Brother MFC-8460N User manual

Before you can use the machine, 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 machine
Step 2
Installing the Drivers & Software
Setup is Complete!
Installing the Drivers & Software
Setting Up
the machine
Windows®
USB
Windows®
Parallel
Windows
NT®4.0
Parallel
Macintosh®
USB
Macintosh®
Network
Windows®
Network
Network
Administrators
MFC-8460N MFC-8860DN
Quick Setup Guide
Version A

Warning Caution Improper Setup Note User’s Guide
Warnings tell you
what to do to prevent
possible personal
injury.
Cautions specify
procedures you
must follow or avoid
to prevent possible
damage to the
machine or other
objects.
Improper Setup
icons alert you to
devices and
operations that are
not compatible with
the machine.
Notes tell you how
you should respond
to a situation that
may arise or give
tips about how the
current operation
works with other
features.
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
Drum Unit Assembly
(including Toner Cartridge)
AC Power Cord Telephone Line Cord
■To ensure safe operation the supplied plug must be inserted only into a standard power outlet that is
properly grounded through the standard electrical wiring. None grounded equipment may cause an
electrical shock hazard, and may cause excessive electrical noise radiation.
■The interface cable is not a standard accessory. Please purchase the appropriate interface cable for
the interface you intend to use (Parallel, USB or Network).
■Do NOT connect the interface cable at this time. Connecting the interface cable is done during the
software installation process.
■USB interface cable
Please make sure you use a USB 2.0 interface cable that is no longer than 2.0 metres.
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.
■Parallel interface cable
Please make sure you use a Parallel interface cable that is no longer than 2.0 metres.
Use a shielded interface cable that is IEEE 1284-compliant.
■Network cable
Use a straight-throgh Category 5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Fast
Ethernet Network.
1. Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
2. Control Panel
3. Face-down Output Tray
Support Flap (Support Flap)
4. Front cover
5. Paper Tray
6. Power Switch
7. Document Cover
8. ADF Document Output Support Flap
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■Getting Started

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MFC-8460N
MFC-8860DN
Control Panel
1One Touch keys 2Status LED 3LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
4Menu keys 5Dial Pad 6Stop/Exit key
7Start key 8Copy keys 9Mode keys
10 Fax and telephone keys 11 Print keys
For the details of the control panel, see “Control panel overview” in Chapter 1 of the User’s Guide.
When you move the machine, grasp the side handholds that are under the scanner. Do NOT carry the
machine by holding it at the bottom.
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Table of Contents
Setting Up the machine
1. Install the Drum Unit Assembly .......................................................................4
2. Load Paper in the Paper Tray ..........................................................................5
3. Release the Scanner Lock ................................................................................6
4. Install the Power Cord and Phone Line ..........................................................6
5. Setting the Date and Time ................................................................................8
6. Setting your Station ID .....................................................................................9
7. Tone and Pulse dialling mode .......................................................................10
8. Selecting a Receive Mode ..............................................................................10
9. Setting the LCD Contrast ...............................................................................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/XP Professional x64 Edition) .... 14
For Parallel Interface Cable Users
(For Windows®98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition) .... 16
For Windows NT®Workstation Version 4.0 Users ......................................................19
For Network Interface Cable Users
(For Windows
®
98/98SE/Me/NT/2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition) ... 21
For USB Interface Cable Users ......................................................................................24
■For Mac OS®X 10.2.4 or greater .......................................................................24
For USB Interface Cable Users ......................................................................................26
■For Mac OS®X 10.2.4 or greater .......................................................................27
■For Network Users and Administrators
BRAdmin Professional configuration utility
(For Windows®users) ..................................................................................................30
BRAdmin Light configuration utility
(For Mac OS®X users) ..................................................................................................32
■Options and Consumables
Options ............................................................................................................................ 33
Replacement Consumables ...........................................................................................33
Step 1
Step 2

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Setting Up the machine
Do not connect the interface cable.
Connecting the interface cable is
done during the software
installation process.
1Open the front cover by pressing the front
cover (1) release button.
2Unpack the drum unit and toner cartridge
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
machine until it clicks into place.
5Close the front cover of the machine.
1Install the Drum Unit Assembly
(1)
Step 1

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Setting Up
the machine
Windows®
USB
Windows®
Parallel
Windows
NT®4.0
Parallel
Macintosh®
USB
Macintosh®
Network
Windows®
Network
Network
Administrators
1Pull the paper tray completely out of the
machine.
2While pressing the paper guide release
lever (1), 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 (1).
5Put the paper tray firmly back into the
machine and unfold the output tray support
flap (1) before you use the machine.
2Load Paper in the Paper Tray
(1)
For details on supported paper
specifications, see “Acceptable paper and
other media” in Chapter 2 of the User’s
Guide.
(1)
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1Push the lever (1) up to unlock the scanner.
(The gray scanner lock lever is located at
the back left side, under the document cover
(2).)
Damage caused to your machine by
failure to lock the scanner before
packing and shipping may void your
warranty.
Do not connect the Parallel or USB
cable yet.
1Make sure that the power switch is off.
Connect the AC power cord to the machine.
2Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet.
Turn the power switch on.
3Connect one end of the telephone line cord
to the socket on the machine marked LINE
and the other end to a modular wall socket.
3Release the Scanner
Lock
(2)
(1)
4Install the Power Cord
and Phone Line
If Scanner Locked appears on the LCD,
immediately release the scanner lock and
press Stop/Exit.
Step 1 Setting Up the machine

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Setting Up
the machine
Windows®
USB
Windows®
Parallel
Windows
NT®4.0
Parallel
Macintosh®
USB
Macintosh®
Network
Windows®
Network
Network
Administrators
Warning
■The machine must be fitted with an earthed plug.
■Since the machine 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 machine when you connect it to a telephone
line. Similarly, you can protect yourself when you
want to move your machine by disconnecting the
telephone line first and then the power cord.
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 TAD” in Chapter 7 of the User’s
Guide.
Extension
Telephone
External
Telephone
TAD
TAD

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The machine displays the date and time, and prints it on every fax you send.
1Press Menu.
2Press 0.
3Press 2.
4Enter the last two digits of the year on the
dial pad, and then press OK.
(e.g. Enter 0, 6for 2006.)
5Enter the two digits for the month on the dial
pad, and then press OK.
(e.g. Enter 0, 3for March.)
6Enter the two digits for the day on the dial
pad, and then press OK.
(e.g. Enter 2, 5.)
7Enter the time in 24-hour format on the dial
pad, and then press OK.
(e.g. Enter 1, 5, 2, 5for 3:25 P.M.)
8Press Stop/Exit.
5Setting the Date and Time
02.Date/Time
Year:2006
Enter & OK Key
02.Date/Time
XX/XX/2006
Month:03
Enter & OK Key
02.Date/Time
XX/03/2006
Day:25
Enter & OK Key
02.Date/Time
25/03/2006
Time:15:25
Enter & OK Key
If you make a mistake, press Stop/Exit to
start from Step 1.
Step 1 Setting Up the machine