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...can visit us online for a complete selection of Brother accessories and supplies available for purchase.) In USA: 1-888-879-3232 (voice) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) http://www.brothermall.com In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER (voice) Description Item Laser Fax Toner TN-430 (Able to print 3000 pages) ...TN-460 (Able to print 6000 pages) Laser Fax Drum DR400 Telephone Line Cord LG3077001 Telephone Handset UF6857010 Handset Curled Cord UF7204008 ...
...can visit us online for a complete selection of Brother accessories and supplies available for purchase.) In USA: 1-888-879-3232 (voice) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) http://www.brothermall.com In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER (voice) Description Item Laser Fax Toner TN-430 (Able to print 3000 pages) ...TN-460 (Able to print 6000 pages) Laser Fax Drum DR400 Telephone Line Cord LG3077001 Telephone Handset UF6857010 Handset Curled Cord UF7204008 ...
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... refurbished or remanufactured Product you and must also provide a valid major credit card number. This warranty is covered: Brother warrants to ): ribbons, ink or toner cartridges, toner drum units, print heads, cleaning and/or instances where no defects in material or workmanship are not followed and... replacement Product that this Product"). or (iv) the warranty period on the original Product, plus an additional thirty (30) days. BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE (USA Only) This warranty gives you certain rights and you may also have been used with a...
... refurbished or remanufactured Product you and must also provide a valid major credit card number. This warranty is covered: Brother warrants to ): ribbons, ink or toner cartridges, toner drum units, print heads, cleaning and/or instances where no defects in material or workmanship are not followed and... replacement Product that this Product"). or (iv) the warranty period on the original Product, plus an additional thirty (30) days. BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE (USA Only) This warranty gives you certain rights and you may also have been used with a...
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...laser products: Failure to remove the Toner Cartridge (and Toner Drum Unit on applicable models) during shipping will cause severe damage to the MFC/Facsimile and will VOID the Warranty. (Refer to your exclusive remedy against Brother for any failure of a Sales Receipt. Neither Brother...tampering by the end user/purchaser to a "Brother" Authorized Service Center, together with your side. ® vi L I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y ( C A N A D A ) Internet support: support@brother.ca or browse Brother's Web Site: www.brother.com Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1 Rue Hô...
...laser products: Failure to remove the Toner Cartridge (and Toner Drum Unit on applicable models) during shipping will cause severe damage to the MFC/Facsimile and will VOID the Warranty. (Refer to your exclusive remedy against Brother for any failure of a Sales Receipt. Neither Brother...tampering by the end user/purchaser to a "Brother" Authorized Service Center, together with your side. ® vi L I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y ( C A N A D A ) Internet support: support@brother.ca or browse Brother's Web Site: www.brother.com Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1 Rue Hô...
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... Product Registration (For USA Only 1-2 To Complete Your MFC-8500 Registration On-Line (For USA Only 1-2 MFC-8500 Control Panel Overview 1-3 About Fax Machines 1-5 Custom Features... 1-5 Do You Have Voice Mail on the Phone Line 1-5 Why Should There Be Trouble 1-5 How Can You Avoid Possible Problems 1-5 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...
... Product Registration (For USA Only 1-2 To Complete Your MFC-8500 Registration On-Line (For USA Only 1-2 MFC-8500 Control Panel Overview 1-3 About Fax Machines 1-5 Custom Features... 1-5 Do You Have Voice Mail on the Phone Line 1-5 Why Should There Be Trouble 1-5 How Can You Avoid Possible Problems 1-5 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...
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... the Handset Volume 4-6 Choosing the Handset Volume (For Volume Amplify) ...... 4-6 Setting Volume Amplify (For the Hearing-Impaired)......... 4-7 Memory Storage 4-7 Turning On Automatic Daylight Savings Time 4-7 Toner Save 4-8 Sleep Mode 4-8
... the Handset Volume 4-6 Choosing the Handset Volume (For Volume Amplify) ...... 4-6 Setting Volume Amplify (For the Hearing-Impaired)......... 4-7 Memory Storage 4-7 Turning On Automatic Daylight Savings Time 4-7 Toner Save 4-8 Sleep Mode 4-8
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Reset Key 13-7 Printing the Internal Font List 13-7 Printing the Print Configuration List 13-7 Restoring Factory Default Settings 13-7 14 Printer Driver Settings (For Windows® Only 14-1 Using the Brother MFC-8500 Printer Driver 14-1 Features in the PCL Printer Driver (For Windows®... Users Only 14-1 Basic Tab 14-2 Paper Size 14-3 Multiple Page 14-3 Border Line 14-3 Orientation 14-3 Copies 14-3 Collate 14-4 Media Type 14-4 Advanced Tab 14-5 Print Quality 14-5 Resolution 14-5 Toner...
Reset Key 13-7 Printing the Internal Font List 13-7 Printing the Print Configuration List 13-7 Restoring Factory Default Settings 13-7 14 Printer Driver Settings (For Windows® Only 14-1 Using the Brother MFC-8500 Printer Driver 14-1 Features in the PCL Printer Driver (For Windows®... Users Only 14-1 Basic Tab 14-2 Paper Size 14-3 Multiple Page 14-3 Border Line 14-3 Orientation 14-3 Copies 14-3 Collate 14-4 Media Type 14-4 Advanced Tab 14-5 Print Quality 14-5 Resolution 14-5 Toner...
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...-13 Routine Maintenance 22-16 Cleaning the Document Scanner 22-16 Cleaning the Printer 22-16 Cleaning the Drum Unit 22-17 Replacing the Toner Cartridge 22-18 Toner Empty Indicator 22-18 Replacing the Drum Unit 22-21 Checking the Drum Life 22-22 23 Glossary G-1 24 Specifications S-1 Product Description S-1 Fax...
...-13 Routine Maintenance 22-16 Cleaning the Document Scanner 22-16 Cleaning the Printer 22-16 Cleaning the Drum Unit 22-17 Replacing the Toner Cartridge 22-18 Toner Empty Indicator 22-18 Replacing the Drum Unit 22-21 Checking the Drum Life 22-22 23 Glossary G-1 24 Specifications S-1 Product Description S-1 Fax...
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... to print until the indicator stays on and off when toner is low, so you'll know to order another toner cartridge. You will convert it to editable text and display it up automatically as an attachment. 6 One Touch Dial Keys These 8 keys give you instant access ... options or text. INTRODUCTION 1-3 Set Stores a function setting into your graphics application for further editing. MFC-8500 Control Panel Overview 3 2 1 17 4 16 15 5 14 67 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 Toner Empty Icon The Toner icon flashes on . 2 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Displays messages to help you set up and...
... to print until the indicator stays on and off when toner is low, so you'll know to order another toner cartridge. You will convert it to editable text and display it up automatically as an attachment. 6 One Touch Dial Keys These 8 keys give you instant access ... options or text. INTRODUCTION 1-3 Set Stores a function setting into your graphics application for further editing. MFC-8500 Control Panel Overview 3 2 1 17 4 16 15 5 14 67 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 Toner Empty Icon The Toner icon flashes on . 2 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Displays messages to help you set up and...
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... pages) Document Support Multi-purpose Paper Cassette Owner's Manual CD-ROM Quick Setup Guide Note If an item is missing, call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284-4329 (In USA), 1-877-BROTHER (In Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (In Montreal). 2 Assembly and Connections 2 Packing List Make sure you have the ...do not pack the machine properly, you transport the machine, use the packing materials that came with Extension Drum Unit Assembly (With free Standard Toner Cartridge - ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2-1 Ordering Accessories and Supplies, on Page ii for the correct item numbers.
... pages) Document Support Multi-purpose Paper Cassette Owner's Manual CD-ROM Quick Setup Guide Note If an item is missing, call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284-4329 (In USA), 1-877-BROTHER (In Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (In Montreal). 2 Assembly and Connections 2 Packing List Make sure you have the ...do not pack the machine properly, you transport the machine, use the packing materials that came with Extension Drum Unit Assembly (With free Standard Toner Cartridge - ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2-1 Ordering Accessories and Supplies, on Page ii for the correct item numbers.
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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 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.
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...the time for Daylight Savings Time automatically. ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING 3-3 FRENCH 2. AUTO ON REDUCTION OFF 6. Increases life of image. Reduces size of toner cartridge. You can also personalize these codes. OFF 7. OFF 8. RING DELAY 00 01 02 03 04 2. Number of messages. Activate or deactivate the... MFC from a remote location. Turn ON if PC is shown in FAX/TEL, FAX, MANUAL, or TAD mode. FAX 1. EASY RECEIVE 20 30...
...the time for Daylight Savings Time automatically. ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING 3-3 FRENCH 2. AUTO ON REDUCTION OFF 6. Increases life of image. Reduces size of toner cartridge. You can also personalize these codes. OFF 7. OFF 8. RING DELAY 00 01 02 03 04 2. Number of messages. Activate or deactivate the... MFC from a remote location. Turn ON if PC is shown in FAX/TEL, FAX, MANUAL, or TAD mode. FAX 1. EASY RECEIVE 20 30...
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...then press Set. 3 Press Stop/Exit. Sleep Mode Setting the Sleep Mode reduces power consumption while the machine is OFF. 1 Press Menu, 1, 7. 7.TONER SAVE 2 Press or to ON, print appears somewhat lighter. If you have pulse (rotary) dialing service, you set to select TONE or PULSE and then... press Set. 3 Press Stop/Exit. 4-8 INITIAL SETUP Toner Save You can choose how long the machine is idle before it drops into sleep mode. The timer automatically resets itself after the machine receives...
...then press Set. 3 Press Stop/Exit. Sleep Mode Setting the Sleep Mode reduces power consumption while the machine is OFF. 1 Press Menu, 1, 7. 7.TONER SAVE 2 Press or to ON, print appears somewhat lighter. If you have pulse (rotary) dialing service, you set to select TONE or PULSE and then... press Set. 3 Press Stop/Exit. 4-8 INITIAL SETUP Toner Save You can choose how long the machine is idle before it drops into sleep mode. The timer automatically resets itself after the machine receives...
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Advanced Tab *2 *3 *4 *5 *1 Change the tab settings by selecting one of the following icons: *1 Print Quality *2 Duplex Printing *3 Watermark *4 Page Setting *5 Device Option Print Quality Resolution You can change the resolution as follows: • 300 dpi • 600 dpi Toner Save You can save running costs by turning on the Toner Save Mode, which reduces the print density. 14 - 5 P R I N T E R D R I V E R S E T T I N G S ( F O R W I N D O W S ® O N L Y )
Advanced Tab *2 *3 *4 *5 *1 Change the tab settings by selecting one of the following icons: *1 Print Quality *2 Duplex Printing *3 Watermark *4 Page Setting *5 Device Option Print Quality Resolution You can change the resolution as follows: • 300 dpi • 600 dpi Toner Save You can save running costs by turning on the Toner Save Mode, which reduces the print density. 14 - 5 P R I N T E R D R I V E R S E T T I N G S ( F O R W I N D O W S ® O N L Y )
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...BROTHER In Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 OUT OF MEMORY (May occur when the machine is used as Graphics" in the PRINT menu of your application software. • Reduce the print resolution or reduce the complexity of the drum unit or toner cartridge is busy. NOT REGISTERED The One... closed. Or, you will hear the cooling fan running while the display on the machine shows COOLING DOWN and WAIT FOR A WHILE. Set up the One Touch or Speed Dial number. (See Pages 7-1, 7-2.) 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 22 - 2 Turn the power off. During the ...
...BROTHER In Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 OUT OF MEMORY (May occur when the machine is used as Graphics" in the PRINT menu of your application software. • Reduce the print resolution or reduce the complexity of the drum unit or toner cartridge is busy. NOT REGISTERED The One... closed. Or, you will hear the cooling fan running while the display on the machine shows COOLING DOWN and WAIT FOR A WHILE. Set up the One Touch or Speed Dial number. (See Pages 7-1, 7-2.) 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 22 - 2 Turn the power off. During the ...
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Open the front cover. Do not pull the paper out until you can still print. Replace the toner cartridge with a new one. (See Page 22-18.) If the LCD shows TONER LOW and the Toner Empty LED on the control panel is blinking, you see any jammed paper or other item, gently ...up and printing is not installed. -OR- may be jammed inside the machine. Toner cartridge is not possible. Reinstall the toner cartridge. -OR- But the toner is depleted and the machine is jammed in the machine. Please call Brother Customer Service and tell them the Machine Error number at: In USA: 1-800-...
Open the front cover. Do not pull the paper out until you can still print. Replace the toner cartridge with a new one. (See Page 22-18.) If the LCD shows TONER LOW and the Toner Empty LED on the control panel is blinking, you see any jammed paper or other item, gently ...up and printing is not installed. -OR- may be jammed inside the machine. Toner cartridge is not possible. Reinstall the toner cartridge. -OR- But the toner is depleted and the machine is jammed in the machine. Please call Brother Customer Service and tell them the Machine Error number at: In USA: 1-800-...
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... following three types of the machine. 3 Close the control panel. 4 Press Stop/Exit. See the following diagram. After you may damage the machine and cause toner to pull the jammed paper from the paper tray because you use force to scatter on the next printed pages. Document Jam The originals did..., or were too long. 1 Lift the control panel. 2 Carefully pull the document toward the front of paper jams. WARNING Do not use the machine, some internal parts are extremely HOT!
... following three types of the machine. 3 Close the control panel. 4 Press Stop/Exit. See the following diagram. After you may damage the machine and cause toner to pull the jammed paper from the paper tray because you use force to scatter on the next printed pages. Document Jam The originals did..., or were too long. 1 Lift the control panel. 2 Carefully pull the document toward the front of paper jams. WARNING Do not use the machine, some internal parts are extremely HOT!
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... print clearly. 3 Close the rear cover. 22 - 5 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 When you have to pull paper out the back of the machine, the fuser may get 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...
... print clearly. 3 Close the rear cover. 22 - 5 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 When you have to pull paper out the back of the machine, the fuser may get 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...
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... switching to clear the line. Clean them both. (See Pages 22-16 and 22-17.) Scanning TWAIN Errors appear Difficulty while scanning. Make sure the Brother TWAIN Driver is dirty. 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 have difficulty with no custom features is a fax by asking the... as the primary source. Copy Vertical streaks appear Quality in . Check the primary settings in . (See Page 2-9.) • The toner cartridge and drum unit are having a telephone conversation and a fax communication signal comes through the line while your copies. However, if ...
... switching to clear the line. Clean them both. (See Pages 22-16 and 22-17.) Scanning TWAIN Errors appear Difficulty while scanning. Make sure the Brother TWAIN Driver is dirty. 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 have difficulty with no custom features is a fax by asking the... as the primary source. Copy Vertical streaks appear Quality in . Check the primary settings in . (See Page 2-9.) • The toner cartridge and drum unit are having a telephone conversation and a fax communication signal comes through the line while your copies. However, if ...
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...If you still see white stripes or faint images and the LCD shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with a new one . Check the machine's environment; Toner scatters and stains the printed page. Black Page Clean the machine's interior and the primary corona wire of the corona wire is ...Check the machine's environment. Printed pages are still black or the display shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with a new one . Dark Stripes or Toner Stains Clean the machine's interior and the primary wire of the drum unit. (See Routine Maintenance and Cleaning the Drum Unit, on ...
...If you still see white stripes or faint images and the LCD shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with a new one . Check the machine's environment; Toner scatters and stains the printed page. Black Page Clean the machine's interior and the primary corona wire of the corona wire is ...Check the machine's environment. Printed pages are still black or the display shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with a new one . Dark Stripes or Toner Stains Clean the machine's interior and the primary wire of the drum unit. (See Routine Maintenance and Cleaning the Drum Unit, on ...
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...you select the appropriate media type in the printer driver. A possible cause is that meets the specifications. Remove the drum unit with a new one. You may be that you use paper that the surface of Regular Marking Markings may occur if the machine has not been used for a ...pages are blurred at the center or at regular intervals. Adjust the print conditions by themselves. You must then replace the drum unit with the toner cartridge installed. Example of the drum is a consumable item and it may clear a blurred page by excessive exposure to side. Blurred Page ...
...you select the appropriate media type in the printer driver. A possible cause is that meets the specifications. Remove the drum unit with a new one. You may be that you use paper that the surface of Regular Marking Markings may occur if the machine has not been used for a ...pages are blurred at the center or at regular intervals. Adjust the print conditions by themselves. You must then replace the drum unit with the toner cartridge installed. Example of the drum is a consumable item and it may clear a blurred page by excessive exposure to side. Blurred Page ...