Brother MFC-L6900DW User manual

Unpack the machine and check the components
NOTE:
• Manuals in Spanish for this model are available on the Brother Solutions Center.
(USA only): solutions.brother.com/manuals
Los manuales en español de este modelo están disponibles en el Brother
Solutions Center. (Solamente en los Estados Unidos):
solutions.brother.com/manuals
• You must purchase the correct interface cable for the interface you want to use.
USB cable
We recommend using a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no more than
6 feet (2 meters) long.
Network cable
Use a straight-through Category 5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable.
• The illustrations in this Quick Setup Guide show the MFC-L6900DW.
Remove the packing materials and install the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly
Load paper in the paper tray
Connect the power cord and turn on the
machine
Select your language
(if needed)
Drum Unit
(pre-installed)
Starter Toner Cartridge Installation CD‑ROM
Quick Setup Guide Product Safety Guide Basic User's Guide
AC Power Cord Telephone Line Cord
1. On the machine’s Touchscreen, press
[Settings] > [All Settings] >
[Initial Setup] >
[Local Language].
2. Press your language.
3. Press .
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5
2
1
Adjust the paper
guides.
Back Front
Connect the telephone line cord
If you do not plan to use the fax feature on this machine, go to step .
4
Configure the machine for faxing
If you do not plan to use the fax feature on this machine, go to step .
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A. Set the date and time
Press [Settings] >
[All Settings] >
[Initial Setup] >
[Date & Time].
Date
1. Press [Date].
2. Enter the last two digits for the
year using the Touchscreen,
and then press [OK].
3. Enter the two digits for the
month using the Touchscreen,
and then press [OK].
4. Enter the two digits for the day
using the Touchscreen, and
then press [OK].
Clock Type
1. Press [Clock Type].
2. Press [12h Clock] or
[24h Clock].
Time
1. Press [Time].
2. Enter the time using the
Touchscreen.
12h Clock only
Press [AM/PM] to
select [AM] or [PM].
3. Press [OK].
4. Press .
NOTE:
• For more information on using the fax feature, see the Basic User's Guide.
• Your machine is programmed to automatically receive faxes. To change this default mode, see the Basic User's Guide.
B. Set the Station ID
Press [Settings] > [All Settings] >
[Initial Setup] > [Station ID].
Fax number
1. Press [Fax].
2. Enter your fax number (up to 20 digits) using
the Touchscreen, and then press [OK].
Telephone number
1. Press [Tel].
2. Enter your telephone number (up to 20 digits)
using the Touchscreen, and then press [OK].
Name
1. Press [Name].
2. Enter your name (up to 20 characters) using
the Touchscreen, and then press [OK].
3. Press .
Remove the orange part. Remove the orange part.
Quick Setup Guide
MFC‑L6750DW / MFC‑L6900DW
Read the Product Safety Guide first, then read this Quick
Setup Guide for the correct installation procedure.
The latest manuals are available at the Brother Solutions
Center: solutions.brother.com/manuals.
Watch our Video FAQs for
help with setting up your
Brother machine:
solutions.brother.com/videos.
D005J6001-02
USA/CAN
Version B

Finish
Connect your machine and install software
Macintosh/Windows®computer without CD‑ROM drive
Download the full driver and software package from
the Brother Solutions Center.
(Macintosh) solutions.brother.com/mac
(Windows®) solutions.brother.com/windows
Finish
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Follow the on-screen instructions
to continue installation.
Print and scan using your mobile device
If using a wireless network connection:
When the Wireless Device Setup screen
appears, select Setup without a USB cable
(Recommended).
NOTE:
• When finished, restart your computer.
• If connection is unsuccessful, see Cannot set up
your machine? below.
Download “Brother iPrint&Scan” to start using your machine with mobile devices.
solutions.brother.com/ips
NOTE:
If the Brother screen does not appear automatically,
click (Start) > Computer (My Computer).
(For Windows®8: click the (File Explorer) icon
on the taskbar, and then go to Computer (This
PC).)
Double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then
double-click start.exe.
Windows®computer with CD‑ROM drive
Choose your Connection Type:
AirPrint is available for OS X and iOS users.
For more information, see the AirPrint Guide on your model’s Manuals
web page.
solutions.brother.com/manuals
Follow the on-screen instructions
to continue installation.
When instructed, go to your machine’s LCD. Follow the on-screen instructions
to continue installation.
Before printing from your mobile device, your machine must be configured according to step or Alternate wireless configuration method (Setup Wizard).
NOTE:
If the LCD screen is blank, press to wake up the device.
Alternate wireless configuration method (Setup Wizard)
Press > [Setup Wizard] > [Yes].Select the SSID.
Enter the Network key.
NOTE:
For information on how to enter text, see
the printed Basic User's Guide.
To use with your computer, follow Step until the Select Machine
screen appears, listing all machines in your network.
If you cannot find this information, ask your network
administrator or wireless access point/router
manufacturer.
The LCD displays
[Connected].
Find your
SSID: XXXXXXX
Network key: XXXX
To use with your mobile device, go to Print and scan using your mobile device.
Follow the on-screen instructions
to continue installation.
Select your machine. Finish
NOTE:
• When finished, restart your computer.
• If connection is unsuccessful, see Cannot set up
your machine? below.
Restart your wireless access point/router.
Cannot set up your machine?
Wired network
USB
Wireless network
Disconnect the cable. Restart your machine,
computer and/or mobile
device.
Repeat .
Go to Alternate wireless
configuration method (Setup Wizard).
NOTE:
If you repeat these steps and connection is still unsuccessful, please visit the Brother Solutions Center at: http://support.brother.com.
a. Press the WiFi icon on
the LCD.
b. Press [WLAN
Assistant].
Brother regularly updates firmware to add features and fix identified problems.
To check for the latest firmware, visit solutions.brother.com/up1.
Brother support website http://support.brother.com