17 before you install, 18 connect the network cable, Windows – Brother MFC-255CW User Manual
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Windows
®
Wired Network
For wired network interface users (MFC-295CN only)
(Windows
®
2000 Professional/XP/ XP Professional x64 Edition/
Windows Vista
®
)
17
Before you install
a
Make sure that your computer is ON and you 
are logged on with Administrator rights.
18
Connect the network
cable
a
Using both hands, use the plastic tabs on both 
sides of the machine to lift the scanner cover 
until it locks securely into the open position. 
b
Connect the network cable to the LAN socket 
marked with a 
symbol. You will find the
LAN socket inside the machine on the left as 
shown below.
IMPORTANT
• If there are any programs running, close
them.
• Make sure there are no memory cards or a
USB Flash memory drive inserted into the 
machine.
• The screens may differ depending on your
operating system.
• The supplied CD-ROM includes ScanSoft™
PaperPort™ 11SE. This software supports 
Windows
®
2000 (SP4 or greater), XP (SP2 or
greater), XP Professional x64 Edition and 
Windows Vista
®
. Update to the latest
Windows
®
Service Pack before installing
MFL-Pro Suite.
IMPORTANT
Disable all personal firewall 
software (other than Windows
®
Firewall), anti-spyware or 
antivirus applications for the 
duration of the installation.
LAN
USB
