Brother MFC-L8610CDW All in One Color Printer User Guide

brother MFC-L8610CDW All in One Color Printer

Read the Product Safety Guide first, then read this Quick Setup Guide for the correct installation procedure.
Not all models are available in all countries.
The latest manuals are available at the Brother Solutions Center: solutions.brother.com/manuals

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Unpack the machine and check the components

NOTE:

  • Manuals in Spanish for this model are available on the Brother Solutions Center. (USA only): solutions.brother.com/manuals
  • The components included in the box may differ depending on your country.
  • The available connection interfaces vary depending on the model.
  • Interface cables are not included. You must purchase the correct interface cable if you require one.
    USB cable
    We recommend using a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no more than 6 feet (2 meters) long.
    Network cable
    Use a straight-through Category 5e (or greater) twistedpair cable.
  • The illustrations in this Quick Setup Guide show the MFC-L8900CDW.

Quick Setup Guide

  1. Remove the packing materials and install the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly
  2. Load paper in the paper tray
  3. Connect the power cord and turn on the machine
  4. Connect the telephone line cord
    If you do not plan to use the fax feature on this machine, go to step 5.
  5. Select your language (if needed)
    1. On the machine’s Touchscreen, press [Settings]* > [All Settings] > [Initial Setup] > [Local Language].
    2. Press your language.
    3. Press .
  6. Configure the machine for faxing
    If you do not plan to use the fax feature on this machine, go to step 7.
    NOTE:
    • For more information on using the fax feature, see the Online User’s Guide.
    • Your machine is programmed to automatically receive faxes. To change this default mode, see the Online User’s Guide.
      A. Set the date and time
      Press [Settings]* > [All Settings] > [Initial Setup] > [Date & Time], and then set the date and time you want.
      B. Set the Station ID
      Press [Settings]* > [All Settings] > [Initial Setup] > [Station ID], and then set your fax or telephone number and your name.
  7. Select a device to connect to your machine
  8. Connect your computer
    Brother regularly updates firmware to add features and apply bug fixes. To check for the latest firmware, visit solutions.brother.com/up3 If still not successful, visit support.brother.com for FAQs & Troubleshooting.
  9. Alternative wireless setup
    Even if you do not have a wireless access point/router, you can connect your device and your machine directly. For additional wireless network support, go to solutions.brother.com/wireless-support
  10. Print or scan using your mobile device
    Your mobile device must be connected to the same wireless network as your Brother machine.
    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.

Optional apps
You can print from and scan to your mobile device using various apps.
(USA only) For more information on apps, visit www.brother-usa.com/connect
For instructions, see the Online User’s Guide.

Additional Wireless Support: solutions.brother.com/wireless-support
For FAQs, Troubleshooting, and to download software and manuals, visit support.brother.com