Brother International MFC-J5910DW Quick Setup Guide - English
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- Brother International MFC-J5910DW | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 1
Start Here MFC-J5910DW 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 before - Brother International MFC-J5910DW | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 2
button a as you slide out the front of the paper tray. 1 c With both hands, gently press and slide the paper length guide a and then the paper side guides b to fit the paper size. Make sure that the triangular marks c on the paper length guide a and paper side guides b line up with the mark for the - Brother International MFC-J5910DW | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 3
put the paper into the paper tray print side down and top edge first. Check that the paper is flat in the tray. IMPORTANT Be careful that you do not push the paper in too far; it may lift at the back of the tray and cause paper feed problems. f Gently adjust the paper side guides to the paper with - Brother International MFC-J5910DW | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 4
cable yet (if you are using a USB cable). a Connect the power cord. Note If you are sharing one External telephone Note If you are sharing one telephone line with an external telephone answering mode to External TAD if you have an external answering machine. See Choose the correct Receive Mode - Brother International MFC-J5910DW | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 5
sure you install the Starter Ink Cartridges included with your machine first. a Make sure that the power is turned on. The LCD will show No Ink Cartridge. b Open the ink cartridge cover a. a. Gently push the scanner cover support down b and close the scanner cover c using both hands. 1 3 2 5 - Brother International MFC-J5910DW | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 6
to release the vacuum seal. Then remove the orange protective packing a as shown. h Take care to match the color of the lever a with the cartridge color b, as shown in the diagram below. Install each ink cartridge in the direction of the arrow on the label. 1 2 1 i Gently push the back of the - Brother International MFC-J5910DW | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 7
. • If you mix the colors by installing an ink cartridge in the wrong position, clean the print head several times after correcting the cartridge installation. (See Cleaning the print head in Appendix A of the Basic User's Guide.) • Once you open an ink cartridge, install it in the machine and use - Brother International MFC-J5910DW | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 8
calls. See Voice Mail in chapter 6 of 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 - Brother International MFC-J5910DW | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 9
8 Set the LCD contrast (if needed) If you are having difficulty reading the LCD, try changing the contrast setting. a Press Menu. b Press General Setup. c Press s or t to display LCD Settings. Press LCD Settings. d Press LCD Contrast. e Press d or c to choose the contrast level. Press OK. f Press - Brother International MFC-J5910DW | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 10
10 Set your Station ID You should store your name and fax number to be printed on all fax pages that you send. For details, see Entering Text in Appendix C of the Basic User's Guide. a Press Menu. b Press s or t to display Initial the sending machines or such business, other entity or individual. 10 - Brother International MFC-J5910DW | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 11
Brother Guide. 12 Set Tone or Pulse dialing mode (Canada only) Your machine comes set for Tone dialing service. If you have Pulse dialing service (rotary), you need to change the dialing mode savings time. It will reset itself forward one hour in the spring and backward one hour in the fall. a Press - Brother International MFC-J5910DW | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 12
the On-Line Registration link from the CD-ROM or visit http://www.brother.com/registration/. a Fill out the Product Registration Sheet. c Make sure d Enter the toll-free fax number: 1-877-268-9575. e Press Black Start. Note You will receive a confirmation fax of your Product Registration. b - Brother International MFC-J5910DW | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 13
type These installation instructions are for Windows® XP/XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows Vista®, Windows® 7, and Mac OS X (versions 10.4.11, 10.5.x and 10.6.x). Note • For Windows Server® 2003/2008/2008 R2, the drivers can be found from your model's download page at http://solutions.brother.com - Brother International MFC-J5910DW | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 14
Edition (SP2 or greater), Windows Vista® (SP2 or greater) and Windows® 7. Update to the latest Windows® Service Pack before installing MFL-Pro Suite. c Click Install MFL-Pro Suite and click Yes if you accept the license agreements. Follow the on-screen instructions. 18 Install MFL-Pro Suite a Put - Brother International MFC-J5910DW | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 15
support down b and close the scanner cover c using both hands. 1 b Connect the USB cable to the USB port marked with a symbol. You will find the USB port inside the machine on the right as shown below. 3 2 USB e The installation will continue automatically. The installation screens appear one - Brother International MFC-J5910DW | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 16
Please allow or permit the window to continue. Now go to Proceed to Install Optional Applications on page 41. Note XML Paper Specification Printer Driver The XML Paper Specification Printer Driver is the most suitable driver for Windows Vista® and Windows® 7 when printing from applications that use - Brother International MFC-J5910DW | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 17
Windows® Macintosh USB USB Macintosh For USB interface users (Mac OS X 10.4.11, 10.5.x, 10.6.x) 17 Before you install Make sure your machine is connected to the power and your Macintosh is ON. You must be logged on with Administrator rights. b Connect the USB cable to the USB port marked with a - Brother International MFC-J5910DW | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 18
install. After the installation, the Brother software will search for the Brother device. This will take a few moments to complete. 18 Finish The installation is now complete. Note To use Image Capture for scanning on Mac OS X 10.6.x, please install the CUPS Printer Driver, which can be downloaded - Brother International MFC-J5910DW | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 19
(SP3 or greater), XP Professional x64 Edition (SP2 or greater), Windows Vista® (SP2 or greater) and Windows® 7. Update to the latest Windows® Service Pack before installing MFL-Pro Suite. • If you have previously set up your machine for a wireless network and then want to set it up on a wired - Brother International MFC-J5910DW | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 20
the USB and the network cables are being used, guide both cables through the cable channel with one on top of the other. d Lift the scanner cover to release the lock a. Gently push the scanner cover support down b and close the scanner cover c using both hands. 1 3 2 19 Install MFL-Pro Suite a Put - Brother International MFC-J5910DW | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 21
instructions. f The installation of the Brother drivers will automatically start. The installation screens appear one after another. IMPORTANT DO NOT cancel any of the screens during the installation. It may take a few seconds for all screens to appear. Note For Windows Vista® and Windows - Brother International MFC-J5910DW | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 22
contact Brother customer service. Finish The installation is now complete. Now go to Proceed to Install Optional Applications on page 41. Note XML Paper Specification Printer Driver The XML Paper Specification Printer Driver is the most suitable driver for Windows Vista® and Windows® 7 when printing - Brother International MFC-J5910DW | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 23
10.6.x) 17 Before you install Make sure your machine is connected to the power and your Macintosh is ON. You must be logged on with Administrator rights. Note • For Mac OS X 10.4.0 to 10.4.10 users, upgrade to Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.6.x. • If you have previously set up your machine for a wireless - Brother International MFC-J5910DW | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 24
push the scanner cover support down b and close the scanner cover c using both hands. 1 3 2 c Choose Wired Network Connection (Ethernet), and then click Next. Follow the on-screen instructions. d Please wait for the software to install. After the installation, the Brother software will search for - Brother International MFC-J5910DW | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 25
23 before you install. Finish The installation is now complete. Note To use Image Capture for scanning on Mac OS X 10.6.x, please install the CUPS Printer Driver, which can be downloaded from your model page on the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/. Windows® Macintosh Wired - Brother International MFC-J5910DW | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 26
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-J5910DW can be used in both a wired and wireless network, only one - Brother International MFC-J5910DW | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 27
18 Choose your wireless install method The following instructions will offer three methods for installing your Brother machine in a wireless network environment. Choose the method you prefer for your environment. a Configuration using the CD-ROM installer and a USB cable (Windows® only) • You need - Brother International MFC-J5910DW | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 28
control panel (Windows® and Macintosh) 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 - Brother International MFC-J5910DW | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 29
and continue with the installation. (Recommended) and click Next. If you are using a firewall other than the Windows® Firewall or the Windows® Firewall is off, this screen may appear. c Click Install MFL-Pro Suite and click Yes if you accept the license agreements. Follow the on-screen instructions - Brother International MFC-J5910DW | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 30
and then click Next. h Temporarily connect the USB cable (not included) directly to the computer and the machine. wireless communication. Then click Refresh. • If your access point is set to not broadcast the SSID you can manually add it by clicking the Advanced button. Follow the on-screen instructions - Brother International MFC-J5910DW | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 31
machine's LCD will show the wireless signal strength of your access point/router. To install MFL-Pro Suite, continue to step 21-f on page 37. Now go to Page 37 Note • The settings will remain unchanged if you click Cancel. • If you want to manually - Brother International MFC-J5910DW | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 32
on the printed report and refer to Troubleshooting on page 34. Wireless setup is now complete. A four level indicator at the upper left of your machine's LCD will show the wireless signal strength of your access point/router. To install MFL-Pro Suite, continue to step 20. For Windows® Users: Now - Brother International MFC-J5910DW | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 33
code on the printed report and refer to Troubleshooting on page 34. Wireless setup is now complete. A four level indicator at the upper left your machine's LCD will show the wireless signal strength of your access point/router. To install MFL-Pro Suite, continue to step 20. For Windows® Users: Now - Brother International MFC-J5910DW | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 34
within about 3.3 feet (one meter) from the wireless access point 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. 2. If you manually entered the SSID and - Brother International MFC-J5910DW | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 35
-hoc mode, change the authentication and encryption methods of your computer for the wireless setting. Your machine supports Open as the first WEP key. Your Brother machine supports the use of the first WEP key only. See How can I find the wireless security information (SSID and Network - Brother International MFC-J5910DW | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 36
double-click start.exe. c Click Install MFL-Pro Suite and click Yes if you accept the license agreements. Follow the on-screen instructions. Note For Windows Vista® and Windows® 7, when the User Account Control screen appears, click Allow or Yes. d Choose Wireless Network Connection, and then click - Brother International MFC-J5910DW | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 37
Wireless Network Windows® e When this screen appears, choose Change the Firewall port settings to enable network connection and continue with the installation. (Recommended) and click Next. g The installation of the Brother drivers will automatically start. The installation screens appear one - Brother International MFC-J5910DW | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 38
contact Brother customer service. Finish The installation is now complete. Now go to Proceed to Install Optional Applications on page 41. Note XML Paper Specification Printer Driver The XML Paper Specification Printer Driver is the most suitable driver for Windows Vista® and Windows® 7 when printing - Brother International MFC-J5910DW | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 39
Wireless Network Macintosh Install the drivers & software (Mac OS X 10.4.11, 10.5.x, 10.6.x) 20 Before you install Make sure your machine is connected to the power and your Macintosh is ON. You must be logged on with Administrator rights. d The Brother software will search for the Brother device - Brother International MFC-J5910DW | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 40
MFL-Pro Suite on each computer. Go to step 20 on page 39. Finish The installation is now complete. Note To use Image Capture for scanning on Mac OS X 10.6.x, please install the CUPS Printer Driver, which can be downloaded from your model page on the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions - Brother International MFC-J5910DW | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 41
Optional Applications Windows® 1 Install optional applications FaceFilter Studio/BookScan & Whiteboard Suite supported by Reallusion, Inc FaceFilter Studio is an easy-to-use borderless photo printing application. The BookScan Enhancer software can correct your scanned book images automatically - Brother International MFC-J5910DW | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 42
Print/Scan server to factory default, please follow the steps below. a Make sure the machine is not operating, then disconnect all the cables from g The machine will restart, re-connect the cables once this is complete. Entering Text for Wireless Settings Up to four letters are assigned to each - Brother International MFC-J5910DW | Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 43
ink cartridges for your machine, visit http://www.brother.com/original/ or contact your local Brother re-seller. Ink cartridge Black print results. Trademarks The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Windows
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Start Here
Quick Setup Guide
USA/CAN Version 0
MFC-J5910DW
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 before you set up your machine. Then, please read this Quick Setup
Guide for the correct setup and installation.
1
Unpack the machine and check the components
The components included in the box may differ depending on your country
.
WARNING
To avoid danger of suffocation, keep this plastic bag away from babies and children. Do not use this
bag in cribs, beds, carriages or play pens. This bag is not a toy.
a
Remove the protective tape and film covering the machine, and also from the LCD.
b
Make sure you have all the components.
WARNING
WARNING
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injuries.
CAUTION
CAUTION
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injuries.
Starter Ink
Cartridges
Black
Yellow
Cyan
Magenta
Quick Setup Guide
CD-ROM
Basic User’s Guide
Product Safety
Guide
Product Registration Sheet (USA only)
Telephone Line Cord
Note
•
Save all packing materials and the box in case for any reason you must ship your machine.
•
You need to purchase the correct interface cable for the interface you want to use (for USB or network
connection).
USB cable
It is recommended to use a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no more than 6 feet (2 meters) long (cable not
included).
Network cable
Use a straight-through Category5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Fast
Ethernet Network.