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MFC-845CW
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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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. Note User’s Guide, Software User’s Guide or Network User’s Guide Notes tell you how you should respond Indicates reference to the User’s Guide, to a si
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Table of Contents Getting Started Carton components...................................................................................................................................... 2 Control panel................................................................................................................................................ 3 STEP1 – Setting Up the Machine Removing the protective parts ...........................................................................................
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Getting Started 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 Test Sheet (USA only) Accessory Order Form Side Cover Cordless Handset Battery and Battery Cover Black (LC51BK) Yellow (LC51Y) Cyan (LC51C) Magenta (LC51M) Ink Cartridges An interface cable is not a standard accessory. You need to pu
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Getting Started Control panel 1 Microphone 8 On/Off key 2 Speaker Phone key 9 Stop/Exit key 3 Dial Pad 10 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) 4 Telephone keys 11 Ink key 5 Mode keys 12 Fax Preview key 6 Menu keys 13 Message Center keys 7 Start 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 STEP1 1 1 Removing the protective 3 Installing the battery parts 1 Make sure you remove the battery, battery cover and cordless handset from the carton. 1 Remove the protective tape and film covering the scanner glass. 2 Remove the foam bag containing the ink cartridges from on top of the paper tray. Improper Setup DO NOT connect the interface cable. Connecting the interface cable is done during the software installation process. 2 Connecting the cradle p
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Setting Up the Machine 4 Place the battery in the position shown. 4 Charging the battery 1 Place the cordless handset on the cradle with the dial pad facing forward. 5 Install the battery cover by sliding it onto the back of the handset. Note • After replacement, you should set the date and time. (See Date and Time in the Digital Cordless Handset User’s Guide.) • The LCD of the handset will display “Seaching for Base Unit” or “Base Unit not detected” until the initial setup of the
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Setting Up the Machine STEP1 6 Position the antenna on the 1 base unit 1 Move the antenna to the up position as shown below. 2 Press and slide the paper side guides (1) and paper length guide (2) to fit the paper size. 1 Note Avoid using in an area where it is difficult for radio waves to penetrate such as in a reinforced concrete building, near metal furniture or doors. If you have purchased an optional cordless handset, see Optionnal Cordless Handset in the Digital Cordless
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Setting Up the Machine 7 Slowly push the paper tray completely into the Note machine. When you use Legal size paper, press and hold the universal guide release button (1) as you slide out the front of the paper tray. 8 While holding the paper tray in place, pull out the paper support ( ) until it clicks, and then unfold the paper support flap ( ). 1 5 Gently adjust the paper side guides with both hands to fit the paper. Make sure that the paper side guides and paper length guide t
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Setting Up the Machine STEP1 Note 8 Connecting the phone line If you are sharing one phone line with an external telephone answering machine, connect it as shown below. 1 Connect the telephone line cord. Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the jack on the machine marked LINE and the other end to a modular wall jack. Set the receive mode to ‘Manual’ if you have an external answering machine. For details, see Connecting an external TAD (telephone answering device) in
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Setting Up the Machine Note 10 Installing the ink cartridges Do not throw away the yellow protective part. You will need it if you transport the machine. Warning 4 Take out the ink cartridge. If ink gets in your eyes, wash them out with water at once, and if irritation occurs consult a doctor. 1 Make sure that the power is turned on. The LCD shows: No Cartridge Black Yellow Cyan Magenta 2 Open the ink cartridge cover (1). 5 Carefully remove the protective yellow cap (1). 1 1 3 Pul
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Setting Up the Machine STEP1 6 Install each ink cartridge in the direction of the arrow on the label. Cleaning Take care to match the color of the lock release iiiii lever (1) with the cartridge color (2), as shown in the diagram below. Preparing System Approx 4 Minutes Caution 2 • 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 quantity of ink left in the cartridge. • DO NOT shake the i
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Setting Up the Machine 5 Do one of the following: 11 Print quality check If all lines are clear and visible, press 1 (Yes) on the dial pad to finish the quality check. 1 After the cleaning cycle is finished, the LCD If you can see missing short lines, press shows: 2 (No) on the dial pad and go to step6. OK Poor Set Paper and Press 6 The LCD asks you if the print quality is OK for black and color. Press 1 (Yes) or 2 (No) on the dial pad. 2 Make sure paper is loaded in the paper
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Setting Up the Machine STEP1 5 Enter the two digits for the month on the dial 12 Setting the LCD contrast pad, and then press OK. Date/Time You can adjust the LCD contrast for a sharper and more vivid display. If you are having difficulty reading Month: the LCD, try changing the contrast setting. 03 1 Press Menu. 2 Press a or b to choose General Setup. Press OK. (e.g. Enter 0 3 for March.) 3 Press a or b to choose LCD Settings. 6 Enter the two digits for the day on the dial pad, Press O
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Setting Up the Machine 6 Press Stop/Exit. 14 Setting your station ID Note You should store your name and fax number to be If you make a mistake and want to start again, printed on all fax pages that you send. press Stop/Exit and go back to step 1. 1 Press Menu. For details, see Entering Text in Appendix C 2 Press a or b to choose Initial Setup. of the User's Guide. Press OK. Note 3 Press a or b to choose Station ID. Press OK. (USA only) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 4 E
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Setting Up the Machine STEP1 4 Press a or b to choose the mode. 16 Choosing a Receive Mode Press OK. 5 Press Stop/Exit. There are three possible receive modes: Fax Only, Fax/Tel and Manual. For details, see Using receive modes in Chapter 6 of the User's Guide. 17 Setting up the Message Center You must record an outgoing message in order to use the Message Center mode. 1 Record the Message Center outgoing message (Msg Ctr OGM). See Outgoing Message (OGM) in Chapter 9 of the User’s
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Setting Up the Machine Note 18 Sending in the Product You will receive a confirmation fax of your Product Registration and Test Sheet Registration. (USA only) You can also register your product online using the On-Line Registration link from the installation CD- ROM or visit http://www.brother.com/registration. 1 Fill out the Product Registration and Test Sheet. Now go to Go to Supplied CD-ROM ‘MFL-Pro Suite’ on the next page to install the drivers. 2 Put the sheet face down in the
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Supplied CD-ROM ‘MFL-Pro Suite’ 1 Supplied CD-ROM ‘MFL-Pro Suite’ ® ® Windows Macintosh Start Here OSX Install MFL-Pro Suite 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 and the Brother ® ControlCenter2 for Mac OS 10.2.4 or greater. Install Other Drivers or Utilities Presto! PageManager You can install additional MFL-Pro Suite software ® ® ® utilities, install without PaperPor
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Installing the Driver & Software STEP2 Follow the instructions on this page for your operating system and interface. For the latest drivers and documentations and to find the best solution for your problem or question, access the Brother Solutions Center directly from the driver or visit http://solutions.brother.com. ® Windows For USB Interface Users ® (For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition).... 18 For Wired Network Interface Users ® (For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2
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Installing the Driver & Software STEP2 ® Windows 1 For USB Interface Users ® (For Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition) 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 15. Note • Please close any applications running before installing MFL-Pro Suite. • Make sure there are no media cards in the media drive of the machine. 1 U
