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Brother MFC-L8690CDW User Manual

Brother MFC-L8690CDW
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Select a device to connect to your machine
Mobile Device
Go to and follow the instructions.
6
Go to and follow the instructions.
Computer
Can’t Connect? Check the following:
Connect your computer
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Put the installation disc into your CD/DVD drive, or
download the Full Driver & Software Package at:
For Windows
®
: solutions.brother.com/windows
For Macintosh: solutions.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.
Download
Follow the on‑screen instructions and prompts.
For Windows
®
:
If the Brother screen does not appear automatically, go to Computer
(This PC). Double-click the CD/DVD-ROM icon, and then double-click
start.exe.
For Macintosh:
For full driver functionality, we recommend choosing the CUPS driver
when adding a printer.
Finished
Restart your wireless access
point/router (if possible).
Disconnect the cable.
Wireless network
Wired network
USB connection
If still not successful, go to .
If still not successful, visit support.brother.com
for FAQs & Troubleshooting.
Restart your machine and
computer, and then go to
.
Alternative wireless setup
Find your SSID (Network Name) and Network
Key (Password) on your wireless access point/
router and write them in the table provided below.
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SSID: XXXXXXX
Network key: XXXX
If you cannot find this information, ask your
network administrator or wireless access
point/router manufacturer.
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].
Press
> [Setup Wizard] >
[Yes].
If setup is not successful, restart
your Brother machine and your
wireless access point/router,
and repeat
.
For Computer
Go to to install software.
For Mobile Device
Go to to install apps.
Brother regularly updates firmware to add features and apply bug fixes. To
check for the latest firmware, visit solutions.brother.com/up3.
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
solutions.brother.com/wireless-support.
Print or scan using your mobile device
AirPrint is available for Apple device users. You do not need to
download any software to use AirPrint. For more information,
see the Online User’s Guide.
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SSID (Network Name)
Network Key (Password)
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.
Optional apps
You can print from and 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.
Your mobile device must be connected to the same wireless network as your Brother machine.
Additional Wireless Support: solutions.brother.com/wireless-support
For FAQs, Troubleshooting, and to download software and manuals, visit support.brother.com. © 2017 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved.

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Brother MFC-L8690CDW Specifications

General IconGeneral
ColorYes
N-up printing2, 4, 9, 16, 25
Print technologyLaser
Maximum resolution2400 x 600 DPI
Duplex printing modeAuto/Manual
Warm-up time (from sleep mode)31 s
Time to first page (black, normal)15 s
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)31 ppm
Duplex print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)14 ppm
Printing colorsBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Maximum duty cycle40000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycle0 - 3000 pages per month
Number of print cartridges4
Page description languagesBR-Script 3, PCL 6, PDF 1.7, XPS
DisplayLCD
Control typeTouch
Product colorBlack, Grey
Market positioningBusiness
Internal memory512 MB
Processor frequency800 MHz
Card reader integrated-
Maximum internal memory- MB
Sound pressure level (printing)49 dB
Sound pressure level (quiet mode)44 dB
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STAR
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Security algorithms64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, SMTP-AUTH, SNMP, SSL/TLS, WPA-AES, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP
Ethernet LAN data rates10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
Mobile printing technologiesApple AirPrint, Brother iPrint & Scan, Google Cloud Print, Mopria Print Service
Supported network protocols (IPv4)ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, APIPA(Auto IP), WINS/NetBIOS name resolution, DNS Resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port9100, POP3*, SMTP Client, IPP/ IPPS, FTP Client and Server, CIFS Client, TELNET Server, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, HTTP/ HTTPS server, TFTP client and server, ICMP, Web Services (Print/Scan), SNTP Client, LDAP, IMAP4
Supported network protocols (IPv6)NDP, RA, DNS resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/ Port9100, IPP/IPPS, POP3*, SMTP Client, FTP Client and Server, CIFS Client, TELNET Server, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, HTTP/HTTPS server, TFTP client and server, ICMPv6, SNTP Client, LDAP, Web Services (Print/Scan), IMAP4* *When Internet FAX is downloaded.
Standard interfacesRJ-45, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra
Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64
Paper input typePaper tray
Total input capacity250 sheets
Total output capacity150 sheets
Multi-Purpose tray input capacity50 sheets
Paper tray media typesPlain paper, Recycled paper
Paper tray media weight60 - 105 g/m²
Non-ISO print media sizesExecutive (184 x 267mm), Folio (media size)
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4, A5, A6
Multi-purpose tray media typesBond paper, Glossy paper, Letterhead, Plain paper, Recycled paper
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4
Multi-Purpose Tray media weight60 - 163 g/m²
Auto Document Feeder (ADF) media weight64 - 90 g/m²
Copier resize25 - 400 %
Maximum copy resolution1200 x 600 DPI
Maximum number of copies99 copies
N-in-1 copy function (N=)2, 4
Time to first copy (black, normal)17 s
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)31 cpm
Scan toE-mail, File, Image, USB
Scan driversISIS, TWAIN, WIA
Scanner typeADF scanner
Grayscale levels256
Scan speed (color)28 ppm
Maximum scan resolution19200 x 19200 DPI
Duplex scan speed (color)56 ppm
Document formats supportedPDF
Optical scanning resolution1200 x 2400 DPI
FaxingMono faxing
Fax memory500 pages
Modem speed33.6 Kbit/s
Fax forwarding toFTP, PC
Package depth542 mm
Package width663 mm
Package height654 mm
Package weight33700 g
Power consumption (off)0.03 W
Power consumption (ready)70 W
Power consumption (sleep)1.4 W
Power consumption (standby)10 W
Power consumption (average operating)580 W
Harmonized System (HS) code84433210
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth526 mm
Width435 mm
Height539 mm
Weight27900 g

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