Brother MFC-L5800DW Quick Setup Guide

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Unpack the machine and check the components
NOTE:
• Manuals in Spanish for this model are available on the Brother Solutions Center. 
(USA only): solutions.brother.com/manualsLos manuales en español de este modelo están disponibles en el Brother 
Solutions Center. (Solamente en los Estados Unidos):  
solutions.brother.com/manuals
• The available connection interfaces vary depending on the model.
• You must purchase the correct interface cable for the interface you want to use.
USB cable
We recommend using a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no more than 
6 feet (2 meters) long.
Network cable
Use a straight-through Category 5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable. 
• The illustrations in this Quick Setup Guide show the MFC-L6800DW.
Remove the packing materials and install the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly
Load paper in the paper tray
Connect the power cord and turn on the 
machine
Select your language 
(if needed)
Drum Unit and Toner 
Cartridge Assembly 
(pre-installed)
AC Power Cord
Telephone Line Cord 
(For MFC models)
Quick Setup Guide
Product Safety Guide
Basic User's Guide
Installation CD‑ROM
1. 
On the machine’s Touchscreen, press 
[Settings] > [All Settings] > 
[Initial Setup] >  
[Local Language].
2. 
Press your language.
3. 
Press  .
 3 
 5 
 2 
 1 
Adjust the paper 
guides.
Back
Front
Discard the 
silica gel pack.
Remove the orange part.
Connect the telephone line cord 
(for MFC models only)
If you do not plan to use the fax feature on this machine, go to step  .
 4 
Configure the machine for faxing (for MFC models only)
If you do not plan to use the fax feature on this machine, go to step  .
 6 
A. Set the date and time
Press 
[Settings] >  
[All Settings] >  
[Initial Setup] >  
[Date & Time].
Date
1. 
Press 
[Date].
2. 
Enter the last two digits for the 
year using the Touchscreen, 
and then press 
[OK].
3. 
Enter the two digits for the 
month using the Touchscreen, 
and then press 
[OK].
4. 
Enter the two digits for the day 
using the Touchscreen, and 
then press 
[OK].
Clock Type
1. 
Press 
[Clock Type].
2. 
Press 
[12h Clock] or 
[24h Clock].
Time
1. 
Press 
[Time].
2. 
Enter the time using the 
Touchscreen.
 
„
12h Clock only
Press 
[AM/PM] to 
select 
[AM] or [PM].
3. 
Press 
[OK].
4. 
Press  .
NOTE:
• For more information on using the fax feature, see the Basic User's Guide.
• Your machine is programmed to automatically receive faxes. To change this default mode, see the Basic User's Guide.
B. Set the Station ID
Press 
[Settings] > [All Settings] > 
[Initial Setup] > [Station ID].
Fax number
1. 
Press 
[Fax].
2. 
Enter your fax number (up to 20 digits) using 
the Touchscreen, and then press 
[OK].
Telephone number
1. 
Press 
[Tel].
2. 
Enter your telephone number (up to 20 digits) 
using the Touchscreen, and then press 
[OK].
Name
1. 
Press 
[Name].
2. 
Enter your name (up to 20 characters) using 
the Touchscreen, and then press 
[OK].
3. 
Press  .
Quick Setup Guide
DCP‑L5500DN / DCP‑L5600DN / DCP‑L5650DN / 
MFC‑L5700DW / MFC‑L5800DW / MFC‑L5850DW / 
MFC‑L5900DW / MFC‑L6700DW / MFC‑L6800DW
Read the Product Safety Guide first, then read this Quick 
Setup Guide for the correct installation procedure.
Not all models are available in all countries.
The latest manuals are available at the Brother Solutions 
Center: solutions.brother.com/manuals.
Watch our Video FAQs for 
help with setting up your 
Brother machine:  
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