Brother MFC-7840W- User Manual

Brother MFC-7840W

Brother MFC-7840W– User Manual, read for free online in PDF format. We hope this helps you resolve any issues you may have. If you have further questions, please contact us through the contact form.

1 Page 1
2 Page 2
3 Page 3
4 Page 4
5 Page 5
6 Page 6
7 Page 7
8 Page 8
9 Page 9
10 Page 10
11 Page 11
12 Page 12
13 Page 13
14 Page 14
15 Page 15
16 Page 16
17 Page 17
18 Page 18
19 Page 19
20 Page 20
21 Page 21
22 Page 22
23 Page 23
24 Page 24
25 Page 25
26 Page 26
27 Page 27
28 Page 28
29 Page 29
30 Page 30
31 Page 31
32 Page 32
33 Page 33
34 Page 34
35 Page 35
36 Page 36
37 Page 37
38 Page 38
39 Page 39
40 Page 40
41 Page 41
42 Page 42
43 Page 43
44 Page 44
45 Page 45
46 Page 46
47 Page 47
48 Page 48
49 Page 49
50 Page 50
51 Page 51
52 Page 52
53 Page 53
54 Page 54
55 Page 55
56 Page 56
57 Page 57
58 Page 58
59 Page 59
60 Page 60
61 Page 61
62 Page 62
63 Page 63
64 Page 64
65 Page 65
66 Page 66
67 Page 67
68 Page 68
69 Page 69
70 Page 70
71 Page 71
72 Page 72
73 Page 73
74 Page 74
75 Page 75
76 Page 76
77 Page 77
78 Page 78
79 Page 79
80 Page 80
81 Page 81
82 Page 82
83 Page 83
84 Page 84
85 Page 85
86 Page 86
87 Page 87
88 Page 88
89 Page 89
90 Page 90
91 Page 91
92 Page 92
93 Page 93
94 Page 94
95 Page 95
96 Page 96
97 Page 97
98 Page 98
99 Page 99
100 Page 100
101 Page 101
102 Page 102
103 Page 103
104 Page 104
105 Page 105
106 Page 106
107 Page 107
108 Page 108
109 Page 109
110 Page 110
111 Page 111
112 Page 112
113 Page 113
114 Page 114
115 Page 115
116 Page 116
117 Page 117
118 Page 118
119 Page 119
120 Page 120
121 Page 121
122 Page 122
123 Page 123
124 Page 124
125 Page 125
126 Page 126
127 Page 127
128 Page 128
129 Page 129
130 Page 130
131 Page 131
132 Page 132
133 Page 133
134 Page 134
135 Page 135
136 Page 136
137 Page 137
138 Page 138
139 Page 139
140 Page 140
141 Page 141
142 Page 142
143 Page 143
144 Page 144
145 Page 145
146 Page 146
147 Page 147
148 Page 148
149 Page 149
150 Page 150
151 Page 151
Page: / 151

Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – Definitions of notes; Trademarks
  • Page 3 – IMPORTANT NOTE
  • Page 4 – Brother numbers; For Customer Service
  • Page 5 – Internet address
  • Page 6 – Table of Contents; Introduction; Configuring your machine for a wireless network
  • Page 7 – Wireless configuration for Windows
  • Page 9 – Troubleshooting; Appendix A; Appendix B
  • Page 10 – Overview
  • Page 11 – Network features; Network printing; Network PC Fax; Management utilities; BRAdmin Light
  • Page 12 – BRAdmin Professional (for Windows; Note
  • Page 13 – Types of network connections; Network connection example
  • Page 14 – Network Shared printing
  • Page 15 – Wireless network connection examples; cable
  • Page 16 – Protocols; TCP/IP protocols and functionalities; APIPA; SMTP client
  • Page 17 – Start
  • Page 18 – Other protocol; LLTD
  • Page 19 – IP addresses, subnet masks and gateways; IP address; Configuring your machine for a network
  • Page 20 – How the IP address is assigned to your print server:; Subnet mask
  • Page 21 – Step by step chart; Change the print server settings.
  • Page 22 – Setting the IP address and subnet mask
  • Page 24 – Using the control panel to configure your machine for a network; Using other methods to configure your machine for a network
  • Page 25 – Changing the print server settings
  • Page 26 – Using the control panel to change the print server settings
  • Page 27 – Remote Setup for Windows; Remote Setup for Macintosh; Using other methods to change print server settings
  • Page 28 – Configuring your machine for a wireless
  • Page 29 – Wireless network terms and concepts; SSID (Service Set Identifier) and channels; Authentication and encryption; Authentication methods
  • Page 30 – Encryption methods
  • Page 32 – Step by step chart for wireless network configuration; For Infrastructure mode
  • Page 34 – Confirm your network environment
  • Page 35 – Confirm your wireless network setup method
  • Page 37 – Configuration temporarily using a network cable
  • Page 38 – Using the Setup Wizard from the control panel; Menu; OK
  • Page 42 – LCD messages when using the SES/WPS/AOSS control panel menu
  • Page 45 – Configuration in Infrastructure mode; Before configuring the wireless settings; Configure the wireless settings
  • Page 46 – Install Other Drivers or Utilities; Wireless LAN Setup Wizard
  • Page 47 – Next; Next
  • Page 48 – Refresh
  • Page 55 – Finish
  • Page 56 – Configuration in Ad-hoc mode
  • Page 58 – Important Notice
  • Page 65 – Wireless configuration for Macintosh
  • Page 66 – Utilities
  • Page 73 – Wireless Device Setup Wizard
  • Page 83 – LAN menu; BOOT Method; Control panel setup
  • Page 85 – IP Address
  • Page 86 – Gateway
  • Page 87 – WINS Config
  • Page 88 – DNS Server
  • Page 91 – Status
  • Page 92 – Signal
  • Page 93 – Set to Default
  • Page 95 – Scan to FTP
  • Page 97 – Driver Deployment Wizard
  • Page 98 – Network Shared
  • Page 99 – How to install the Driver Deployment Wizard software
  • Page 100 – Using the Driver Deployment Wizard software; MFC
  • Page 103 – access; Network printing from Windows
  • Page 104 – Configuring the standard TCP/IP port; Printer driver not yet installed
  • Page 105 – Other sources of information
  • Page 106 – Internet printing for Windows
  • Page 107 – IPP printing for Windows; For Windows Vista
  • Page 109 – For Windows
  • Page 111 – Specifying a different URL
  • Page 112 – For Mac OS; Apple; Network printing from Macintosh
  • Page 113 – Address; Queue; Select a driver to use; Add
  • Page 117 – Web Based Management
  • Page 118 – How to configure the print server settings using Web Based
  • Page 119 – Password information
  • Page 120 – APOP (Authenticated Post Office Protocol); Security features
  • Page 121 – Using E-mail notification with user authentication
  • Page 123 – Managing your network printer securely using BRAdmin; Advanced Setting
  • Page 125 – Network print software installation problems
  • Page 127 – Printing problems
  • Page 128 – Error during printing
  • Page 129 – Scanning and PC Fax problems
  • Page 131 – Wireless network troubleshooting; Wireless setup problems
  • Page 132 – Wireless connection problem; The wireless network connection is sometimes disabled.
  • Page 133 – Protocol-specific troubleshooting
  • Page 134 – Using services; Other ways to set the IP address (for advanced users and; Using DHCP to configure the IP address
  • Page 135 – Using BOOTP to configure the IP address
  • Page 136 – Using RARP to configure the IP address
  • Page 137 – Using ARP to configure the IP address
  • Page 138 – Using the TELNET console to configure the IP address
  • Page 140 – Installation when using web services
  • Page 141 – Installation when using a Network Print Queue or Share
  • Page 142 – Print server specifications; Ethernet wired network
  • Page 144 – Data rates
  • Page 149 – Inserting spaces
  • Page 150 – Index
Loading the manual

NETWORK

USER’S GUIDE

Multi-Protocol On-board Ethernet Multi-function Print Server and
Wireless (IEEE 802.11b/g) Ethernet Multi-function Print Server

MFC-7840W

Please read this manual thoroughly before using this machine on
your network. You can view this manual in HTML format from the
CD-ROM at any time, please keep the CD-ROM in a convenient
place for quick and easy reference at all times. You can also
download the manual in PDF format from the Brother Solutions
Center (http://solutions.brother.com).

The Brother Solutions Center (http://solutions.brother.com) is
your one stop resource for all your printing needs. Download the
latest drivers and utilities for your machine, read FAQs and
troubleshooting tips or learn about special printing solutions.

Version A

ENG

"Loading the manual" means you need to wait until the file loads and becomes available for online reading. Some manuals are very large, and the time they take to appear depends on your internet speed.

Summary

Page 2 - Definitions of notes; Trademarks

i Definitions of notes We use the following icon throughout this User’s Guide: Trademarks Brother and the Brother logo are registered trademarks and BRAdmin Light and BRAdmin Professional are trademarks of Brother Industries, Ltd.UNIX is a registered trademark of The Open Group.Apple and Macintosh a...

Page 3 - IMPORTANT NOTE

ii IMPORTANT NOTE „ This product is approved for use in the country of purchase only. Do not use this product outside the country of purchase as it may violate the wireless telecommunication and power regulations of that country. „ Windows ® XP in this document represents Windows ® XP Professional, ...

Page 4 - Brother numbers; For Customer Service

iii Brother numbers IMPORTANT For technical and operational assistance, you must call the country where you purchased the machine. Calls must be made from within that country. For Customer Service „ Service center locator (USA)For the location of a Brother authorized service center, call 1-877-BROTH...

Other Brother Models

All Brother Other