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...Brother accessories and supplies available for purchase.) USA: 1-888-879-3232 (voice) From within 1-800-668-2768 (voice) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) 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 ...Cassette #2 (For FAX 4750 and MFC 8600 only) Network (LAN) Board (For FAX 5750 and MFC 8700 only) Power Protector for A/C Power and Phone Line Surges and Voltage Spikes Quick Reference Card Operations Manual Software Manual Bundled MFC 8300 Printer Driver is available on Floppy Disks...
...Brother accessories and supplies available for purchase.) USA: 1-888-879-3232 (voice) From within 1-800-668-2768 (voice) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) 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 ...Cassette #2 (For FAX 4750 and MFC 8600 only) Network (LAN) Board (For FAX 5750 and MFC 8700 only) Power Protector for A/C Power and Phone Line Surges and Voltage Spikes Quick Reference Card Operations Manual Software Manual Bundled MFC 8300 Printer Driver is available on Floppy Disks...
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... your report of a possible defect to determine whether a defect exists, and if it to state. You must call 1-800-521-2846. Brother reserves the right to supply refurbished or remanufactured replacement products provided that this Product was purchased within the United States, (2) this Product has been... to deliver or send the Product properly packaged, freight prepaid, to you may vary from this Product, (4) this warranty as Toner, Drums, Ribbons, etc. This warranty is defective: Call our Customer Service Hotline at no defects in most instances by the next business day,...
... your report of a possible defect to determine whether a defect exists, and if it to state. You must call 1-800-521-2846. Brother reserves the right to supply refurbished or remanufactured replacement products provided that this Product was purchased within the United States, (2) this Product has been... to deliver or send the Product properly packaged, freight prepaid, to you may vary from this Product, (4) this warranty as Toner, Drums, Ribbons, etc. This warranty is defective: Call our Customer Service Hotline at no defects in most instances by the next business day,...
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...was purchased within the United States, (2) this Product has been transported without the proper preparation and packaging. BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) (For USA Only) This warranty gives you certain rights and you may also have other...Product that may be covered by anyone other than an Authorized Service Representative of Brother. The "Warranty Period" is defective: Call our Customer Service Hotline at no defects in this warranty as Toner, Drums, Ribbons, etc. are no cost. You will be required to deliver ...
...was purchased within the United States, (2) this Product has been transported without the proper preparation and packaging. BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) (For USA Only) This warranty gives you certain rights and you may also have other...Product that may be covered by anyone other than an Authorized Service Representative of Brother. The "Warranty Period" is defective: Call our Customer Service Hotline at no defects in this warranty as Toner, Drums, Ribbons, etc. are no cost. You will be required to deliver ...
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For laser products: Failure to remove the Toner Cartridge (and Toner Drum Unit on applicable models) during shipping. Since some Provinces do not allow the above limitation of liability, such limitation may also have other than a Brother Authorized Service Representative, or from...print head resulting from the date of purchase for labour and parts, Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. ("Brother"), or its Authorized Service Centers, Distributors, Dealers, Agents or employees, shall create another warranty or modify this MFC/Facsimile machine free of the end-user/purchaser.
For laser products: Failure to remove the Toner Cartridge (and Toner Drum Unit on applicable models) during shipping. Since some Provinces do not allow the above limitation of liability, such limitation may also have other than a Brother Authorized Service Representative, or from...print head resulting from the date of purchase for labour and parts, Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. ("Brother"), or its Authorized Service Centers, Distributors, Dealers, Agents or employees, shall create another warranty or modify this MFC/Facsimile machine free of the end-user/purchaser.
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...Control Panel Overview 1-2 MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Control Panel Overview .. 1-4 About Your Machine 1-6 Fax Tones and Handshake 1-6 ECM (Error Correction Mode 1-6 2 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2-1 Packing List 2-1 Choosing a Location 2-2 Assembly 2-3 Installing the Drum Unit Assembly (with... Toner Cartridge) ....... 2-3 Attach the Trays 2-4 Connect the Paper Cassette #2 (For FAX 5750 and MFC 8700 Only 2-4 Manual Feed Slot 2-5 Paper 2-6 Acceptable Paper 2-6 ...
...Control Panel Overview 1-2 MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Control Panel Overview .. 1-4 About Your Machine 1-6 Fax Tones and Handshake 1-6 ECM (Error Correction Mode 1-6 2 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2-1 Packing List 2-1 Choosing a Location 2-2 Assembly 2-3 Installing the Drum Unit Assembly (with... Toner Cartridge) ....... 2-3 Attach the Trays 2-4 Connect the Paper Cassette #2 (For FAX 5750 and MFC 8700 Only 2-4 Manual Feed Slot 2-5 Paper 2-6 Acceptable Paper 2-6 ...
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...-26 Checking the Drum Life 17-27 USING YOUR BROTHER MACHINE WITH YOUR APPLE® NEW 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...
...-26 Checking the Drum Life 17-27 USING YOUR BROTHER MACHINE WITH YOUR APPLE® NEW 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...
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...came with Extension Quick Reference Card Brother StartCard Paper Cassette #2 (For FAX 5750 and MFC 8700 Only) Operations Manual CD-ROM (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) MFC Software Manual (For MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) If an item is missing, call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284-... properly, you have the following items: Power Cord Telephone Handset IEEE-1284 Compliant Bi-directioned Cable (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) Handset Curled Cord Drum Unit Assembly (With free Standard Toner Cartridge - up to 3,000 pages) Document Support Telephone Wire Cord ...
...came with Extension Quick Reference Card Brother StartCard Paper Cassette #2 (For FAX 5750 and MFC 8700 Only) Operations Manual CD-ROM (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) MFC Software Manual (For MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) If an item is missing, call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284-... properly, you have the following items: Power Cord Telephone Handset IEEE-1284 Compliant Bi-directioned Cable (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) Handset Curled Cord Drum Unit Assembly (With free Standard Toner Cartridge - up to 3,000 pages) Document Support Telephone Wire Cord ...
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To prevent damage to the drum, do not expose it from side to side five or six times to light for longer than a few minutes. 2 Open the front cover of the machine. 3 Insert the drum unit assembly into the machine. 4 Close the front cover. Assembly Installing the Drum Unit Assembly (with Toner Cartridge) 1 Unpack the drum unit assembly, including the toner cartridge, and gently rock it to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2-3
To prevent damage to the drum, do not expose it from side to side five or six times to light for longer than a few minutes. 2 Open the front cover of the machine. 3 Insert the drum unit assembly into the machine. 4 Close the front cover. Assembly Installing the Drum Unit Assembly (with Toner Cartridge) 1 Unpack the drum unit assembly, including the toner cartridge, and gently rock it to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2-3
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...FAX Set machine to register the ring pattern on the machine. 2. lighter. 4. ALL DIAL 4. INDEX of - MISCELLANEOUS Function Description Factory Set 1. DRUM LIFE You can make copies darker or - XMIT REPORT 2. ACT.REPORT Print lists and reports 3. MEMORY STATUS Factory Set OFF INTERVAL:OFF - -.... (Details in memory for retrieving faxes. PRINT REPORTS Function Description 1. Store incoming faxes in Chapter 10) 5. drum life that remains available. 1. REMOTE ACCESS 4. CALLER ID View or print a list of the last 30 - Set code for remote...
...FAX Set machine to register the ring pattern on the machine. 2. lighter. 4. ALL DIAL 4. INDEX of - MISCELLANEOUS Function Description Factory Set 1. DRUM LIFE You can make copies darker or - XMIT REPORT 2. ACT.REPORT Print lists and reports 3. MEMORY STATUS Factory Set OFF INTERVAL:OFF - -.... (Details in memory for retrieving faxes. PRINT REPORTS Function Description 1. Store incoming faxes in Chapter 10) 5. drum life that remains available. 1. REMOTE ACCESS 4. CALLER ID View or print a list of the last 30 - Set code for remote...
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...or toner cartridge is not in the paper cassette. caused communications error. its life. You can correct most common error messages. The drum counter was not completely closed. Verify the other party's fax machine terminated the call the other party to resume printing hot. Error ...17 - 2 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE A poor quality phone line Try the call the Brother fax-back system at USA: From within Canada: 1-800-521-2846 1-800-681-9838 Error Messages Error Message CHANGE DRUM SOON CHECK PAPER CHECK PAPER #1 CHECK PAPER #2 COMM. The temperature of paper or ...
...or toner cartridge is not in the paper cassette. caused communications error. its life. You can correct most common error messages. The drum counter was not completely closed. Verify the other party's fax machine terminated the call the other party to resume printing hot. Error ...17 - 2 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE A poor quality phone line Try the call the Brother fax-back system at USA: From within Canada: 1-800-521-2846 1-800-681-9838 Error Messages Error Message CHANGE DRUM SOON CHECK PAPER CHECK PAPER #1 CHECK PAPER #2 COMM. The temperature of paper or ...
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... TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE But the toner is depleted and the machine is blinking, you that the toner will display MACHINE ERROR XX. Please call Brother Customer Service and tell them the Machine Error number, at: USA: 1-800-284-4329 From within Canada: 1-800-853-6660 From within Montreal...you see page 17-5. Toner is used up and printing Replace the toner cartridge is dirty. Error Messages Error Message PLS CLEAN DRUM PLS OPEN COVER PRINTER JAM TONER EMPTY TONER LOW Cause Action The primary corona wire of paper or paper clip, etc. If the error message ...
... TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE But the toner is depleted and the machine is blinking, you that the toner will display MACHINE ERROR XX. Please call Brother Customer Service and tell them the Machine Error number, at: USA: 1-800-284-4329 From within Canada: 1-800-853-6660 From within Montreal...you see page 17-5. Toner is used up and printing Replace the toner cartridge is dirty. Error Messages Error Message PLS CLEAN DRUM PLS OPEN COVER PRINTER JAM TONER EMPTY TONER LOW Cause Action The primary corona wire of paper or paper clip, etc. If the error message ...
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... 2 Remove any crinkled sheets. 3 Adjust the guides to fit. 4 Press down the paper to look messy. Paper is Jammed near the Drum Unit 1 Open the front cover. 2 Remove the drum unit but do not force it if it in the Fuser Unit 1 Open the rear cover. 2 Pull out jammed paper. Paper is... dirty with toner powder causing the next few copies of the jammed paper from the paper cassette. 3 Gently pull out the jammed paper. 4 Reinstall the drum unit. 5 Close the front cover. Instead, pull the edge of the test page until the pages print clearly. 3 Close the rear cover. 17 - 6 TROUBLESHOOTING AND...
... 2 Remove any crinkled sheets. 3 Adjust the guides to fit. 4 Press down the paper to look messy. Paper is Jammed near the Drum Unit 1 Open the front cover. 2 Remove the drum unit but do not force it if it in the Fuser Unit 1 Open the rear cover. 2 Pull out jammed paper. Paper is... dirty with toner powder causing the next few copies of the jammed paper from the paper cassette. 3 Gently pull out the jammed paper. 4 Reinstall the drum unit. 5 Close the front cover. Instead, pull the edge of the test page until the pages print clearly. 3 Close the rear cover. 17 - 6 TROUBLESHOOTING AND...
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... the primary settings in . (See page 2-8.) • The toner cartridge and drum unit are the first two lines and last two lines, leaves 62 printable lines...the printer memory by installing one of your document to allow for MFC 8600 and MFC 8700.) • Check to correctly, then some connect the printer cable correctly. Most laser printers have...MFC 8300, or See MFC Software Manual page 2-3 or 2-10 for this. If you select it back in your machine. Usually these are installed properly. (See page 2-3.) • The interface cable is not recognizing the printer...
... the primary settings in . (See page 2-8.) • The toner cartridge and drum unit are the first two lines and last two lines, leaves 62 printable lines...the printer memory by installing one of your document to allow for MFC 8600 and MFC 8700.) • Check to correctly, then some connect the printer cable correctly. Most laser printers have...MFC 8300, or See MFC Software Manual page 2-3 or 2-10 for this. If you select it back in your machine. Usually these are installed properly. (See page 2-3.) • The interface cable is not recognizing the printer...
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... or Faint lmages You may cause this by wiping the scanner windows with a new one . Remove the drum unit and clean the machine's interior. (See Routine Maintenance, Cleaning the Printer and Cleaning the Drum Unit, on pages 17-21 and 17-22.) Make sure that you use , see white stripes or ...faint images and the display shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with a clean soft cloth. (See Routine Maintenance and...
... or Faint lmages You may cause this by wiping the scanner windows with a new one . Remove the drum unit and clean the machine's interior. (See Routine Maintenance, Cleaning the Printer and Cleaning the Drum Unit, on pages 17-21 and 17-22.) Make sure that you use , see white stripes or ...faint images and the display shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with a clean soft cloth. (See Routine Maintenance and...
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... marked or damaged by wiping the scanner windows with a clean soft cloth. (See Routine Maintenance, Cleaning the Printer and Cleaning the Drum Unit, on the page. may clear a blurred page by excessive exposure to light. Blurred Page Ghost images appear on a flat, horizontal ...cause is that the toner cartridge is printed black. Remove the drum unit with a new one . Make sure that a torn piece of the drum is necessary to Routine Maintenance, Cleaning the Printer and Cleaning the Drum Unit, on the scanner window. The drum unit is a consumable item and it will cause this case...
... marked or damaged by wiping the scanner windows with a clean soft cloth. (See Routine Maintenance, Cleaning the Printer and Cleaning the Drum Unit, on the page. may clear a blurred page by excessive exposure to light. Blurred Page Ghost images appear on a flat, horizontal ...cause is that the toner cartridge is printed black. Remove the drum unit with a new one . Make sure that a torn piece of the drum is necessary to Routine Maintenance, Cleaning the Printer and Cleaning the Drum Unit, on the scanner window. The drum unit is a consumable item and it will cause this case...
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... pack them. 6 If Cassette #2 is connected, unplug the modular cable from the AC outlet. 2 Open the front cover. 3 Remove the drum unit. Also, follow the steps below to pack the machine so it won't be damaged, which would void the machine's warranty. 1 Remove the... telephone line cord and unplug MFC from the modular jack of the Brother machine. 17 - 18 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E Packing and Shipping the Machine Whenever you transport the machine, ...
... pack them. 6 If Cassette #2 is connected, unplug the modular cable from the AC outlet. 2 Open the front cover. 3 Remove the drum unit. Also, follow the steps below to pack the machine so it won't be damaged, which would void the machine's warranty. 1 Remove the... telephone line cord and unplug MFC from the modular jack of the Brother machine. 17 - 18 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E Packing and Shipping the Machine Whenever you transport the machine, ...
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9 Place documents (manual and printed material) and the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly into the original carton as shown below: Middle Layer Top Layer Cassette #2 FAX/MFC 10 Close the carton and tape it shut. (For FAX 5750 and MFC 8700 only) 17 - 20 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E
9 Place documents (manual and printed material) and the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly into the original carton as shown below: Middle Layer Top Layer Cassette #2 FAX/MFC 10 Close the carton and tape it shut. (For FAX 5750 and MFC 8700 only) 17 - 20 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E
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... condition by cleaning it carefully. It may crack the panel. s Do not touch the scanner window with cold water. 1 Open the front cover. 2 Remove the drum unit assembly. Moisten a small, clean, soft, lint-free cloth with isopropyl alcohol and carefully remove dirt from the control panel. T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R... O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E 17 - 21 Cleaning the Printer Caution s Do not use water. Avoid using thinners or other organic solvents and do not use isopropyl alcohol to remove dirt from the glass cover ...
... condition by cleaning it carefully. It may crack the panel. s Do not touch the scanner window with cold water. 1 Open the front cover. 2 Remove the drum unit assembly. Moisten a small, clean, soft, lint-free cloth with isopropyl alcohol and carefully remove dirt from the control panel. T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R... O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E 17 - 21 Cleaning the Printer Caution s Do not use water. Avoid using thinners or other organic solvents and do not use isopropyl alcohol to remove dirt from the glass cover ...
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... L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E WARNING Just after you open the front cover of the machine are extremely HOT! Scanner Window Cleaning the Drum Unit We recommend placing the drum unit on a drop cloth or large disposable paper to left several times. 2 Return the tab and snap it into the home position (w). HOT...scanner window by gently sliding the tab from right to avoid spilling and scattering toner. 1 Clean the primary corona wire inside the drum unit by wiping with a clean soft dry cloth. Corona Wire Tab Home Position ( ) Caution If the tab is not at...
... L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E WARNING Just after you open the front cover of the machine are extremely HOT! Scanner Window Cleaning the Drum Unit We recommend placing the drum unit on a drop cloth or large disposable paper to left several times. 2 Return the tab and snap it into the home position (w). HOT...scanner window by gently sliding the tab from right to avoid spilling and scattering toner. 1 Clean the primary corona wire inside the drum unit by wiping with a clean soft dry cloth. Corona Wire Tab Home Position ( ) Caution If the tab is not at...
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...-26.) 4 Close the front cover. 5 Plug in the power cord first, then the telephone cord. It is a good idea to keep them , consult Brother Customer Service. When discarding used toner cartridge according to local regulations. Display Toner Empty Icon The Toner Empty icon appears and the display shows TONER... EMPTY. 3 Reinstall the drum unit into the machine. (See Replacing the Drum Unit on and off to indicate the toner is low. The machine is running low, the display shows TONER LOW. If...
...-26.) 4 Close the front cover. 5 Plug in the power cord first, then the telephone cord. It is a good idea to keep them , consult Brother Customer Service. When discarding used toner cartridge according to local regulations. Display Toner Empty Icon The Toner Empty icon appears and the display shows TONER... EMPTY. 3 Reinstall the drum unit into the machine. (See Replacing the Drum Unit on and off to indicate the toner is low. The machine is running low, the display shows TONER LOW. If...