Brother Quick Setup Guide

Introduction

Thank you for choosing Brother. 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 before you set up your machine.

WARNING: WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injuries.

NOTE: Unless otherwise specified, illustrations in this guide show the ADS-3600W.

1. Unpack the machine and check the components

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

• Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
• AC adapter
• USB Interface Cable
• Installation Disc
• Warranty
• Product Safety Guide
• Quick Setup Guide
• Carrier Sheet

Depending on your connection method, you may need a LAN cable (not included).

WARNING: This product is packaged in a plastic bag. To avoid suffocation, keep plastic bags away from babies and children. Do not use the bag in cribs, beds, carriages, or play pens. The bag is not a toy.

Use only the AC adapter supplied with this product.

NOTE: We recommend saving the original packaging in case you must ship your machine. Use the supplied USB cable if you want to connect the machine to a computer.

For Network Users

Best practice is to configure a unique admin password for any network device. Your machine's default password is on the back of the machine (the eight-digit character string marked "Pwd"). We recommend changing this default password immediately in order to use network tools/utilities securely.

2. Connect the power cord

Attach the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF).

Connect the AC adapter.

Extend the trays.

3. Select your language, if needed (Touchscreen models only)

1. On the machine's Touchscreen, press [Menu].
2. Press [▲] or [▼] and select Initial Setup.
3. Press [Local Language].
4. Press [▲] or [▼] and select your language.
5. Press [OK].

4. Connect your machine and install software

Select your preferred scanning method.

If you are using ADS-2400N or ADS-3000N, you cannot connect to the network through WiFi.

A. Using your scanner with your computer

Windows® computer with DVD drive

NOTE: If the Brother screen does not appear automatically, click [Start] > Computer (My Computer). (For Windows® 8/8.1/10: click the [File Explorer] icon on the taskbar, and then go to This Computer / This PC.) Double-click the DVD icon, and then double-click start.exe.

Macintosh and Windows® computer without DVD drive

Download the full driver and software package from the Brother Solutions Center: support.brother.com

B. Using your scanner with your mobile device or as a standalone device (WiFi connection to network)

If you are using your scanner with your mobile device:

1. WiFi > Setup Wizard > Yes.
2. Select the SSID. Enter the Network key.
3. The LCD displays Connected.

Please download Brother iPrint&scan to start using your scanner with your mobile device(s). Go to FAQ for download and installation of the application: solutions.brother.com/ips

If you are using your scanner as a standalone device:

Please download Brother iPrint&scan to start using your scanner with your mobile device(s). Go to FAQ for download and installation of the application: solutions.brother.com/ips

NOTE: If you cannot find the SSID, ask your network administrator or wireless access point/router manufacturer.

C. Using your scanner with your mobile device (LAN cable to Network)

Connect your machine to your network using a LAN cable.

Please download Brother iPrint&scan to start using your scanner with your mobile device(s). Go to FAQ for download and installation of the application: solutions.brother.com/ips

D. Using your scanner as a standalone device (LAN cable to Network)

Connect a LAN cable to your machine.