Notes:
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If you don't know which version of Windows Vista/ Windows Server 2008 you are using, 32 bit or 64 bit, please check by following the steps below:
Click on "Start" -> "Control Panel" -> "System and Maintenance" -> "System" -> Check it at "System type" section.
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The instructions may vary depending on the Windows Vista/ Windows Server 2008 version.
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By installing this driver, the printer icon named "Brother [model name]" or "Brother [model name] series" will be added in the "Printers" section.
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You must be logged on as an Administrator.
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If the "User Account Control" prompt is displayed, click "Continue".
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If the "Windows Security" alert prompt is displayed, click "Install this driver software anyway.".
For Network Shared Printing:
*If your client PC has the same OS as the server PC:
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For Windows Vista Users:
Click on "Start" => "Control Panel" => "Hardware and Sound" => "Printers" => "Add a printer".
For Windows Server 2008 Users:
Click on "Start" => "Control Panel" => "Hardware and Sound" => "Printers" => "File" => "Run as administrator" => "Add Printer".
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Click "Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer".
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Click "The printer that I want isn't listed".
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Select "Select a shared printer by name" and input the Network Printer's Name, e.g. \\server\[model name]
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Click on "Next".
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The Test print dialog appears. Click on "Finish".
*If your client PC has a different OS than the server PC:
NOTE: There are some instances where you should follow the steps above, even if the client PC uses a different OS than that of the server.
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Make a temporary folder or directory on your HDD [hard disk drive] as the location to save the downloaded self-extracting file, e.g. C:\brodnt
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Download the file to the temporary folder or directory.
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Once the download is complete, open the folder or directory and double click on the downloaded file to extract it.
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For Windows Vista Users:
Click on "Start" => "Control Panel" => "Hardware and Sound" => "Printers" => "Add a printer".
For Windows Server 2008 Users:
Click on "Start" => "Control Panel" => "Hardware and Sound" => "Printers" => "File" => "Run as administrator" => "Add Printer".
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Click "Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer".
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Click "The printer that I want isn't listed".
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Select "Select a shared printer by name" and input the Network Printer's Name, e.g. \\server\[model name]
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Click on "Next".
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If the "Connect to Printer" dialog appears, click "OK".
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Click on [Browse] and click on the drop down menu in the DRIVES field to select the folder created in Step 3.
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Click on "Open".
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Click on "OK".
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Select the model name and click on "Next".
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Name the printer and select a default printer and click on "Next".
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The Test Print dialog appears. Click on "Finish".
For Network Printing using TCP/IP (Peer-to-Peer Printing):
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Make a temporary folder or directory on your HDD [hard disk drive] as the location to save the downloaded self-extracting file, e.g. C:\brodnt
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Download the file to the temporary folder or directory.
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Once the download is complete, open the folder or directory and double click on the downloaded file to extract it.
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For Windows Vista Users:
Click on "Start" => "Control Panel" => "Hardware and Sound" => "Printers" => "Add a printer".
For Windows Server 2008 Users:
Click on "Start" => "Control Panel" => "Hardware and Sound" => "Printers" => "File" => "Run as administrator" => "Add Printer".
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Click "Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer".
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Click "The printer that I want isn't listed".
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Select "Add a printer using a TCP/IP hostname or IP address" and click "Next".
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Enter the IP address of your printer and be sure to check off the "Query the printer and automatically select the driver to use" option.
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Click "Next".
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Click on [Have Disk].
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Click on [Browse] and click on the drop down menu in the DRIVES field to select the folder required. [This was created by extracting the file in step 3].
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Click on "Open".
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Click on "OK".
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Select the model name and click on "Next".
Note:
If the model name in the list for your product includes USB in the name of the driver it is still possible to use this driver for network connection.
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Give the printer a name and select default printer and click on "Next".
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The Test Print dialog appears. Click on "Finish".
For Local Printer (For Windows Vista Users):
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Make a temporary folder or directory on your HDD [hard disk drive] as the location to save the downloaded self-extracting file, e.g. C:\brodnt
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Download the file to the temporary folder or directory.
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Once the download is complete, open the folder or directory and double click on the downloaded file to extract it.
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Connect the USB cable.
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Click on "Start" => "Control Panel" => "Hardware and Sound" => "Printers" => "Add a printer".
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Click "Add a local printer".
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Select USB port and click on "Next".
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Click on [Have Disk].
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Click on [Browse] and click on the drop down menu in the DRIVES field to select the folder created in Step 3.
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Click on "Open".
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Click on "OK".
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Select the model name and click on "Next".
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Name the printer and select a default printer and click on "Next".
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The Test print dialog appears. Click on "Finish".