Brother MFC-8660DN Quick Setup Manual

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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.
Step 1
Step 2
Keep this "Quick Setup Guide", User's Guide and supplied CD-ROM in a convenient place for
quick and easy reference at all times.
Setting Up the machine
Installing the Drivers & Software
Setup is Complete!
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  • Page 1 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. Step 1 Setting Up the machine Step 2 Installing the Drivers & Software Setup is Complete! Keep this “Quick Setup Guide”, User’s Guide and supplied CD-ROM in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times.
  • Page 2 Warning Caution Warnings tell you Cautions specify what to do to prevent procedures you possible personal must follow or avoid injury. to prevent possible damage to the machine or other objects. Improper Setup Note Improper Setup Notes tell you how icons alert you to you should respond devices and...
  • Page 3: Carton Components

    ■ Getting Started Carton Components . Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) . Control Panel . Face-down Output Tray Support Flap (Support Flap) . Front Cover Drum Unit Assembly (including Toner Cartridge) USB Cable Carton components may differ from one country to another. Save all packing materials and the carton in case for any reason you must ship your machine.
  • Page 4: Control Panel

    Control Panel One Touch keys Menu keys Start key Fax and telephone 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.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Setting Up the machine Step 1 1. Install the Drum Unit and Toner Cartridge 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.
  • Page 6: Setting Up The Machine

    Step 1 Setting Up the machine Install the Drum Unit and Toner Cartridge Assembly Do NOT connect the interface cable. Connecting the interface cable is done during the software installation process. Open the front cover by pressing the front cover release button (1). Unpack the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly.
  • Page 7: Load Paper In The Paper Tray

    Load Paper in the Paper Tray Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine. While pressing the paper guide release lever (1), slide the adjusters to fit the paper size. Check that the guides are firmly in the slots. For Legal size paper, press the lever (1) located at the back of the tray and pull out the back of the paper tray.
  • Page 8: Release The Scanner Lock

    Step 1 Setting Up the machine Release the Scanner Lock Push 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).) Install the Power Cord and Phone Line Do not connect the Parallel or USB cable yet.
  • Page 9 Warning ■ The machine must be grounded using a 3-prong 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.
  • Page 10: Setting The Date And Time

    Step 1 Setting Up the machine Setting the Date and Time The machine displays the date and time, and prints it on every fax you send. Press Menu. Press 0. Press 2. Enter the last two digits of the year on the dial pad, and then press OK.
  • Page 11: Setting Your Station Id

    Setting your Station ID You should store your name and fax number to be printed on all fax pages that you send. Press Menu. Press 0. Press 3. Enter your fax number (up to 20 digits) on the dial pad, and then press OK. 03.Station ID Fax:_ Enter &...
  • Page 12: Install The Power Cord And Phone Line

    Step 1 Setting Up the machine Selecting a Receive Mode There are four possible receive modes: Choose the Receive Mode Are you connecting an external telephone or external telephone answering device to the machine? Do you use a Distinctive Ring subscriber service? Are you using the voice message function of your external telephone answering...
  • Page 13: Tone And Pulse Dialing Mode (Canada Only)

    ■ 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 http://www.brother.com/registration Go to the next page to install the drivers & software (Fax) is illuminated in Blue.
  • Page 14: Step 2

    Guide for features available when connected to a computer (e.g. Printing, Scanning and networking details). On-Line Registration You will be pointed to the Brother Product Registration Web page for quick registration of your machine. Brother Support View contact information for Brother Customer Service and how to locate a Brother Authorized Service Center.
  • Page 15 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 USB Interface Cable Users ...
  • Page 16: For Usb Interface Cable Users

    Yes if you agree to the Software Licence Agreement. Choose Local Connection, and then click Next. The installation will continue. If you want to install the PS driver (Brother’s BR-Script Driver), choose Custom Install and then follow the on-screen instructions. When ®...
  • Page 17 It will take a few seconds for the installation screens to appear. The installation of the Brother drivers will automatically start. The installation screens appear one after another. Please wait, it will take a few seconds for all the screens to appear.
  • Page 18: For Parallel Interface Cable Users (For Windows ® 98/98Se/Me/2000 Professional/Xp/Xp Professional X64 Edition)

    Yes if you agree to the Software License Agreement. Choose Local Connection, and then click Next. The installation will continue. If you want to install the PS driver (Brother’s BR-Script Driver), choose Custom Install and then follow the on-screen instructions. When ®...
  • Page 19 DO NOT plug in the power cord before connecting the parallel interface cable. It may cause damage to your machine. Brother recommends that you connect the machine directly to your computer. Plug in the power cord and turn on the machine.
  • Page 20 Finish and wait as the PC restarts ® Windows and continues the installation. After the computer restarts, the installation of the Brother drivers will automatically start. Follow the instructions on the screen. ® (For Windows 2000 Professional/XP/ XP Professional x64 Edition, you must be logged on with Administrator rights.)
  • Page 21 The CD-ROM main menu will appear. Click Install MFL-Pro Suite. If this window does not appear, use Windows Explorer to run the setup.exe program from the root folder of the Brother CD-ROM. After reading and accepting the ScanSoft PaperPort Yes.
  • Page 22: For Windows Nt ® Workstation Version 4.0 Users

    Yes if you agree to the Software License Agreement. Choose Local Connection, and then click Next. The installation will continue. If you want to install the PS driver (Brother’s BR-Script Driver), choose 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.
  • Page 23 The CD-ROM main menu will appear. Click Install MFL-Pro Suite. If this window does not appear, use Windows Explorer to run the setup.exe program from the root folder of the Brother CD-ROM. After reading and accepting the ScanSoft ® PaperPort SE License Agreement, click Yes.
  • Page 24: For Network Interface Cable Users (For Windows ® 98/98Se/Me/Nt/2000 Professional/Xp/Xp Professional X64 Edition)

    (For Windows 98/98SE/Me/NT/2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition) Choose Network Connection and then click Next. If you want to install the PS driver (Brother’s BR-Script Driver), choose 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.
  • Page 25 3 Click the Add button. 4 To add port 54925 for network scanning, enter the information below: 1) In Description of service: - Enter any description, for example “Brother Scanner” (without the inverted commas). 2) In Name or IP address (for example 192.168.0.12) of the computer...
  • Page 26: For Usb Interface Cable Users

    Step 2 Installing the Drivers & Software For USB Interface Cable Users For Mac OS Make sure that you have finished the instructions from Step 1 “Setting Up the machine” on pages 4 - 11. Turn off and unplug the machine from the AC outlet and disconnect it from your ®...
  • Page 27 Click the Brother Laser icon. On the right side of the Chooser, choose the machine to which you want to print. Close the Chooser. The printer and scanner drivers have been installed. The ControlCenter2 is not supported in ® Mac OS 9.x.
  • Page 28: For Mac Os ® 9.1 To 9.2

    ® Macintosh or if you are overwriting a previously installed version of the Brother software. If you encounter this problem continue with the installation but skip Step 9. You should choose your Brother machine from the Model pull-down list in the main screen of ControlCenter2 (For details, see the Software User’s Guide on CD-ROM).
  • Page 29 DO NOT connect the machine to a USB port on a keyboard or a non- powered USB hub. Plug in the power cord and turn on the machine. Choose USB and then click OK. Click Go, then choose Application. Double-click the Utilities folder. Double-click the Print Setup Utility icon.
  • Page 30 To install Presto! PageManager Presto! PageManager icon and follow the on-screen instructions. ® When Presto! PageManager OCR capability is added to the Brother ControlCenter2. You can easily scan, share, and organize photos and documents using ® ® Presto! PageManager ®...
  • Page 31: For Network Interface Cable Users

    For Network Interface Cable Users ® For Mac OS 9.1 to 9.2 Make sure that you have finished the instructions from Step 1 “Setting Up the machine” on pages 4 - 11. Turn off and unplug the machine from the AC outlet.
  • Page 32 Step 2 Installing the Drivers & Software For Network Interface Cable Users Click the Brother Laser (IP) icon, and then choose BRN_XXXXXX. Close the Chooser. XXXXXX are the last six digits of the Ethernet address. The Printer driver has been installed.
  • Page 33: For Mac Os ® 9.1 To 9.2

    Brother software. If you encounter this problem continue with the installation skipping Steps 9 to 12. You should select your Brother machine from the Model pull-down list in the main screen of ControlCenter2. (For details, see the Software Use’s Guide on CD-ROM.)
  • Page 34 Step 2 Installing the Drivers & Software For Network Interface Cable Users Choose Network and then click OK. If you want to use the Scan key on the machine, you must check Register your computer with the "Scan To" functions at the machine box and enter a name you want to use for your Macintosh Name.
  • Page 35 CD-ROM. To install Presto! Presto! PageManager icon and follow the on-screen instructions. ® When Presto! PageManager OCR capability is added to the Brother ControlCenter2. You can also easily scan, share, and organize photos and documents ® using Presto! PageManager ®...
  • Page 36: For Network Users And Administrators

    Put the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The opening screen will appear automatically. Follow the on-screen instructions. Click the Install Optional Applications icon on the main menu screen. Click BRAdmin Professional and follow the on-screen instructions. ® users) ® is designed to manage your Brother network...
  • Page 37 Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway, and then click the OK button. The address information will be saved to the machine. For more information on network administration, please see the Network User’s Guide in the programs menu or go to http://solutions.brother.com...
  • Page 38: Bradmin Light Configuration Utility (For Mac Os ® X Users)

    BRAdmin Light configuration utility (For Mac OS The Brother BRAdmin Light software is a Java™ application that is designed for the Apple Mac ® X environment. It supports some of the features of the Windows BRAdmin Professional software. For example, using the BRAdmin Light software, you can change some network settings on Brother’s network ready printers and multifunction devices.
  • Page 39: Options And Consumables

    500 sheets. Replacement Consumables When the time comes to replace consumables, an error message will be indicated on the LCD. For more information about the consumables for your machine, visit http://solutions.brother.com or contact your local Brother re-seller. Drum Unit DR-520 Memory You can expand the memory by installing a (144-pin DIMM) memory module.
  • Page 40: Compilation And Publication

    The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice. Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications and materials contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to the publication.
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