Brother Quick Setup Guide

Introduction

This guide provides instructions for setting up your Brother printer. Please read the Product Safety Guide first. The latest manuals are available at the Brother Solutions Center: support.brother.com/manuals. Video FAQs are available at support.brother.com/videos.

[Note]: Component availability may vary by country. Interface cables are not included. We recommend using a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no more than 2 metres long. Network cable should be a straight-through Category 5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable. The illustrations in this guide show the MFC-L2710DW. The Reference Guide is available on the provided Brother Installation Disc in countries where it is not included in the box.

Step 1: Unpack and Install Drum Unit and Toner Cartridge

Unpack the machine and check the components. Key components include:

• Drum Unit and Inbox Toner Cartridge
• Telephone Line Cord (for MFC models)
• Telephone Line Cord Adapter (Australia only, for MFC models)
• AC Power Cord (for certain models)
• Brother Installation Disc
• Quick Setup Guide
• Reference Guide (for certain models)
• Product Safety Guide

Instructions:

1. Remove the orange part.
2. Push firmly to install the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly.

Step 2: Load Paper

Load paper in the paper tray. Adjust the paper guides. Do not exceed the maximum paper mark.

Step 3: Connect Power and Turn On

Connect the AC power cord to the back of the machine and the front power button. Turn the machine on.

Step 4: Select Country/Language (Initial Setup)

After turning the machine on, you may be prompted to select your country or language (depending on your machine). If required, follow the on-screen instructions.

Step 5: Select Your Language (if needed)

For DCP models:

1. Press the [Menu] button.
2. Press [Up Arrow] or [Down Arrow] to display [Initial Setup], and then press [OK].
3. Press [Up Arrow] or [Down Arrow] to display [Local Language], and then press [OK].

For MFC models: Press [Menu], then [0], then [0].

Press [Up Arrow] or [Down Arrow] to select your language, then press [OK]. Press [Stop/Exit] to finish.

Step 6: Select Device to Connect

Choose whether to connect a computer or a mobile device.

• Computer: Go to Step 7 and follow the instructions.
• Mobile Device: Go to Step 8 and follow the instructions.

[Note]: It is recommended to configure wireless settings from your computer.

Step 7: Connect Your Computer

To install the necessary software and drivers, insert the installation disc into your CD/DVD drive or download the Full Driver & Software Package from the Brother Solutions Center:

• For Windows: support.brother.com/windows
• For Mac: support.brother.com/mac

Follow the on-screen instructions and prompts. For Windows, if the Brother screen does not appear automatically, go to Computer (This PC). Double-click the CD/DVD-ROM icon, and then double-click start.exe. For Mac, for full driver functionality, it is recommended to choose the CUPS driver when adding a printer.

Can't Connect? Check the following:

• Wireless network: Restart your wireless access point/router (if possible).
• Wired network: Disconnect the cable.
• USB connection: Restart your machine and computer, and then go to Step 7.

If still not successful, go to Step 8. If still not successful, visit support.brother.com for FAQs & Troubleshooting.

Brother regularly updates firmware to add features and apply bug fixes. To check for the latest firmware, visit support.brother.com/up5.

Step 8: Alternative Wireless Setup

You can set up a wireless connection directly between your device and the machine, even if you do not have a wireless access point/router. For additional wireless network support, go to support.brother.com/wireless-support.

Procedure:

1. Find your SSID (Network Name) and Network Key (Password) on your wireless access point/router and write them in the table provided below.
2. To select each menu option, press [Up Arrow] or [Down Arrow], and then press [OK] to confirm.
3. Select [Network] > [WLAN] > [Setup Wizard], and then press [OK].
4. Select the SSID (Network Name) for your access point/router and enter the Network Key (Password).
5. When the wireless setup is successful, the LCD displays [Connected].

If setup is not successful, restart your Brother machine and your wireless access point/router, and repeat Step 8.

For Computer: Go to Step 7 to install software.

For Mobile Device: Go to Step 9 to install apps.

Step 9: Print or Scan Using Your Mobile Device

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

• [AirPrint]: [AirPrint] is available for Apple device users. You do not need to download any software to use [AirPrint]. For more information, see the Online User's Guide.
• [Mopria]: Download and install the [Mopria]® Print Service app from Google Play™™ using your Android™™ device.
• Brother iPrint&Scan: Download and install our free application Brother iPrint&Scan from a mobile application store, such as the App Store, Google Play™™ or Microsoft® Store using your mobile device.

Optional apps can also be used for printing and scanning. For instructions, see the Online User's Guide.

The 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.

For FAQs, Troubleshooting, and to download software and manuals, visit support.brother.com. For product specifications, see the Online User's Guide.

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