MFC-210C MFC-420CN MFC-620CN 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 Windows® Setting Up the Machine Quick Setup Guide Step 2 Installing the Driver & Software Installing the Driver & Software Setup is Complete! 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. Version B For Network Users Macintosh® Network Mac OS® 8.6 - 9.2 Mac OS® X Windows® Network Setting Up the Machine Warning Indicates warnings that must be observed to prevent possible personal injury. Indicates cautions that must be observed to use the machine properly or to prevent damage to the machine. Hint User's Guide Indicates notes and Indicates reference to the useful tips to remember User's Guide. when using the machine. Getting Started Carton Components Quick Setup Guide CD-ROM User's Guide Telephone Line Cord Accessory Order Form Test Sheet (USA only) Telephone Handset (MFC-620CN only) Black (LC41BK) Magenta (LC41M) Yellow (LC41Y) Cyan (LC41C) Ink Cartridges Carton components may differ from one country to another. Save all packing materials and the carton. If you are connecting the machine via USB: The interface cable is not a standard accessory. Please purchase an appropriate USB 2.0 interface cable. Please make sure you use a USB 2.0 interface cable that is no longer than 6 feet long (2 meters). Your MFC has a USB 2.0 Full-Speed interface. This interface is compatible with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed; however, the maximum data transfer rate will be 12 Mbits/s. The MFC can also be connected to a computer that has a USB 1.1 interface. 1 Control Panel (For MFC-210C and MFC-420CN) 12 11 10 9 1 2 3 4 5. Copy Options key 6. Menu/Set key 7. Fax Resolution key 8. Start keys 5 6 7 8 1. Fax and telephone keys 2. Ink key 3. Dial Pad 4. Mode keys 9. Stop/Exit key 10. Navigation keys 11. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 12. On/Off key For the details of the control panel, see "Control panel overview" in Chapter 1 of the User's Guide. (For MFC-620CN) 12 11 10 9 1 2 3 4 5. Copy Options key 6. Menu/Set key 7. Fax Resolution key 8. Start keys 5 6 7 8 1. Telephone and TAD keys 2. Ink key 3. Dial Pad 4. Mode keys 9. Stop/Exit key 10. On/Off key 11. Navigation keys 12. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) For the details of the control panel, see "Control panel overview" in Chapter 1 of the User's Guide. 2 Table of Contents Step 1 Setting Up the Machine 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Removing the Protective Parts ......................................................................... 4 Installing the Handset (MFC-620CN only) ........................................................ 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 ................................................................................. 9 Setting Your Station ID ...................................................................................... 9 Selecting a Receive Mode (MFC-210C, MFC-420CN only)............................10 Selecting a Receive Mode (MFC-620CN only) ...............................................10 Setting Up the Message Center (MFC-620CN only) ...................................... 11 Selecting Your Language (Canada only) ....................................................... 11 Sending in the Product Registration and Test Sheet (USA only) ................ 11 Step 2 Installing the Driver & Software Supplied CD-ROM "MFL-Pro Suite"................................................................... 12 For USB Interface Cable Users For Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP ...........................................14 For Network Interface Cable Users (MFC-420CN, MFC-620CN only) For Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP ...........................................17 For USB Interface Cable Users................................................................. 20 For Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater........................................................................20 For Mac OS® 8.6 to 9.2 .......................................................................................23 For Network Interface Cable Users (MFC-420CN, MFC-620CN only).... 25 For Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater........................................................................25 For Mac OS® 8.6 to 9.2 .......................................................................................28 For Network Users (MFC-420CN, MFC-620CN only) Network User's Guide Chapter Map .................................................................. 30 Restoring the Network Settings to Factory Default ......................................... 30 Installing the BRAdmin Professional Configuration Utility (Windows® only) ................................................................................................ 31 Setting your IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway using BRAdmin (Windows® only) ................................................................................................ 32 Consumables and Options Replacement Consumables................................................................................ 33 Option ................................................................................................................... 33 3 Step 1 1 Setting Up the Machine 2 Press and slide the paper guide to fit the paper width. Paper Side Guide Removing the Protective 1 Parts Remove the protective tape. DO NOT connect the USB cable. Connecting the USB cable is done when installing the driver. 3 Pull out the paper support and unfold the paper support flap. Paper Support 2 1 Installing the Handset (MFC-620CN only) Paper Support Flap Connect the curled handset cord to the handset. Use the paper support flap for Letter, Legal and A4 size paper. 4 Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and mis-feeds. 3 Loading Paper You can load up to 100 sheets of 20 lb paper. For more details, see "About paper" in Chapter 1 of the User's Guide. 5 Gently insert 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 Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine and remove the output paper tray. Make sure the paper side guides touch the sides of the paper. Be careful that you do not push the paper in too far; it may lift at the back of the tray and cause paper feed problems. 6 Put the output paper tray back on and push the paper tray firmly back into the machine. 4 1 Connect the power cord. 2 If you are sharing one phone line with an external telephone answering machine, connect it as shown below. Please set the Receive Mode to "External TAD" if you have an external answering machine. (MFC-210C, MFC-420CN only) For more details, see "Connecting an external device to your MFC" in the Appendix of the User's Guide. TAD TAD The MFC must be connected to a grounded/ earthed plug. Since the MFC is grounded through the power outlet, you can protect yourself from potentially hazardous electrical conditions on the telephone network by keeping the power switched on when you connect the MFC to a telephone line. Similarly, you can protect yourself when you want to move your MFC by disconnecting the telephone line first and then the power cord. Warning 5 For Network Users Macintosh® Network Mac OS® 8.6 - 9.2 DO NOT connect the USB cable yet. Mac OS® X Windows® Network Connect the telephone line cord. Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the jack on the MFC marked LINE and the other end to a modular wall jack. Windows® Setting Up the Machine Installing the Phone Line 4 and Power Cord If you are sharing one phone line with an external telephone, connect it as shown below. Step 1 Setting Up the Machine 4 Take out the ink cartridge. Installing the Ink 5 Cartridges Warning If ink gets in your eyes wash them with water immediately, and if irritation occurs consult a doctor. 1 Make sure that the power is turned on. The LCD shows: No Cartridge 2 Lift the scanner cover from the right-hand side of the MFC until it locks securely into the open position. 5 Carefully remove the bottom cap. DO NOT touch the area shown in the illustration below. Scanner Cover Opening 3 Remove the protective parts. If the cartridge cover comes off when you open the bag the cartridge will not be damaged. Keep the ink cartridge in an upright position when you insert it into the slot. OK Do not throw away the protective parts. You will need them when you transport the machine. 6 6 (B) (A) OK 7 Lift the scanner cover to release the lock. Gently push the scanner cover support down and close the scanner cover. If Install shows on the LCD after you install the ink cartridges, check to make sure the ink cartridges are installed correctly. Preparing System Approx 4 Minutes 7 For Network Users The machine will clean the ink tube system for use for the first time. This process will occur only once, the first time ink cartridges are installed. The cleaning process will last approximately four minutes. The LCD shows: If you mix the colors by installing an ink cartridge in the wrong position, you must clean the print head by running several cleaning cycles after correcting the cartridge installation. (See "Cleaning the print head" in chapter 11 Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance of the User's Guide.) Once you open an ink cartridge, install it in the machine and use it up within six months of installation. Use unopened ink cartridges by the expiration date written on the cartridge package. Macintosh® Network Mac OS® 8.6 - 9.2 Mac OS® X Windows® Network Windows® Setting Up the Machine Press firmly down on the ink cartridge until the hook snaps over it, taking care to match the slot color (A) with the cartridge color (B), as shown in the diagram below. · 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 machine 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. · DO NOT insert and remove the cartridges repeatedly. If you do so, the ink may seep out of the cartridge. · DO NOT dismantle or tamper with the ink cartridge, this can cause the ink to leak out of the cartridge. · Brother strongly recommends that you do not refill the ink cartridges provided with your machine. We also strongly recommend that you continue to use only Genuine Brother Brand replacement ink cartridges. Using or attempting to use potentially incompatible inks and/or cartridges in your machine may cause damage to the machine itself and/or it may result in unsatisfactory print quality. Our warranty coverage does not apply to any problem that was caused by the use of unauthorized third party ink and/ or cartridges. To protect your investment and guarantee your print quality please continue to replace consumed ink cartridges with only Genuine Brother Branded Supplies. Step 1 6 1 Setting Up the Machine Print Quality Check 5 If all lines are clear and visible, press 1 on the dial pad to finish the quality check. ---OR--If you can see missing short lines, press 2 on the dial pad and go to 6. OK Poor After the cleaning cycle is finished, the LCD shows: Set Paper and Press Start 2 Make sure the paper is loaded in the paper tray. Press Color Start. The machine starts printing the PRINT QUALITY CHECK SHEET (only during initial ink cartridge installation). Check the quality of the four color blocks formed by the short lines printed on the sheet. (BLACK/ CYAN/ YELLOW/ MAGENTA) Print Quality Check 1. Check the quality of the four-color blocks formed by the short lines. 2. If all the short lines are clear and visible, the quality is acceptable. the quality is acceptable. Select (Yes). If you can see missing short lines, select (No) to begin the color cleaning process and follow the prompts on the LCD. 6 The LCD asks you if the print quality is OK for black and color. Press 1 or 2 on the dial pad. Black OK? 1.Yes 2.No After making your selection 1 (Yes) or 2 (No) for both black and col ...