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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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...MFC 8300 is for the MFC 8300. SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC 12 - 1 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 1 multi-function center. 12 Setting Up Brother Machine and PC to install the Brother printer driver... from Windows® on your PC, you must first follow the steps in this chapter to connect the Brother machine to your computer and to Work Together (For MFC 8300 Only) This chapter is...
...MFC 8300 is for the MFC 8300. SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC 12 - 1 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 1 multi-function center. 12 Setting Up Brother Machine and PC to install the Brother printer driver... from Windows® on your PC, you must first follow the steps in this chapter to connect the Brother machine to your computer and to Work Together (For MFC 8300 Only) This chapter is...
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...-668-2768 From within Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 To order the appropriate 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 or Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 (32MB...
...-668-2768 From within Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 To order the appropriate 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 or Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 (32MB...
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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
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10 After completing the test print, click Yes. 11 Click Finish. SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC 12 - 7 This completes the installation of the Printer and its USB driver.
10 After completing the test print, click Yes. 11 Click Finish. SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC 12 - 7 This completes the installation of the Printer and its USB driver.
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... True Type Fonts For the MFC 8300, you can install the True Type Fonts during the initial Windows® Printer Driver installation, or manually at a later time. from the File menu. 5 Select your CD-ROM drive. 7 Select the fonts you want to install and click the OK button. 12 - 8 SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC button...
... True Type Fonts For the MFC 8300, you can install the True Type Fonts during the initial Windows® Printer Driver installation, or manually at a later time. from the File menu. 5 Select your CD-ROM drive. 7 Select the fonts you want to install and click the OK button. 12 - 8 SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC button...
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...User's Guide for your PC. 4 Before plugging in the electrical cord 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. Also, make sure the PC is turned off and unplugged from the... installer, then click Next. For the location of the Brother machine. If you are using Windows® 98, you connect Brother machine to PC. Connecting Brother Machine to PC ...
...User's Guide for your PC. 4 Before plugging in the electrical cord 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. Also, make sure the PC is turned off and unplugged from the... installer, then click Next. For the location of the Brother machine. If you are using Windows® 98, you connect Brother machine to PC. Connecting Brother Machine to PC ...
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... MUST UPGRADE TO WINDOWS NT 4.0 AND REINSTALL MFL Pro!! Installing Brother Printer Driver (For Parallel Interface) (For Windows® 95/98 and Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 Only) 1 Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 2 Enter the command for the MFC 8300 printer driver into your CD-ROM drive. You can also click Start at...
... MUST UPGRADE TO WINDOWS NT 4.0 AND REINSTALL MFL Pro!! Installing Brother Printer Driver (For Parallel Interface) (For Windows® 95/98 and Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 Only) 1 Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 2 Enter the command for the MFC 8300 printer driver into your CD-ROM drive. You can also click Start at...
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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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... and comprises the following table shows combinations of printer drivers and emulation mode. FOR DOS USERS 13 - 1 13 For DOS Users (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) DOS printing is NOT available for application software that does not control the printer's settings and features. If the machine is not... application software that runs on DOS, check that overrides the settings made by the RPC, you must install the printer driver that corresponds to Use Brother machine with Your DOS Application Software Before working with your computer screen. The following two programs: Remote...
... and comprises the following table shows combinations of printer drivers and emulation mode. FOR DOS USERS 13 - 1 13 For DOS Users (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) DOS printing is NOT available for application software that does not control the printer's settings and features. If the machine is not... application software that runs on DOS, check that overrides the settings made by the RPC, you must install the printer driver that corresponds to Use Brother machine with Your DOS Application Software Before working with your computer screen. The following two programs: Remote...
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...the instructions from the installer. 13 - 2 FOR DOS USERS Installing the Remote Printer Console Before you install the program, make sure you are in the background. the mouse driver must be installed. (You can monitor your printer's status using bi-directional parallel communications. C:\>x: 5 Type CD DOS and press...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...
...the instructions from the installer. 13 - 2 FOR DOS USERS Installing the Remote Printer Console Before you install the program, make sure you are in the background. the mouse driver must be installed. (You can monitor your printer's status using bi-directional parallel communications. C:\>x: 5 Type CD DOS and press...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...
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... fonts, page setup, emulations, etc.). 14 Using Brother Machine as a Printer (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) Special Printing Features If you can avoid memory errors and print most full-page, 600 dpi graphic and text data, including larger fonts. Windows® Printing The dedicated printer driver and TrueType™ compatible fonts for your machine.
... fonts, page setup, emulations, etc.). 14 Using Brother Machine as a Printer (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) Special Printing Features If you can avoid memory errors and print most full-page, 600 dpi graphic and text data, including larger fonts. Windows® Printing The dedicated printer driver and TrueType™ compatible fonts for your machine.
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... paper. When printing is finished, it loads paper from the paper cassette. Two-Sided Printing (Manual Duplexing) The supplied printer drivers for labels, transparencies, card stock, thicker paper or envelopes. Then, the Windows® driver instructs you may get a paper jam. Caution When you use manual duplexing, it well, or you (with a pop... size, select the next larger paper size. 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
... paper. When printing is finished, it loads paper from the paper cassette. Two-Sided Printing (Manual Duplexing) The supplied printer drivers for labels, transparencies, card stock, thicker paper or envelopes. Then, the Windows® driver instructs you may get a paper jam. Caution When you use manual duplexing, it well, or you (with a pop... size, select the next larger paper size. 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
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... from incoming faxes. (Incoming faxes 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 The machine starts printing automatically. 2 After the first page is best to load the first page. If you wish to print on face up... Shift and Test/Reset -OR-Stop it all the way. 2 Adjust the paper guides to choose Manual Feed in the Setup dialog box of your printer driver. Manual Feed Slot Loading More than One Sheet of Paper 1 Open the Setup dialog box of the Windows®...
... from incoming faxes. (Incoming faxes 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 The machine starts printing automatically. 2 After the first page is best to load the first page. If you wish to print on face up... Shift and Test/Reset -OR-Stop it all the way. 2 Adjust the paper guides to choose Manual Feed in the Setup dialog box of your printer driver. Manual Feed Slot Loading More than One Sheet of Paper 1 Open the Setup dialog box of the Windows®...
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... up , the machine has a straight paper path from the manual feed slot to insert the next sheet of transparencies smudging as they stack in the printer driver. 2 Send the print data as the machine pulls it exits. Use this paper feed and output method when you 're using. 5 Insert a single sheet of... paper into position. 6 After the machine ejects the printed page, return to Step 5 to the rear of the printer. To prevent the possibility of paper. USING BROTHER MACHINE AS A PRINTER 14 - 5
... up , the machine has a straight paper path from the manual feed slot to insert the next sheet of transparencies smudging as they stack in the printer driver. 2 Send the print data as the machine pulls it exits. Use this paper feed and output method when you 're using. 5 Insert a single sheet of... paper into position. 6 After the machine ejects the printed page, return to Step 5 to the rear of the printer. To prevent the possibility of paper. USING BROTHER MACHINE AS A PRINTER 14 - 5
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... problem. NOT REGISTERED You tried to access a One Touch or Speed Dial number that is full. Then call Brother Customer Service at USA: 1-800-284-4329 From within Canada: 1-800-853-6660 From within Montreal: 1-514-... MAINTENANCE 17 - 3 Check the number and try again after setting the True Type mode to "Print as a printer.) The download buffer is not connected to print the data remaining in the PRINT menu of your application software. ...or document you may have installed the Windows® driver, try again. Printing will resume (the downloading is canceled).
... problem. NOT REGISTERED You tried to access a One Touch or Speed Dial number that is full. Then call Brother Customer Service at USA: 1-800-284-4329 From within Canada: 1-800-853-6660 From within Montreal: 1-514-... MAINTENANCE 17 - 3 Check the number and try again after setting the True Type mode to "Print as a printer.) The download buffer is not connected to print the data remaining in the PRINT menu of your application software. ...or document you may have installed the Windows® driver, try again. Printing will resume (the downloading is canceled).
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... software to make sure to allow for MFC 8600 and MFC 8700.) • Check to see if LCD is set up to reduce the complexity of a document. The machine received a very complex print job and could not process part of a document. Most laser printers have text missing. I print them. ...and computer. (See page 12-3 or 12-9 for MFC 8300, or See MFC Software Manual page 2-3 or 2-10 for this. Adjust the but do not show up when I cannot print from my Make sure the Windows® printer driver is not recognizing the printer's first couple of pages input buffer full signal. ...
... software to make sure to allow for MFC 8600 and MFC 8700.) • Check to see if LCD is set up to reduce the complexity of a document. The machine received a very complex print job and could not process part of a document. Most laser printers have text missing. I print them. ...and computer. (See page 12-3 or 12-9 for MFC 8300, or See MFC Software Manual page 2-3 or 2-10 for this. Adjust the but do not show up when I cannot print from my Make sure the Windows® printer driver is not recognizing the printer's first couple of pages input buffer full signal. ...
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...Handling Difficulties The machine does not load paper. Sometimes it is an indication that manual feed mode is curled, you selected the correct printer driver. The machine does not Reinsert the paper firmly, load one sheet at a feed paper from my application software. This is empty,...Your application software must be out of your DOS software printer port to HP emulation in Remote Printer Console and then select the HP LaserJet IIP printer in the printer driver. Try setting the machine to LPT1. Use the Remote Printer Console (RPC) program. selected in your software supplier ...
...Handling Difficulties The machine does not load paper. Sometimes it is an indication that manual feed mode is curled, you selected the correct printer driver. The machine does not Reinsert the paper firmly, load one sheet at a feed paper from my application software. This is empty,...Your application software must be out of your DOS software printer port to HP emulation in Remote Printer Console and then select the HP LaserJet IIP printer in the printer driver. Try setting the machine to LPT1. Use the Remote Printer Console (RPC) program. selected in your software supplier ...