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... 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 ... 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 ... 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 (...
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... Windows® 3.1x 12-8 Connecting Brother Machine to PC With Bundled Parallel Cable 12-9 Installing Brother Printer Driver (For Parallel Interface) (For Windows® 95/98 and Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 Only 12-10 13 FOR DOS USERS (FOR MFC 8300, MFC 8600 AND MFC 8700 ONLY 13-1 How to Use Brother machine with Your DOS Application Software...
... Windows® 3.1x 12-8 Connecting Brother Machine to PC With Bundled Parallel Cable 12-9 Installing Brother Printer Driver (For Parallel Interface) (For Windows® 95/98 and Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 Only 12-10 13 FOR DOS USERS (FOR MFC 8300, MFC 8600 AND MFC 8700 ONLY 13-1 How to Use Brother machine with Your DOS Application Software...
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...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 ...
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... steps in this chapter to connect the Brother machine to your computer and to Work Together (For MFC 8300 Only) This chapter is a 3 in1 multi-function center-it's a Fax, Copier and Printer. 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...
... steps in this chapter to connect the Brother machine to your computer and to Work Together (For MFC 8300 Only) This chapter is a 3 in1 multi-function center-it's a Fax, Copier and Printer. 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...
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... are using and your Windows® version 12 - 2 SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC Before You Install Brother Printer Driver If You Don't Have a CD-ROM Drive All software is less than 6 feet (1.8 meters) long, or USB cable. If you need a Floppy Disk version for the MFC 8300's Printer Driver (DSK8331 for Windows® 3.1x or DSK8395 for Windows...
... are using and your Windows® version 12 - 2 SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC Before You Install Brother Printer Driver If You Don't Have a CD-ROM Drive All software is less than 6 feet (1.8 meters) long, or USB cable. If you need a Floppy Disk version for the MFC 8300's Printer Driver (DSK8331 for Windows® 3.1x or DSK8395 for Windows...
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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 4 Select [Recommended] and click Next.
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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.
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...MFC 8600 and MFC 8700, you install the Brother True Type Fonts, more types of fonts will be available for Windows® applications. True Type Fonts are the fonts that are used in the Windows® operating systems. If you can install the True Type Fonts during the initial Windows® Printer Driver... Fonts folder. 4 In the Fonts window, select Install New Font... Manually Installing True Type Fonts For the MFC 8300, you want to install and click the OK button. 12 - 8 SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC button. 6 Select your CD-ROM drive and select the font folder. 6 Select the fonts...
...MFC 8600 and MFC 8700, you install the Brother True Type Fonts, more types of fonts will be available for Windows® applications. True Type Fonts are the fonts that are used in the Windows® operating systems. If you can install the True Type Fonts during the initial Windows® Printer Driver... Fonts folder. 4 In the Fonts window, select Install New Font... Manually Installing True Type Fonts For the MFC 8300, you want to install and click the OK button. 12 - 8 SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC button. 6 Select your CD-ROM drive and select the font folder. 6 Select the fonts...
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..." during startup, follow the instructions from the electrical outlet before you may 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 Click Finish when it on the screen. For the location of the PC and secure...
..." during startup, follow the instructions from the electrical outlet before you may 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 Click Finish when it on the screen. For the location of the PC and secure...
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...message will appear on File, then Run. After you insert the Brother CD-ROM, you must type the appropriate command for your CD-ROM drive. If 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... CD-ROM drive.) The Brother LOGO will be displayed on the screen. If you are using Windows NT® Workstation 4.0...
...message will appear on File, then Run. After you insert the Brother CD-ROM, you must type the appropriate command for your CD-ROM drive. If 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... CD-ROM drive.) The Brother LOGO will be displayed on the screen. If you are using Windows NT® Workstation 4.0...
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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. 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.
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.... FOR DOS USERS 13 - 1 Printer driver supported in Emulation mode to be selected with your application software that runs on DOS, check that the Brother machine's name appears in your application software. 13 For DOS Users (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) DOS printing is not ...listed, you must install the printer driver that corresponds to HP LaserJet IIP's emulations. s Be...
.... FOR DOS USERS 13 - 1 Printer driver supported in Emulation mode to be selected with your application software that runs on DOS, check that the Brother machine's name appears in your application software. 13 For DOS Users (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) DOS printing is not ...listed, you must install the printer driver that corresponds to HP LaserJet IIP's emulations. s Be...
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... 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 memory (Terminate-and-Stay Resident ...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 can monitor your CD- x:\>CD DOS...
... 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 memory (Terminate-and-Stay Resident ...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 can monitor your CD- x:\>CD DOS...
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... dedicated printer driver and TrueType™ compatible fonts for Microsoft® Windows® 3.1x, 95/98 and Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 are available on your machine includes the utility program Remote Printer Console (RPC). Popular Printer Emulation Support The machine supports HP LaserJet IIP printer emulation mode. 14 Using Brother Machine as a Printer (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC...
... dedicated printer driver and TrueType™ compatible fonts for Microsoft® Windows® 3.1x, 95/98 and Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 are available on your machine includes the utility program Remote Printer Console (RPC). Popular Printer Emulation Support The machine supports HP LaserJet IIP printer emulation mode. 14 Using Brother Machine as a Printer (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC...
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... to online status. Very thin or very thick paper is Jammed in the Multi-purpose Paper Cassette, page 17-6.) 14 - 2 USING BROTHER MACHINE AS A PRINTER The machine displays the date and time and RECEIVING DATA. You may select the proper paper source, paper size, and page orientation in your... Caution When you use manual duplexing, it loads paper from your application software. (See Acceptable Paper, page 2-5.) Use the manual feed slot for the printer driver.) The machine prints all the even-numbered pages on one side of paper: letter, legal, A4, B5 and A5 plain paper. Your PC sends ...
... to online status. Very thin or very thick paper is Jammed in the Multi-purpose Paper Cassette, page 17-6.) 14 - 2 USING BROTHER MACHINE AS A PRINTER The machine displays the date and time and RECEIVING DATA. You may select the proper paper source, paper size, and page orientation in your... Caution When you use manual duplexing, it loads paper from your application software. (See Acceptable Paper, page 2-5.) Use the manual feed slot for the printer driver.) The machine prints all the even-numbered pages on one side of paper: letter, legal, A4, B5 and A5 plain paper. Your PC sends ...
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...printing automatically. 2 After the first page is printed, the screen displays: MANUAL FEED PRESS FF/CONT Insert the next sheet of the Windows® printer driver and select Manual Feed in the manual feed slot, the machine will be stored in the manual feed slot. 1 Align the paper at the ...will load the first page from the manual feed slot and subsequent pages from the paper cassette. 14 - 4 USING BROTHER MACHINE AS A PRINTER When you have to the width of your printer driver. If you to load the first page. Loading One Sheet of Paper You do not select Manual Feed, and ...
...printing automatically. 2 After the first page is printed, the screen displays: MANUAL FEED PRESS FF/CONT Insert the next sheet of the Windows® printer driver and select Manual Feed in the manual feed slot, the machine will be stored in the manual feed slot. 1 Align the paper at the ...will load the first page from the manual feed slot and subsequent pages from the paper cassette. 14 - 4 USING BROTHER MACHINE AS A PRINTER When you have to the width of your printer driver. If you to load the first page. Loading One Sheet of Paper You do not select Manual Feed, and ...
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... of paper. Let go of the paper as the machine pulls it exits. To prevent the possibility of transparencies smudging as they stack in the printer driver. 2 Send the print data as usual. 3 Lift up , the machine has a straight paper path from the manual feed slot to be printed. 7 When you have... of paper. Printing on thicker paper or card stock. 1 Select manual feed mode in the output bin, remove each page to the rear of the printer. USING BROTHER MACHINE AS A PRINTER 14 - 5
... of paper. Let go of the paper as the machine pulls it exits. To prevent the possibility of transparencies smudging as they stack in the printer driver. 2 Send the print data as usual. 3 Lift up , the machine has a straight paper path from the manual feed slot to be printed. 7 When you have... of paper. Printing on thicker paper or card stock. 1 Select manual feed mode in the output bin, remove each page to the rear of the printer. USING BROTHER MACHINE AS A PRINTER 14 - 5
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...(the downloading is busy. Check the number and try again after setting the True Type mode to "Print as a printer.) The download buffer is not programmed. Set up the One Touch or Speed Dial number. (See pages 7-1~2.) TROUBLESHOOTING AND... ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 17 - 3 MACHINE ERROR XX Machine has a mechanical problem. Turn the power off. Then call Brother Customer Service at USA: 1-800-284-4329 From within Canada: 1-800-853-6660 From within Montreal: 1-514-685-6464... or document you may have installed the Windows® driver, try again. was too long.
...(the downloading is busy. Check the number and try again after setting the True Type mode to "Print as a printer.) The download buffer is not programmed. Set up the One Touch or Speed Dial number. (See pages 7-1~2.) TROUBLESHOOTING AND... ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 17 - 3 MACHINE ERROR XX Machine has a mechanical problem. Turn the power off. Then call Brother Customer Service at USA: 1-800-284-4329 From within Canada: 1-800-853-6660 From within Montreal: 1-514-685-6464... or document you may have installed the Windows® driver, try again. was too long.
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The machine cannot print full pages of the page. may be solved in . Most laser printers have text missing. installed and you are using Windows® 3.1x, Windows® 95/98 or Windows NT® Workstation Version ...printer driver, see the "Windows® Setup Printing Problems" section. The machine prints Your computer is application software. pages have a restricted area that will not accept print. Usually these are installed properly. (See page 2-3.) • The interface cable is securely connected between the machine and computer. (See page 12-3 or 12-9 for MFC 8300...
The machine cannot print full pages of the page. may be solved in . Most laser printers have text missing. installed and you are using Windows® 3.1x, Windows® 95/98 or Windows NT® Workstation Version ...printer driver, see the "Windows® Setup Printing Problems" section. The machine prints Your computer is application software. pages have a restricted area that will not accept print. Usually these are installed properly. (See page 2-3.) • The interface cable is securely connected between the machine and computer. (See page 12-3 or 12-9 for MFC 8300...
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...document software and part of paper or not properly installed. Sometimes it is curled, you are using a parallel printer cable, you selected the correct printer driver. Check your application software to your software. The machine does not Reinsert the paper firmly, load one sheet ...is an indication that manual feed mode is empty, load a new stack of characters and then ejects the pages, etc. This is paper in the printer driver. the page. Difficulty Suggestions DOS Setup Printing Difficulties I N T E N A N C E 17 - 11 Check for example, if you are...
...document software and part of paper or not properly installed. Sometimes it is curled, you are using a parallel printer cable, you selected the correct printer driver. Check your application software to your software. The machine does not Reinsert the paper firmly, load one sheet ...is an indication that manual feed mode is empty, load a new stack of characters and then ejects the pages, etc. This is paper in the printer driver. the page. Difficulty Suggestions DOS Setup Printing Difficulties I N T E N A N C E 17 - 11 Check for example, if you are...