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MFC-680CN
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 Driver & Software
Setup is Complete!
Keep this Quick Setup Guide, the User’s Guide and the supplied CD-ROM in a convenient place for
quick and easy reference at all times.
Quick Setup Guide
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1 Symbols used in this guide Caution Improper Setup Warning Warnings tell you what to do to prevent Cautions specify procedures you must Improper Setup icons alert you to possible personal injury. follow or avoid to prevent possible devices and operations that are not damage to the machine or other objects. compatible with the machine. User’s Guide, Software User’s Guide or Note Network User’s Guide Notes tell you how you should respond Indicates reference to the User’s Guide, to a
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Table of Contents Getting Started Carton components...................................................................................................................................... 2 Control panel................................................................................................................................................ 3 STEP 1 – Setting Up the Machine Removing the protective parts ..........................................................................................
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Getting Started 1 1 Carton components Carton components may vary from one country to another. Save all packing materials and the carton in case for any reason you must ship your machine. Quick Setup Guide CD-ROM User’s Guide Telephone Line Cord Power Cord Telephone Handset Side Cover Black (LC1000BK) Yellow (LC1000Y) Cyan (LC1000C) Magenta (LC1000M) The ink cartridges are on top of the paper tray. See Removing the protective parts on page 4 Ink Cartridges An interface cable i
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Getting Started 2 Control panel 11 10 9 8 7 6 M Mem. Mem. em. Fax Fax Fax 12:45 1 12:45 2:45 21.12.2007 2 21.12.2007 1.12.2007 12 1 2 3 4 5 1 Dial Pad 7 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) 2 Telephone keys 8 Ink Management key 3 Mode keys 9 Fax Preview key 4 Menu keys 10 Microphone 5 Start keys 11 Power Save key 6 Stop/Exit key 12 TAD (Telephone Answering Device) keys For the details of the control panel, see Control panel overview in Chapter 1 of the User’s Guide. 3
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Setting Up the Machine STEP 1 1 1 Removing the protective 3 Loading paper parts 2 You can load up to 100 sheets of 80 g/m 1 Remove the protective tape and film covering paper. the scanner glass. For details, see Acceptable paper and other media in Chapter 2 of the User’s Guide. 2 Remove the foam bag (1) containing the ink cartridges from on top of the paper tray. 1 Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine and lift the output paper tray cover (1). 1 Improper Setup DO NO
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Setting Up the Machine 3 Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams 5 Gently adjust the paper side guides with both and misfeeds. hands to fit the paper. Make sure that the paper guides touch the edges of the paper. 4 Gently put the paper into the paper tray print side down and top edge first. Check that the paper is flat in the tray. Note 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. 6 Close the output
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Setting Up the Machine STEP 1 8 While holding the paper tray in place, pull out 2 Connect the telephone line cord. Connect one the paper support until it clicks, and then end of the telephone line cord to the socket on unfold the paper support flap . the machine marked LINE and the other end to a modular wall socket. Note Do not use the paper support flap for Legal size paper. Note Improper Setup You can use the photo paper tray which is located DO NOT connect the interface cable. o
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Setting Up the Machine 3 Pull all the lock release levers down and Note remove the yellow protective part (1). If you are sharing one telephone line with an external telephone answering machine, connect it as shown below. Set the receive mode to ‘Manual’ if you have an external answering machine. For details, see Connecting an external TAD (telephone answering device) in Chapter 7 of the User’s Guide. 1 5 Installing the ink cartridges Note Do not throw away the yellow protect
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Setting Up the Machine STEP 1 7 Lift each lock release lever and gently push it until it clicks, and then close the ink cartridge Improper Setup cover. DO NOT touch the area shown in the illustration below. Note If the protective yellow cap comes off when you Note open the bag, the cartridge will not be damaged. If the LCD prompts you to re-insert the ink cartridge correctly, after you install the ink 6 Install each ink cartridge in the direction of the cartridges, check that the
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Setting Up the Machine Caution 6 Print quality check • DO NOT take out ink cartridges if you do not need to replace them. If you do so, it may reduce the ink quantity and the machine will not know the 1 Make sure A4, Letter or Legal size paper is quantity of ink left in the cartridge. loaded in the paper tray. • DO NOT shake the ink cartridges. If ink stains your Press Colour Start. skin or clothing, wash with soap or detergent at The machine starts printing the Print Quality once. Check
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Setting Up the Machine STEP 1 3 The LCD shows: 7 Setting the LCD contrast Is Quality OK? You can adjust the LCD contrast for a sharper and more vivid display. If you are having difficulty reading Yes Press the LCD, try changing the contrast setting. No Press 1 Press Menu. If all lines are clear and visible, press 2 Press a or b to choose General Setup. 1 (Yes) on the dial pad to finish the quality Press OK. check. If you can see missing short lines, press 3 Press a or b to choose LC
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Setting Up the Machine 7 Enter the time in 24-hour format on the dial 8 Setting the date and time pad, and then press OK. Date&Time The machine displays the date and time, and if you Time: set up the station ID it will add it to each fax you send. 15:25 1 Press Menu. 2 Press a or b to choose Initial Setup. MENU Input & Press OK Press OK. (e.g. Enter 1 5, 2 5 for 15:25.) 3 Press a or b to choose Date&Time. 8 Press Stop/Exit. Press OK. 4 Enter the last two digits of the year on the
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Setting Up the Machine STEP 1 Note 11 Setting the telephone line • See the following chart for entering your name. type • If you need to enter a character that is on the same key as the last character, press to move the If you are connecting the machine to a line that cursor to the right. features PBX or ISDN to send and receive faxes, it is • If you entered a letter incorrectly and want to necessary to change the telephone line type change it, press or to move the cursor to accord
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Setting Up the Machine 1 Press Menu. 12 Choosing a Receive Mode 2 Press a or b to choose Initial Setup. Press OK. There are three possible receive modes: Fax Only, Fax/Tel and Manual. 3 Press a or b to choose Receive Mode. Are you using the built-in See Digital TAD in 4 Press or to choose the mode. TAD? Chapter 9 of the Yes Press OK. User's Guide. No 5 Press Stop/Exit. Do you want to use the telephone features of your machine (if available) or an external telephone or external telep
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Supplied CD-ROM ‘MFL-Pro Suite’ 1 1 Supplied CD-ROM ‘MFL-Pro Suite’ ® ® Windows Macintosh Install MFL-Pro Suite Start Here OSX You can install the MFL-Pro Suite software and You can install the MFL-Pro Suite that includes the multifunction drivers. printer driver, scanner driver, Brother ControlCenter2 ® and BRAdmin Light for Mac OS X 10.2.4 or greater. Install Other Drivers or Utilities You can install additional MFL-Pro Suite software Presto! PageManager utilities, install withou
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Installing the Driver & Software STEP 2 Follow the instructions on this page for your operating system and interface. For the latest drivers, documentation, and to find the best solution for your problem, access the Brother Solution Center directly from the CD-ROM / Driver or visit http://solutions.brother.com. ® Windows For USB Interface Users ® (For Windows 2000 Professional/XP/ XP Professional x64 Edition/Windows Vista™) ........................................................... 16 For Netwo
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Installing the Driver & Software STEP 2 ® Windows 1 1 For USB Interface Users ® (For Windows 2000 Professional/XP/ XP Professional x64 Edition/Windows Vista™) 4 The CD-ROM main menu will appear. Click Important Install MFL-Pro Suite. Make sure that you have finished the instructions from STEP 1 Setting Up the Machine on pages 4 through 13. Note • The supplied CD-ROM includes ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE. This software supports ® Windows 2000 (SP4 or greater), XP (SP2 or greater), XP Pro
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Installing the Driver & Software ® Windows 5 After reading and accepting the ScanSoft™ 9 When this screen appears, go to the next step. PaperPort™ 11SE License Agreement, click Yes. 10 Using both hands, use the plastic tabs on both sides of the machine to lift the scanner cover until it locks securely into the open position. 6 The installation of ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE will automatically start and is followed by the installation of MFL-Pro Suite. 7 When the Brother MFL-Pro Suite So
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Installing the Driver & Software STEP 2 ® Windows 12 Carefully guide the USB cable into the trench 14 Turn on the machine by connecting the power as shown below, following the trench around cord. and toward the back of the machine. Then, connect the cable to your computer. 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 Improper Setup appear. • DO NOT conn
