Brother MFC-490CW Quick Setup Guide

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MFC-490CW

Quick Setup Guide

USA/CAN Version 0

Before you can use the machine, read this Quick Setup Guide for the correct setup and installation.

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Unpack the machine and check the components

WARNING

Plastic bags are used in the packaging of your machine. To avoid danger of suffocation, please keep 
these bags away from babies and children.

a

Remove the protective tape and film covering the scanner glass.

b

Remove the green protective packing 

a

 by lifting the front of the machine and then 

pulling down on the packing part.

c

Remove the plastic bag

b

 containing the ink cartridges from on top of the paper 

tray.

d

Make sure you have all components.

WARNING

Warnings tell you what to do to prevent possible personal injury.

Important

DO NOT connect the USB cable yet (if you are using a USB 
cable).

Starter Ink 
Cartridges

[x4]

Black 
Yellow 
Cyan 
Magenta 

Quick Setup Guide

User’s Guide

CD-ROM

Accessory Order 

Form

Test Sheet (USA only)

Telephone Line Cord

Note

• The components included in the box may differ depending on your country.
• Save all packing materials and the box in case for any reason you must ship your machine.
• You need to purchase the correct interface cable for the interface you want to use (for USB or network 

connection).

USB cable

Please make sure you use a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no more than 6 feet (2 meters) long.

Network cable

Use a straight-through Category5 (or greater) twisted-pair cable for 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet 
Network.

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