the Machine

DCP-310CN

Setting Up
Before you can use the machine, you must set up the hardware and install the driver.
DCP-110C

To help you get started in setting up the machine and installing the driver and software,
please read this “Quick Setup Guide” and follow the simple instructions.

Step 1

Setting Up the Machine

Windows®
Quick Setup Guide

Windows®
Network
Step 2

Installing the Driver & Software

Installing the Driver & Software

Mac OS®
8.6 - 9.2
Setup is Complete!

Mac OS® X
For the latest drivers and to find the best solution for your problem or question, access the Brother
Solutions Center directly from the driver or go to http://solutions.brother.com
Keep this “Quick Setup Guide”, User’s Guide and supplied CD-ROM in a convenient place for
quick and easy reference at all times.
Macintosh®
Network
Network Users
For

Version B
■

Warning Hint User’s Guide

Indicates warnings that Indicates cautions that Indicates notes and Indicates reference to the
must be observed to must be observed to use useful tips to remember User’s Guide.
prevent possible the machine properly or when using the machine.
personal injury. to prevent damage to the
machine.
■ Getting Started
Carton Components
DCP

Quick Setup Guide

CD-ROM

User’s Guide

Power Cord Control Panel

Black Magenta Yellow Cyan

(LC900BK) (LC900M) (LC900Y) (LC900C)
Ink Cartridges
Carton components may differ from one country to another.
Save all packing materials and the carton.
If you are connecting the machine via USB:
■ The interface cable is not a standard accessory. Please purchase an appropriate USB 2.0 interface
cable.
■ Please make sure you use a USB 2.0 that is no longer than 2 metres.
■ Your machine has a full speed USB 2.0 interface. This interface is compatible with Hi-Speed USB 2.0;
however, the maximum data transfer rate will be 12 Mbits/s. The machine can also be connected to a
computer that has a USB 1.1 interface.

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 Control Panel
11 10 9 8 7 6

1 2 3 4 5
1. Copy keys 5. Start keys 9. PhotoCapture key
2. Set key 6. On/Off key 10. Menu key
3. Navigation keys 7. Ink key 11. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
4. Stop/Exit key 8. Scan key

For the details of the control panel, see "Control panel overview" in Chapter 1 of the User’s Guide.

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 Table of Contents

Step 1 Setting Up the Machine

1. Removing the Protective Parts ......................................................................... 4
2. Attaching the Control Panel.............................................................................. 4
3. Loading Paper .................................................................................................... 4
4. Installing the Power Cord.................................................................................. 5
5. Selecting Your Language .................................................................................. 5
6. Installing the Ink Cartridges.............................................................................. 5
7. Print Quality Check ............................................................................................ 8
8. Setting the Date and Time ................................................................................. 9

Step 2 Installing the Driver & Software

Supplied CD-ROM (MFL-Pro Suite).................................................................... 10
For USB Interface Cable Users
(For Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP) ......................................... 12
For Network Interface Cable Users (DCP-310CN only)
(For Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP) ......................................... 15

For USB Interface Cable Users .......................................................................... 18

■ For Mac OS® 8.6 to 9.2 .......................................................................................18
■ For Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater........................................................................20
For Network Interface Cable Users (DCP-310CN only) .................................... 23
■ For Mac OS® 8.6 to 9.2 Users ............................................................................23
■ For Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater Users.............................................................25

■ For Network Users (DCP-310CN only)

Network User's Guide Chapter Map .................................................................. 28
Restoring the Network Settings to Factory Default ......................................... 28
Installing the BRAdmin Professional Configuration Utility
(Windows® Users Only) .................................................................................... 29
Setting your IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway using
BRAdmin Professional (Windows® Users Only)............................................. 30

■ Consumables and Options

Replacement Consumables................................................................................ 31
Option ................................................................................................................... 31

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Step 1 Setting Up the Machine
2 Press and slide the paper guide to fit the
Removing the Protective paper width.
1
Parts Paper Side Guide

1 Remove the protective tape.

DO NOT connect the USB cable.

Connecting the USB cable is done
when installing the driver.

3 Pull out the paper support and unfold the

paper support flap.
Paper Support

Attaching the Control

2
Panel
Paper Support Flap
1 Attach the control panel to the machine.
Use the paper support flap for Letter, Legal
and A4 size paper.

4 Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper

jams and mis-feeds.

Loading Paper
3 5 Gently insert the paper into the paper tray
print side down and top edge first.
You can load up to 100 sheets of 80 g/m2 Check that the paper is flat in the tray and
paper. below the maximum paper mark.
For more details, see “About paper” in
Chapter 1 of the User’s Guide.

1 Pull the paper tray completely out of the

machine and remove the output paper tray.

■ Make sure the paper side guides touch

the sides of the paper.
■ Be careful that you do not push the paper
in too far; it may lift at the back of the tray
and cause paper feed problems.

6 Put the output paper tray back on and push

the paper tray firmly back into the machine.

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 Installing the Power Installing the Ink
4 6
Cord Cartridges

the Machine
Setting Up
1 Connect the power cord.
Warning
If ink gets in your eyes wash them with water
immediately, and if irritation occurs consult a doctor.

1 Make sure that the power is turned on.

The LCD shows:
No Cartridge

Windows®
2 Lift the scanner cover from the right-hand
(Example for the U.K.) side of the machine until it locks securely
into the open position.
DO NOT connect the USB cable yet. Scanner Cover

Windows®
Network
Warning
The machine must be fitted with an earthed plug.

Selecting Your
5
Language

Mac OS®
8.6 - 9.2
1 After connecting the power cord, the LCD
shows:
3 Remove the protective parts.
Select Language
Press Set Key

Mac OS® X
Press Set.

English
Select▲▼ & Set

2 Press ▲ or ▼ to select your language and

Macintosh®
Network
press Set.
Do not throw away the protective parts.
English? You will need them when you transport the
▲Yes ▼No machine.

3 If your language is selected, press ▲ (Yes).

If you have set the language wrongly, you Continued...
Network Users

can change the language after setting the

date and time. (For details, see “How to
For

change LCD language” in Chapter 5 of the

User’s Guide)

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Step 1 Setting Up the Machine
4 Take out the ink cartridge. 6 Press firmly down on the ink cartridge until
the hook snaps over it, taking care to match
the slot colour (A) with the cartridge colour
(B), as shown in the diagram below.

(B)
5 Carefully remove the buttom cap.

DO NOT touch the area shown in the (A)

illustration below.

Opening

OK

7 Lift the scanner cover to release the lock.

Gently push the scanner cover support
If the cartridge cover comes off when you down and close the scanner cover.
open the bag the cartridge will not be
damaged. If Install shows on the LCD after you
install the ink cartridges, check to make sure
Keep the ink cartridge in an upright position the ink cartridges are installed correctly.
when you insert it into the slot.

OK

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:

Preparing System
Approx 4 Minutes

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• DO NOT remove ink cartridges if ■ If you mix the colours by installing an ink
you do not need to replace them. cartridge in the wrong position, you must

the Machine
clean the print head by running several

Setting Up
If you do so, it may reduce the ink
cleaning cycles after correcting the
quantity and the machine will not
cartridge installation. (See “Cleaning the
know the quantity of ink left in print head” in chapter 5 Troubleshooting
the cartridge. and Routine Maintenance of the User’s
• DO NOT shake the ink cartridges. Guide.)
If ink stains your body or ■ Once you open an ink cartridge, install it in
clothing, wash with soap or the machine and use it up within six
detergent immediately. months of installation. Use unopened ink
• DO NOT dismantle or tamper cartridges by the expiration date written

Windows®
with the ink cartridge, this can on the cartridge package.
cause the ink to leak out of the
cartridge.
• Brother inkjet machines are
designed to work with ink of a
particular specification and work
to a level of optimum

Windows®
Network
performance when used with
genuine Brother ink cartridges.
Brother cannot guarantee this
optimum performance if ink or
ink cartridges of other
specifications are used. Brother
does not therefore recommend

Mac OS®
the use of cartridges other than

8.6 - 9.2
genuine Brother cartridges with
this machine or the refilling of
empty cartridges with ink from
other sources. If damage is
caused to the print head or other
parts of this machine as a result

Mac OS® X
of the use of ink or ink cartridges
other than genuine Brother
products due to the
incompatibility or lack of
suitability of those products with
this machine, any repairs
required as a result will not be
Macintosh®
Network
covered by the warranty.
• DO NOT insert and remove the
cartridges repeatedly. If you do
so, the ink may seep out of the
cartridge.
Network Users
For

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Step 1 Setting Up the Machine
5 If all lines are clear and visible, press ▲ to
Print Quality Check finish the quality check.
7 ---OR---
If you can see missing short lines, press ▼
1 After the cleaning cycle is finished, the LCD and go to 6.
shows: OK Poor

Set Paper and

Press Start

2 Make sure the paper is loaded in the paper 6 The LCD asks you if the print quality is OK
tray. for black and colour. Press ▲ or ▼ on the
control panel.
Press Colour Start.
Black OK?
3 The machine starts printing the PRINT
QUALITY CHECK SHEET (only during ▲Yes ▼No
initial ink cartridge installation).
Print Quality Check
1. Check the quality of the four-color blocks formed by the short lines.
After making your selection ▲ (Yes) or ▼
2. If all the short lines are clear and visible, the quality is acceptable. the quality is acceptable.
Select (Yes). If you can see missing short lines, select (No) to begin the color cleaning process
and follow the prompts on the LCD.
(No) for black and colour, the LCD shows:

Start Cleaning?
▲Yes ▼No

Press ▲ (Yes), the machine will then start

cleaning the colours.
After cleaning is finished, press
Colour Start. The machine starts printing
Avoid touching the printed surface the PRINT QUALITY CHECK SHEET again
of the paper immediately after and goes back to step 3.
printing, the surface may not be
completely dry and may stain your
fingers.

4 The LCD shows:

Is Quality OK?
▲Yes ▼No

Check the quality of the four colour blocks

formed by the short lines printed on the
sheet.
(BLACK/ CYAN/ YELLOW/ MAGENTA)

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 Setting the Date and
8
Time

the Machine
Setting Up
Continue to Step 2, Installing
Setting the date and time allows the machine to clean the Driver & Software
the print head regularly and maintain optimum print
quality. It also allows the machine to name files
created when using the Scan to Card feature.

1 Press Menu.

2 Press ▲ or ▼ to select 0.Initial Setup,

Windows®
and then press Set.

3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select 1.Date/Time, and

then press Set.

4 Press ▲ repeatedly to enter the last two

digits of the year, and then press Set.

Windows®
Network
Year:2004
(e.g. Enter 0 4 for 2004.)

5 Press ▲ repeatedly to enter the two digits

for the month, and then press Set.
Month:03
(e.g. Enter 0 3 for March.)

Mac OS®
8.6 - 9.2
6 Press ▲ repeatedly to enter the two digits
for the day, and then press Set.
Day:01
(e.g. Enter 0 1.)

Mac OS® X
7 Press ▲ repeatedly to enter the two digits
for the hour in 24-hour format, and then
press Set.
Time:15:XX
(e.g. Enter 1 5 for 3:00 P.M.)
8 Press ▲ repeatedly to enter the two digits
Macintosh®
for the minute, and then press Set. Network
Time:15:25
(e.g. Enter 1 5, 2 5 for 3:25 P.M.)
You can increase or decrease the number at
a stretch by holding down ▲ or ▼.
Network Users

9 Press Stop/Exit.
For

If you want to repeat from step 1, press

Stop/Exit.

To confirm the current date and time, print

out the User Settings Report. (See “Printing
reports” of Appendix in the User’s Guide)

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Step 2 Installing the Driver & Software
Supplied CD-ROM (MFL-Pro Suite)
The CD-ROM includes the following items:
Install MFL-Pro Suite
You can install the MFL-Pro Suite software and
multifunction drivers.

Install Optional Applications

You can install additional MFL-Pro Suite software
utilities.

Documentation*1
View the User’s Guide and other documentation in
PDF format. (Viewer included)

On-Line Registration
You will be pointed to the Brother Product
Registration Web page for quick registration of your
MFL-Pro Suite includes Printer Driver, machine.
Scanner Driver, ScanSoft® PaperPort® 9.0SE,
ScanSoft® OmniPage® and True Type fonts.
PaperPort® 9.0SE is a document Brother Solutions Center
management application for viewing scanned Brother contact information and web site links offering
documents. ScanSoft® OmniPage®, which is the latest news and support information.
integrated into PaperPort® 9.0SE, is an OCR
application that converts an image into text Repair MFL-Pro Suite
and inserts it into your default word processor. If you experience errors while installing the MFL-Pro
Suite you can use this function to automatically repair
and re-install the software.

Start Here
You can install the printer driver, scanner driver and
Presto!® PageManager® for Mac OS® 8.6 - 9.2.

Start Here OSX

You can install the printer driver, scanner driver and
Presto!® PageManager® for Mac OS® 10.2.4 or
greater.

Readme!
You can get important information and
troubleshooting tips.

Documentation*1
View the User’s Guide and other documentation in
PDF format.

Brother Solutions Center

You can access the Brother Solutions Center, a Web
site offering information about your Brother product
including FAQs, User’s Guides, Driver updates and
Tips for using your machine.
*1 The User’s Guide on the CD-ROM includes the
Software and Network User’s Guide for features On-Line Registration
available when connected to a computer (e.g. You will be pointed to the Brother Product Registration
Printing and Scanning). Web Page for quick registration of your machine.

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Step 2 Installing the Driver & Software
Follow the instructions on this page for your operating system and interface cable.

the Machine
Setting Up
For USB Interface Cable Users ........................... Go to page 12

Windows®
(For Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP)

For Network Interface Cable Users .................... Go to page 15

Windows®
Network
(For Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP)

For USB Interface Cable Users

Mac OS®
8.6 - 9.2
■ For Mac OS® 8.6 to 9.2..................................... Go to page 18

For USB Interface Cable Users

Mac OS® X
■ For Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater ..................... Go to page 20

For Network Interface Cable Users

■ For Mac OS® 8.6 to 9.2..................................... Go to page 23 Macintosh®
■ For Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater ..................... Go to page 25 Network

For Network Users ............................................... Go to page 28

Network Users
For

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Step 2 Installing the Driver & Software
For USB Interface Cable Users
(For Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP)
Make sure that you have completed the instructions from Step 1 “Setting Up
the Machine” on pages 4 - 9.
If you are using Windows® 2000 Professional: 2 Turn on your computer.
(For Windows® 2000 Professional/XP, you
To access the PhotoCapture Center™ features must be logged on as the administrator.)
from your PC you may have to install a
Windows® 2000 update first. 3 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your
CD-ROM drive. If the model name screen
The Windows® 2000 update is included with the appears, select your machine. If the
MFL-Pro Suite installer. language screen appears, select your
To install the update, follow the steps below: language.
1. Follow the installation steps from 1 to 4.
2. Click OK to start installation of the update.
3. When instructed, click OK to restart your PC.
4. After the PC restarts, the installation of
4 The CD-ROM main menu will appear.
Click Install MFL-Pro Suite.
MFL-Pro Suite will automatically continue.
■ If the installation does not continue
automatically, please open the MFL-Pro
Suite installer menu again by ejecting
then reinserting the CD-ROM disc or
double-click the setup.exe program from
the root directory, and continue from Step
4 to install the MFL-Pro Suite.
■ Make sure there are no media cards
inserted into the media drive of the
If this window does not appear, use
machine.
Windows® Explorer to run the setup.exe
■ Brother recommends you connect the
program from the root directory of the
machine directly to your computer.
Brother CD-ROM.
■ Please close any applications running
before installing the MFL-Pro Suite.
If you see the following screen, click OK to
1 Disconnect the machine from the power install the Windows® updates. After the
socket and from your computer, if you have updates are installed your PC may restart.
already connected an interface cable. Note: If it does the installation will
automatically continue.

If the installation does not continue

automatically, please open the main menu
(Example for the U.K.) again by ejecting then reinserting the
CD-ROM disc or double-click the setup.exe
program from the root directory, and continue
from Step 4 to install the MFL-Pro Suite.

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 the Machine
Setting Up
5 After reading and accepting the ScanSoft® 9 When this screen appears, connect the
PaperPort® 9.0SE License Agreement, click USB interface cable to your PC, and then
Yes. connect it to the machine.

Windows®
To connect the USB cable to the machine:
1. Lift the scanner cover to its open
6 The installation of PaperPort® 9.0SE will
position.
automatically start and is followed by the
2. Connect the USB cable into the USB

Installing the Driver & Software

installation of MFL-Pro Suite.
socket, marked with a symbol. You
7 When the Brother MFL-Pro Suite Software will find the USB socket above and to the
License Agreement window appears, click left of the ink cartridge slots, as shown
Yes, if you agree to the Software Licence below.
Agreement.

3. Carefully guide the USB cable into the

trench as shown below, following the
trench round and toward the back of the
8 Select Local Connection, and then click machine.
Next.
The installation will continue.

Warning
Network Users

Ensure that the cable does not restrict the cover from
closing, or an error may occur.
For

DO NOT connect the machine to a

USB port on a keyboard or a non
powered USB hub.

Continued...

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Step 2 Installing the Driver & Software
For USB Interface Cable Users
(For Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP)

0 Lift the scanner cover to release the lock. D After restarting the computer, the
Gently push the scanner cover support Installation Diagnostics will run
down and close the scanner cover. automatically and the installation results
window will be shown.
A Turn on the machine by plugging in the
power cord. If the installation is unsuccessful try installing
again using the Repair MFL-Pro Suite
option from the main menu. Select Repair
MFL-Pro Suite and follow the instructions
on the screen.

The MFL-Pro Suite, Brother Printer

driver and Scanner driver have been
installed and the installation is now
complete.
(Example for the U.K.)

It will take a few seconds for the installation

screen to appear.
The installation of the Brother drivers will
automatically start. The installation screens
appear one after another, please wait for a
while.

B When the Brother and ScanSoft on-line

Registration screen is displayed, make your
selection and follow the on-screen
instructions.

C Click Finish to restart your computer.

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 For Network Interface Cable Users (DCP-310CN only)
(For Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP)

the Machine
Setting Up
Make sure that you have completed the instructions from Step 1 “Setting Up
the Machine” on pages 4 - 9.
Before installation, if you are using Personal 2 Lift the scanner cover to release the lock.
Firewall software, disable it. Once you are Gently push the scanner cover support
sure that you can print, re-start your down and close the scanner cover.
Personal Firewall software.
3 Turn on the machine by plugging in the

Windows®
1 Connect the network cable to the machine, power cord.
and then connect it to a free port on your
hub.
To connect the network interface cable to
the machine:
1. Lift the scanner cover to its open
position.

Windows®
Network
2. Connect the network cable into the LAN
socket, marked with a symbol. You
will find the LAN socket above and to the (Example for the U.K.)

Installing the Driver & Software

left of the ink cartridge slots, as shown
below. 4 Turn on your computer.
(For Windows® 2000 Professional/XP, you
must be logged on as the administrator.)

5 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your

CD-ROM drive. If the model name screen
appears, select your machine. If the
language screen appears, select your
language.
3. Carefully guide the network cable into the
trench as shown below, following the
trench round and toward the back of the
machine. 6 The CD-ROM main menu will appear.
Click Install MFL-Pro Suite.

Warning
Ensure that the cable does not restrict the cover from If this window does not appear, use
closing, or an error may occur. Windows® Explorer to run the setup.exe
Network Users

In case of using both USB and LAN cables, program from the root directory of the
Brother CD-ROM.
For

guide both cables through the trench.

Continued...

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Step2 Installing the Driver & Software
For Network Interface Cable Users (DCP-310CN only)
(For Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP)

If you see the following screen, click OK to

0 Select Network Connection, and then click
Next.
install the Windows® updates. After the
updates are installed your PC may restart.
Note: If it does the installation will
automatically continue.

If the installation does not continue

automatically, please open the main menu
again by ejecting then reinserting the A The installation of the Brother drivers will
CD-ROM disc or double-click the setup.exe automatically start. The installation screens
program from the root directory, and appear one after another, please wait for a
continue from Step 6 to install the MFL-Pro
while.
Suite.

7 After reading and accepting the ScanSoft®

B If the machine is configured for your
network, select the machine from the list,
PaperPort® 9.0SE License Agreement, click and then click Next.
Yes.
This window will not appear if there is only
one machine connected on the network, it
will be selected automatically.

If the machine is not yet configured for use

on your network the Configure IP Address
window will appear. Enter the IP address
information appropriate to your network by
following the on-screen instructions.

8 The installation of PaperPort® 9.0SE will

automatically start and is followed by the
installation of MFL-Pro Suite.

9 When the Brother MFL-Pro Suite Software

C When the Brother and ScanSoft on-line
License Agreement window appears, click
Registration screen is displayed, make your
Yes, if you agree to the Software Licence
selection and follow the on-screen
Agreement.
instructions.

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 the Machine
Setting Up
D Click Finish to restart your computer.

E After restarting the computer, the

Windows®
Network
Installation Diagnostic will run automatically
and the installation results window will be
shown.

Installing the Driver & Software

For network installations the Repair MFL-Pro
Suite selection from the main menu is not
supported.

The MFL-Pro Suite, Brother Network

Printer driver, Network Scanner driver
and Network PhotoCapture Center™
have been installed and the installation
is now complete.

Network Users
For

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Step 2 Installing the Driver & Software

For USB Interface Cable Users

For Mac OS® 8.6 to 9.2

Make sure that you have completed the instructions from Step 1 “Setting Up
the Machine” on pages 4 - 9.
1 Disconnect the machine from the power 6 Follow the on-screen instructions, and
socket and from the Macintosh®, if you have restart your Macintosh®.
already connected an interface cable.
7 Connect the USB interface cable to your
Macintosh®, and then connect it to the
machine.
To connect the USB cable to the machine:
1. Lift the scanner cover to its open
position.
2. Connect the USB cable into the USB
(Example for the U.K.) socket, marked with a symbol. You
will find the USB socket above and to the
2 Turn on your Macintosh®. left of the ink cartridge slots, as shown
below.
3 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your
CD-ROM drive.

4 Double-click the Start Here icon to install

the printer and scanner drivers. If the
language screen appears, select your
language.
3. Carefully guide the USB cable into the
trench as shown below, following the
trench round and toward the back of the
machine.

5 Click MFL-Pro Suite to install.

Warning
Ensure that the cable does not restrict the cover from
closing, or an error may occur.

DO NOT connect the machine to a

USB port on a keyboard or a non
powered USB hub.

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 the Machine
Setting Up
8 Lift the scanner cover to release the lock. B To install Presto!® PageManager®, click the
Gently push the scanner cover support Presto! PageManager icon and follow the
down and close the scanner cover. on-screen instructions.

9 Turn on the machine by plugging in the

power cord.

Installing the Driver & Software

You can easily scan, share and organize
photos and documents using Presto!®
(Example for the U.K.) PageManager®.

Mac OS®
From the Apple® menu, open the Chooser.

8.6 - 9.2
Presto!® PageManager® has been
installed and the installation is now
complete.

A Click the Brother Ink icon you installed. On

the right side of the Chooser, select the
printer to which you want to print.
Close the Chooser.

Network Users
For

The Brother Printer driver and Scanner

driver have been installed.

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Step 2 Installing the Driver & Software

For USB Interface Cable Users

For Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater

Make sure that you have completed the instructions from Step 1 “Setting Up
the Machine” on pages 4 - 9.
For Mac OS® X 10.2.0 to 10.2.3 user, please
6 Follow the on-screen instructions, and
upgrade to Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater. restart your Macintosh®.
(The latest information for Mac OS® X,
please visit at: http://solutions.brother.com)
7 After the DeviceSelector window appears,
connect the USB interface cable to your
1 Disconnect the machine from the power Macintosh® and then to the machine.
socket and from the Macintosh®, if you have
already connected an interface cable.

The DeviceSelector window will not appear

(Example for the U.K.)
if the USB interface cable has been
connected before restarting your Macintosh®
2 Turn on your Macintosh®. or if you are overwriting a previously installed
version of the Brother Software. If you
3 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your encounter this problem continue with the
CD-ROM drive. installation skipping step 10 and then see the
Software User's Guide Chapter 8 for details
on selecting what machine the
ControlCenter2.0 will connect with.
4 Double-click the Start Here OSX icon to
install the printer driver and scanner driver. To connect the USB cable to the machine:
If the language screen appears, select your 1. Lift the scanner cover to its open
language. position.
2. Connect the USB cable into the USB
socket, marked with a symbol. You
will find the USB socket above and to the
left of the ink cartridge slots, as shown
below.

5 Click MFL-Pro Suite to install.

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 the Machine
Setting Up
3. Carefully guide the USB cable into the A Select Applications from the Go menu.
trench as shown below, following the
trench round and toward the back of the
machine.

B Open the Utilities folder.

Warning

Installing the Driver & Software

Ensure that the cable does not restrict the cover from
closing, or an error may occur.

DO NOT connect the machine to a

USB port on a keyboard or a non
powered USB hub.

8 Lift the scanner cover to release the lock. C Open the Print Center icon.
Gently push the scanner cover support
down and close the scanner cover.

Mac OS® X
9 Turn on the machine by plugging in the
power cord.

D Click Add.

(Example for the U.K.)

0 If the Deviceselector window is open,

select USB, and then click OK.
Network Users
For

Continued...

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Step 2 Installing the Driver & Software

For USB Interface Cable Users

E Select USB. H To install Presto!® PageManager®, click the

Presto! PageManager icon and follow the
on-screen instructions.

F Select DCP-110C or DCP-310CN, and then

click Add.
You can easily scan, share and organize
photos and documents using Presto!®
PageManager®.

Presto!® PageManager® has been

installed and the installation is now
complete.

G Select Quit Printer Setup Utility from the

Printer Setup Utility menu.

The MFL-Pro Suite, Brother Printer

driver and Scanner driver have been
installed and the installation is now
complete.

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 For Network Interface Cable Users (DCP-310CN only)

the Machine
Setting Up
For Mac OS® 8.6 to 9.2 Users
Make sure that you have completed the instructions from Step 1 “Setting Up
the Machine” on pages 4 - 9.
1 Disconnect the machine from the power 6 Follow the on-screen instructions, and
socket and from the Macintosh®, if you have restart your Macintosh®.
already connected an interface cable.
7 Connect the network interface cable to the
machine, and then connect it to a free port
on your hub.
To connect the network interface cable to
the machine:
1. Lift the scanner cover to its open
position.
(Example for the U.K.) 2. Connect the network cable into the LAN
socket, marked with a symbol. You
2 Turn on your Macintosh®.

Installing the Driver & Software

will find the LAN socket above and to the
left of the ink cartridge slots, as shown
3 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your below.
CD-ROM drive.

4 Double-click the Start Here icon to install

the printer and scanner drivers. If the
language screen appears, select your
language.

Mac OS® X
3. Carefully guide the network cable into the
trench as shown below, following the
trench round and toward the back of the
machine.

Macintosh®
Network
5 Click MFL-Pro Suite to install.

Warning
Network Users

Ensure that the cable does not restrict the cover from
closing, or an error may occur.
For

In case of using both USB and LAN cables,

guide both cables through the trench.

Continued...

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Step 2 Installing the Driver & Software

For Network Interface Cable Users (DCP-310CN only)

8 Lift the scanner cover to release the lock.

Gently push the scanner cover support
down and close the scanner cover.

9 Turn on the machine by plugging in the

power cord.

(Example for the U.K.)

0 Open the Chooser from the Apple menu.

A Click the Brother Ink (IP) icon, and then

select BRN_xxxxxx.
Close the Chooser.

■ xxxxxx are the last six digits of the

Ethernet address.
■ Please see Network User’s Guide
Chapter 5 on the CD-ROM for more
information about connecting the
machine to a Macintosh® network.

The setup is now complete.

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 the Machine
Setting Up
For Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater Users
Make sure that you have completed the instructions from Step 1 “Setting Up
the Machine” on pages 4 - 9.
1 Disconnect the machine from the power 6 Follow the on-screen instructions, and
socket and from the Macintosh®, if you have restart your Macintosh®.
already connected an interface cable.
7 After the DeviceSelector window appears,
connect the network interface cable to your
Macintosh® and then to the machine.

(Example for the U.K.)

2 Turn on your Macintosh®.

Installing the Driver & Software

3 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your
The DeviceSelector window will not appear
CD-ROM drive.
if you have also connected a USB interface
cable to the machine before restarting your
Macintosh® or if you are overwriting a
previously installed version of the Brother
4 Double-click the Start Here OSX icon to
Software. If you encounter this problem
install the printer driver. If the language continue with skipping steps 10 through 12
screen appears, select your language. and then see the Software User's Guide
Chapter 8 for details on selecting what
machine the ControlCenter2.0 will connect
with.
To connect the network interface cable to
the machine:
1. Lift the scanner cover to its open
position.
2. Connect the network cable into the LAN
5 Macintosh®
Network
Click MFL-Pro Suite to install. socket, marked with a symbol. You
will find the LAN socket above and to the
left of the ink cartridge slots, as shown
below.
Network Users
For

Continued...

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Step 2 Installing the Driver & Software

For Network Interface Cable Users (DCP-310CN only)

3. Carefully guide the network cable into the A Click Browse.

trench as shown below, following the
trench round and toward the back of the
machine.

B Select your model name, and then click OK.

Then click OK again to close the
DeviceSelector.
Warning
Ensure that the cable does not restrict the cover from
closing, or an error may occur.
In case of using both USB and LAN cables,
guide both cables through the trench.

8 Lift the scanner cover to release the lock.

Gently push the scanner cover support
down and close the scanner cover.
C Select Applications from the Go menu.
9 Turn on the machine by plugging in the
power cord.

(Example for the U.K.) D Open the Utilities folder.

0 If the DeviceSelector window is open,

select Network, and then click OK.

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 the Machine
Setting Up
E Open the Print Center icon. I Select Quit Printer Setup Utility from the
Printer Setup Utility menu.

F Click the Add. The setup is now complete.

Please see Network User’s Guide Chapter 5

Installing the Driver & Software

on the CD-ROM for more information about
connecting the machine to a Macintosh®
network.

G Make the selection shown below.

H Select Brother DCP-310CN

Macintosh®
(BRN_xxxxxx_P1), and then click the Add
Network
button. Network Users
For

xxxxxx are the last six digits of the Ethernet

address.

Network User's Guide Chapter 5 on the

CD-ROM.

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■ For Network Users (DCP-310CN only)
This section is for using the machine on a network. An administrator should set up the machine
using the following steps.

Network User's Guide Chapter Map

Windows® 98/Me Peer-to-Peer TCP/IP Chapter 4 Network Printing from Windows®

Windows® 2000/XP Peer-to-Peer TCP/IP Chapter 4 Network Printing from Windows®
Macintosh® TCP/IP Chapter 5 Network Printing from Macintosh®
OS2 Warp Server, LAN Server TCP/IP Chapter 4 Network Printing from Windows®

Restoring the Network Settings to Factory Default

To restore all network settings of the internal Print/Scan server to factory default, please follow
the steps below.
1 Make sure the machine is not operating, then disconnect all the cables from the machine (except
power cable).

2 Press Menu.

3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select 3.LAN.

Press Set.

4 Press ▲ or ▼ to select 0.Factory Reset.

Press Set.

5 Press ▲ to select 1.Reset.

6 Press ▲ again to select 1.Yes.

7 The machine will restart, re-connect cables once this is complete.

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 Installing the BRAdmin Professional
Configuration Utility (Windows® Users Only)

the Machine
Setting Up
The BRAdmin Professional utility is designed to manage your Brother network connected
devices such as network-ready Multifunction devices and/or network-ready printers in a Local
Area Network (LAN) environment.
BRAdmin Professional can also be used to manage devices from other manufacturers whose
products support SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol).
For more information on BRAdmin Professional go to http://solutions.brother.com

Windows®
1 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into your
CD-ROM drive. The opening screen will
appear automatically.
Follow the on-screen instructions.

Windows®
2

Network
Click the Install Optional Applications
icon on the main menu screen.

Mac OS®
8.6 - 9.2
3 Click BRAdmin Professional and follow
the on-screen instructions.

Mac OS® X
Macintosh®
Network

The default password for the print server is

“access”. You can use BRAdmin
Professional to change this password.
Network Users
For

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■ For Network Users (DCP-310CN only)
Setting your IP Address, Subnet Mask and
Gateway using BRAdmin Professional
(Windows® Users Only)
1 Start BRAdmin Professional, and select 3 Double-click the new device.
TCP/IP.

4 Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask and

Gateway, and then click the OK button.
2 Select Search Active Devices from the
Devices menu.
BRAdmin will search for new devices
automatically.

5 The address information will be saved to the

machine.
The default password for the print server is
“access”. You can use BRAdmin
Professional to change this password.

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■ Consumables and Options
Replacement Consumables
Ink Cartridge
Black Magenta Yellow Cyan

LC900BK LC900M LC900Y LC900C

Option
The external wireless Print/Scan server (802.11b) is available for Brother DCP’s as an option.
External Wireless Print/Scan
Server
NC-2200w

The optional External Wireless Print/Scan

Server (NC-2200w) provides wireless network
printing and network scanning capabilities.

■ Requires USB 2.0 cable (not included).

■ Supports Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater.
■ You can assign the scan key to one networked computer only.

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Trademarks
The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
Multi-Function Link is a registered trademark of Brother International Corporation.
© Copyright 2004 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved.
Windows, Microsoft and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft in the U.S. and other countries.
Macintosh and True Type are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
PaperPort and OmniPage are registered trademarks of ScanSoft, Inc.
Presto! PageManager is a registered trademark of NewSoft Technology Corporation.
Each company whose software title is mentioned in this manual has a Software License Agreement specific to its
proprietary programs.
All other brand and product names mentioned in this manual are registered trademarks of their respective
companies.

Compilation and Publication

Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest
product descriptions and specifications.
The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.
Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications and materials contained herein and
shall not be responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the materials presented,
including but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to the publication.
This product is designed for use in a Professional Environment.

©2004 Brother Industries, Ltd.

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