PART 1: DOWNLOAD THE FULL DRIVER AND SOFTWARE PACKAGE:
1. Make a temporary directory on your HDD to save the downloaded self-extracting file. To make a temporary directory on your HDD, follow the steps below:
WINDOWS 2000/XP
a. Click on START -> (MY) COMPUTER or Double click on MY COMPUTER on your desktop.
b. Double click on your local disk drive (e.g. Local Disk (x:), where 'x' is the letter of your local hard drive)
c. Click on FILE -> NEW -> FOLDER or Right click on a blank area of the window then choose NEW -> FOLDER.
d. Type BrotherXXXX to rename the folder and press ENTER. (Where XXXX is the model of your Brother machine).
WINDOWS VISTA
a. Click on WINDOWS/START -> COMPUTER
b. Double click on your local disk drive (e.g. Local Disk (x:), where 'x' is the letter of your local hard drive)
c. Click on ORGANIZE -> NEW FOLDER.
d. Type: BrotherXXXX to rename the folder. (Where XXXX is the model of your Brother machine).
2. Open your Internet browser and type http://www.brother-usa.com/downloads on the address bar.
3. Choose your Product Group, Model, and click VIEW DOWNLOAD.
4. Click on the link under YOUR RESULTS.
5. Under STEP 1: SELECT TYPE select DRIVERS.
6. Under STEP 2: SELECT OS, select your operating system.
7. Under STEP 3: SELECT LANGUAGE select ENGLISH.
8. A SEARCH button will appear after you select your language. Click on the SEARCH button.
9. Locate FULL DRIVER AND SOFTWARE PACKAGE and click on MORE INFORMATION...
10. Make note of the instructions on this page that state the directorypath of the files once they have been extracted. This will assist you with locating the correct file after you have extracted the download.
11. On the next page click on the DOWNLOAD button under FULL DRIVER ANDSOFTWARE PACKAGE.
12. On the End-User License Agreement for Brother Software page click onI ACCEPT.
13. Click SAVE.
14. You will be prompted again to save the file:
- WINDOWS 2000/XP: In the Save In dropdown, choose the folder you created earlier BrotherXXXX, then click SAVE. The drivers will download.
- WINDOWS VISTA: Double click COMPUTER -> LOCAL DISK (X:) -> BROTHERXXXXand click SAVE. The drivers will download.
PART 2: INSTALL THE FULL DRIVER AND SOFTWARE PACKAGE:
NOTE: If you are using any personal firewall software such as BlackIce, McAfee, or Norton we recommend you temporarily disable it during the installation - if you are not sure how to disable these programs refer to your program documentation or contact the manufacturer.
Once the installation is complete and you are sure that you can print, re-enable your personal firewall software. It is also recommended that you close any other open applications.
1. Connect the network cable to the Brother machine and then connect it to a free port on your hub.
2. Plug in the power cord and then power ON the Brother machine.
3. On the computer click START -> (MY) COMPUTER or Double click on (MY)COMPUTER on your desktop.
4. Double click on your local disk drive (e.g. Local Disk (x:), where 'x' is the letter of your local hard drive)
5. Locate the folder you created earlier labeled BrotherXXXX and doubleclick on it.
6. Locate the file you downloaded and double click on it.
7. If you are prompted with a security warning click RUN or CONTINUE.
8. It will launch a ZIP SELF DECOMPRESSION window, click on DECOMPRESS(X).
9. You will get a message "The decompression process was successful." Click OK. Make note of the folder that was created.
10. Within the extracted folder, locate the setup file. Use the information you collected from the download page to locate where the file is saved.
11. Double click on SETUP.EXE. (.EXE may not be visable). The installation will begin.
12. When the Brother MFL-Pro Suite Software License Agreement window appears, click YES if you agree to the Software License Agreement.
13. Choose NETWORK, and then click NEXT. The installation continues.
14a). If the Brother machine is the only network-printing device
found on the network the installation of the Brother drivers will automatically start. The installation screens appear one after another. Please wait. It will take a few seconds for all the screens to appear. DO NOT try to cancel any of the screens during this installation. Continue to Step 16 if this action takes place.
b) If there is more than one network-printing device found you will be asked to select your model machine from the list and then click NEXT.
c) If the Brother machine is not yet configured for use on your network or you receive a message stating: No Device Found on the Network, the CONFIGURE IP ADDRESS window will appear. Enter the IP address information appropriate to your network by following the on-screen instructions.
If you are not certain what information to enter you should contact your network administrator.
15. When the On-Line Registration screen is displayed, click NEXT
16. Choose YES, I WANT TO RESTART MY COMPUTER and click FINISH to restart your computer. After restarting the computer, the Installation will be complete.
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