Brother MFC-8950DWT User Manual

Quick Setup Guide

Note

Start Here

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/

Not all models are available in all countries.

MFC-8950DW(T)

Unpack the machine and check the components

Drum Unit and Toner Cartridge

Assembly

(pre-installed)

AC Power Cord Installer CD-ROM Quick Setup Guide

Telephone Line Cord Product Safety Guide Basic User's Guide

Product Registration Sheet

(USA only)

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.

• 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

• 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 MFC-8950DW.

• 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 5e (or greater) Shielded Twisted-Pair (STP) cable for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Network or 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Network. When you connect the machine to a Gigabit Ethernet Network, use network devices complying with 1000BASE-T.

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.

b Open the MP tray a, and remove the packing

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

d Take out the drum unit and toner cartridge

assembly.

e Remove the orange protective material from

the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly.

c Press the front cover release button and open

the front cover. Remove the silica gel pack a.

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

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.

g Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly

Note

firmly back in the machine.

Load paper in the paper

h Close the front cover of the machine.

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.

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.)

c Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams

Important

and misfeeds.

Connect the power cord

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.

DO NOT connect the interface cable yet.

and telephone line

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.

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.

DO NOT touch the Touchscreen immediately after plugging in the power cord or turning the machine on. Doing this may cause an error.

c 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.

The telephone line cord MUST be connected to the jack on the machine marked LINE.

WARNING

The machine must be grounded using a

Note

3-prong plug. Since the machine is grounded through the

power outlet, you can protect yourself from potentially hazardous electrical conditions on the telephone network by keeping the power cord connected to your machine when you connect it to a telephone line. Similarly, you can protect yourself when you want to move your machine by disconnecting the telephone line first and then the power cord.

If you are sharing one telephone line with an external telephone, connect it as shown below.

Before you connect the external telephone, remove the protective cap c from the EXT. jack on the machine.

If you are sharing one telephone line with an external telephone answering machine, connect it as shown below.

Before you connect the external telephone answering machine, remove the protective cap c from the EXT. jack on the machine.

a Extension telephone answering machine

(not supported)

b External telephone answering machine c Protective cap

Set the receive mode to External TAD if you have an external answering machine. See Choose the correct Receive

Mode on page 9. For additional details, see Connecting an external TAD (telephone answering device) in the Basic User's Guide.

a Extension telephone b External telephone c Protective cap

Choose your language

Wireless setup

(if needed)

a Press Menu. b Press a or b to display Initial Setup.

Press Initial Setup.

c Press a or b to display Local Language.

Press Local Language.

d Press your language. e Press Stop/Exit.

(if needed)

a Do one of the following:

 If you are using a Macintosh computer or a

mobile device on a wireless network, you can configure the wireless settings by

pressing the button at the top right on the Touchscreen. Go to b.

 If you are using a Windows

to connect your Macintosh using USB or wired network, or want to change the initial settings on your machine first, skip this step and go to step 7. You will be able to configure the wireless settings later.

computer, want

b Press the button on the Touchscreen.

Then go to step 19 on page 25 to continue the wireless setup.

After finishing the wireless setup you will need to return to step 7 to finish the machine setup.

Choose the correct Receive Mode

The correct Receive Mode is determined by the external devices and telephone subscriber services (Voice Mail, Distinctive Ring, etc.) you have (or will be using) on the same line as the Brother machine.

Will you be using a Distinctive Ring number for receiving faxes?

Brother uses the term “Distinctive Ring” but telephone companies may have other names for this service such as Custom Ringing, RingMaster, Personalized Ring, Teen Ring, Ident-A-Call, and Smart Ring. See Distinctive Ring in the Basic User's Guide for instruction on setting up your machine using this feature.

Will you be using Voice Mail on the same telephone line as your Brother machine?

If you have Voice Mail on the same telephone line as your Brother machine, there is a strong possibility that Voice Mail and the Brother machine will conflict with each other when receiving incoming calls. See Voice Mail in the Basic User's Guide for instructions on setting up your machine using this service.

Will you be using a Telephone Answering Device on the same telephone line as your Brother machine?

Your external telephone answering device (TAD) will automatically answer every call. Voice messages are stored on the external TAD and fax messages are printed. Choose External TAD as your receive mode. See the instructions below.

Will you be using your Brother machine on a dedicated fax line?

Your machine automatically answers every call as a fax. Choose Fax Only as your receive mode. See the instructions below.

Will you be using your Brother machine on the same line as your telephone?

Do you want to receive voice calls and faxes automatically?

The Fax/Tel receive mode is used when sharing the Brother machine and your telephone on the same line. Choose Fax/Tel as your receive mode. See the instructions below. Important Note: You cannot receive voice messages on either Voice Mail or an answering machine when choosing the Fax/Tel mode.

Do you expect to receive very few faxes?

Choose Manual as your receive mode. You control the telephone line and must answer every call yourself. See the instructions below.

For details, see Using receive modes in the Basic User's Guide.

a Press Menu. b Press a or b to display Initial Setup.

Press Initial Setup.

c Press a or b to display Receive Mode.

Press Receive Mode.

d Press your receive mode. e Press Stop/Exit.

Set the LCD brightness (if needed)

f Enter the two digits for the month using the

buttons on the Touchscreen, and then press OK.

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

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

a Press Menu. b Press a or b to display General Setup.

Press General Setup.

c Press a or b to display LCD Settings.

Press LCD Settings.

d Press Backlight. e Press Light, Med or Dark. f Press Stop/Exit.

Set the date and time

The machine displays the date and time, and if you set up the station ID, the date and time will be added to each fax you send.

g Enter the two digits for the day using the

buttons on the Touchscreen, and then press OK.

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

h Do one of the following:

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

24h Clock. Go to step i.

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

12h Clock. Go to step j.

i Enter the time in 24-hour format using the

buttons on the Touchscreen, and then press OK. Go to step l.

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

j Enter the time in 12-hour format using the

buttons on the Touchscreen.

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

k Press AM or PM, and then press OK.

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

l Press Stop/Exit.

a Press Menu. b Press a or b to display Initial Setup.

Press Initial Setup.

c Press a or b to display Date&Time.

Press Date&Time.

d Press Date&Time again. e Enter the last two digits of the year using the

buttons on the Touchscreen, and then press OK.

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

Set your Station ID

Note

The machine displays the date and time, and if you set up the Station ID, it will add it to each fax you send.

a Press Menu. b Press a or b to display Initial Setup.

Press Initial Setup.

c Press a or b to display Station ID.

Press Station ID.

d Enter your fax number (up to 20 digits) using

the buttons on the Touchscreen, and then press OK.

e Enter your telephone number (up to 20 digits)

using the buttons on the Touchscreen, and then press OK. (If your telephone number and fax number are the same, enter the same number again.)

If you make a mistake and want to start again, press Stop/Exit and go back to step a.

(USA only) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such messages clearly contain, in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page, or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business or other entity or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machines or such business, other entity or individual. To program this information into your machine, see Set the date and

time on page 10 and Set your Station ID on page 11.

f Use the buttons on the Touchscreen to enter

your name (up to 20 characters), and then press OK.

• To enter numbers or special characters, press

repeatedly until the character you want to enter appears, then press the character you want.

• If you entered a character incorrectly and want to change it, press d or c to move the cursor to

the incorrect character, then press .

• To enter a space, press the space key button or c.

For more details, see Entering text in the Basic User's Guide.

g Press Stop/Exit.

Fax Transmission Report

Note

Set the telephone line

Your Brother machine is equipped with a Transmission Verification Report that can be used as confirmation that you sent a fax. This report lists the name or fax number of the receiving party, the date, time and duration of the transmission, the number of pages transmitted, and whether or not the transmission was successful. If you want to use the Fax Transmission Report feature see Printing reports in the Advanced User's Guide.

Set tone or pulse dialing

Your machine comes set for a Tone dialing service. If you have a Pulse dialing service (rotary), you need to change the dialing mode.

a Press Menu.

mode (Canada only)

If you are connecting the machine to a VoIP service (over the Internet) you need to change the compatibility setting.

If you are using an analog telephone line you can skip this step.

compatibility

a Press Menu. b Press a or b to display Fax.

Press Fax.

c Press a or b to display Miscellaneous.

Press Miscellaneous.

d Press Compatibility. e Press Basic(for VoIP). f Press Stop/Exit.

b Press a or b to display Initial Setup.

Press Initial Setup.

c Press a or b to display Tone/Pulse.

Press Tone/Pulse.

d Press Pulse (or Tone). e Press Stop/Exit.

Dial Prefix

Note

Automatic Daylight

The dial prefix setting will automatically dial a predefined number before every fax number you dial. For example: If your phone system requires a 9 to dial an outside number this setting will automatically dial 9 for every fax you send.

a Press Menu. b Press a or b to display Initial Setup.

Press Initial Setup.

c Press a or b to display Dial Prefix.

Press Dial Prefix.

d Press On. e Press Dial Prefix. f Enter the prefix number (up to 5 digits) using

the buttons on the Touchscreen, and then press OK.

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. b Press a or b to display Initial Setup.

Press Initial Setup.

c Press a or b to display Date&Time.

Press Date&Time.

d Press Auto Daylight. e Press On (or Off). f Press Stop/Exit.

Set the Time Zone

• You can use the numbers 0 to 9, #, l and !.

• You cannot use ! with any other numbers or characters.

• If your telephone system requires a timed break recall (hookflash), press ! on the Touchscreen.

• If the pulse dialing mode is on, # and l are not available to use. (Canada only)

g Press Stop/Exit.

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. b Press a or b to display Initial Setup.

Press Initial Setup.

c Press a or b to display Date&Time.

Press Date&Time.

d Press Time Zone. e Press + or - to set your time zone.

Press OK.

f Press Stop/Exit.

Send in the Product

Note

Registration and Test

You can also register your product online using the On-Line Registration link from the installer CD-ROM or visit http://www.brother.com/registration/

Sheet (USA only)

a Fill out the Product Registration and Test

Sheet.

b Put the sheet face up in the ADF (Automatic

Document Feeder) or face down on the scanner glass.

c Make sure you have pressed the Fax button. d Enter the toll-free fax number: 1-877-268-9575. e Press Start.

You will receive a confirmation fax of your Product Registration.

Windows

USB

Macintosh

Windows

Macintosh

Wired Network

Wireless Network

Windows

Macintosh

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 16 Macintosh, go to page 18

For Wired Network

Windows®, go to page 20 Macintosh, go to page 23

For Wireless Network

To connect your iOS or Android™ device or Windows® Phone to your Brother machine using Wi-Fi Direct™, please download the Wi-Fi Direct™ Guide at http://solutions.brother.com/

Windows® and Macintosh, go to page 25

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/MFC-XXXX

(where MFC-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.

For Windows Vista® and Windows®7 users, when the Windows Security screen appears, click the check box and click Install to complete the installation correctly.

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.

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

h When the Setup Complete screen appears,

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

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.

c Choose Local Connection (USB) and then

click Next. 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 Make sure your machine's power switch is on.

d Choose your machine from the list, and then

click OK.

e When this screen appears, click Next.

The installation of MFL-Pro Suite is now complete. Go to step 21 on page 19.

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

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.

Windows

• 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 41.

• 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,

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.  For network PC-Fax receiving, add UDP port

54926.

 If you still have trouble with your network

connection, add UDP port 161 and 137.

Firewall, see

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.

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/MFC-XXXX LAN

(where MFC-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

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 20 on page 20.

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.

c Choose Wired Network Connection

(Ethernet) and then click Next. 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 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.

d Choose your machine from the list, and then

click OK.

If your machine is not found over the network, confirm your network settings. See Before you install on page 23.

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 41.

• 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 button

to scan over the network, you must check the

3) Click OK. Go to e.

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

e When this screen appears, click Next.

The installation of MFL-Pro Suite is now complete. Go to step 21 on page 24.

If you want to use your machine with multiple computers on the network, install MFL-Pro Suite on each computer. Go to step 20 on page 23.

The installation is now complete.

For Wireless Network Users

Wireless Network

Windows

Macintosh

Important

Note

For Wireless Network Interface Users

Before you begin

First you must configure the wireless network settings of your machine to communicate with your wireless access point/router. After the machine is configured to communicate with your wireless access point/router, computers and mobile devices on your network will have access to the machine. To use the machine from a computer, you will need to install the drivers and software. The following steps will guide you through the configuration and installation process.

• If you are going to connect the machine to your network, we recommend that you contact your system administrator prior to installation. You must know your wireless network settings before you proceed with this installation.

• If you have previously configured the wireless settings of the machine, you must reset the network (LAN) settings before you can configure the wireless settings again.

1. On your machine, press Menu.

2. Press a or b to display Network, and press Network.

3. Press a or b to display Network Reset, and press Network Reset.

4. Press Yes.

5. Press Yes for 2 seconds.

• To achieve optimum results with normal everyday document printing, place the Brother machine as close to the wireless access point/router as possible with minimal obstructions. Large objects and walls between the two devices as well as interference from other electronic devices can affect the data transfer speed of your documents. Due to these factors, wireless may not be the best method of connection for all types of documents and applications. If you are printing large files, such as multi-page documents with mixed text and large graphics, you may want to consider choosing wired Ethernet for a faster data transfer or USB for the fastest throughput speed.

• Although the Brother MFC-8950DW(T) can be used in both a wired and wireless network, only one of the connection methods can be used at a time.

• If you use your machine in an IEEE 802.1x supported wireless network, see Using IEEE 802.1x authentication in the Network User's Guide.

Infrastructure Mode

a Wireless access point/router

b Wireless Network machine (your machine)

c Wireless capable computer connected to

the wireless access point/router

d Wired computer connected to the wireless

access point/router

e Mobile device connected to the wireless

access point/router

For Wireless Network Users

Note

Now go to

Important

Note

Choose your wireless setup method

The following instructions will offer three methods for setting up your Brother machine on a wireless network. If you began the wireless setup from step 6 on page 8 (for Macintosh and mobile devices), go to method b (Setup Wizard). For all other users, choose the method you prefer for your environment.

To setup your machine in any other wireless environment, you can find instructions in the Network User's Guide.

a Setup using the Installer CD-ROM and temporarily using a USB cable (Windows

It is recommended that you use a PC wirelessly connected to your network for this method.

• You need to temporarily use a USB cable during configuration (cable not included).

• If you are using Windows access point/router, you need to know the SSID and Network Key of your wireless access point/router before you proceed. Please write down your wireless network settings in the area below.

• Please do not contact Brother Customer Service for assistance without the wireless security information. We cannot assist you in locating your network security settings.

Item Record the current wireless network settings

SSID (Network Name)

Network Key (Security Key/Encryption Key)

* The Network Key may also be described as the Password, Security Key or Encryption Key.

XP, or using a network cable to connect your computer with your wireless

only)

• If you do not know this information (SSID and Network Key), you cannot continue the wireless setup.

• How can I find this information (SSID and Network Key)?

1. You should see the documentation provided with your wireless access point/router.

2. The initial network name could be the manufacturer’s name or the model name.

3. If you do not know the security information, please consult the router manufacturer, your system

administrator, or internet provider.

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For Wireless Network Users

Wireless Network

Windows

Macintosh

Now go to

Important

Note

Now go to

b Manual setup from the control panel using the Setup Wizard (Macintosh, mobile devices and

Windows

If your wireless access point/router does not support WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) or AOSS™, write down the wireless network settings of your wireless access point/router in the area below.

Please do not contact Brother Customer Service for assistance without the wireless security information. We cannot assist you in locating your network security settings.

Item Record the current wireless network settings

SSID (Network Name)

Network Key (Security Key/Encryption Key)

* The Network Key may also be described as the Password, Security Key or Encryption Key.

• If you do not know this information (SSID and Network Key), you cannot continue the wireless setup.

• How can I find this information (SSID and Network Key)?

1. You should see the documentation provided with your wireless access point/router.

2. The initial network name could be the manufacturer’s name or the model name.

3. If you do not know the security information, please consult the router manufacturer, your system administrator, or internet provider.

)

c One push setup using WPS or AOSS™ (Windows

If your wireless access point/router supports automatic wireless (one-push) setup (WPS or AOSS™)

and Macintosh)

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page 32

For Wireless Network Users

Important

Note

Setup using the Installer CD-ROM and temporarily using a USB cable (Windows

Setup the wireless

only)

c Choose Wireless Network Connection and

then click Next.

• You need to temporarily use a USB cable during configuration (cable not included).

• If you are using Windows network cable to connect your computer with your wireless access point/router, you need to know the SSID and Network Key of your wireless access point/router you wrote down in step 20-a on page 26 before you proceed.

If you use your machine in an IEEE 802.1x supported wireless network, see Using

IEEE 802.1x authentication in the Network User's Guide.

settings

XP, or using a

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 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.  For network PC-Fax receiving, add UDP port

54926.

 If you still have trouble with your network

connection, add UDP port 161 and 137.

Firewall, see

e Choose Yes, I have a USB cable to use for

installation, and then click Next.

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

and Windows®7 users,

If the Important Notice screen appears, read the notice. Check the box after you confirm the SSID and Network Key, and then click Next.

For Wireless Network Users

Wireless Network

Windows

Macintosh

Now go to

Note

f Temporarily connect the USB cable (not

included) directly to the computer and the machine.

g Do one of the following:

 If the Installation confirmation screen

appears, check the box and click Next, go to h.

 Otherwise, go to i.

h Check Yes if you want to connect with the listed

SSID. Click Next and go to k.

j Enter the Network Key you wrote down in step

20-a on page 26, and then click Next.

If your network is not configured for Authentication and Encryption, the ATTENTION! screen will appear. To continue configuration, click OK.

k Confirm the wireless network settings and then

click Next. The settings will be sent to your machine.

i The wizard will search for wireless networks

available from your machine. Choose the SSID that you wrote down for your network in step 20-a on page 26, and then click Next.

• If the list is blank, check that the wireless access point/router has power and is broadcasting the SSID, and then see if the machine and the wireless access point/router are within range for wireless communication. Then, click Refresh.

• If your wireless access point/router is set to not broadcast the SSID you can manually add it by clicking the Advanced button. Follow the on-screen instructions for entering the Name (SSID), and then click Next.

• The settings will remain unchanged if you click

Cancel.

• If you want to manually enter the IP address

settings of your machine, click Change IP Address and enter the necessary IP address settings for your network.

• If the wireless setup failure screen appears,

click Retry.

l Disconnect the USB cable between the

computer and the machine and then click Next.

Wireless setup is now complete. A four level indicator at the top right of your machine’s LCD will show the wireless signal strength of your wireless access point/router.

To install the MFL-Pro Suite, continue to step 23-e on page 38.

page 38

For Wireless Network Users

Important

Note

Manual setup from the control panel using the Setup Wizard (Macintosh, mobile devices and Windows

Setup the wireless

You must have the wireless settings you wrote down for your network in step 20-b on page 27 before you proceed.

If you use your machine in an IEEE 802.1x supported wireless network, see Using

IEEE 802.1x authentication in the Network User's Guide.

a If you began the wireless setup from step 6 on

settings

page 8 (for Macintosh and mobile devices), press Setup Wizard.

Then go to c.

All other users, go to b.

)

e Do one of the following:

 If the wireless access point/router of the

selected SSID supports WPS and The selected access point / router supports WPS. Use WPS? appears, go to

 If you are using an authentication and

encryption method that requires a Network Key, go to g.

 If your authentication method is Open

System and your encryption mode is None, go to h.

• If a list of SSIDs is not displayed, make sure your wireless access point/router is on. Move your machine closer to the wireless access point/router and try starting from b again.

• If your wireless access point/router is set to not broadcast the SSID you will have to manually add the SSID name. For details, see

Configuring your machine when the SSID is not broadcast in the Network User's Guide.

b On your machine, press Menu.

Press a or b to display Network, and press Network. Press WLAN, and then Setup Wizard.

c When WLAN Enable? is displayed, press On.

This will start the wireless setup wizard.

Otherwise press Stop/Exit to exit from the wireless setup wizard.

d The machine will search for available SSIDs. It

will take several seconds to display a list of available SSIDs.

If a list of SSIDs is displayed, use a or b to choose the SSID you wrote down in step 20-b on page 27.

f To connect your machine using the automatic

wireless mode, press Yes. (If you choose No (Manual), go to g to enter the Network Key.) When Start WPS on your wireless access point / router , then press Next. appears, press the WPS button on your

wireless access point/router, and then press

Next. Go to h.

g Enter the Network Key you wrote down in step

20-b on page 27 using the buttons on the

Touchscreen to choose each character or number. To delete the characters you have

entered, press .

To enter numbers or special characters, press

repeatedly until the character you want to enter appears, then press the character you want.

Press to change between upper case and lower case.

For more information, see Entering Text for Wireless Settings on page 36.

Press OK when you have entered all the characters, then press Yes to apply your settings.

For Wireless Network Users

Wireless Network

Windows

Macintosh

Now go to

Note

h Your machine will now try to connect to your

wireless network using the information you have entered.

A connection result message appears on the LCD and a WLAN report will automatically be printed.

If the connection failed, check the error code on the printed report and refer to Troubleshooting on page 33.

Wireless setup is now complete. A four level indicator at the top right of your machine’s LCD will show the wireless signal strength of your wireless access point/router.

For computer users, please install MFL-Pro Suite.

For Macintosh Users:

step 22 on page 39

For Windows® Users:

step 22 on page 37

For mobile device users who began the setup from step 6 on page 8, go back to step 7 to continue the machine settings.

For Mobile Device users, please go to the User’s Guide for the application you are using (e.g. Brother iPrint&Scan or other applications) for additional details on how to use your machine with the application. To download the User’s Guide for the application you are using, please go to the manuals download section on your model’s home page on the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/

For Wireless Network Users

Now go to

Note

One push setup using WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) or AOSS™ (Windows

and Macintosh)

Configure the wireless

settings

a Confirm your wireless access point/router has

the WPS or AOSS™ symbol as shown below.

b Place the Brother machine within range of your

WPS or AOSS™ access point/router. The range may differ depending on your environment. Refer to the instructions provided with your wireless access point/router.

If you began the wireless setup from step 6 on page 8, press WPS/AOSS.

Then go to d.

All other users, go to c.

c On your machine, press Menu.

Press a or b to display Network, and press Network. Press WLAN, and then WPS/AOSS.

If your wireless access point/router supports WPS (PIN Method) and you want to configure your machine using the PIN (Personal Identification Number) Method, see Configuration using the PIN Method of WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) in the Network User's Guide.

f A connection result message appears on the

LCD and a WLAN report will automatically be printed.

If the connection failed, check the error code on the printed report and refer to Troubleshooting on page 33.

Wireless setup is now complete. A four level indicator at the top right of your machine’s LCD will show the wireless signal strength of your wireless access point/router.

To install the MFL-Pro Suite, continue to step 22.

For Windows® Users:

d When WLAN Enable? is displayed, press On.

This will start the wireless setup wizard.

Otherwise press Stop/Exit to exit from the wireless setup wizard.

e When Start WPS or AOSS on your

wireless access point / router , then press OK. appears, press the WPS or

AOSS™ button on your wireless access point/router. See the user’s guide for your wireless access point/router for instructions. And then press OK.

This feature will automatically detect which mode (WPS or AOSS™) your wireless access point/router uses to configure your machine.

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For Macintosh Users:

page 39

For Wireless Network Users

Wireless Network

Windows

Macintosh

Important

Troubleshooting

Please do not contact Brother Customer Service for assistance without the wireless security information. We cannot assist you in locating your network security settings.

How can I find the wireless settings (Network Name (SSID) and Network Key)

1. You should see the documentation provided with your wireless access point/router.

2. The initial network name could be the manufacturer’s name or the model name.

3. If you do not know the security information, please consult the router manufacturer, your system administrator or internet provider.

* The Network Key may also be described as the Password, Security Key or Encryption Key. * If the wireless access point/router is set to not broadcast the SSID, the SSID will not automatically be detected.

You will have to manually enter the SSID name. See Configuring your machine when the SSID is not broadcast in the Network User's Guide.

WLAN report

If the WLAN report that printed shows that the connection failed, check the error code on the printed report and refer to the following instructions.

Error code Recommended Solutions

The wireless setting is not activated, turn the wireless setting to ON.

- If a LAN cable is connected to your machine, disconnect it and turn the wireless setting of

TS-01

TS-02

your machine to ON.

1. On your machine, press Menu.

2. Press a or b to display Network, and press Network.

3. Press WLAN, and then Setup Wizard.

4. When WLAN Enable? is displayed, press On. This will start the wireless setup wizard.

The wireless access point/router cannot be detected.

1. Check the following 4 points.

- Make sure that the wireless access point/router is powered on.

- Move your machine to an obstruction-free area, or closer to the wireless access point/router.

- Temporarily place your machine within about 3.3 feet (one meter) from the wireless access point/router when you are configuring the wireless settings.

- If your wireless access point/router is using MAC address filtering, confirm the MAC address of the Brother machine is allowed in the filter. See Print the Network Configuration Report on page 41.

2. If you manually entered the SSID and security information (SSID/authentication method/encryption method/Network Key) the information may be incorrect. Reconfirm the SSID and security information and reenter the correct information as necessary.

See How can I find the wireless settings (Network Name (SSID) and Network Key) on page 33 to confirm.

For Wireless Network Users

Authentication method Encryption method

WPA-Personal

TKIP

AES

WPA2-Personal AES

OPEN

WEP

NONE (without encryption)

Shared key WEP

Error code Recommended Solutions

The wireless network and security setting you entered may be incorrect. Reconfirm the wireless network settings.

TS-03

TS-04

* Check if the entered or selected SSID/authentication method/encryption

method/UserID/Userpass are correct.

See How can I find the wireless settings (Network Name (SSID) and Network Key) on page 33 to confirm.

The Authentication/Encryption methods used by the selected wireless access point/router are not supported by your machine.

For infrastructure mode, change the authentication and encryption methods of the wireless access point/router. Your machine supports the following authentication methods WPA™, WPA2™, OPEN and Shared key. WPA supports TKIP or AES encryption methods. WPA2 supports AES for the encryption method. OPEN and Shared key correspond to WEP encryption.

If your problem is not solved the SSID or network settings you entered may be incorrect. Reconfirm the wireless network settings.

Combined table of authentication and encryption methods

See How can I find the wireless settings (Network Name (SSID) and Network Key) on page 33 to confirm.

For ad-hoc mode, change the authentication and encryption methods of your computer for the wireless setting. Your machine supports OPEN authentication method only, with optional WEP encryption.

The security information (SSID/Network Key) is incorrect. Reconfirm the SSID and security information (Network Key). If your router uses WEP encryption, enter the key used as the first WEP key. Your Brother

TS-05

TS-06

machine supports the use of the first WEP key only.

See How can I find the wireless settings (Network Name (SSID) and Network Key) on page 33 to confirm.

The wireless security information (Authentication method/Encryption method/Network Key) is incorrect. Reconfirm the wireless security information (Authentication method/Encryption method/Network Key) in the table of TS-04. If your router uses WEP encryption, enter the key used as the first WEP key. Your Brother machine supports the use of the first WEP key only.

See How can I find the wireless settings (Network Name (SSID) and Network Key) on page 33 to confirm.

For Wireless Network Users

Wireless Network

Windows

Macintosh

Error code Recommended Solutions

The machine cannot detect a wireless access point/router that has WPS or AOSS™ enabled.

If you would like to configure your wireless settings using WPS or AOSS™, you must operate both your machine and the wireless access point/router. Confirm your wireless access point/router supports WPS or AOSS™ and try starting again.

TS-07

If you do not know how to operate your wireless access point/router using WPS or AOSS™, see the documentation provided with your wireless access point/router, ask the manufacturer of your wireless access point/router or ask your network administrator.

Two or more wireless access points/routers that have WPS or AOSS™ enabled are detected.

TS-08

- Confirm that only one wireless access point/router within range has the WPS or AOSS™ method active and try again.

- Try starting again after a few minutes in order to avoid interference from other wireless access points/routers.

For Wireless Network Users

Note

Entering Text for Wireless Settings

When you are setting certain menu selections, you may need to enter text into the machine. Press

repeatedly to choose between letters, numbers and special characters. Press to change between upper case and lower case.

Inserting spaces

To enter a space, press the space key button or c.

Making corrections

If you entered a character incorrectly and want to change it, press d or c to move the cursor under the incorrect

character. Then press . Enter the correct character.

• The characters available may differ depending on your country.

• The keyboard layout may differ depending on the function you are setting.

Wireless Network

Windows

Macintosh

Important

Note

Install the Drivers & Software (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.

• 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

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.

Windows

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,

c Choose Wireless Network Connection and

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

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.  For network PC-Fax receiving, add UDP port

54926.

 If you still have trouble with your network

connection, add UDP port 161 and 137.

Firewall, see

Wireless Network

Note

Important

Note

Finish

Note

e Choose the machine from the list, and then

click Next.

If you are using WEP and the LCD displayed ‘Connected’ but your machine is not found, make sure you entered the WEP key correctly. The WEP key is case sensitive.

f 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.

For Windows Vista® and Windows®7 users, when the Windows Security screen appears, click the check box and click Install to complete the installation correctly.

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.

Windows

• If an error message appears during the software installation, run the

Installation Diagnostics located in Start/All Programs/Brother/MFC-XXXX LAN

(where MFC-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

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 23 on page 37.

Network license (Windows®)

(if needed)

h 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.

The installation is now complete.

XML Paper Specification Printer Driver

7 when printing from applications that

and

Wireless Network

Windows

Macintosh

Important

Note

Important

Note

Install the Drivers & Software (Mac OS X 10.5.8 - 10.7.x)

Before you install

Macintosh

c Choose Wireless Network Connection and

then click Next.

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.

Install MFL-Pro Suite

and visit

d 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.

If your wireless settings fail, the Wireless Device Setup Wizard screen appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the wireless configuration.

e Choose your machine from the list, and then

click OK.

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

drive.

b Double-click the Start Here OSX icon. If

prompted, select your model.

Wireless Network

Note

Finish

Note

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 41.

• 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 button

to scan over the network, you must check the

3) Click OK. Go to f.

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)

f When this screen appears, click Next.

The installation of MFL-Pro Suite is now complete. Go to step 24 on page 40.

If you want to use your machine with multiple computers on the network, install MFL-Pro Suite on each computer. Go to step 23 on page 39.

The installation is now complete.

If you began the wireless setup from step 6 on page 8, go back to step 7 to continue the machine settings.

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. c Press a or b to display Print Reports.

Press Print Reports.

d Press a or b to display Network Config.

Press Network Config.

e Press Start.

The machine will print the current network settings.

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.

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.

a Make sure the machine is not operating, then

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

b Press Menu. c Press a or b to display Network.

Press Network.

d Press a or b to display Network Reset.

Press Network Reset.

e Press Yes. f Press Yes for 2 seconds.

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 MFC-8950DW SO-DIMM Memory

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 1,050 sheets.

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

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.

Toner cartridge Drum unit

Standard Toner: TN-720

High Yield Toner: TN-750

Super High Yield Toner: TN-780

DR-720

or contact

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. Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, WPA and WPA2 are marks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. AOSS is a trademark of Buffalo Inc. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. 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 MFC-8950DWT User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Start Here

Unpack the machine and check the components

Choose the correct Receive Mode

Set the LCD brightness (if needed)

Set the date and time

Set your Station ID

Fax Transmission Report

Dial Prefix

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 Wireless Network Interface Users

Before you begin

Choose your wireless setup method

Troubleshooting

How can I find the wireless settings (Network Name (SSID) and Network Key)

WLAN report

Entering Text for Wireless Settings

Before you install

Install MFL-Pro Suite

Finish and restart

Install the Drivers & Software (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