Brother MFC 3420C - Color Inkjet - All-in-One User manual

Quick Setup Guide MFC-3420C
Before you can use the MFC, you must set up the hardware and install the driver.
Please read this “Quick Setup Guide” for proper set up and installation instructions.
For the latest drivers and to find the best solution for your problem or question, access the Brother
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Keep this “Quick Setup Guide”, User’s Guide and supplied CD-ROM in a convenient place for
quick and easy reference at all times.
Step 1
Setting Up the Machine
Step 2
Installing the Driver & Software
Setup is Complete!
Installing the Driver & Software
Setting Up
the Machine
Windows®Mac OS®
8.6-9.2
Mac OS®X
10.1/10.2.1 or greater

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Warning Hint User’s Guide
Indicates warnings that
must be observed to
prevent possible
personal injury.
Indicates cautions that
must be observed to use
the MFC properly or to
prevent damage to the
MFC.
Indicates notes and
useful tips to remember
when using the MFC.
Indicates reference to the
User’s Guide.

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Carton components may differ from one country to another.
Save all packing materials and the carton.
Carton Components
Quick Setup Guide
CD-ROM
User’s Guide
Output Paper Support Paper Tray
Accessory Order Form
Telephone Line Cord Test Sheet (USA only)
Ink Cartridges
■You must use the appropriate USB cable.
■The interface cable is not a standard accessory. Please purchase an appropriate USB interface cable.
■Use only a USB interface cable that is no longer than 6 feet long (2 meters).
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1. Control Panel
2. Scanner Cover
MFC
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3
2
3. Document Cover
4. Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
Black
(LC31BK)
Yellow
(LC31Y)
Magenta
(LC31M)
Cyan
(LC31C)
■Getting Started

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Control Panel
1. Print key 5. Mode keys 9. Navigation keys
2. Copy keys
(Temporary Settings)
6. Stop/Exit 10. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
3. Fax and telephone keys 7. Start keys
4. Dial Pad 8. On/Off key
For the details of the control panel, see "Control panel overview" in Chapter 1 of the User’s Guide.
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Table of Contents
Setting Up the Machine
1. Removing the Protective Parts ......................................................................... 4
2. Attaching the Paper Tray and Support ............................................................4
3. Loading Paper ....................................................................................................5
4. Install Phone Line and Power Cord..................................................................5
5. Installing the Ink Cartridges..............................................................................6
6. Color Block Quality and Alignment Check ...................................................... 8
7. Setting the Date and Time ...............................................................................10
8. Setting Your Station ID ....................................................................................11
9. Selecting a Receive Mode ...............................................................................12
10. Selecting Your Language (Canada Only).......................................................13
11. Sending in the Product Registration and Test Sheet (USA Only) ...............13
Installing the Driver & Software
Supplied CD-ROM (MFL-Pro Suite).................................................................... 14
For Windows®98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP Users................................. 16
■For Windows®98/98SE/Me Users Only ............................................................ 19
■For Windows®2000 Professional Users Only..................................................21
■For Windows®XP Users Only ...........................................................................23
For Mac OS®8.6 to 9.2 Users ............................................................................. 24
For Mac OS®X 10.1/10.2.1 or greater Users ..................................................... 26
Step 1
Step 2

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Setting Up the Machine
1Remove the protective tape and paper in
the ADF.
Do NOT connect the USB cable.
Connecting the USB cable is done
when installing the driver.
2Open the scanner cover by lifting it up.
3Pull the protective yellow bar out of the
machine.
4Close the scanner cover.
1Insert the paper tray from above into the
back of the MFC.
2Attach the output paper support to the paper
output slot, and then pull out the extension.
1Removing the Protective
Parts
Do not throw away the protective yellow bar.
You will need it in the future to transport the
machine.
Scanner Cover
Protective
Yellow Bar
Protective Yellow Bar
2Attaching the Paper Tray
and Support
Paper Tray
Output Paper Support
Output Paper
Support Extension
Step 1

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Setting Up
the Machine
Windows®Mac OS®
8.6-9.2
Mac OS®X
10.1/10.2.1 or greater
1Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper
jams and misfeeds.
2Press and slide the paper guide to fit the
paper width.
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Gently insert the paper.
Make sure the print side is towards you and
the paper is below the maximum paper
mark.
1Connect the power cord.
2Connect 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.
Do not connect the USB cable yet.
Warning
■The MFC must be grounded using a 3-prong 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 to your MFC on
when you connect it 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.
3Loading Paper
You can load up to 100 sheets of 20 lb
(80 g/m2) paper.
For more details, see “Paper Capacity of
the Paper Tray” in Chapter 2 of the User’s
Guide.
Paper Width Guide
Print Side
Paper
Maximum
Paper Mark
4Install Phone Line and
Power Cord
Power Cord
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Setting Up the Machine
Warning
If ink gets in your eyes irrigate them with water
immediately, and if irritation occurs consult a doctor.
1Make sure that the power is turned on.
The LCD shows;
2Open the scanner cover by lifting it up.
The print heads will move to the ink
replacement position.
3Push the four colored ink cartridge covers
one at a time so they pop up.
If you are sharing one phone line with an
external telephone, connect it as shown
below.
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. For more details, see
“Connecting the machine” in Chapter 1 of
the User’s Guide.
TAD
TAD
5Installing the Ink
Cartridges
Check Cartridge
Scanner Cover
PUSH PUSH PUSHPUSH
Colored Ink Cartridge Covers
Step 1

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Setting Up
the Machine
Windows®Mac OS®
8.6-9.2
Mac OS®X
10.1/10.2.1 or greater
4Remove the white shipping cover by pulling
it towards you.
5Take out the black ink cartridge.
6Carefully remove the sealing tape from the
ink cartridge.
To prevent spilling ink and staining your
hands and clothing, peel the sealing tape
gently and slowly.
• Do not touch the ink opening on
the cartridge or removed tape.
7Gently insert the black ink cartridge in the
black ink position.
8Press the cover down until it clicks.
9Repeat Steps 5 to 8 to install each color ink
cartridge. Match the colors of the ink to the
cartridge covers.
0Close the scanner cover. The MFC will
enter a head cleaning cycle for
approximately four minutes.
■The bottom of the white shipping cover is
wet with ink that will cause stains, so wipe
it clean before you place it down.
■Do not throw away the white shipping
cover. You will need it when you transport
the machine.
White Shipping Cover
Opening
Cleaning
Please Wait
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• 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 MFC 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.
• 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.
1After the cleaning cycle is finished, the LCD
shows;
2Make sure the paper is loaded in the paper
tray.
Press Color Start.
3The MFC starts printing the PRINT
QUALITY CHECK SHEET (only during
initial ink cartridge installation).
■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” on page 12-10 of the User’s
Guide.)
■Once you open an ink cartridge, install it in
the MFC and use it up within six months of
installation. Use unopened ink cartridges
by the expiration date written on the
cartridge package.
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IfInk Empty shows on the LCD after you
install the ink cartridges, check to make
sure the ink cartridges are installed
correctly.
6Color Block Quality and
Alignment Check
Set Paper and
Press Start
Check in Step A
Check in Step B
Setting Up the Machine
Step 1