General - How-to FAQ's

Machine Specification

• Can I connect my Brother machine directly to a Mac AirPort Station or a Router via the USB port using the USB cable?
• Is my machine compatible with Windows Vista™?
• How do I know how many pages my machine has printed?
• Where can I find the serial number for my unit?

Paper Specification

• What can happen when I use the wrong type of paper?

Software/ Driver

• Functions supported in the Windows® 8 built-in drivers
• Functions supported in the Windows® 7 built-in drivers
• Where can I get the drivers and utilities that work with Mac OS® X 10.6?
• Where can I download a driver for my machine?
• What is a "Generic PCL Driver"?
• What is the BRAdmin Professional software used for?

Documentation

• Where is the full User's Guide?

Operating System

• How to identify your operating system (OS).
• How do I change the Firewall settings (For Windows® 7)
• How to change the Firewall settings (For Windows Vista® or earlier).
• How to check the version of Windows® 7, 32-bit or 64bit.

Consumables/ Options

• How can I find out the re-order number for consumables?
• Where can I purchase Brother consumables?
• How do I recycle my Drum Unit, Toner, Ribbon Cartridges or Ink Cartridges? Does Brother have a recycling program?
• Can I use non-Brother or third party supplies with the Brother machine?
• What are the expected yields of the consumables?
• Can I buy any MICR toner?