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Brother MFC-820CW Quick Setup Manual

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MFC-820CW
Before you can use the machine, you must set up the hardware and install the software.
Please read this 'Quick Setup Guide' for the correct setup procedure and installation instructions.
Installing the Driver & Software
Keep this 'Quick Setup Guide', the User's Guide and the supplied CD-ROM in a convenient place for
quick and easy reference at all times.
STEP 1
Setting Up the Machine
STEP 2
Setup is Complete!
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  • Page 1 MFC-820CW Before you can use the machine, you must set up the hardware and install the software. Please read this ‘Quick Setup Guide’ for the correct setup procedure and installation instructions. Setting Up the Machine Installing the Driver & Software Setup is Complete! Keep this ‘Quick Setup Guide’, the User’s Guide and the supplied CD-ROM in a convenient place for...

  • Page 2: To Use The Machine Safely

    To use the machine safely Warning Warnings tell you what to do to prevent possible personal injury. Note 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Getting Started Carton components ... 2 Control panel... 3 STEP 1 – Setting Up the Machine Removing the protective parts ... 4 Loading paper ... 4 Installing the phone line and power cord... 5 Installing the ink cartridges... 6 Print quality check ... 8 Setting the date and time ...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Getting Started Carton components Carton components may vary from one country to another. Save all packing materials and the carton in case for any reason you must ship your machine. Quick Setup Guide Telephone Line Cord Black (LC900 BK) An interface cable is not a standard accessory. Buy the proper interface cable for the interface you want to use (USB or network).

  • Page 5: Control Panel

    Control panel 1 Dial Pad 2 Fax and telephone keys 3 Ink Management key 4 Mode keys 5 Navigation keys For the details of the control panel, see Control panel overview in Chapter 1 of the User’s Guide. 10.10.2006 Fax 20:45 Memory 6 Start keys...

  • Page 6: Step 1 Setting Up The Machine

    STEP 1 Setting Up the Machine Removing the protective parts Remove the protective tape, then, starting from the left hand side, carefully remove the scanner glass protection sheet. Improper Setup DO NOT connect the USB cable. Connecting the USB cable is done during the software installation process.

  • Page 7: Installing The Phone Line And Power Cord

    Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams 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 and below the maximum paper mark (1). Note •...

  • Page 8: Installing The Ink Cartridges

    STEP 1 Setting Up the Machine Note If you are sharing one phone line with an external telephone, connect it as shown below. 1 Extension telephone 2 External telephone Note If you are sharing one phone line with an external telephone answering machine, connect it as shown below.
  • Page 9 Take out the ink cartridge. Carefully remove the protective yellow cap (1). Improper Setup DO NOT touch the area shown in the illustration below. Note If the protective yellow cap comes off when you open the bag, the cartridge will not be damaged. Keep the ink cartridge in an upright position when you put it into the slot.

  • Page 10: Print Quality Check

    • 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 when used with genuine Brother branded ink cartridges.

  • Page 11: Setting The Date And Time

    Do one of the following: If all lines are clear and visible, press 1 (Yes) on the dial pad to finish the quality check. If you can see missing short lines, press 2 (No) on the dial pad and go to step 6. The LCD asks you if the print quality is OK for black and colour.

  • Page 12: Setting Your Station Id

    STEP 1 Setting Up the Machine Setting your station ID You should store your name and fax number to be printed on all fax pages that you send. Press Menu. Press a or b to choose Initial Setup. Press OK. Press a or b to choose Station ID.

  • Page 13: Setting The Phone Line Type

    Setting the phone line type If you are connecting the machine to a line that features PBX or ISDN to send and receive faxes, it is also necessary to change the phone line type accordingly by completing the following steps. Press Menu.
  • Page 14 Registration Web page for quick registration of your machine. Brother Solutions Center You can access the Brother Solutions Center which is a Web site offering information about your Brother product including FAQs, User’s Guides, driver updates and tips for using your machine.

  • Page 15: Step 2 Installing The Driver & Software

    Follow the instructions on this page for your operating system and interface. For the latest drivers and documentations and to find the best solution for your problem or question, access the Brother Solutions Center directly from the driver or visit http://solutions.brother.com.

  • Page 16: For Usb Interface Users (For Windows ® 98/98Se/Me/2000 Professional/Xp)

    Install MFL-Pro Suite. Note • If this window does not appear, use Windows Explorer to run the setup.exe program from the root folder of the Brother CD-ROM. ® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP) • If you are using Windows and have not installed service pack 3 (SP3) or greater: To access the PhotoCapture Center™...
  • Page 17 It will take a few seconds for the installation screens to appear. The installation of the Brother drivers will automatically start. The installation screens appear one after another. Please wait, it will take a few seconds for all screens to appear.
  • Page 18 If the Diagnostics shows a failure, please follow the on-screen instruction or read on-line help and FAQ’s in Start/All Programs/ Brother/MFL-Pro Suite MFC-XXXX. The MFL-Pro Suite has been installed and the installation is now complete. Note...

  • Page 19: For Wired Network Interface Users (For Windows ® 98/98Se/Me/2000 Professional/Xp)

    Installing the Driver & Software For Wired Network Interface Users ® (For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP) Important Make sure that you have finished the instructions from Step 1 Setting Up the Machine on page 4- 11. Disconnect the machine from the power socket.
  • Page 20 Next. Note This window will not appear if there is only one of this Brother model connected on the network, it will be chosen automatically. If the machine is not yet configured for use on your network, the following screen appears.
  • Page 21 Installing the Driver & Software When the Brother and ScanSoft on-line Registration screen is displayed, make your selection and follow the on-screen instructions. Click Finish to restart your computer. ® (For Windows 2000 Professional/XP, you must be logged on with Administrator rights.)

  • Page 22: For Wireless Network Users

    Make sure that you have finished the instructions from Step 1 Setting Up the Machine on page 4 - 11. These instructions will install your Brother machine in a typical small office or home wireless network environment in infrastructure mode, using a wireless router or access point that uses DHCP to assign IP addresses.
  • Page 23 Installing the Driver & Software Turn on the machine by plugging in the power cord. Improper Setup If you have previously configured the wireless settings of the machine you must reset the network (LAN) settings before you can configure the wireless settings again. On your machine, press Menu.
  • Page 24 Install MFL-Pro Suite. Note • If this window does not appear, use Windows Explorer to run the setup.exe program from the root folder of the Brother CD-ROM. • If you see the following screen, click OK to install ® the Windows updates.
  • Page 25 Choose the machine from the list, and then click Next. Note This window will not appear if there is only one of this Brother model connected on the network as it will be chosen automatically. When the Brother and ScanSoft on-line Registration screen is displayed, make your selection and follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 26: Macintosh

    USB interface cable to the machine before restarting your Macintosh you are overwriting a previously installed version of the Brother Software. If you encounter this problem continue with the installation but skip 13. You should choose your Brother machine from the Model pop-up menu in the main screen of ControlCenter2.
  • Page 27 Improper Setup • DO NOT connect the machine to a USB port on a keyboard or a non-powered USB hub. Brother recommends that you connect the machine directly to your computer. • Make sure that the cable does not restrict the cover from closing, or an error may occur.
  • Page 28 Presto! PageManager icon and follow the on-screen instructions. Note ® When Presto! PageManager capability is added to the Brother ControlCenter2. You can easily scan, share and organize photos and documents using Presto! ® Presto! PageManager installed and the installation is now complete.
  • Page 29 Improper Setup • DO NOT connect the machine to a USB port on a keyboard or a non-powered USB hub. Brother recommends that you connect the machine directly to your computer. • Make sure that the cable does not restrict the cover from closing, or an error may occur.
  • Page 30 Click the Brother Ink icon. On the right side of the Chooser, choose the machine to which you want to print. Close the Chooser. The Brother printer driver and scanner driver have been installed. Note ControlCenter2 is not supported in Mac OS ®...

  • Page 31: For Wired Network Interface Users

    USB interface cable to the machine before restarting your Macintosh you are overwriting a previously installed version of the Brother Software. If you encounter this problem continue but skip steps 13 to 16. You should choose your Brother machine from the Model pop-up menu in the main screen of ControlCenter2.
  • Page 32 STEP 2 Installing the Driver & Software Carefully guide the network cable to the trench as shown below, following the trench around and toward the back of the machine. Then, connect the cable to your network. Improper Setup Make sure that the cable does not restrict the cover from closing, or an error may occur.
  • Page 33 PageManager Presto! PageManager icon and follow the on-screen instructions. ® Note ® When Presto! PageManager capability is added to the Brother ControlCenter2. You can also easily scan, share, and organize photos and documents using ® Presto! PageManager ® Presto! PageManager installed and the installation is now complete.
  • Page 34 STEP 2 Installing the Driver & Software ® For Mac OS 9.1 to 9.2 Important Make sure that you have finished the instructions from Step 1 Setting Up the Machine on page 4 - 11. Disconnect the machine from the power socket.
  • Page 35 ® From the Apple menu, click Chooser. Click the Brother Ink (IP) icon, and then choose BRN_xxxxxx (where xxxxxx are the last six digits of the Ethernet address). Close the Chooser. For more information about connecting the ®...

  • Page 36: For Wireless Network Users

    Make sure that you have finished the instructions from Step 1 Setting Up the Machine on page 4 - 11. These instructions will install your Brother machine in a typical small office or home wireless network environment in infrastructure mode, using a wireless router or access point that uses DHCP to assign IP addresses.
  • Page 37 Installing the Driver & Software Turn on the machine by plugging in the power cord. Improper Setup If you have previously configured the wireless settings of the machine you must reset the network (LAN) settings before you can configure the wireless settings again. On your machine, press Menu.
  • Page 38 USB interface cable to the machine before restarting your Macintosh or if you are overwriting a previously installed version of the Brother Software. If you encounter this problem continue but skip steps 19 through 21. After the software installation is...
  • Page 39 Installing the Driver & Software If you want to use the machine’s Scan key to scan over the network you must check the Register your computer with the “Scan To” functions at the machine box. You must also enter a name for your Macintosh Name.
  • Page 40 Chapter 6 of the Network User’s Guide on the CD-ROM. To install Presto! Presto! PageManager icon and follow the on-screen instructions. Note When Presto! capability is added to the Brother ControlCenter2. You can also easily scan, share, and organize photos and documents using Presto! ® network, see Macintosh ®...

  • Page 41: For Network Users

    LAN or wired LAN. Installing the BRAdmin Professional configuration utility The BRAdmin Professional utility for Windows designed to manage your Brother network connected devices such as network-ready Multifunction devices and/or network-ready printers in a Local Area Network (LAN) environment. ®...

  • Page 42: How To Set The Machine's Network Settings To Wireless Lan Or Wired Lan

    How to set the machine’s network settings to wireless LAN or wired LAN To connect your Brother machine to a wireless or wired network you must configure the machine from the machine’s control panel for the network type you are using.

  • Page 43: Consumables

    Replacement consumables When the time comes to replace ink cartridges, an error message will be indicated on the LCD. For more information about the ink cartridges for your machine, visit http://solutions.brother.com or contact your local Brother re-seller. Ink cartridge Black...
  • Page 44 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.
  • Page 45 UK/IRE/GEN...

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