Brother MFC-9010CN User manual

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Start Here MFC-9010CN
Quick Setup Guide
USA/CAN Version A
Before you can use the machine, please read this Quick Setup Guide for the correct setup and installation.
To view the Quick Setup Guide in other languages, please visit http://solutions.brother.com/.
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Unpack the machine and check the components
WARNING
• Plastic bags are used in the packaging of your machine. To avoid danger of suffocation, please keep
these bags away from babies and children.
• This machine is heavy and weighs approximately 50.0 lb. (22.7 kg). To prevent injuries use at least two
people to lift the machine. Be careful not to pinch your fingers when you put the machine back down.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT connect the interface cable yet.
User’s Guide Accessory Order
Form
ProductRegistration
Sheet
(USA only)
CD-ROM
(Windows®)
(Macintosh) Quick Setup Guide AC Power Cord
Waste Toner Box
(pre-installed)
Belt Unit
(pre-installed)
Drum Unit and Starter Toner Cartridge
Assemblies
(Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow)

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Note
Keep a minimum gap around the machine as shown in the illustration.
15.7 in. (400 mm)
4 in.
(100 mm)
4 in.
(100 mm) 4.7 in.
(120 mm)
Note
• The components included in the box may differ depending on your country.
• Save all packing materials and the box in case for any reason you must ship your machine.
• The interface cable is not a standard accessory. Buy the appropriate interface cable for the interface you
want to use (USB or Network).
USB cable
• Please make sure you use a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no longer than 6 feet (2 meters).
• DO NOT connect the interface cable at this time. Connecting the interface cable is done during MFL-Pro
installation process.
• 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.
Network cable
Use a straight-through Category 5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet
Network.

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Symbols used in this guide
WARNING WARNINGs tell you what to do to prevent possible personal injury.
CAUTION CAUTIONs specify procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent possible minor injuries.
IMPORTANT IMPORTANT specifies procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent possible damage to the
machine or other objects.
Note 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.
User's Guide
Network User's
Guide
Indicates reference to the User's Guide or Network User's Guide which is on the CD-ROM we
have supplied.

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Remove the packing
material from the
machine
aRemove the packing tape from the outside of
the machine.
bOpen the top cover by lifting up on the
handle a.
cRemove the packing material from the inside of
the machine.
IMPORTANT
• Save all packing material and the carton in
case you have to ship your machine.
• DO NOT plug in the AC power cord yet.
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Install the drum unit and
toner cartridge
assemblies
aUnpack the four drum unit and toner cartridge
assemblies and gently shake each of them
from side to side several times to distribute the
toner evenly inside the assembly.
bRemove the protective cover by pulling on the
tab as shown in the illustration.
cSlide all four of the drum unit and toner
cartridge assemblies into the machine as
shown in the illustration. Make sure that you
match the toner cartridge color to the same
color label on the machine.
dClose the top cover of the machine.
Note
Do not touch the surface of the packing film. It
may contain toner powder which can stain your
skin and clothing.
IMPORTANT
To avoid print quality
problems, DO NOT touch the
surface of the drum unit.
C - Cyan Y - Yellow
M - Magenta K - Black
C
M
Y
K

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4
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 paper in the tray, and make sure that the
paper is below the maximum paper mark a.
The side to be printed on must be face down.
ePut the paper tray firmly back in the machine.
Make sure that it is completely inserted into the
machine.
fUnfold the support flap ato prevent paper
from sliding off the face-down output tray.
IMPORTANT
Make sure the paper guides touch the sides of
the paper so it will feed properly.
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Connect the power cord
aMake sure that the machine’s power switch is
off. Connect the AC power cord to the machine.
bPlug the AC power cord into an AC outlet. Turn
the power switch on.
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Choose your language
(if needed)
aPress Menu, 1, 0.
General Setup
0.Local Language
bPress aor bto choose your language.
Press OK.
cPress Stop/Exit.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT connect the interface cable yet.

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Set the LCD contrast
(if needed)
If you are having difficulty reading the LCD, try
changing the contrast setting.
aPress Menu, 1, 4.
General Setup
4.LCD Contrast
bPress ato increase the contrast.
—OR—
Press bto decrease the contrast.
Press OK.
cPress Stop/Exit.

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Windows®
USB
Macintosh Windows®Macintosh
Wired Network
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Choose your connection type
For USB Interface Users
Windows
®
, go to page 10
Macintosh, go to page 14
For Wired Network
Windows
®
, go to page 16
Macintosh, go to page 21
Note
For Windows Server®2003/ 2008, see the Network User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.

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Windows®
USB
For USB Interface Users
(Windows
®
2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition/
Windows Vista
®
)
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Before you install
aMake sure that your computer is ON and you
are logged on with Administrator rights.
bTurn off and unplug the machine from the AC
outlet and disconnect it from your computer, if
you already connected an interface cable.
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Install MFL-Pro Suite
aPut the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM
drive. If the model name screen appears,
choose your machine. If the language screen
appears, choose your language.
bThe CD-ROM main menu will appear. Click
Initial Installation.
cClick Install MFL-Pro Suite.
IMPORTANT
• DO NOT connect the USB cable yet.
• If there are any programs running, close
them.
• The screen may differ depending on the
operating system.
• The supplied CD-ROM includes ScanSoft™
PaperPort™ 11SE. This software supports
Windows®2000 (SP4 or greater), XP (SP2 or
greater), XP Professional x64 Edition and
Windows Vista®. 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.