Brother MFC 7450 User Manual

MFC-7340  
MFC-7440N  
MFC-7450  
MFC-7840N  
Before you can use the machine, you must set up the hardware and install the driver. Please read  
this ‘Quick Setup Guide’ for proper set up and installation instructions.  
STEP 1  
STEP 2  
Setup is Complete!  
Keep this ‘Quick Setup Guide’ and the supplied CD-ROM in a convenient place for quick and easy  
reference at all times.  
Version 0  
ARL/ASA/NZ  
Table of Contents  
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Windows  
For USB Interface Cable Users  
For Wired Network Interface Users (MFC-7440N and MFC-7840N only)  
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For Windows Server 2003, see the Network User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.  
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Macintosh  
1
Getting Started  
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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.  
Warning  
Plastic bags are used in the packaging of your machine. To avoid danger of suffocation, keep these bags away  
from babies and children.  
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Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)  
Control Panel  
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Front Cover  
Power Switch  
Face-down Output Tray Support  
Manual Feed Slot  
ADF Document Output Support Flap  
Document Cover  
Paper Tray  
CD-ROMs  
Telephone Line Cord  
Adapter  
(For Australia only)  
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For Windows  
User’s Guide  
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Quick Setup Guide  
For Macintosh  
Telephone Line Cord  
AC Power Cord  
Drum Unit Assembly  
(including Toner Cartridge)  
The interface cable is not a standard accessory. Please purchase the appropriate interface cable for the interface  
you intend to use (USB or Network). Do NOT connect the interface cable at this time. Connecting the interface  
cable is done during the software installation process.  
USB interface cable  
Please make sure you use a USB 2.0 interface cable that is no longer than 6 feet (2 metres). When you use a  
USB cable, make sure you connect it to the USB port of your computer and not to a USB port on a keyboard  
or non-powered USB hub.  
Network cable (MFC-7840N only)  
Use a straight-through Category 5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet  
Network.  
To ensure safe operation the supplied plug must be inserted only into a standard power outlet that is properly  
grounded through the standard electrical wiring. Non grounded equipment may cause an electrical shock  
hazard, and may cause excessive electrical noise radiation.  
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Getting Started  
Australia & New Zealand users:  
Hong Kong, Malaysia & Singapore users:  
The mains pulg supplied with this machine is a grounded three pin pulg. Make sure that the AC socket will accept this  
grounded three pin pulg. This machine must be grounded, If in doubt, call a qualified electrician.  
Philippines & Thailand users:  
The mains pulg supplied with this machine is a side grounded two pin pulg. Make sure  
that the AC socket will accept this side grounded two pin pulg. This machine must be  
grounded, If in doubt, call a qualified electrician.  
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Getting Started  
2
Control panel  
MFC-7440N and MFC-7840N have the same keys.  
MFC-7340 and MFC-7450 have the same keys.  
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2
3
4
5
6
Copy keys  
Print key(s)  
One Touch keys  
Shift key  
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8
9
Dial Pad  
Start key  
Stop/Exit key  
10 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)  
11 Fax and Telephone keys  
Mode keys  
Menu keys  
For the details of the control panel, see Control panel overview in Chapter 1 of the User’s Guide.  
Note  
When you move the machine, grasp the side handholds that are under the scanner. Do NOT carry the machine  
by holding it at the bottom.  
Illustration in this Quick Setup Guide are based on MFC-7840N.  
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Setting Up the Machine  
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4
Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly  
into the machine.  
1 Installing the drum unit and  
toner cartridge assembly  
Improper Setup  
DO NOT connect the interface cable.  
Connecting the interface cable is done when  
installing the driver.  
1
Open the front cover.  
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Close the front cover of the machine.  
2
3
Unpack the drum unit and toner cartridge  
assembly.  
Gently shake it from side to side several times  
to distribute the toner evenly inside the  
assembly.  
5
     
Setting Up the Machine  
STEP 1  
3
Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams  
and misfeeds.  
2 Loading paper in the paper  
tray  
1
Pull the paper tray completely out of the  
machine.  
4
Put paper in the paper tray. Make sure that the  
paper is flat in the tray and below the maximum  
paper mark (1).  
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2
While pressing the green paper-guide release  
lever, slide the paper guides to fit the paper  
size you are using. Make sure that the guides  
are firmly in the slots.  
Caution  
Make sure the paper guides touch the sides of the  
paper so it will feed properly. If you do not this, it  
may cause damage to your machine.  
5
Put the paper tray firmly back into the machine.  
Make sure that it is completely inserted into the  
machine.  
Note  
For Legal size paper, press the release button in  
the bottom of the paper tray and pull out the back  
of the paper tray. (Legal size paper is not available  
in some regions.)  
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Setting Up the Machine  
Note  
3 Install the power cord and  
phone line  
If you are sharing one phone line with an external  
telephone, connect it as shown below.  
1
Make sure that the machine’s power switch is  
off. Connect the AC power cord to the machine.  
(Example  
for Australia)  
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3
Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet. Turn  
the power switch on.  
Note  
If you are sharing one phone line with an external  
telephone answering device, connect it as shown  
below.  
Connect one end of the telephone line cord to  
the socket on the machine marked LINE and  
the other end to a modular wall socket.  
(Example  
for Australia)  
Please set the receive mode to  
External TAD.  
For more details, see Selecting a receive  
mode on page 10 and Connecting an  
external TAD in Chapter 7 of the User’s  
Guide.  
Warning  
• The machine must be fitted with an earthed plug.  
• Since the machine is grounded through the power  
outlet, you can protect yourself from potentially  
hazardous electrical conditions on the telephone  
network by keeping the power cord connected to  
your machine when you connect it to a telephone  
line. Similarly, you can protect yourself when you  
want to move your machine by disconnecting the  
telephone line first and then the power cord.  
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Setting Up the Machine  
STEP 1  
4
Set Your Country  
5 Setting the date and time  
(For Australia / New Zealand  
Customer Only)  
The machine displays the date and time, and if you  
set up the station ID, the date and time displayed on  
your machine will be printed on every fax you send.  
You must set your country so that the machine works  
correctly on local telecommunication lines in each  
country.  
1
2
3
4
Press Menu.  
Press 0.  
1
Check that the power is turned on by plugging  
in the power cord and turn the power switch on.  
Press OK.  
Press 2.  
Enter the last two digits of the year on the dial  
pad, and then press OK.  
Set Country  
Press OK Key  
Date&Time  
Year:2008  
2
Press  
or  
to choose the country  
(e.g. Enter 0, 8 for 2008.)  
(Australia, or New Zealand).  
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6
7
8
Enter the two digits for the month on the dial  
pad, and then press OK.  
Australia  
Select ab or OK  
Date&Time  
Month:03  
3
4
Press OK when the LCD shows your country.  
The LCD prompts you to make sure of the  
country again.  
(e.g. Enter 0, 3 for March.)  
Enter the two digits for the day on the dial pad,  
and then press OK.  
Australia?  
1.Yes 2.No  
Date&Time  
Day:25  
5
6
If the LCD shows the correct country, press 1  
to go to step 6.  
Or press 2 to go back to step 2 to choose the  
country again.  
(e.g. Enter 2, 5.)  
Enter the time in 24-hour format on the dial  
pad, and then press OK.  
After the LCD shows Accepted, the machine  
will restart automatically. After the restart, the  
LCD shows Please Wait.  
Date&Time  
Time:15:25  
(e.g. Enter 1, 5, 2, 5 for 3:25 P.M.)  
Press Stop/Exit.  
Note  
If you make a mistake and want to start again,  
press Stop/Exit and go back to step 1.  
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Setting Up the Machine  
6
Use the dial pad to enter your name (up to 20  
characters), and then press OK.  
6 Setting your station ID  
Station ID  
Name:  
You should store your name and fax number to be  
added on all fax pages that you send.  
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2
3
4
Press Menu.  
Press 0.  
Note  
• Refer to the following chart for entering your name.  
• If you need to enter a character that is on the same  
Press 3.  
key as the previous character, press  
the cursor to the right.  
• If you entered a letter incorrectly and want to  
change it, press or to move the cursor  
to the incorrect character, press Clear/Back.  
to move  
Enter your fax number (up to 20 digits) on the  
dial pad, and then press OK. To enter a “+” for  
international dialling codes, press l. For  
example, to enter the UK dialling code “+61”,  
press l, 6, 1, and then the rest of your number.  
Station ID  
Fax:+61XXXXXXXXX  
Press  
key  
One  
time  
Two  
times  
Three  
times  
Four  
times  
Five  
times  
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3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
D
G
J
B
E
H
K
N
Q
U
X
C
F
I
2
3
4
5
6
S
8
Z
A
D
G
J
5
Enter your tel number (up to 20 digits) on the  
dial pad, and then press OK. (If your telephone  
number and fax number are the same, enter  
the same number again.)  
L
M
P
T
O
R
V
Y
M
7
Station ID  
Tel:+61XXXXXXXXX  
T
9
W
For more details, see “Entering Text” of the  
User’s Guide.  
7
Press Stop/Exit.  
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Setting Up the Machine  
STEP 1  
7 Tone and pulse dialling  
8 Selecting a receive mode  
mode (Not available in  
New Zealand)  
There are four possible receive modes: Fax Only,  
Fax/Tel, Manualand External TAD. Choose the  
Receive Modewhich best suits your needs.  
Your machine comes set for Tone dialling service. If  
you have Pulse dialling service (rotary), you need to  
change the dialling mode.  
Do you want to use the telephone features of your  
machine (if available) or an external telephone or  
external telephone answering device connected on the  
same line as the machine?  
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2
3
Press Menu.  
Press 0.  
Yes  
No  
Are you using the voice message  
function of an external telephone  
answering device?  
Press 4.  
No  
4
Press  
or  
to select Pulse(or Tone).  
Do you want the machine to  
answer fax and telephone calls  
automatically?  
Press OK.  
5
Press Stop/Exit.  
Fax Only  
Your machine  
automatically answers  
every call as a fax.  
Yes  
Fax/Tel  
Your machine controls  
the line and  
automatically answers  
every call. If the call is  
not a fax, the phone will  
ring for you to pick up  
the call.  
No  
Manual  
You control the phone  
line and must answer  
every call yourself.  
Yes  
External TAD  
Your external telephone  
answering device (TAD)  
automatically answers  
every call. Voice  
messages are stored  
on the external TAD.  
Fax messages are  
automatically printed.  
1
2
3
Press Menu.  
Press 0.  
Press 1.  
4
Press  
or  
to select the mode.  
Press OK.  
5
Press Stop/Exit.  
For more details, see Receiving a fax in  
Chapter 6 of the User’s Guide.  
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Setting Up the Machine  
9 Dial Prefix  
10 Setting the LCD contrast  
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.  
You can change the contrast to help the LCD look  
lighter or darker.  
1
2
3
Press Menu.  
Press 1.  
1
2
3
4
Press Menu.  
Press 7.  
Press 0.  
4
Press  
to increase the contrast.  
Press 6 (For New Zealand, press 5).  
—OR—  
Enter the prefix number (up to 5 digits) on the  
dial pad, and then press OK.  
Press  
to decrease the contrast.  
Press OK.  
Note  
• You can use the numbers 0 to 9, #, l and !.  
5
Press Stop/Exit.  
(Press Hook to display “!“.)  
You cannot use ! with any other numbers or  
characters.  
If your telephone system requires a timed break  
recall (hookflash), press Hook to enter the break.  
• (Not available in New Zealand) If the pulse dialing  
mode is on, # and l are not available to use.  
5
Press Stop/Exit.  
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Supplied CD-ROM ‘MFL-Pro Suite’  
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Supplied CD-ROM ‘MFL-Pro Suite’  
Windows®  
Macintosh®  
Install MFL-Pro Suite  
Start Here OSX  
You can install the MFL-Pro Suite software and  
multifunction drivers.  
You can install the MFL-Pro Suite that includes the  
printer driver, scanner driver, the Brother  
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Install Other Drivers or Utilities  
ControlCenter2 and BRAdmin Light for Mac OS X  
10.2.4 or greater.  
You can install additional MFL-Pro Suite software  
utilities, install without ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE  
with OCR by NUANCE or install the driver only.  
Documentation  
View the Software User’s Guide and Network User’s  
Guide in HTML format. You can also view the  
manuals in PDF format by accessing the Brother  
Solutions Center. (Internet access required) The  
Software User’s Guide and Network User’s Guide  
include instructions for features available when  
connected to a computer. (eg. printing, scanning and  
networking details)  
Documentation  
View the Software User’s Guide and Network User’s  
Guide in HTML format. You can also view the  
manuals in PDF format by accessing the Brother  
Solutions Center. (Internet access required) The  
Software User’s Guide and Network User’s Guide  
include instructions for features available when  
connected to a computer. (eg. printing, scanning and  
networking details)  
Brother Solutions Center  
Access the Brother Solutions Center for FAQs, User’s  
Guide, driver updates and tips for using your  
machine. (Internet access required)  
On-Line Registration  
Register your machine from the Brother Product  
Registration Page.  
Presto! PageManager  
Brother Solutions Center  
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You can install Presto! PageManager to add OCR  
capability to the Brother ControlCenter2 and easily  
scan, share and organize photos and documents.  
Access the Brother Solutions Center for FAQs, User’s  
Guide, driver updates and tips for using your  
machine. (Internet access required)  
On-Line Registration  
Supplies Information  
Register your machine from the Brother Product  
Registration Page.  
Visit our site for original/genuine Brother supplies at  
Utilities  
Repair MFL-Pro Suite (For USB users only)  
You can find the following additional Utilities from this  
folder.  
If an error occurred during the installation of the  
MFL-Pro Suite, use this selection to automatically  
repair and re-install the MFL-Pro Suite.  
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Presto! PageManager Uninstaller  
BRAdmin Light  
Note  
MFL-Pro Suite includes the Printer Driver,  
Scanner Driver, Brother ControlCenter3 and  
ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE. ScanSoft™  
PaperPort™ 11SE is a document management  
application for scanning and viewing documents.  
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Installing the Driver & Software  
STEP 2  
Follow the instructions on this page for your operating system and interface.  
For the latest drivers, documentation, and to find the best solution for your problem, access the Brother Solution Center  
directly from the CD-ROM / Driver or visit http://solutions.brother.com/.  
Windows®  
For Windows Server® 2003, see Chapter 5 of the Network User’s Guide  
Macintosh®  
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The screens for Windows in this Quick Setup Guide are based on Windows XP.  
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The screens for Mac OS X in this Quick Setup Guide are based on Mac OS X 10.4.  
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Installing the Driver & Software  
STEP 2  
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Windows  
1
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1
For USB Interface Cable Users (For Windows 2000  
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Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition/Windows Vista )  
4
The CD-ROM main menu will appear. Click  
Install MFL-Pro Suite.  
Important  
Make sure that you have finished the  
instructions from step 1 Setting Up the  
Machine on pages 5 through 11.  
Note  
• Please close any applications running before  
installing the MFL-Pro Suite.  
• The supplied CD-ROM includes ScanSoft™  
PaperPort™ 11SE. This software supports  
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Windows 2000 (SP4 or greater), XP (SP2 or  
greater), XP Professional x64 Edition and  
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Windows Vista only. Please update to the latest  
Note  
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Windows Service Pack before installing  
MFL-Pro Suite.  
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• If this window does not appear, use Windows  
Explorer to run the start.exe program from the  
root folder of the Brother CD-ROM.  
1
Turn off and unplug the machine from the AC  
outlet and disconnect it from your computer, if  
you already connected an interface cable.  
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• For Windows Vista , when the User Account  
Control screen appears, click Allow.  
5
After reading and accepting the ScanSoft™  
PaperPort™ 11SE License Agreement, click  
Yes.  
2
3
Turn on your computer. (You must be logged  
on with administrator rights.)  
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Put the supplied CD-ROM for Windows into  
your CD-ROM drive. If the model name screen  
appears, choose your machine. If the language  
screen appears, choose your language.  
The installation of ScanSoft™ PaperPort™  
11SE will automatically start and is followed by  
the installation of MFL-Pro Suite.  
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Installing the Driver & Software  
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Windows  
6
7
When the Brother MFL-Pro Suite Software  
• (MFC-7450 and MFC-7840N)  
If you want to install the PS driver (Brother’s  
License Agreement window appears, click Yes  
if you agree to the Software License  
Agreement.  
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.  
8
When this screen appears, connect the USB  
interface cable to your PC, and then connect it  
to the machine.  
Choose Standard (MFC-7340 and MFC-7450)  
or Local Conection (USB) (MFC-7440N and  
MFC-7840N), and then click Next. The  
installation will continue.  
<MFC-7340 and MFC-7450>  
<MFC-7440N and MFC-7840N>  
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.  
9
Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet. Turn  
the power switch on.  
Note  
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• For Windows Vista , when this screen appears,  
click the check box and click Install to complete  
the installation properly.  
The installation of the Brother drivers will  
automatically start. The installation screens  
appear one after another, please wait for a  
while.  
Improper Setup  
DO NOT try to cancel any of the screens during  
this installation.  
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Installing the Driver & Software  
STEP 2  
®
Windows  
10  
When the On-Line Registration screen is  
displayed, make your selection and follow the  
on-screen instructions.  
11  
Click Finish to restart your computer. (After  
restarting the computer, you must be logged on  
with Administrator rights.)  
Note  
XML Paper Specification Printer Driver  
The XML Paper Specification Printer Driver is the  
most suitable driver when printing from the  
applications that use the XML Paper Specification  
documents. Please download the latest driver by  
accessing the Brother Solutions Center at  
• After restarting the computer, the Installation  
Diagnostics will run automatically. If the  
installation is unsuccessful, the installation results  
window will be shown. If the Installation  
Diagnostics shows a failure, please follow the  
on-screen instruction or read the on-line help and  
FAQs in Start/All Programs/ Brother/  
MFC-XXXX .  
The MFL-Pro Suite (including printer  
driver and scanner driver) has been  
installed and the installation is now  
complete.  
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Installing the Driver & Software  
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Windows  
2
For Wired Network Interface Users (MFC-7440N and MFC-7840N only)  
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(For Windows 2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64  
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Edition/Windows Vista )  
5
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.  
Important  
Make sure that you have finished the  
instructions from step 1 Setting Up the  
Machine on pages 5 through 11.  
Note  
The supplied CD-ROM includes ScanSoft™  
PaperPort™ 11SE. This software supports  
®
Windows 2000 (SP4 or greater), XP (SP2 or  
greater), XP Professional x64 Edition and  
®
Windows Vista only. Please update to the latest  
®
Windows Service Pack before installing  
MFL-Pro Suite.  
6
The CD-ROM main menu will appear. Click  
Install MFL-Pro Suite.  
1
2
Turn off and unplug the machine from the AC  
outlet.  
Connect the network interface cable to the  
machine, and then connect it to your network.  
Note  
®
• If this window does not appear, use Windows  
Explorer to run the start.exe program from the  
root folder of the Brother CD-ROM.  
3
4
Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet. Turn  
the power switch on.  
®
• For Windows Vista , when the User Account  
Control screen appears, click Allow.  
Turn on your computer. (You must be logged  
on with Administrator rights.) Close any  
applications running before installing the MFL-  
Pro Suite.  
Note  
Before installation, if you are using personal  
firewall software, disable it. After the installation,  
restart your personal firewall software.  
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Installing the Driver & Software  
STEP 2  
®
Windows  
®
®
7
After reading and accepting the ScanSoft™  
PaperPort™ 11SE License Agreement, click  
Yes.  
10  
For Windows XP SP2/Windows Vista users,  
when this screen appears, choose Change the  
Firewall port settings to enable network  
connection and continue with the  
installation. (Recommended) and click Next.  
The installation of ScanSoft™ PaperPort™  
11SE will automatically start and is followed by  
the installation of MFL-Pro Suite.  
®
If you are not using the Windows Firewall, see  
8
9
When the Brother MFL-Pro Suite Software  
License Agreement window appears, click Yes  
if you agree to the Software License  
Agreement.  
the User’s Guide for your software for  
information on how to add the following  
network ports.  
For network scanning, add UDP port  
54925.  
For network PC-Fax receiving, add UDP  
port 54926.  
If you still have trouble with your network  
connection, add UDP port 137.  
Choose Network Connection (Ethernet),  
and then click Next.  
Note  
(MFC-7450 and MFC-7840N only)  
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.  
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Installing the Driver & Software  
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Windows  
11  
If the machine is configured for your network,  
choose the machine from the list, and then click  
Next.  
13  
When the On-Line Registration screen is  
displayed, make your selection and follow the  
on-screen instructions.  
If your machine shows APIPA in the IP  
Address Field, click Configure IP Address  
and enter an IP address for your machine that  
is suitable for your network.  
14  
Click Finish to restart your computer.  
(After restarting the computer, you must be  
logged on with Administrator rights.)  
Note  
• You can find your machine’s IP address and the  
node name by printing out the Network  
Configuration List. See Print the Network  
• If the machine is not yet configured for use on your  
network, the following screen appears.  
The MFL-Pro Suite has been installed and  
the installation is now complete.  
Click OK.  
The Configure IP Address window will appear.  
Enter an IP address for your machine that is  
suitable for your network.  
Note  
XML Paper Specification Printer Driver  
The XML Paper Specification Printer Driver is the  
most suitable driver when printing from the  
applications that use the XML Paper Specification  
12  
The installation of the Brother drivers will  
automatically start. The installation screens  
appear one after another, please wait for a  
while.  
documents. Please download the latest driver by  
accessing the Brother Solutions Center at  
• MFL-Pro Suite includes the Network Printer  
Driver, Network Scanner Driver, Brother  
ControlCenter3 and ScanSoft™ PaperPort™  
11SE with OCR.  
Improper Setup  
DO NOT try to cancel any of the screens during  
this installation.  
ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE is a document  
management application for viewing scanned  
documents.  
Note  
®
For Windows Vista , when this screen appears,  
click the check box and click Install to complete  
the installation properly.  
• After restarting the computer, the Installation  
Diagnostics will run automatically. If the  
installation is unsuccessful, the installation results  
window will be shown. If the Diagnostics shows a  
failure, please follow the on-screen instructions or  
read the on-line help and FAQ’s in  
Start/All Programs /Brother/MFC-XXXX LAN.  
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Installing the Driver & Software  
STEP 2  
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Macintosh  
3
For USB Interface Cable Users  
For Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater  
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4
5
Put the supplied CD-ROM for Macintosh into  
your CD-ROM drive.  
Important  
Make sure that you have finished the  
instructions from step 1 Setting Up the  
Machine on pages 5 through 11.  
Note  
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For Mac OS X 10.2.0 to 10.2.3 users, upgrade to  
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Mac OS X 10.2.4 or greater. (For the latest  
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information for Mac OS X, visit  
Double-click the Start Here OSX icon to install.  
1
2
Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet. Turn  
the power switch on.  
Follow the on-screen instructions.  
Connect the USB interface cable to your  
computer, and then connect it to the machine.  
Note  
• Please see the Software User’s Guide on the  
CD-ROM to install the PS driver. (MFC-7340 and  
MFC-7840N only)  
• Please wait, it will take a few seconds for the  
software to install. After the installation, click  
Restart to finish installing the software.  
6
The Brother software will search for the Brother  
device. During this time the following screen  
will appear.  
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.  
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3
Turn on your Macintosh .  
7
When this screen appears, click OK.  
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For Mac OS X 10.3.x or greater users:  
The MFL-Pro Suite, Brother printer driver,  
scanner driver and Brother  
ControlCenter2 have been installed and  
the installation is now complete.  
Go to step 12.  
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Installing the Driver & Software  
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Macintosh  
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8
9
For Mac OS X 10.2.4 to 10.2.8 users:  
Click Add.  
12  
ToinstallPresto! PageManager , double-click  
the Presto! PageManager icon and follow the  
on-screen instructions.  
Choose USB.  
Note  
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®
When Presto! PageManager is installed OCR  
capability is added to the Brother ControlCenter2.  
You can also easily scan, share and organize  
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photos and documents using Presto!  
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PageManager .  
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11  
Choose your model name, and then click Add.  
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Presto! PageManager has been  
installed and the installation is now  
complete.  
Click Print Center, then Quit Print Center.  
The MFL-Pro Suite, Brother printer driver,  
scanner driver and Brother  
ControlCenter2 have been installed and  
the installation is now complete.  
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Installing the Driver & Software  
STEP 2  
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Macintosh  
4
For Wired Network Interface Users  
(MFC-7440N and MFC-7840N only)  
For Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater  
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4
5
Put the supplied CD-ROM for Macintosh into  
your CD-ROM drive.  
Important  
Make sure that you have finished the  
instructions from step 1 Setting Up the  
Machine on pages 5 through 11.  
1
2
Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet. Turn  
the power switch on.  
Double-click the Start Here OSX icon to install.  
Connect the network interface cable to the  
machine, and then connect it to your network.  
Follow the on-screen instructions.  
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3
Turn on your Macintosh .  
Note  
• Please see the Network User’s Guide on the  
CD-ROM to install the PS driver.  
• Please wait, it will take a few seconds for the  
software to install. After the installation, click  
Restart to finish installing the software.  
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Installing the Driver & Software  
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Macintosh  
6
The Brother software will search for the Brother  
device. During this time the following screen  
will appear.  
7
When this screen appears, click OK.  
®
For Mac OS X 10.3.x or greater users:  
The MFL-Pro Suite, Brother printer driver,  
scanner driver and Brother  
ControlCenter2 have been installed and  
the installation is now complete.  
Go to step 12.  
Note  
• 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. Go to step 7.  
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8
9
For Mac OS X 10.2.4 to 10.2.8 users:  
Click Add.  
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• If this screen appears click OK.  
For Mac OS X 10.2.4 to 10.2.8 users:  
Make the selection shown below.  
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Enter a name for your Macintosh in Display  
Name up to 15 characters long and click OK.  
Go to step 7.  
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Choose your model name, and then click Add.  
• 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.  
• The name you enter will appear on the machine’s  
LCD when you press the Scan key and choose a  
scan option. (For more information, see Network  
Scanning in the Software User’s Guide on the CD-  
ROM.)  
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Installing the Driver & Software  
STEP 2  
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Macintosh  
11  
Click Print Center, then Quit Print Center.  
The MFL-Pro Suite, Brother printer driver,  
scanner driver and Brother  
ControlCenter2 have been installed and  
the installation is now complete.  
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12  
To install Presto! PageManager , double-click  
the Presto! PageManager icon and follow the  
on-screen instructions.  
Note  
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®
When Presto! PageManager is installed OCR  
capability is added to the Brother ControlCenter2.  
You can also easily scan, share and organize  
®
photos and documents using Presto!  
®
PageManager .  
®
®
Presto! PageManager has been  
installed and the installation is now  
complete.  
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For Network Users  
1
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1
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.  
For more information on BRAdmin Light, visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/.  
Note  
If you require more advanced printer management, use the latest Brother BRAdmin Professional utility version  
that is available as a download from http://solutions.brother.com/.  
Installing the BRAdmin Light configuration utility  
Setting your IP address, Subnet Mask and  
Gateway using BRAdmin Light  
Note  
Note  
The default password for the print server is  
access’. You can use BRAdmin Light to change  
this password.  
If you have a DHCP/BOOTP/RARP server in your  
network, you don’t have to do the following  
operation. The print server will automatically  
obtain its own IP address.  
1
2
Click Install Other Drivers or Utilities on the  
menu screen.  
1
2
Start BRAdmin Light. It will search for new  
devices automatically.  
Double-click the unconfigured device.  
Click BRAdmin Light and follow the on-screen  
instructions.  
3
4
Choose STATIC for the Boot Method. Enter  
the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway,  
and then click OK.  
The address information will be saved to the  
machine.  
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For Network Users  
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2
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  
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computer running Mac OS X 10.2.4 or greater.  
The BRAdmin Light software will be installed automatically when you install the printer driver. If you have already  
installed the printer driver, you don’t have to install it again. For more information on BRAdmin Light, visit us at  
4
Double-click the unconfigured device.  
Setting your IP address, Subnet Mask and  
Gateway using BRAdmin Light  
Note  
• If you have a DHCP/BOOTP/RARP server in your  
network, you don’t have to do the following  
operation. The print server will automatically  
obtain its own IP address.  
• Make sure that version 1.4.1_07 or later of Java™  
client software is installed on your computer.  
• The default password for the print server is  
access’. You can use BRAdmin Light to change  
this password.  
5
Choose STATIC for the Boot Method. Enter  
the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway,  
and then click OK.  
1
Double-click the Macintosh HD icon on your  
desktop.  
6
The address information will be saved to the  
machine.  
2
3
Choose Library, Printers, Brother and then  
Utilities.  
Double-click the file BRAdmin Light.jar and  
run the software. BRAdmin Light will then  
search for new devices automatically.  
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For Network Users  
3
Web Based Management  
(web browser)  
4
Restoring the network  
settings to factory default  
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).  
To restore all network settings of the internal  
Print/Scan server to factory default, please follow the  
steps below.  
1
Make sure the machine is not in use, then  
disconnect all the cables from the machine  
(except power cable).  
Note  
• The User Name is ‘admin’ and the default  
password is ‘access’. You can use a web browser  
to change this password.  
2
For MFC-7440N, press Menu, 4, 0.  
For MFC-7840N, press Menu, 5, 0.  
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• We recommend Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0  
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3
4
Press 1 to select Reset.  
Press 1 to select Yes.  
(or higher) or Firefox 1.0 (or higher) for  
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Windows and Safari™ 1.0 for Macintosh .  
Please also make sure that JavaScript and  
Cookies are always enabled in whichever browser  
you use. We recommend you upgrade to Safari™  
1.2 or higher to enable JavaScript. To use a web  
browser, you will need to know the IP address of  
the print server.  
5
The machine will restart. Re-connect cables  
once this is complete.  
5
Print the Network  
Configuration List  
1
2
Open your browser.  
browser (Where “printer_ip_address” is the IP  
address of the printer or the print server name).  
You can print the Network Configuration List to  
confirm the current network settings. To print the  
Network Configuration List:  
1
2
Make sure that the front cover is closed and the  
power cord is plugged in.  
Turn on the machine and wait until the machine  
is in the Ready state.  
3
Press Reports and  
or  
to select  
Network Configuration.  
Press OK. The machine will print the current  
network settings.  
See Chapter 2 of the Network User's Guide.  
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Consumables and Options  
1
1
Consumables  
When the time comes to replace consumable items, an error message will be indicated on the LCD.  
For more information about the consumables for your machine, visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ or contact  
your local Brother reseller.  
Toner Cartridge  
TN-2130/2150  
Drum Unit  
DR-2125  
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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.  
Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other  
countries.  
Microsoft, Windows and Windows Server are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other  
countries.  
Macintosh and TrueType are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.  
Nuance, the Nuance logo, PaperPort and ScanSoft are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc.  
or its affiliates in the United States and / or other countries.  
Presto! PageManager is a registered trademark of NewSoft Technology Corporation.  
Each company whose software title is mentioned in this manual has a Software Licence Agreement specific to its proprietary  
programs.  
All other brand and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their  
respective companies.  
Compilation and Publication  
Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product  
descriptions and specifications.  
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.  
This product is designed for use in a Professional Environment.  
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includes the "KASAGO TCP/IP" software developed by ELMIC WESCOM,INC. ©2008 Devicescape Software, Inc. This  
product includes RSA BSAFE Cryptographic software from RSA Security Inc. Portions Copyright for ICC profiles 2003 by  

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