Brother MFC-255CW Quick Setup Guide

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MFC-255CW
MFC-295CN
Quick Setup Guide
USA/CAN Version 0
Before you can use the machine, please read this Quick Setup Guide for the correct setup and installation.
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Unpack the machine and check the components
WARNING
Plastic bags are used in the packaging of your machine. To avoid danger of suffocation, please keep 
these bags away from babies and children.
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Most of the Illustrations in this Quick Setup Guide show the MFC-255CW.
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Remove the protective tape and film covering the machine.
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Remove the plastic bag
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 containing the ink cartridges from on top of the paper tray.
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Make sure you have all components.
WARNING
Warnings tell you what to do to prevent possible personal injury.
CAUTION
Cautions specify procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent possible minor injuries.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT connect the USB cable yet (if you are using a USB 
cable).
Starter Ink 
Cartridges [x4]
Black 
Yellow 
Cyan 
Magenta 
Quick Setup Guide
User’s Guide
CD-ROM
Accessory Order 
Form
Product Registration 
Sheet (USA only)
Telephone Line Cord
Note
• The components included in the box may differ depending on your country.
• Save all packing materials and the box in case for any reason you must ship your machine.
• You need to purchase the correct interface cable for the interface you want to use (for USB or network 
connection).
USB cable
Please make sure you use a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no more than 6 feet (2 meters) long (cable not 
included).
Your machine has a USB interface that is compatible with the USB 2.0 specification. This interface is also 
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.
Network cable
Use a straight-through Category5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet 
Network.
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