Brother MFC-8870DW [7/22] How to connect the machine to your computer

Installing the Driver & Software

STEP 2

Windows

USB

Windows

How to connect the machine to your computer

For MFC-5460CN and MFC-5860CN users (The

illustrations are based on MFC-5460CN.)

1 Lift the scanner cover until it locks securely into

the open position.

2 Connect the USB cable to the USB socket

marked with a symbol. You will find the

USB socket inside the machine on the right as

shown below.

3 Carefully guide the USB cable into the trench

as shown below, following the trench around

and toward the back of the machine. Then,

connect the cable to your computer.

Improper Setup

• DO NOT connect the machine to a USB port on

a keyboard or a non-powered USB hub.

Brother recommends that you connect the

machine directly to your computer.

• Make sure that the cable does not restrict the

cover from closing, or an error may occur.

• Make sure you use a USB 2.0 cable that is no

longer than 2 metres.

4 Lift the scanner cover to release the lock ( ).

Gently push the scanner cover support

down ( ) and close the scanner cover ( ).

5 Turn on the machine by connecting the power

cord.

The installation of the Brother drivers will

automatically start. The installation screens

appear one after another. Please wait, it will

take a few seconds for all the screens to

appear.

Improper Setup

DO NOT try to cancel any of the screens during

this installation.