Users Manual - English
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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 the cost of non Brother®-brand parts and Consumable and Accessory Items); (4) Consumable and Accessory Items that expired in accordance ... includes a Machine and Consumable and Accessory Items. Consumable and Accessory Items include but used in , but are responsible for Printers, or to you desire). Supply Brother or the Brother Authorized Service Center with a photocopy of your dated bill of sale. You are not limited to print heads, toner, ...
...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 the cost of non Brother®-brand parts and Consumable and Accessory Items); (4) Consumable and Accessory Items that expired in accordance ... includes a Machine and Consumable and Accessory Items. Consumable and Accessory Items include but used in , but are responsible for Printers, or to you desire). Supply Brother or the Brother Authorized Service Center with a photocopy of your dated bill of sale. You are not limited to print heads, toner, ...
Users Manual - English
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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...
Users Manual - English
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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
Users Manual - English
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...■ Avoid touching the printed surface of paper you print on the instruction sheet. ■ When you use in the MFC. To get the best print quality, we suggest using Brother paper. (See table below.) We recommend using "3M Transparency Film" when you use transparencies or glossy paper, remove each ...sheet immediately 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 print on Brother glossy paper, load the instruction sheet included with the glossy paper in the paper tray first,...
...■ Avoid touching the printed surface of paper you print on the instruction sheet. ■ When you use in the MFC. To get the best print quality, we suggest using Brother paper. (See table below.) We recommend using "3M Transparency Film" when you use transparencies or glossy paper, remove each ...sheet immediately 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 print on Brother glossy paper, load the instruction sheet included with the glossy paper in the paper tray first,...
Users Manual - English
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...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 ... Do not use paper: ■ that are damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped 0.08 in . Use only transparencies recommended for laser printers/copiers may cause decreased output quality. or longer 0.08 in . Keep the paper flat and away from moisture, direct sunlight and heat. ■...
...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 ... Do not use paper: ■ that are damaged, curled, wrinkled, or irregularly shaped 0.08 in . Use only transparencies recommended for laser printers/copiers may cause decreased output quality. or longer 0.08 in . Keep the paper flat and away from moisture, direct sunlight and heat. ■...
Users Manual - English
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... mm) Yes Legal 8 1/2" x 14" (216 x 356 mm) Yes Executive 7 1/4" x 10 1/2" (184 x 267 mm) - Photo L 3 1/2" x 5" (89 x 127 mm) - A6 4.1" x 5.8" (105 x 148 mm) - A5 5.8" x 8.3" (148 x 210 mm) - Printer Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes JIS B5 7.2" x 10.1" (182 x 257...
... mm) Yes Legal 8 1/2" x 14" (216 x 356 mm) Yes Executive 7 1/4" x 10 1/2" (184 x 267 mm) - Photo L 3 1/2" x 5" (89 x 127 mm) - A6 4.1" x 5.8" (105 x 148 mm) - A5 5.8" x 8.3" (148 x 210 mm) - Printer Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes JIS B5 7.2" x 10.1" (182 x 257...
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... and the printable area may vary depending on the type of cut sheet paper and envelopes. 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...
... and the printable area may vary depending on the type of cut sheet paper and envelopes. 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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...on page 6-3.) -OR- (MFC-420CN only) Print the faxes that is jammed in progress finish and then try again. To gain extra memory, you dialed does not Response/Busy answer or is out of paper. ERROR MESSAGES ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE No Paper Fed The MFC is busy. See Printer jam or paper jam... paper 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 11-6. Out of paper (Letter, Legal or A4), and then press Black Start or Color Start. 11 - 3 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE ...
...on page 6-3.) -OR- (MFC-420CN only) Print the faxes that is jammed in progress finish and then try again. To gain extra memory, you dialed does not Response/Busy answer or is out of paper. ERROR MESSAGES ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE No Paper Fed The MFC is busy. See Printer jam or paper jam... paper 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 11-6. Out of paper (Letter, Legal or A4), and then press Black Start or Color Start. 11 - 3 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE ...
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Printer jam or paper jam Remove the jammed paper depending on where it . Paper is jammed in the MFC. 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
Printer jam or paper jam Remove the jammed paper depending on where it . Paper is jammed in the MFC. 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
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White horizontal lines appear in and On/Off key turned On. Cartridge expiration dates are stacked. In the printer driver 'Basic' tab, click 'Settings', and check 'Enhanced Normal Printing'. Characters and lines are printed on page 1-9.) The recommended environment for up ...fresh. DIFFICULTY Printing No printout Poor quality print. Try using the recommended types of plain paper. Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com. Cartridges remain fresh for your MFC is plugged in text or graphics. Clean the print head. (See Cleaning the print head on page 11-14.) Try ...
White horizontal lines appear in and On/Off key turned On. Cartridge expiration dates are stacked. In the printer driver 'Basic' tab, click 'Settings', and check 'Enhanced Normal Printing'. Characters and lines are printed on page 1-9.) The recommended environment for up ...fresh. DIFFICULTY Printing No printout Poor quality print. Try using the recommended types of plain paper. Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com. Cartridges remain fresh for your MFC is plugged in text or graphics. Clean the print head. (See Cleaning the print head on page 11-14.) Try ...
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...Try receiving from another fax machine. Printing appears dirty or ink seems to reduce the print resolution. True2Life® is too slow. Changing the printer driver setting may be caused by static or interference on page 1-14.) Check that the paper size setting in the application and in your machine...when receiving. Check that more quickly, set the Borderless feature off . Please use at least 24 bit color data with ink. (See Cleaning the MFC printer platen on page 11-23.) Make sure you are not loaded in the Basic tab of sentences are using the paper support flap. (See How...
...Try receiving from another fax machine. Printing appears dirty or ink seems to reduce the print resolution. True2Life® is too slow. Changing the printer driver setting may be caused by static or interference on page 1-14.) Check that the paper size setting in the application and in your machine...when receiving. Check that more quickly, set the Borderless feature off . Please use at least 24 bit color data with ink. (See Cleaning the MFC printer platen on page 11-23.) Make sure you are not loaded in the Basic tab of sentences are using the paper support flap. (See How...
Users Manual - English
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Printer Platen Clean Here Paper Feed Star Wheel Do NOT Touch! 11 - 23 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Encoder Film Do NOT Touch! 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.
Printer Platen Clean Here Paper Feed Star Wheel Do NOT Touch! 11 - 23 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Encoder Film Do NOT Touch! 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.
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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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... Letter size in draft mode. S - 7 SPECIFICATIONS 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 Apple® Macintosh...) * Output image quality varies based upon many factors including but not limited to 15 pages/minute (Color)* * Based on Brother standard pattern. up to 20 pages/minute (Mono)* up to input image resolution and quality and print media. Does not include...
... Letter size in draft mode. S - 7 SPECIFICATIONS 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 Apple® Macintosh...) * Output image quality varies based upon many factors including but not limited to 15 pages/minute (Color)* * Based on Brother standard pattern. up to 20 pages/minute (Mono)* up to input image resolution and quality and print media. Does not include...
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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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Install Optional Applications You can install the printer driver, scanner driver and Presto!® PageManager® for Mac OS® 8.6 - 9.2. PaperPort ® 9.0SE is a Web site offering information about your Brother product including FAQs, User's Guides, Driver updates and Tips for ... contact information for viewing scanned documents. You can install the MFL-Pro Suite software and multifunction drivers. Brother Solutions Center You can install the printer driver, scanner driver, remote setup program and Presto!® PageManager® for quick registration of your...
Install Optional Applications You can install the printer driver, scanner driver and Presto!® PageManager® for Mac OS® 8.6 - 9.2. PaperPort ® 9.0SE is a Web site offering information about your Brother product including FAQs, User's Guides, Driver updates and Tips for ... contact information for viewing scanned documents. You can install the MFL-Pro Suite software and multifunction drivers. Brother Solutions Center You can install the printer driver, scanner driver, remote setup program and Presto!® PageManager® for quick registration of your...
Quick Setup Guide - English
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... ScanSoft on -screen instructions. 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 the main ... & Software For USB Interface Cable Users (For Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP) 0 Lift the scanner cover to appear. The installation of the Brother drivers will be shown. D After restarting the computer, the Installation Diagnostics will run automatically and the installation results window will automatically start. Select Repair MFL...
... ScanSoft on -screen instructions. 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 the main ... & Software For USB Interface Cable Users (For Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP) 0 Lift the scanner cover to appear. The installation of the Brother drivers will be shown. D After restarting the computer, the Installation Diagnostics will run automatically and the installation results window will automatically start. Select Repair MFL...
Quick Setup Guide - English
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For network installations the Repair MFL-Pro Suite selection from the main menu is now complete. 19 For Network Users The MFL-Pro Suite, Brother Network Printer driver, Network Scanner driver and Network PhotoCapture Center™ have been installed and the installation is not supported. E After restarting the computer, the Installation Diagnostics will run automatically and the installation results window will be shown. 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 The MFL-Pro Suite, Brother Network Printer driver, Network Scanner driver and Network PhotoCapture Center™ have been installed and the installation is not supported. E After restarting the computer, the Installation Diagnostics will run automatically and the installation results window will be shown. Setting Up the Machine Installing the Driver & Software Windows® Network D Click Finish to restart your computer.
Quick Setup Guide - English
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...and restart your Macintosh®. 7 After the DeviceSelector window appears, connect the USB interface cable to your Macintosh® and then to install the printer driver, Scanner driver and Remote Setup program. To connect the USB cable to its open position. 2. Open the scanner cover to the machine:...machine. You will connect with a symbol. If the language screen appears, select your language. 5 Click MFL-Pro Suite to the left of the Brother Software. s 20 Step 2 Installing the Driver & Software For USB Interface Cable Users For Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater Make sure that...
...and restart your Macintosh®. 7 After the DeviceSelector window appears, connect the USB interface cable to your Macintosh® and then to install the printer driver, Scanner driver and Remote Setup program. To connect the USB cable to its open position. 2. Open the scanner cover to the machine:...machine. You will connect with a symbol. If the language screen appears, select your language. 5 Click MFL-Pro Suite to the left of the Brother Software. s 20 Step 2 Installing the Driver & Software For USB Interface Cable Users For Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater Make sure that...
Quick Setup Guide - English
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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. H To install Presto!® PageManager®,...and follow the on-screen instructions. Presto!® PageManager® has been installed and the installation is now complete. 22 G Select Quit Printer Setup Utility from the Printer Setup Utility menu. Step 2 Installing the Driver & Software For USB Interface Cable Users E Select USB. F Select...
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. H To install Presto!® PageManager®,...and follow the on-screen instructions. Presto!® PageManager® has been installed and the installation is now complete. 22 G Select Quit Printer Setup Utility from the Printer Setup Utility menu. Step 2 Installing the Driver & Software For USB Interface Cable Users E Select USB. F Select...