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Basic User's Guide MFC-8950DW MFC-8950DWT Not all models are available in all countries. Version 0 USA/CAN - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 2
MFC-8950DW / MFC-8950DWT (Circle your model number) Serial Number: 1 Date of Purchase: Place of Purchase: 1 The serial number is on the back of the unit. Retain this User's Guide with your sales receipt as a permanent record of your purchase, in the event of theft, fire or warranty service. Register - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 3
product, register on-line at http://www.brother.com/registration/ FAQs (frequently asked questions) The Brother Solutions Center is our one-stop resource for all your Fax Machine/Multi-Function Center needs. You can download the latest software and utilities and read FAQs and troubleshooting tips - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 4
877-552-MALL (1-877-552-6255) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) http://www.brothermall.com/ 1-877-BROTHER http://www.brother.ca/ Description Toner Cartridge Drum Unit Telephone Line Cord Basic User's Guide Quick Setup Guide Paper Tray 2 (MFC-8950DW option) Item TN-720 (Approx. 3,000 pages) 1 2 3 TN-750 - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 5
OF THE ACTION (WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), PRODUCT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE), WILL BE LIMITED TO $50. Compilation and Publication Notice Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product descriptions and - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 6
Setup, PC-Fax, and using the Brother ControlCenter utility. This Guide provides useful information about wired and wireless network settings and security settings using the Brother machine. You can also find supported protocol information for your machine and detailed troubleshooting tips. This - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 7
it? Web Connect Guide This Guide provides details about how to configure and use your Brother machine to scan, load and view images and files on certain Web sites that provide these services. 1 PDF printing is not supported on Windows® Phone. 2 Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/. Where is - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 8
used in the documentation 1 Accessing the Advanced User's Guide, Software User's Guide and Network User's Guide 2 Viewing Documentation 2 How to access Guides for Advanced Features 4 Accessing Brother Support (Windows 4 Accessing Brother Support (Macintosh 5 Control panel overview 6 LCD - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 9
and extension telephones 43 Using a non-Brother cordless external handset 44 Using Remote Codes 44 8 Dialing and storing numbers 45 How to dial...45 Manual dialing 45 One Touch dialing 45 Speed dialing 45 Search ...46 LDAP search 46 Fax redial...46 Storing numbers 47 Storing a pause - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 10
printing 55 Printing data directly from the USB Flash memory drive or digital camera supporting mass storage 56 Changing the default settings for direct print 57 11 How to consumable items 65 Replacing the toner cartridge 67 Cleaning the corona wire 73 Replacing the drum unit 75 viii - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 11
Troubleshooting 81 Identifying your problem 81 Error and maintenance messages 83 Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report 90 Document Jams 91 Document is jammed in the top of the ADF unit 170 Print media...171 Fax...172 Copy ...173 Scanner ...174 Printer ...175 Interfaces ...176 Direct - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 12
(Advanced User's Guide) You can view the Advanced User's Guide on the Installer CD-ROM. The Advanced User's Guide explains the parts Packing and shipping the machine B Options Options Optional paper tray (LT-5400) Memory board C Glossary D Index 5 Dialing and storing numbers Telephone line services - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 13
you for buying a Brother machine! Reading the documentation will help you make . Hot Surface icons warn you not to touch machine parts that are hot. Notes tell you how you should respond instructions marked on the product. Note Most of the illustrations in this User's Guide show the MFC-8950DW. 1 - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 14
, from the Start menu, select Brother, MFC-XXXX (where XXXX is your model name) from the programs group, and then choose User's Guides. If you have not installed the software, you can find the documentation on the Installer CD-ROM by following the instructions below: a Turn on your computer - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 15
from http://nj.newsoft.com.tw/download/brother/ PM9SEInstaller_BR_multilang.dmg The complete Presto! PageManager User's Guide can be viewed from the Help selection in the Presto! PageManager application. General information How to find Network setup instructions Your machine can be connected to - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 16
Center at: http://solutions.brother.com/ Click Manuals on your model's page to download the documentation. Wi-Fi Direct™ Guide 1 This Guide provides details on how to configure and use your Brother machine for wireless printing directly from a mobile device supporting the Wi-Fi Direct™ standard - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 17
find all the contacts you will need, such as Web support (Brother Solutions Center) on the Installer CD-ROM. Double-click the Brother Support icon. The following screen will appear: To download and install Presto! PageManager, click Presto! PageManager. To register your machine from the - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 18
01.01.2012 11:00 AM Fax AddressCopy Book MEFNaUx SScaencure Print Web Direct screen. 3 Fax keys: Hook Press before dialing if you want to make sure a fax machine will answer, and manually. Quick Dials Show One Touch dials on the Touchscreen. 4 Dial pad Use these keys to dial telephone and fax - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 19
General information 2 3 4 5 1 010.101C.O2P0Y11 15:15 01.01.2012 11:00 AM Fax AddressCopy Book MEFNaUx SScaencure Print Web Direct Print Menu 7 6 7 Data The Data LED (light emitting diode) will flash depending on the machine's status. Machine Status Ready Mode Receiving Data Green ( - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 20
Fax Brother machine to an internet service. For details uu Web Connect Guide. 5 Wireless Status A four level indicator on the Ready mode screen shows the current wireless signal strength if you are using a wireless connection or Wi-Fi Direct™. 6 Menu Lets you access the main menu. 7 Address Book - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 21
setting is changed from Light to Dark. a Press Menu. b Press a or b to display General Setup. Press General Setup. Menu General Setup Fax Printer Print Reports c Press a or b to display LCD Settings. Press LCD Settings. Menu General Setup Tray Setting Volume Ecology Quiet Mode Off d Press - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 22
software. If your application software does not support it, you can set the paper size in the printer driver or by using the control panel buttons paper and other print media uu page 20.) 1 Tray 2 is standard on MFC-8950DWT. Printing on plain paper, thin paper or recycled paper from Tray 1 and - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 23
: The paper is below the maximum paper mark ( ) (1). Overfilling the paper tray will cause paper jams. The side to be printed on must be 2 face down. The paper guides touch the sides of the paper so it will feed correctly. 1 1 For Legal or Folio size paper, press the release button - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 24
Chapter 2 f Lift up the support flap (1) to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down output tray, or remove each page as soon as it comes out of the machine. 1 - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 25
unfold the flap (2). Loading paper d Lift up the support flap to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down output tray, or remove each page as on must be face up with the leading edge (top of the paper) in first. The paper guides touch the sides of the paper so it will feed correctly. 1 13 - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 26
as flat as possible. b Open the MP tray and lower it gently. a Open the back cover (face-up output tray). c Pull out the MP tray support (1) and unfold the flap (2). 21 14 - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 27
the print data to the machine. Note • Remove each printed envelope immediately to prevent a paper jam. • If your thick paper curls during printing, put only one sheet at a time in the MP tray and open the back cover (face-up output tray) to let the printed pages exit to the face - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 28
in. (4.2 mm). 1 Usage Document Size Top (1) Bottom (3) Left (2) Right (4) Fax (Sending) Letter 0.12 in. (3 mm) 0.16 in. (4 mm) 2 4 3 A4 Legal 0.12 in. (3 mm) 0.12 in. (3 mm) (ADF) 0.04 in. (1 mm) (Scanner Glass) 0.12 in. (3 mm) 0.16 in. (4 mm) Copy* Letter *a single copy A4 or a 1 - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 29
of paper for printing faxes: Letter, A4, Legal or Folio. When you change the size of paper in the tray, you will also need to change Setup. c Press a or b to display Tray Setting. Press Tray Setting. Loading paper d Do one of the following: To set the paper type for the MP Tray press a or b to - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 30
Paper will appear on the LCD. Insert the paper in the empty tray. To change the tray setting follow the instructions . • When using the scanner glass, your document is copied from Tray Setting. d Press a or b to display Tray Use:Fax. Press Tray Use:Fax. e Press Tray#1 Only, Tray#2 Only 1, MP Only, MP - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 31
Tray Use in print mode 2 You can change the default tray the machine will use for printing from your computer and Direct Print. a Press Menu. b Press a or b to display General Setup. Press General Setup. c Press a or b to display Tray - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 32
laser labels white #5160 No specific brand recommended Type and size of paper 2 The machine feeds paper from the installed standard paper tray, multi-purpose tray or optional lower tray. The names for the paper trays in the printer driver and this Guide are as follows: 2 Tray and optional unit - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 33
to 500 20 lb (80 g/m2) Recycled paper 1 Folio size is 8.5 in. × 13 in. (215.9 mm × 330.2 mm) 2 Tray 2 is standard on MFC-8950DWT. Recommended paper specifications 2 The following paper specifications are suitable for this machine. Basis weight Thickness Roughness Stiffness Grain direction Volume - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 34
However, some paper variables may have an effect on print quality or handling reliability. Always test samples of paper before purchasing to ensure desirable performance. Store paper in its original packaging machine. This damage is not covered under any Brother warranty or service agreement. 22 - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 35
designed for laser printers will be suitable for your machine. However, some envelopes may have feed and printquality problems because of damage may not be covered under any Brother warranty or service agreement. Occasionally you may experience paper feed problems caused by the thickness, size and - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 36
fuser unit. Adhesives should not come in contact with any part of the machine, because the label stock may stick to the drum unit or rollers and cause jams and print quality problems will be damaged. • Label sheets should not exceed the paper weight specifications described in this User's Guide. - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 37
fax, make copies, and scan from the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) and the scanner Supported 3 Length: Width: Weight: 5.8 to 14 in. (147.3 to 355.6 mm) 5.8 to 8.5 in. (147.3 to 215.9 mm) 17 to 24 lb (64 to 90 g/m2) How to load documents 3 Important • DO NOT leave thick documents on the scanner - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 38
glass. 1 Note To scan non-standard documents, see Using the scanner glass uu page 26. Using the scanner glass 3 You can use the scanner glass to fax, copy or scan pages of a book, one page at a time. Document Sizes Supported 3 Length: Width: Weight: Up to 14 in. (355.6 mm) Up to 8.5 in. (215 - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 39
Fax Address Book Duplex Fax Off Fax Resolution Standard Fax 12 1 Fax duplex (2-sided) receiving indicator Appears when duplex printing is set to on for received faxes. 2 Current Receive Mode Lets you see the current receive mode. Fax (Fax only) F/T (Fax/Tel) TAD (External TAD) Mnl (Manual - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 40
using the dial pad. You can also enter the fax number in the following ways. Press Address Book, the number you want to dial, and Send a fax on the Touchscreen. Press Quick Dials on the control panel and a One Touch button on the Touchscreen. (For details, see How to dial uu page 45.) f Press - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 41
use most often by setting it as the default. (See Advanced User's Guide: Setting your changes as the new default.) Canceling a fax in process 4 Press Stop/Exit to cancel the fax. If you press Stop/Exit while the machine is dialing or sending, the LCD will show Cancel Job?. Press Yes to cancel the - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 42
choose On+Image or Off+Image, the image will only appear on the Transmission Verification Report if Real Time Transmission is set to Off. (See Advanced User's Guide: Real Time Transmission.) • If the transmission is successful, OK will appear next to RESULT on the Transmission Verification Report - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 43
, there is a strong possibility that Voice Mail and the Brother machine will conflict with each other when receiving incoming calls. (See Voice Mail uu page 38 for instructions on setting up your machine using this service.) Will you be using a Telephone Answering Device on the same telephone - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 44
Chapter 5 To set the receive mode follow the instructions below: a Press Menu. b Press a or b to display Initial Setup. Press Initial Setup to Off. (See Distinctive Ring uu page 39.) d Press Fax Only, Fax/Tel, External TAD or Manual. e Press Stop/Exit. The LCD will display the current receive mode in - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 45
Delay uu page 34.) Fax Only 5 Fax Only mode will automatically answer every call as a fax. Fax/Tel 5 Fax/Tel mode helps you automatically manage incoming calls, by recognizing whether they are fax or voice calls and handling them in one of the following ways: Faxes will be automatically received - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 46
normal telephone ring sound. The number of rings is set by the Ring Delay setting. If the call is a fax, then your machine will receive it; however, if it is a voice call the machine will sound the F/T ring (a fast double-ring) for the time you have set in the F/T Ring Time setting. If - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 47
a click on the phone line through the handset you are using, just replace the handset. Your machine will do the rest. If Easy Receive is Off: 5 If you are at the machine and answer a fax call first by lifting the external handset, then press Start, and then press Receive to receive the - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 48
the Windows® Start menu, select All Programs, Brother, MFC-XXXX, PC-FAX Receiving, and select Receive. (XXXX is your model name.) If you choose Backup Print On, the machine will also print the fax. a Press Menu. b Press a or b to display Fax. Press Fax. c Press a or b to display Setup Receive. Press - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 49
the Brother PC-FAX v.3. c Click OK. The Brother PC-FAX user interface will be displayed. d Enter the recipient's fax number using your computer keyboard or by clicking the numeric keypad of the Brother PC-FAX user interface. You can also select a stored number from the Address Book. e Click - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 50
your Voice Mail will answer first. This will prevent your Brother machine from being able to receive an incoming fax, since Voice Mail cannot transfer the incoming fax back to the Brother machine. To avoid conflicts between your Brother machine and your Voice Mail service, do one of the following - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 51
work together without any problems. If each one has a separate telephone number, neither will interfere with the other's operations. If you decide to get the Distinctive Ring service from the telephone company, you will need to follow the directions below to 'register' the new Distinctive Ring - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 52
Chapter 7 Before you choose the ring pattern to register 7 You can only register one Distinctive Ring pattern with the machine. Some ring patterns cannot be registered. The ring patterns below are supported by your Brother machine. Register the one your telephone company gives you. Ring Pattern 1 - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 53
to receive faxes on your Distinctive Ring number, you can turn off Distinctive Ring. The machine will stay in Manual receive mode so you will need to set the Receive Mode again. (See Choose the correct Receive Mode uu page 31.) Telephone services - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 54
switchboard operator we recommend that you set the Receive Mode to Manual. We cannot guarantee that your machine will operate correctly under all circumstances when connected to a PBX. Any difficulties with sending or receiving faxes should be reported first to the company who handles your PBX. 42 - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 55
Telephone. Telephone services and external devices Using external and extension telephones 7 Using extension telephones 7 If you answer a fax call at Hook. If you answer a call and no one is on the line: 7 You should assume that you're receiving a manual fax. Press l51 and wait for the chirp or - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 56
the Ring Delay. If you let the machine answer first, you will have to go to the machine so you can press Hook to transfer the call to the cordless handset. Using Remote Codes 7 Fax Receive Code 7 If you answer a fax call on an extension telephone, you can tell your machine to receive - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 57
Press (Address Book). b Press the three-digit Speed Dial number you want to call. You can also display the Speed Dial numbers in alphabetical order by pressing the button on the Touchscreen. c Press Send a fax or Send a E-mail. d Press Start. Note If the LCD shows Not Registered when you - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 58
One Touch and Speed Dial memories. (See Storing One Touch Dial numbers uu page 49 and Storing Speed Dial numbers uu page 51.) a Press (Address Book as fax numbers and E-mail addresses from your server. (See How to set up LDAP uu Network User's Guide) Fax redial 8 If you are sending a fax manually - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 59
Speed Dial number. When you dial a One Touch or Speed Dial number, the LCD shows the name, if you stored it, or the number. A scan profile can also be stored along with the fax number. If you lose electrical power, the numbers stored in the memory will not be lost. A scan profile is - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 60
numbers, the LCD instructs you to choose from the options shown in the following steps. Step 1 Enter One Touch or Speed Dial Location One Touch or Speed Dial Step 2 Enter Name Enter the name you want to store or Press OK Step 3 Select Registration Type Fax IFAX E-Mail B&W PDF E-Mail B&W TIFF - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 61
Dial button where you want to store the One Touch number. If a number or E-mail address is not stored there, the LCD shows Not Registered Register Now?. Press Yes. Or, you can use the Touchscreen buttons by pressing (Address Book), Edit and Set One Touch Dial, and then enter the number of - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 62
have saved a scan profile along with the number or E-mail address, the scan profile of the One Touch, Speed Dial or Group number you chose first will be applied to the broadcast. • Details about the file format uu Software User's Guide: Using the Scan key g Select the resolution from Standard, Fine - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 63
when you dial you will only have to press a few keys (for example: press (Address Book), the number you want to call and Send a fax). The machine can store 300 Speed Dial numbers (001-300). a Press (Address Book). b Press Edit. c Press Set Speed Dial. d Do one of the following: Enter - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 64
a delayed fax or a fax forwarding number, it will be dimmed on the LCD. You cannot select the number to make changes or to delete it unless you first cancel the scheduled job. (See Advanced User's Guide: Checking and canceling waiting jobs.) a Press (Address Book). b Press Edit. c Do one of the - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 65
address (up to 60 digits) by pressing the buttons on the Touchscreen. Press OK. If you chose Resolution:, press one of the available resolution options displayed on the Touchscreen. If you chose PDF Type:, press one the character. The LCD will display your new setting. g Do one of the following: - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 66
on the Touchscreen. b Do one of the following to load your scanner glass uu page 26.) c Press Start. Stop copying 9 To stop copying, press Stop/Exit. Copy settings 9 Press Copy and then press d or c to choose the setting you want. You can change the following copy settings: (Basic User's Guide - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 67
USB Flash Memory Drive does not secure itself. 1 NTFS format is not supported. Note • Some USB Flash memory drives may not work with the machine. the menu bar of an application, click File, then Print. b Choose Brother MFC-XXXX Printer (1) and check the Print to file box (2). Click Print. 1 2 10 - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 68
supporting mass storage 10 a Connect your USB Flash memory drive or digital camera to the USB direct interface (1) on the front of the machine. The LCD will , you may not be able to access Direct Print. (See Advanced User's Guide: Switching Users.) c Press a or b to choose the folder name and file - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 69
data from a USB Flash memory drive or digital camera supporting mass storage e Do one of the following: Press Print Settings. Go to Duplex Collate Tray Use Print Quality PDF Option • Depending on the file type, some of these settings may not appear. g Do one of the following: If you - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 70
To print from a computer, you must install the printer driver. (See Software User's Guide: Printing for Windows® or Printing and Faxing for Macintosh.) a Install the Brother printer driver from the Installer CD-ROM. (See Quick Setup Guide.) b From your application, choose the Print command. c Choose - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 71
12 Scanning a document as a PDF file using ControlCenter4 (Windows®) 12 (For Macintosh users uu Software User's Guide: Scanning) Note The screens on clicking Start/All Programs/Brother/XXX-XXXX (where XXX-XXXX is your model name)/ControlCenter4. The ControlCenter4 application will open. c Choose - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 72
. Click Configuration, and then select Button settings, Scan and File. The configuration dialog box appears. You can change the default settings. 1 2 3 4 5 1 Confirm that PDF (*.pdf) is selected from the File Type pull-down list. 2 You can enter the file name you want to use for the document. 3 You - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 73
How to scan to a computer g Click File. The machine starts the scanning process. The folder where the scanned data is saved will open automatically. 12 61 - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 74
a network, configure it with a TCP/IP address. Install the scanner drivers from the Installer CD-ROM. (See Quick Setup Guide.) Configure the machine with a TCP/IP address if network scanning does not work. (See Software User's Guide: Configuring Network Scanning (Windows®).) Scan button settings - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 75
How to scan to a computer e Choose the File tab. You can change the default settings. 1 2 3 4 5 1 You can choose the file type from the pull-down list. 2 You can enter the file name you want to use for the document. 3 You can save the file to the default folder, or choose your preferred folder by - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 76
using the dial pad on the control panel. Press OK. f Do one of the following: If you want to change the duplex setting, press PC) • Web Service 1 (Web Services Scan) 1 Windows® users only. (Windows Vista® SP2 or later and Windows® 7) (See Software User's Guide: Using Web Services for scanning on - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 77
consumable items before the machine stops printing. Note The drum unit and toner cartridge are two separate parts. Toner cartridge See Replacing the toner cartridge uu page 67. Order No. TN-720, TN-750, TN-780 TN-720, TN-750 Drum unit See Replacing the drum unit uu page 75. Order No. DR-720 TN - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 78
You will need to clean the machine regularly and replace the consumable items when the following messages are displayed on the LCD. LCD messages Replace Toner Replace Parts Drum Unit Drum Stop Consumable item to replace Toner cartridge Drum unit Approximate life 3,000 pages 1 2 5 8,000 pages 1 2 - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 79
Brother Customer Service. • If you print graphics, bold text, charts, Web pages with borders, and other types of printouts that consist of more than simple text, the amount of toner used will increase. • We recommend that you clean the machine when you replace the toner cartridge. (See Advanced User - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 80
button and then open the front cover. WARNING HOT SURFACE After you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely hot. Wait for the machine to cool down before you touch the internal parts of the machine. c Take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. 68 - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 81
the inside or outside of the product. Doing so could cause a fire or electrical shock. Instead, use only a dry, lint-free cloth. (See Product Safety Guide: To use the product safely.) d Push down the green lock lever and take the toner cartridge out of the drum unit. A 69 - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 82
NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustrations. Note • Be sure to seal up the used toner cartridge tightly in a suitable bag so that toner powder does not spill out of the cartridge. • Go to http://www.brother.com/original/ index.html for instructions on how to - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 83
it in the machine. If a toner cartridge is left unpacked for a long time, the toner life will be shortened. • If an unpacked drum unit is put in direct sunlight or room light, the unit may be damaged. • Brother strongly recommends that you DO NOT refill the toner cartridge provided with your machine - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 84
g Put the new toner cartridge firmly into the drum unit until you hear it lock into place. If you put it in correctly, the green lock lever on the drum unit will lift automatically. h Clean the corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the green tab from left to right and right to left - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 85
After you replace a toner cartridge, DO NOT turn off the machine's power switch or open the front cover until the LCD clears the Please Wait message and returns to Ready mode. Routine maintenance Cleaning the corona wire A If you have print quality problems or the LCD shows Drum Error, clean the - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 86
out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. Important • We recommend that you put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly on a piece of disposable paper or cloth in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner. • Handle the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly carefully. If toner scatters - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 87
guarantee a minimum number of pages that will be printed by your drum. • For best performance, use only genuine Brother toner. The machine should be used only in a clean, dust-free environment with adequate ventilation. • Printing with a non-Brother drum unit may reduce not only the print quality - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 88
Replace Parts Drum Unit A The drum unit has exceeded its rated life. Please replace the drum unit with a new one. We recommend a genuine Brother drum unit be installed at this time. After replacement, reset the drum counter by following the instructions included with the new drum unit. (See - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 89
. WARNING HOT SURFACE After you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely hot. Wait for the machine to cool down before you touch the internal parts of the machine. d Push down the green lock lever and take the toner cartridge out of the drum unit. A 77 - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 90
immediately wipe or wash it off with cold water. • To avoid print quality problems, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustrations. • We recommend that you place the toner cartridge on a clean, flat, level, stable surface with a sheet of disposable paper or - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 91
Note • Be sure to seal up the used drum unit tightly in a suitable bag so that toner powder does not spill out of the drum unit. • Go to http://www.brother.com/original/ index.html for instructions on how to return your used consumable items to the Brother collection program. If you choose not to - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 92
front cover of the machine. Resetting the drum counter A When you replace the drum unit with a new one, you need to reset the drum counter by completing the following steps. Important Do not reset the drum counter when you only replace the toner cartridge. a Press Stop/Exit to interrupt the error - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 93
below first and follow the troubleshooting tips. You can correct most problems by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/. Identifying your problem B First, check the following - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 94
Scanning problems: Scanning difficulties uu page 112 Software and Network problems: Software difficulties uu page 112 Network difficulties uu page 113 82 - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 95
put it back into the drum unit again. Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back in the machine. Comm.Error Poor telephone line quality caused a communication error. Send the fax again or connect the machine to another telephone line. If the problem continues, call the telephone company - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 96
the Receive Mode from Manual to another mode. Set Distinctive Ring to Off. (See Turning off distinctive ring uu page 41.) The corona wire on the drum unit needs to be cleaned. Clean the corona wire on the drum unit. (See Cleaning the corona wire uu page 73.) The toner cartridge is placed in Put - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 97
the duplex tray or the fuser unit. See Paper is jammed in the duplex tray uu page 102. Jam Inside The paper is jammed inside the See Paper is jammed inside the machine machine. uu page 98. The toner cartridge is placed in Put the toner cartridge into the drum unit, and the machine without the - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 98
Remove the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly, remove the toner cartridge from the drum unit, and re-install the toner cartridge back into the drum unit again. Re-install the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back in the machine. If the problem continues, replace the toner cartridge. (See - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 99
.) Reset the drum unit counter. (See Replacing the drum unit uu page 76.) Replace Parts Fuser Unit It is time to replace the fuser unit. Call Brother Customer Service or a Brother Authorized Service Center to replace the fuser unit. To replace Fuser Unit call Brother Customer Service at: 1-877 - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 100
, visit us at: http://www.brother-usa.com/service/ The toner cartridge is at the end of its life. The machine will stop all print operations. While memory is available, faxes will be stored in the memory. Replace the toner cartridge. (See Replacing the toner cartridge uu page 67.) The machine has - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 101
Troubleshooting Error Message Too Many Files Unusable Device Remove the Device. Turn connected to the USB direct interface. A USB device or USB Flash memory drive that is encrypted or not supported has been connected to the USB direct interface. The machine cannot find paper of the same size in - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 102
All Programs, Brother, MFC-XXXX, PC-FAX Receiving, and select Receive. (XXXX is your model name.) b Make sure that you have set PC Fax Receive on the machine. (See PC-Fax Receive (For Windows® only) uu page 36.) If faxes are in the machine's memory when you set up PC-Fax Receive, the LCD will ask if - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 103
Document Jams B Document is jammed in the top of the ADF unit B a Take out any paper from the ADF that is not jammed. b Open the ADF cover. c Pull the jammed document out to the left. Troubleshooting Document is jammed under the document cover B a Take out any paper from the ADF that is not - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 104
Removing small documents jammed in the ADF B a Lift the document cover. b Insert a piece of stiff paper, such as cardstock, into the ADF to push any small paper scraps through. Document is jammed at the output tray B a Take out any paper from the ADF that is not jammed. b Pull the jammed document - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 105
helps prevent multiple sheets of paper from feeding through the machine at one time and prevents paper jams. Paper is jammed in the MP around the MP tray. Troubleshooting d When loading paper in the MP tray, make sure that the paper stays under the maximum paper height guides (1) on both sides of - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 106
easier. c Make sure that the paper is below the maximum paper mark ( ) in the paper tray. While pressing the green paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guides to fit the paper size. Make sure that the guides are firmly in the slots. d Put the paper tray firmly back in the machine. 94 - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 107
fan to cool the extremely hot parts inside the machine. b Press the front cover release button and then open the front cover. Troubleshooting c Slowly take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. The jammed paper may be pulled out with the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly, or this may - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 108
you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely hot. Wait for the machine to cool down before you touch the internal parts of the machine. Important • We recommend that you put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly on a piece of disposable paper or cloth - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 109
d Open the back cover. Troubleshooting e Pull the green tabs at the left and right hand sides toward you and fold down the fuser cover (1). WARNING HOT SURFACE After you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely hot. Wait for the machine to cool down before - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 110
machine turned on for 10 minutes for the internal fan to cool the extremely hot parts inside the machine. b Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine. h Close the back cover. i Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back into the machine. j Close the front cover of the machine. 98 - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 111
c Use both hands to slowly pull out the jammed paper. Troubleshooting e Slowly take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. The jammed paper may be pulled out with the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly, or this may release the paper so you can pull it out from inside of the machine. - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 112
you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely hot. Wait for the machine to cool down before you touch the internal parts of the machine. Important • We recommend that you put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly on a piece of disposable paper or cloth - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 113
. Remove the jammed paper if there is any inside the drum unit. Troubleshooting g Put the toner cartridge back into the drum unit until you hear it lock into place. If you put the cartridge in correctly, the green lock lever on the drum unit will lift automatically. Note Make sure that you put in - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 114
h Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back into the machine. Paper is jammed in the duplex tray B If the LCD shows Jam Duplex, follow these steps: a Leave the machine turned on for 10 minutes for the internal fan to cool the extremely hot parts inside the machine. b Pull the paper tray - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 115
WARNING HOT SURFACE After you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely hot. Wait for the machine to cool down before you touch the internal parts of the machine. Troubleshooting f Pull the duplex tray completely out of the machine. g Pull the jammed paper - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 116
h Make sure that the jammed paper does not remain under the machine from static electricity. i Put the duplex tray back into the machine. j Put the paper tray firmly back into the machine. 104 - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 117
and Faxes. Right-click Brother MFC-XXXX Printer. Make sure that Use Printer Offline is unchecked. Contact your administrator to check your Secure Function Lock settings. The machine is not printing or has stopped printing. Press Stop/Exit. The machine will cancel the print job and clear it - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 118
into the paper tray. Reduce the amount of paper in the paper tray, and then try again. Make sure that manual feed mode is not chosen in the printer driver. Clean the paper pick-up rollers. See Advanced User's Guide: Cleaning the paper pick-up rollers. Make sure that MP Tray is chosen in the - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 119
black lines when receiving The corona wire for printing may be dirty. Clean the corona wire on the drum unit. See Cleaning the corona wire uu page 73. The sender's scanner may be dirty. Ask the sender to make a copy to see if the problem is with the sending machine. Try receiving from another fax - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 120
page 17. Turn on Auto Reduction. See Advanced User's Guide: Printing a reduced incoming fax. Telephone line or connections Difficulties Dialing does not setting. See Quick Setup Guide. Send a manual fax by pressing Hook and dialing the number. Wait to hear fax receiving tones before pressing Start - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 121
answer any incoming faxes, you should select the Manual mode. In Manual mode, you must answer every incoming call and activate the machine to receive faxes. Another device or service at your location may be answering the call before your Brother machine answers. To test this, lower the - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 122
the LINE jack of the machine. Make sure that you pressed Fax and the machine is in Fax mode. See How to send a fax uu page 27. Print the Transmission Verification Report and check for an error. See Advanced User's Guide: Reports. Contact your administrator to check your Secure Function Lock Settings - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 123
should be face down. See Loading documents uu page 25. Black vertical lines on faxes you send are typically caused by dirt or correction fluid on the glass strip. See Advanced User's Guide: Cleaning the scanner Handling incoming calls Difficulties Suggestions The machine 'Hears' a voice as - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 124
the Brother TWAIN driver. Mac OS X 10.6.x and 10.7.x users can also scan documents using the ICA Scanner Driver See Software User's Guide: Scanning a document using the ICA driver (Mac OS X 10.6.x or greater). Try increasing the scanning resolution. (Macintosh users) Make sure you have downloaded - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 125
example Brother PC-FAX Rx. In Port number: Enter 54926. In Protocol: UDP is selected. Please refer to the instruction manual that came with your third-party Security/Firewall Software or contact the software manufacturer. For more details, you can read FAQs and troubleshooting suggestions - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 126
Investigate the problem using the WLAN Report. Press Menu, Print Reports, WLAN Report and then press Start. See Quick Setup Guide. Other difficulties Difficulties The machine will not turn on. The machine cannot print EPS data that includes binary with the BR-Script3 printer driver. Suggestions - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 127
Troubleshooting Setting Dial Tone detection B Setting the Dial Tone to Detection will having difficulty sending or receiving a fax due to possible interference on the problem on your telephone line, you may prefer to use it only when needed. To improve compatibility with most VoIP services, Brother - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 128
of the driver. See Advanced User's Guide: Toner Save. See Software User's Guide: Printing (for Windows®). See Software User's Guide: Printing and Faxing (for Macintosh). Clean the corona wire of the drum unit. See Cleaning the corona wire uu page 73. Put in a new toner cartridge. See Replacing - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 129
printer driver. See Software User's Guide: Printing (for Windows®). See Software User's Guide: Printing and Faxing (for Macintosh). Put in a new drum unit. See Replacing the drum unit uu page 75. Put in a new toner cartridge. See Replacing the toner cartridge uu page 67. The fuser unit - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 130
The fuser unit may be contaminated. Call Brother Customer Service at: In USA: 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437) In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications. See Acceptable paper and other print media uu page 20. Choose Thick Paper mode in the printer driver - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 131
See Software User's Guide: Printing and Faxing (for Macintosh). The problem may disappear by itself. Print multiple blank pages to clear this problem, especially if the machine has not been used for a long time. The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum unit. SeeReplacing the drum unit uu - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 132
User's Guide: Cleaning the drum unit. The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum unit. See Replacing the drum unit uu page 75. Black Spots at 3.7 in. (94 mm) intervals ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Black toner marks across the page If you use label sheets for laser printers - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 133
toner cartridge may be damaged. Put in a new toner cartridge. See Replacing the toner cartridge uu page 67. The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum unit. See Replacing the drum unit uu page 75. The fuser unit may be contaminated. Call Brother Customer Service at: In USA: 1-877-BROTHER - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 134
and high humidity will cause paper to curl. See Acceptable paper and other print media uu page 20. See Product Safety Guide: Choosing a location Improve Toner Fixing mode in the printer driver. See Software User's Guide: Printing (for Windows®). See Software User's Guide: Printing and Faxing (for - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 135
Troubleshooting Examples of poor print quality Recommendation Choose Reduce Paper Curl mode in the printer driver. See Software User's Guide: Printing (for Windows®). See Software User's Guide: Printing and Faxing (for Macintosh). Open the back cover (face-up output tray) to let the printed - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 136
factory settings such as the password and IP address information. 2 Address & Fax Address & Fax resets the following settings: Address Book (One Touch Dial/Speed Dial/Setup Groups) Programmed fax jobs in the memory (Polled TX, Delayed Fax, Batch TX) Station ID (name and number) Coverpage - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 137
a or b to display Initial Setup. Press Initial Setup. c Press a or b to display Reset. Press Reset. d Press Network, Address & Fax or All Settings to choose the reset function you want to use. e Do one of the following; To reset the settings, press Yes and go to step f. To exit without making - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 138
programming using the menu buttons on the Touchscreen. User-friendly programming helps you take full advantage of screen instructions to help you program your machine. All you need to do is follow the instructions as they guide you Fax Scan Direct Print Secure Print Exit the menu or stop the - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 139
Menu and features Menu table C The menu table will help you understand the menu selections and options that are found and type of paper in paper MP tray. Page 17 See Advanced User's Guide. Thin Plain* Thick Thicker Recycled Paper Label The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk. C - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 140
* Sets the size and 17 type of paper in paper tray #2. Legal Executive A5 B5 B6 Folio Paper Type Thin Plain* Thick Thicker See Advanced User's Guide. Recycled Paper The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk. 128 - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 141
and T2 appear only if you installed Tray 2.) Tray#1 Only Chooses the tray that 18 will be used for Fax Tray#2 Only mode. MP Only Tray Use:Print - MP>T1>T2 T1>T2>MP Adjusts the speaker volume. High C Off See Advanced User's Guide. The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk. 129 - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 142
- Lock OffOn Setup ID Setting Lock Set Password - Lock OffOn See Advanced User's Guide. The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk. Descriptions Increases the page yield of the toner cartridge. Conserves power. Page See . Decreases printing noise. You can adjust the brightness of - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 143
Receive - Remote Codes - Auto Reduction - Forward/Page/Store - (Backup Print) - See Advanced User's Guide. Options 0 1 2 3 4* 20 Secs* 30 Secs 40 Secs Descriptions Sets the number of rings before the machine answers in Fax Only or Fax/Tel mode. Page 34 Sets the length of the 34 pseudo/double - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 144
. Choose the initial 29 setup for the Transmission Verification Report. Journal Period - See Advanced User's Guide. Off+Image Every 50 Faxes* Sets the interval for See . automatic printing of Every 6 Hours the Fax Journal. Every 12 Hours Every 24 Hours Every 2 Days Every 7 Days Off If you - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 145
Menu and features Level 1 Fax (Continued) Level 2 Print Fax Level 3 - Level 4 - Remote Access - - Dial Restrict. Dial Pad - One Touch Dial - Speed Dial - LDAP Server - Remaining Jobs - - Miscellaneous Compatibility - See Advanced User's Guide. Options - ---l Enter # twice On Off* - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 146
) Options Distinctive Ring setting Set (On) Off* - See Advanced User's Guide. Ring Pattern 1 2 3 4 The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk. Descriptions Uses the telephone company's Distinctive Ring subscriber service to register the ring pattern with the machine. Page 39 134 - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 147
Font - Configuration - Duplex Test Print - - - Auto Continue - - Reset Printer - - See Software User's Guide. Options Descriptions Auto (EPSON)* will automatically clear a paper size error, and will use any compatible paper from the other paper trays. Yes Restores the printer - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 148
Report - Options - - Tel Index List Numerical - - Order Alphabetical - - Order Fax Journal - - - User Settings - - - Network Config - - - Drum Dot Print - - - WLAN Report - - - See Advanced User's Guide. See Quick Setup Guide. The factory settings are shown in Bold with an - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 149
]. [000-255] Specifies the IP address of the primary or secondary WINS server. Secondary [000-255]. [000-255]. C [000-255]. [000-255] See Network User's Guide. Please go to the Brother Solutions Center to download the manual at http://solutions.brother.com/. The factory settings are shown - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 150
Wired OFF MAC Address - - - Shows the MAC address of the machine. Set to Default - - Yes No Restore the wired network setting to factory default. See Network User's Guide. Please go to the Brother Solutions Center to download the manual at http://solutions.brother.com/. The factory - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 151
the machine will try to obtain an IP address when the Boot Method is set to any setting except Static. Enter the IP address. Subnet Mask User's Guide. Auto* Static Chooses the WINS configuration mode. Please go to the Brother Solutions Center to download the manual at http://solutions.brother - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 152
your wireless network settings using the one-button push method. WPS w/PIN Code - - - You can easily configure your wireless network settings using WPS with a PIN code. See Network User's Guide. Please go to the Brother Solutions Center to download the manual at http://solutions.brother.com - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 153
Signal:Medium Signal:Weak You can see the current wireless network signal strength. SSID - Comm. Mode - MAC Address - - Set to Default - - WLAN Enable - - Wi-Fi Direct Push Button - - PIN Code - - Manual - - See Network User's Guide. Signal:None - You can see the current SSID - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 154
Off Signal - I/F Enable - - E-mail/IFAX Mail Address - - See Network User's Guide. Wired LAN Active ** = the number of devices Signal: Enter the mail address. (Up to 60 characters) Please go to the Brother Solutions Center to download the manual at http://solutions.brother.com/. The - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 155
TLS You can send or receive an E-mail via an E-mail server C that requires secure SSL/TLS communication. See Network User's Guide. Please go to the Brother Solutions Center to download the manual at http://solutions.brother.com/. The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk. 143 - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 156
. Relays a document to another fax machine. Relay Domain - - Registers the Domain name. Relay Report - See Network User's Guide. On Off* Prints the Relay Broadcast Report. Please go to the Brother Solutions Center to download the manual at http://solutions.brother.com/. The factory settings - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 157
and can send a document from a fax server system. Network Reset - - - Yes No Restore all network settings to the factory defaults. See Network User's Guide. Please go to the Brother Solutions Center to download the manual at http://solutions.brother.com/. The factory settings are shown - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 158
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Machine Info. Serial No. - Level 4 - Options - Page Counter - - Parts Life Drum - Fuser - Laser - PF Kit MP - PF Kit 1 - PF Kit 2 - Total Fax/List Copy Print - - - - - - See Advanced User's Guide. The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 159
- Reset Network - Address & Fax - All Settings - See Advanced User's Guide. Manual - On Off* UTCXXX:XX Fax: Tel: Name: fax number to appear on each page you fax. Chooses the dialing mode. You can shorten the dial tone detect pause. Sets a prefix number that will always be added before the fax - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 160
Level 2 Level 3 Initial Setup Local Language - (Continued) Level 4 - Options (in USA) English* Español (in Canada) English* See Advanced User's Guide. See Quick Setup Guide. Français The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk. Descriptions Allows you to change the LCD language - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 161
disables duplex printing. You can also choose long edge or short edge duplex printing. 2side1side LongEdgeFlip 1side2side ShortEdgeFlip C 2side1side ShortEdgeFlip See Advanced User's Guide. The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk. 149 - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 162
(P) 4in1(L) Set New Default - - Quality - Brightness Contrast Factory Reset - - Yes - No See Advanced User's Guide. The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk. Descriptions Chooses the tray that will be used for the copy operation. Page See . Adjusts the brightness for - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 163
:3 Rename - - Favorite:1 - Favorite:2 Favorite:3 See Advanced User's Guide. The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk. Descriptions After you make changes to the following settings, you can store them as one - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 164
Fax Level 1 Level 2 Address Book Edit Level 3 Level 4 Set One Touch Dial - Options - Set Speed Dial - - Setup Groups(One Touch) - - Setup Groups(Speed Dial) - - Change - - Delete - - Duplex Fax - - - DuplexScan : LongEdge DuplexScan : ShortEdge Off* Volume - - - Off ( - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 165
Level 3 - Level 4 - Broadcasting Manual - - Address Book - - Delayed Fax - - - Real Time TX - - - Polled TX - - - Coverpage Setup - - - Polling RX - - - Overseas Mode - - - Set New Default - - - Factory Reset - - - See Advanced User's Guide. Options A4 Letter* Legal - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 166
dpi - (If you chose a Color or Gray option in the Quality setting) PDF* PDF/A Secure PDF Signed PDF JPEG XPS (If you chose a B&W option in the Quality setting) PDF* PDF/A Secure PDF Signed PDF See Software User's Guide. TIFF The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk. 154 - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 167
document. Color 600 dpi Color Auto Gray 100 dpi Gray 200 dpi Gray 300 dpi Gray Auto B&W 300 dpi B&W 200 dpi B&W 200x100 dpi See Software User's Guide. C The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk. 155 - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 168
option in the Quality setting) PDF* PDF/A Secure PDF Signed PDF JPEG XPS (If you chose a B&W option in the Quality setting) PDF* PDF/A Secure PDF Signed PDF TIFF DuplexScan : LongEdge DuplexScan : ShortEdge Off* A4 Letter* Legal/Folio File Size - See Software User's Guide. Small Medium* Large The - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 169
preset file names. If you choose , you can name the file as you like. Check Receipt Color 100 dpi* Color 200 Color or Gray option in the Quality setting) PDF* PDF/A Secure PDF Signed PDF See Software User's Guide. JPEG XPS The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 170
Software User's Guide. Options (If you chose a B&W option in the Quality setting) PDF* Descriptions Page See . PDF/A Secure PDF Signed PDF TIFF file names. If you choose , you can name the file as you like. Contract sheet Check Receipt The factory settings are shown in - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 171
2 Scan to E-mail Manual/ Level 3 Quality Address Book Level 4 - File Type - Duplex Scan - See Software User's Guide. Options Descriptions Color 100 ) PDF* PDF/A Secure PDF Signed PDF JPEG XPS (If you chose a B&W option in the Quality setting) PDF* PDF/A Secure PDF Signed PDF TIFF - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 172
Level 3 Level 4 Scan to E-mail Manual/ Glass ScanSize - (Continued) Address Book (Continued) File Size - Number of black & white or a color document into your E-mail application. If you want to change Scan to PC settings, you must use the ControlCenter. See the Software User's Guide - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 173
. See the Software User's Guide for details. You can scan a black & white or a color document into your computer. If you want to change Scan to PC settings, you must use the ControlCenter. See the Software User's Guide for details. You can scan data by using web Service protocol. C 161 - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 174
* Thick Sets the print media 56 type when printing directly from the USB flash memory drive. Thicker Recycled Paper Label Multiple Page 1in1* 2in1 4in1 9in1 Sets the page layout 56 when printing multiple pages directly from the USB Flash memory drive. 16in1 25in1 1 in 2x2 pages 1 in 3x3 - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 175
Option Document* Sets the USB direct 56 print setting whether Document&Markup to print comments Document&Stamps (Markup) or stamps in the PDF file along with the text. Index Print - - - You can print a 56 thumbnail page. Default Settings Paper Size - A4 Letter* Legal Executive Sets - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 176
Settings Multiple Page - (Continued) (Continued) Options 1in1* 2in1 4in1 9in1 Descriptions Sets the default page style when printing multiple pages directly whether to print Document&Stamps comments (Markup) or stamps in the PDF file along with the text. Index Print - Simple* Details Sets - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 177
Level 3 Level 4 Options Descriptions Page Address Book Edit Set One Touch Dial - - Stores up to 32 One 49 Touch Dial numbers, so you can One Touch and Speed Dial numbers. 52 and see . Delete - - You can delete One Touch and Speed Dial numbers. 52 and see . See Advanced User's Guide - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 178
Quick Dials Edit Level 3 Level 4 Set One Touch Dial - Options - Change - - Delete - - The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk. Descriptions Stores up to 32 One Touch Dial numbers. You can change One Touch Dial numbers. You can delete One Touch Dial numbers. Page 49 52 52 - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 179
to choose between letters, numbers or special characters. Press to change between upper case and lower case, as needed when entering an E-mail address. Inserting spaces To enter a space, press the space key button or c. Making corrections If you entered an incorrect character and want to change - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 180
us at http://www.brother.com/ for details. Model Printer Type Print Method Memory Capacity Standard Optional LCD (liquid crystal display) Power Source Power Consumption 2 (Average) Dimensions Peak Copying Copying (Quiet Mode Ready Sleep (WLAN:On) Deep Sleep MFC-8950DW MFC-8950DWT Laser - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 181
Specifications Model MFC-8950DW MFC-8950DWT Noise Level Sound Printing LPAm = 59 dB (A) Pressure Ready LPAm = 37 dB (A) D Printing LPAm = 54 dB (A) (Quiet Mode) Sound Power Temperature Humidity Printing Ready Printing ( - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 182
Document Size D Model Document Size (Single-sided) Document Size (2-sided (Duplex)) ADF Width ADF Length Scanner Glass Width Scanner Glass Length ADF Width ADF Length MFC-8950DW MFC-8950DWT 5.8 to 8.5 in. (147.3 to 215.9 mm) 5.8 to 14.0 in. (147.3 to 355.6 mm) Max. 8.5 in. (215.9 mm) Max. 14 - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 183
Specifications Print media D Model MFC-8950DW MFC-8950DWT D Paper Input Paper Tray (Standard) Paper Type Paper Paper (face-down delivery to the face-down output paper tray) Face-Up Output Tray One sheet (face-up delivery to the face-up output tray) Duplex Automatic Duplex Printing Paper - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 184
One Touch Dial Speed Dial Groups Broadcasting Automatic Redial Memory Transmission Out of Paper Reception MFC-8950DW MFC-8950DWT ITU pages Up to 500 1 pages 1 'Pages' refers to the 'ITU-T Test Chart #1' (a typical business letter, Standard resolution, JBIG code). Specifications and printed - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 185
Model Copy Width Automatic 2-sided (Duplex) Copy Multiple Copies Reduce/Enlarge Resolution First Copy Out Time 1 1 From Ready mode and standard tray Specifications MFC-8950DW MFC-8950DWT Max. 8.27 in. (210 mm) Yes (from ADF) Stacks or Sorts up to 99 pages 25% to 400% (in increments of 1%) Up - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 186
Resolution Scanning Width Automatic 2-sided (Duplex) Scanning Gray Scale MFC-8950DW MFC-8950DWT Yes / Yes Yes (Windows® XP / Windows Vista driver updates for the version of Mac OS X you are using, visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/. 2 Maximum 1200 × 1200 dpi scanning with the WIA driver - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 187
Specifications Printer D Model Automatic 2-sided (Duplex) Print Emulations Resolution Print Speed (Duplex) Print Speed First Print Time 2 MFC-8950DW MFC-8950DWT D Yes PCL6, BR-Script3 (PostScript® 3™), IBM Proprinter XL, Epson FX-850 1200 dpi × 1200 dpi, HQ1200 (2400 dpi × 600 dpi) quality, - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 188
Interfaces D Model USB Ethernet 3 Wireless LAN 3 MFC-8950DW MFC-8950DWT Hi-Speed USB 2.0 1 2 It is recommended you use a USB 2.0 cable Third party USB ports are not supported. 3 For detailed network specifications, see Network (LAN) uu page 181 and uu Network User's Guide. 4 When you connect the - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 189
MFC-8950DW MFC-8950DWT D PDF version 1.7 1, JPEG, Exif + JPEG, PRN (created by Brother printer driver), TIFF (scanned by all Brother MFC or DCP models), XPS version 1.0. USB direct interface 1 PDF data including a JBIG2 image file, a JPEG2000 image file or a transparency file is not supported - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 190
to install For For Drivers Applications Supported PC Software Functions Supported PC Interface 2 Fax 3, Scanning USB, 10Base-T/ 100Base-TX (Ethernet), 1000Base-T (Gigabit Ethernet), Wireless 802.11 b/g/n Windows Vista® 1 4 Intel® Pentium® 4 or equivalent 64-bit (Intel®64 or AMD64) supported - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 191
1000Base-T (Gigabit Ethernet), Wireless 802.11 b/g/n 1 For WIA, 1200 x 1200 resolution. Brother Scanner Utility enables to enhance up to 19200 x 19200 dpi. 2 Third-party USB ports are not supported. 3 PC-Fax supports black and white only. 4 Nuance™ PaperPort™ 12SE supports Microsoft® SP3 or higher - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 192
Consumable items D Model Toner Cartridge Drum Unit Inbox Standard High Yield Super High Yield MFC-8950DW MFC-8950DWT Approx. 3,000 pages Letter or A4 page 1 Approx. 3,000 pages Letter or A4 page 1 Approx. 8,000 pages Letter or A4 page 1 Approx. 12,000 pages - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 193
User's Guide. D D Model LAN Protocols IPv4 IPv6 Security Protocols Wired Wireless Wireless Network Security Wireless Network Setup Support Utility AOSS™ WPS MFC-8950DW MFC-8950DWT You can connect your machine to a network for Network Printing, Network Scanning, PC-Fax Send, PC-Fax - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 194
42 Apple Macintosh See Software User's Guide. Automatic fax receive 33 easy receive 35 fax redial 46 B Brother accessories and supplies ii Brother numbers i Customer Service i FAQs (frequently asked questions) ..........i product support i service centers i Warranties Notice-Disclaimer iii - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 195
replacing drum unit 75 toner cartridge 67 Manual dialing 45 receive 31, 33 Memory 168 Menu Table 127 Mode, entering copy 54 fax 27 Scan 8 Multi-line connections (PBX 42 N Network faxing See Software User's Guide. printing See Network User's Guide. scanning See Software User's Guide - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 196
Guide. Replacing drum unit 75 toner cartridge 67 Reports Transmission Verification 29 Resolution copy 173 fax (standard, fine, superfine, photo 172 print 175 scan 174 Ring delay, setting 34 RingMaster 38 S Scan a document to a computer 59 Scanner glass using 26 Scanning See Software User - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 197
sending faxes 110 software 112 telephone line 115 maintenance messages on LCD ...........83 paper jam 93, 94, 95, 98, 102 V Voice Mail 38 VoIP 115 W Weights 168 Wi-Fi Direct 4 Windows® See Software User's Guide. Wireless Network E See Quick Setup Guide and Network User's Guide. World - Brother International MFC-8950DWT | Basic User's Guide - English - Page 198
Canada) Ltd. 1 rue Hôtel de Ville, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC, Canada H9B 3H6 Visit us on the World Wide Web http://www.brother.com/ These machines are approved for use in the country of purchase only. Local Brother companies or their dealers will only support machines purchased in their own countries.
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