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  • Brother International MFC8700 | Users Manual - English - Page 1
    OPERATIONS MANUAL FAX 4750 FAX 5750 MFC 8300 MFC 8600 MFC 8700 ®
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    Service Please complete the following information for future reference: Model Number: FAX 4750 FAX 5750 MFC 8300 MFC 8600 MFC 8700 (Circle your model number) Serial Number:* Date of Purchase: Place of Purchase: * The serial number is on the back of the unit. Retain this manual
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    which you are calling. If you can't resolve a difficulty with your Brother machine using this manual, call our fax-back system, and follow the voice prompts to receive faxed instructions about using the system and an index of fax-back subjects. USA: 1-800-521-2846 From within Canada: 1-800-681
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    Quick Reference Card Operations Manual Software Manual Bundled MFC 8300 Printer Driver is available on Floppy Disks ** Optional Multi-Function Link® Pro software on CD-ROM (or Floppy Disks) for FAX 4750, FAX 5750 and MFC 8300 (Floppy Disks include MFL Pro and PaperPort® for Brother only) TN-430
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    OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE EVEN IF BROTHER'S LICENSOR HAS BEEN ADVISED memory board(s), contact a Brother Authorized Service Center to perform the installation of the memory board(s) for you. If you elect to use a Brother Authorized Service Center, you will be responsible for a moderate service
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    copy of your dated bill of sale showing that this Product was purchased within the United States. For the name of your Brother Authorized Service Center, call 1-800-521-2846. After contacting the Brother Authorized Service Center, you may be required to deliver or send the Product properly packaged
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    at 1-800-284-4329. At any time, free technical support in the form of Frequently Asked Questions, troubleshooting tips and service center locator is available through our fax back system at 1-800-521-2846 or Brother's Internet Web Site (www.brother.com). Now you can visit us on-line (www
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    BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) (For USA Only) This warranty gives you certain rights and you may also have other rights that may vary from state to state.
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    SERVICE (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) (For USA Only) Product if: (i) you do not return your original Product to Brother within five (5) business days; (ii) the malfunctions of your original Product are not covered by the limited warranty; (iii) the proper packaging instructions
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    service, the MFC/Facsimile machine must be delivered or shipped freight prepaid by the end user/purchaser to a "Brother" Authorized Service Center, together with your Proof of Purchase in the form of a Sales Receipt. For laser products: Failure to remove the Toner Cartridge (and Toner Drum Unit
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    MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Control Panel Overview .. 1-4 About Your Machine 1-6 Fax Tones and Handshake 1-6 ECM (Error Correction Mode 1-6 2 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2-1 Packing List 2-1 Choosing a Location 2-2 Assembly 2-3 Installing the Drum Unit Assembly (with Toner Cartridge
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    Setting the Print Density 5-6 Toner Save 5-6 Advanced Receiving Operations 5-7 Operation from Extension Telephone (For FAX 4750, MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 only) or External Telephone 5-7 For FAX/TEL Mode Only 5-7 Changing Remote Codes 5-7 Printing a Fax in Memory 5-8 Polling
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    Pro Mode (For MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only 5-10 Distinctive Ringing 5-11 Registering your Distinctive Ringing Pattern 5-12 Caller ID 5-13 Viewing Caller ID List 5-13 Clearing a Caller ID Stored in Memory 5-14 Printing Caller ID List 5-14 Call Waiting Caller ID (For FAX 4750, MFC 8300, MFC 8600
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    Copies 11-2 Sorting Multiple Copies 11-2 If You Get a Memory Full Message 11-2 Reducing and Enlarging Copies 11-3 Copying a Photograph 11-3 12 SETTING UP BROTHER MACHINE AND PC TO WORK TOGETHER (FOR MFC 8300 ONLY 12-1 Using the Brother Machine with Your PC 12-1 xii TABLE OF CONTENTS
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    14 USING BROTHER MACHINE AS A PRINTER (FOR MFC 8300, MFC 8600 AND MFC 8700 ONLY 14-1 Special Printing Features 14-1 Windows® Printing 14-1 Popular Printer Emulation Support 14-1 Remote Printer Console Program for DOS 14-1 Bi-directional Parallel Interface 14-1 Enhanced Memory Management 14
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    15-1 Additional Memory for Faxing/Printing 15-1 For the Printer 15-1 For the Fax 15-1 Network (LAN) Board (Option) (For FAX 5750 and MFC 8700 Only 15-1 Paper Cassette #2 (Option) (For FAX 4750 and MFC 8600 Only 15-2 Multi-Function Link® Pro (Option) (For FAX 4750, FAX 5750 and MFC 8300 Only 15
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    the Toner Cartridge 17-24 Replacing the Drum Unit 17-26 Checking the Drum Life 17-27 USING YOUR BROTHER MACHINE WITH YOUR APPLE® NEW POWER MACINTOSH® G3 OR IMAC™ (FOR MFC 8300 ONLY 18-1 For USB equipped Apple New Power Macintosh G3 or iMac with Mac OS 8.5/8.6 18-1 Install Brother Printer Driver
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    GLOSSARY G-1 INDEX I-1 xvi TABLE OF CONTENTS
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    1 Introduction Using this Manual Thank you for purchasing a Brother fax machine or multi-function center. This machine has been designed to be simple to use, with LCD screen prompts to guide you through functions. However, you can use your machine to its fullest potential by taking a few minutes
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    'll know to order another toner cartridge. You will be able to print until the indicator stays on. 2 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Displays messages to help you set up and operate your machine. 3 Programming Keys: Function Lets you access the function and programming mode. (Left Arrow) (Right Arrow
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    %, 100% and MANUAL. AUTO sets the machine to calculate automatically the reduction ratio that fits the size of your paper. MANUAL allows you to dialing memory. 16 Resolution Sets the resolution when you send a fax. 17 Mode Select how the machine will handle incoming calls. 18 Help/Broadcast Prints a
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    through "32" One Touch numbers. In another toner cartridge. You will be able the printer mode when shift is pressed to print until the indicator stays on. together with Test/Reset, it resets and 2 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) restores the machine to the factory Displays messages to help you
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    clears operation and machine errors. Print Priority When this key is pressed, all faxes will be received into memory without first printing and can be printed later. Test/Reset This key is used to print a test page. When it is pressed together with Shift, it clears the data from the printer memory
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    to the directions in the Assembly and Connections chapter for connecting a TAD to your machine. ECM (Error Correction Mode) The Error Correction Mode (ECM) is a way for the machine to check the integrity of a fax transmission while it is in progress. ECM transmissions are possible only between
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    Cord Drum Unit Assembly (With free Standard Toner Cartridge - up to 3,000 pages) Document Support Telephone Wire Cord Document Tray with Extension Quick Reference Card Brother StartCard Paper Cassette #2 (For FAX 5750 and MFC 8700 Only) Operations Manual CD-ROM (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC
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    electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. Disruption of power can wipe out information in the unit's memory. Do not connect your machine to electrical outlets on the same circuit as large appliances or other equipment that might disrupt the power supply. Avoid interference
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    five or six times to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. To prevent damage to the drum, do not expose it to light for longer than a few minutes. 2 Open the front cover of the machine. 3 Insert the drum unit assembly into the machine. 4 Close the front cover. ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS
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    , which holds documents in place. Document Tray with Extension Document Support 2 Unfold the Front Output Bin Extension, which holds printed pages in place. Front Output Bin Extension Connect Paper Cassette #2 (For FAX 5750 and MFC 8700 Only) 1 Carefully pick up the machine and place it on top of
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    to carefully lift Cassette #2 with the machine because they are not attached. Manual Feed Slot The manual feed slot is above the multi-purpose paper cassette. Load paper or envelopes one at a time. You do not have to remove paper from the paper cassette. To print or copy on labels, transparencies
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    : Cut sheet: Labels: Transparencies: Xerox 4200 Avery laser label or equivalent 3M CG3300 for laser printers or equivalent Paper Capacity of Paper Cassette Multi-purpose Paper Cassette #1: Front Output Bin: Max. paper height is 1.06 inches (27 mm) (use the guides) or approx. 250 sheets of 20 lb
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    08 to 0.2 mm) (0.084 to 0.14 mm) 4% to 6% by weight 4% to 6% by weight Fax messages can be received on only Letter, Legal and A4 size paper. If you use legal or A4, change the Paper Size setting: (For the FAX: Function , 2 , 6 . For the MFC: Function , 1 , 2 , 6 .) ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2-7
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    Fan the paper well. Load paper in the paper cassette. Press down on the paper to flatten it in all four corners, keeping the paper level below the guide. The cassette can hold up to 250 sheets of 20 lb (75g/m2) paper. Maximum Paper Height Guide 4 Slide the paper cassette into the machine until it
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    the Handset Connect the curled handset cord to the bottom of the handset and the left side of the machine. 2 Connect the power cord. When you connect the power, the screen displays 01/01/2000 00:00 lightning storm. s Do not touch the rollers at the paper exit. ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2-9
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    have registered the distinctive ring pattern on your machine, use that number as a fax number and set your machine's Answer mode to MANUAL. If You Do NOT Subscribe to Distinctive Ring Service: You must plug your TAD into the EXT. jack of your Brother machine. If your TAD is plugged into a wall jack
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    Mode until both FAX and FAX/TEL lights are on. Recording Outgoing Message (OGM) Timing is important in recording this message. The message sets up the ways to handle both manual and automatic fax reception. 1 Record 5 seconds of silence at the beginning of your message. (This allows your machine
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    on any of the other numbers; when the other lines are busy and a second fax call is received, the fax call would be transferred to a line that does not have a fax machine. Your machine will work best on a dedicated line. Two-Line Phone System A two-line phone system is nothing more than two separate
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    L2 jack of the two-line TAD. Plug the other end into the EXT. jack on the left side of the machine. Triplex Adapter Two Line Phone Two Line External TAD FAX/MFC You can keep two-line telephones on other wall outlets as always. There are two ways to add a two-line
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    Mode be set to MANUAL. All incoming calls should initially be regarded as telephone calls. 3 The machine may be used with either pulse or tone dialing telephone service. Custom Features on a Single Line To learn how custom features may affect your faxing operations, please see the Troubleshooting
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    This Manual, page 1-1.) Since your fax programming is done on the LCD, we created step-by-step on-screen prompts to help you program your machine. All you need to do is follow the prompts as they guide you through the function menu selections and programming options and settings. Function Mode You
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    Description Factory Set 1. TONE/PULSE 2. DATE/TIME 3. STATION ID 4. BEEPER 5. SLEEP MODE 6. DELAYED TIMER 7. VOLUME AMPLIFY 8. CASSETTE #2 (For FAX 4750, FAX 5750, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) 9. AUTO DAYLIGHT Selects dialing mode. TONE Enter date and time for LCD display and heading on
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    Receive ON or OFF. OFF Increases life of toner cartridge. OFF Turn ON if PC is connected to ON machine for PC receiving of messages. If you purchased the optional MFL Pro for your FAX 4750, FAX 5750 or MFC 8300, you can set this option. Page 5-2 5-2 5-3 5-7 5-4 5-5 5-6 5-9 5-6 5-10 ON
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    4. RESOLUTION 5. OVERSEAS MODE 6. CALL RESERVE 7. DELAYED FAX 8. POLLED TX 9. memory Cancel a delayed fax or polling job. - Page 5-10, 6-4 5. INTERRUPT Function Interrupting a polling or transmit job Description Factory Set Send a fax now, even if you have - the machine set to send a fax
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    Description Factory Set 1. FAX FWD/PAGING 2. FAX STORAGE 3. REMOTE ACCESS 4. PRINT FAX Set machine to forward fax messages -OR-call your pager. Store incoming faxes in memory for remote retrieval. Set code for retrieving faxes. Print incoming faxes stored in the memory. OFF OFF 159 - Page
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    2. Printer Functions (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) 1. PRINT OPTIONS Function 1. INTERNAL FONT 2. CONFIGURATION Description You can print resident fonts to check and confirm font types Printer settings and status are listed here. Factory Set - - Page 14-8 14-8 2. RESET PRINTER
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    Tone/Pulse) Your machine comes set to accommodate tone (multi-frequency) dialing service. If you have pulse (rotary) dialing service, you need to change the dialing mode. 1 For the FAX, press Function , 1 , 1 . For the MFC, press Function , 1 , 1 , 1 . 2 Use or to select dialing mode and press Set
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    certain functions, such as the Station ID, you may need to enter text into the machine. Most keys on the dial pad have three or four letters printed above them. The keys for 0, # and don't have printed letters because they are used for special characters. By pressing the appropriate number on the
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    Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such messages clearly contain, in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page, or on the first page of the transmission, the date
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    is LOW. When the beeper is set to LOW or HIGH, the machine beeps every time you press a key or make an error, and at the end of fax sending or receiving. 1 For the FAX, press Function , 1 , 4 . For the MFC, press Function , 1 , 1 , 4 . 2 Press or to select your setting and press Set . 3 Press
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    steps: 1 For the FAX, press Function , 1 , 7 . For the MFC, press Function , 1 can adjust the speaker volume when your machine is on Hook . Press Volume or the ring volume when your machine is idle. You can turn each key press, the machine rings as you hear the Memory Storage In the event of
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    (from 00 to 99 minutes) before it drops into sleep mode. The timer automatically resets when the machine receives a fax or PC data, or makes a copy. The default setting is 0 minutes. 1 For the FAX, press Function , 1 , 5 . For the MFC, press Function , 1 , 1 , 5 . 2 Use the Dial pad to enter the
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    Mode 1. MANUAL (manual receive) Light FAX TA D FAX/TEL How it works You control the phone line and must answer every call yourself. When to use it Use this mode external TAD. Fax messages are printed. Use this mode if you have an answering machine on your phone line. * In FAX/TEL mode you must
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    in and the machine is set to FAX/TEL Mode, all phones on this line will ring the number of times you selected in Ring Delay. You can let the machine pick up and detect if it's a fax or voice call. If it's a fax call, the machine prints the fax. If it's a voice call, the machine signals you with
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    from External or Extension Telephones and For FAX/TEL Mode Only, page 5-7.) If you send faxes from a computer on the same phone line and your Brother machine intercepts them, set Easy Receive to OFF. 1 For the FAX, press Function , 2 , 3 . For the MFC, press Function , 1 , 2 , 3 . 2 Use or to select
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    can always reduce the size of an incoming fax to a fixed percentage, regardless of the size of the paper (up to legal) in your machine. If you choose AUTO, your machine chooses the level of reduction for you. For the FAX 4750, FAX 5750, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 only, after you connect Cassette #2, you
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    will need to change the setting for the paper size, so your machine will know how to fit the incoming fax on the page. You can also select the level of page reduction to fit on the paper in your machine. For the FAX 4750, FAX 5750, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 only, after you connect Cassette #2, you can
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    or lighter. 1 For the FAX. press Function , 2 , 7 . For the MFC, press Function , 1 , 2 , 7 . 2 Press to make print lighter, or to make print darker. 3 Press Stop to exit. Toner Save You can conserve toner using this feature. When you set Toner Save to ON, print appears somewhat lighter. The default
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    Operations Operation from Extension Telephone (For FAX 4750, MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 only) or External Telephone If you answer a fax call on an extension phone (or on an external phone in the EXT. jack), you can make your machine take over by using the Fax Receive Code. When you press the
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    the memory when you are at your MFC. (See Setting Fax Storage, page 9-2.) 1 For the FAX, press Function , 8 , 4 . For the MFC, press Function , 1 , 8 , 4 . 2 Press Start . 3 After printing is finished, press Stop to exit. Polling Polling is the process of retrieving faxes from another fax machine
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    NO. PRESS START KEY 4 Press Start . The screen displays DIALING. Setting Up Sequential Polling Receive Your machine can request documents from several fax units in a single operation. Afterward, a Sequential Polling Report will be printed. (See Canceling a Scheduled Job, page 5-10.) 1 For the
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    Stop to exit. You can check which jobs are waiting in memory by following Steps 1 and 2 above. Setting Multi-Function Link® Pro Mode (For MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) If you connect your machine to your PC, you can receive faxes into your PC. After completing all setup for Multi-Function Link
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    calls to its registered number. s You will not hear the first two rings of all incoming calls on the machine. s To have your TAD answer only the main number, the machine must be in Manual Mode. s In FAX/TEL or FAX mode, the machine will answer all numbers on the phone line. SETUP RECEIVE 5 - 11
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    pattern you have, call your telephone company. Then assign that pattern in the steps below. 1 Set the machine to MANUAL mode. 2 For the FAX, press Function , 0 , 1 . For the MFC, press Function , 1 , 0 , 1 . The screen displays the current setting of this feature. 3 Press or to select the SET
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    Caller ID memory stores information for up to thirty calls; when the thirty-first call comes in, information about the first call is erased. You can scroll through Caller ID information to review those calls made to your machine. 1 For the FAX, press Function , 0 , 2 . For the MFC, press Function
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    memory by pressing Clear when the display shows each caller ID number or name. Printing Caller ID List 1 For the FAX, press Function , 0 , 2 . For the MFC, press Function , 1 , 0 , 2 . 2 Press or to select PRINT REPORT? and press Set . 3 Press Start . Call Waiting Caller ID (For FAX 4750, MFC 8300
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    s The MFC 8300 and MFC 8600's ADF (automatic document feeder) can hold up to 30 pages, feeding each one individually through the machine. Use standard (17 lb-24 lb) paper when using the ADF. If you're using heavier paper, feed each sheet individually to prevent paper jams. s The FAX 4750, FAX 5750
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    line and your Brother machine intercepts them, set Easy Receive to OFF. Sending Faxes with Multiple Settings When you send a fax you can choose any combination of the available settings: add ACCEPTED a coverpage and select a comment; set the contrast or resolution; send using overseas mode, call
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    for the next fax. Your machine normally operates in Dual Access mode. However, you can override Dual Access by using Real Time Transmission. The number of documents you can scan into memory varies with the data they contain. Real Time Transmission When Memory is full, the machine cannot continue
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    jobs are waiting, the screen displays NO JOB WAITING.) (See Canceling a Job in Memory on this page.) 1 For the FAX, press Function , 4 . For the MFC, press Function , 1 , 4 . 2 If you have multiple jobs waiting, return to step 2. 4 Press Stop to exit. #02 SALES REPORT 1.CLEAR 2.EXIT 6-4 SETUP SEND
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    Operations Composing Electronic Cover Page The cover page is generated at the receiving party's machine. Your cover page includes the name stored in the One Touch or Speed Dial memory. If you're dialing manually, the name is left blank. (See One Touch and Speed Dialing, pages 8-1, 8-2.) The cover
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    page will include the number of pages in your document. 1 Insert the document in the feeder. 2 For the FAX, press Function , 3 , 1 . For the MFC, press Function , 1 , 3 , 1 . 3 When the screen displays NEXT FAX ONLY?, press Set . 4 Press or to select ON (or OFF) and press Set . 5 Press or to select
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    that you can write on, you can print the sample page and attach it to your fax. 1 For the FAX, press Function , 3 , 1 . For the MFC, press Function , 1 , 3 , 1 . 2 Press or to select PRINT SAMPLE? and press Set . 3 Press Start . Your machine prints a copy of your cover page. -- -- -- COVER PAGE
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    For the FAX, press Function , 3 , 3 . For the MFC, press print or artwork; transmits slower than fine resolution. Photo-Use when document has varying shades of gray; slowest transmission time. Canceling a Job While Scanning the Document You can cancel a job while you are scanning it into memory
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    Insert document. 2 For the FAX, press Function , 3 , 5 . For the MFC, press Function , 1 , 3 , 5 . 5.OVERSEAS MODE 3 Press or to select ON to ON, your machine leaves a message to call you. 1 Insert the document in the feeder. 2 For the FAX, press Function , 3 , 6 . For the MFC, press Function ,
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    you to enter the fax number. ENTER FAX NO. PRESS START KEY 6 Enter the fax number. 7 Press Start . The machine will wait to send the fax at the time you set up. (For the FAX, Function , 1 , 6 . For the MFC, Function , 1 , 1 , 6 .) The number of documents you can scan into memory varies with the
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    the delayed faxes, your Brother machine will economize by sorting all the documents in memory by destination and scheduled time. All delayed faxes scheduled at the same time to the same fax number will be sent as one transmission. 1 For the FAX, press Function , 3 , 0 . For the MFC, press Function
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    fax number. Example: Manual dialing, using the dial pad. 7 Press Start . Your machine will read the document into memory and then start sending faxes , page 6-8.) 1 Insert the document in the feeder. 2 For the FAX, press Function , 3 , 4 . For the MFC, press Function , 1 , 3 , 4 . 3 Use or to
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    even if you have the machine set to send a fax later or to be polled. However, you cannot use automatic redial or the Function mode. (See Delayed Fax, page 6-10 and Setting Up Polling Transmit on this page.) 1 For the FAX, press Function , 5 . For the MFC, press Function , 1 , 5 . 2 Wait 2 seconds
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    6 - 14 SETUP SEND
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    Function , 6 , 1 . For the MFC, press Function , 1 , 6 , 1 . 2 Press the One Touch key where you want to store a number. (One Touch key 01 has been pre-programmed for the Brother Fax-Back System (USA only). You can override it if you wish.) The screen displays the location you selected. 3 Enter
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    ). There are 100 Speed Dial locations. Even if you lose electrical power, numbers stored in memory will not be lost. (See Speed Dialing, page 8-2.) 1 For the FAX, press Function , 6 , 2 . For the MFC, press Function , 1 , 6 , 2 . 2 Use the dial pad to enter a two-digit location (00-99) and press
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    page 7-1 and Storing Speed Dial Numbers, page 7-2.) 1 For the FAX, press Function , 6 , 3 . For the MFC, press Function , 1 , 6 , 3 . 2 Select a print a list of all One Touch and Speed Dial numbers. (See Chapter 10, Printing Reports.) If you lose electrical power, numbers stored in memory will
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    displays the current name stored at that location, then prompts you to either *O1: BROTHER 1.CHANGE 2.EXIT 1 Press 1 to change the number, or press 2 to exit new number and press Set . s If you want to erase the number, press Clear when the cursor is to the left of the digits. s If you want to
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    Options You can send faxes or make telephone calls by dialing manually or by using Tel-index, One Touch or Speed Dial memory. Manual Dialing Manual dialing is simply after 2 seconds. If you are sending a fax, press Start after pressing the One Touch key. If you picked up the handset
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    up the handset, press Start when the receiving fax machine answers with fax tones. Dialing Access Codes and Credit Card Numbers can dial "555-7000". To temporarily change a number, you can substitute part of the number with manual dialing using the dial pad. For example, to change the number to 555
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    If you're sending a fax manually and the line is busy, press Redial/Pause to retry the number. If you're sending a fax automatically and the line is busy, the machine will redial automatically up to three times at 5 minute intervals. Tone/Pulse If you have pulse dialing service, but need to send
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    8-4 TELEPHONE OPERATIONS
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    and Fax Forwarding when "Fax Storage" is set to OFF. Programming a Fax Forwarding Number When Fax Forwarding is set to ON, your machine stores the received fax in memory, then dials the fax number you've programmed, and forwards the fax message. 1 For the FAX, press Function , 8 , 1 . For the MFC
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    When Paging is selected, your machine dials the pager number you've programmed, and dials your Personal Identification Number (PIN) when connected, to activate your pager and let you know you have a fax message in the memory. 1 For the FAX, press Function , 8 , 1 . For the MFC, press Function
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    hangs up. If you enter an invalid command, your machine beeps three times. 5 Press 9 0 to reset your machine when you're finished. 6 Hang up. If your machine is set to Manual mode, you can access your machine by waiting about 2 minutes, then entering the Remote Retrieval Access Code within 30
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    : registering paging 4 FAX FWD No. 6 Fax Storage ON 7 Fax Storage OFF number). You can register your fax forwarding number by using 4. FAX FWD NO (see page 9-6). Once you have registered the number, your machine will change automatically to FAX FWD:ON mode. Then retrieve a Memory Status List by
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    you want to store a pause, press . 5 After you hear your machine beep, hang up and wait. Your machine calls the remote fax machine. The remote fax machine prints the Memory Status List. Retrieving Fax Messages 1 Dial your fax number. 2 When you hear the beep, immediately enter your Remote Retrieval
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    hear your machine beep, hang up and wait. Your machine calls the remote fax machine. The remote fax machine prints the Memory Status List showing the new forwarding number. 8 Check the forwarding number. If the forwarding number is incorrect, return to Step 1 and reset it. 9-6 REMOTE FAX OPTIONS
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    settings for INITIAL SETUP, SETUP RECEIVE, SETUP SEND, PRINT REPORTS REMOTE FAX OPT and MISCELLANEOUS. 6.MEMORY STATUS Lists summary information and amount of occupied memory. To Print a Report 1 For the FAX, press Function , 7 . For the MFC, press Function , 1 , 7 . 2 Enter the number of the
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    You can use the Xmit Report as proof that you sent a fax. This report lists the time and date of transmission, and whether the transmission was successful. When the feature is OFF, the report is printed automatically only if an error occurred during transmission. If the report indicates NG, send the
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    the edge of the paper. 1/6" (4mm) 1/6" (4mm) Not Printable area Copy Contrast (Temporary Setting) If a document is in the feeder, you can adjust copy contrast to make copies darker or lighter. 1 For the FAX, press Function , 0 , 3 . For the MFC, press Function , 1 , 0 , 3 . 3.COPY CONTRAST
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    are two ways to make multiple copies on your machine. You can choose whether the copies will be Wait five seconds-OR-Press Copy again. Sorting Multiple Copies Sorting uses more memory then stacking. (See If You Get a Memory Full Message on this page.) 1 Insert document face-down in the feeder.
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    Reducing and Enlarging Copies AUTO sets the machine to calculate automatically the reduction ratio that fits the size of your paper. MANUAL allows you to enter a ratio from 50% to 200% in 1% increments. 1 Insert document face-down in the feeder. 2 Press Enlarge or Reduce . 3 Press or to
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    11 - 4 MAKING COPIES
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    (For MFC 8300 Only) This chapter is for the MFC 8300. If you have a MFC 8600 or MFC 8700, please see the Multi-Function Center Software Manual. Using the Brother Machine with Your PC The MFC 8300 is a 3 in1 multi-function center-it's a Fax, Copier and Printer. Before you can print from Windows® on
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    Before You Install Brother Printer Driver If You Don't Have a CD-ROM Drive All software is supplied on CD-ROM. If you need a Floppy Disk version for the MFC 8300's Printer Driver (DSK8331 for Windows® 3.1x or DSK8395 for Windows® 95/98), call Brother at USA: 1-888-879-3232 From within Canada:
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    PC with a USB Cable (For Using Windows® 98 Only) A USB cable is not included with your MFC 8300. Before you can set up the USB interface, please purchase a standard USB cable. Or, to set up the parallel interface instead, please see "Connecting Brother Machine to PC with Bundled Parallel Cable" on
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    Installing Brother Printer Driver Using USB Cable 1 Insert the Printer driver CD-ROM. 2 Select Specify a location and remove the other check marks, then click Browse to locate the file. 3 Double-click on the CD icon and click on the Win98usb folder, then click OK. 12 - 4 SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH
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    4 Click Next. 5 Select [Recommended] and click Next. 6 Confirm the choice is Brother MFL Pro Printer II and click Next. SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC 12 - 5
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    7 Select BRUSB: USB Printer Port and click Next. 8 Type Brother MFL Pro Printer II as the name of printer and click Next. 9 Select Yes [Recommended] and click Finish. 12 - 6 SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC
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    10 After completing the test print, click Yes. 11 Click Finish. This completes the installation of the Printer and its USB driver. SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC 12 - 7
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    Installing True Type Fonts For the MFC 8300, you must install the True Type Fonts manually, following the steps bellow. For the MFC 8600 and MFC 8700, you can install the True Type Fonts during the initial Windows® Printer Driver installation, or manually at a later time. True Type Fonts are
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    bypass the Windows® Plug and Play Printer Driver screens, followed by Finish. If you are using Windows® 98, you may see the "Add New Hardware Wizard" during startup, follow the instructions from the installer, then click Next. Click Finish when it appears on the screen. SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH
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    for the MFC 8300 printer driver into your CD-ROM drive. s From the Program Manager, click on File, then Run. s Enter x:\SETUP. ("x" is the drive letter for your CD-ROM drive.) The Brother LOGO will be displayed on the screen. If you are using Windows NT® 3.51 or earlier, the following error message
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    , click on that name in the Software Installation window and follow the instructions on the screen. The last step will be to restart Windows® and access the Software Installation window again to install the next application. 3 Click on "Install MFC Printer Driver" and follow the prompts on the
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    12 - 12 S E T U P B R O T H E R M A C H I N E W I T H P C
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    MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) DOS printing is NOT available for the FAX 4750 and FAX 5750. How to Use Brother machine with Your DOS Application Software Before working with your application software that runs on DOS, check that the Brother machine's name appears in the printer selection
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    and software to install the program: DOS Monitor Option Version 3.3 or later EGA/VGA or compatible Mouse; the mouse driver must be installed. (You can also operate the program with the keyboard.) Follow these steps to install the remote printer console program: 1 Make sure your Brother machine
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    Direct Alt + D Access You can directly control the Brother machine, with Print Form, Reset Printer. Printer Alt + P Setup You can enter the setting mode to change other printer settings, such as, margin settings, continue mode, font and sleep mode. Console Alt + C Config You can change the
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    Regular Selects the media type "Regular," "Thin Paper," "Thick Paper," "Thicker Paper," "Bond Paper" or "Transparency." Paper Cassette Selects the paper feed mode, either "Paper Cassette" or "Manual." Laser Jet IIP Selects "Laser Jet IIP." Paper Size*1 Letter Orientation*1 Portrait Selects the
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    by settings within your application software. *2 These values depend on the paper size settings. Font Config Item Default What This Item Does Font Source Font name Pitch Symbol Set Internal "Internal" Brogham10 Selects a font from any of the printer
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    "On or Off" Selects Auto Skip "On or Off" Console Config Category File Function Environment Status Monitor Sets the Buzzer on/off, Color for Remote Print Console Sets the hot-key for waking-up the RPC. For more information on RPC, see the Help Information within the program. 13 - 6 FOR DOS
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    information. The program does NOT work with Brother machines on a network. If the RPC conflicts with some application software, exit your application software and then run the RPC. The RPC may work in the DOS-compatible box screen mode of Windows®. However, it is recommended that you completely
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    13 - 8 FOR DOS USERS
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    Using Brother Machine as a Printer (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) Special Printing Features If you purchased the optional Multi-Function Link® Pro accessory (PCI-3CD) for your FAX 4750 or FAX 5750, follow the instructions in this chapter. Windows® Printing The dedicated printer driver
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    printer drivers for Windows® 3.1x, 95/98 and Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 enable manual duplex printing. (For more information, see the Help screen for the printer driver.) The machine prints all the even-numbered pages on one side of the paper first. Then, the Windows® driver instructs
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    print media one at a time into this slot. You do not have to remove paper from the paper cassette. (For information about acceptable paper, see page 2-6.) Use the manual feed slot to print or copy on labels, transparencies, card stock, thicker paper or envelopes. USING BROTHER MACHINE AS A PRINTER
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    2 Adjust the paper guides to the width of the paper. Manual Feed Slot Loading More than One Sheet of Paper 1 Open the Setup dialog box of the Windows® printer driver and select Manual Feed in the Paper Source section. Follow Steps 1 and 2 above to load the first page. The machine starts printing
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    rear of the printer. Use this paper feed and output method when you want to print on thicker paper or card stock. 1 Select manual feed mode in the printer driver. 2 Send the print data as usual. 3 Lift up the rear cover at the rear of the machine. 4 Adjust the manual feed paper guides to the width
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    in laser printers. s For the best print quality, we recommend using long-grained paper. s If you are using special paper, and the paper has problems feeding from the paper cassette, try again using the manual feed slot. s You can use recycled paper in this machine. 14 - 6 USING BROTHER MACHINE AS
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    the manual feed slot and starts feeding paper from the paper cassette. Print Priority Key When you press Print Priority , the machine enters printer mode, and will not print faxes on paper. Instead, faxes are stored in memory until you press Print Priority again or printing is finished. Test/Reset
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    to exit without making a change. 1.RESET 2.EXIT 3 Press Stop to exit. Printing PC Data in Hexadecimal You can print data as hexadecimal values to check data errors and problems. If you select HEX DUMP MODE, all PC data is printed hexadecimal. To turn hexidecimal mode off, press On/Off Line then
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    the main controller board inside the Brother machine. When you add the optional memory board, it increases the performance modes for both fax and printer operations. The MFC 8300 has 2 MB of memory and the FAX 4750, FAX 5750, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 have 4 MB of memory. All models can recognize 8 MB
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    ) If you have a FAX 4750, FAX 5750 or MFC 8300, you can purchase the optional Multi-Function Link® Pro software (PCI-3CD). Multi-Function Link® Pro enables you to use your Brother machine as a scanner and to use it to fax from Windows® applications in your computer. Installation instructions will be
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    effect on models sold and used in the United States only. This equipment is hearing aid modular jack that is Part 68 compliant. See the Installation section of this manual for details. The REN If your machine damages the telephone line, the telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily.
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    to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. If you experience trouble with your machine, please contact a Brother Authorized Service Center for information on service or repair. The telephone company may ask that you disconnect this equipment from the line until the problem has been corrected or
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    States. The following label on the back of the machine indicates compliance with the FDA regulations and must be attached to laser products marketed in the United States. Manufactured BROTHER CORP. (ASIA) LTD. BROTHER BUJI NAN LING FACTORY Gold Garden Industry, Nan Ling Village, Buji, Rong Gang
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    warnings and instructions marked on radiator or heater; or in a built-in wall unit or cabinet without ventilation. 7 This product should be touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts resulting in the risk of fire or In case the main power to the machine must be disconnected quickly, it is
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    Brother Customer Service numbers for your nearest Brother Authorized Service Center: USA: From within Canada: From within Montreal: 1-800-284-4329 (voice) 1-908-575-8790 (fax) 1-800-521-2846 (Fax in a wet basement). • Do not use the machine's telephone during an electrical storm (there is the
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    PC, and Proprinter are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Hammermill copyplus white is a registered trademark of International Paper. All other terms and brand and product names mentioned in this manual are registered trademarks of their respective companies. 16
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    17 Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance Troubleshooting Brother fax-back system Brother Customer Service has installed an easy-to-use fax-back system, so you can get instant answers to common technical questions and product information for all Brother products. This system is available 24 hours
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    again. caused communications error. You tried to poll a fax machine that is not in Polled Waiting mode. Verify the other party's polling setup. The temperature of the drum You must wait and allow the unit or toner cartridge is too machine to resume printing hot. The machine will pause when it
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    was too long. DOWNLOAD FULL (May occur when the machine is used as a printer.) The download buffer is full. Press FF/Cont . Printing will resume (the downloading is canceled). MACHINE ERROR XX Machine has a mechanical problem. Turn the power off. Then call Brother Customer Service at USA: 1-800
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    MACHINE ERROR XX. Please call Brother Customer Service and tell them the Machine Error number, at: USA: 1-800-284-4329 From within Canada: 1-800-853-6660 From within Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 The paper is jammed in the Do not pull the paper out machine. until you see page 17-5. Toner cartridge
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    . Printer Jam Before you can clear a printer jam error, you must find out where the paper is stuck. See the following three types of paper jams. WARNING Do not use force to pull the jammed paper from the paper tray because you may damage the machine and cause toner to scatter on the next printed
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    out jammed paper. When you have to pull paper out the back of the machine, the fuser may get dirty with toner powder causing the next few printed page(s) to look messy. Print a few copies of the test page until the pages print clearly. 3 Close the rear cover. 17 - 6 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE
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    printing may be dirty, or the sending party's fax scanner may be dirty. Clean your primary corona wire (see page 17-21), or ask the sender to make a copy to see if the problem is with the sending machine. Try receiving from another fax machine. If the problem continues, call Brother Customer Service
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    streaks appear on the faxes they receive Your machine's scanner may be dirty or theparty receiving party's print head may be dirty. Clean your scanner, (see page 17-21) and make a copy to check if the receive problem was caused by your machine. 17 - 8 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
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    Master, Voice Mail, an single line answering machine, alarm system or any other (For FAX 4750, custom features on a single phone line with MFC 8300, MFC 8600 your fax machine, it may create a problem and MFC 8700 only) sending or receiving fax data. Example #1: If you are having a telephone
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    toner cartridge and drum unit are installed properly. (See page 2-3.) • The interface cable is securely connected between the machine and computer. (See page 12-3 or 12-9 for MFC 8300, or See MFC Software Manual page 2-3 or 2-10 for MFC 8600 and MFC 8700.) • Check to see if LCD is showing an error
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    printer driver. The machine emulates HP LaserJet IIP. Try setting the machine to HP emulation in Remote Printer Console and then select the HP LaserJet IIP printer in your application software. The machine prints the This is common problem first with database part of my document software and part
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    stains the printed page. Scattering Toner Adjust the print conditions by setting the Print Density function. Remove the drum unit and clean the machine's interior. (See Routine Maintenance, Cleaning the Printer and Cleaning the Drum Unit, on pages 17-21 and 17-22.) Make sure that you use paper that
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    machine is placed on a flat, horizontal surface. Remove the drum unit with the toner cartridge installed. Try rocking them from side to side. You may clear a blurred page by wiping the scanner windows with a clean soft cloth. (See Routine Maintenance, Cleaning the Printer and Cleaning the Drum Unit
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    Display Driver software. Problem Using the HP Pavilion PC and the "HP DEMO" Screen Saver If you select the "HP Demo" screen saver on your HP Pavilion PC after you have installed the Multi-Function Link® Pro software, the System.ini file is overwritten and you cannot use the Brother machine to print
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    your machine's Brother printer drivers may not work if the printer drivers for the above laser printers models are installed after the installation of the Brother printer drivers. In this case, please install the Brother printer drivers again or copy BI-DI.386 from the CD-ROM to the Windows/System
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    to use the machine without further problems. HP LaserJet 4 Plus: Please uninstall the Main Status window by double-clicking the Un-install Status window in HP LaserJet group. NEC SuperScript 610/660: Please remove the NEC SuperScript driver by running the NECDELET.EXE file in Disk 1 that is included
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    : : ;WPSLPT1=1 You must restart Windows® to make these modifications effective. These modifications disable the printer status reporting on your PC; however, you will be able to use the machine without further problems. T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E 17 - 17
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    machine's warranty. 1 Remove the telephone line cord and unplug MFC from the AC outlet. 2 Open the front cover. 3 Remove the drum unit. Caution Remove the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. Leave the toner cartridge installed in the drum unit. 4 Place the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly
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    7 Carefully pick up the machine and remove Cassette #2 to pack it separately. 8 Wrap the machine in the plastic bag and place it in the separate original carton with the original packing material. Cassette #2 Bottom Layer (For FAX 5750 and MFC 8700 only) (For all models) T R O U B L E S H O O
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    9 Place documents (manual and printed material) and the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly into the original carton as shown below: Middle Layer Top Layer Cassette #2 FAX/MFC 10 Close the carton and tape it shut. (For FAX 5750 and MFC 8700 only) 17 - 20 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D
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    white bar. Cleaning the Printer Caution s Do not use isopropyl alcohol to remove dirt from the control panel. It may crack the panel. s Do not use isopropyl alcohol to clean the scanner window. s Do not touch the scanner window with your finger. s The drum unit contains toner, so handle it carefully
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    the machine, never touch the shaded parts as shown in the diagram below. HOT! 3 Gently clean the scanner window by wiping with a clean soft dry cloth. Do not use isoproply alcohol. Scanner Window Cleaning the Drum Unit We recommend placing the drum unit on a drop cloth or large disposable paper to
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    the drum unit into the machine. (See Replacing the Drum Unit on page 17-26.) 4 Close the front cover. 5 Plug in the power cord first, then the telephone cord. Replacing the Toner Cartridge The machine can print up to 6,000 pages using a high yield toner cartridge. When the toner cartridge is
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    Toner Cartridge WARNING Just after you use the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely HOT! So, never touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration. HOT! 1 Open the front cover and pull out the drum unit. Place the drum unit on a drop cloth or large piece of disposable paper
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    top print quality. Using another brand of toner cartridge may void your machine's warranty. 4 Gently rock the toner cartidge from side to side five or six times to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. 5 Remove the protective cover. 6 Install the new toner cartridge into the drum unit
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    and close the front cover. Replacing the Drum Unit The machine uses a drum unit to create print images on paper. If the screen displays CHANGE DRUM SOON, the drum unit is near the end of its life and it is time to purchase a new one. Even if the display shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, you may be able to
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    the front cover. 2 Remove the old drum unit. Place the drum unit on a drop cloth or disposable paper to avoid scattering toner. 3 Hold down the lock lever on the right and pull the toner cartridge out of the drum unit assembly. (See Replacing the Toner Cartridge, page 17-23.) Lock Lever Discard
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    17 - 28 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E
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    Using Your Brother Machine with Your Apple® New Power Macintosh® G3 or iMac™ (For MFC 8300 Only) For USB equipped Apple New Power Macintosh G3 or iMac with Mac OS 8.5/8.6 This chapter is for the MFC 8300. If you have a MFC 8600 or MFC 8700, please see the Multi-Function Center Software Manual. The
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    6 Click Install MFC Print Driver to begin the installation and follow the instructions on the screen. 7 After you have installed the Driver, click View On-Line Documentation for operation instructions. Restart your Macintosh/iMac so it recognizes the new drivers. 18 - 2 USING BROTHER MACHINE WITH
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    Product Description Six performance modes are available for the 6in1 model MFC8600 and MFC 8700: Fax, Printer, Copier, Scanner, PC Fax and Video Capture. The MFC 8300 is a 3in1 model: Fax, Printer, Copier. The FAX 4750 and FAX 5750 are a plain paper fax models. Fax Specifications Coding System
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    4.0 driver supporting Brother Native Compression mode and bi-directional capability Interface Bi-directional parallel (IEEE-1284); USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface Using Windows® 98 Only: (MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 only) Memory Capacity 4 MB: FAX 4750, FAX 5750, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700
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    (without condensation) 17.1 x 17.4 x 17.0 inches/(435 x 442 x 432 mm); FAX 5750 and MFC 8700 17.1 x 17.4 x 12.7 inches/(435 x 442 x 323 mm); FAX 4750, MFC 8300 and MFC 8600 34.2 lbs/(15.5 kg); FAX 5750 and MFC 8700 26.4 lbs/(12 kg); FAX 4750, MFC 8300 and MFC 8600 S P E C I F I C AT I O N S S-3
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    Parallel Interface Specifications Interface Connector Pin Assignment Printer Side: Amphenol FCN-685J036-L/X or equivalent A shielded cable should be used. Ground Resident Fonts The following bitmapped fonts are resident in the machine. Brougham 10 (12 point) upright/normal Brougham 12 (10
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    Symbol Sets/Character Sets *HP mode • ISO14 JIS ASCII • ISO57 Chinese • ISO11 Swedish • HP Spanish • to know which characters are in each symbol/character set, print the CHARSETS.PRN file from "The Print Form" option in the Direct Access Menu of the Remote Printer Console Program. S P E C I F I
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    The following table shows characters available only in the corresponding character set. The numbers at the top of the table are code values with which characters are to be replaced in the Roman 8 character set. For other characters, see character set of Roman 8. S-6 S P E C I F I C AT I O N S
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    memory, in numerical order. Automatic E-Mail Printing Software application that automatically prints incoming e-mail messages on the machine (on CD-ROM). automatic fax transmission Sending a fax ID (For FAX 4750, MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) Subscribers to this service from the Telephone
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    provides another phone number on an existing phone line. The Brother machine uses the new number to simulate a dedicated fax line. drum unit A printing device for your machine. Dual Access Your machine can scan outgoing faxes or scheduled jobs into memory at the same time it is sending, receiving or
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    Receives faxes into the machine's memory when the machine is out of paper. Overseas Mode Makes temporary changes to the fax tones to accommodate noise and static on overseas phone lines. Paging This feature enables your fax unit to call your pager when a fax is received into its memory. Pause
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    for the drum unit on Brother laser models. Toner Save A process of affixing less toner to the page to extend the life of the toner cartridge. This will make the print on received documents significantly lighter. transmission The process of sending documents over the phone lines from your machine to
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    fax forwarding 9-1, 9-4, 9-6 fax jobs in memory 5-10 jobs awaiting redial 6-4 paging 9-4 print jobs 14-7 cleaning drum unit 17-22 printer 17-21 scanner 17-21 CNG tones 1-6 computer Apple iMac 18-1 connection to Brother machine 12-3 requirements 12-2 contrast 6-8 control panel FAX 4750 1-2 MFC 8300
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    8-1 mode 4-1 One Touch numbers 8-1 pulse (rotary) 8-3 Speed Dial numbers 8-2 telephone index 8-3 tone 8-3 difficulties with machine. See Troubleshooting Distinctive Ring 5-11 document jam 17-5 drivers installing for MFC 8300 iMac 18-1 Windows® Parallel 12-10 Windows® USB 12-4 printing 14-1 drum unit
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    choosing 2-2 M maintenance, routine 17-21 manual dialing 8-1 mode 5-1 transmission 6-2 manual feed slot 2-6 memory, additional 15-1 memory full 17-3. See error messages Memory Status List 9-5 Multi-Function Link® Pro MF Link mode, turning on 5-10 printing 14-1 driver 14-1 receiving faxes if you are
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    printer jam 17-5 printing 14-1 density 5-6 difficulties 17-7 drivers for MFC 8300 iMac 18-1 Windows® 14-1 envelopes. See envelopes PC software settings 14-1 quality 17-21 resolution S-2 specifications S-2 speed S-2 status 14-7 two-sided (manual duplexing) 14-2 Windows® 14-1 Q questions. See Brother
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    troubleshooting document jam 17-5 error messages on LCD 17-2 if you are having difficulty DOS setup printing 17-11 incoming calls 17-9 paper handling 17-11 phone line connections 17-8 printer difficulties 17-10 printing or receiving faxes 17-7 sending faxes 17-8 Windows® setup printing 17-10 machine
  • Brother International MFC8700 | Users Manual - English - Page 180
    Settings 10-1 V video capture. See Multi-Function Link® Pro voice calls FAX/TEL (double ring) 5-2 volume, setting beeper 4-4 handset 4-4 amplify 4-5 ring 4-5 speaker 4-5 W Warranties Canada FAX and MFC viii USA FAX iv, v MFC vi, vii Warranties-Notice of Disclaimer iii World Wide Web i I-6 INDEX
  • Brother International MFC8700 | Users Manual - English - Page 181
    to receive fax messages while away from your machine, carrying the Remote Retrieval Access Card printed below will serve as a convenient reminder of the retrieval procedures. Simply cut out the card and fold it to fit your wallet or organizer. Keeping it handy will help you derive the full benefit
  • Brother International MFC8700 | Users Manual - English - Page 182
    , press 9 6 1 . Enter the number of the remote fax machine, and press . Turn Fax Storage on, press 6 . Turn Fax Storage off, press 7 . RETRIEVE A FAX Press 9 6 then to Print a Memory Status List, press 1 . then enter the number of remote fax machine, and press . After the beep, hang up and
  • Brother International MFC8700 | Users Manual - English - Page 183
    Ville, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC, CANADA H9B 3H6 Visit us on the World Wide Web http://www.brother.com These machines are made for use in the USA and CANADA only. We cannot recommend using them overseas because it overseas is at your own risk and will void your warranty. UU20860012 Printed in China
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