Brother DCP-8250DN User manual

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Start Here DCP-8250DN
Quick Setup Guide
CEE-ENG Version 0
Please read the Product Safety Guide first, then read this Quick Setup Guide for the correct setup and installation
procedure. To view the Quick Setup Guide in other languages, please visit http://solutions.brother.com/.
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Unpack the machine
WARNING
• Plastic bags are used in the packing of your machine. To avoid danger of suffocation, keep these
plastic bags away from babies and children. Plastic bags are not toys.
• When moving the machine, grasp the side handholds firmly from the front of the machine. The side
handholds are located under the scanner. DO NOT carry the machine by holding it at the bottom.
• This machine is heavy and weighs more than 18.0 kg including paper. To prevent possible injuries at
least two people should lift the machine by holding it from the front and back.
• If you use a Lower Tray, DO NOT carry the machine with the Lower Tray as you may be injured or cause
damage to the machine because it is not attached to the Lower Tray.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injuries.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injuries.
Note
• Keep a minimum gap around the machine as shown in the illustration.
• The components included in the box may differ depending on your country.
• We recommend that you save the original packaging.
• The interface cable is not a standard accessory. Buy the appropriate interface cable for the connection you
want to use (USB or Network).
USB cable
• It is recommended to use a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no longer than 2 metres.
• DO NOT connect the interface cable at this time. Connecting the interface cable is done during the MFL-Pro
Suite installation process.
Network cable
Use a straight-through Category 5e (or greater) Shielded Twisted-Pair (STP) cable for 10BASE-T,
100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Network or 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Network. When you connect the
machine to a Gigabit Ethernet Network, use network devices complying with 1000BASE-T.
WARNING
CAUTION
400 mm
150 mm
150 mm 150 mm

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Remove the packing
material from the
machine
aRemove the packing tape from the outside of
the machine and the film covering the scanner
glass.
bOpen the MP tray a, and remove the packing
tape bfrom the MP tray support, then close
the MP tray.
cPress the front cover release button and open
the front cover. Remove the silica gel pack a.
CAUTION
CAUTION
DO NOT eat the silica gel pack. Please throw
away. If ingested, seek medical attention
immediately.
dTake out the drum unit and toner cartridge
assembly.
eRemove the orange protective material from
the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly.
fHold the drum unit and toner cartridge
assembly level with both hands and gently
shake it from side to side several times to
distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge.
gPut the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly
firmly back in the machine.
hClose the front cover of the machine.
Important
DO NOT connect the AC power cord yet.

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3
Load paper in the paper
tray
aPull the paper tray completely out of the
machine.
bWhile pressing the green paper-guide release
lever a, slide the paper guides to fit the paper
size you are loading in the tray. Make sure that
the guides are firmly in the slots.
cFan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams
and misfeeds.
dPut the paper in the tray and make sure:
The paper is below the maximum paper
mark (bbb)a.
Over filling the paper tray will cause paper
jams.
The side to be printed on is face down.
The paper guides touch the sides of the
paper so it will feed correctly.
ePut the paper tray firmly back in the machine.
Make sure that it is completely inserted into the
machine.
fLift up the support flap ato prevent paper from
sliding off the face-down output tray.
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Attach the control panel
cover
aOpen the document cover.
bChoose your language and attach the control
panel cover to the machine.
For more information about recommended
paper, see Recommended paper and print
media in the Basic User's Guide.
Note
If the control panel cover is not fitted correctly, the
key operations will not work.

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Connect the power cord
aConnect the AC power cord to the machine and
then plug it into an electrical socket.
bTurn the machine’s power switch on.
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Choose your language
aAfter turning the power switch on, the LCD
shows:
Press aor bto display your language and press
your language.
bThe LCD prompts you to confirm your
selection.
If the LCD shows the correct language, press
Yes.
—OR—
Press No to go back to step ato choose the
language again.
Important
DO NOT connect the interface cable
yet.
Important
DO NOT touch the Touchscreen immediately
after plugging in the power cord or turning the
machine on. Doing this may cause an error.
Note
If you have set the wrong language, you can
change the language from the Menu button on the
Touchscreen. (Menu, Initial Setup,
Local Language)

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Set the LCD brightness
(if needed)
If you are having difficulty reading the LCD, try
changing the brightness setting.
aPress Menu.
bPress aor bto display General Setup.
Press General Setup.
cPress aor bto display LCD Settings.
Press LCD Settings.
dPress Backlight.
ePress Light, Med or Dark.
fPress Stop/Exit.
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Set the date and time
aPress Menu.
bPress aor bto display Initial Setup.
Press Initial Setup.
cPress Date&Time.
dPress Date&Time again.
eEnter the last two digits of the year using the
buttons on the Touchscreen, and then press
OK.
(e.g. Enter 1, 2for 2012.)
fEnter the two digits for the month using the
buttons on the Touchscreen, and then press
OK.
(e.g. Enter 0, 3for March.)
gEnter the two digits for the day using the
buttons on the Touchscreen, and then press
OK.
(e.g. Enter 2, 5for 25th.)
hEnter the time in 24-hour format using the
buttons on the Touchscreen, and then press
OK.
(e.g. Enter 1, 5, 2, 5for 15:25.)
iPress Stop/Exit.

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Automatic Daylight
Saving Time
You can set the machine to change automatically for
Daylight Saving Time. It will reset itself forward one
hour in the Spring and backward one hour in the
Autumn.
aPress Menu.
bPress aor bto display Initial Setup.
Press Initial Setup.
cPress Date&Time.
dPress Auto Daylight.
ePress On (or Off).
fPress Stop/Exit.
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Set the Time Zone
You can set the time zone (not summer time but
standard time) on the machine for your location.
aPress Menu.
bPress aor bto display Initial Setup.
Press Initial Setup.
cPress Date&Time.
dPress Time Zone.
ePress +or -to set your time zone.
Press OK.
fPress Stop/Exit.

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Windows®
USB
Macintosh
Windows®Macintosh
Wired Network
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Choose your connection type
These installation instructions are for Windows®XP Home/Windows®XP Professional, Windows®XP
Professional x64 Edition, Windows Vista®, Windows®7, and Mac OS X (versions 10.5.8, 10.6.x and 10.7.x).
Note
• For Windows Server®2003/2003 x64 Edition/2008/2008 R2 and Linux®, visit your model page at
http://solutions.brother.com/.
• You can visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ where you can get product support, the latest driver updates
and utilities, and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and technical questions.
For USB Interface Users
Windows
®
, go to page 8
Macintosh, go to page 10
For Wired Network
Windows
®
, go to page 11
Macintosh, go to page 13

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Windows®
USB
For USB Interface Users
(Windows
®
XP/XP Professional x64 Edition/Windows Vista
®
/
Windows
®
7)
12
Before you install
aMake sure that your computer is ON and you
are logged on with Administrator rights.
bTurn off the machine and make sure the USB
interface cable is NOT connected to the
machine. If you have already connected the
cable, disconnect it.
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Install MFL-Pro Suite
aPut the installer CD-ROM into your CD-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 click Yes if
you accept the license agreements.
cChoose Local Connection (USB) and then
click Next.
dFollow the on-screen instructions until this
screen appears.
eConnect the USB cable to the USB port
marked with the symbol on your machine
and then connect the cable to your computer.
fTurn the machine on.
The installation will automatically continue. The
installation screens appear one after another. If
prompted, follow any on-screen instructions.
gWhen the On-Line Registration screen
appears, make your selection and follow the
on-screen instructions. Once you have
completed the registration process, click Next.
hWhen the Setup Complete screen appears,
check the box of the action you want to
perform, and then click Next.
Note
The installer CD-ROM includes Nuance™
PaperPort™ 12SE. This software supports
Windows®XP (SP3 or greater), XP Professional
x64 Edition (SP2 or greater), Windows Vista®
(SP2 or greater) and Windows®7. Update to the
latest Windows®Service Pack before installing
MFL-Pro Suite.
Note
If the Brother screen does not appear
automatically, go to My Computer (Computer),
double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then
double-click start.exe.
Note
• If the installation does not continue
automatically, open the top 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 bto install
MFL-Pro Suite.
• For Windows Vista®and Windows®7 users,
when the User Account Control screen
appears, click Allow or Yes.
Note
If you want to install the PS driver (BR-Script3
printer driver), choose Custom Install and then
follow the on-screen instructions.
Important
DO NOT cancel any of the screens during the
installation. It may take a few seconds for all
screens to appear.

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Windows®
USB
Windows®
USB
Macintosh
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Finish and restart
aClick Finish to restart your computer. After
restarting the computer, you must log on with
Administrator rights.
Note
• If an error message appears during the
software installation, run the Installation
Diagnostics located in
Start/All Programs/Brother/DCP-XXXX
(where DCP-XXXX is your model name).
• 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.
Finish
The installation is now
complete.
Note
XML Paper Specification Printer Driver
The XML Paper Specification Printer Driver is the
most suitable driver for Windows Vista®and
Windows®7 when printing from applications that
use the XML Paper Specification. Please
download the latest driver by accessing the
Brother Solutions Center at
http://solutions.brother.com/.

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Macintosh
USB
For USB Interface Users
(Mac OS X 10.5.8 - 10.7.x)
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Before you install
aMake sure your machine is connected to the
power and your Macintosh is ON. You must be
logged on with Administrator rights.
bConnect the USB cable to the USB port
marked with the symbol on your machine
and then connect the cable to your Macintosh.
cMake sure your machine's power switch is on.
13
Install MFL-Pro Suite
aPut the installer CD-ROM into your CD-ROM
drive.
bDouble-click the Start Here OSX icon. If
prompted, select your model and then follow
the on-screen instructions.
cChoose your machine from the list, and then
click OK.
dWhen this screen appears, click Next.
14
Download and install
Presto! PageManager
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.
aOn the Brother Support screen, click
Presto! PageManager and follow the
on-screen instructions.
Important
For users of Mac OS X 10.5.7 or lower, upgrade
to Mac OS X 10.5.8 - 10.7.x. (For the latest
drivers and information for the Mac OS X you are
using, visit http://solutions.brother.com/.)
Note
If you want to add the PS driver (BR-Script3
printer driver), please go to the Brother Solutions
Center at http://solutions.brother.com/ and visit
FAQ's on your model page for instructions.
Important
DO NOT cancel any of the screens during the
installation. It may take a few minutes for the
installation to complete.
The installation of MFL-Pro Suite is now
complete.
Go to step 14 on page 10.
Finish
The installation is now
complete.

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Windows®
Wired Network
Windows®Macintosh
Wired Network
For Wired Network Interface Users
(Windows
®
XP/XP Professional x64 Edition/Windows Vista
®
/
Windows
®
7)
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Before you install
aMake sure that your computer is ON and you
are logged on with Administrator rights.
bRemove the protective cap from the Ethernet
port marked with a symbol.
cConnect the network interface cable to the
Ethernet port and then connect it to a free port
on your hub.
dMake sure your machine's power switch is on.
13
Install MFL-Pro Suite
aPut the installer CD-ROM into your CD-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 click Yes if
you accept the license agreements.
cChoose Wired Network Connection
(Ethernet) and then click Next.
dWhen the Firewall/AntiVirus detected screen
appears, choose Change the Firewall port
settings to enable network connection and
continue with the installation.
(Recommended) and click Next.
If you are not using the Windows®Firewall, see
the user’s guide for your software for
information on how to add the following
network ports.
For network scanning, add UDP port 54925.
If you still have trouble with your network
connection, add UDP port 161 and 137.
Note
• The installer CD-ROM includes Nuance™
PaperPort™ 12SE. This software supports
Windows®XP (SP3 or greater), XP
Professional x64 Edition (SP2 or greater),
Windows Vista®(SP2 or greater) and
Windows®7. Update to the latest Windows®
Service Pack before installing MFL-Pro Suite.
• Disable all personal firewall software (other
than Windows®Firewall), anti-spyware or
antivirus applications for the duration of the
installation.
Note
If the Brother screen does not appear
automatically, go to My Computer (Computer),
double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then
double-click start.exe.
Note
• If the installation does not continue
automatically, open the top 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 bto install
MFL-Pro Suite.
• For Windows Vista®and Windows®7 users,
when the User Account Control screen
appears, click Allow or Yes.
Note
If you want to install the PS driver (BR-Script3
printer driver), choose Custom Install and then
follow the on-screen instructions.

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Windows®
Wired Network
eThe installation will automatically continue. The
installation screens appear one after another. If
prompted, follow any on-screen instructions.
fWhen the On-Line Registration screen
appears, make your selection and follow the
on-screen instructions. Once you have
completed the registration process, click Next.
gWhen the Setup Complete screen appears,
check the box of the action you want to
perform, and then click Next.
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Finish and restart
aClick Finish to restart your computer. After
restarting the computer, you must log on with
Administrator rights.
15
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 13 on page 11.
Important
DO NOT cancel any of the screens during the
installation. It may take a few seconds for all
screens to appear.
Note
• If prompted, choose your machine from the list,
and then click Next.
• If your machine is not found over the network,
confirm your settings by following the on-screen
instructions.
• If there is more than one of the same model
connected on your network, the IP Address and
Node Name will be displayed to help you
identify the machine.
• For Windows Vista®and Windows®7 users,
when the Windows Security screen appears,
select the check box and click Install to
complete the installation correctly.
Note
• If an error message appears during the
software installation, run the Installation
Diagnostics located in
Start/All Programs/Brother/DCP-XXXX LAN
(where DCP-XXXX is your model name).
• 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
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 Nuance™
PaperPort™ 12SE on up to 5 PCs on the network.
If you want to use more than 5 PCs with
Nuance™ PaperPort™ 12SE installed, please
purchase the Brother NL-5 pack which is a
multiple PC license agreement pack for up to
5 additional users. To purchase the NL-5 pack,
contact your authorized Brother dealer or contact
Brother customer service.
Finish
The installation is now
complete.
Note
XML Paper Specification Printer Driver
The XML Paper Specification Printer Driver is the
most suitable driver for Windows Vista®and
Windows®7 when printing from applications that
use the XML Paper Specification. Please
download the latest driver by accessing the
Brother Solutions Center at
http://solutions.brother.com/.

13
Macintosh
Wired Network
Windows®Macintosh
Wired Network
For Wired Network Interface Users
(Mac OS X 10.5.8 - 10.7.x)
12
Before you install
aMake sure your machine is connected to the
power and your Macintosh is ON. You must be
logged on with Administrator rights.
bRemove the protective cap from the Ethernet
port marked with a symbol.
cConnect the network interface cable to the
Ethernet port and then connect it to a free port
on your hub.
dMake sure your machine's power switch is on.
13
Install MFL-Pro Suite
aPut the installer CD-ROM into your CD-ROM
drive.
bDouble-click the Start Here OSX icon. If
prompted, select your model and then follow
the on-screen instructions.
cChoose your machine from the list, and then
click OK.
Important
For users of Mac OS X 10.5.7 or lower, upgrade
to Mac OS X 10.5.8 - 10.7.x. (For the latest
drivers and information for the Mac OS X you are
using, visit http://solutions.brother.com/.)
Note
If you want to add the PS driver (BR-Script3
printer driver), please go to the Brother Solutions
Center at http://solutions.brother.com/ and visit
FAQ's on your model page for instructions.
Important
DO NOT cancel any of the screens during the
installation. It may take a few minutes for the
installation to complete.
Note
If your machine is not found over the network,
confirm your network settings. See Before you
install on page 13.

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Macintosh
Wired Network
dWhen this screen appears, click Next.
14
Download and install
Presto! PageManager
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.
aOn the Brother Support screen, click
Presto! PageManager and follow the
on-screen instructions.
15
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 13 on page 13.
Note
• If this screen appears click OK.
1) Enter a name for your Macintosh in
Display Name (up to 15 characters long).
2) If you want to use the machine’s Scan button
to scan over the network, you must check the
Register your computer with the "Scan
To" function on the machine box.
3) Click OK. Go to d.
• The name you enter will appear on the
machine’s LCD when you press the Scan
button and choose a scan option. (For more
information, see Network Scanning (For
network models) in the Software User's Guide.)
The installation of MFL-Pro Suite is now
complete.
Go to step 14 on page 14.
Finish
The installation is now
complete.

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Options and Consumables
Options
The machine has the following optional accessories. You can expand the capabilities of the machine by adding
these items. For more information about the optional Lower Tray Unit and compatible SO-DIMM Memory, visit us
at http://solutions.brother.com/.
Consumables
When the time comes to replace consumable items, an error will be indicated by the LCD on the control panel. For
more information about the consumables for your machine, visit us at http://www.brother.com/original/ or contact
your local Brother reseller.
For installing the SO-DIMM Memory, see Installing extra memory in the Advanced User's Guide.
Lower Tray Unit SO-DIMM Memory
LT-5400 You can increase the memory by installing one
SO-DIMM (Small Outline Dual In-line Memory
Module).
The lower paper tray unit can hold up to 500 sheets
of paper. When the tray is installed, the machine
expands total input capacity up to 1,050 sheets.
Toner cartridge Drum unit
Standard Toner: TN-3330
High Yield Toner: TN-3380
Super High Yield Toner: TN-3390
DR-3300

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