Setting Up the Machine Step 1 Windows® Setting Up the Machine Step 2 For the latest drivers and to find the best solution for your problem or question, access the Brother Solutions Center directly from the driver or go to http://solutions.brother.com Keep this “Quick Setup Guide”, User’s Guide and supplied CD-ROM in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times. Mac OS® X 10.1/10.2.1 or greater Setup is Complete! Mac OS® 8.6-9.
■ Warning Indicates warnings that must be observed to prevent possible personal injury. Hint Indicates cautions that must be observed to use the MFC properly or to prevent damage to the MFC. Indicates notes and useful tips to remember when using the MFC. User’s Guide Indicates reference to the User’s Guide.
■ Getting Started Carton Components MFC Quick Setup Guide 4 1 3 CD-ROM 2 1. Control Panel 2. Scanner Cover 3. Document Cover 4. Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) User’s Guide Output Paper Support Paper Tray Telephone Line Cord Power Cord Black Magenta Yellow Cyan (LC800BK) (LC800M) (LC800Y) (LC800C) Ink Cartridges Carton components may differ from one country to another. Save all packing materials and the carton. ■ You must use the appropriate USB cable.
Control Panel 10 1 2 3 1. Print keys 4 5 5. Mode keys 2. Copy keys (Temporary Settings) 6. Stop/Exit 3. Fax and telephone keys 7. Start keys 4. Dial Pad 8. Power Save key 9 6 8 7 9. Navigation keys 10. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) For the details of the control panel, see "Control panel overview" in Chapter 1 of the User’s Guide.
Table of Contents Setting Up the Machine Step 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Step 2 Removing the Protective Parts ......................................................................... 4 Attaching the Paper Tray and Support ............................................................ 4 Loading Paper .................................................................................................... 5 Install Phone Line and Power Cord ..................................................................
Step 1 1 1 Setting Up the Machine Removing the Protective Parts Remove the protective tape and paper in the ADF. 2 1 Attaching the Paper Tray and Support Insert the paper tray from above into the back of the MFC. Paper Tray Do NOT connect the USB cable. Connecting the USB cable is done when installing the driver. 2 2 Open the scanner cover by lifting it up. Scanner Cover Protective Yellow Bar 3 Pull the protective yellow bar out of the machine.
You can load up to 100 sheets of 80 g/m2 paper. For more details, see “Paper Capacity of the Paper Tray” in Chapter 2 of the User’s Guide. 1 1 Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. Press and slide the paper guide to fit the paper width. Connect the power cord. Power Cord 2 2 Install Phone Line and Power Cord Setting Up the Machine 4 Connect the telephone line cord.
Step 1 Setting Up the Machine If you are sharing one phone line with an external telephone, connect it as shown below. 5 Installing the Ink Cartridges Warning If ink gets in your eyes irrigate them with water immediately, and if irritation occurs consult a doctor. 1 Make sure that the power is turned on. The LCD shows; Check Cartridge (Example for the U.K.) 2 If you are sharing one phone line with an external telephone answering machine, connect it as shown below.
Remove the white shipping cover by pulling it towards you. 7 Gently insert the black ink cartridge in the black ink position. 8 Press the cover down until it clicks. 9 Repeat Steps 5 to 8 to install each colour ink cartridge. Match the colours of the ink to the cartridge covers. 0 Close the scanner cover. The MFC will enter a head cleaning cycle for approximately four minutes.
Step 1 Setting Up the Machine • DO NOT remove ink cartridges if you do not need to replace them. If you do so, it may reduce the ink quantity and the MFC will not know the quantity of ink left in the cartridge. • DO NOT shake the ink cartridges. If ink stains your body or clothing, wash with soap or detergent immediately. • Brother strongly recommends that you do not refill the ink cartridges provided with your machine.
1 The LCD shows: Is Step "B" OK? Is Step "A" OK? 1.Yes 2.No 1.Yes 2.No If all lines are clear and visible, press on the dial pad to go to STEP B: Alignment Check. ---OR--If you can see missing short lines, press on the dial pad and go to 3. No.5 Poor 600 DPI 3 The LCD asks you if the print quality is OK for each colour. Press or on the dial pad. If another test print number is a better match for either 600 dpi or 1200 dpi, press to select NO and go to 2. Black OK? 1.Yes 2.
Step 1 Setting Up the Machine Menu/Set Dial pad Stop/Exit 7 Setting the Date and Time The MFC displays the date and time, and prints it on every fax you send. 1 2 3 4 6 Press Menu/Set. Press . Press . Day:01 (e.g. Enter 0, 1.) 7 Enter the last two digits of the year on the dial pad, and then press Menu/Set. 5 Enter the two digits for the month on the dial pad, and then press Menu/Set. Month:03 (e.g. Enter 0, 3 for March.
Press . Press . No Are you using the voice message function of your external telephone answering device? No Enter your fax number (up to 20 digits) on the dial pad, and then press Menu/Set. Yes Use the dial pad to enter your name (up to 20 characters), and then press Menu/Set. ■ Refer to the following chart for entering your name.
Step 2 Installing the Driver & Software Supplied CD-ROM (MFL-Pro Suite) The CD-ROM includes the following items: Install Software You can install printer, PC-FAX Send, scanner drivers and the various utility items, including PaperPort ® and TextBridge® OCR. On-Line Registration You will be pointed to the Brother Product Registration Web Page for quick registration of your MFC. Documentation View the User’s Guide and other documentation in PDF format.
Step 2 Installing the Driver & Software Setting Up the Machine Follow the instructions on this page for your operating system. Windows® For Windows® 98/98SE/Me/ 2000 Professional/XP Users................................ Go to page 14 Mac OS® X 10.1/10.2.1 or greater Mac OS® 8.6-9.2 For Mac OS® 8.6 to 9.2 Users.............................. Go to page 22 For Mac OS® X 10.1/10.2.1 or greater Users ......
Step 2 Installing the Driver & Software For Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP Users Make sure that you have completed the instructions from Step 1 “Setting Up the Machine” on pages 4 - 11. 1 Turn off and unplug the MFC from the AC outlet and disconnect it from your computer, if you already connected an interface cable. 2 Turn on your computer. (For Windows® 2000 Professional/XP, you must be logged on as the administrator.) 3 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
Setting Up the Machine 8 After reading and accepting the ScanSoft® License Agreement, enter your user information and click Next. 9 0 A When the ScanSoft® Registration screen is displayed, make your selection and follow the on-screen instructions. B Click Finish to complete installation. C When the Brother MFL-Pro Suite Installation window appears, click Next. Select Typical and click Next. Windows® When the PaperPort® 8.0 SE Setup window is displayed, click Next.
Step 2 Installing the Driver & Software For Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP Users D When the Brother Software License Agreement window appears, click Yes, if you agree to the Software Licence Agreement. E Select Standard, and then click Next. The application files will be copied and installed to your computer.
Setting Up the Machine For Windows® 98/98SE/Me Users Only When this screen appears, connect the USB interface cable to your PC, and then connect it to the MFC. Turn on the MFC by plugging in the power cord. It will take a few seconds for the installation screen to appear. The installation of the Brother drivers will automatically start. Follow the instructions on the screen. G H Accept the default Printer name by selecting Yes, and then click Next. I Select Yes (recommended), and then click Finish.
Step 2 Installing the Driver & Software For Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP Users K The README file will be displayed. Please read this file for troubleshooting information and then close the file to continue installation. L Click Finish to restart your computer. M After the computer restarts, click Yes to have the Control Center load each time Windows® is started. The Control Center will appear as an icon in the task tray. If you click No the Scan keys on the MFC will be disabled.
Setting Up the Machine For Windows® 2000 Professional Users Only Make sure that you followed the instructions in 1 to E on pages 14 - 16. It will take a few seconds for the installation screen to appear. The installation of the Brother drivers will automatically start. Follow the instructions on the screen. G If the Digital Signature Not Found dialog boxes appear, click Yes to install the driver. . H The README file will be displayed.
Step 2 Installing the Driver & Software For Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP Users J After the computer restarts, click Yes to have the Control Center load each time Windows® is started. The Control Center will appear as an icon in the task tray. If you click No the Scan keys on the MFC will be disabled. . Even if you select No, later you will be able to launch the Brother Control Center to use the Scan key by double clicking the Smart UI icon on the desktop.
Setting Up the Machine For Windows® XP Users Only Make sure that you followed the instructions in 1 to E on pages 14 - 16. G The README file will be displayed. Please read this file for troubleshooting information and then close the file to continue installation. H Click Finish to restart your computer. Windows® When this screen appears, connect the USB interface cable to your PC, and then connect it to the MFC. Turn on the MFC by plugging in the power cord.
Step 2 Installing the Driver & Software For Mac OS® 8.6 to 9.2 Users Make sure that you have completed the instructions from Step 1 “Setting Up the Machine” on pages 4 - 11. 1 22 Turn off and unplug the MFC from the AC outlet and disconnect it from your Macintosh if you already connected an interface cable. 2 3 Turn on your Macintosh®. 4 Double-click the Start Here icon to install the printer, scanner and PC-FAX Send drivers. If the language screen appears, select your language.
Setting Up the Machine 0 Click the Brother Ink icon you installed. On the right side of the Chooser, select the printer to which you want to print. Close the Chooser. To install Presto! PageManager®, click the Presto! PageManager® icon and follow the on screen instructions. You can easily scan, share and organize photos and documents using Presto! PageManager®. Presto! PageManager® has been installed and the installation is now complete. 23 Mac OS® 8.6-9.
Step 2 Installing the Driver & Software For Mac OS® X 10.1/10.2.1 or greater Users Make sure that you have completed the instructions from Step 1 “Setting Up the Machine” on pages 4 - 11. 1 Turn off and unplug the MFC from the AC outlet and disconnect it from your Macintosh if you already connected an interface cable. 7 Connect the USB interface cable to your Macintosh®, and then connect it to the MFC. Do not connect the MFC to a USB port on a keyboard or a non powered USB hub.
Setting Up the Machine B Click Add Printer.... E The Brother Printer driver, Scanner driver, Brother PC-FAX Send and Remote Setup Program have been installed and the installation is now complete. F C D Select Quit Print Center from the Print Center menu. To install Presto! PageManager®, click the Presto! PageManager® icon and follow the on screen instructions. Select USB. Select MFC-3420C, and then click Add. You can easily scan, share and organize photos and documents using Presto! PageManager®.
Replacement Consumables Ink Black Magenta Yellow Cyan LC800BK LC800M LC800Y LC800C Trademarks The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Multi-Function Link is a registered trademark of Brother International Corporation. © Copyright 2003 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved. Windows, Microsoft and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft in the U.S. and other countries.
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