Brother mfc490w, Quick Start Manual

Page 1: ...e keep these bags away from babies and children a Remove the protective tape and film covering the scanner glass b Remove the green protective packing a by lifting the front of the machine and then pulling down on the packing part c Remove the plastic bag b containing the ink cartridges from on top of the paper tray d Make sure you have all components WARNING Warnings tell you what to do to preven...

Page 2: ...ing the paper tray in place pull out the paper support until it clicks and then unfold the paper support flap 3 Connect the power cord and telephone line a Connect the power cord WARNING The machine must be fitted with an earthed plug b WARNING Since the machine is grounded through the power outlet you can protect yourself from potentially hazardous electrical conditions on the telephone network b...

Page 3: ...he ink cartridges are installed close the ink cartridge cover 5 Check the print quality a Press Colour Start b Check the quality of the four colour blocks on the sheet black yellow cyan magenta c If all lines are clear and visible press 1 Yes on the dial pad to finish the quality check If you can see missing short lines press 2 No on the dial pad and go to d d The LCD asks you if the print quality...

Page 4: ...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 sto...

Page 5: ...information station ID You should store your name and fax number to be printed on all fax pages that you send a Press Menu b Press a or b to choose Initial Setup Press OK c Press a or b to choose Station ID Press OK d Enter your fax number up to 20 digits on the dial pad and then press OK To enter a for international codes press l e Enter your name up to 20 characters using the dial pad and then p...

Page 6: ...Press a or b to choose Tone Pulse d Press d or c to choose Pulse or Tone Press OK e Press Stop Exit 11 Set the telephone line type a Press Menu b Press a or b to choose Initial Setup Press OK c Press a or b to choose Phone Line Set d Press d or c to choose Normal PBX or ISDN Press OK e Press Stop Exit ...

Page 7: ...d Network Wireless Network 12 Choose your connection type 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 16 ...

Page 8: ...lready connected an interface cable 14 Install MFL Pro Suite a Put the supplied CD ROM into your CD ROM drive Follow the on screen instructions b The CD ROM main menu will appear Click Install MFL Pro Suite c Follow the on screen instructions d Choose Local Connection and then click Next The installation continues e When this screen appears go to the next step 15 Connect the USB cable a b c Import...

Page 9: ...played make your selection and follow the on screen instructions 17 Finish and restart a Click Finish to restart your computer After restarting the computer you must be logged on with Administrator rights Now go to Proceed to Install Optional Applications on page 22 1 3 2 Important DO NOT cancel any of the screens during the installation It may take a few seconds for all screens to appear Finish T...

Page 10: ...n with Administrator rights 14 Connect the USB cable a b c d Important Make sure there are no memory cards or a USB Flash memory drive inserted 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 LAN USB 1 3 2 ...

Page 11: ... screen appears click OK For Mac OS X 10 3 x or greater the installation of MFL Pro Suite is now complete f For Mac OS X 10 2 4 to 10 2 8 users click Add g Choose USB h Choose XXX XXXX where XXX XXXX is your model name and then click Add i Click Print Center then Quit Print Center The installation of MFL Pro Suite is now complete Note Please wait it will take a few seconds for the software to inst...

Page 12: ... are logged on with Administrator rights b Disconnect the machine from the power socket 14 Connect the network cable a b c d Important Before installation if you are using personal firewall software other than Windows Firewall anti spyware or antivirus applications temporarily disable them Important Make sure that the cable does not restrict the cover from closing or an error may occur LAN USB 1 3...

Page 13: ...till have trouble with your network connection add UDP port 137 f The installation of the Brother drivers will automatically start The installation screens appear one after another g When the On Line Registration screen is displayed make your selection and follow the on screen instructions 17 Finish and restart a Click Finish to restart your computer After restarting the computer you must be logge...

Page 14: ...re are no memory cards or a USB Flash memory drive inserted If you have previously set up your machine for a wireless network and then want to set it up on a wired network you should check that the machine s Network I F is set to Wired LAN The wireless network interface will be inactive with this setting On your machine press Menu Press a or b to choose Network and press OK Press a or b to choose ...

Page 15: ...this screen appears click OK For Mac OS X 10 3 x or greater the installation of MFL Pro Suite is now complete f For Mac OS X 10 2 4 to 10 2 8 users click Add g Make the selection shown below h Choose XXX XXXX where XXX XXXX is your model name and then click Add i Click Print Center then Quit Print Center The installation of MFL Pro Suite is now complete Note Please wait it will take a few seconds ...

Page 16: ...a or b to choose Factory Reset and then press OK Press 1 twice for Yes to accept the change Note The following instructions are for infrastructure mode To set up your machine in any other wireless environment you can find instructions in the Network User s Guide on the CD ROM You can view the Network User s Guide by following the instructions below 1 Turn on your computer Macintosh Insert the Brot...

Page 17: ... do not know this information Network Name WEP key or WPA2 PSK Pre Shared Key you cannot continue the wireless setup You should see the documentation provided with your access point or wireless router consult the router manufacturer or your system administrator SSID Service Set ID or Network name Authentication Open System or Shared Key Encryption Type None or WEP WEP Key if needed WPA WPA2 PSK En...

Page 18: ...gs on page 23 Press OK when you have entered all the characters e Press a or b to choose Infrastructure then press OK f Use the a b and OK keys to choose one of the options below If your network is configured for Authentication and Encryption you must match the settings used for your network No Authentication or Encryption Choose Open System press OK then choose None for Encryption Type and press ...

Page 19: ... apply your settings Go to i i Your machine will now try to connect to your wireless network using the information you have entered If successful Connected will appear briefly on the LCD If your machine does not successfully connect to your network verify your network settings collected in step 14 on page 17 then repeat a to h to make sure you have entered the correct information If your access po...

Page 20: ...on add UDP port 137 g The installation of the Brother drivers will automatically start The installation screens appear one after another h When the On Line Registration screen is displayed make your selection and follow the on screen instructions 18 Finish and restart a Click Finish to restart your computer After restarting the computer you must be logged on with Administrator rights Now go to Pro...

Page 21: ...ck OK For Mac OS X 10 3 x or greater the installation of MFL Pro Suite is now complete g For Mac OS X 10 2 4 to 10 2 8 users click Add h Make the selection shown below i Choose XXX XXXX where XXX XXXX is your model name and then click Add j Click Print Center then Quit Print Center The installation of MFL Pro Suite is now complete Important Make sure there are no memory cards or a USB Flash memory...

Page 22: ... FaceFilter Studio before you start the installer for FaceFilter Studio Help Double click the downloaded file from the folder you specified and follow the on screen instructions for installation 3 Install BookScan Whiteboard Suite supported by Reallusion Inc a Open the main menu again by ejecting and then reinserting the CD ROM or by double clicking the start exe program from the root folder b The...

Page 23: ...hem The keys for 0 and l do not have printed letters because they are used for special characters By pressing the proper number key repeatedly you can access the character you want Putting spaces To enter a space in a name press c twice between characters Making corrections If you entered a letter incorrectly and want to change it press d or c to move the cursor under the incorrect character press...

Page 24: ...ets on the same circuit as large appliances or other equipment that might disrupt the power supply CAUTION Avoid placing your machine in a high traffic area Avoid placing your machine on a carpet DO NOT expose the machine to direct sunlight excessive heat moisture or dust DO NOT connect your machine to electrical sockets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers Disruption of power can wipe ...

Page 25: ...ord Doing this might cause an electrical shock DO NOT put your hands on the edge of the machine under the document cover or the scanner cover Doing this may cause injury DO NOT put your hands on the edge of the paper tray under the paper tray cover Doing this may cause injury DO NOT touch the area shaded in the illustration Doing this may cause injury When moving the machine you must lift it from ...

Page 26: ... electrical socket to shut off the power completely This product should be connected to an AC power source within the range indicated on the rating label DO NOT connect it to a DC power source or inverter If you are not sure contact a qualified electrician Always make sure the plug is fully inserted DO NOT use the machine if the power cord is frayed or damaged doing so may cause a fire When using ...

Page 27: ...s product from the power socket and refer all servicing to Brother Authorized Service Personnel under the following conditions If liquid has been spilled into the product If the product has been exposed to rain or water If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions Incorrect adjustment...

Page 28: ...ent is marked with the above recycling symbol It means that at the end of the life of the equipment you must dispose of it separately at an appropriate collection point and not place it in the normal domestic unsorted waste stream This will benefit the environment for all European Union only International ENERGY STAR Compliance Statement The purpose of the International ENERGY STAR Program is to p...

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