Configuration of MFD

Brother Solutions Interface must be fully activated before starting installation Dispatcher Paragon Embedded Terminal for Brother.

Device should have newest firmware installed before starting installation Dispatcher Paragon Embedded Terminal for Brother.

No error messages must be displayed on the device display before starting the installation.

There can be maximum 5 CA certificates uploaded on the device before installation of the Dispatcher Paragon Embedded Terminal for Brother. To check that, go to the MFD's administration web page tab Network > Security > CA Certificate > Import CA Certificate.

Other limitations can be found on page Requirements and known limitations of Dispatcher Paragon Embedded Terminal for Brother.


If you install Aurora device (branded Brother device), the terminal type in Management System is the same as for Brother device (Dispatcher Paragon Embedded Terminal for Brother).

Secure HTTPS communication

For the HTTPS configuration the Brother MFDs always check the certificate sent to them by the server they are connecting to. The checks performed are the following:

  • The subject has a valid name matching the name of the page to be viewed, in this case the IP address of the machine with Terminal Server installed.
  • The date is valid, certificate is not expired.
  • It is issued by a trusted certification authority.

Since the certification authority is uploaded to the MFD during Dispatcher Paragon Embedded Terminal installation, the default Terminal Server certificate meets all of these conditions right after the installation.

All firmware released on production machines (except inkjet machines) after April 2019 will support the automatic certificate upload.

The automatic certificate upload is not guaranteed for firmware released before April 2019 and thus needs to be checked manually.

Inkjet machines need to have the certificate manually uploaded via the embedded web server of the device.

You can check the Certification Authorities trusted by your MFD in the MFD's administration web page in the tab Network > Security > CA Certificate > Import CA Certificate

The maximum amount of CA certificates on Brother MFD is 6. On some models, it is possible to have 10 CA certificates.

In the case of updating from MU38 or lower and not having configured the custom certificates, it is necessary to create valid certificates manually and configure the Terminal Servers to use them according to Configuring secured connection between terminals and Terminal Server guide. In order to upload it to the Brother MFD, just reinstall the Dispatcher Paragon Embedded Terminal on this device after you correctly configure certificates on all your Terminal Servers.

Time Configuration

HTTPS communication with Brother MFDs requires precise date and time configuration. It is recommended to use SNTP server.

Scan configuration

Brother MFDs support scanning over HTTP and FTP protocols. The HTTP protocol is used by default. If both HTTP and FTP are specified, HTTP protocol is used.

The scanning protocol can be set in the management interface. Navigate to System > Configuration. Select the EXPERT level and search for the "scanServerType" property.

Card reader configuration

If you install a Brother device with an authentication method that includes Card authentication you need to configure the Card reader first.

  1. In YSoft Card Reader Tool configure your Card reader and set values as follows:
    1. USB mode set to "USB keyboard emulation"

    2. Keyboard layout set to "1 - US"

Before device installation, it's necessary to ensure, that full screen error message "Unusable device" on the device display is closed.

Second option is unplug the card reader before device installation and plug it back after success installation procedure.