Users Manual - English
Page 4
...) Canada: http://www.brothermall.com Description Item Laser Fax Toner Laser Fax Drum * 8 MB Expandable Memory Board (For FAX 4750, FAX 5750, MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700) * 16 MB Expandable Memory Board (For FAX 4750, FAX 5750, MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700) Telephone Line Cord Telephone Handset Handset Curled... Manual Software Manual Bundled MFC 8300 Printer Driver is available on Floppy Disks ** Optional Multi-Function Link® Pro software on CD-ROM (or Floppy Disks) for FAX 4750, FAX 5750 and MFC 8300 (Floppy Disks include MFL Pro and PaperPort® for Brother only) TN-430 (...
...) Canada: http://www.brothermall.com Description Item Laser Fax Toner Laser Fax Drum * 8 MB Expandable Memory Board (For FAX 4750, FAX 5750, MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700) * 16 MB Expandable Memory Board (For FAX 4750, FAX 5750, MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700) Telephone Line Cord Telephone Handset Handset Curled... Manual Software Manual Bundled MFC 8300 Printer Driver is available on Floppy Disks ** Optional Multi-Function Link® Pro software on CD-ROM (or Floppy Disks) for FAX 4750, FAX 5750 and MFC 8300 (Floppy Disks include MFL Pro and PaperPort® for Brother only) TN-430 (...
Users Manual - English
Page 15
... Config 13-5 Other Config 13-6 Console Config Category 13-6 Using the Printer Status Monitor Program 13-7 14 USING BROTHER MACHINE AS A PRINTER (FOR MFC 8300, MFC 8600 AND MFC 8700 ONLY 14-1 Special Printing Features 14-1 Windows® Printing 14-1 Popular Printer Emulation Support 14-1 Remote Printer Console Program for DOS 14-1 Bi-directional Parallel Interface 14-1 Enhanced Memory...
... Config 13-5 Other Config 13-6 Console Config Category 13-6 Using the Printer Status Monitor Program 13-7 14 USING BROTHER MACHINE AS A PRINTER (FOR MFC 8300, MFC 8600 AND MFC 8700 ONLY 14-1 Special Printing Features 14-1 Windows® Printing 14-1 Popular Printer Emulation Support 14-1 Remote Printer Console Program for DOS 14-1 Bi-directional Parallel Interface 14-1 Enhanced Memory...
Users Manual - English
Page 16
... 14-6 Printer Operation Keys 14-7 On/Off Line Key 14-7 FF/Cont Key 14-7 Print Priority Key 14-7 Test/Reset Key 14-7 Printing the Internal Font List...Printer 15-1 For the Fax 15-1 Network (LAN) Board (Option) (For FAX 5750 and MFC 8700 Only 15-1 Paper Cassette #2 (Option) (For FAX 4750 and MFC 8600 Only 15-2 Multi-Function Link® Pro (Option) (For FAX 4750, FAX 5750 and MFC 8300...STAR® Compliance Statement 16-2 Industry Canada Compliance Statement (For Canada Only) .... 16-3 Laser Safety (For 110-120V Models Only 16-3 FDA Regulations 16-3 Manufactured 16-3 Important Safety ...
... 14-6 Printer Operation Keys 14-7 On/Off Line Key 14-7 FF/Cont Key 14-7 Print Priority Key 14-7 Test/Reset Key 14-7 Printing the Internal Font List...Printer 15-1 For the Fax 15-1 Network (LAN) Board (Option) (For FAX 5750 and MFC 8700 Only 15-1 Paper Cassette #2 (Option) (For FAX 4750 and MFC 8600 Only 15-2 Multi-Function Link® Pro (Option) (For FAX 4750, FAX 5750 and MFC 8300...STAR® Compliance Statement 16-2 Industry Canada Compliance Statement (For Canada Only) .... 16-3 Laser Safety (For 110-120V Models Only 16-3 FDA Regulations 16-3 Manufactured 16-3 Important Safety ...
Users Manual - English
Page 17
... Bi-Directional Parallel Ports (nibble and byte modes 17-14 Machine Connect Failure or Bi-Directional Communication Error 17-15 Brother HL-6/6V/10h/630series/660series/960/1260/WL-660: 17-15 EPSON ActionLaser 1100 / 1400 17-15 HP LaserJet ...POWER MACINTOSH® G3 OR IMAC™ (FOR MFC 8300 ONLY 18-1 For USB equipped Apple New Power Macintosh G3 or iMac with Mac OS 8.5/8.6 18-1 Install Brother Printer Driver for MFC 8300 18-1 SPECIFICATIONS S-1 Product Description S-1 Fax Specifications S-1 Printer Specifications S-2 Electrical and Environment S-3 Parallel Interface Specifications...
... Bi-Directional Parallel Ports (nibble and byte modes 17-14 Machine Connect Failure or Bi-Directional Communication Error 17-15 Brother HL-6/6V/10h/630series/660series/960/1260/WL-660: 17-15 EPSON ActionLaser 1100 / 1400 17-15 HP LaserJet ...POWER MACINTOSH® G3 OR IMAC™ (FOR MFC 8300 ONLY 18-1 For USB equipped Apple New Power Macintosh G3 or iMac with Mac OS 8.5/8.6 18-1 Install Brother Printer Driver for MFC 8300 18-1 SPECIFICATIONS S-1 Product Description S-1 Fax Specifications S-1 Printer Specifications S-2 Electrical and Environment S-3 Parallel Interface Specifications...
Users Manual - English
Page 22
... the printer mode when shift is low, so you access the function and 7 Hold programming mode. Also right through "32" One Touch numbers. Lets you dial telephone and fax numbers without lifting the handset. operate your machine. 6 Hook 3 Programming Keys: Lets you adjust speaker, ring and handset volume. 1-4 INTRODUCTION MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC...
... the printer mode when shift is low, so you access the function and 7 Hold programming mode. Also right through "32" One Touch numbers. Lets you dial telephone and fax numbers without lifting the handset. operate your machine. 6 Hook 3 Programming Keys: Lets you adjust speaker, ring and handset volume. 1-4 INTRODUCTION MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC...
Users Manual - English
Page 23
... ratio you selected. Photo This key is in the dialing memory. Answer Mode Indicator Lights These LEDs show the resolution mode you can turn the printer online (ready to receive PC data) and offline (not ready to print the data that fits the size of 1%. FF/Cont When the LCD...On/Off Line This key is pressed together with Shift, it clears the data from the printer memory, cancels an error status, and then resets and restores the machine to print a test page. When the printer is used to the factory default settings. 16 Facsimile Function Keys/LEDs: Resolution Indicator Lights ...
... ratio you selected. Photo This key is in the dialing memory. Answer Mode Indicator Lights These LEDs show the resolution mode you can turn the printer online (ready to receive PC data) and offline (not ready to print the data that fits the size of 1%. FF/Cont When the LCD...On/Off Line This key is pressed together with Shift, it clears the data from the printer memory, cancels an error status, and then resets and restores the machine to print a test page. When the printer is used to the factory default settings. 16 Facsimile Function Keys/LEDs: Resolution Indicator Lights ...
Users Manual - English
Page 30
...-216 x 116-356 mm) labels and 2.75-8.5 x 4.57-14 inches (70-216 x 116-356 mm) transparencies We Recommend: Cut sheet: Labels: Transparencies: Xerox 4200 Avery laser label or equivalent 3M CG3300 for laser printers or equivalent Paper Capacity of Paper Cassette Multi-purpose Paper Cassette #1: Front Output Bin: Max.
...-216 x 116-356 mm) labels and 2.75-8.5 x 4.57-14 inches (70-216 x 116-356 mm) transparencies We Recommend: Cut sheet: Labels: Transparencies: Xerox 4200 Avery laser label or equivalent 3M CG3300 for laser printers or equivalent Paper Capacity of Paper Cassette Multi-purpose Paper Cassette #1: Front Output Bin: Max.
Users Manual - English
Page 44
...INTERNAL FONT 2. Factory Set - - HIGH Select Moving or Still video signal. FACTORY SET 2. HEX DUMP MODE Description You can print resident fonts to the factory default settings. VIDEO TYPE 3. MOVING Select the size for printed video 5.75" x 4.25" capture frames. Printer Functions (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC... 8700 Only) 1. Page 14-8 14-8 2. Page 14-8 14-8 3. Video Functions (For MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) Function Description Factory Set Page 1. QUALITY 2....
...INTERNAL FONT 2. Factory Set - - HIGH Select Moving or Still video signal. FACTORY SET 2. HEX DUMP MODE Description You can print resident fonts to the factory default settings. VIDEO TYPE 3. MOVING Select the size for printed video 5.75" x 4.25" capture frames. Printer Functions (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC... 8700 Only) 1. Page 14-8 14-8 2. Page 14-8 14-8 3. Video Functions (For MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) Function Description Factory Set Page 1. QUALITY 2....
Users Manual - English
Page 99
...174; on your PC, you must first follow the steps in 1 multi-function center. Using the Brother Machine with Your PC The MFC 8300 is for the MFC 8300. 12 Setting Up Brother Machine and PC to install the Brother printer driver from the bundled CD-ROM If you have a FAX 4750, FAX 5750 or... MFC 8300 and purchased the optional Multi-Function Link® Pro accessory (PCI-3CD), the machine becomes a 6 in ...
...174; on your PC, you must first follow the steps in 1 multi-function center. Using the Brother Machine with Your PC The MFC 8300 is for the MFC 8300. 12 Setting Up Brother Machine and PC to install the Brother printer driver from the bundled CD-ROM If you have a FAX 4750, FAX 5750 or... MFC 8300 and purchased the optional Multi-Function Link® Pro accessory (PCI-3CD), the machine becomes a 6 in ...
Users Manual - English
Page 100
... requirements you are using and your Windows® version 12 - 2 SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC If you need to set of disks, you must tell the Brother Representative the version of Windows® you need a Floppy Disk version for the MFC 8300's Printer Driver (DSK8331 for Windows® 3.1x or DSK8395 for Windows® 98...
... requirements you are using and your Windows® version 12 - 2 SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC If you need to set of disks, you must tell the Brother Representative the version of Windows® you need a Floppy Disk version for the MFC 8300's Printer Driver (DSK8331 for Windows® 3.1x or DSK8395 for Windows® 98...
Users Manual - English
Page 102
4 Select [Recommended] and click Next. Installing Brother Printer Driver Using USB Cable 1 Insert the Printer driver CD-ROM. 2 Select Specify a location and remove the other check marks, then click Browse to locate the file. 3 Double-click on the CD icon and click on the Win98usb folder, then click OK. 12 - 4 SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC
4 Select [Recommended] and click Next. Installing Brother Printer Driver Using USB Cable 1 Insert the Printer driver CD-ROM. 2 Select Specify a location and remove the other check marks, then click Browse to locate the file. 3 Double-click on the CD icon and click on the Win98usb folder, then click OK. 12 - 4 SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC
Users Manual - English
Page 103
SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC 12 - 5 4 Click Next. 5 Select [Recommended] and click Next. 6 Confirm the choice is Brother MFL Pro Printer II and click Next.
SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC 12 - 5 4 Click Next. 5 Select [Recommended] and click Next. 6 Confirm the choice is Brother MFL Pro Printer II and click Next.
Users Manual - English
Page 104
7 Select BRUSB: USB Printer Port and click Next. 8 Type Brother MFL Pro Printer II as the name of printer and click Next. 9 Select Yes [Recommended] and click Finish. 12 - 6 SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC
7 Select BRUSB: USB Printer Port and click Next. 8 Type Brother MFL Pro Printer II as the name of printer and click Next. 9 Select Yes [Recommended] and click Finish. 12 - 6 SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC
Users Manual - English
Page 105
This completes the installation of the Printer and its USB driver. SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC 12 - 7 10 After completing the test print, click Yes. 11 Click Finish.
This completes the installation of the Printer and its USB driver. SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC 12 - 7 10 After completing the test print, click Yes. 11 Click Finish.
Users Manual - English
Page 106
For the MFC 8600 and MFC 8700, you install the Brother True Type Fonts, more types of fonts will be available for Windows® applications. For Windows® 3.1x: 1 Insert the Brother CD-ROM for True Type Fonts. 2 Click on Start, then Settings, and select Control Panel. 3 In the...Printer Driver installation, or manually at a later time. button. 6 Select your CD-ROM drive and select the font folder. 6 Select the fonts you want to install and click the OK button. Manually Installing True Type Fonts For the MFC 8300, you want to install and click the OK button. 12 - 8 SETUP BROTHER...
For the MFC 8600 and MFC 8700, you install the Brother True Type Fonts, more types of fonts will be available for Windows® applications. For Windows® 3.1x: 1 Insert the Brother CD-ROM for True Type Fonts. 2 Click on Start, then Settings, and select Control Panel. 3 In the...Printer Driver installation, or manually at a later time. button. 6 Select your CD-ROM drive and select the font folder. 6 Select the fonts you want to install and click the OK button. Manually Installing True Type Fonts For the MFC 8300, you want to install and click the OK button. 12 - 8 SETUP BROTHER...
Users Manual - English
Page 107
... the wire clips. 3 Connect the interface cable to the printer port of your computer's parallel printer port, see "Update Device Driver Wizard", click Next to bypass the Windows® Plug and Play Printer Driver screens, followed by Finish. SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC 12 - 9 and click OK, so ...Windows® will not prompt you connect Brother machine to PC. If you are using Windows® 95, after you ...
... the wire clips. 3 Connect the interface cable to the printer port of your computer's parallel printer port, see "Update Device Driver Wizard", click Next to bypass the Windows® Plug and Play Printer Driver screens, followed by Finish. SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC 12 - 9 and click OK, so ...Windows® will not prompt you connect Brother machine to PC. If you are using Windows® 95, after you ...
Users Manual - English
Page 108
...File, then Run. If you are using Windows NT® Workstation 4.0 and you are using Windows® 3.1x: s Insert the Brother CD-ROM for the MFC 8300 printer driver into your CD-ROM drive. 2 Enter the command for your version of Windows®: If you are using Windows® 95... when you are not logged-in as the Administrator, an error message will appear explaining the problem. 12 - 10 S E T U P B R O T H E R M A C H I N E W I T H P C Installing Brother Printer Driver (For Parallel Interface) (For Windows® 95/98 and Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 Only) 1 Insert the...
...File, then Run. If you are using Windows NT® Workstation 4.0 and you are using Windows® 3.1x: s Insert the Brother CD-ROM for the MFC 8300 printer driver into your CD-ROM drive. 2 Enter the command for your version of Windows®: If you are using Windows® 95... when you are not logged-in as the Administrator, an error message will appear explaining the problem. 12 - 10 S E T U P B R O T H E R M A C H I N E W I T H P C Installing Brother Printer Driver (For Parallel Interface) (For Windows® 95/98 and Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 Only) 1 Insert the...
Users Manual - English
Page 109
S E T U P B R O T H E R M A C H I N E W I T H P C 12 - 11 The last step will be to restart Windows® and access the Software Installation window again to install the next application. 3 Click on "Install MFC Printer Driver" and follow the instructions on the screen. A window appears listing the options: For each application you install, click on that name in the Software Installation window and follow the prompts on the screen.
S E T U P B R O T H E R M A C H I N E W I T H P C 12 - 11 The last step will be to restart Windows® and access the Software Installation window again to install the next application. 3 Click on "Install MFC Printer Driver" and follow the instructions on the screen. A window appears listing the options: For each application you install, click on that name in the Software Installation window and follow the prompts on the screen.
Users Manual - English
Page 111
...overrides the settings made by the RPC, you to change various printer settings such as emulation, print quality, fonts, page setup etc., from your computer screen. Printer driver supported in Emulation mode to Use Brother machine with Your DOS Application Software Before working with your application software...is useful for the FAX 4750 and FAX 5750. The Remote Printer Console (RPC) is NOT available for application software that does not control the printer's settings and features. 13 For DOS Users (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) DOS printing is a utility program that can run...
...overrides the settings made by the RPC, you to change various printer settings such as emulation, print quality, fonts, page setup etc., from your computer screen. Printer driver supported in Emulation mode to Use Brother machine with Your DOS Application Software Before working with your application software...is useful for the FAX 4750 and FAX 5750. The Remote Printer Console (RPC) is NOT available for application software that does not control the printer's settings and features. 13 For DOS Users (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) DOS printing is a utility program that can run...
Users Manual - English
Page 112
...the instructions from the installer. 13 - 2 FOR DOS USERS Printer Status Monitor Program This utility program can also operate the program with the keyboard.) Follow these steps to install the remote printer console program: 1 Make sure your Brother machine is connected to your computer and it is set to ...Online. 2 Start your computer and go to the DOS prompt. 3 Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 4 At the DOS prompt (C:\>) type x: (Substitute the drive letter of your printer's status using bi-directional parallel communications. the mouse driver must be installed. (You ...
...the instructions from the installer. 13 - 2 FOR DOS USERS Printer Status Monitor Program This utility program can also operate the program with the keyboard.) Follow these steps to install the remote printer console program: 1 Make sure your Brother machine is connected to your computer and it is set to ...Online. 2 Start your computer and go to the DOS prompt. 3 Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 4 At the DOS prompt (C:\>) type x: (Substitute the drive letter of your printer's status using bi-directional parallel communications. the mouse driver must be installed. (You ...