Brother MFC-7225N User manual

Before you can use the MFC, you must set up the hardware and install the software.
Please read this “Quick Setup Guide” for the correct setup procedure and installation
instructions.
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 MFC
Step 2
Installing the Drivers & Software
Setup is Complete!
Installing the Drivers & Software
Setting Up
the MFC
Windows®
USB
Windows®
Parallel
Windows
NT®4.0
Parallel
Macintosh®
USB
Macintosh®
Network
Windows®
Network
For
Network Users
MFC-7220 MFC-7225N
Quick Setup Guide

Warning Improper Setup Note User’s Guide
Indicates warnings that
must be observed to
prevent possible
personal injury and
damage to the MFC.
Alerts you to devices and
operations that are not
compatible with 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-ROMs
For Windows®
For Macintosh®
User’s Guide
ADF Document Output
Support
Drum Unit Assembly
(including Starter Toner Cartridge)
Telephone Line Cord
Telephone Handset Curled Handset Cord
Test Sheet
(USA only)
Accessory Order Form
(USA/Canada only)
The interface cable is not a standard accessory. Please purchase the appropriate interface cable for the
interface you intend to use (Parallel or USB).
■USB interface cable
Please make sure you use a USB 2.0 interface cable that is no longer than 6 feet (2.0 meters).
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.
Do NOT connect the interface cable at this time.
Connecting the interface cable is done during the software installation process.
■Parallel interface cable
Please make sure you use a Parallel interface cable that is no longer than 6 feet (2.0 meters).
Use a shielded interface cable that is IEEE 1284-compliant.
1. Telephone Handset
2. Control Panel Cover
3. ADF Document Output Support
4. Manual Feed Slot
5. Paper Tray
6. Power Switch
7. Front Cover
MFC
8. Face-down Output Tray
Support Flap with Extension
9. Control Panel
10. Automatic Document Feeder
(ADF)
11. ADF Document Support
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■Getting Started

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MFC-7220
MFC-7225N
Control Panel
1.
One Touch keys
2. Fax and telephone keys 3. Navigation keys
4.
Dial Pad
5. Start key 6. Stop/Exit key
7. Reports key 8. Mode keys 9. Liquid Crystal Display(LCD)
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. Copy Options key 11. Job Cancel key
For the details of the control panel, see "Control panel overview" in Chapter 1 of the User’s Guide.
1.
One Touch keys
2. Fax and telephone keys 3. Navigation keys
4.
Dial Pad
5. Start key 6. Stop/Exit key
7. Reports key 8. Mode keys 9. Liquid Crystal Display(LCD)
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. Copy Options key 11. Job Cancel 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 MFC
1. Attach the ADF Document Output Support .....................................................4
2. Install the Handset .............................................................................................4
3. Install the Drum Unit Assembly ........................................................................ 5
4. Load Paper in the Paper Tray ...........................................................................6
5. Install the Power Cord and Phone Line ...........................................................7
6. Set the Date and Time........................................................................................8
7. Set your Station ID .............................................................................................9
8. Select a Receive Mode.....................................................................................10
9. Select Your Language (Canada only).............................................................11
10. Set the LCD Contrast .......................................................................................11
11. Send the Product Registration and Test Sheet (USA Only).........................11
Installing the Drivers & Software
Supplied CD-ROM “MFL-Pro Suite”................................................................... 12
For USB Interface Cable Users
■For Windows®98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP ...........................................14
For Parallel Interface Cable Users
■For Windows®98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP ...........................................17
For Windows NT®Workstation Version 4.0 Users ........................................... 20
For Network Interface Cable Users
(MFC-7225N and Optional NC-2200w only)
■For Windows®98/98SE/Me/NT/2000 Professional/XP .....................................22
For USB Interface Cable Users
■For Mac OS®9.1 to 9.2 .......................................................................................24
■For Mac OS®X 10.2.4 or greater........................................................................26
For Network Interface Cable Users
(MFC-7225N and Optional NC-2200w only)
■For Mac OS®9.1 to 9.2 .......................................................................................29
■For Mac OS®X 10.2.4 or greater........................................................................31
■For Network Users
Installing the BRAdmin Professional Configuration Utility
(Windows®Users Only) .................................................................................... 34
Setting your IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway using
BRAdmin Professional (Windows®Users Only)............................................. 35
■Options and Consumables
Options................................................................................................................. 36
Replacement Consumables................................................................................ 36
Step 1
Step 2

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Setting Up the MFC
Do NOT connect the interface cable.
Connecting the interface cable is
done during the software
installation process.
1Pull out the ADF Document Support.
2Open the control panel cover by lifting it
toward the back.
3Attach the ADF Document Output Support.
4Close the control panel cover.
1Connect the curled handset cord to the MFC
and the other end to the handset.
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Attach the ADF
Document Output
Support
Control Panel Cover
2Install the Handset
ADF Document Output Support
Step 1

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Setting Up
the MFC
Windows®
USB
Windows®
Parallel
Windows
NT®4.0
Parallel
Macintosh®
USB
Macintosh®
Network
Windows®
Network
For
Network Users
1Open the front cover of the MFC.
2Unpack the drum unit assembly.
3Gently rock it from side to side several times
to distribute the toner evenly inside the
assembly.
4Put the drum unit assembly into the MFC.
5Close the front cover of the MFC.
3Install the Drum Unit
Assembly
Front Cover

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1Pull the paper tray completely out of the
MFC.
2While pressing the paper guide release
lever, slide the adjusters to fit the paper
size. Check that the guides are firmly in the
slots.
3Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper
jams and misfeeds.
4Put paper in the paper tray.
Check that the paper is flat in the tray and
below the maximum paper mark.
5Put the paper tray firmly back into the MFC
and unfold the output paper tray support flap
before you use the MFC.
4Load Paper in the Paper
Tray
For Legal size paper, press in the inside
latches and pull out the back of the paper
tray.
For details on supported paper
specifications, see “About paper” in Chapter
1 of the User’s Guide.
Maximum
paper mark
Output paper tray
support flap
Step 1 Setting Up the MFC

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Setting Up
the MFC
Windows®
USB
Windows®
Parallel
Windows
NT®4.0
Parallel
Macintosh®
USB
Macintosh®
Network
Windows®
Network
For
Network Users
Do not connect the Parallel or USB
cable yet.
1Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet.
Turn the power switch on.
2Connect one end of the telephone line cord
to the jack on the MFC marked LINE and the
other end to a modular wall jack.
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 cord connected to
your MFC 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.
5Install the Power Cord
and Phone Line
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 device,
connect it as shown below.
Please set the receive mode to External
TAD.
For more details, see “Connecting an
external telephone answering device
(TAD)” in the Appendix of the User’s
Guide.
TAD
TAD

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The MFC displays the date and time, and prints it on
every fax you send.
1Press Menu/Set.
2Press 0.
3Press 2.
4Enter the last two digits of the year on the
dial pad, and then press Menu/Set.
(e.g. Enter 0, 5for 2005.)
5Enter the two digits for the month on the dial
pad, and then press Menu/Set.
(e.g. Enter 0, 3for March)
6Enter the two digits for the day on the dial
pad, and then press Menu/Set.
(e.g. Enter 0, 1.)
7Enter the time in 24-hour format on the dial
pad, and then press Menu/Set.
(e.g. Enter 1, 5, 2, 5for 3:25 P.M.)
8Press Stop/Exit.
6Set the Date and Time
Year:2005
Month:03
Day:01
Time:15:25
If you make a mistake, press Stop/Exit to
start from Step 1.
Step 1 Setting Up the MFC