Machine To The Wireless Network

    For Wireless Network Users Connecting the Brother machine to the wireless network Choose one of the options below: If your Configure the wireless network is configured for Authentication and settings (Typical Encryption you must match the settings used for your network.

  • Page 27: For Windows Users

    For Wireless Network Users Press OK when you have entered all the characters, then press Yes to apply your settings. Go to i. Your machine will now try to connect to your wireless network using the information you have entered. If successful, Connected will appear briefly on the LCD.
  • Page 28 For resetting, see Restore the network settings to factory default on page 41. If the LCD shows Setting WLAN, then Place the Brother machine within range of a Connection Failed or Incorrect Mode, SecureEasySetup™, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™...
  • Page 29 For Wireless Network Users Wireless setup is now complete. To install MFL-Pro Suite, continue to step 13. ® For Windows Users: Now go to Page 30 ® For Mac OS Users: Now go to Page 34...

  • Page 30: Wireless Network

    ® Windows 2000 (SP4 or greater), XP (SP2 or Note greater), XP Professional x64 Edition and ® If the Brother screen does not appear Windows Vista . Update to the latest automatically, go to My Computer (Computer), ® Windows Service Pack before installing double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then MFL-Pro Suite.
  • Page 31 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 See the instructions provided with your firewall Yes if you agree to the Software License software for information on how to add the Agreement.
  • Page 32 Wireless Network ® Windows The installation of the Brother drivers will Note automatically start. The installation screens • If the machine is configured for your network, appear one after another. choose the machine from the list, and then click Next.
  • Page 33 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 34: Install The Drivers & Software

    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 device. During this time the following screen will appear.
  • Page 35 Wireless Network ® Macintosh When this screen appears, click OK. Note • If the machine is configured for your network, choose the machine from the list, and then click This window will not appear if there is only one ® machine connected on the network, it will be For Mac OS X 10.3.x or greater, the...
  • Page 36 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 37: 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 38 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 39: 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 40: 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 ®...

  • Page 41: Restore The Network Settings To Factory Default

    For Wireless Network Users Restore the network settings to factory default To restore all network settings of the internal Print/Scan server to 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 42: 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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