How do I install the software from the CD-ROM? (for Windows)

You can download and install the latest version of the software from the [Downloads] section of this website.

To install the software from the CD-ROM, follow the steps below:

(The following is an example for Windows Vista)

 

  1. Insert the CD-ROM into your computer's CD-ROM drive. "Setup.exe" will start up automatically.
    If it does not start up, open the files on the CD-ROM and double-click on "Setup.exe".
    Click [Standard Installation].

     

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  2. Read the licence agreement and click [Yes] if you agree with the terms and conditions.
     
  3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
     
  4. Put the check mark in the box to install the Add-Ins and click [Next].
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  5. Click [OK].
     
  6. Choose your connection method and click [Next].

For USB interface cable users (go to 7)

For Network interface cable users (go to 11)

For shared network printer users (go to 16)

 

<For USB interface cable users>

  1. Choose [Local Printer with USB cable] and click [Next].

     

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  2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
    When this screen appears, make sure to turn on the power.
    Connect the USB interface cable to your computer, and then connect it to the machine.
     
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  3. Click [Next]. Choose "Yes" or "No" depending on whether you want to go to the online user registration page.
     
  4. Click [Finish] and start the software.

<For Network interface cable users>

  1. Choose [Brother Peer-to-Peer Network Printer], and then click [Next]. Check that the machine is connected to the network by a LAN cable.

     

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  2. Choose [Search the network for devices and choose from a list of discovered devices (Recommended)]. Or enter your machine's IP address or its node name. Click [Next]. You can find your printer's IP address and the node name by printing out the Printer Settings Page.

  3. Choose your printer.

  4. Click [Next]. Choose "Yes" or "No" depending on whether you want to go to the online user registration page.

  5. Click [Finish] and start the software.

<For shared network printer users>

  1. Choose [Network Shared Printer], and then click [Next].

     

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  2. Click [Next]. Choose "Yes" or "No" depending on whether you want to go to the online user registration page.
     
  3. Click [Finish] and start the software.

If your question was not answered, have you checked other FAQs?

Have you checked the manuals?

If you need further assistance, please contact Brother customer service:

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