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...Consumable and Accessory Items at 1-800-284-4329 for Fax, MFC and DCP and 1-800-276-7746 for the cost of shipping, packing product, and insurance (if you desire). What Brother will do : After contacting Brother or a Brother Authorized Service Center, you may be free from defects in...and Accessory Items); (4) Consumable and Accessory Items that expired in accordance with a copy of your purchase you are responsible for Printers, or to a Brother Authorized Service Center within the applicable warranty period. What is made iv For products purchased in, but not limited to floor models...
...Consumable and Accessory Items at 1-800-284-4329 for Fax, MFC and DCP and 1-800-276-7746 for the cost of shipping, packing product, and insurance (if you desire). What Brother will do : After contacting Brother or a Brother Authorized Service Center, you may be free from defects in...and Accessory Items); (4) Consumable and Accessory Items that expired in accordance with a copy of your purchase you are responsible for Printers, or to a Brother Authorized Service Center within the applicable warranty period. What is made iv For products purchased in, but not limited to floor models...
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...routine maintenance 11-1 Troubleshooting 11-1 Error messages 11-1 Document jams (MFC-420CN only 11-5 Document is jammed in the top of the ADF unit..... 11-5 Document is jammed inside the ADF unit 11-5 Printer jam or paper jam 11-6 Paper is jammed inside the paper tray... 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...
...routine maintenance 11-1 Troubleshooting 11-1 Error messages 11-1 Document jams (MFC-420CN only 11-5 Document is jammed in the top of the ADF unit..... 11-5 Document is jammed inside the ADF unit 11-5 Printer jam or paper jam 11-6 Paper is jammed inside the paper tray... 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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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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...types before purchasing large quantities. Recommended Paper To get the best print quality for the settings you print on Brother glossy paper, load the instruction sheet included with the glossy paper in the MFC. For best results, use the recommended paper. ■ When you print on transparencies. You can be ... the type of the paper immediately after printing; the surface may not be sure to select the proper media in the "Basic" tab of the printer driver or in the Paper Type setting of the menu (Menu/Set, 1, 2). ■ When you 've chosen, always set the Paper Type to...
...types before purchasing large quantities. Recommended Paper To get the best print quality for the settings you print on Brother glossy paper, load the instruction sheet included with the glossy paper in the MFC. For best results, use the recommended paper. ■ When you print on transparencies. You can be ... the type of the paper immediately after printing; the surface may not be sure to select the proper media in the "Basic" tab of the printer driver or in the Paper Type setting of the menu (Menu/Set, 1, 2). ■ When you 've chosen, always set the Paper Type to...
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...document. Avoid touching the shiny (coated) side. Load glossy paper with a short grain 1 - 10 INTRODUCTION Use only transparencies recommended for laser printers/copiers may cause decreased output quality. or longer 0.08 in . Do not use paper: ■ that are damaged, curled, wrinkled, or...Transparencies designed for inkjet printing. or longer ■ that are extremely shiny or highly textured ■ that were previously printed by a printer ■ that cannot be arranged uniformly when stacked ■ that are made with the shiny side facing down. ■ Avoid touching...
...document. Avoid touching the shiny (coated) side. Load glossy paper with a short grain 1 - 10 INTRODUCTION Use only transparencies recommended for laser printers/copiers may cause decreased output quality. or longer 0.08 in . Do not use paper: ■ that are damaged, curled, wrinkled, or...Transparencies designed for inkjet printing. or longer ■ that are extremely shiny or highly textured ■ that were previously printed by a printer ■ that cannot be arranged uniformly when stacked ■ that are made with the shiny side facing down. ■ Avoid touching...
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JE4 Envelope 4.1" x 9.3" (105 x 235 mm) - A4 8.3" x 11.7" (210 x 297 mm) - Printer Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Post Card 2 5.8" x 7.9" (148 x 200 mm) - (...
JE4 Envelope 4.1" x 9.3" (105 x 235 mm) - A4 8.3" x 11.7" (210 x 297 mm) - Printer Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Post Card 2 5.8" x 7.9" (148 x 200 mm) - (...
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... The printable area depends on the settings in . , *1 When you set the Borderless feature to On. The figures below show the unprintable areas on the Printer driver settings. Cut Sheet Paper 3 4 1 Envelopes 3 4 1 2 2 ■ unprintable area 1Top 2Bottom 3Left 4Right Cut Sheet 0.12 in. (0 in.)*1 0.12 in. (0 in.)*1 0.12 in. (0 in.)*1 0.12...
... The printable area depends on the settings in . , *1 When you set the Borderless feature to On. The figures below show the unprintable areas on the Printer driver settings. Cut Sheet Paper 3 4 1 Envelopes 3 4 1 2 2 ■ unprintable area 1Top 2Bottom 3Left 4Right Cut Sheet 0.12 in. (0 in.)*1 0.12 in. (0 in.)*1 0.12 in. (0 in.)*1 0.12...
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... in progress finish and then try again. Out of Memory You can turn off Fax Storage. (See Setting Fax Storage on page 6-3.) -OR- (MFC-420CN only) Print the faxes that is busy. To gain extra memory, you dialed does not Response/Busy answer or is not programmed. Not Registered You... tried to access a Speed Dial number that are in the memory. (See Printing a fax from the memory (MFC-420CN only) on page 4-5.) (Printing operation in process) Reduce print resolution. (See Printer jam or paper jam on page 5-1.) (Fax sending or copy operation in process) Press Stop/Exit and wait until the...
... in progress finish and then try again. Out of Memory You can turn off Fax Storage. (See Setting Fax Storage on page 6-3.) -OR- (MFC-420CN only) Print the faxes that is busy. To gain extra memory, you dialed does not Response/Busy answer or is not programmed. Not Registered You... tried to access a Speed Dial number that are in the memory. (See Printing a fax from the memory (MFC-420CN only) on page 4-5.) (Printing operation in process) Reduce print resolution. (See Printer jam or paper jam on page 5-1.) (Fax sending or copy operation in process) Press Stop/Exit and wait until the...
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Paper Tray 2 Pull out the jammed paper to remove it is jammed inside the paper tray 1 Pull the paper tray out of the MFC. Jammed paper TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 11 - 6 Paper is jammed in the MFC. Printer jam or paper jam Remove the jammed paper depending on where it .
Paper Tray 2 Pull out the jammed paper to remove it is jammed inside the paper tray 1 Pull the paper tray out of the MFC. Jammed paper TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 11 - 6 Paper is jammed in the MFC. Printer jam or paper jam Remove the jammed paper depending on where it .
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...matches the type of paper you are using. (See Media Type on both the MFC and your MFC If you think there is between 68°F to 'Slow Drying Paper' in text or graphics. In the printer driver 'Basic' tab, click 'Settings', and check 'Enhanced Normal Printing'. If .... Cartridge expiration dates are printed on page 1-14.) 11 - 9 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com. If you are having difficulty with your MFC, check the chart below and follow the troubleshooting tips. Try using plain paper, use the 'Enhanced Normal Printing' mode ...
...matches the type of paper you are using. (See Media Type on both the MFC and your MFC If you think there is between 68°F to 'Slow Drying Paper' in text or graphics. In the printer driver 'Basic' tab, click 'Settings', and check 'Enhanced Normal Printing'. If .... Cartridge expiration dates are printed on page 1-14.) 11 - 9 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com. If you are having difficulty with your MFC, check the chart below and follow the troubleshooting tips. Try using plain paper, use the 'Enhanced Normal Printing' mode ...
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... 'Basic' tab. Changing the printer driver setting may be caused by static or interference on page 1-14.) Try setting the Display setting to print more than normal printing. The printouts are the same. MFC feeds multiple pages Printed pages are some dense lines. If the copy looks good...the other settings of sentences are not loaded in the Basic tab of the printer driver. The sender's scanner may improve the print speed. Make sure the Printer Platen is not dirty with ink. (See Cleaning the MFC printer platen on page 11-23.) Make sure you want to '256 colors.'...
... 'Basic' tab. Changing the printer driver setting may be caused by static or interference on page 1-14.) Try setting the Display setting to print more than normal printing. The printouts are the same. MFC feeds multiple pages Printed pages are some dense lines. If the copy looks good...the other settings of sentences are not loaded in the Basic tab of the printer driver. The sender's scanner may improve the print speed. Make sure the Printer Platen is not dirty with ink. (See Cleaning the MFC printer platen on page 11-23.) Make sure you want to '256 colors.'...
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Printer Platen Clean Here Paper Feed Star Wheel Do NOT Touch! 11 - 23 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Cleaning the MFC printer platen ■ Be careful not to touch the paper feed star wheels or encoder film. ■ Be sure to unplug the MFC from the AC power outlet before cleaning the printer platen. ■ If ink is scattered on or around the printer platen be sure to wipe it off with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. Encoder Film Do NOT Touch!
Printer Platen Clean Here Paper Feed Star Wheel Do NOT Touch! 11 - 23 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Cleaning the MFC printer platen ■ Be careful not to touch the paper feed star wheels or encoder film. ■ Be sure to unplug the MFC from the AC power outlet before cleaning the printer platen. ■ If ink is scattered on or around the printer platen be sure to wipe it off with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. Encoder Film Do NOT Touch!
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... Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) (MFC-420CN only) Paper Tray Printer Type Print Method LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Power Source Power Consumption Dimensions 8 MB (MFC-210C) 16 MB (MFC-420CN) Up to 10 pages 100 Sheets (20 lb) Ink Jet Piezo with 74 × 5 nozzles 16 characters × 1 line (MFC-210C) 16 characters × 2 lines (MFC-420CN) 100 - 120V AC...
... Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) (MFC-420CN only) Paper Tray Printer Type Print Method LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Power Source Power Consumption Dimensions 8 MB (MFC-210C) 16 MB (MFC-420CN) Up to 10 pages 100 Sheets (20 lb) Ink Jet Piezo with 74 × 5 nozzles 16 characters × 1 line (MFC-210C) 16 characters × 2 lines (MFC-420CN) 100 - 120V AC...
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...inches)* * When you set the Borderless feature to 15 pages/minute (Color)* * Based on Brother standard pattern. This interface is no longer than 6 feet (2.0 m).* Ethernet UTP cable category 5 or greater. * Your MFC has a Full-Speed USB 2.0 interface. S - 7 SPECIFICATIONS up to 20 pages/minute ... resolution and quality and print media. Printer Printer Driver Resolution Print Speed Printing Width Disk-Based Fonts Borderless Interfaces USB LAN cable (MFC-420CN only) Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional and XP driver supporting Brother Native Compression mode and bi-directional capability...
...inches)* * When you set the Borderless feature to 15 pages/minute (Color)* * Based on Brother standard pattern. This interface is no longer than 6 feet (2.0 m).* Ethernet UTP cable category 5 or greater. * Your MFC has a Full-Speed USB 2.0 interface. S - 7 SPECIFICATIONS up to 20 pages/minute ... resolution and quality and print media. Printer Printer Driver Resolution Print Speed Printing Width Disk-Based Fonts Borderless Interfaces USB LAN cable (MFC-420CN only) Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional and XP driver supporting Brother Native Compression mode and bi-directional capability...
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...4-1 Easy Receive 4-4 fax redial 3-2 transmission 3-5 B Broadcasting 3-11 setting up Groups for ........5-3 Brother accessories and supplies .....ii Brother numbers i Customer Service i fax back system ii Frequently asked questions (FAQs i product support i ...Warranties iii, iv, vi C Caller ID A-5 print list A-6 view list A-6 Canceling Fax Forwarding 6-6 fax jobs in memory ......... 3-10 jobs awaiting redial ......... 3-10 Paging 6-6 Cleaning print head 11-14 printer...
...4-1 Easy Receive 4-4 fax redial 3-2 transmission 3-5 B Broadcasting 3-11 setting up Groups for ........5-3 Brother accessories and supplies .....ii Brother numbers i Customer Service i fax back system ii Frequently asked questions (FAQs i product support i ...Warranties iii, iv, vi C Caller ID A-5 print list A-6 view list A-6 Canceling Fax Forwarding 6-6 fax jobs in memory ......... 3-10 jobs awaiting redial ......... 3-10 Paging 6-6 Cleaning print head 11-14 printer...
Quick Setup Guide - English
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... site offering information about your Brother product including FAQs, User's Guides, Driver updates and Tips for using your machine. Brother Support View contact information for Brother Customer Service and how to a computer (e.g. Readme! You can install the printer driver, scanner driver and Presto...User's Guide for features available when connected to locate a Brother Authorized Service Center. Printing and Scanning). 12 Start Here You can get important information and troubleshooting tips. MFL-Pro Suite includes Printer Driver, Scanner Driver, ScanSoft® PaperPort® 9.0SE...
... site offering information about your Brother product including FAQs, User's Guides, Driver updates and Tips for using your machine. Brother Support View contact information for Brother Customer Service and how to a computer (e.g. Readme! You can install the printer driver, scanner driver and Presto...User's Guide for features available when connected to locate a Brother Authorized Service Center. Printing and Scanning). 12 Start Here You can get important information and troubleshooting tips. MFL-Pro Suite includes Printer Driver, Scanner Driver, ScanSoft® PaperPort® 9.0SE...
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...ScanSoft on-line Registration screen is displayed, make your computer. 16 If the installation is now complete. The MFL-Pro Suite, Brother Printer driver and Scanner driver have been installed and the installation is unsuccessful try installing again using the Repair MFL-Pro Suite option from ...Me/2000 Professional/XP) 0 Lift the scanner cover to appear. A Turn on the machine by plugging in the power cord. The installation of the Brother drivers will be shown. It will take a few seconds for a while. The installation screens appear one after another, please wait for the installation ...
...ScanSoft on-line Registration screen is displayed, make your computer. 16 If the installation is now complete. The MFL-Pro Suite, Brother Printer driver and Scanner driver have been installed and the installation is unsuccessful try installing again using the Repair MFL-Pro Suite option from ...Me/2000 Professional/XP) 0 Lift the scanner cover to appear. A Turn on the machine by plugging in the power cord. The installation of the Brother drivers will be shown. It will take a few seconds for a while. The installation screens appear one after another, please wait for the installation ...
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The MFL-Pro Suite, Brother Network Printer driver, Network Scanner driver and Network PhotoCapture Center™ have been installed and the installation is not supported. Setting Up the Machine Installing the Driver & Software Windows® Network D Click Finish to restart your computer. For network installations the Repair MFL-Pro Suite selection from the main menu is now complete. 19 For Network Users E After restarting the computer, the Installation Diagnostics will run automatically and the installation results window will be shown.
The MFL-Pro Suite, Brother Network Printer driver, Network Scanner driver and Network PhotoCapture Center™ have been installed and the installation is not supported. Setting Up the Machine Installing the Driver & Software Windows® Network D Click Finish to restart your computer. For network installations the Repair MFL-Pro Suite selection from the main menu is now complete. 19 For Network Users E After restarting the computer, the Installation Diagnostics will run automatically and the installation results window will be shown.
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... appears, select your Macintosh®. 10 and then see the Software User's Guide Chapter 8 for Mac OS® X, please visit at: http://solutions.brother.com) 1 Turn off and unplug the machine from the AC outlet and disconnect it from Step 1 "Setting Up the Machine" on selecting what machine... installed version of the ink cartridge slots, as shown below. For Mac OS® X 10.2.0 to 10.2.3 user, please upgrade to install the printer driver, Scanner driver and Remote Setup program. The DeviceSelector window will find the USB socket above and to install. You will not appear if the...
... appears, select your Macintosh®. 10 and then see the Software User's Guide Chapter 8 for Mac OS® X, please visit at: http://solutions.brother.com) 1 Turn off and unplug the machine from the AC outlet and disconnect it from Step 1 "Setting Up the Machine" on selecting what machine... installed version of the ink cartridge slots, as shown below. For Mac OS® X 10.2.0 to 10.2.3 user, please upgrade to install the printer driver, Scanner driver and Remote Setup program. The DeviceSelector window will find the USB socket above and to install. You will not appear if the...
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You can easily scan, share and organize photos and documents using Presto!® PageManager®. The MFL-Pro Suite, Brother Printer driver, Scanner driver and Remote Setup Program have been installed and the installation is now complete. Presto!® PageManager® ... and the installation is now complete. 22 H To install Presto!® PageManager®, click the Presto! G Select Quit Printer Setup Utility from the Printer Setup Utility menu. F Select MFC-XXXX (XXXX is your model name), and then click Add. PageManager icon and follow the on-screen instructions. Step 2 ...
You can easily scan, share and organize photos and documents using Presto!® PageManager®. The MFL-Pro Suite, Brother Printer driver, Scanner driver and Remote Setup Program have been installed and the installation is now complete. Presto!® PageManager® ... and the installation is now complete. 22 H To install Presto!® PageManager®, click the Presto! G Select Quit Printer Setup Utility from the Printer Setup Utility menu. F Select MFC-XXXX (XXXX is your model name), and then click Add. PageManager icon and follow the on-screen instructions. Step 2 ...