Brother MFC-T4500DW User Manual
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Secure Network Access
Your machine’s default password is initpass. We
recommend you change it to protect your machine
from unauthorised access.
NOTE
• The Reference Guide for this model is available on the enclosed
installation disc.
• Save all packing materials and the box in case you must ship your
machine.
• You must purchase the correct interface cable for the
interface you want to use. A USB cable is included in some
countries.
USB cable
Use a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no more than 5 metres
long.
Ethernet (Network) cable
Use a straight-through Category 5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable
for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet Network.
2Load plain A4 paper
For more information about paper handling and sizes, see the Reference Guide.
1Unpack the machine and check the components
The components included in the box may differ depending on your country.
Remove the protective tape or film covering the machine.
Quick Setup Guide
MFC-T4500DW
Read the Product Safety Guide first, then read this Quick Setup Guide
for the correct installation procedure.
After turning the machine on, you may need to set your
country or language (depending on your machine).
If required, follow the touchscreen instructions.
4Select your country
or language
(Initial setup only)
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ASA
Version A
Inbox Ink Bottles
• [BTD60BK] Black
• [BT5000Y] Yellow
• [BT5000C] Cyan
• [BT5000M] Magenta
Quick Setup Guide
Product Safety Guide
Power Cord
USB Interface Cable
(For some countries)
Maintenance Sheet
Brother Installation Disc
Telephone Line Cord Cleaning Kit for Paper
Pick-up Rollers
(For some countries)
9Connect the telephone line cord
If you are not using your machine as a fax, go to 10 .
For more information on using the fax feature, see the Online User’s Guide.
The latest manuals are available at the Brother Solutions Center:
support.brother.com/manuals
Watch our FAQ videos for help
with setting up your Brother
machine.
support.brother.com/videos
6Fill the ink tanks with the inbox ink
Point the nozzle upward so
that the ink does not spill,
and then remove the nozzle
from the ink tank.
When the machine has finished the initial cleaning process,
follow the touchscreen instructions to configure the machine
settings.
• Check print quality
• Congurethetrayorpapersizesettings
• Set Firmware Update Notice
• Print the installation sheet
7Machine settings
Push down on the cap of the
ink tank to close it tightly.
Repeat step 6 for the three
other ink tanks.
Close the ink tank cover. The
machine will prepare the ink
tube system for printing.
Open the ink tank cover a and pull
the tab b downwards to open the
cap of the ink tank.
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2
Pull the paper tray completely out of
the machine as shown by the arrow. Adjust the paper guides.
Do not exceed this
mark (bbb).
Pull out the paper support
until it locks into place.
Slowly push the paper tray
completely into the machine.
Fan the paper well and load it in the tray.
Connect the power cord. The machine will power
on automatically.
3Connect the power
cord
5Set the date and
time
Follow the touchscreen instructions to set the date and
time.
Remove the tip of the ink bottle.
Insert the nozzle of the ink bottle
firmly so that the ink does not
spill. Fill the ink tank by gently
squeezing the bottle as shown.
Empty the entire bottle into the
ink tank.
Remove the cap and protective
film from the ink bottle, and then
replace the cap.
NOTE
Fasten the ink bottle cap tightly to
avoid leakage.
8Select your language
(if needed and only for
certain models)
1. Press [Settings] > [All Settings] >
[Initial Setup] > [Local Language].
2. Press your language.
3. Press .
Connect the telephone line cord.
Use the socket marked LINE and guide
the cord out the back of the machine.
Lift the scanner cover. Close the scanner cover.
Adjust the control
panel angle to read the
touchscreen more easily.
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For FAQs, Troubleshooting, and to download software and manuals, visit support.brother.com. For product specifications, see the Online User’s Guide.
10 Select a device to connect to your machine
11 Connect your computer
12 Alternative wireless setup
13 Print or scan using your mobile device
Your mobile device must be connected to the same wireless network as your Brother machine.
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Put the installation disc into your CD/DVD drive, or
download the Full Driver & Software Package at:
For Windows®: support.brother.com/windows
For Mac: support.brother.com/mac
If you are using a recently released operating
system on your computer, visit the above websites
for updated driver and software information.
Follow the on-screen instructions and prompts.
For Windows®:
If the Brother screen does not appear
automatically, go to Computer (My
Computer/This PC). Double-click the
CD/DVD-ROM icon, and then double-click
start.exe.
For Mac:
For full driver functionality, we recommend
choosing the CUPS driver when adding a
printer.
If you cannot find this information, ask your network
administrator or wireless access point/router manufacturer.
If setup is not successful, restart
your Brother machine and your
wireless access point/router, and
repeat 12 .
Find your SSID (Network Name) and Network Key (Password) on your
wireless access point/router and write them in the table provided below.
Select the SSID (Network Name) for
your access point/router and enter the
Network Key (Password).
When the wireless setup is
successful, the touchscreen displays
[Connected].
Go to 11 to install software.
Go to 13 to install apps.
SSID (Network Name)
Network Key (Password)
Computer Mobile Device
Go to 11 and follow the instructions. Go to 12 and follow the instructions.
For Computer
For Mobile Device
Can’t Connect? Check the following:
Brother regularly updates firmware to add features and apply bug fixes.
To check for the latest firmware, visit support.brother.com/up7.
Even if you do not have a wireless access point/router, you can connect
your device and your machine directly. For additional wireless network
support, go to support.brother.com/wireless-support.
Brother SupportCenter is a mobile app that provides the latest
support information for your Brother product.
Visit the App Store or Google Play™ to download.
Wireless network
Wired network
USB connection
Restart your wireless access point/router
(if possible). If still not successful, go to 12 .
Disconnect the cable. If still not successful, visit support.brother.com
for FAQs and Troubleshooting.
Restart your machine and computer,
and then go to 11 .
Additional Wireless Support: support.brother.com/wireless-support
Download
SSID: XXXXXXX
Network key: XXXX
Finished
AirPrint is available for all supported iOS devices including
iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. You do not need to download
any software to use AirPrint. For more information, see the
Online User’s Guide.
Download and install the Mopria® Print Service app from
Google Play™ using your Android™ device.
Optional apps
You can print from or scan to your mobile device using various apps.
For instructions, see the Online User’s Guide.
Download and install our free application Brother iPrint&Scan
from a mobile application store, such as the App Store, Google
Play™, or Microsoft® Store using your mobile device.
Go to your machine, and
press > [Set u p
Wizard] > [Yes].
For Wired Network Connection and USB
Connection:
Locate the correct port (based on the
cable you are using) inside the machine
as shown.