15 troubleshooting, Overview, General problems – Brother MFC 8480DN User Manual

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Overview

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This chapter explains how to resolve typical network problems you may encounter when using the machine.
If, after reading this chapter, you are unable to resolve your problem, please visit the Brother Solutions Center
at: http://solutions.brother.com/
This chapter is divided into the following sections:

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General problems

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Network print software installation problems

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Printing problems

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Scanning and PC Fax problems

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Protocol-specific troubleshooting

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Wireless network specific troubleshooting (For MFC-8690DW and MFC-8890DW)

General problems

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CD-ROM is inserted, but does not start automatically

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If your computer does not support Autorun, the menu will not start automatically after inserting the CD-ROM.
In this case, execute Start.exe in the root directory of the CD-ROM.

How to reset the Brother print server back to the factory default

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You can reset the print server back to its factory default settings (resetting all information such as the
password and IP address information). (See Restoring the network settings to factory default on page 123.)

My computer cannot find the machine/print server.
I cannot make a necessary connection to the machine/print server.
My machine/print server does not appear in the window of Remote Setup, BRAdmin Light or
BRAdmin Professional.

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The Firewall setting on your computer may be rejecting the necessary network connection to the machine.
In this case, you will need to disable the Firewall on your computer and re-install the drivers.

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XP SP2 users:

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Click the Start button, Control Panel, Network and Internet Connections.

b

Click Windows Firewall.

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Click the General tab. Make sure that Off (not recommended) is selected.

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Click OK.

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