Brother MFC-J5910DW User manual

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Start Here MFC-J5910DW
Quick Setup Guide
CEE-ENG Version 0
Please read the Product Safety Guide first before you set up your machine. Then, please read this Quick Setup
Guide for the correct setup and installation.
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Unpack the machine
WARNING
Plastic bags are used in the packing of your machine. To avoid danger of suffocation, keep these
plastic bags away from babies and children. Plastic bags are not toys.
aRemove the protective tape and film covering the machine, and also from the LCD.
WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injuries.
CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injuries.

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Load plain A4 paper
aPull the paper tray completely out of the
machine.
bOpen the output paper tray cover.
cWith both hands, gently press and slide the
paper length guide aand then the paper side
guides bto fit the paper size.
Make sure that the triangular marks con the
paper length guide aand paper side guides b
line up with the mark for the paper size you are
using.
dFan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams
and misfeeds.
eCheck that the paper is flat in the tray.
fGently adjust the paper side guides to the
paper with both hands.
gClose the output paper tray cover. Check that
the paper is flat in the tray and below the
maximum paper mark.
hSlowly push the paper tray completely into the
machine.
iWhile holding the paper tray in place, pull out
the paper support until it clicks, and then unfold
the paper support flap.
Note
Always make sure that the paper is not curled or
wrinkled.
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B5JIS
A4
B5JIS
EXE
Photo 2LL
4×6in
10×15cm
A4 B4JIS
LT R
LGL
LGR
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IMPORTANT
Be careful that you do not push the paper in
too far; it may lift at the back of the tray and
cause paper feed problems.

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Connect the power cord
and telephone line
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.
aConnect the power cord.
b
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Install the ink cartridges
CAUTION
If ink gets in your eyes, wash it out with water at
once and call a doctor if you are concerned.
aMake sure that the power is turned on.
bOpen the ink cartridge cover.
cRemove the orange protective part.
dLift the scanner cover until it locks securely into
the open position.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT connect the USB cable yet (if you are
using a USB cable).
IMPORTANT
The telephone line cord MUST be connected
to the socket on the machine marked LINE.
Note
Make sure you install the Introductory ink
cartridges included with your machine first.

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eStore the orange protective part in the holder
inside the machine as shown.
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gUnpack the ink cartridge.
hTake care to match the colour of the lever with
the cartridge colour.
Install each ink cartridge in the direction of the
arrow on the label.
iGently push the back of the ink cartridge
marked “PUSH” until it clicks. After all the ink
cartridges are installed close the ink cartridge
cover.
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Check the print quality
aWhen the preparation process has finished, the
LCD shows Set Paper and Press Start.
Press Start.
bCheck the quality of the four colour blocks on
the sheet. (black/yellow/cyan/magenta)
cIf all lines are clear and visible, press Yes to
finish the quality check and go to step 6.
If you can see missing short lines, press No and
follow the steps on the LCD.
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Choose your language
aPress Menu.
bPress sor tto display Initial Setup.
Press Initial Setup.
cPress sor tto display Local Language.
Press Local Language.
dPress sor tto display your language and
press the desired language.
ePress Stop/Exit.
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IMPORTANT
DO NOT shake the ink cartridges. If ink stains
your skin or clothing, wash with soap or
detergent at once.
Note
The machine will prepare the ink tube system for
printing. This process will take approximately four
minutes. Do not turn off the machine.

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Choose a Receive Mode
There are four possible receive modes: Fax Only,
Fax/Tel, Manual and External TAD.
aPress Menu.
bPress sor tto display Initial Setup.
Press Initial Setup.
cPress Receive Mode.
dPress sor tto display Fax Only, Fax/Tel,
External TAD or Manual.
Press the desired receive mode.
ePress Stop/Exit.
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Set the date and time
aPress Menu.
bPress sor tto display Initial Setup.
Press Initial Setup.
cPress Date&Time.
dEnter the last two digits of the year on the
Touchscreen, and then press OK.
To move the cursor to the left, press and
re-enter the number.
eRepeat for month/day/time in 24-hour format.
fPress Stop/Exit.
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Enter personal
information (Station ID)
You should store your name and fax number to be
printed on all fax pages that you send.
aPress Menu.
bPress sor tto display Initial Setup.
Press Initial Setup.
cPress sor tto display Station ID.
Press Station ID.
dEnter your fax number (up to 20 digits) on the
Touchscreen, and then press OK.
eEnter your name (up to 20 characters) using
the Touchscreen, and then press OK.
fPress Stop/Exit.
Do you want to use the telephone features of your
machine (if available) or an external telephone or
external telephone answering device connected on the
same line as the machine?
Your machine
automatically answers
every call as a fax.
Your machine controls
the line and
automatically answers
every call. If the call is
not a fax, the telephone
will ring for you to pick
up the call.
Your external telephone
answering device (TAD)
automatically answers
every call. Voice
messages are stored
on the external TAD.
Fax messages are
printed.
You control the
telephone line and must
answer every call
yourself.
Do you want the machine to
answer fax and telephone calls
automatically?
Manual
Fax Only
Fax/Tel
External TAD
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
Are you using the voice message
function of an external telephone
answering device?
Note
If you make a mistake and want to start again,
press Stop/Exit and go back to a.

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Set Tone or Pulse dialling
mode
aPress Menu.
bPress sor tto display Initial Setup.
Press Initial Setup.
cPress sor tto display Tone/Pulse.
Press Tone/Pulse.
dPress Pulse (or Tone).
ePress Stop/Exit.
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Set the telephone line
type
aPress Menu.
bPress sor tto display Initial Setup.
Press Initial Setup.
cPress sor tto display Phone Line Set.
Press Phone Line Set.
dPress sor tto display Normal, PBX or ISDN.
Press the desired telephone line type.
ePress Stop/Exit.
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Set the telephone line
compatibility (VoIP)
If you are connecting the machine to a VoIP service
(over the Internet) you need to change the
compatibility setting.
aPress Menu.
bPress sor tto display Initial Setup.
Press Initial Setup.
cPress sor tto display Compatibility.
Press Compatibility.
dPress sor tto display Basic(for VoIP).
Press Basic(for VoIP).
ePress Stop/Exit.
Note
If you choose PBX the machine will then ask you
to set the Dial Prefix. uuBasic User’s Guide:
Setting the Telephone Line Type
Note
If you are using an analogue telephone line you
can skip this step.

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Windows®Macintosh Windows®Macintosh
USB Wired Network Wireless Network
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Choose your connection type
These installation instructions are for Windows®XP/XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows Vista®, Windows®7,
and Mac OS X (versions 10.4.11, 10.5.x and 10.6.x).
Note
• For Windows Server®2003/2008/2008 R2, the drivers can be found from your model’s download page at
http://solutions.brother.com/.
• If your computer does not have a CD-ROM drive you can download the latest drivers, manuals and utilities
for your model from the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/. Some software
applications included on the CD-ROM may not be available as a download.
For USB interface cable
Windows
®
, go to page 8
Macintosh, go to page 10
For Wired Network
Windows
®
, go to page 12
Macintosh, go to page 14
For Wireless Network
Windows
®
and Macintosh,
go to page 15

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Windows®
USB
For USB interface users
(Windows®XP Home/XP Professional/Windows Vista®/Windows®7)
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Before you install
Make sure that your computer is ON and you are
logged on with Administrator rights.
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Install MFL-Pro Suite
aPut the supplied installer CD-ROM into your
CD-ROM drive. Follow the on-screen
instructions.
bThe CD-ROM Top menu will appear. Click
Initial Installation.
cClick Install MFL-Pro Suite and click Yes if
you accept the license agreements. Follow the
on-screen instructions.
dChoose Local Connection (USB), and then
click Next. The installation continues.
eWhen this screen appears, go to the next step.
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Connect the USB cable
a
b
USB

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Windows®
USB
Windows®Macintosh
USB
c
d
eThe installation will continue automatically.
The installation screens appear one after
another.
fWhen the On-Line Registration screen is
displayed, make your selection and follow the
on-screen instructions.
gIf you do not want to set your machine as the
Default printer, uncheck Set as Default Printer
and then click Next.
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Finish and restart
aClick Finish to restart your computer.
After restarting the computer, you must be
logged on with Administrator rights.
bThe following screens will appear.
• When the Check for Firmware Updates
screen appears, choose the firmware
update setting you want and click OK.
• When the Brother Product Research &
Support Program starts up, follow the
on-screen instructions.
Now go to
Proceed to Install Optional Applications on
page 22.
IMPORTANT
Make sure that the cable does not restrict the
cover from closing, or an error may occur.
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Note
Internet access is required for the firmware
update and the Brother Product Research &
Support Program.
Finish
The installation is now
complete.
Note
XML Paper Specification Printer Driver
The XML Paper Specification Printer Driver is the
most suitable driver for Windows Vista®and
Windows®7 when printing from applications that
use the XML Paper Specification documents.
Please download the latest driver by accessing
the Brother Solutions Center at
http://solutions.brother.com/.

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Macintosh
USB
For USB interface users (Mac OS X 10.4.11, 10.5.x, 10.6.x)
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Before you install
Make sure your machine is connected to the power
and your Macintosh is ON. You must be logged on
with Administrator rights.
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Connect the USB cable
a
b
c
d
IMPORTANT
DO NOT connect the machine to a USB port on
a keyboard or a non-powered USB hub.
Connect the machine directly to your
Macintosh.
IMPORTANT
Make sure that the cable does not restrict the
cover from closing, or an error may occur.
USB
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