Quick Setup Guide ADS-1100W / ADS-1600W Start Here ADS-1100W ADS-1600W Brother Industries, Ltd. 15-1, Naeshiro-cho, Mizuho-ku, Nagoya 467-8561, Japan Thank you for choosing Brother. Your support is important to us and we value your business. Your Brother product is engineered and manufactured to the highest standards to deliver reliable performance, day-in and day-out. Please read the Product Safety Guide on page 20 before you set up your machine.
Connect the AC adapter NOTE DO NOT connect the USB cable yet. a b Connect the AC adapter. Open the Top Cover a and push the flap of the Top Cover b firmly back until it clicks.
Choose your connection type These installation instructions are for Windows® XP Home, XP Professional, Windows Vista®, Windows® 7, Windows® 8, and Mac OS X v10.6.8, 10.7.x and 10.8.x. If your computer does not have a DVD-ROM drive, the supplied DVD-ROM does not contain drivers for your operating system, or you want to download manuals and utilities, visit your model page at http://solutions.brother.com/. Some software applications included on the DVD-ROM may not be available as a download.
USB Windows® For Windows® USB interface users (Windows® XP Home/XP Professional/Windows Vista®/Windows® 7/Windows® 8) 4 Before you install b Click Install MFL-Pro Suite, and then click Yes if you accept the license agreements. Make sure that your computer and machine are ON. NOTE • DO NOT connect the USB cable yet. • If there are any programs running, close them. • The screens may differ depending on your operating system. • The DVD-ROM includes Nuance™ PaperPort™12SE.
USB a 6 Windows® Connect the USB cable Connect the USB cable to the USB port marked with a symbol on the back of your machine. Connect the other end of the cable to your computer. a 7 Finish and restart Click Finish to restart your computer.
USB Macintosh For Macintosh USB interface users (Mac OS X v10.6.8/10.7.x/10.8.x) 4 Before you install Make sure your machine is connected to the power and your Macintosh is ON. a b NOTE For Mac OS X v10.6.0 to 10.6.7 users, upgrade to Mac OS X v10.6.8 - 10.8.x. 5 Put the installer DVD-ROM into your DVD-ROM drive. Double-click the Start Here OSX icon to install. If the model name screen appears, choose your machine.
For Wireless Network Users For wireless network interface users 4 Choose your wireless setup method The following instructions will offer two methods for setting up your Brother machine on a wireless network. If you want to scan using your mobile devices only and your wireless access point/router supports automatic wireless (one-push) setup (WPS or AOSS™), select method b. Otherwise, select method a.
For Wireless Network Users 5 Setup using the DVD-ROM and USB cable (Windows® & Macintosh) c d For Macintosh Users: For Macintosh installation, insert the DVD-ROM into your DVD-ROM drive and double-click Start Here OSX. Select Wireless installation and follow the Wireless Device Setup instructions on your computer screen. Choose Wireless Network Connection, and then click Next.
Wireless Network g Choose your machine from the list, and then click Next. Windows® NOTE If an error message appears during the software installation, do one of the following: - Windows® XP, Windows Vista® and Windows® 7 users: Run the Installation Diagnostics located in (Start) > All Programs > Brother > ADS-XXXXX (where XXXXX is your model name).
Wireless Network g Choose your machine from the list, and then click Next. Macintosh NOTE • (ADS-1100W) You can find your machine’s MAC Address (Ethernet Address) in Network Status from the Network tab, and IP address in TCP/IP (Wireless) in Wireless from the Network tab, in Web Based Management. See the Network User’s Guide. (ADS-1600W) NOTE If your wireless settings fail, the Wireless Device Setup Wizard screen appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the wireless configuration.
For Wireless Network Users 5 One-push setup using WPS or AOSS™ (mobile devices) (ADS-1100W) a b c d Confirm that your wireless access point/router has the WPS or AOSS™ symbol as shown below. e f This feature will automatically detect which mode (WPS or AOSS™) your wireless access point/router uses, and try to connect to your wireless network. If your wireless device is connected successfully, the Wi-Fi light on the Control Panel will light up.
For Wireless Network Users (ADS-1600W) a b c Confirm that your wireless access point/router has the WPS or AOSS™ symbol as shown below. Place the Brother machine within range of your WPS or AOSS™ access point/router. The range may differ depending on your environment. Refer to the instructions provided with your access point/router. On the machine’s Control Panel, press (Settings) > Network > WLAN > WPS/AOSS.
For Wireless Network Users Troubleshooting If you need assistance during setup and want to contact Brother Customer Service, make sure you have your SSID (Network Name) and Network Key ready. We cannot assist you in locating this information. How can I find the wireless security information (SSID and Network Key*) 1) Check documentation provided with your wireless access point/router. 2) The default SSID could be the manufacturer’s name or the model name.
For Wireless Network Users ADS-1600W Error Code Recommended Solutions The wireless setting is not activated. Turn the wireless setting to ON: TS-01 1. On your machine, press (Settings) > Network > WLAN > Setup Wizard. 2. When Enable WLAN? is displayed, press Yes. This will start the wireless setup wizard. The wireless access point/router cannot be detected. TS-02 1. Check the following: - Make sure that the wireless access point/router is powered on.
For Wireless Network Users ADS-1600W Error Code Recommended Solutions The security information (SSID/Network Key) is incorrect. TS-05 Confirm the SSID and security information (Network Key). See How can I find the wireless security information (SSID and Network Key*) on page 13. If your router uses WEP encryption, enter the key used as the first WEP key. Your Brother machine supports the use of the first WEP key only.
Install Optional Applications 1 Install optional applications (Windows® users) BR-Receipts Brother’s BR-Receipts application processes receipts by taking information from your scanned images and categorising it. You can generate reports to view and track categorised expenses. (This application is not available depending on your country.) Nuance PDF Converter Professional 8 (ADS-1600W only) Nuance PDF Converter Professional 8 offers a variety of features for handling PDF files.
Install Optional Applications 1 Install optional applications (Macintosh users) BR-Receipts Brother’s BR-Receipts application processes receipts by taking information from your scanned images and categorising it. You can generate reports to view and track categorised expenses. (This application is not available depending on your country.) Presto! PageManager Presto! PageManager adds Optical Character Recognition (OCR) capability to Brother ControlCenter2.
Test Scan (scan to PDF) a 1 Load your document For Windows® users: Now go to Lift the Document Support Arms a. 1 Step 2 on page 18 For Macintosh users: Now go to Step 2 on page 19 2 a b Place your document, face down, top edge first in the document feeder between the Guides until you feel it touch the inside of the machine gently. Scan using ControlCenter4 (Windows®) Click the (ControlCenter4) icon in the system tray, and then select Open from the menu.
Test Scan (scan to PDF) e 2 Click OK. The scanned data is saved in PDF format. Finish The test scan is now complete. NOTE (ADS-1100W only) If you set up the machine using a Wireless Network connection and want to try scanning using Scan to FTP, Scan to PC (Network Connect) or WS Scan, see the User’s Guide to configure the settings for scanning from the Control Panel of the machine. a Scan using ControlCenter2 (Macintosh) Click the (ControlCenter2) icon in the Dock. The ControlCenter2 window appears.
Product Safety Guide Symbols and conventions used in the documentation The following symbols and conventions are used throughout the documentation: WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injuries. CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injuries.
Product Safety Guide Compilation and Publication Notice This manual has been compiled and published to provide the latest product safety information at the time of publication. The information contained in this manual may be subject to change. For the latest manual, please visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ Choose a safe location for the unit Put the unit on a flat, stable surface that is free from shocks and vibrations, such as a desk.
Product Safety Guide CAUTION Make sure that no part of the unit protrudes from the desk or stand where the unit is located. Make sure that the unit is located on a flat, level, and stable surface free from vibration. Failure to observe these precautions could cause the unit to fall, causing injury. DO NOT place the unit on an unstable or tilted cart, stand, and table or on any tilted/slanted surface. The machine may fall, causing injury to you and serious damage to the unit.
Product Safety Guide DO NOT use the unit near any liquids, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or washing machine, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool. CAUTION DO NOT try and pick up pages until they have finished scanning and are ejected from the machine. Doing this may cause you injury by trapping your fingers in the rollers. Some areas of the machine can cause injury if covers (shaded) are closed with force.
Product Safety Guide DO NOT carry the machine by holding the top cover. Doing this may cause the machine to slip out of your hands. Only carry the machine by placing your hands under the entire machine. Be careful of the projections on the machine. Otherwise, you could cause injury to yourself. Use caution when operating the machine to prevent clothing (particularly sleeves, neckties, etc.), hair, or accessories from being drawn into the machine, otherwise injury may result.
Product Safety Guide Connecting the unit safely WARNING There are high-voltage electrodes inside the unit. Before you access the inside of the machine, (for routine maintenance, such as cleaning), make sure you have unplugged the power cord from the electrical socket. DO NOT touch the AC adapter, or handle the plug with wet hands. Doing this might cause an electrical shock. DO NOT connect it to a DC power source or inverter. Doing this might cause an electrical shock.
Product Safety Guide Make sure that one end of the power cord is firmly plugged into a standard power outlet and the other end is plugged into the adapter block firmly. Do not use a power socket that is loose. If the power cord is not completely plugged into the power outlet and adapter block, there is a danger of the adapter becoming hot and catching fire. Always use the supplied AC adapter, and plug the adapter into a power socket within the voltage range indicated on Specifications in the User's Guide.
Product Safety Guide Product Warranty & Liability Nothing in this guide shall affect any existing product warranty or be construed as granting any additional product warranty. Failure to follow the safety instructions in this guide may invalidate your product’s warranty. WARNING Use only the power cord supplied with this machine. This product must be installed near an electrical socket that is easily accessible.
Product Safety Guide Wireless LAN This product supports Wireless LAN. Radio interference This product complies with EN55022 (CISPR Publication 22)/Class B. When connecting the machine to a computer, ensure that you use a USB cable which does not exceed 2 m in length. Recycling information in accordance with the WEEE and Battery Directives Product mark Battery mark European Union only The product/battery is marked with one of the above recycling symbols.
Product Safety Guide Trademarks The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista, Windows Server, Outlook and Internet Explorer are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Apple, Macintosh, Mac OS and Safari are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the United States and other countries.
Product Safety Guide Open Source Licensing Remarks This product includes open-source software. To see the open source licensing remarks, please go to the manual download section on your model’s home page on Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/ Brother Customer Service Customer Service Visit http://www.brother.com/ for contact information on your local Brother office. Service centre locations For service centres in Europe, contact your local Brother Office.
Product Safety Guide Notice Regarding the Faithful Reproduction of Scanned Documents After scanning a document, confirm that the accuracy and quality of the corresponding scan data meets your needs by confirming the size of the scan data, the amount of image data captured, image fidelity, colour tones, etc. Always confirm the scan data before destroying the original document.
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