Brother MFC-8950DW Network User's Guide

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Overview 9
This chapter explains how to resolve typical network problems you may encounter when using the Brother
machine. If, after reading this chapter, you are unable to resolve your problem, please visit the Brother
Solutions Center at: http://solutions.brother.com/
.
Please go to the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/
and click Manuals on your model
page to download the other manuals.
Identifying your problem 9
Make sure that the following items are configured before reading this chapter.
Go to the page for your solution from the lists below 9
 I cannot complete the wireless network setup configuration. (See page 144.)
 The Brother machine is not found on the network during the MFL-Pro Suite installation. (See page 145.)
 The Brother machine cannot print or scan over the network. (See page 146.)
 The Brother machine is not found on the network even after successful installation. (See page 146.)
 I'm using security software. (See page 148.)
 I want to check that my network devices are working properly. (See page 149.)
Troubleshooting 9
First check the following:
The power cord is connected properly and the Brother machine is turned on.
The access point (for wireless), router or hub are turned on and its link button is blinking.
All protective packaging has been removed from the machine.
The toner cartridges and drum unit are installed properly.
The front and back covers are fully closed.
Paper is inserted properly in the paper tray.
(For wired networks) A network cable is securely connected to the Brother machine and the router or hub.
I cannot complete the wireless network setup configuration.
Question Interface Solution
My machine does not
connect during wireless
setup?
wireless Turn your wireless router Off and back On. Then try and configure the
wireless settings again.

Brother MFC-8950DW Specifications

General

Type	all in one
Color	black
Tray Capacity	500
Automatic Document Feeder Capacity	50 sheets
Paper Size	letter, legal, executive, a4, a5, a6, b5, b6, custom sizes from 3" x 5" to 8.5" x 14"
Paper Handling	up to 500 sheets
Mono Print Speed	42 pages per minute
Print Resolution Mono	up to 1200 x 1200
Maximum Number of Pages Per Month	up to 100, 000
Scanner Type	flatbed
Scan Resolution	up to 19200 x 19200
Fax Function	yes
Cartridges	tn-720, tn-750, tn-780, dr-720
Number Of Cartridges	2
Internal Memory	yes
Network	wired, wireless
Connectivity	usb 2.0
OS Compatibility	windows or mac os
Mobile Devices Connection	yes

Weight and Dimensions

Height	19.3 inches
Width	16.3 inches
Net Weight	39 pounds