Page 2 - Symbols used in this guide
Symbols used in this guide Warning Caution Improper Setup Warnings tell you what to do to prevent possible personal injury. Cautions specify procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent possible damage to the machine or other objects. Improper Setup icons alert you to devices and operations that a...
Page 3 - Table of Contents; Getting Started; STEP1 –; Setting Up the Machine; STEP2 –; Installing the Driver & Software; Windows; For Network Users; Consumables
Table of Contents 1 Getting Started Carton components ...................................................................................................................................... 2Control panel ...................................................................................................
Page 4 - Carton components; USB cable
Getting Started 2 1 Carton components Carton components may vary from one country to another.Save all packing materials and the carton in case for any reason you must ship your machine. An interface cable is not a standard accessory. You need to purchase the proper interface cable for the interface ...
Page 5 - Control panel
Getting Started 3 Control panel 1 Number of Copies key 2 Menu keys 3 Start keys 4 Stop/Exit key 5 On/Off key 6 Ink key 7 Scan key 8 PhotoCapture key 9 Warning LED 10 LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) For the details of the control panel, see Control panel overview in Chapter 1 of the User’s Guide. Illu...
Page 6 - Removing the protective; Improper Setup; Loading paper
Setting Up the Machine 4 STEP1 1 1 Removing the protective parts 1 Remove the protective tape and film covering the scanner glass. 2 Remove the foam bag containing the ink cartridges from on top of the paper tray. Improper Setup DO NOT connect the interface cable. Connecting the interface cable is d...
Page 7 - Note
Setting Up the Machine 5 3 Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. 4 Gently put the paper into the paper tray print side down and top edge first.Check that the paper is flat in the tray. Note When you use Legal size paper, press and hold the universal guide release button as yo...
Page 8 - Connecting the power cord; Installing the ink cartridges; Warning
Setting Up the Machine 6 STEP1 8 While holding the paper tray in place, pull out the paper support ( ) until it clicks, and then unfold the paper support flap ( ). Note Do not use the paper support flap for Legal paper. Note You can use the photo bypass tray is located on the top of the paper tray t...
Page 10 - Cleaning; Print quality check; Set Paper and Press
Setting Up the Machine 8 STEP1 The machine will clean the ink tube system for use for the first time. This process will occur only once, the first time ink cartridges are installed. The cleaning process will last approximately four minutes.The LCD shows: Cleaning i i i i i Preparing System Approx 4 ...
Page 11 - Color Start; Choosing your language; Menu; OK; OK
Setting Up the Machine 9 4 The LCD shows: Is Quality OK? Yes i Press No i Press 5 Do one of the following: If all lines are clear and visible, press (Yes) to finish the quality check. If you can see missing short lines, press (No) and go to step 6 . 6 The LCD asks you if the print quality is OK ...
Page 12 - Setting the LCD contrast; Setting the date and time
Setting Up the Machine 10 STEP1 7 Setting the LCD contrast You can adjust the LCD contrast for a sharper and more vivid display. If you are having difficulty reading the LCD, try changing the contrast setting. 1 Press Menu . 2 Press a or b to choose General Setup . Press OK . 3 Press a or b to choos...
Page 13 - Now go to
Setting Up the Machine 11 7 Press a repeatedly to enter the two digits for the hour in 24-hour format, and then press c to enter the minutes. Date/Time Time:15:XX (e.g. Enter 1 5 for 3:00 P.M.) 8 Press a repeatedly to enter the two digits for the minute, and then press OK . Date/TimeTime: 15:25 (e.g...
Page 14 - Macintosh
Supplied CD-ROM ‘MFL-Pro Suite’ 12 1 Supplied CD-ROM ‘MFL-Pro Suite’ Windows ® Install MFL-Pro Suite You can install the MFL-Pro Suite software and multifunction drivers. Install Other Drivers or Utilities You can install additional MFL-Pro Suite software utilities, install without PaperPort ® SE, o...
Page 15 - For USB Interface Users
Windows ® Macintosh ® Installing the Driver & Software 13 STEP 2 Follow the instructions on this page for your operating system and interface.For the latest drivers and documentations and to find the best solution for your problem or question, access the Brother Solutions Center directly from th...
Page 16 - in; Important; on pages 4 through 11.; Install MFL-Pro Suite
Installing the Driver & Software 14 STEP2 W in dow s ® US B Windows ® 1 For USB Interface Users (For Windows ® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition) Important Make sure that you have finished the instructions from Step 1 Setting Up the Machine on pages 4 through 11. Note •...
Page 17 - Yes
Installing the Driver & Software 15 W in dow s ® US B Windows ® 5 After reading and accepting the ScanSoft ® PaperPort ® SE License Agreement, click Yes . 6 The installation of PaperPort ® SE will automatically start and is followed by the installation of MFL-Pro Suite. 7 When the Brother MFL-Pr...
Page 18 - • DO NOT connect the machine to a USB port on; Finish
Installing the Driver & Software 16 STEP2 W in dow s ® US B Windows ® 12 Carefully route the USB cable through the trench and out the back of the machine as shown below and connect the cable to your computer. Improper Setup • DO NOT connect the machine to a USB port on a keyboard or a non-powere...
Page 19 - ind
Installing the Driver & Software 17 Windows ® W ind ow s ® Netw o rk For Network Interface Users (DCP-540CN only) (For Windows ® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP/XP Professional x64 Edition) Important Make sure that you have finished the instructions from Step 1 Setting Up the Machine on pages 4 ...
Page 21 - Configure IP Address
Installing the Driver & Software 19 Windows ® W ind ow s ® Netw o rk 15 If the machine is configured for your network, choose the machine from the list, and then click Next . Note This window will not appear if there is only one machine connected on the network, it will be chosen automatically. ...
Page 23 - aci
Installing the Driver & Software 21 Macintosh ® M aci n to s h ® US B For USB Interface Users (For Mac OS ® X 10.2.4 or greater) Important Make sure that you have finished the instructions from Step 1 Setting Up the Machine on pages 4 through 11. Note For Mac OS ® X 10.2.0 to 10.2.3 users, upgra...
Page 25 - PageManager
Installing the Driver & Software 23 Macintosh ® M aci n to s h ® US B 15 To install Presto! ® PageManager ® , click the Presto! PageManager icon and follow the on-screen instructions. Note When Presto! ® PageManager ® is installed OCR capability is added to the Brother ControlCenter2. You can ea...
Page 26 - Ma
Installing the Driver & Software 24 STEP2 Macintosh ® Ma c int os h ® Netw o rk For Network Interface Users (DCP-540CN only) (For Mac OS ® X 10.2.4 or greater) Important Make sure that you have finished the instructions from Step 1 Setting Up the Machine on pages 4 through 11. 1 Using both hands...
Page 27 - Add
Installing the Driver & Software 25 Macintosh ® Ma c int os h ® Netw o rk 8 Double-click the Start Here OSX icon to install. Follow the on-screen instructions. Please wait, it will take a few seconds for the software to install. After the installation, click Restart to finish installing the soft...
Page 28 - Printer Setup Utility
Installing the Driver & Software 26 STEP2 Macintosh ® Ma c int os h ® Netw o rk 14 Click Printer Setup Utility , then Quit Printer Setup Utility . Note For Mac OS ® X 10.2.x users, click Print Center , then Quit Print Center . The MFL-Pro Suite, Brother printer driver, scanner driver and Brother...
Page 31 - Replacement consumables; Ink cartridge
Consumables 29 1 Replacement consumables When the time comes to replace ink cartridges, an error message will be indicated on the LCD. For more information about the ink cartridges for your machine, visit http://solutions.brother.com or contact your local Brother re-seller. Ink cartridge Black Yello...
