Brother MFC-T800W – Driver Download, Setup and User Guide

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Setting Up the Brother MFC-T800W: A Detailed Guide

Materials Required:

  • Brother MFC-T800W printer
  • Power cord
  • USB cable (optional)
  • Ink bottles (black, cyan, magenta, and yellow)

Step 1: Unpack the Printer

  • Remove the printer from the packaging and place it on a flat, stable surface.
  • Open the front cover and remove all the protective materials.
  • Close the front cover.

Step 2: Install the Ink Bottles

  • Open the ink tank cover on the side of the printer.
  • Remove the seals from the ink bottles.
  • Align the ink bottles with the corresponding colors and insert them into the tanks.
  • Push down securely until the bottles click into place.
  • Close the ink tank cover.

Step 3: Connect the Power Cord

  • Insert the power cord into the back of the printer and plug it into a power outlet.

Step 4: Connect the USB Cable (Optional)

  • If you want to use the printer with a computer, connect the USB cable to the printer and the computer.

Step 5: Install the Software

  • Insert the included CD-ROM into your computer.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to install the printer software.

Step 6: Configure the Printer

Using the Control Panel:

  • Press the “Menu” button on the printer’s control panel.
  • Navigate to “Network” and press “OK”.
  • Select “Wireless LAN Setup” and press “OK”.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to connect the printer to your Wi-Fi network.

Using a Web Browser:

  • Open a web browser and type in the printer’s IP address in the address bar. (You can find the IP address on the printer’s control panel.)
  • Enter the default password “access” and click “Login”.
  • Navigate to the “Network” tab and click on “Wireless LAN”.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to connect the printer to your Wi-Fi network.

Troubleshooting Common Issues:

Printer Not Connecting to Wi-Fi

  • Make sure the printer is within range of the router.
  • Check if the router is turned on and broadcasting a Wi-Fi signal.
  • Reset the printer to its factory settings by pressing and holding the “Stop/Reset” button for 5 seconds.

Ink Not Recognized

  • Make sure the ink bottles are properly installed.
  • Remove the ink bottles and reinstall them.
  • Clean the printhead by following the instructions in the user manual.

Paper Jams

  • Open the rear cover of the printer.
  • Gently remove any jammed paper.
  • Make sure the paper tray is properly loaded.
  • Adjust the paper guides to fit the paper size.

Printer Not Printing

  • Make sure the printer is turned on and has paper loaded.
  • Check if there are any errors on the printer’s control panel.
  • Reset the printer to its factory settings by pressing and holding the “Stop/Reset” button for 5 seconds.
  • Contact Brother support for assistance.

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