Brother MFC-8480DN Setup Guide

1Start HereMFC-8480DNMFC-8680DNQuick Setup GuideUSA/CAN Version 0Before you can use the machine, read this Quick Setup Guide for the correct setup and

1010Set your Station IDYou should store your name and fax number to be printed on all fax pages that you send.a Press Menu.b Press 0.c Press 3.d Enter

1111Fax Transmission ReportYour Brother machine is equipped with a Transmission Verification Report that can be used as confirmation that you sent a f

1215Send in the Product Registration and Test Sheet (USA only)You can also register your product online using the On-Line Registration link from the i

13Windows®USBMacintosh Windows®ParallelWindows®Macintosh Wired Network16Choose your connection typeFor USB Interface UsersWindows®, go to page 14Macin

14Windows®USBFor USB Interface Users (Windows® 2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition/Windows Vista®)17Before you installa Make sure that yo

15Windows®USBWindows®USBMacintosh d When the ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE License Agreement window appears, click Yes if you agree to the Software Licens

16Windows®USB19Connect the USB cablea Remove the label covering the USB interface connector.b Connect the USB cable to the USB connector on the machin

17Windows®USBWindows®USBMacintosh 21Finish and restarta Click Finish to restart your computer. After restarting the computer, you must be logged on wi

18MacintoshUSBFor USB Interface Users (Mac OS X 10.3.9 or greater)17Before you installa Make sure your machine is connected to the power and your Maci

19MacintoshUSBWindows®USBMacintosh c The Brother software will search for the Brother device. During this time the following screen will appear.d Choo

2Symbols used in this guideNote• The components included in the box may differ depending on your country.• Save all packing materials and the box in c

20Windows®ParallelFor Parallel Interface Users(Windows® 2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition)17Before you installa Make sure that your com

21Windows®ParallelWindows®Paralleld When the ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE License Agreement window appears, click Yes if you agree to the Software Licens

22Windows®Parallel19Connect the Parallel cablea Connect the Parallel interface cable to your computer, and then connect it to the machine.20Connect th

23Windows®ParallelWindows®Parallel21Finish and restarta Click Finish to restart your computer. After restarting the computer, you must be logged on wi

24Windows®Wired NetworkFor Wired Network Interface Users (Windows®2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition/Windows Vista®)17Before you install

25Windows®Wired NetworkWindows®Macintosh Wired Network20Install MFL-Pro Suitea Put the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. If the model name scree

26Windows®Wired Networkg Choose Network Connection, and then click Next.h For Windows® XP SP2/XP Professional x64 Edition/Windows Vista® users, when t

27Windows®Wired NetworkWindows®Macintosh Wired Networkl When the On-Line Registration screen is displayed, make your selection and follow the on-scree

28MacintoshWired NetworkFor Wired Network Interface Users (Mac OS X 10.3.9 or greater)17Before you installa Make sure your machine is connected to the

29MacintoshWired NetworkWindows®Macintosh Wired Networkd If the machine is configured for your network, choose the machine from the list, and then cli

3CAUTIONCAUTIONWhen you move the machine, grasp the side handholds that are under the scanner. DO NOT carry the machine by holding it at the bottom.No

30For Network UsersBRAdmin Light utility (For Windows® users)BRAdmin Light is a utility for initial setup of Brother network connected devices. It als

31For Network UsersBRAdmin Light utility (For Mac OS X users)BRAdmin Light is a utility for initial setup of Brother network connected devices. It als

32For Network UsersWeb Based Management (web browser)The Brother print server is equipped with a web server that allows you to monitor its status or c

33Options and ConsumablesOptionsFor more details about the optional Lower Tray Unit and compatible SO-DIMM Memory please see the User’s Guide or visit

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42Install the drum unit and toner cartridge assemblya Remove the protective tape and film covering the scanner glass.b Press the front cover release b

53Load paper in the paper traya Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine.b While pressing the blue paper-guide release lever a, slide the pap

64Release the scanner locka Push the lever a in the direction shown to unlock the scanner.(The gray scanner lock lever is located at the back left sid

76Choose your language (If needed)a Press Menu.b Press 0.c Press 0.d Press or to choose your language. Press OK.e Press Stop/Exit.NoteIf you are s

87Choose the correct Receive ModeThe correct Receive Mode is determined by the external devices and telephone subscriber services (Voice Mail, Distinc

98Set the LCD contrast(If needed)If you are having difficulty reading the LCD, try changing the contrast setting.a Press Menu.b Press 1.c Press 7.d Pr