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Introduction
Conditions for using Brother Web Connect 1
Service account 1
In order to use Brother Web Connect, you must have an account with the desired service. If you do not
already have an account, use a computer to access the web site of the service and create an account.
Internet connection 1
In order to use Brother Web Connect, your Brother machine must be connected to a network that has access
to the Internet, either through a wired or wireless connection. Refer to the Quick Setup Guide to connect and
configure the machine appropriately.
For network setups that use a proxy server, the machine must also be configured to use a proxy server.
(Proxy server settings using a Web Browser uu page 3)
A proxy server is a computer that serves as an intermediary between users’ computers, which don’t access
the Internet directly, and the Internet.
MFL-Pro Suite installation 1
The initial installation of Brother Web Connect requires a computer that has access to the Internet and Brother
MFL-Pro Suite installed. Following the steps outlined in the Quick Setup Guide you can install the MFL-Pro
Suite (from the supplied installer CD-ROM) and configure the machine to be able to print over your wired or
wireless network.