Brother DCP-8110DN, DCP-8150DN, DCP-8155DN Quick Setup Guide

Quick Setup Guide

Note

DCP-8110DN

Start Here

DCP-8150DN DCP-8155DN

Thank you for choosing Brother, your support is important to us and we value your business. Your Brother product is engineered and manufactured to the highest standards to deliver reliable performance, day-in and day-out.

Please read the Product Safety Guide first, then read this Quick Setup Guide for the correct setup and installation procedure. To view the Quick Setup Guide in other languages, please visit http://solutions.brother.com/

In USA: Please go to the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/ to download the other manuals.

Not all models are available in all countries.

and click Manuals on your model page

Unpack the machine and check the components

Drum Unit and Toner Cartridge Assembly

(pre-installed)

AC Power Cord Quick Setup Guide

Installer CD-ROM Product Safety Guide Basic User's Guide

USA/CAN Version 0

WARNING

CAUTION

could result in death or serious injuries.

CAUTION result in minor or moderate injuries.

• Plastic bags are used in the packing of your machine. Plastic bags are not toys. To avoid the danger of suffocation, keep these bags away from babies and children and dispose of them correctly.

• When moving the machine, grasp the side handholds firmly from the front of the machine. The side handholds are located under the scanner. DO NOT carry the machine by holding it at the bottom.

• (For DCP-8150DN and DCP-8155DN) This machine is heavy and weighs more than 39.7 lb. (18.0 kg) including paper. To prevent possible

injuries at least two people should lift the machine by holding it from the front and back.

indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may

• (For DCP-8150DN and DCP-8155DN) If you use a Lower Tray, DO NOT carry the machine with the Lower Tray as you may be injured or cause

damage to the machine because it is not attached to the Lower Tray.

Note

• Keep a minimum gap around the machine as shown in the illustration.

6.00 in. (150 mm)

15.70 in. (400 mm)

• The components included in the box may differ depending on your country.

• We recommend that you save the original packaging.

• If for any reason you must ship your machine, carefully repack the machine in the original packaging to avoid any damage during transit. The machine should be adequately insured with the carrier. For how to repack the machine, see Packing and shipping the machine in the Advanced User's Guide.

• Illustrations in this Quick Setup Guide are based on the DCP-8110DN.

• The interface cable is not a standard accessory. Buy the appropriate interface cable for the connection you want to use (USB or Network).

USB cable

• It is recommended to use a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no longer than 6 feet (2 meters).

• DO NOT connect the interface cable at this time. Connecting the interface cable is done during the MFL-Pro Suite installation process.

Network cable

Use a straight-through Category 5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Network.

Remove the packing

CAUTION

Important

material from the

DO NOT connect the AC power cord yet.

machine

a Remove the packing tape from the outside of

the machine and the film covering the scanner glass.

d Take out the drum unit and toner cartridge

assembly.

b Open the MP tray a, and remove the packing

tape b from the MP tray support, then close the MP tray.

c Press the front cover release button and open

the front cover. Remove the silica gel pack a.

e Remove the orange protective material from

the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly.

f Hold the drum unit and toner cartridge

assembly level with both hands and gently shake it from side to side several times to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge.

DO NOT eat the silica gel pack. Please throw away. If ingested, seek medical attention immediately.

g Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly

firmly back in the machine.

h Close the front cover of the machine.

Load paper in the paper

Note

c Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams

and misfeeds.

tray

a Pull the paper tray completely out of the

machine.

b While pressing the green paper-guide release

lever a, slide the paper guides to fit the paper size you are loading in the tray. Make sure that the guides are firmly in the slots.

d Put the paper in the tray and make sure:

 The paper is below the maximum paper

mark (bbb) a. Over filling the paper tray will cause paper

jams.

 The side to be printed on is face down.  The paper guides touch the sides of the

paper so it will feed properly.

For Legal or Folio size paper, press the release button a in the bottom of the paper tray and then pull out the back of the paper tray.

(Legal or Folio size paper are not available in some regions.)

e Put the paper tray firmly back in the machine.

Make sure that it is completely inserted into the machine.

f Lift up the support flap a to prevent paper from

sliding off the face-down output tray.

For more information about recommended paper, see Recommended paper and print media in the Basic User's Guide.

Connect the power cord

Important

Set the LCD contrast

DO NOT connect the interface cable yet.

a Connect the AC power cord to the machine and

then plug it into an AC power outlet.

b Turn the machine's power switch on.

If you are having difficulty reading the LCD, try changing the contrast setting.

(if needed)

a Press Menu, 1, 6. b Press c to increase the contrast.

—OR—

Press d to decrease the contrast.

Press OK.

c Press Stop/Exit.

Choose your language

(if needed)

a Press Menu, 1, 0. b Press a or b to choose your language.

Press OK.

c Press Stop/Exit.

Set the date and time

f Enter the time in 24-hour format on the dial

pad, and then press OK. Go to step i.

a Press Menu, 6, 1, 1. b Enter the last two digits of the year on the dial

pad, and then press OK.

61.Date&Time

Year:2012

Enter & OK Key

(e.g. Enter 1, 2 for 2012.)

c Enter the two digits for the month on the dial

pad, and then press OK.

61.Date&Time XX/XX/2012

Month:03

Enter & OK Key

(e.g. Enter 0, 3 for March.)

d Enter the two digits for the day on the dial pad,

and then press OK.

61.Date&Time 03/25/2012

Time:15:25

Enter & OK Key

(e.g. Enter 1, 5, 2, 5 for 15:25.)

g Enter the time in 12-hour format on the dial

pad, and then press OK.

61.Date&Time 03/25/2012

Time:03:25

Enter & OK Key

(e.g. Enter 0, 3, 2, 5 for 3:25.)

h Press a or b to choose AM or PM, and then press

OK.

61.Date&Time 03/25/2012 03:25

a AM b PM

Select ab or OK

61.Date&Time 03/XX/2012

Day:25

Enter & OK Key

(e.g. Enter 2, 5 for 25th.)

e Do one of the following:

 If you want to use the 24-hour clock, press a

or b to choose 24h Clock, and then press OK. Go to step f.

 If you want to use the 12-hour clock, press a

or b to choose 12h Clock, and then press OK. Go to step g.

61.Date&Time 03/25/2012

a 12h Clock b 24h Clock

Select ab or OK

(e.g. Choose PM for 3:25 P.M.)

i Press Stop/Exit.

Automatic Daylight

You can set the machine to change automatically for Daylight Saving Time. It will reset itself forward one hour in the Spring and backward one hour in the Fall.

Saving Time

a Press Menu, 6, 1, 2. b Press a or b to choose On (or Off).

Press OK.

c Press Stop/Exit.

Set the Time Zone

You can set the time zone (not summer time but standard time) on the machine for your location. For example, the time zone for Eastern Time in the USA and Canada is UTC-05:00.

a Press Menu, 6, 1, 3. b Press a or b to choose the time zone.

Press OK.

c Press Stop/Exit.

Windows

USB

Macintosh

Windows

Macintosh

Wired Network

Choose your connection type

Note

These installation instructions are for Windows® XP Home/Windows® XP Professional, Windows® XP

Professional x64 Edition, Windows Vista

• For Windows Server® 2003/2003 x64 Edition/2008/2008 R2 and Linux®, visit your model page at http://solutions.brother.com/

• You can visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/ and utilities, and answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) and technical questions.

, Windows® 7, and Mac OS X (versions 10.5.8, 10.6.x and 10.7.x).

where you can get product support, the latest driver updates

For USB Interface Users

Windows®, go to page 10 Macintosh, go to page 12

For Wired Network

Windows®, go to page 14 Macintosh, go to page 17

USB

Important

Note

For USB Interface Users

(Windows Windows

XP/XP Professional x64 Edition/Windows Vista®/

Windows

Before you install

a Make sure that your computer is ON and you

are logged on with Administrator rights.

• If there are any programs running, close them.

• The screens may differ depending on your operating system.

The installer CD-ROM includes Nuance™ PaperPort™ 12SE. This software supports Windows x64 Edition (SP2 or greater), Windows Vista (SP2 or greater) and Windows latest Windows MFL-Pro Suite.

b Turn off the machine and make sure the USB

XP (SP3 or greater), XP Professional

Service Pack before installing

interface cable is NOT connected to the machine. If you have already connected the cable, disconnect it.

7. Update to the

Install MFL-Pro Suite

a Put the installer CD-ROM into your CD-ROM

drive. If the model name screen appears, choose your machine. If the language screen appears, choose your language.

If the Brother screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer (Computer), double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then double-click start.exe.

b Click Install MFL-Pro Suite, and click Yes if

you accept the license agreements.

• If the installation does not continue automatically, open the top menu again by ejecting and then reinserting the CD-ROM or double-click the start.exe program from the root folder, and continue from step b to install MFL-Pro Suite.

• For Windows Vista when the User Account Control screen appears, click Allow or Yes.

and Windows®7 users,

c Choose Local Connection (USB) and then

click Next.

If you want to install the PS driver (BR-Script3 printer driver), choose Custom Install and then follow the on-screen instructions.

USB

Windows

USB

Macintosh

Important

Note

Finish

Note

d Follow the on-screen instructions until this

screen appears.

e Connect the USB cable to the USB port

marked with the symbol on your machine and then connect the cable to your computer.

Windows

Finish and restart

a Click Finish to restart your computer. After

restarting the computer, you must log on with Administrator rights.

• If an error message appears during the

software installation, run the Installation

Diagnostics located in Start/All Programs/Brother/DCP-XXXX

(where DCP-XXXX is your model name).

• Depending on your security settings, a Windows window may appear when using the machine or its software. Please allow or permit the window to continue.

Security or antivirus software

f Turn the machine on.

The installation will automatically continue. The installation screens appear one after another. If prompted, follow any on-screen instructions.

DO NOT cancel any of the screens during the installation. It may take a few seconds for all screens to appear.

g When the On-Line Registration screen

appears, make your selection and follow the on-screen instructions. Once you have completed the registration process, click Next.

h When the Setup Complete screen appears,

check the box of the action you want to perform, and then click Next.

The installation is now complete.

XML Paper Specification Printer Driver

The XML Paper Specification Printer Driver is the most suitable driver for Windows Vista Windows use the XML Paper Specification. Please download the latest driver by accessing the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/

7 when printing from applications that

and

USB

Important

Note

Important

For USB Interface Users (Mac OS X 10.5.8 - 10.7.x)

Macintosh

Before you install

a Make sure your machine is connected to the

power and your Macintosh is ON. You must be logged on with Administrator rights.

For users of Mac OS X 10.5.7 or lower, upgrade to Mac OS X 10.5.8 - 10.7.x. (For the latest drivers and information for the Mac OS X you are using, visit http://solutions.brother.com/

If you want to add the PS driver (BR-Script3 printer driver), please go to the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/ FAQ's on your model page for instructions.

b Connect the USB cable to the USB port

marked with the symbol on your machine and then connect the cable to your Macintosh.

and visit

Install MFL-Pro Suite

a Put the installer CD-ROM into your CD-ROM

drive.

b Double-click the Start Here OSX icon. If

prompted, select your model and then follow the on-screen instructions.

DO NOT cancel any of the screens during the installation. It may take a few minutes for the installation to complete.

c Choose your machine from the list, and then

click OK.

c Make sure your machine's power switch is on.

d When this screen appears, click Next.

The installation of MFL-Pro Suite is now complete. Go to step 13 on page 13.

USB

Windows

USB

Macintosh

Finish

Download and install

Macintosh

When Presto! PageManager is installed OCR capability is added to Brother ControlCenter2. You can easily scan, share and organize photos and documents using Presto! PageManager.

Presto! PageManager

a On the Brother Support screen, click

Presto! PageManager and follow the

on-screen instructions.

The installation is now complete.

Wired Network

Important

Note

For Wired Network Interface Users

(Windows Windows

XP/XP Professional x64 Edition/Windows Vista®/

Before you install

a Make sure that your computer is ON and you

are logged on with Administrator rights.

• If there are any programs running, close them.

• The screens may differ depending on your operating system.

Windows

c Connect the network interface cable to the

Ethernet port and then connect it to a free port on your hub.

d Make sure your machine's power switch is on.

• The installer CD-ROM includes Nuance™ PaperPort™ 12SE. This software supports Windows Professional x64 Edition (SP2 or greater), Windows Vista Windows Service Pack before installing MFL-Pro Suite.

• Disable all personal firewall software (other than Windows antivirus applications for the duration of the installation.

XP (SP3 or greater), XP

(SP2 or greater) and

7. Update to the latest Windows®

Firewall), anti-spyware or

b Remove the protective cap from the Ethernet

port marked with a symbol.

Install MFL-Pro Suite

a Put the installer CD-ROM into your CD-ROM

drive. If the model name screen appears, choose your machine. If the language screen appears, choose your language.

If the Brother screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer (Computer), double-click the CD-ROM icon, and then double-click start.exe.

b Click Install MFL-Pro Suite, and click Yes if

you accept the license agreements.

• For Windows Vista when the User Account Control screen appears, click Allow or Yes.

and Windows®7 users,

Wired Network

Windows

Macintosh

Wired Network

Note

Important

Note

Windows

c Choose Wired Network Connection

(Ethernet) and then click Next.

If you want to install the PS driver (BR-Script3 printer driver), choose Custom Install and then follow the on-screen instructions.

d When the Firewall/AntiVirus detected screen

appears, choose Change the Firewall port settings to enable network connection and continue with the installation. (Recommended) and click Next.

If you are not using the Windows the user’s guide for your software for information on how to add the following network ports.

 For network scanning, add UDP port 54925.  If you still have trouble with your network

connection, add UDP port 161 and 137.

Firewall, see

f When the On-Line Registration screen

appears, make your selection and follow the on-screen instructions. Once you have completed the registration process, click Next.

g When the Setup Complete screen appears,

check the box of the action you want to perform, and then click Next.

Finish and restart

a Click Finish to restart your computer. After

restarting the computer, you must log on with Administrator rights.

• If an error message appears during the

software installation, run the Installation

Diagnostics located in Start/All Programs/Brother/DCP-XXXX LAN

(where DCP-XXXX is your model name).

• Depending on your security settings, a Windows window may appear when using the machine or its software. Please allow or permit the window to continue.

Security or antivirus software

e The installation will automatically continue. The

installation screens appear one after another. If prompted, follow any on-screen instructions.

DO NOT cancel any of the screens during the installation. It may take a few seconds for all screens to appear.

• If prompted, choose your machine from the list,

and then click Next.

• If your machine is not found over the network, confirm your settings by following the on-screen instructions.

• If there is more than one of the same model connected on your network, the IP Address and Node Name will be displayed to help you identify the machine.

• You can find your machine’s IP address and the node name by printing out the Network Configuration Report. See Print the Network Configuration Report on page 19.

• For Windows Vista when the Windows Security screen appears, click the check box and click Install to complete the installation correctly.

and Windows®7 users,

Wired Network

Note

Finish

Note

Install MFL-Pro Suite on additional computers

If you want to use your machine with multiple computers on the network, install MFL-Pro Suite on each computer. Go to step 12 on page 14.

Network license (Windows®)

This product includes a PC license for up to 5 users. This license supports the installation of the MFL-Pro Suite including Nuance™ PaperPort™ 12SE on up to 5 PCs on the network. If you want to use more than 5 PCs with Nuance™ PaperPort™ 12SE installed, please purchase the Brother NL-5 pack which is a multiple PC license agreement pack for up to 5 additional users. To purchase the NL-5 pack, contact your authorized Brother dealer or contact Brother customer service.

(if needed)

Windows

The installation is now complete.

XML Paper Specification Printer Driver

7 when printing from applications that

and

Wired Network

Windows

Macintosh

Wired Network

Important

Note

Important

Note

For Wired Network Interface Users (Mac OS X 10.5.8 - 10.7.x)

Macintosh

Before you install

a Make sure your machine is connected to the

power and your Macintosh is ON. You must be logged on with Administrator rights.

For users of Mac OS X 10.5.7 or lower, upgrade to Mac OS X 10.5.8 - 10.7.x. (For the latest drivers and information for the Mac OS X you are using, visit http://solutions.brother.com/

If you want to add the PS driver (BR-Script3 printer driver), please go to the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/ FAQ's on your model page for instructions.

b Remove the protective cap from the Ethernet

port marked with a symbol.

and visit

Install MFL-Pro Suite

a Put the installer CD-ROM into your CD-ROM

drive.

b Double-click the Start Here OSX icon. If

prompted, select your model and then follow the on-screen instructions.

DO NOT cancel any of the screens during the installation. It may take a few minutes for the installation to complete.

c Choose your machine from the list, and then

click OK.

c Connect the network interface cable to the

Ethernet port and then connect it to a free port on your hub.

d Make sure your machine's power switch is on.

If your machine is not found over the network, confirm your network settings. See Before you install on page 17.

Wired Network

Note

Finish

Macintosh

• You can find your machine’s MAC Address (Ethernet Address) and IP Address by printing out the Network Configuration Report. See Print the Network Configuration Report on page 19.

• If this screen appears click OK.

1) Enter a name for your Macintosh in

Display Name (up to 15 characters long).

2) If you want to use the machine’s SCAN key

to scan over the network, you must check the

3) Click OK. Go to d.

Download and install

When Presto! PageManager is installed OCR capability is added to Brother ControlCenter2. You can easily scan, share and organize photos and documents using Presto! PageManager.

Presto! PageManager

a On the Brother Support screen, click

Presto! PageManager and follow the

on-screen instructions.

Install MFL-Pro Suite on additional computers

(if needed)

• The name you enter will appear on the machine’s LCD when you press (SCAN)

and choose a scan option. (For more information, see Network Scanning (For network models) in the Software User's Guide.)

d When this screen appears, click Next.

The installation of MFL-Pro Suite is now complete. Go to step 13 on page 18.

If you want to use your machine with multiple computers on the network, install MFL-Pro Suite on each computer. Go to step 12 on page 17.

The installation is now complete.

For Network Users

Note

Web Based Management (web browser)

The Brother print server is equipped with a web server that allows you to monitor its status or change some of its configuration settings, using HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol).

We recommend Windows® Internet Explorer and Safari 4.0/5.0 for Macintosh. Please also make sure that JavaScript and cookies are always enabled in whichever browser you use. To use a web browser, you will need to know the IP address of the print server. The IP address of the print server is listed on the Network Configuration Report.

7.0/8.0 or Firefox®3.6 for Windows®

a Open your browser. b Type “http://machine’s IP address/” into your

browser’s address bar (where “machine’s IP address” is the IP address of the Brother machine or the print server name).

 For example: http://192.168.1.2/

Print the Network Configuration Report

You can print the Network Configuration Report to confirm the current network settings.

a Turn on the machine and wait until the machine

is in the Ready state.

b Press Menu, 6, 5. c Press Start.

The machine will print the current network settings.

d Press Stop/Exit.

Restore the network settings to the factory default

To restore all network settings of the internal Print/Scan server to the factory default, please follow the steps below.

a Make sure the machine is not operating, then

disconnect all the cables from the machine (except the power cord).

If you have configured an optional login password, you must enter it when prompted to access the Web Based Management.

For more information, see Web Based Management in the Network User's Guide.

b Press Menu, 5, 0. c Press 1 to choose Reset. d Press 1 to choose Yes.

The machine will restart, re-connect the cables once this is complete.

Other Information

Brother CreativeCenter

Get inspired. If you're using Windows®, double-click the Brother CreativeCenter icon on your desktop to access our FREE web site with many ideas and resources for personal and professional use.

Mac users can access Brother CreativeCenter at this web address:

http://www.brother.com/creativecenter/

Options and Consumables

Options

The machine has the following optional accessories. You can expand the capabilities of the machine by adding these items. For more information about the optional Lower Tray Unit and compatible SO-DIMM Memory, visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/

For installing the SO-DIMM Memory, see Installing extra memory in the Advanced User's Guide.

Lower Tray Unit for DCP-8150DN and

DCP-8155DN

LT-5400 You can increase the memory by installing one

The lower paper tray unit can hold up to 500 sheets of paper. When the tray is installed, the machine expands total input capacity up to 800 sheets.

SO-DIMM (Small Outline Dual In-line Memory Module).

SO-DIMM Memory

Consumables

When the time comes to replace consumable items, an error will be indicated by the LCD on the control panel. For more information about the consumables for your machine, visit us at http://www.brother.com/original/ your local Brother reseller.

or contact

Toner cartridge Drum unit

Standard Toner: TN-720

High Yield Toner: TN-750

DR-720

Trademarks

The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server and Internet Explorer are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Apple, Macintosh, Safari and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Linux is the registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the U.S. and other countries. Nuance, the Nuance logo, PaperPort and ScanSoft are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc. or its affiliates in the United States and/or other countries. Each company whose software title is mentioned in this manual has a Software License Agreement specific to its proprietary programs.

Any trade names and product names of companies appearing on Brother products, related documents and any other materials are all trademarks or registered trademarks of those respective companies.

Compilation and Publication

Under the supervision of Brother Industries, Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product descriptions and specifications. 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.

©2012 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved. This product includes software developed by the following vendors: ©1983-1998 PACIFIC SOFTWORKS, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ©2008 Devicescape Software, Inc. All rights reserved. This product includes the “KASAGO TCP/IP” software developed by ZUKEN ELMIC, Inc.

Brother DCP-8110DN, DCP-8150DN, DCP-8155DN Quick Setup Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Start Here

Unpack the machine and check the components

Connect the power cord

Set the date and time

Set the Time Zone

Choose your connection type

Before you install

Install MFL-Pro Suite

Finish and restart

For USB Interface Users (Mac OS X 10.5.8 - 10.7.x)

Before you install

Install MFL-Pro Suite

Before you install

Install MFL-Pro Suite

Finish and restart

For Wired Network Interface Users (Mac OS X 10.5.8 - 10.7.x)

Before you install

Install MFL-Pro Suite

For Network Users

Web Based Management (web browser)

Print the Network Configuration Report

Restore the network settings to the factory default

Other Information

Brother CreativeCenter

Options and Consumables

Options

Consumables