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JQA-0340 UF72440013 Printed in the USA or CANADA only. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 Brother International Corporation 200 Cottontail Lane, Somerset, NJ 08875-6714, U.S.A. BSI Certificate of registration No. Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1 rue Hôtel de Ville, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, ...FAX OPTIONS (Only for MFC 4550) Chapter 9: MESSAGE CENTER MODE SETTINGS (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) Chapter 10: USING THE MFC AS A PRINTER Chapter 11: PRINTING REPORTS AND LISTS Chapter 12: HOW TO USE THE COPY FUNCTION Chapter 13: REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT Chapter...
JQA-0340 UF72440013 Printed in the USA or CANADA only. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 Brother International Corporation 200 Cottontail Lane, Somerset, NJ 08875-6714, U.S.A. BSI Certificate of registration No. Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1 rue Hôtel de Ville, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, ...FAX OPTIONS (Only for MFC 4550) Chapter 9: MESSAGE CENTER MODE SETTINGS (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) Chapter 10: USING THE MFC AS A PRINTER Chapter 11: PRINTING REPORTS AND LISTS Chapter 12: HOW TO USE THE COPY FUNCTION Chapter 13: REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT Chapter...
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Warning When shipping the MFC, the DRUM UNIT assembly including the TONER CARTRIDGE must ship your MFC, carefully package the MFC to the machine and will cause severe damage to avoid any reason you save and use the original packaging. It is recommended that you ... and place it in the zip lock bag during transit. Repack the Machine (MFC). The MFC should be removed from the machine (MFC) and placed in the zip lock bag. 3. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 Shipment of the Multi-Function Center (MFC) If for any damage during shipping, will VOID THE WARRANTY. 1. Remove the...
Warning When shipping the MFC, the DRUM UNIT assembly including the TONER CARTRIDGE must ship your MFC, carefully package the MFC to the machine and will cause severe damage to avoid any reason you save and use the original packaging. It is recommended that you ... and place it in the zip lock bag during transit. Repack the Machine (MFC). The MFC should be removed from the machine (MFC) and placed in the zip lock bag. 3. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 Shipment of the Multi-Function Center (MFC) If for any damage during shipping, will VOID THE WARRANTY. 1. Remove the...
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...OF CONTENTS Restoring to Do When You Get a MEMORY FULL Message while Sorting Multiple Copies (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC 10-14 11. PRINTING REPORTS AND LISTS 11-1 How to Print Reports and Lists 11-2 Activity...)... 12-3 • What to the Factory Default Settings (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC 10-13 Printing PC Data in Hexadecimal (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 12-4 Reducing and Enlarging Copies 12-4 Copying a Photograph 12-6 13.REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM U N I T 13-1 Toner Empty Indicator 13-1 Replacing the Toner Cartridge 13-1 Replacing the Drum Unit 13-5 14.R E G U L A R M ...
...OF CONTENTS Restoring to Do When You Get a MEMORY FULL Message while Sorting Multiple Copies (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC 10-14 11. PRINTING REPORTS AND LISTS 11-1 How to Print Reports and Lists 11-2 Activity...)... 12-3 • What to the Factory Default Settings (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC 10-13 Printing PC Data in Hexadecimal (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 12-4 Reducing and Enlarging Copies 12-4 Copying a Photograph 12-6 13.REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM U N I T 13-1 Toner Empty Indicator 13-1 Replacing the Toner Cartridge 13-1 Replacing the Drum Unit 13-5 14.R E G U L A R M ...
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... , consult with one toner cartridge. REPLACING TONER CARTRIGE AND DRUM UNIT Toner Empty Indicator When the toner cartridge is running low, the display shows CHANGE TONER. The MFC is low. Maintenance 13-1 Replacing the Toner Cartridge The machine can print approximately 2,200 pages with Brother Customer Service. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 13. When the toner cartridge is recommended that...
... , consult with one toner cartridge. REPLACING TONER CARTRIGE AND DRUM UNIT Toner Empty Indicator When the toner cartridge is running low, the display shows CHANGE TONER. The MFC is low. Maintenance 13-1 Replacing the Toner Cartridge The machine can print approximately 2,200 pages with Brother Customer Service. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 13. When the toner cartridge is recommended that...
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...! MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT Follow these steps to avoid spilling and scattering the toner. NOTE • Make sure the top cover is completely open, by its handles and gently lift the drum forward toward you have used the machine, some internal parts of disposable paper to replace the toner cartridge...
...! MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT Follow these steps to avoid spilling and scattering the toner. NOTE • Make sure the top cover is completely open, by its handles and gently lift the drum forward toward you have used the machine, some internal parts of disposable paper to replace the toner cartridge...
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... out. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 3) Gently turn the lever on your machine's warranty. 13-3 Place the used toner cartridge into the machine. WARNING Handle the toner cartridge carefully. Drum unit 4) 4) Remove the old toner cartridge from the drum unit by turning the lever fully to unpack the toner cartridge until it stops.The Toner cartridge toner cartridge can...
... out. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 3) Gently turn the lever on your machine's warranty. 13-3 Place the used toner cartridge into the machine. WARNING Handle the toner cartridge carefully. Drum unit 4) 4) Remove the old toner cartridge from the drum unit by turning the lever fully to unpack the toner cartridge until it stops.The Toner cartridge toner cartridge can...
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MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 6) Gently rock the toner cartridge 6) from side to side five or six times. To ensure that the toner cartridge and the drum unit fit together correctly, make sure that the toner cartridge guide bar is exactly aligned with the guide ...plug in the power cord. Then, turn the lever on the right hand side of the drum unit. Toner cartridge 7) Drum unit 8) 7) Slidethenewtonercartridgeinto the opening on the toner cartridge backward until it stops. 9) 13-4 9) Reinstall the drum unit into the machine and close the top cover...
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 6) Gently rock the toner cartridge 6) from side to side five or six times. To ensure that the toner cartridge and the drum unit fit together correctly, make sure that the toner cartridge guide bar is exactly aligned with the guide ...plug in the power cord. Then, turn the lever on the right hand side of the drum unit. Toner cartridge 7) Drum unit 8) 7) Slidethenewtonercartridgeinto the opening on the toner cartridge backward until it stops. 9) 13-4 9) Reinstall the drum unit into the machine and close the top cover...
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... CHANGE DRUM is estimated at approximately 20,000 pages at 20 page per job and 8,000 pages at 1 page per print job, etc... MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT Replacing the Drum Unit The machine uses a drum unit to replace the drum unit: 1) Turn off the power switch... drum unit. Because we have no control over the many factors that determine the actual drum life, such as temperature, humidity, type of paper and toner that will print may be used the machine, some internal parts of its life. Follow these estimates.
... CHANGE DRUM is estimated at approximately 20,000 pages at 20 page per job and 8,000 pages at 1 page per print job, etc... MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT Replacing the Drum Unit The machine uses a drum unit to replace the drum unit: 1) Turn off the power switch... drum unit. Because we have no control over the many factors that determine the actual drum life, such as temperature, humidity, type of paper and toner that will print may be used the machine, some internal parts of its life. Follow these estimates.
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...with Brother Customer Service. Place the old drum unit into the aluminum bag and discard it according to seal the drum unit tightly so toner powder does not spill out of the unit. Be sure to local regulations. For more information, see "Replacing the Toner Cartridge" Toner cartridge on ...them separated from the drum unit and keep it in a safe place. Old drum unit 13-6 MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 4) 4) Remove the toner cartridge from domestic garbage. • We recommend you place the drum unit on page 13-1~4. Drum unit ...
...with Brother Customer Service. Place the old drum unit into the aluminum bag and discard it according to seal the drum unit tightly so toner powder does not spill out of the unit. Be sure to local regulations. For more information, see "Replacing the Toner Cartridge" Toner cartridge on ...them separated from the drum unit and keep it in a safe place. Old drum unit 13-6 MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 4) 4) Remove the toner cartridge from domestic garbage. • We recommend you place the drum unit on page 13-1~4. Drum unit ...
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... drum unit by its handles, install it off with cold water. 7) Reinstall the toner cartridge into the machine. For more information, see "Replacing the Toner Cartridge" on the power switch or plug 9) in the power cord. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 6) Do NOT remove starter sheet NO! 6) Gently rock the new...
... drum unit by its handles, install it off with cold water. 7) Reinstall the toner cartridge into the machine. For more information, see "Replacing the Toner Cartridge" on the power switch or plug 9) in the power cord. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 6) Do NOT remove starter sheet NO! 6) Gently rock the new...
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Avoid using a slightly damp clean cloth. 3. Gently wipe the scanner window and the toner sensor with isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab. Wipe the gears and electric terminals with a clean ...machine in optimum condition by cleaning it on the panel. 4. When you reconnect these lines later, make sure to replace the toner cartridge and the drum unit during this routine. It may cause a crack on a regular basis. Wipe dirt off the machine ... panel. It is a good idea to connect the power cord first, then the telephone line. 2. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE 14.
Avoid using a slightly damp clean cloth. 3. Gently wipe the scanner window and the toner sensor with isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab. Wipe the gears and electric terminals with a clean ...machine in optimum condition by cleaning it on the panel. 4. When you reconnect these lines later, make sure to replace the toner cartridge and the drum unit during this routine. It may cause a crack on a regular basis. Wipe dirt off the machine ... panel. It is a good idea to connect the power cord first, then the telephone line. 2. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE 14.
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Maintenance 14-4 Leave the toner cartridge installed in the drum unit. Zip lock bag Drum unit Toner cartridge 5. Placethedrumunitandtonercartridgeassemblyintotheziplockbagandsealthe bag completely. Remove the wire extension, document tray, dust cover, paper tray and handset and pack them. 6. Top cover Drum unit 4. Wrapthemachineintheplasticbagandplaceitintheoriginalcartonboxwiththe original packing material. Close the top cover. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE NOTE: Remove the drum unit and toner cartridge.
Maintenance 14-4 Leave the toner cartridge installed in the drum unit. Zip lock bag Drum unit Toner cartridge 5. Placethedrumunitandtonercartridgeassemblyintotheziplockbagandsealthe bag completely. Remove the wire extension, document tray, dust cover, paper tray and handset and pack them. 6. Top cover Drum unit 4. Wrapthemachineintheplasticbagandplaceitintheoriginalcartonboxwiththe original packing material. Close the top cover. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE NOTE: Remove the drum unit and toner cartridge.
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Place any documents (manual and your documentation explaining the reason for shipping the machine) and the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly into the carton box as shown below. 8. Close the carton box and tape it shut. 14-5 MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE 7.
Place any documents (manual and your documentation explaining the reason for shipping the machine) and the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly into the carton box as shown below. 8. Close the carton box and tape it shut. 14-5 MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE 7.
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... automatically will be changed to the following list when you have a problem with your MFC or telephone line. Refer to AUTO if you see an error message on the display. Press FF/Cont. Replace the toner cartridge with a new one . (See page 13-1~4) CHECK PAPER CHECK PAPER SIZE The ...machine is out of paper or the paper is telling you that overflowed the buffer will soon run out. Refill the paper or remove the paper and load it is not properly loaded in alphabetical order. MFC 4550/6550MC...
... automatically will be changed to the following list when you have a problem with your MFC or telephone line. Refer to AUTO if you see an error message on the display. Press FF/Cont. Replace the toner cartridge with a new one . (See page 13-1~4) CHECK PAPER CHECK PAPER SIZE The ...machine is out of paper or the paper is telling you that overflowed the buffer will soon run out. Refill the paper or remove the paper and load it is not properly loaded in alphabetical order. MFC 4550/6550MC...
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... caused a communications error. When the temperature of them. During the cooling down mode. Please check each of the drum unit or toner cartridge becomes too hot, the MFC will be ignored. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) There is cancelled). Open the control panel and remove the documents. (See page 14-6~8) Then close the control panel...
... caused a communications error. When the temperature of them. During the cooling down mode. Please check each of the drum unit or toner cartridge becomes too hot, the MFC will be ignored. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) There is cancelled). Open the control panel and remove the documents. (See page 14-6~8) Then close the control panel...
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.... (ME1000 or ME2000) • Reduce the print resolution or reduce the complexity of your document. Remove the jammed paper. (See page 14-8.) A toner cartridge is busy. Maintenance 16-4 Then contact the Customer Service number listed on page 16-1. The One-Touch key or Speed-Dial number you have reached...the printing area. You will have to program a phone number. (See page 3-6~8) • Press the FF/Cont switch to a fax machine. Reinstall the toner cartridge. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES M MACHINE ERROR XX PRESS STOP KEY Turn off the power.
.... (ME1000 or ME2000) • Reduce the print resolution or reduce the complexity of your document. Remove the jammed paper. (See page 14-8.) A toner cartridge is busy. Maintenance 16-4 Then contact the Customer Service number listed on page 16-1. The One-Touch key or Speed-Dial number you have reached...the printing area. You will have to program a phone number. (See page 3-6~8) • Press the FF/Cont switch to a fax machine. Reinstall the toner cartridge. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES M MACHINE ERROR XX PRESS STOP KEY Turn off the power.
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...send the fax again. Hold the unit horizontally with . If streaks still occur, please contact Brother Customer Service or your local Authorized Service Center for printing may be dirty, or the sending ...thing I can tell you is you go to be free. Come in the sky with the toner cartridge installed. Come in the sky right now, over me . One thing I can tell you is... is you go to check if the problem was caused by a poor telephone connection. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Other Problems When the Receiving Party Says the Picture is ...
...send the fax again. Hold the unit horizontally with . If streaks still occur, please contact Brother Customer Service or your local Authorized Service Center for printing may be dirty, or the sending ...thing I can tell you is you go to be free. Come in the sky with the toner cartridge installed. Come in the sky right now, over me . One thing I can tell you is... is you go to check if the problem was caused by a poor telephone connection. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Other Problems When the Receiving Party Says the Picture is ...
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... it to adjust print density by increasing or decreasing the Print Density function setting you hear the fax tones and then press Start. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES The Print is too Light or too Dark The print density dial is located in the corner under the... is working. 16-6 Maintenance Change the TONE/PULSE setting. (See page 3-1.) You should check all the telephone line connections (such as changing the toner cartridge and drum unit or if the machine has become darker or lighter as conditions change (such as to the handset and to the wall jack...
... it to adjust print density by increasing or decreasing the Print Density function setting you hear the fax tones and then press Start. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES The Print is too Light or too Dark The print density dial is located in the corner under the... is working. 16-6 Maintenance Change the TONE/PULSE setting. (See page 3-1.) You should check all the telephone line connections (such as changing the toner cartridge and drum unit or if the machine has become darker or lighter as conditions change (such as to the handset and to the wall jack...
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... OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Q&A This section contains questions and answers for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) Sometimes I can not print from Windows®. • If you selected it in your application software. • Ifyouusetheoptionalserialinterface,makesuretheserial slide switch... interface settings are correctly set up. (Only for using the supplied Windows® driver, turn the error recovery operation on . • The toner cartridge and drum unit are using your document and try again. • Expand the printer memory by installing one of the optional memory boards. 16-...
... OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Q&A This section contains questions and answers for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) Sometimes I can not print from Windows®. • If you selected it in your application software. • Ifyouusetheoptionalserialinterface,makesuretheserial slide switch... interface settings are correctly set up. (Only for using the supplied Windows® driver, turn the error recovery operation on . • The toner cartridge and drum unit are using your document and try again. • Expand the printer memory by installing one of the optional memory boards. 16-...
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...occurs and the display shows CHANGE DRUM, replace the drum unit with a new one . Dark Stripes or Toner Stains Printed pages have vertical stripes. • Cleanthemachineinteriorandtheprimarycoronawireofthe toner cartridge. White Spots 16-15 See "The Print is too Light or too Dark"on page 14-1~3. • ...still have the same problem and the display shows CHANGE DRUM, replace the drum unit with toner or have white spots in black text and graphics area. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Print Quality Problems NOTICE You will show CHANGE DRUM. White ...
...occurs and the display shows CHANGE DRUM, replace the drum unit with a new one . Dark Stripes or Toner Stains Printed pages have vertical stripes. • Cleanthemachineinteriorandtheprimarycoronawireofthe toner cartridge. White Spots 16-15 See "The Print is too Light or too Dark"on page 14-1~3. • ...still have the same problem and the display shows CHANGE DRUM, replace the drum unit with toner or have white spots in black text and graphics area. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Print Quality Problems NOTICE You will show CHANGE DRUM. White ...