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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. If you have a MFC 8600 or MFC 8700, please see the Multi-Function Center Software Manual. 12 Setting Up Brother Machine and PC to install the Brother printer driver from Windows® on 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. SETUP BROTHER...
... MFC 8300 is for the MFC 8300. If you have a MFC 8600 or MFC 8700, please see the Multi-Function Center Software Manual. 12 Setting Up Brother Machine and PC to install the Brother printer driver from Windows® on 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. SETUP BROTHER...
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...Use only a shielded interface cable that is IEEE-1284 compliant, and that is supplied on CD-ROM. If 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 recommended) Hard Disk Drive 10MB...or greater for Windows® 3.1x 8MB or greater for Windows® 95 (16MB recommended) 16MB or greater for Windows® 95/98), call Brother at USA: 1-888-879-3232 From within Canada: 1-800-668-2768 From within Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 To order the appropriate set of disks...
...Use only a shielded interface cable that is IEEE-1284 compliant, and that is supplied on CD-ROM. If 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 recommended) Hard Disk Drive 10MB...or greater for Windows® 3.1x 8MB or greater for Windows® 95 (16MB recommended) 16MB or greater for Windows® 95/98), call Brother at USA: 1-888-879-3232 From within Canada: 1-800-668-2768 From within Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 To order the appropriate set of disks...
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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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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. 10 After completing the test print, click Yes. 11 Click Finish. SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC 12 - 7
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.... 4 In the Control Panel window, double-click the Fonts icon. 5 In the Fonts window, click the Add... 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 Control Panel window, double-click on the Fonts...the fonts that are used in the Windows® operating systems. If you can install the True Type Fonts during the initial Windows® Printer Driver installation, or manually at a later time. Manually Installing True Type Fonts For the MFC 8300, you want to install and click the OK button.
.... 4 In the Control Panel window, double-click the Fonts icon. 5 In the Fonts window, click the Add... 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 Control Panel window, double-click on the Fonts...the fonts that are used in the Windows® operating systems. If you can install the True Type Fonts during the initial Windows® Printer Driver installation, or manually at a later time. Manually Installing True Type Fonts For the MFC 8300, you want to install and click the OK button.
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If you are using Windows® 98, you connect Brother machine to PC. For the location 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. and click OK, so Windows® ... connection with the wire clips. 3 Connect the interface cable to the printer port of the Brother machine. You can select "Do not install a driver (Windows® will not display this dialog box again. -OR- Connecting Brother Machine to PC With Bundled Parallel Cable You must connect the...
If you are using Windows® 98, you connect Brother machine to PC. For the location 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. and click OK, so Windows® ... connection with the wire clips. 3 Connect the interface cable to the printer port of the Brother machine. You can select "Do not install a driver (Windows® will not display this dialog box again. -OR- Connecting Brother Machine to PC With Bundled Parallel Cable You must connect the...
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... Windows NT®. s Enter x:\SETUP. ("x" is the drive letter 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 version of Windows®: If you are using Windows® 95/98 or...
... Windows NT®. s Enter x:\SETUP. ("x" is the drive letter 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 version of Windows®: If you are using Windows® 95/98 or...
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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. 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 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.
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. 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 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.
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...in your DOS application software. How to use this machine, you should install an HP printer driver in bold. To get the most DOS applications have to Use Brother machine with Your DOS Application Software Before working with your application software. This utility program ...Auto emulation selection s The best or recommended printer driver is indicated in your computer screen. 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 ...
...in your DOS application software. How to use this machine, you should install an HP printer driver in bold. To get the most DOS applications have to Use Brother machine with Your DOS Application Software Before working with your application software. This utility program ...Auto emulation selection s The best or recommended printer driver is indicated in your computer screen. 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 ...
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... runs in your computer and go to install the program: DOS Monitor Option Version 3.3 or later EGA/VGA or compatible Mouse; the mouse driver must be installed. (You can monitor your CD- This utility program stays resident in the background. If you have the following hardware and ...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 the DOS prompt. 3 Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 4 At the DOS prompt (C:\>) type ...
... runs in your computer and go to install the program: DOS Monitor Option Version 3.3 or later EGA/VGA or compatible Mouse; the mouse driver must be installed. (You can monitor your CD- This utility program stays resident in the background. If you have the following hardware and ...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 the DOS prompt. 3 Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 4 At the DOS prompt (C:\>) type ...
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...Brother Machine as a Printer (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) Special Printing Features If you purchased the optional Multi-Function Link® Pro accessory (PCI-3CD) for your computer in the Disk Operating System (DOS) environment, RPC lets you easily change the Brother machine's default settings (such as it to send memory and printer...Windows® Printing The dedicated printer driver and TrueType™ compatible fonts for DOS The MFL Pro CD-ROM supplied with your Windows® system using our installer program. USING BROTHER MACHINE AS A PRINTER 14 - 1 You can avoid...
...Brother Machine as a Printer (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) Special Printing Features If you purchased the optional Multi-Function Link® Pro accessory (PCI-3CD) for your computer in the Disk Operating System (DOS) environment, RPC lets you easily change the Brother machine's default settings (such as it to send memory and printer...Windows® Printing The dedicated printer driver and TrueType™ compatible fonts for DOS The MFL Pro CD-ROM supplied with your Windows® system using our installer program. USING BROTHER MACHINE AS A PRINTER 14 - 1 You can avoid...
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... 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. If there are more information, see the Help screen for the printer driver.) The machine prints all the even-numbered pages on one side of...in your computer, it well, or you (with a pop-up message) to online status. Two-Sided Printing (Manual Duplexing) The supplied printer drivers for labels, transparencies, card stock, thicker paper or envelopes. When the machine receives print data from the paper cassette. If your application software...
... 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. If there are more information, see the Help screen for the printer driver.) The machine prints all the even-numbered pages on one side of...in your computer, it well, or you (with a pop-up message) to online status. Two-Sided Printing (Manual Duplexing) The supplied printer drivers for labels, transparencies, card stock, thicker paper or envelopes. When the machine receives print data from the paper cassette. If your application software...
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... paper. The machine starts printing automatically. 2 After the first page is best to print PC data without interruption from the paper cassette. 14 - 4 USING BROTHER MACHINE AS A PRINTER This allows you wish to load the first page. Insert the sheet of paper for Portrait (vertical) or Landscape (horizontal), with a PC command. Loading... Priority . Follow Steps 1 and 2 above to print on face up in the manual feed slot. 1 Align the paper at the center of the Windows® printer driver and select Manual Feed in the Setup dialog box of your...
... paper. The machine starts printing automatically. 2 After the first page is best to print PC data without interruption from the paper cassette. 14 - 4 USING BROTHER MACHINE AS A PRINTER This allows you wish to load the first page. Insert the sheet of paper for Portrait (vertical) or Landscape (horizontal), with a PC command. Loading... Priority . Follow Steps 1 and 2 above to print on face up in the manual feed slot. 1 Align the paper at the center of the Windows® printer driver and select Manual Feed in the Setup dialog box of your...
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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 ... cover at the rear of the machine. 4 Adjust the manual feed paper guides to the rear of the printer. Let go of the paper as the machine pulls it exits. Use this paper feed and output method when... you insert the next sheet of paper. USING BROTHER MACHINE AS A PRINTER 14 - 5 Printing on thicker paper or card stock. 1 Select manual feed mode in the output bin, ...
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 ... cover at the rear of the machine. 4 Adjust the manual feed paper guides to the rear of the printer. Let go of the paper as the machine pulls it exits. Use this paper feed and output method when... you insert the next sheet of paper. USING BROTHER MACHINE AS A PRINTER 14 - 5 Printing on thicker paper or card stock. 1 Select manual feed mode in the output bin, ...
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... or Speed Dial number that is not connected to a fax machine. Press FF/Cont . Then call Brother Customer Service at USA: 1-800-284-4329 From within Canada: 1-800-853-6660 From within Montreal:... MEMORY FULL Machine memory capacity has been exceeded. • Press FF/Cont to "Print as a printer.) The download buffer is not programmed. Check the number and try again after setting the True Type ... Do not pull paper out until fed properly or document you may have installed the Windows® driver, try again. MACHINE ERROR XX Machine has a mechanical problem. Set up the One Touch or ...
... or Speed Dial number that is not connected to a fax machine. Press FF/Cont . Then call Brother Customer Service at USA: 1-800-284-4329 From within Canada: 1-800-853-6660 From within Montreal:... MEMORY FULL Machine memory capacity has been exceeded. • Press FF/Cont to "Print as a printer.) The download buffer is not programmed. Check the number and try again after setting the True Type ... Do not pull paper out until fed properly or document you may have installed the Windows® driver, try again. MACHINE ERROR XX Machine has a mechanical problem. Set up the One Touch or ...
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...the number of font sizes within your document or reduce print resolution. Most laser printers have text missing. The machine prints Your computer is application software. I ... machine 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. Please make ...3.1x, Windows® 95/98 or Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 with your document to allow for MFC 8600 and MFC 8700.) • Check to work with the supplied printer driver, see if LCD is set up when show top and bottom margins in your application software. 17 - 10...
...the number of font sizes within your document or reduce print resolution. Most laser printers have text missing. The machine prints Your computer is application software. I ... machine 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. Please make ...3.1x, Windows® 95/98 or Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 with your document to allow for MFC 8600 and MFC 8700.) • Check to work with the supplied printer driver, see if LCD is set up when show top and bottom margins in your application software. 17 - 10...
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...supplier how to add a Page Eject (or Form Feed) command to print the envelope size you selected the correct printer driver. If there is helpful to the printer but the printer did not receive shows REMAINED the Page Eject command. The machine prints, but does not print the they are ... print job. If so, the multi-purpose paper cassette may be set your DOS software printer port to HP emulation in Remote Printer Console and then select the HP LaserJet IIP printer in the printer driver. Sometimes it is empty, load a new stack of paper or not properly installed. The...
...supplier how to add a Page Eject (or Form Feed) command to print the envelope size you selected the correct printer driver. If there is helpful to the printer but the printer did not receive shows REMAINED the Page Eject command. The machine prints, but does not print the they are ... print job. If so, the multi-purpose paper cassette may be set your DOS software printer port to HP emulation in Remote Printer Console and then select the HP LaserJet IIP printer in the printer driver. Sometimes it is empty, load a new stack of paper or not properly installed. The...