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)
10
. 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.
1
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

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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
You should store your name and fax number to be
printed on all fax pages that you send.
1Press Menu/Set.
2Press 0.
3Press 3.
4Enter your fax number (up to 20 digits) on
the dial pad, and then press Menu/Set.
5Enter your telephone number (up to 20
digits) on the dial pad, and then press
Menu/Set.
(If your telephone number and fax number
are the same, enter the same number
again.)
6Use the dial pad to enter your name (up to
20 characters), and then press Menu/Set.
7Press Stop/Exit.
7Set your Station ID
Fax:_
Tel:_
Name:_
■Refer to the following chart for entering
your name.
■If you need to enter a character that is on
the same key as the previous character,
press to move the cursor to the right.
Press
key
One
time
Two
times
Three
times
Four
times
2ABC2
3DEF3
4GH I 4
5JKL5
6MNO6
7PQRS
8TUV8
9WX Y Z
For more details, see “Entering Text” in
Appendix B of the User's Guide.

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There are four possible receive modes: Fax Only, Fax/Tel, Manual and External TAD.
Choose the Receive Mode which best suits your needs.
1Press Menu/Set.
2Press 0.
3Press 1.
4Press or to select the mode.
Press Menu/Set.
5Press Stop/Exit.
8Select a Receive Mode
Are you connecting an external telephone or external telephone answering
device to the MFC?
Are you using the voice message
function of your external telephone
answering device?
Do you want to receive a fax
automatically? Manual
You control the phone line and must
answer every call yourself.
Do you use the FAX for the fax
use only? Fax Only
The MFC automatically answers every
call as a fax.
Fax/Tel
The MFC controls the line and
automatically answers every call. If the
call is not a fax, it will ring for you to pick
up the call.
External TAD
Your external telephone answering
device (TAD) automatically answers
every call. Voice messages are stored on
the external TAD. Fax messages are
printed.
Yes No
No No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
For more details, see “Setup Receive” in
Chapter 4 of the User's Guide.
Setting Up the MFC
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
1Press Menu/Set.
2Press 0.
3Press 0.
4Select your language (English or French)
by using or , and then press
Menu/Set.
5Press Stop/Exit.
You can change the contrast to help the LCD look
lighter or darker.
1Press Menu/Set.
2Press 1.
3Press 7.
4Press or to
Light or Dark.
Press Menu/Set.
5Press Stop/Exit.
1Fill out the Product Registration and Test
Sheet.
2Place the sheet face down in the Automatic
Document Feeder.
3Enter the toll-free fax number:
1-877-268-9575.
4Press Start.
9Select Your Language
(Canada only)
Language:English
10 Set the LCD Contrast
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Send the Product
Registration and Test
Sheet (USA Only)
Make sure (Fax) is illuminated in
Green.
You will receive a confirmation fax of your
Product Registration.
You can also register your product online
using the On-Line Registration link from the
installation CD-ROM or go to
www.brother.com/registration
Go to Next page to
install the drivers & software

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Installing the Drivers & Software
The CD-ROM includes the following items:
Install MFL-Pro Suite
You can install the MFL-Pro Suite and multifunction
drivers.
Install Optional Applications
You can install additional MFL-Pro Suite software
utilities.
Documentation*1
View the User’s Guide and other documentation in
PDF format (Viewer included).
On-Line Registration
You will be pointed to the Brother Product Registration
Web page for quick registration of your MFC.
Brother Support
View contact information for Brother Customer
Service and how to locate a Brother Authorized
Service Center.
Repair MFL-Pro Suite
If you experience errors while installing the MFL-Pro
Suite, you can use this function to automatically repair
and re-install the software.
Start Here OS 9.1-9.2
You can install the printer driver, scanner driver and
Presto!®PageManager®for Mac OS®9.1 - 9.2.
Start Here OSX
You can install the printer driver, scanner driver,
remote setup program and Presto!®PageManager®
for Mac OS®10.2.4 or greater.
Readme.html
You can get important information and
troubleshooting tips.
Documentation*1
View the User’s Guide and other documentation in
PDF format.
Brother Solutions Center
You can access the Brother Solutions Center, a Web
site offering information about your Brother product
including FAQs, User’s Guides, Driver updates and
Tips for using your MFC.
On-Line Registration
You will be pointed to the Brother Product Registration
Web Page for quick registration of your MFC.
Supplied CD-ROM “MFL-Pro Suite”
MFL-Pro Suite includes Printer Driver, Scanner
Driver, ScanSoft
®
PaperPort
®
9.0SE,
ScanSoft
®
OmniPage
®
and True Type
®
fonts.
PaperPort®9.0SE is a document management
application for viewing scanned documents.
ScanSoft ®OmniPage®, which is integrated
into PaperPort®9.0SE, is an OCR application
that converts an image into text and inserts it
into your default word processor.
*1The User’s Guide on the CD-ROM includes the
Software and Network User’s Guide for features
available when connected to a computer (e.g.
Printing and scanning).
Step 2

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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
Installing the Drivers & Software
Follow the instructions on this page for your operating system and interface cable.
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
Step 2
USB Interface Cable Users .......................................... Go to page 14
(For Windows®98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP)
Parallel Interface Cable Users ..................................... Go to page 17
(For Windows®98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP)
Windows NT®Workstation Version 4.0 Users........... Go to page 20
(For Parallel Interface Cable Users)
Network Interface Cable Users
(MFC-7225N and Optional NC-2200w only)
■For Mac OS®9.1 to 9.2 .............................................Go to page 29
■For Mac OS®X 10.2.4 or greater..............................Go to page 31
Network Interface Cable Users.................................... Go to page 22
(MFC-7225N and Optional NC-2200w only)
USB Interface Cable Users
■For Mac OS®9.1 to 9.2 ............................................. Go to page 24
■For Mac OS®X 10.2.4 or greater ............................. Go to page 26
For Network Users ....................................................... Go to page 34

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Installing the Drivers & Software
Make sure that you have completed the instructions from Step 1 “Setting Up
the MFC” on pages 4 - 11.
1Turn off and unplug the MFC from the AC
outlet and disconnect it from your computer,
if you already connected an interface cable.
2Turn on your computer.
(For Windows®2000 Professional/XP, you
must be logged on with Administrator
rights.)
3Insert the supplied CD-ROM for Windows®
into your CD-ROM drive. If the model name
screen appears, select your MFC. If the
language screen appears, select your
language.
4The CD-ROM main menu will appear.
Click Install MFL-Pro Suite.
5After reading and accepting the ScanSoft®
PaperPort®9.0SE License Agreement, click
Yes.
6The installation of PaperPort®9.0SE will
automatically start and is followed by the
installation of MFL-Pro Suite.
7When the Brother MFL-Pro Suite Software
License Agreement window appears, read
the agreement, then click Yes if you agree
to its terms.
8Select Local Connection, and then click
Next.
The installation will continue.
For USB Interface Cable Users
(For Windows®98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP)
Please close any applications running before
installing the MFL-Pro Suite.
If this window does not appear, use
Windows®Explorer to run the setup.exe
program from the root directory of the Brother
CD-ROM.
(MFC-7225N only)
If you want to install the PS driver (Brother’s
BR-Script Driver), select Custom Install and
then follow the on-screen instructions. When
the Select Components screen appears,
check PS Printer Driver, and then continue
following the on-screen instructions.
Step 2

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9When this screen appears, connect the
USB interface cable to your PC, and then
connect it to the MFC.
(For Windows® XP)
(For Windows®98/98SE/Me/2000)
DO NOT connect the MFC to a USB
port on a keyboard or a non-
powered USB hub.
0Plug in the power cord and turn on the MFC.
It will take a few seconds for the installation
screen to appear.
The installation of the Brother drivers will
automatically start. The screens appear one
after another. Please wait, it will take a few
seconds for all the screens to appear.
DO NOT try to cancel any of the
screens during this installation.
AWhen the On-Line Registration screen is
displayed, make your selection and follow
the on-screen instructions.
Brother recommends that you connect the
MFC directly to your computer.
Continued ...
Installing the Drivers & Software
Setting Up
the MFC
Windows®
USB
For
Network Users

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BClick Finish to restart your computer.
(After restarting the computer, for
Windows®2000 Professional/XP, you must
be logged on with Administrator rights.)
The MFL-Pro Suite, Brother Printer
Driver and Scanner driver have been
installed and the installation is now
complete.
For USB Interface Cable Users
(For Windows®98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP)
If the installation is unsuccessful, try installing
again using Repair MFL-Pro Suite from the
CD-ROM main menu.
Select Repair MFL-Pro Suite and follow the
instructions on the screen.
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Make sure that you have completed the instructions from Step 1 “Setting Up
the MFC” on pages 4 - 11.
1Turn off and unplug the MFC from the AC
outlet and disconnect it from your computer,
if you already connected an interface cable.
2Turn on your computer.
(For Windows®2000 Professional/XP, you
must be logged on with Administrator
rights.)
3Insert the supplied CD-ROM for Windows®
into your CD-ROM drive. If the model name
screen appears, select your MFC. If the
language screen appears, select your
language.
4The CD-ROM main menu will appear.
Click Install MFL-Pro Suite.
5After reading and accepting the ScanSoft®
PaperPort®9.0SE License Agreement, click
Yes.
6The installation of PaperPort®9.0SE will
automatically start and is followed by the
installation of MFL-Pro Suite.
For Parallel Interface Cable Users
(For Windows®98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP)
Please close any applications running before
installing the MFL-Pro Suite.
If this window does not appear, use
Windows®Explorer to run the setup.exe
program from the root directory of the Brother
CD-ROM.
Continued ...
Installing the Drivers & Software
Setting Up
the MFC
For
Network Users Windows®
Parallel
Windows®
USB

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7When the Brother MFL-Pro Suite Software
License Agreement window appears, read
the agreement, then click Yes if you agree
to its terms.
8Select Local Connection, and then click
Next.
The installation will continue.
9When this screen appears, connect the
parallel interface cable to your PC, and then
connect it to the MFC.
(For Windows® XP)
(For Windows®98/98SE/Me/2000)
DO NOT plug in the power cord
before connecting the parallel
interface cable. It may cause
damage to your MFC.
For Parallel Interface Cable Users
(For Windows®98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP)
(MFC-7225N only)
If you want to install the PS driver (Brother’s
BR-Script Driver), select Custom Install and
then follow the on-screen instructions. When
the Select Components screen appears,
check PS Printer Driver, and then continue
following the on-screen instructions.
Brother recommends that you connect the
MFC directly to your computer.
Step 2 Installing the Drivers & Software