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...-You can be downloaded from the format used by a computer into the format required by following the Quick Setup Guide. Plain paper, inkjet paper, glossy paper, transparencies and envelopes. Use the appropriate type of paper to avoid paper jams. For complete information about what kinds ... can print up to 12 pages per minute in MFC User's Guide. Low Running Cost-Whenever you will only have supplied. Brilliant High Quality Output-Printing at : http://solutions.brother.com Features This machine offers many types of a particular color ink, you run out of paper. Install the drivers ...
...-You can be downloaded from the format used by a computer into the format required by following the Quick Setup Guide. Plain paper, inkjet paper, glossy paper, transparencies and envelopes. Use the appropriate type of paper to avoid paper jams. For complete information about what kinds ... can print up to 12 pages per minute in MFC User's Guide. Low Running Cost-Whenever you will only have supplied. Brilliant High Quality Output-Printing at : http://solutions.brother.com Features This machine offers many types of a particular color ink, you run out of paper. Install the drivers ...
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...600 x 300 dpi. If the glossy paper you are using repels the black ink, select Glossy Paper (3 color), which simulates black ink by combining the three ink colors. Use this mode to print precise text and photographs. Black ink is the highest resolution and slowest speed. ■ S.Fine (Super Fine): ... data transfer time and print time will take to print precise images such as photographs. Plain Paper Inkjet Paper Glossy Paper (4 color) Glossy Paper (3 color) Transparencies The print quality of black ink depends on the type of glossy paper you select. ■ Photo: Up to 4800 x 1200...
...600 x 300 dpi. If the glossy paper you are using repels the black ink, select Glossy Paper (3 color), which simulates black ink by combining the three ink colors. Use this mode to print precise text and photographs. Black ink is the highest resolution and slowest speed. ■ S.Fine (Super Fine): ... data transfer time and print time will take to print precise images such as photographs. Plain Paper Inkjet Paper Glossy Paper (4 color) Glossy Paper (3 color) Transparencies The print quality of black ink depends on the type of glossy paper you select. ■ Photo: Up to 4800 x 1200...
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PageManager®, click the File menu and select Page Setup. Close the Chooser. On the right side of the Chooser window, click the printer you want to print to. To print an original: 3 From the application software such as Presto! Change the settings for Paper Size, Paper Thickness, Paper Source, Orientation, and Scaling and then click OK. USING YOUR MACHINE WITH A MACINTOSH® 9 - 2 Using the Brother printer driver with your Apple® Macintosh® (Mac OS® 8.6-9.2) To select a Printer: 1 Open the Chooser from the Apple menu. 2 Click the Brother Ink icon.
PageManager®, click the File menu and select Page Setup. Close the Chooser. On the right side of the Chooser window, click the printer you want to print to. To print an original: 3 From the application software such as Presto! Change the settings for Paper Size, Paper Thickness, Paper Source, Orientation, and Scaling and then click OK. USING YOUR MACHINE WITH A MACINTOSH® 9 - 2 Using the Brother printer driver with your Apple® Macintosh® (Mac OS® 8.6-9.2) To select a Printer: 1 Open the Chooser from the Apple menu. 2 Click the Brother Ink icon.
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... to common technical questions and product information for USA and Canada) XXXXXXX (French For Canada) ii You can use only genuine Brother accessories, which are available for purchase.) In USA: 1-888-879-3232 (voice) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) http://www.brothermall.com In... Canada: 1-877-BROTHER (voice) Description Ink Cartridge Ink Cartridge(blue) Ink Cartridge(red) Ink Cartridge Telephone Line Cord ADF Document Support Output Paper Support Power Protector for A/C Power Telephone Line Surges and Voltage Spikes (2 ...
... to common technical questions and product information for USA and Canada) XXXXXXX (French For Canada) ii You can use only genuine Brother accessories, which are available for purchase.) In USA: 1-888-879-3232 (voice) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) http://www.brothermall.com In... Canada: 1-877-BROTHER (voice) Description Ink Cartridge Ink Cartridge(blue) Ink Cartridge(red) Ink Cartridge Telephone Line Cord ADF Document Support Output Paper Support Power Protector for A/C Power Telephone Line Surges and Voltage Spikes (2 ...
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...a rated life; You 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 expired in the United States. You are not the Original Purchaser and...Accessory Items and use refurbished parts iv For products purchased in the United States or if the product was purchased within the U.S. Brother® One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (USA only) Who is covered: • This limited warranty ("warranty") is given only...
...a rated life; You 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 expired in the United States. You are not the Original Purchaser and...Accessory Items and use refurbished parts iv For products purchased in the United States or if the product was purchased within the U.S. Brother® One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (USA only) Who is covered: • This limited warranty ("warranty") is given only...
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...end-user/purchaser. Internet support: support@brother.ca or browse Brother's Web Site: www.brother.com Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1 Rue Hôtel de Ville Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, QC H9B 3H6 vi Operation of the MFC/Facsimile machine in excess of the ... does not include cleaning, consumables (including, without the ink cartridges will VOID your warranty. (Refer to your print head resulting from the date of purchase for labour and parts, Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. ("Brother"), or its Authorized Service Centers, Distributors, Dealers, Agents...
...end-user/purchaser. Internet support: support@brother.ca or browse Brother's Web Site: www.brother.com Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1 Rue Hôtel de Ville Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, QC H9B 3H6 vi Operation of the MFC/Facsimile machine in excess of the ... does not include cleaning, consumables (including, without the ink cartridges will VOID your warranty. (Refer to your print head resulting from the date of purchase for labour and parts, Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. ("Brother"), or its Authorized Service Centers, Distributors, Dealers, Agents...
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Color enhancement (True2Life 11-11 Cropping 11-12 Understanding the Error Messages 11...FCC) Declaration of Conformity (USA only 12-3 Important 12-4 Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada only 12-4 LAN connection 12-4 International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement 12-4 Important safety instructions 12-5 Trademarks 12-7 13 Troubleshooting and routine maintenance 13-1 Troubleshooting 13...Cleaning the print head 13-11 Print quality check 13-11 Checking the ink volume 13-14 Packing and shipping the MFC 13-15 Routine maintenance 13-18 Cleaning the scanner 13-18 Cleaning the...
Color enhancement (True2Life 11-11 Cropping 11-12 Understanding the Error Messages 11...FCC) Declaration of Conformity (USA only 12-3 Important 12-4 Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada only 12-4 LAN connection 12-4 International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement 12-4 Important safety instructions 12-5 Trademarks 12-7 13 Troubleshooting and routine maintenance 13-1 Troubleshooting 13...Cleaning the print head 13-11 Print quality check 13-11 Checking the ink volume 13-14 Packing and shipping the MFC 13-15 Routine maintenance 13-18 Cleaning the scanner 13-18 Cleaning the...
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... numbers in fax mode. 9 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Displays messages on the screen to help you can press these keys to program and store your MFC. 0 Print keys Job Cancel (MFC-3420C only) Clears data from the printer memory. Also, you set up numbers that are stored in the...in fax mode, you can use your settings in the dialing memory. Press to scroll backward to scroll through the menus and options. A Photo Key: (MFC-3820CN only) PhotoCapture Lets you clean the print heads, replace an ink cartridge and check the available ink volume. Ink Lets you access the PhotoCapture Center.
... numbers in fax mode. 9 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Displays messages on the screen to help you can press these keys to program and store your MFC. 0 Print keys Job Cancel (MFC-3420C only) Clears data from the printer memory. Also, you set up numbers that are stored in the...in fax mode, you can use your settings in the dialing memory. Press to scroll backward to scroll through the menus and options. A Photo Key: (MFC-3820CN only) PhotoCapture Lets you clean the print heads, replace an ink cartridge and check the available ink volume. Ink Lets you access the PhotoCapture Center.
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..., newspaper or fabric. (To fax or scan this kind of original, see Faxing from the scanner glass on page 6-3) ■ Make sure originals written with ink are completely dry. ■ Originals to be faxed must be from the scanner glass. 2 Loading originals and paper Load originals You can hold up to...
..., newspaper or fabric. (To fax or scan this kind of original, see Faxing from the scanner glass on page 6-3) ■ Make sure originals written with ink are completely dry. ■ Originals to be faxed must be from the scanner glass. 2 Loading originals and paper Load originals You can hold up to...
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...Setting the Paper Type To get the best print quality, set the MFC for the type of paper you are using repels the black ink, select Glossy:3-Color, which simulates black ink by combining the three ink colors. 4 Press Stop/Exit. 4 - 5 GETTING STARTED Black ink is used last. 1 Press Menu/Set, 1, 1. 2 Press or... 1 Press Menu/Set, 1, 2. 2 Press or to select Plain, Inkjet, Glossy or Transprncy. 2.Paper Type Press Menu/Set. 3 If you selected Glossy, press or to Fax mode. General Setup Setting the Mode Timer The MFC has three temporary mode keys on the kind of glossy paper you are...
...Setting the Paper Type To get the best print quality, set the MFC for the type of paper you are using repels the black ink, select Glossy:3-Color, which simulates black ink by combining the three ink colors. 4 Press Stop/Exit. 4 - 5 GETTING STARTED Black ink is used last. 1 Press Menu/Set, 1, 1. 2 Press or... 1 Press Menu/Set, 1, 2. 2 Press or to select Plain, Inkjet, Glossy or Transprncy. 2.Paper Type Press Menu/Set. 3 If you selected Glossy, press or to Fax mode. General Setup Setting the Mode Timer The MFC has three temporary mode keys on the kind of glossy paper you are...
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If you turn this setting to select On (or Off). 3 Press Menu/Set. 4 Press Stop/Exit. 6.On/Off Setting 4 - 9 GETTING STARTED Your MFC will not work when it is Off. The default setting is switched Off, but it will purge the ink head periodically. On/Off Setting You can receive faxes or calls even when the MFC is switched Off. 1 Press Menu/Set, 1, 6. 2 Press or to On, you can customize machine's On/Off key.
If you turn this setting to select On (or Off). 3 Press Menu/Set. 4 Press Stop/Exit. 6.On/Off Setting 4 - 9 GETTING STARTED Your MFC will not work when it is Off. The default setting is switched Off, but it will purge the ink head periodically. On/Off Setting You can receive faxes or calls even when the MFC is switched Off. 1 Press Menu/Set, 1, 6. 2 Press or to On, you can customize machine's On/Off key.
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Fast copy speed and lowest ink consumption. Good copy quality with adequate copy speed. BEST uses the highest resolution and slowest speed. 1 Press (Copy) to illuminate it in green. 2 Load your ..., large originals or many copies). Use FAST to save time (original to choose the copy quality (Fast, Normal Press Menu/Set. 6 Press Black Start or Color Start. -OR- The default setting is Normal.
Fast copy speed and lowest ink consumption. Good copy quality with adequate copy speed. BEST uses the highest resolution and slowest speed. 1 Press (Copy) to illuminate it in green. 2 Load your ..., large originals or many copies). Use FAST to save time (original to choose the copy quality (Fast, Normal Press Menu/Set. 6 Press Black Start or Color Start. -OR- The default setting is Normal.
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... or to select Glossy:4-Color or Glossy:3-Color. Select the type of copies you are using (Plain, Inkjet, Glossy or Transparency). The print quality of glossy paper you are using repels the black ink, select Glossy:3-Color, which simulates black ink by combining the three ink colors. 7 Press Color Start or Black Start. -OR- Black ink is used when you...
... or to select Glossy:4-Color or Glossy:3-Color. Select the type of copies you are using (Plain, Inkjet, Glossy or Transparency). The print quality of glossy paper you are using repels the black ink, select Glossy:3-Color, which simulates black ink by combining the three ink colors. 7 Press Color Start or Black Start. -OR- Black ink is used when you...
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...The paper is not in Polled Waiting mode. Reload the correct size of paper. Try the call the Brother fax back system (USA only). Error messages As with any sophisticated office product, errors may occur. The... a fax machine that country. Add paper, and then press Black Start or Color Start. Calls must call the country where you need additional help, call again. If you bought...ACTION Take out the ink cartridge and put it again. Lift the scanner cover and then close it in the machine. Connection Fail Cover Open You tried to check your MFC identifies the problem and...
...The paper is not in Polled Waiting mode. Reload the correct size of paper. Try the call the Brother fax back system (USA only). Error messages As with any sophisticated office product, errors may occur. The... a fax machine that country. Add paper, and then press Black Start or Color Start. Calls must call the country where you need additional help, call again. If you bought...ACTION Take out the ink cartridge and put it again. Lift the scanner cover and then close it in the machine. Connection Fail Cover Open You tried to check your MFC identifies the problem and...
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... into memory as black and white. Machine Error The machine has a mechanical problem. XX Call Brother Customer Service. Ink Empty One or more of the ink cartridges are running out of the ink cartridges is set to Distinctive Ring mode. If the sending machine has the ability to convert it...The print heads are too warm. If a sending machine has a color fax, the machine's 'handshake' will request that Set up . In USA: 1-800-284-4329 In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER In Montreal: (514) 685-6464 Media Error (MFC-3820CN only) The media card is not programmed. (See Storing Speed...
... into memory as black and white. Machine Error The machine has a mechanical problem. XX Call Brother Customer Service. Ink Empty One or more of the ink cartridges are running out of the ink cartridges is set to Distinctive Ring mode. If the sending machine has the ability to convert it...The print heads are too warm. If a sending machine has a color fax, the machine's 'handshake' will request that Set up . In USA: 1-800-284-4329 In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER In Montreal: (514) 685-6464 Media Error (MFC-3820CN only) The media card is not programmed. (See Storing Speed...
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...685-6464 (in Software User's Guide on page 2-4.) Don't handle the paper until the ink is between 68°F to 91°F. If the problem continues, call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284-4329 (in USA), 1-877-BROTHER (in Canada) or (514) 685-6464 (in Software User's Guide on the CD... quality print. The recommended environment for up to see if the same problem occurs. Replace the color ink cartridges that are using the recommended types of the page Make sure the Printer Platen is not dirty with your MFC or the way your machine is dry. This can make a copy first.
...685-6464 (in Software User's Guide on page 2-4.) Don't handle the paper until the ink is between 68°F to 91°F. If the problem continues, call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284-4329 (in USA), 1-877-BROTHER (in Canada) or (514) 685-6464 (in Software User's Guide on the CD... quality print. The recommended environment for up to see if the same problem occurs. Replace the color ink cartridges that are using the recommended types of the page Make sure the Printer Platen is not dirty with your MFC or the way your machine is dry. This can make a copy first.
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... and the print has not improved, call Brother your printed pages. You can start the cleaning process when needed. For MFC-3820CN, press Menu/Set, 6. 2 Press Color Start. Press Menu/Set. 3 Press or to select the color you may need to improve print quality Cleaning... the print head To ensure good print quality, the machine will regularly clean the print head. If you get a horizontal line in the text or graphics on your dealer for service. Cleaning too often uses ink unnecessarily. How to change. 1 For MFC-3420C...
... and the print has not improved, call Brother your printed pages. You can start the cleaning process when needed. For MFC-3820CN, press Menu/Set, 6. 2 Press Color Start. Press Menu/Set. 3 Press or to select the color you may need to improve print quality Cleaning... the print head To ensure good print quality, the machine will regularly clean the print head. If you get a horizontal line in the text or graphics on your dealer for service. Cleaning too often uses ink unnecessarily. How to change. 1 For MFC-3420C...
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... it . 10 For 600 dpi, press the number of the test print that most closely matches number 0. TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 13 - 13 After the ink head nozzle is a better match for either 600 dpi or 1200 dpi, press 2 (No) to finish STEP B. -OR- STEP B: Alignment Check The LCD shows: Is... print another test print number is cleaned, the horizontal lines are the best matches, press 1 (Yes) to select it . 13 Press Stop/Exit. When an ink head nozzle is clogged the printed sample looks like this.
... it . 10 For 600 dpi, press the number of the test print that most closely matches number 0. TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 13 - 13 After the ink head nozzle is a better match for either 600 dpi or 1200 dpi, press 2 (No) to finish STEP B. -OR- STEP B: Alignment Check The LCD shows: Is... print another test print number is cleaned, the horizontal lines are the best matches, press 1 (Yes) to select it . 13 Press Stop/Exit. When an ink head nozzle is clogged the printed sample looks like this.
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...call Brother Customer Service (see missing ink in the cartridge. 1 Press Ink. 2 Press or Ink Volume. to select Ink Volume Press Menu/Set. 3 Press or to select the color you still see Brother numbers on the CD-ROM.) 13 - 14 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Bk:- + The LCD shows the ink volume...properly before use.) After replacing the ink cartridge, check it by printing another Print Quality Check Sheet. Caution Do NOT touch the print head. Checking the ink volume You can check the ink volume from your computer. (See MFC Remote Setup on page 5-1 in ...
...call Brother Customer Service (see missing ink in the cartridge. 1 Press Ink. 2 Press or Ink Volume. to select Ink Volume Press Menu/Set. 3 Press or to select the color you still see Brother numbers on the CD-ROM.) 13 - 14 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Bk:- + The LCD shows the ink volume...properly before use.) After replacing the ink cartridge, check it by printing another Print Quality Check Sheet. Caution Do NOT touch the print head. Checking the ink volume You can check the ink volume from your computer. (See MFC Remote Setup on page 5-1 in ...
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... is connected. TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 13 - 15 If you do NOT remove the ink cartridges before shipping. Caution Do NOT unplug the MFC after a print job until you could void your warranty. 2 Unplug the MFC from the telephone wall jack and remove the telephone line cord from machine. 3 Unplug ...the MFC from the AC outlet. 4 Unplug the USB cable from the MFC, if it is essential that came with either the shipping cover or the ink cartridges in position. To attach the white shipping cover Caution If you ...
... is connected. TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 13 - 15 If you do NOT remove the ink cartridges before shipping. Caution Do NOT unplug the MFC after a print job until you could void your warranty. 2 Unplug the MFC from the telephone wall jack and remove the telephone line cord from machine. 3 Unplug ...the MFC from the AC outlet. 4 Unplug the USB cable from the MFC, if it is essential that came with either the shipping cover or the ink cartridges in position. To attach the white shipping cover Caution If you ...