Before you can use the machine, you must set up the hardware and install the driver. Please
read the ‘Quick Setup Guide’ and this ‘Windows Vista
up and installation instructions.
STEP 1
Setting Up the Machine
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/Windows® 7 Installation Guide’ for set
First, please follow STEP 1 Setting Up the Machine in the Quick Setup
Guide. Then return to STEP 2 Installing the driver & software in this
installation guide.
STEP 2
Installing the Driver & Software
Please follow the steps in this Windows Vista®/Windows® 7
Installation Guide for driver & software installation instructions.
Setup is Complete!
Keep the ‘Quick Setup Guide’, ‘Windows Vista
supplied CD-ROM in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times.
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/Windows® 7 Installation Guide’ and the
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Symbols used in this guide
Note
Notes tell you how you should respond
to a situation that may arise or give tips
about how the current operation works
with other features.
Quick Setup Guide
Indicates reference to the Quick Setup
Guide.
Improper Setup
Improper Setup icons alert you to
devices and operations that are not
compatible with the machine.
Before Starting
Table of Contents
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This manual is for Windows Vista®/Windows® 7 users only. This installation guide explains how to install the
MFL-Pro Suite software and multifunction drivers for Windows Vista
Windows Vista
STEP1 Setting Up the Machine in the Quick Setup Guide. After you complete the initial setup, follow the steps
in this guide for installing the MFL-Pro Suite and drivers. You can also find other information about the machine in
the Quick Setup Guide.
Before using this manual
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/Windows® 7. Before installing the driver and software, please follow the steps in
See the Quick Setup Guide first.
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/Windows® 7 and other information about
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Supplied CD-ROM for Windows Vista®/Windows® 7
You can find the information listed below on the Windows Vista®/Windows® 7 CD-ROM.
The menu may differ depending on your operating systems.
Install MFL-Pro Suite
You can install the MFL-Pro Suite software and multifunction drivers.
Install Other Drivers or Utilities
You can install additional MFL-Pro Suite software utilities, install without ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE with OCR
by NUANCE™, or install the printer driver only.
User’s Guide
View the Software User’s Guide and Network User’s Guide (For machines with the optional NC-9100h built-in
network interface). The Software User’s Guide includes instructions for features available when connected to a
computer. (eg. Printing and scanning details)
On-Line Registration
Register your machine from the Brother Product Registration page.
Brother Support
View contact information for Brother Customer Service and how to find a Brother Authorized Service Center. View
our web site for original/genuine Brother supplies at http://www.brother.com/original/
for Supplies Information.
Repair MFL-Pro Suite (USB only)
If an error occurred during the installation of the MFL-Pro Suite, use this selection to automatically repair and reinstall the MFL-Pro Suite.
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STEP 2
Follow the instructions on this page for the interface you are going to use.
For the latest drivers, documentation, and to find the best solution for your problem, access the Brother Solutions Center
directly from the CD-ROM / Driver or visit http://solutions.brother.com/
Installing the Driver & Software
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Windows
For USB Interface Users .................................................................................................. 4
For Optional NC-9100h Network Interface Users........................................................... 7
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STEP 2
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USB
Windows
DO NOT connect the interface cable.
Connecting the interface cable is done when
installing the driver.
Installing the Driver & Software
For USB Interface Users
Improper Setup
Windows
4The CD-ROM main menu will appear. Click
Install MFL-Pro Suite.
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Important
Make sure that you have finished the
instructions from STEP 1 Setting Up the
Machine in the Quick Setup Guide.
Note
Please close any applications running before
installing MFL-Pro Suite.
Installing the driver and connecting the machine
to your computer
1Unplug the machine from the AC outlet and
from your computer, if you already connected
an interface cable.
2Turn on your computer. (You must be logged
on with Administrator rights.)
3Put the supplied CD-ROM for Windows Vista
Windows
If the model name screen appears, choose
your machine. If the language screen appears,
choose your language.
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7 into your CD-ROM drive.
If this window does not appear, use Windows®
Explorer to run the start.exe program from the
root folder of the Brother CD-ROM.
Note
For Windows Vista® users:
If the User Account Control screen appears,
click Allow.
For Windows® 7 users:
If the User Account Control screen appears,
click Yes.
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5After reading and accepting the ScanSoft™
PaperPort™ 11SE License Agreement, click
Yes.
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Installing the Driver & Software
Windows
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6The installation of ScanSoft™ PaperPort™
11SE will automatically start and is followed by
the installation of MFL-Pro Suite.
7When the Brother MFL-Pro Suite Software
License Agreement window appears, click Yes
if you agree to the Software License
Agreement.
8Choose Local Connection (USB), and then
click Next. The installation continues.
9When this screen appears, connect the USB
interface cable to your PC, and then connect it
to the machine.
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USB
Windows
Note
If this screen appears, click the check box and
click Install to complete the installation properly.
10 Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet. Turn
the power switch on.
The installation of the Brother drivers will
automatically start. The installation screens
appear one after another, please wait for a
while.
Improper Setup
DO NOT try to cancel any of the screens during
this installation.
11 When the On-Line Registration screen is
displayed, make your selection and follow the
on-screen instructions.
Once you have completed the registration
process, close your web browser to return to
this window.
Then click Next.
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STEP 2
12 Click Finish to restart your computer. After
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USB
Windows
MFL-Pro Suite includes the Printer Driver,
Scanner Driver, Brother ControlCenter3 and
ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE. ScanSoft™
PaperPort™ 11SE is a document management
application for scanning and viewing documents.
Installing the Driver & Software
restarting the computer, you must be logged on
with Administrator rights.
The MFL-Pro Suite has been installed
completely.
Note
Windows
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Installing the Driver & Software
Windows
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For Optional NC-9100h Network Interface Users
Important
Make sure that you have finished the
instructions from STEP 1 Setting Up the
Machine in the Quick Setup Guide.
Note
Please close any applications running before
installing MFL-Pro Suite.
1Make sure that the NC-9100h (Network
Print/Fax Server) is installed into the machine.
(See “Optional accessories” in Chapter 13 of
the User's Guide.)
2Turn off and unplug the machine from the AC
outlet.
3Connect the network interface cable to the
machine, and then connect it to your network.
6Put the supplied CD-ROM into your CD-ROM
drive. If the model name screen appears,
choose your machine. If the language screen
appears, choose your language.
7The CD-ROM main menu will appear. Click
Install MFL-Pro Suite.
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Network
Windows
4Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet. Turn
the power switch on.
5Turn on your computer. (You must be logged
on with Administrator rights.)
Close any applications running before installing
the MFL-Pro Suite.
Note
Before installation, if you are using personal
firewall software, disable it. After the installation,
restart your personal firewall software.
If this window does not appear, use Windows®
Explorer to run the start.exe program from the
root folder of the Brother CD-ROM.
Note
For Windows Vista® users:
When the User Account Control screen appears,
click Allow.
For Windows® 7 users:
If the User Account Control screen appears,
click Yes.
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STEP 2
Installing the Driver & Software
Windows
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8After reading and accepting the ScanSoft™
PaperPort™ 11SE License Agreement, click
Yes.
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9When the Brother MFL-Pro Suite Software
Network
Windows
License Agreement window appears, click Yes
if you agree to the Software License
Agreement.
Note
If the machine is not yet configured for use on your
network, the following screen appears.
Click OK.
The Configure IP Address window will appear.
Enter an IP address for your machine that is
suitable for your network by following the
on-screen instructions.
12 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
appear.
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DO NOT try to cancel any of the screens during
this installation.
10 Choose Network Connection, and then click
Next.
11 If the machine is configured for your network,
choose the machine from the list, and then click
Next. This window will not appear if there is
only one machine connected on the network, it
will be chosen automatically.
Note
When this screen appears, click the check box and
click Install to complete the installation properly.
13 When the Brother and ScanSoft On-Line
Registration screen is displayed, make your
selection and follow the on-screen instructions.
Once you have completed the registration
process, close your web browser to return to
this window.
Then click Next.
If your machine shows APIPA in the IP Address field, click Configure IP Address
and enter an IP address for your machine that
is suitable for your network.
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Installing the Driver & Software
14 Click Finish to restart your computer.
After restarting the computer, you must be
logged on with Administrator rights.
Windows
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The MFL-Pro Suite has been installed
completely.
Note
MFL-Pro Suite includes the Printer Driver,
Scanner Driver, Brother ControlCenter3 and
ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE. ScanSoft™
PaperPort™ 11SE is a document management
application for scanning and viewing documents.
Network
Windows
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For Network Users
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BRAdmin Light is a utility for initial setup of Brother network connected devices. It can also search for Brother
products on your network, view the status and configure basic network settings, such as IP address.
For more information on BRAdmin Light, visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/
BRAdmin Light utility
Note
If you require more advanced printer management, use the latest Brother BRAdmin Professional utility version
that is available as a download from http://solutions.brother.com/
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Installing the BRAdmin Light
configuration utility
Note
The default password for the print server is
‘access’. You can use BRAdmin Light to change
this password.
1Click Install Other Drivers or Utilities on the
menu screen.
2Click BRAdmin Light and follow the on-screen
instructions.
Setting your IP address, Subnet
Mask and Gateway using BRAdmin
Light
Note
If you have a DHCP/BOOTP/RARP server in your
network, you don’t have to do the following
operation. The machine will automatically obtain
its IP address.
1Start BRAdmin Light. It will search for new
devices automatically.
2Double-click the unconfigured device.
3For Windows Vista
When the User Account Control screen
appears, click Allow.
For Windows® 7 users:
When the User Account Control screen
appears, click Yes.
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users:
3Choose STATIC for the Boot Method. Enter
the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway,
and then click OK.
4The address information will be saved to the
machine.
Other Information
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ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE for Brother is a document management application. You can use PaperPort™
11SE to view scanned documents.
PaperPort™ 11SE has a sophisticated, yet easy-to-use filing system that will help you organize your graphics and
text documents. It allows you to mix or ‘stack’ documents of different formats for printing, faxing or filing.
ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE with OCR by NUANCE™
To view the complete ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE User’s Guide, choose Help from PaperPort™ 11SE menu
bar and click Getting Started Guide.
When you install MFL-Pro Suite, ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE for Brother is installed automatically.
You can access ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE through the ScanSoft™ PaperPort™ 11SE program group
located in Start/All Programs/ScanSoft PaperPort 11SE on your PC.
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Other Information
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Computer requirements
Minimum System Requirements and Supported PC Software Functions
Operating
Systems
Windows
®2
Vista
1
Supported
Functions
Printing,
Scanning,
PC-FAX
3
Minimum
Processor
Intel®Pentium®4
or equivalent
64-bit (Intel
®
64 or
AMD64) supported
CPU
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Windows
Printing,
Scanning,
PC-FAX
Intel®Pentium®4
3
or equivalent
64-bit (Intel
®
64 or
AMD64) supported
CPU
1
Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 5.5 or greater.
2
For WIA, 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution. Brother Scanner Utility enables to
enhance up to 9600 x 9600 dpi.
3
PC FAX supports black and white faxing only.
4
Available after the NC-9100 is installed.
InterfaceMinimum
RAM
USB,
512 MB1 GB500 MB500 MB
10/100
Base-TX
4
(Ethernet)
USB,
10/100
Base-TX
1 GB (32-bit)
2 GB (64-bit)
4
(Ethernet)
For the latest driver updates, visit us at
http://solutions.brother.com/
All trademarks, brand and product names are
property of their respective companies.
Recommended
RAM
1 GB (32-bit)
2 GB (64-bit)
Required Hard Disk
Space
For
Drivers
For
Applications
650 MB530 MB
.
Note
Parallel interface is not supported.
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Status Monitor display
If the Status Monitor is ON you may find the button on the taskbar.
To show the Status Monitor icon on your taskbar, click the button.
The Status Monitor icon will appear in the small window. Then drag the icon to the taskbar.
About Status Monitor for Windows® 7 users
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Trademarks
The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
Microsoft and Windows are registered 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.
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.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Compilation and Publication
This manual has been compiled and published, under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., 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.
This product is designed for use in a professional environment.