Quick Setup Guide Start Here MFC-9325CW 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. Before using the machine, please read this Quick Setup Guide for the correct setup and installation. To view the Quick Setup Guide in other languages, please visit http://solutions.brother.com/.
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. • This machine is heavy and weighs approximately 50.5 lb. (22.9 kg). To prevent injuries use at least two people to lift the machine. Be careful not to pinch your fingers when you put the machine back down. Note Keep a minimum gap around the machine as shown in the illustration. 15.7 in. (400 mm) 4 in. (100 mm) 4 in. (100 mm) 4.7 in.
2 Remove the packing material from the machine 3 a IMPORTANT Install the drum unit and toner cartridge assemblies • Save all packing material and the carton in case you have to ship your machine. Unpack the four drum unit and toner cartridge assemblies and gently shake each of them from side to side several times to distribute the toner evenly inside the assembly. • DO NOT plug in the AC power cord yet. a b Remove the packing tape from the outside of the machine.
c Slide all four of the drum unit and toner cartridge assemblies into the machine as shown in the illustration. Make sure that you match the toner cartridge color to the same color label on the machine. a 4 Load paper in the paper tray Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine. C M b Y K C - Cyan Y - Yellow M - Magenta K - Black d Close the top cover of the machine.
d 5 Put paper in the tray, and make sure that the paper is below the maximum paper mark a. The side to be printed on must be face down. Connect the power cord and telephone line IMPORTANT DO NOT connect the interface cable yet. a Make sure that the machine’s power switch is off. Connect the AC power cord to the machine. IMPORTANT Make sure the paper guides touch the sides of the paper so it will feed properly. e Put the paper tray firmly back in the machine.
IMPORTANT The telephone line cord MUST be connected to the jack on the machine marked LINE. WARNING Note If you are sharing one telephone line with an external telephone, connect it as shown below. Before you connect the external telephone, remove the protective cap a from the EXT. jack on the machine. The machine must be grounded using a 3-prong plug.
a b c 6 Choose your language (if needed) Press Menu, 0, 0. Initial Setup 0.Local Language Press a or b to choose your language. Press OK. Press Stop/Exit.
7 Choose the correct Receive Mode The correct Receive Mode is determined by the external devices and telephone subscriber services (Voice Mail, Distinctive Ring, etc.) you have (or will be using) on the same line as the Brother machine. Will you be using a Distinctive Ring number for receiving faxes? Brother uses the term “Distinctive Ring” but telephone companies may have other names for this service such as Custom Ringing, RingMaster, Personalized Ring, Teen Ring, Ident-A-Call, and Smart Ring.
8 Set the LCD contrast (if needed) If you are having difficulty reading the LCD, try changing the contrast setting. a Press Menu, 1, 6. General Setup 6.LCD Contrast b 10 You should store your name and fax number to be printed on all fax pages that you send. a b Press Menu, 0, 3. Enter your fax number (up to 20 digits) on the dial pad, and then press OK. Press a to increase the contrast. Station ID Fax: —OR— Press b to decrease the contrast. Press OK.
e Press Stop/Exit. Note If you make a mistake and want to start again, press Stop/Exit and go back to step a.
13 Dial Prefix The dial prefix setting will automatically dial a predefined number before every fax number you dial. For example: If your phone system requires a 9 to dial an outside number this setting will automatically dial 9 for every fax you send. a b Press Menu, 0, 5 (For Canada, press 6). 15 Send in the Product Registration and Test Sheet (USA only) You can also register your product online using the On-Line Registration link from the installation CD-ROM or visit http://www.brother.
For USB Interface Users Windows®, go to page 14 Macintosh, go to page 18 Windows®, go to page 20 Macintosh, go to page 25 Note For Windows Server® 2003/ 2008, see the Network User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.
USB Windows® For USB Interface Users (Windows® XP/XP Professional x64 Edition/Windows Vista®/Windows® 7) 17 a Before you install Make sure that your computer is ON and you are logged on with Administrator rights. 18 a IMPORTANT Install MFL-Pro Suite Put the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. If the model name screen appears, choose your machine. If the language screen appears, choose your language. • DO NOT connect the USB cable yet. • If there are any programs running, close them.
USB Note Windows® g • For Windows Vista® and Windows® 7, when the User Account Control screen appears, click Allow or Yes. Note If you want to install the PS driver (Brother’s BR-Script Driver), choose Custom Install and then follow the on-screen instructions. When the Select Features screen appears, check PS Printer Driver, and then continue following the on-screen instructions.
USB 19 Connect the USB cable IMPORTANT Windows® 20 a • DO NOT connect the machine to a USB port on a keyboard or a non-powered USB hub. Connect the power cord Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet. Turn the power switch on. • Connect the machine directly to your computer. a The installation will continue automatically. The installation screens appear one after another. Remove the label covering the USB interface connector. IMPORTANT DO NOT cancel any of the screens during the installation.
USB a Finish and restart Click Finish to restart your computer. After restarting the computer, you must be logged on with Administrator rights. Macintosh Windows® USB 21 Windows® Note If an error message appears during the software installation, run the Installation Diagnostics located in Start/All Programs/Brother/ MFC-XXXX (where MFC-XXXX is your model name). b If this screen appears, choose the firmware update setting and click OK. Note Internet access is required for the firmware upgrade.
USB Macintosh For USB Interface Users (Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.6.x) 17 a Before you install b Connect the USB cable to the USB connector on the machine marked with the symbol. Then connect the cable to your computer. Make sure your machine is connected to the power and your Macintosh is ON. You must be logged on with Administrator rights. IMPORTANT • For the latest drivers and information on the Mac OS X you are using, visit http://solutions.brother.com/.
USB c Choose Local Connection, and then click Next. Follow the on-screen instructions. Macintosh 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. Note On the Brother Support screen, click Presto! PageManager and follow the on-screen instructions. It may take a few minutes for installation to complete. d Follow the on-screen instructions until this screen appears.
Wired Network Windows® For Wired Network Interface Users (Windows® XP/XP Professional x64 Edition/Windows Vista®/Windows® 7) 17 a Before you install Make sure that your computer is ON and you are logged on with Administrator rights. 18 a Connect the network cable Connect the network interface cable to the LAN connector marked with a symbol and then connect it to a free port on your hub. IMPORTANT • If there are any programs running, close them.
Wired Network 20 a Windows® Note Install MFL-Pro Suite • If the installation does not continue automatically, open the main menu again by ejecting and then reinserting the CD-ROM or double-click the Start.exe program from the root folder, and continue from step c to install MFL-Pro Suite. Put the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. If the model name screen appears, choose your machine. If the language screen appears, choose your language.
Wired Network g Windows® Choose Wired Network Connection, and then click Next. Note • You can find your machine’s IP address and the node name by printing out the Network Configuration List. See Print the Network Configuration List on page 44. • If your machine is not found over the network, the following screen will appear. Note If you want to install the PS driver (Brother’s BR-Script Driver), choose Custom Install and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Wired Network k The installation of the Brother drivers will automatically start. The installation screens appear one after another. IMPORTANT DO NOT cancel any of the screens during the installation. It may take a few seconds for all screens to appear. Windows® 21 a Finish and restart Click Finish to restart your computer. After restarting the computer, you must be logged on with Administrator rights.
Wired Network 22 Install MFL-Pro Suite on additional computers (if needed) If you want to use your machine with multiple computers on the network, install MFL-Pro Suite on each computer. Go to step 20 on page 21. Note Network license (Windows®) This product includes a PC license for up to 5 Users. This license supports the installation of the MFL-Pro Suite including ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE on up to 5 PCs on the network.
Wired Network Macintosh For Wired Network Interface Users (Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.6.x) 17 a Before you install Make sure your machine is connected to the power and your Macintosh is ON. You must be logged on with Administrator rights. 19 a Install MFL-Pro Suite Put the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. IMPORTANT • For the latest drivers and information on the Mac OS X you are using, visit http://solutions.brother.com/.
Wired Network d Follow the on-screen instructions until this screen appears. Choose your machine from the list, and then click OK. Macintosh e When this screen appears, click Next. Note When the Brother Support screen appears, make your selection and follow the on-screen instructions. Note If your machine is not found over the network, confirm your network settings. Note If this screen appears click OK. • Enter a name for your Macintosh in Display Name up to 15 characters long and click OK. Go to e.
For Wireless Network Users For Wireless Network Interface Users 17 Before you begin First you must configure the wireless network settings of your machine to communicate with your network access point/router. After the machine is configured to communicate with your access point/router, computers on your network will have access to the machine. To use the machine from these computers, you will need to install the drivers and software.
For Wireless Network Users 18 Choose your wireless install method The following instructions will offer three methods for installing your Brother machine in a wireless network environment. Choose the method you prefer for your environment. Note To setup your machine in any other wireless environment, you can find instructions in the Network User's Guide.
For Wireless Network Users b Manual configuration from the control panel If your wireless access point/router does not support Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or AOSS™, write down the wireless network settings of your wireless access point/router in the area below. IMPORTANT If you do not know this information (Network Name, WEP key, WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key), LEAP or EAP-FAST) you cannot continue the wireless setup.
For Wireless Network Users c One push configuration using Wi-Fi Protected Setup or AOSS™ If your wireless access point/router supports automatic wireless (one-push) setup (Wi-Fi Protected Setup or AOSS™) Now go to 30 page 38
Wireless Network Windows® Configuration using the Installation CD-ROM and temporarily using a USB cable (For Windows® Users) 19 Configure the wireless settings e When this screen appears, choose Change the Firewall port settings to enable network connection and continue with the installation. (Recommended) and click Next. IMPORTANT You need to temporarily use a USB cable during configuration (cable not included). a Put the installation CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
Wireless Network h i If this screen appears, read the Important Notice. Check the box after you confirm the SSID and Network Key, and then click Next. k Temporarily connect the USB cable (not included) directly to the computer and the machine. Windows® The wizard will search for wireless networks available from your machine. Choose the SSID that you wrote down for your network in step 18-a on page 28, and then click Next.
m Wireless Network Windows® p Click Next to continue to install MFL-Pro Suite. Enter the Network Key you wrote down in step 18-a on page 28 and then enter the key again in Confirm Network Key, then click Next. Wireless setup is now complete. A four level indicator at the right of your machine's LCD will show the wireless signal strength of your access point/router. To install MFL-Pro Suite, continue to step 21-f on page 41. Now go to page 41 n Click Next. The settings will be sent to your machine.
Wireless Network Macintosh Configuration using the Installation CD-ROM and temporarily using a USB cable (For Macintosh Users) 19 Configure the wireless settings e Read the Important Notice. Check the box after you confirm the SSID and Network Key, and then click Next. IMPORTANT You need to temporarily use a USB cable during configuration (cable not included). a b c d 34 Put the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Double-click Start Here OSX to install.
Wireless Network h The wizard will search for wireless networks available from your machine. Choose the SSID that you wrote down for your network in step 18-a on page 28, and then click Next. k Macintosh Click Next. The settings will be sent to your machine. Note • The settings will remain unchanged if you click Cancel.
For Wireless Network Users Manual configuration from the control panel 19 Configure the wireless settings d You can use d and c to move the cursor left and right. For example, to enter the letter a, press the 2 key on the dial pad once. To enter the number 3, press the 3 key on the dial pad seven times. The letters appear in this order: lower case, upper case and then numbers. (For more information, see Entering Text for Wireless Settings on page 45.) Press OK when you have entered all the characters.
For Wireless Network Users g Choose the appropriate key number and press OK. Enter the WEP key you wrote down in step 18-b on page 29 using the dial pad to choose each letter or number. For example, to enter the letter a, press the 2 key on the dial pad once. To enter the number 3, press the 3 key on the dial pad seven times. The letters appear in this order: lower case, upper case and then numbers. (For more information, see Entering Text for Wireless Settings on page 45.
For Wireless Network Users One push configuration using Wi-Fi Protected Setup or AOSS™ 19 a b c Configure the wireless settings Confirm your WLAN access point/router has the Wi-Fi Protected Setup or AOSS™ symbol as shown below. Place the Brother machine within range of your Wi-Fi Protected Setup or AOSS™ access point/router. The range may differ depending on your environment. Refer to the instructions provided with your access point/router.
For Wireless Network Users Wireless setup is now complete. A four level indicator at the right of your machine’s LCD will show the wireless signal strength of your access point/router.
Wireless Network Windows® Install the Drivers & Software (Windows® XP/XP Professional x64 Edition/Windows Vista®/ Windows® 7) 20 Before you install Make sure that your computer is ON and you are logged on with Administrator rights. IMPORTANT • If there are any programs running, close them. • The screens may differ depending on your operating system. • The supplied CD-ROM includes ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE.
Wireless Network f Follow the on-screen instructions until this screen appears. Choose the machine from the list, and then click Next. Windows® 22 Install MFL-Pro Suite on additional computers (if needed) If you want to use your machine with multiple computers on the network, install MFL-Pro Suite on each computer. Go to step 21 on page 40.
Wireless Network Macintosh Install the Drivers & Software (Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.6.x) 20 Before you install c Choose Wireless Network Connection and click Next. Make sure your machine is connected to the power and your Macintosh is ON. You must be logged on with Administrator rights. IMPORTANT For Mac OS X 10.4.10 users, upgrade to Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.6.x. (For the latest drivers and information on the Mac OS X you are using, visit http://solutions.brother.com/.
Wireless Network Note • You can find your machine’s MAC Address (Ethernet Address) and IP Address by printing out the Network Configuration Report. See Print the Network Configuration List on page 44. • If this screen appears click OK. Enter a name for your Macintosh in Display Name up to 15 characters long and click OK. Go to step e. • 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" function on the machine box.
For Network Users Web Based Management (web browser) Print the Network Configuration List The Brother print server is equipped with a web server that allows you to monitor its status or change some of its configuration settings, using HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol). You can print the Network Configuration List to confirm the current network settings. To print the Network Configuration List: Note • The User Name is ‘admin’ and the default password is ‘access’.
For Network Users Entering Text for Wireless Settings Most number keys have three or four letters printed on them. The keys for 0, # and l do not have printed letters because they are used for special characters. By pressing the proper number key repeatedly, you can access the character you want.
Options and Consumables Options The machine has the following optional accessory. You can expand the capabilities of the machine by adding this item. For more information about compatible SO-DIMM Memory, visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/. For installing the SO-DIMM Memory, see the User's Guide or visit http://solutions.brother.com/. SO-DIMM Memory You can expand the memory by installing a (144-pin SO-DIMM) memory module.
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