Brother ADS-2100e User manual

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UK/IRE/GEN Version 0
ADS-2100e
ADS-2600We
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 before you set up your machine.
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Unpack the machine and check the components
The components included in the box may differ depending on your country.
You can download the User’s Guide and Network User’s Guide for your model from the Brother Solutions Center
at http://support.brother.com. 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://support.brother.com
WARNING
• This product was packaged in a plastic bag. To avoid suffocation, keep plastic bags away from babies
and children. Do not use the bag in cribs, beds, carriages, or play pens. The bag is not a toy.
• Use only the AC power cord supplied with this product.
aRemove the protective tape and film covering the machine and the LCD or Control Panel.
bMake sure you have all the components.
NOTE
Unless otherwise specified, illustrations in this guide show the ADS-2600We.
AC Power Cord USB Interface Cable
Carrier Sheet/
Plastic Card Carrier Sheet
Quick Setup Guide
Product Safety Guide
DVD-ROM
NOTE
• We recommend saving the original packaging in case you must ship your machine.
• Use the supplied USB cable if you want to connect the machine to a computer.
Start Here
Quick Setup GuideADS-2100e / A DS-2600We

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Connect the power cord
aConnect the supplied power cord.
bOpen the Top Cover 1.
cPull the Output Tray out of the machine 1and
then unfold the Document Stopper 2.
3
Choose your language
(if needed)
(ADS-2600We only)
aPress .
bPress aor bto display Initial Setup.
Press Initial Setup.
cPress Local Language.
dPress aor bto display your language.
Press your language.
ePress .
IMPORTANT
DO NOT connect the USB cable yet.
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2
1

Wired Network
Windows
®
Macintosh
USB Wireless Network
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4
Choose your connection type
These installation instructions are for Windows®XP Home, XP Professional, Windows Vista®, Windows®7,
Windows®8, and OS X v10.7.5, 10.8.x and 10.9.x.
If your computer does not have a DVD-ROM drive or 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://support.brother.com. Some software applications included on the DVD-ROM may not be available as a
download.
NOTE
Windows®8 users: If the Brother manuals are in PDF format, use Adobe®Reader®to open them.
If Adobe®Reader®is installed on your computer but you cannot open the files in Adobe®Reader®, change
the file association for PDF.
For Wired Network
(ADS-2600We only)
Go to page 7
For Wireless Network
(ADS-2600We only)
Go to page 11
For USB interface cable
Windows
®
, go to page 4
Macintosh, go to page 6

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Windows®
USB
For Windows
®
USB interface users
(Windows
®
XP Home/XP Professional/Windows Vista
®
/Windows
®
7/Windows
®
8)
5
Before you install
Make sure that your computer and machine are
powered ON.
6
Install MFL-Pro Suite
aPut the DVD-ROM into your DVD-ROM drive. If
the model name screen appears, choose your
machine. If the language screen appears,
choose your language.
bClick Install MFL-Pro Suite, and then click
Yes if you accept the license agreements.
cChoose Local Connection (USB), and then
click Next.
dFollow the on-screen instructions.
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. This software supports
Windows®XP Home (SP3 or greater), XP
Professional (SP3 or greater), Windows Vista®
(SP2 or greater), Windows®7 and
Windows®8. Update to the latest Windows®
Service Pack before installing MFL-Pro Suite.
NOTE
• If the Brother screen does not appear
automatically, go to Computer
(My Computer).
(For Windows®8: click the (File Explorer)
icon on the taskbar, and then go to Computer.)
• Double-click the DVD-ROM icon, and then
double-click start.exe.
NOTE
For Windows Vista®, Windows ®7 and
Windows ®8, when the User Account Control
screen appears, click Allow or Yes.

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Windows®
USB
Windows
®
Macintosh
USB
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Connect the USB cable
aConnect 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
a port on your computer.
bThe installation will continue automatically.
The installation screens appear one after
another.
cWhen the On-Line Registration screen is
displayed, make your selection and follow the
on-screen instructions.
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Finish and restart
aClick Finish to restart your computer.
bThe following screens will appear:
• When the Software Update Setting screen
appears, choose the software update setting
you want and click OK.
• When the Brother Product Research and
Support Program screen appears, select
your preference and follow the on-screen
instructions.
To install optional applications:
Now go to
Page 18
NOTE
DO NOT cancel any of the screens during the
installation. It may take a few seconds for all
screens to appear.
NOTE
• If an error message appears during the software
installation, run the Installation Diagnostics,
double-click (Brother Utilities) on the
desktop, and then click the drop-down list and
select your model name (if not already
selected). Click Tools in the left navigation bar.
• Depending on your security settings, a
Windows®Security or antivirus software
window may appear when using the machine
or its software. Please allow or permit the
window to continue.
NOTE
Internet access is required for the software
update and the Brother Product Research and
Support Program.
Finish
The installation is now
complete and it is time to
do a test scan. See Test
Scan (Scan to PC) on
page 20.

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Macintosh
USB
For Macintosh USB interface users
(OS X v10.7.5, 10.8.x and 10.9.x)
5
Before you install
Make sure your machine is connected to the power
and your Macintosh is ON.
6
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 a port on your computer.
7
Install MFL-Pro Suite
aDownload the full driver and software package
from the Brother Solutions Center
(solutions.brother.com/mac).
bDouble-click the Start Here OSX icon to install.
If the model name screen appears, choose
your machine.
cChoose Local Connection (USB), and then
click Next. Follow the on-screen instructions.
dAfter the installation, the Brother software will
search for the Brother device. This will take a
few moments to complete.
eChoose your machine from the list, and then
click Next.
To install optional applications:
Now go to
Page 19
NOTE
For OS X v10.6.x users, upgrade to
OS X v10.7.5 - 10.9.x.
NOTE
• DO NOT connect the machine to a USB port on
a keyboard or a non-powered USB hub.
• Connect the machine directly to your
Macintosh.
Finish
The installation is now
complete and it is time to
do a test scan. See Test
Scan (Scan to PC) on
page 20.

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Wired Network (ADS-2600We only)
Wired Network
5
Connect the network
cable
aMake sure that your computer and machine are
powered ON.
bYou will find the Ethernet port marked with
a symbol on the back of the machine.
Remove the protective cap and connect the
network cable to the Ethernet port.
cConnect the cable to your network.
For Mobile device users:
For Windows®users:
Now go to
Page 8
For Macintosh users:
Now go to
Page 10
NOTE
If there are any programs running, close them.
USB
NOTE
• Download and install Brother iPrint&Scan
(Android™/iOS/Windows®Phone) from your
mobile device’s application download site.
• To download the User’s Guide for the
application you are using (Brother iPrint&Scan),
visit the Brother Solutions Center at
http://support.brother.com and click Manuals on
your model’s page.
Finish
The installation is now
complete and it is time
to do a test scan.
NOTE
• For Windows®XP Home/XP Professional/
Windows Vista®/Windows®7/Windows®8
• The screens may differ depending on your
operating system.
• The DVD-ROM includes Nuance™
PaperPort™12SE. This software supports
Windows®XP Home (SP3 or greater), XP
Professional (SP3 or greater), Windows Vista®
(SP2 or greater), Windows®7 and
Windows®8. Update to the latest Windows®
Service Pack before installing MFL-Pro Suite.
NOTE
For OS X v10.6.x users, upgrade to
OS X v10.7.5 - 10.9.x.

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Windows®
Wired Network (ADS-2600We only)
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Install MFL-Pro Suite
aPut the supplied DVD-ROM into your
DVD-ROM drive. If the model name screen
appears, choose your machine. If the language
screen appears, choose your language.
bThe DVD-ROM Top Menu will appear. Click
Install MFL-Pro Suite and click Yes if you
accept the license agreements. Follow the
on-screen instructions.
cChoose Wired Network Connection
(Ethernet), and then click Next.
dWhen this screen appears, choose Change
the Firewall port settings to enable network
connection and continue with the
installation. (Recommended) and click Next.
eThe installation of the Brother drivers will
automatically start. The installation screens
appear one after another.
fWhen the On-Line Registration screen is
displayed, make your selection and follow the
on-screen instructions.
NOTE
• If the Brother screen does not appear
automatically, go to Computer
(My Computer).
(For Windows®8: click the (File Explorer)
icon on the taskbar, and then go to Computer.)
• Double-click the DVD-ROM icon, and then
double-click start.exe.
NOTE
For Windows Vista ®, Windows®7 and
Windows®8, when the User Account Control
screen appears, click Allow or Yes.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT cancel any of the screens during the
installation. It may take a few seconds for all
screens to appear.

Windows
®
Macintosh
Wired Network
9
Windows®
Wired Network (ADS-2600We only)
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Finish and restart
aClick Finish to restart your computer.
bThe following screens will appear.
• When the Software Update Setting screen
appears, choose the software update setting
you want and click OK.
• When the Brother Product Research &
Support Program starts up, follow the
on-screen instructions.
To install optional applications:
Now go to
Page 18
NOTE
Internet access is required for the software
update and the Brother Product Research &
Support Program.
Finish
The installation is now
complete and it is time to
do a test scan. See Test
Scan (Scan to PC) on
page 20.

10
Macintosh
Wired Network (ADS-2600We only)
6
Install MFL-Pro Suite
aDownload the full driver and software package
from the Brother Solutions Center
(solutions.brother.com/mac).
bDouble-click the Start Here OSX icon to install.
If the model name screen appears, choose
your machine model.
cChoose Wired Network Connection
(Ethernet), and then click Next. Follow the
on-screen instructions.
dAfter the installation, the Brother software will
search for the Brother device. This will take a
few moments to complete.
eChoose your machine from the list, and then
click Next.
To install optional applications:
Now go to
Page 19
NOTE
• If your machine is not found over the network,
confirm your network settings.
• You can find your machine’s MAC Address
(Ethernet Address) and IP Address from the
control panel of the machine.
• If this screen appears, enter a name for your
Macintosh up to 15 characters long, and then
click Next.
The name you enter will appear on the
machine’s LCD when you choose a scan
option. (For more information, see Scan from
the Control Panel of the Machine in the User’s
Guide.)
Finish
The installation is now
complete and it is time to
do a test scan. See Test
Scan (Scan to PC) on
page 20.