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Firmware Update Tool |
Important Notes before Updating
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- Please check the following on your computer.
- (Windows) Open Printer Properties and confirm that your printer is functioning correctly by printing a test page.
- (Mac) Make sure the Brother machine and your Mac are connected either with a USB cable or to the same network.
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- It is not possible to update the firmware unless the following conditions are met on your machine.
- The machine is not calling or dialing FAX.
- The machine is not scanning a document.
- The machine is not copying / or in copy settings (copy mode, number of copies, etc..).
- The machine is not in the Settings Menu.
- The telephone line is not busy. Disconnect your telephone line (to prevent any incoming calls).
- The following data will be deleted when you update the firmware. (If any)
- Secured print data stored in the memory
How to Install
Notes:
- Please do not turn off the machine until firmware update finishes.
- You must be logged on as an Administrator.
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If the "User Account Control" prompt is displayed, click "Continue"/ "Yes”.
Note: The button may differ depending on the operating system being used.
[When the machine is connected to the PC via USB]
- Please make a temporary directory on your HDD to save the downloaded file. e.g. C:\bront
- Start downloading.
- Once downloading is completed, make sure that the machine is connected to the PC with a USB cable.
- Double click the downloaded file.
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Please follow the instructions on the screen.
Note (For Windows 10 users):
If you are having problems with the download procedure, please click here for troubleshooting steps.
Note (For Windows 8 users):
If you are having problems with the download procedure, please click here for troubleshooting steps. -
The update will start.
The machine might be going to beep to let you know that the firmware is being updated. - When the "Successfully Completed" message is displayed, click 'Done'.
For color laser models
After updating the firmware, make sure you perform the print calibration to ensure that all the latest improvements are effective. To see how to perform the print calibration, click here.
[When the machine is connected to the network]
- Please make a temporary directory on your HDD to save the downloaded file. e.g. C:\bront
- Start downloading.
- Once downloading is completed, double click the downloaded file.
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Please follow the instructions on the screen.
Note (For Windows 10 users):
If you are having problems with the download procedure, please click here for troubleshooting steps.
Note (For Windows 8 users):
If you are having problems with the download procedure, please click here for troubleshooting steps. -
The update will start.
The machine might be going to beep to let you know that the firmware is being updated. - When the "Successfully Completed" message is displayed, click 'Done'.
- If you have other machines connected to the network, you can update the firmware on these machines by clicking 'Continue' and selecting the model you would like to update the firmware.
For color laser models
After updating the firmware, make sure you perform the print calibration to ensure that all the latest improvements are effective. To see how to perform the print calibration, click here.
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