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Before you can use the machine, you must set up the hardware and install the software. Please read this “Quick Setup Guide” for the correct setup procedure and installation instructions. Step 1 Setting Up the Machine Step 2 Installing the Drivers & Software Setup is Complete! Keep this “Quick Setup Guide”, User’s Guide and supplied CD-ROM in a convenient place for quick and easy reference at all times.
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Warning Improper Setup Indicates warnings that Alerts you to devices and must be observed to operations that are not prevent possible compatible with the personal injury and machine. damage to the machine. Note User’s Guide Indicates notes and Indicates reference to the useful tips to remember User’s Guide.
■ Getting Started Carton Components . Telephone Handset . Control Panel Cover . ADF Document Output Support . Manual Feed Slot . Paper Tray . Power Switch . Front Cover ADF Document Output Support AC Power Cord Telephone Handset Carton components may differ from one country to another. Save all packing materials and the carton.
Control Panel 1. One Touch keys 4. Dial Pad 7. Reports key 10. Copy Options key For the details of the control panel, see "Control panel overview" in Chapter 1 of the User’s Guide. 01/03 15:25 2. Fax and telephone keys 5.
Table of Contents Setting Up the Machine Step 1 1. Attach the ADF Document Output Support ... 4 2. Install the Handset ... 4 3. Install the Drum Unit Assembly ... 5 4. Load Paper in the Paper Tray ... 6 5.
Step 1 Setting Up the Machine Attach the ADF Document Output Support Do NOT connect the interface cable. Connecting the interface cable is done during the software installation process. Pull out the ADF Document Support. Open the control panel cover by lifting it toward the back.
Install the Drum Unit Assembly Open the front cover of the machine. Front Cover Unpack the drum unit assembly. Gently rock it from side to side several times to distribute the toner evenly inside the assembly. Put the drum unit assembly into the machine.
Step 1 Setting Up the Machine Load Paper in the Paper Tray Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine. While pressing the paper guide release lever, slide the adjusters to fit the paper size. Check that the guides are firmly in the slots.
Install the Power Cord and Phone Line Do not connect the Parallel or USB cable yet. Make sure that the power switch is off. Connect the AC power cord to the machine. Plug the AC power cord into an AC outlet. Turn the power switch on.
Step 1 Setting Up the Machine Set Your Country (For Australia / New Zealand Customer Only) You must set your country so that the machine works correctly on local telecommunication lines in each country. Check that the power is turned on by plugging in the power cord and turn the power switch on.
Set your Station ID You should store your name and fax number to be printed on all fax pages that you send. Press Menu/Set. Press 0. Press 3. Enter your fax number (up to 20 digits) on the dial pad, and then press Menu/Set. Fax:_ Enter your telephone number (up to 20 digits) on the dial pad, and then press...
Step 1 Setting Up the Machine Select a Receive Mode There are four possible receive modes: Are you connecting an external telephone or external telephone answering device to the machine? Are you using the voice message function of your external telephone answering device? Choose the Receive Mode...
Set the LCD Contrast You can change the contrast to help the LCD look lighter or darker. Press Menu/Set. Press 1. Press 7. Press Light Press Menu/Set. Press Stop/Exit. or Dark. Go to Next page to install the drivers & software...
View the User’s Guide and other documentation in PDF format (Viewer included). On-Line Registration You will be pointed to the Brother Product Registration Web page for quick registration of your machine. Brother Solutions Center Brother contact information and web site links offering the latest news and support information.
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Follow the instructions on this page for your operating system and interface cable. For the latest drivers and to find the best solution for your problem or question, access the Brother Solutions Center directly from the driver or go to http://solutions.brother.com USB Interface Cable Users ... Go to page 14 (For Windows Parallel Interface Cable Users ...
Select Local Connection, and then click Next. The installation will continue. (MFC-7225N only) If you want to install the PS driver (Brother’s BR-Script Driver), select Custom Install and then follow the on-screen instructions. When the Select Components screen appears, check PS Printer Driver, and then continue following the on-screen instructions.
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It will take a few seconds for the installation screen to appear. The installation of the Brother drivers will automatically start. The screens appear one after another. Please wait, it will take a few seconds for all the screens to appear.
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If the installation is unsuccessful, try installing again using Repair MFL-Pro Suite from the CD-ROM main menu. Select Repair MFL-Pro Suite and follow the instructions on the screen. The MFL-Pro Suite, Brother Printer Driver and Scanner driver have been installed and the installation is now complete.
The CD-ROM main menu will appear. Click Install MFL-Pro Suite. If this window does not appear, use ® Windows Explorer to run the setup.exe program from the root directory of the Brother CD-ROM. After reading and accepting the ScanSoft ® PaperPort 9.0SE License Agreement, click Yes.
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Select Local Connection, and then click Next. The installation will continue. (MFC-7225N only) If you want to install the PS driver (Brother’s BR-Script Driver), select Custom Install and then follow the on-screen instructions. When the Select Components screen appears, check PS Printer Driver, and then continue following the on-screen instructions.
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Professional users, click Next. ® For Windows XP users, wait for a while since the installation of the Brother drivers will automatically start. The screens appear one after another. DO NOT try to cancel any of the screens during this installation.
Connect the parallel interface cable to your computer, and then connect it to the machine. Brother recommends that you connect the machine directly to your computer. Plug in the power cord and turn on the machine.
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Select Local Connection, and then click Next. The installation will continue. (MFC-7225N only) If you want to install the PS driver (Brother’s BR-Script Driver), select Custom Install and then follow the on-screen instructions. When the Select Components screen appears, check PS Printer Driver, and then continue following the on-screen instructions.
The CD-ROM main menu will appear. Click Install MFL-Pro Suite. If this window does not appear, use ® Windows Explorer to run the setup.exe program from the root directory of the Brother CD-ROM. After reading and accepting the ScanSoft ® PaperPort 9.0SE License Agreement, click Yes.
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Select Network Connection and then click Next. (MFC-7225N only) If you want to install the PS driver (Brother’s BR-Script Driver), select Custom Install and then follow the on-screen instructions. When the Select Components screen appears, check PS Printer Driver, and then continue following the on-screen instructions.
Step 2 Installing the Drivers & Software For USB Interface Cable Users For Mac OS Make sure that you have completed the instructions from Step 1 “Setting Up the Machine” on pages 4 - 11. Turn off and unplug the machine from the AC outlet and disconnect it from your ®...
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® From the Apple menu, open the Chooser. Click the Brother Laser icon. On the right side of the Chooser, select the machine to which you want to print. Close the Chooser. The MFL-Pro Suite, Printer driver and Scanner driver have been installed.
Brother software. If you encounter this problem continue with the installation but skip step 9. You should select your Brother machine from the Model pull-down list in the main screen of ControlCenter2.0.
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DO NOT connect the machine to a USB port on a keyboard or a non- powered USB hub. Plug in the power cord and turn on the machine. Select USB and then click OK. Select Applications from the Go menu. Open the Utilities folder.
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To install Presto! PageManager Presto! PageManager icon and follow the on-screen instructions. ® When Presto! PageManager OCR capability is added to the Brother ControlCenter2.0. You can also easily scan, share, and organize photos and documents ® using Presto! PageManager ®...
For Network Interface Cable Users (MFC-7225N only) ® For Mac OS 9.1 to 9.2 Make sure that you have completed the instructions from Step 1 “Setting Up the Machine” on pages 4 - 11. Turn off and unplug the machine from the AC outlet.
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Step 2 Installing the Drivers & Software For Network Interface Cable Users (MFC-7225N only) Click the Brother Laser (IP) icon, and then select BRN_XXXXXX. Close the Chooser. XXXXXX are the last six digits of the Ethernet address. The MFL-Pro Suite and Printer driver have been installed.
® Macintosh or if you are overwriting a ® previously installed version of the Brother software. If you encounter this problem continue with the installation skipping steps 9 to 11 and then see the Software User’s Guide for details on selecting which machine the ControlCenter2.0 will connect with.
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Step 2 Installing the Drivers & Software For Network Interface Cable Users Plug in the power cord and turn on the machine. Select Network and then click OK. Click Browse. Select your model name, and then click OK. Click OK again to close the DeviceSelector.
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To install Presto! PageManager Presto! PageManager icon and follow the on-screen instructions. ® When Presto! PageManager OCR capability is added to the Brother ControlCenter2.0. You can also easily scan, share, and organize photos and documents ® using Presto! PageManager ®...
■ For Network Users Installing the BRAdmin Professional Configuration Utility (Windows The BRAdmin Professional utility is designed to manage your Brother network connected devices such as network-ready Multifunction devices and/or network-ready printers in a Local Area Network (LAN) environment. BRAdmin Professional can also be used to manage devices from other manufacturers whose products support SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol).
Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway, and then click the OK button. The address information will be saved to the printer. For more information on network administration, please see the Network User’s Guide in the programs menu or go to http://solutions.brother.com...
Brother re-seller. Drum Unit DR-2025 If you are going to connect the MFC-7220 to your Ethernet network, buy the optional Network device. The NC-2100p can be connected to the parallel interface port of your machine. For more information, visit http://solutions.brother.com.
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.