Brother MFC-L8610CDW, MFC-L8895CDW, MFC-L8905CDW Setup Guide

MFC L8610CDW / MFC-L8895CDW / MFC L8900CDW / MFC-L8905CDW

Quick Setup Guide

Read the Product Safety Guide first, then read this Quick Setup Guide for the correct installation procedure.

Not all models are available in all countries.

The latest manuals are available at the Brother Solutions Center: solutions.brother.com/manuals.

D01V10001-00 USA/CAN Version C

Unpack the machine and check the components

* Already installed in the machine

Watch our Video FAQs for help with setting up your Brother machine: solutions.brother.com/videos.

Drum Unit*

Waste Toner Box*

Belt Unit*

Toner Cartridges*	Telephone Line Cord		AC Power Cord
(Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow)
Brother Installation Disc	Quick Setup Guide	Product Safety Guide		Reference Guide

(only for certain models)

NOTE:

•Manuals in Spanish for this model are available on the Brother Solutions Center. (USA only): solutions.brother.com/manuals

Los manuales en español de este modelo están disponibles en el Brother Solutions Center. (Solamente en los Estados Unidos): solutions.brother.com/manuals

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

•The available connection interfaces vary depending on the model.

•Interface cables are not included. You must purchase the correct interface cable if you require one.

USB cable

We recommend using a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no more than 6 feet (2 meters) long.

Network cable

Use a straight-through Category 5e (or greater) twistedpair cable.

•The illustrations in this Quick Setup Guide show the MFC L8900CDW.

1 Remove the packing materials and install the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly

	Remove the packing tape.	3
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2 Load paper in the paper tray

Do not exceed this mark.

Adjust the paper guides.

3 Connect the power cord and turn on the machine	4 Connect the telephone line cord
	If you do not plan to use the fax feature on this machine, go to step .

	Back	Front
5 Select your language (if needed)		6
1.	On the machine’s Touchscreen,
	press [Settings]* >
	[All Settings] >
	[Initial Setup] >
2.	[Local Language].
	Press your language.
3.	Press .

* [Settings] menu is MFC L8610CDW only.

Configure the machine for faxing

If you do not plan to use the fax feature on this machine, go to step .

NOTE:

•For more information on using the fax feature, see the Online User’s Guide.

•Your machine is programmed to automatically receive faxes. To change this default mode, see the Online User’s Guide.

A. Set the date and time	B. Set the Station ID
Press [Settings]* > [All Settings] >	Press [Settings]* > [All Settings] >
[Initial Setup] > [Date & Time], and	[Initial Setup] > [Station ID], and then
then set the date and time you want.	set your fax or telephone number and your name.

7 Select a device to connect to your machine

Computer Mobile Device

Go to and follow the instructions.

8 Connect your computer

Download

Put the installation disc into your CD/DVD drive, or download the Full Driver & Software Package at:

For Windows®: solutions.brother.com/windows

For Macintosh: solutions.brother.com/mac

If you are using a recently released operating system on your computer, visit the above websites for updated driver and software information.

Go to and follow the instructions.

Brother regularly updates firmware to add features and apply bug fixes. To check for the latest firmware, visit solutions.brother.com/up3.

	Follow the on-screen instructions and prompts.	Finished
	For Windows®:	For Network Users: Important Notice for
	If the Brother screen does not appear automatically, go to	Network Security
	Computer (This PC). Double-click the CD/DVD-ROM icon,	The default Web Based Management
		password is located on the back of the
	and then double-click start.exe.
		machine and marked “Pwd”.
		We recommend immediately changing the
		default password to use network tools/utilities
		securely and to protect your machine from
		unauthorized access.

Can’t Connect? Check the following:

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				Wireless network	Restart your wireless access
					point/router (if possible).
				Wired network	Disconnect the cable.
				USB connection

Alternative wireless setup

Find your SSID (Network Name) and Network Key (Password) on your wireless access point/ router and write them in the table provided below.

SSID (Network Name)

Network Key (Password)

SSID: XXXXXXX

Network key: XXXX

If you cannot find this information, ask your network administrator or wireless access point/router manufacturer.

Press

> [Setup Wizard] >

[Yes].

Print or scan using your mobile device

Your mobile device must be connected to the same wireless network as your Brother machine.

If still not successful, go to .

Restart your machine and

computer, and then go to .

If still not successful, visit support.brother.com for FAQs & Troubleshooting.

Even if you do not have a wireless access point/router, you can connect your device and your machine directly. For additional wireless network support, go to solutions.brother.com/wireless-support.

Select the SSID (Network Name) for your access point/router and enter the Network Key (Password).

When the wireless setup is successful, the Touchscreen displays [Connected].

If setup is not successful, restart your Brother machine and your wireless access point/router,

and repeat.

For Computer

Go toto install software.

For Mobile Device

Go toto install apps.

Brother SupportCenter is a mobile app that provides the latest support information for your Brother product.

Visit the App Store or Google Play™ to download.

		AirPrint is available for Apple device users. You do not need to
		download any software to use AirPrint. For more information,	Optional apps
		see the Online User’s Guide.
			You can print from and scan to your mobile device using
			various apps.
			(USA only) For more information on apps,
		Download and install our free application Brother iPrint&Scan	visit www.brother-usa.com/connect.
		from a mobile application store, such as the App Store, Google	For instructions, see the Online User’s Guide.
		Play™ or Microsoft® Store using your mobile device.

Additional Wireless Support: solutions.brother.com/wireless-support

For FAQs, Troubleshooting, and to download software and manuals, visit support.brother.com.

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