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... or replace the Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items at 1-800-284-4329 for Fax, MFC and DCP and 1-800-276-7746 for parts or labor. Brother® One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (USA only) Who is covered: • This limited warranty ("...Service Center together with this Product (including but are not limited to print heads, toner, drums, ink cartridges, print cartridges, refill ribbons, therma PLUS paper and thermal paper. • Except as otherwise provided herein, Brother warrants that this Product was used with a photocopy of your dated ...
... or replace the Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items at 1-800-284-4329 for Fax, MFC and DCP and 1-800-276-7746 for parts or labor. Brother® One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (USA only) Who is covered: • This limited warranty ("...Service Center together with this Product (including but are not limited to print heads, toner, drums, ink cartridges, print cartridges, refill ribbons, therma PLUS paper and thermal paper. • Except as otherwise provided herein, Brother warrants that this Product was used with a photocopy of your dated ...
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... Site: www.brother.com Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1 Rue Hôtel de Ville Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, QC H9B 3H6 vi No oral or written information, advice or representation provided by the end user/purchaser to operate properly. This warranty states Brother's entire liability and your Proof of the MFC/Facsimile machine to a "Brother" Authorized Service...
... Site: www.brother.com Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1 Rue Hôtel de Ville Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, QC H9B 3H6 vi No oral or written information, advice or representation provided by the end user/purchaser to operate properly. This warranty states Brother's entire liability and your Proof of the MFC/Facsimile machine to a "Brother" Authorized Service...
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... Access codes and credit card numbers 5-5 Pause 5-5 Tone or Pulse 5-6 6 Remote Fax Options (MFC-420CN only) (Not available for color faxes 6-1 Setting up Fax Forwarding 6-1 Programming your pager number 6-2 Setting Fax Storage 6-3 Setting PC ...messages 6-7 Changing your Fax Forwarding number 6-7 7 Printing reports 7-1 Fax settings and activity 7-1 Customizing the Transmission Verification Report..... 7-1 Setting the Journal Period 7-2 Printing reports 7-3 How to print a report 7-3 8 Making copies 8-1 Using the MFC as a copier 8-1 Enter Copy mode 8-1 Making...
... Access codes and credit card numbers 5-5 Pause 5-5 Tone or Pulse 5-6 6 Remote Fax Options (MFC-420CN only) (Not available for color faxes 6-1 Setting up Fax Forwarding 6-1 Programming your pager number 6-2 Setting Fax Storage 6-3 Setting PC ...messages 6-7 Changing your Fax Forwarding number 6-7 7 Printing reports 7-1 Fax settings and activity 7-1 Customizing the Transmission Verification Report..... 7-1 Setting the Journal Period 7-2 Printing reports 7-3 How to print a report 7-3 8 Making copies 8-1 Using the MFC as a copier 8-1 Enter Copy mode 8-1 Making...
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...-Up PhotoCapture Center 9-1 Introduction 9-1 PhotoCapture Center™ requirements 9-2 Getting started 9-3 Printing the Index (Thumbnails 9-5 Printing images 9-6 Number of Copies 9-7 DPOF printing 9-8 Changing the default settings 9-9 Increasing print speed or quality 9-9 Setting the paper & size 9-9 Adjusting brightness 9-10 Adjusting contrast 9-10 Color enhancement (True2Life®) (MFC-420CN only 9-10 Cropping 9-12 Borderless 9-12 Understanding the Error Messages...
...-Up PhotoCapture Center 9-1 Introduction 9-1 PhotoCapture Center™ requirements 9-2 Getting started 9-3 Printing the Index (Thumbnails 9-5 Printing images 9-6 Number of Copies 9-7 DPOF printing 9-8 Changing the default settings 9-9 Increasing print speed or quality 9-9 Setting the paper & size 9-9 Adjusting brightness 9-10 Adjusting contrast 9-10 Color enhancement (True2Life®) (MFC-420CN only 9-10 Cropping 9-12 Borderless 9-12 Understanding the Error Messages...
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...11-6 Paper is jammed inside the MFC 11-7 If you are having difficulty with your MFC 11-9 Compatibility 11-13 How to improve print quality 11-14 Cleaning the print head 11-14 Checking the print quality 11-15 Checking the printing alignment 11-17 Checking the ink volume... 11-22 Cleaning the scanner 11-22 Cleaning the MFC printer platen 11-23 Replacing the ink cartridges 11-24 A Appendix A A-1 Setting up telephone services A-1 Distinctive Ring A-1 What does your telephone company's 'Distinctive Ring' do A-1 What does Brother's 'Distinctive Ring' do A-2 Do you have Voice...
...11-6 Paper is jammed inside the MFC 11-7 If you are having difficulty with your MFC 11-9 Compatibility 11-13 How to improve print quality 11-14 Cleaning the print head 11-14 Checking the print quality 11-15 Checking the printing alignment 11-17 Checking the ink volume... 11-22 Cleaning the scanner 11-22 Cleaning the MFC printer platen 11-23 Replacing the ink cartridges 11-24 A Appendix A A-1 Setting up telephone services A-1 Distinctive Ring A-1 What does your telephone company's 'Distinctive Ring' do A-1 What does Brother's 'Distinctive Ring' do A-2 Do you have Voice...
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... Caller ID List A-6 Printing Caller ID List A-6 Advanced receiving operations A-7 Operation from extension telephones A-7 Fax/Tel mode when power key is On A-7 Fax/Tel mode when power key is Off A-7 Using a cordless external handset A-8 Changing the remote codes A-8 Connecting an external device to your MFC A-9 Connecting an external...Special line considerations A-13 Roll over phone lines A-13 Two-line phone system A-13 Converting telephone wall outlets A-14 Installing MFC, external two-line TAD and two-line telephone A-15 Multi-line connections (PBX A-16 If you are installing the...
... Caller ID List A-6 Printing Caller ID List A-6 Advanced receiving operations A-7 Operation from extension telephones A-7 Fax/Tel mode when power key is On A-7 Fax/Tel mode when power key is Off A-7 Using a cordless external handset A-8 Changing the remote codes A-8 Connecting an external device to your MFC A-9 Connecting an external...Special line considerations A-13 Roll over phone lines A-13 Two-line phone system A-13 Converting telephone wall outlets A-14 Installing MFC, external two-line TAD and two-line telephone A-15 Multi-line connections (PBX A-16 If you are installing the...
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Print media S-2 Copy S-3 PhotoCapture Center S-4 Fax S-5 Scanner S-6 Printer S-7 Interfaces S-7 Computer requirements S-8 Consumable items S-9 Network (LAN) (MFC-420CN only S-10 Optional External Wireless Print/Scan Server (NC-2200w S-11 I Index I-1 R Remote Retrieval Access card (MFC-420CN only R-1 xviii
Print media S-2 Copy S-3 PhotoCapture Center S-4 Fax S-5 Scanner S-6 Printer S-7 Interfaces S-7 Computer requirements S-8 Consumable items S-9 Network (LAN) (MFC-420CN only S-10 Optional External Wireless Print/Scan Server (NC-2200w S-11 I Index I-1 R Remote Retrieval Access card (MFC-420CN only R-1 xviii
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...numbers. 2 Hook Press before dialing if you want to make sure a fax machine will answer, and then press Black Start or Color Start. 3 Ink Lets you clean the print head, check the print quality, and check the available ink volume. 4 Dial Pad Use these keys to Tone. 5 Mode keys: PhotoCapture Lets you ... send a fax. 8 Black Start Lets you access Scan mode. 6 Copy Options You can quickly and easily select temporary settings for entering information into the MFC. Scan Lets you start a scanning operation (in color or mono, depending on the scanning setting on your PC). 1 - 2 INTRODUCTION
...numbers. 2 Hook Press before dialing if you want to make sure a fax machine will answer, and then press Black Start or Color Start. 3 Ink Lets you clean the print head, check the print quality, and check the available ink volume. 4 Dial Pad Use these keys to Tone. 5 Mode keys: PhotoCapture Lets you ... send a fax. 8 Black Start Lets you access Scan mode. 6 Copy Options You can quickly and easily select temporary settings for entering information into the MFC. Scan Lets you start a scanning operation (in color or mono, depending on the scanning setting on your PC). 1 - 2 INTRODUCTION
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...On/Off key until the LCD shows: The LCD will go off. Shutting Down Turning the MFC on Press and hold down the On/Off key until the LCD shows: The LCD light ...you have connected an external telephone, it will periodically clean the print head to preserve print quality. If you turned the MFC off, it is always available. Your MFC will not work when it is switched Off, but it on... and off by customizing the On/Off key as explained below. Turning the MFC ...
...On/Off key until the LCD shows: The LCD will go off. Shutting Down Turning the MFC on Press and hold down the On/Off key until the LCD shows: The LCD light ...you have connected an external telephone, it will periodically clean the print head to preserve print quality. If you turned the MFC off, it is always available. Your MFC will not work when it is switched Off, but it on... and off by customizing the On/Off key as explained below. Turning the MFC ...
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...or in the Paper Type setting of the menu (Menu/Set, 1, 2). ■ When you print on Brother glossy paper, load the instruction sheet included with the glossy paper in the MFC. the surface may not be affected by the kind of paper you use transparencies or glossy paper,... paper on the instruction sheet. ■ When you use the recommended paper. ■ When you print on inkjet paper (coated paper), transparencies and glossy paper, be sure to match the type of the paper immediately after printing; Brother Paper Paper Type Item Letter Plain BP60PL Letter Glossy BP60GLL Letter...
...or in the Paper Type setting of the menu (Menu/Set, 1, 2). ■ When you print on Brother glossy paper, load the instruction sheet included with the glossy paper in the MFC. the surface may not be affected by the kind of paper you use transparencies or glossy paper,... paper on the instruction sheet. ■ When you use the recommended paper. ■ When you print on inkjet paper (coated paper), transparencies and glossy paper, be sure to match the type of the paper immediately after printing; Brother Paper Paper Type Item Letter Plain BP60PL Letter Glossy BP60GLL Letter...
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Check that you do not push the paper in too far; it may lift at the back of the tray and cause feed problems. 6 Put the output paper tray back on and push the paper tray firmly back into the paper tray print side face down and the leading edge (top of the paper) in the tray and below the maximum paper mark. INTRODUCTION 1 - 15 4 Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and mis-feeds. 5 Gently insert the paper into the MFC. Maximum Paper Mark ■ Make sure the paper side guides touch the sides of the paper. ■ Be careful that the paper is flat in first.
Check that you do not push the paper in too far; it may lift at the back of the tray and cause feed problems. 6 Put the output paper tray back on and push the paper tray firmly back into the paper tray print side face down and the leading edge (top of the paper) in the tray and below the maximum paper mark. INTRODUCTION 1 - 15 4 Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper jams and mis-feeds. 5 Gently insert the paper into the MFC. Maximum Paper Mark ■ Make sure the paper side guides touch the sides of the paper. ■ Be careful that the paper is flat in first.
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... Menu/Set. 3 Press Stop/Exit. Press Menu/Set. (For example, enter 06 for the month. The LCD now shows the date and time whenever the MFC is a power failure, you may have to select Pulse (or Tone). Initial Setup 2.Date/Time Press Menu/Set. 3 Enter two digits for 6th.) 5 Enter the... and time. Press Menu/Set. (For example, enter 15:25 for the day. 2 Getting started Initial Setup Setting the Date and Time When the MFC is not in use it will be printed on every fax you send. If you set up the Station ID the date and time displayed by your...
... Menu/Set. 3 Press Stop/Exit. Press Menu/Set. (For example, enter 06 for the month. The LCD now shows the date and time whenever the MFC is a power failure, you may have to select Pulse (or Tone). Initial Setup 2.Date/Time Press Menu/Set. 3 Enter two digits for 6th.) 5 Enter the... and time. Press Menu/Set. (For example, enter 15:25 for the day. 2 Getting started Initial Setup Setting the Date and Time When the MFC is not in use it will be printed on every fax you send. If you set up the Station ID the date and time displayed by your...
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.../Exit. Initial Setup 3.Station ID Press Menu/Set. Setting the Station ID You should store your name or company name and fax number so they print on all fax pages you to press 1 to make a change or 2 to send any person to use a computer or electronic device to exit without changing... already been programmed, the LCD will ask you send. 1 Press Menu/Set, 0, 3. 2 Enter your name (up to 20 digits). To program this information into your MFC, see Setting the Date and Time on page 2-1 and Setting the Station ID on the first page of the sending machines or such business, other...
.../Exit. Initial Setup 3.Station ID Press Menu/Set. Setting the Station ID You should store your name or company name and fax number so they print on all fax pages you to press 1 to make a change or 2 to send any person to use a computer or electronic device to exit without changing... already been programmed, the LCD will ask you send. 1 Press Menu/Set, 0, 3. 2 Enter your name (up to 20 digits). To program this information into your MFC, see Setting the Date and Time on page 2-1 and Setting the Station ID on the first page of the sending machines or such business, other...
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... the type of paper you use transparencies or glossy paper, remove each sheet immediately to select Plain, Inkjet, Glossy or Transparency. The MFC ejects paper with printed surfaces face up onto the paper tray in the mode you used last. 1 Press Menu/Set, 1, 1. 2 Press ▲ or ▼ to Fax mode. If ...you select Off, the MFC stays in the front of seconds or minutes the MFC takes after the last Copy, ...
... the type of paper you use transparencies or glossy paper, remove each sheet immediately to select Plain, Inkjet, Glossy or Transparency. The MFC ejects paper with printed surfaces face up onto the paper tray in the mode you used last. 1 Press Menu/Set, 1, 1. 2 Press ▲ or ▼ to Fax mode. If ...you select Off, the MFC stays in the front of seconds or minutes the MFC takes after the last Copy, ...
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... Letter, Legal, A4, A5 or 4"x6". Setting the Paper Size You can use five sizes of paper you load in the MFC, you will need to change the setting for printing faxes: Letter, Legal and A4. Setting the Ring Volume You can select the ring volume level. 1 Press Menu/Set, 1, 4, 1. 2 Press... ▲ or ▼ to adjust the volume level. Every time you press these keys, the MFC will stay until you change the type of paper for printing copies: Letter, Legal, A4, A5, and 4" x 6" and three sizes for Paper Size at the same time so your...
... Letter, Legal, A4, A5 or 4"x6". Setting the Paper Size You can use five sizes of paper you load in the MFC, you will need to change the setting for printing faxes: Letter, Legal and A4. Setting the Ring Volume You can select the ring volume level. 1 Press Menu/Set, 1, 4, 1. 2 Press... ▲ or ▼ to adjust the volume level. Every time you press these keys, the MFC will stay until you change the type of paper for printing copies: Letter, Legal, A4, A5, and 4" x 6" and three sizes for Paper Size at the same time so your...
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...press Black Start to send the pages scanned so far, or press Stop/Exit to send a color fax, the MFC will vary depending on the data that is sending from memory or receiving faxes. Your MFC normally uses Dual Access. If you get an Out of Memory message while scanning a subsequent ...page, you can scan into memory- The LCD shows the new job number and available memory. even when the MFC is printed...
...press Black Start to send the pages scanned so far, or press Stop/Exit to send a color fax, the MFC will vary depending on the data that is sending from memory or receiving faxes. Your MFC normally uses Dual Access. If you get an Out of Memory message while scanning a subsequent ...page, you can scan into memory- The LCD shows the new job number and available memory. even when the MFC is printed...
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...a Job menu setting. (See Canceling a scheduled job on each page. Setting up Polled Transmit (Not available for color faxes) (MFC-420CN only) Polled Transmit is when you set up to 50 faxes in the memory to be sent within 24 hours.... Setup Send 6.Polled TX Press Menu/Set. Delayed Fax (Not available for color faxes) (MFC-420CN only) During the day you can store up your MFC to wait with a document so another fax machine can call and retrieve it. 1... the time of pages you can be sent (in Step 4. 1 If it is printed on page 3-10.) SETUP SEND 3 - 13 Setup Send 3.Delayed Fax -OR-
...a Job menu setting. (See Canceling a scheduled job on each page. Setting up Polled Transmit (Not available for color faxes) (MFC-420CN only) Polled Transmit is when you set up to 50 faxes in the memory to be sent within 24 hours.... Setup Send 6.Polled TX Press Menu/Set. Delayed Fax (Not available for color faxes) (MFC-420CN only) During the day you can store up your MFC to wait with a document so another fax machine can call and retrieve it. 1... the time of pages you can be sent (in Step 4. 1 If it is printed on page 3-10.) SETUP SEND 3 - 13 Setup Send 3.Delayed Fax -OR-
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...the set time. However, you can still answer the call on any telephone on the same line as the MFC. (See Fax/Tel mode when power key is not illuminated in green, press 2 Press Menu/Set, ...2, 1, 2. 3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select how long the MFC will signal you with the special pseudo/double-ring. SETUP RECEIVE 4 - 3 Press Menu/Set. 4 Press Stop/Exit....-ring when you have a voice call , the MFC prints the fax.) This pseudo/double-ring happens after the initial ringing from the phone company. Only the MFC rings and no other phones on page A-7.) 1 If...
...the set time. However, you can still answer the call on any telephone on the same line as the MFC. (See Fax/Tel mode when power key is not illuminated in green, press 2 Press Menu/Set, ...2, 1, 2. 3 Press ▲ or ▼ to select how long the MFC will signal you with the special pseudo/double-ring. SETUP RECEIVE 4 - 3 Press Menu/Set. 4 Press Stop/Exit....-ring when you have a voice call , the MFC prints the fax.) This pseudo/double-ring happens after the initial ringing from the phone company. Only the MFC rings and no other phones on page A-7.) 1 If...
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The Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. The MFC prints blank pages. SUGGESTIONS Check the interface cable connection on both the MFC and your MFC is a problem with your MFC If you are using the recommended types of paper. (See About paper on page 1-14.) 11 - 9 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE... The recommended environment for up to see if the LCD is plugged in their original packaging, after that the ink may become clogged. One or more ink cartridges are empty. (See Replacing the ink cartridges on page 11-24.) Check to two years if kept in and ...
The Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. The MFC prints blank pages. SUGGESTIONS Check the interface cable connection on both the MFC and your MFC is a problem with your MFC If you are using the recommended types of paper. (See About paper on page 1-14.) 11 - 9 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE... The recommended environment for up to see if the LCD is plugged in their original packaging, after that the ink may become clogged. One or more ink cartridges are empty. (See Replacing the ink cartridges on page 11-24.) Check to two years if kept in and ...
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Brightness Changing the Brightness makes the whole image lighter or darker. Backup Print Your MFC prints a copy of the party calling you. Caller ID A service purchased from the telephone company that a fax machine is calling. This is received and stored in the ADF and scanned one page at a time automatically. G Glossary ADF (automatic document feeder...
Brightness Changing the Brightness makes the whole image lighter or darker. Backup Print Your MFC prints a copy of the party calling you. Caller ID A service purchased from the telephone company that a fax machine is calling. This is received and stored in the ADF and scanned one page at a time automatically. G Glossary ADF (automatic document feeder...