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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 product that performs the same functions and performs as well as the original Product. The "Warranty Period" is authorized, Brother will exchange your Brother Authorized Service Center, call Brother...covered by anyone other than an Authorized Service Representative of Brother, (3) The serial number has been modified, defaced or removed from state to ): ribbons, ink or toner cartridges, toner drum units, print heads, cleaning and/or instances...
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 product that performs the same functions and performs as well as the original Product. The "Warranty Period" is authorized, Brother will exchange your Brother Authorized Service Center, call Brother...covered by anyone other than an Authorized Service Representative of Brother, (3) The serial number has been modified, defaced or removed from state to ): ribbons, ink or toner cartridges, toner drum units, print heads, cleaning and/or instances...
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...: Do not remove the ink cartridges during shipping will cause severe damage to the MFC/Facsimile and will VOID the Warranty. (Refer to use of supplies or consumable items that are non-Brother products. Within Montreal, please call 1-877-BROTHER. Internet support: support@brother.ca or browse Brother's Web Site: www.brother.com Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1 Rue...
...: Do not remove the ink cartridges during shipping will cause severe damage to the MFC/Facsimile and will VOID the Warranty. (Refer to use of supplies or consumable items that are non-Brother products. Within Montreal, please call 1-877-BROTHER. Internet support: support@brother.ca or browse Brother's Web Site: www.brother.com Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1 Rue...
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...in this Manual 1-1 Test Sheet Procedure and 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... 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 Attaching the Trays 2-4 Connecting Paper Cassette #2 (Option 2-4 Manual Feed Slot 2-5 Paper 2-6 Acceptable Paper 2-6 Paper Capacity of Paper ...
...in this Manual 1-1 Test Sheet Procedure and 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... 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 Attaching the Trays 2-4 Connecting Paper Cassette #2 (Option 2-4 Manual Feed Slot 2-5 Paper 2-6 Acceptable Paper 2-6 Paper Capacity of Paper ...
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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...
...-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...
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...cartridge. Scan/OCR Press this key to scan a color picture into the machine. (Left Arrow) (Right Arrow) Moves the LCD cursor to the left and right through options or text. You will convert it to editable text and display it up and operate your graphics application for further editing. INTRODUCTION 1-3 MFC-8500... into your machine. 3 Programming Keys: Menu Lets you access the Menu and Programming mode. Clear Deletes entered data or backs up one step in your E-mail application, setting it in function procedure. 4 Print Key: Reset Clears data from the printer memory. 5 ...
...cartridge. Scan/OCR Press this key to scan a color picture into the machine. (Left Arrow) (Right Arrow) Moves the LCD cursor to the left and right through options or text. You will convert it to editable text and display it up and operate your graphics application for further editing. INTRODUCTION 1-3 MFC-8500... into your machine. 3 Programming Keys: Menu Lets you access the Menu and Programming mode. Clear Deletes entered data or backs up one step in your E-mail application, setting it in function procedure. 4 Print Key: Reset Clears data from the printer memory. 5 ...
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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). ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2-1 Whenever you have the following items: Power Cord Telephone... and Connections 2 Packing List Make sure you transport the machine, use the packing materials that came with Extension Drum Unit Assembly (With free Standard Toner Cartridge -
... 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). ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2-1 Whenever you have the following items: Power Cord Telephone... and Connections 2 Packing List Make sure you transport the machine, use the packing materials that came with Extension Drum Unit Assembly (With free Standard Toner Cartridge -
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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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...personalize these codes. Makes prints darker or lighter. ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING 3-3 OFF 7. TONER SAVE ON - F/T RING TIME 3. Activate or deactivate the MFC from a remote location. Sets up your machine to French. Page 4-7 4-8 4-8 4-8 See French Manual 5-2 5-2 5-3 5-5 5-3 5-4 5-7 5-8 ...Note The factory setting (option) is connected to machine for PC receiving of toner cartridge. AUTO SETUP DAYLIGHT (continued) ON - SETUP RECEIVE 1. PRINT DENSITY - + 7. POLLING RX ON 8. Receive fax messages without pressing the Fax Start...
...personalize these codes. Makes prints darker or lighter. ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING 3-3 OFF 7. TONER SAVE ON - F/T RING TIME 3. Activate or deactivate the MFC from a remote location. Sets up your machine to French. Page 4-7 4-8 4-8 4-8 See French Manual 5-2 5-2 5-3 5-5 5-3 5-4 5-7 5-8 ...Note The factory setting (option) is connected to machine for PC receiving of toner cartridge. AUTO SETUP DAYLIGHT (continued) ON - SETUP RECEIVE 1. PRINT DENSITY - + 7. POLLING RX ON 8. Receive fax messages without pressing the Fax Start...
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...WAIT FOR A WHILE. the other party's fax Try to fax or receive again or call machine terminated the call Brother Customer Service at In USA: 1-800-284-4329 In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER In Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 OUT OF MEMORY (May occur when the machine is not programmed. Page 22-4. Turn...the PRINT menu of your application software. • Reduce the print resolution or reduce the complexity of the drum unit or toner cartridge is ready. NOT REGISTERED The One Touch or Speed Dial number that is busy. CHECK DOCUMENT Documents did not feed properly or Do not pull paper out until ...
...WAIT FOR A WHILE. the other party's fax Try to fax or receive again or call machine terminated the call Brother Customer Service at In USA: 1-800-284-4329 In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER In Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 OUT OF MEMORY (May occur when the machine is not programmed. Page 22-4. Turn...the PRINT menu of your application software. • Reduce the print resolution or reduce the complexity of the drum unit or toner cartridge is ready. NOT REGISTERED The One Touch or Speed Dial number that is busy. CHECK DOCUMENT Documents did not feed properly or Do not pull paper out until ...
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... not pull the paper out until you that the toner will display MACHINE ERROR XX. 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...Error Messages Cause Action A page, piece of paper or paper clip, etc. Open the front cover. Toner cartridge is jammed in the machine. may be jammed inside the machine. If the error message remains, open and ...other item, gently pull it will soon run out. Please call Brother Customer Service and tell them the Machine Error number at: In USA: 1-800-284-4329 In Canada: ...
... not pull the paper out until you that the toner will display MACHINE ERROR XX. 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...Error Messages Cause Action A page, piece of paper or paper clip, etc. Open the front cover. Toner cartridge is jammed in the machine. may be jammed inside the machine. If the error message remains, open and ...other item, gently pull it will soon run out. Please call Brother Customer Service and tell them the Machine Error number at: In USA: 1-800-284-4329 In Canada: ...
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...Pages 22-16 and 22-17.) Scanning TWAIN Errors appear Difficulty while scanning. In PaperPort®, click File | Select Source, highlight the Brother TWAIN Driver and click Select. However, if you subscribe to only Call Waiting or some other custom features on a single phone line with...primary corona wire for printing is selected as the primary source. Make sure the Brother TWAIN Driver is dirty. Check the following: • The machine is plugged in. (See Page 2-9.) • The toner cartridge and drum unit are having a telephone conversation and a fax communication signal comes...
...Pages 22-16 and 22-17.) Scanning TWAIN Errors appear Difficulty while scanning. In PaperPort®, click File | Select Source, highlight the Brother TWAIN Driver and click Select. However, if you subscribe to only Call Waiting or some other custom features on a single phone line with...primary corona wire for printing is selected as the primary source. Make sure the Brother TWAIN Driver is dirty. Check the following: • The machine is plugged in. (See Page 2-9.) • The toner cartridge and drum unit are having a telephone conversation and a fax communication signal comes...
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...thick media can cause the problem. If you still have scattered toner and the LCD shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with a new one . Scattering Toner Adjust the print conditions by wiping the scanner windows with a clean soft cloth. (See Routine Maintenance and Cleaning the Drum Unit,... display shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with a new one . White Spots Make sure that a torn piece of the drum unit. (See Pages 22-16~17.) Also, do not use paper that the toner cartridge is printed black. high temperature and high humidity conditions may cause this ...
...thick media can cause the problem. If you still have scattered toner and the LCD shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with a new one . Scattering Toner Adjust the print conditions by wiping the scanner windows with a clean soft cloth. (See Routine Maintenance and Cleaning the Drum Unit,... display shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with a new one . White Spots Make sure that a torn piece of the drum unit. (See Pages 22-16~17.) Also, do not use paper that the toner cartridge is printed black. high temperature and high humidity conditions may cause this ...
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... if the machine has not been used for a long time. Adjust the print conditions by themselves. In this case, replace the drum unit with a new one . You may clear a blurred page by excessive exposure to replace it may cause this problem. T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A ... M A I N T E N A N C E 22 - 12 If the markings do not disappear, it periodically. You must then replace the drum unit with the toner cartridge installed. Make sure the machine is necessary to light. Ghost Images The drum unit is a consumable item and it is placed on printed page. Ghost...
... if the machine has not been used for a long time. Adjust the print conditions by themselves. In this case, replace the drum unit with a new one . You may clear a blurred page by excessive exposure to replace it may cause this problem. T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A ... M A I N T E N A N C E 22 - 12 If the markings do not disappear, it periodically. You must then replace the drum unit with the toner cartridge installed. Make sure the machine is necessary to light. Ghost Images The drum unit is a consumable item and it is placed on printed page. Ghost...
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... the modular cable from the AC outlet. 2 Open the front cover. 3 Remove the drum unit. Leave the toner cartridge installed in the drum unit. 4 Place the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly into the plastic bag and seal the bag. 5 Close the front cover. 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....
... the modular cable from the AC outlet. 2 Open the front cover. 3 Remove the drum unit. Leave the toner cartridge installed in the drum unit. 4 Place the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly into the plastic bag and seal the bag. 5 Close the front cover. 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....
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... LOW and the Toner Empty icon on the control panel flashes on your machine will not resume printing until you replace the toner cartridge. Once this icon appears, your average document type (i.e., standard letter, detailed graphics). Actual page count will vary depending on and... off to keep them , consult Brother Customer Service. Toner Empty Indicator When the toner cartridge is running low, the display shows TONER LOW. The machine is low. 3 Reinstall the drum unit into the ...
... LOW and the Toner Empty icon on the control panel flashes on your machine will not resume printing until you replace the toner cartridge. Once this icon appears, your average document type (i.e., standard letter, detailed graphics). Actual page count will vary depending on and... off to keep them , consult Brother Customer Service. Toner Empty Indicator When the toner cartridge is running low, the display shows TONER LOW. The machine is low. 3 Reinstall the drum unit into the ...
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So, never touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration. If toner scatters on the right as you use the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely HOT! Place the drum unit on a drop cloth or large piece of disposable paper to... local regulations. 22 - 19 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 Place the used toner cartridge into the aluminum bag and discard it according to avoid spilling and scattering the toner. 2 Hold down the lock lever on your hands or clothes...
So, never touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration. If toner scatters on the right as you use the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely HOT! Place the drum unit on a drop cloth or large piece of disposable paper to... local regulations. 22 - 19 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 Place the used toner cartridge into the aluminum bag and discard it according to avoid spilling and scattering the toner. 2 Hold down the lock lever on your hands or clothes...
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... right to the home positio before you install it clicks into the machine. Toner Cartridge Corona Wire Tab Home Position ( ) 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 You can use only a genuine Brother toner cartridge (TN-430 or TN-460), which is left several times. If a toner cartridge is specially formulated to ensure top print quality. Drum Unit 7 Clean the primary...
... right to the home positio before you install it clicks into the machine. Toner Cartridge Corona Wire Tab Home Position ( ) 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 You can use only a genuine Brother toner cartridge (TN-430 or TN-460), which is left several times. If a toner cartridge is specially formulated to ensure top print quality. Drum Unit 7 Clean the primary...
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...remaining drum life is 0%, you may continue to use the drum unit until immediately before installing it according to local regulations. 5 Reinstall the toner cartridge into the aluminium bag, and then discard it . Place the old drum unit into the new drum unit. (See Replacing the Toner...cloth or disposable paper to avoid scattering toner. 3 Hold down the lock lever on the right and pull the toner cartridge out of the drum unit assembly. (See Replacing the Toner Cartridge, Page 22-18.) Lock Lever Discard the used drum units, keep them separate from domestic garbage. 4 Wait to replace...
...remaining drum life is 0%, you may continue to use the drum unit until immediately before installing it according to local regulations. 5 Reinstall the toner cartridge into the aluminium bag, and then discard it . Place the old drum unit into the new drum unit. (See Replacing the Toner...cloth or disposable paper to avoid scattering toner. 3 Hold down the lock lever on the right and pull the toner cartridge out of the drum unit assembly. (See Replacing the Toner Cartridge, Page 22-18.) Lock Lever Discard the used drum units, keep them separate from domestic garbage. 4 Wait to replace...
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...and fax number. This will make the print on the telephone line used in the Windows® operating systems. If you install the Brother True Type Fonts, more types of dialing on received documents significantly lighter. True Type Fonts The fonts that are used for Windows®...Hook. Speaker Volume You can set the volume when your machine is on Brother laser models. Speed Dial A preprogrammed number for very small print and line art. For quickest transmission of the toner cartridge. toner cartridge Accessory that appears on the top of pages. Station ID The stored ...
...and fax number. This will make the print on the telephone line used in the Windows® operating systems. If you install the Brother True Type Fonts, more types of dialing on received documents significantly lighter. True Type Fonts The fonts that are used for Windows®...Hook. Speaker Volume You can set the volume when your machine is on Brother laser models. Speed Dial A preprogrammed number for very small print and line art. For quickest transmission of the toner cartridge. toner cartridge Accessory that appears on the top of pages. Station ID The stored ...
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... CD-ROM PRINTER S-2 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface 8 MB Electrophotography by semiconductor laser beam scanning 600 dots/inch Normal printing mode Economy printing mode (saves up to 3,000 pages/standard toner cartridges (when printing letter size or A4 paper at 5% print coverage) Toner life expectancy ...of HP LaserJet IIP (PCL level 4) Windows® 95/98/98SE/Me/2000 and Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 driver supporting Brother Native Compression mode and bidirectional capability Apple® Macintosh® QuickDraw® Driver for Windows® on the on CD-ROM 35 ...
... CD-ROM PRINTER S-2 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface 8 MB Electrophotography by semiconductor laser beam scanning 600 dots/inch Normal printing mode Economy printing mode (saves up to 3,000 pages/standard toner cartridges (when printing letter size or A4 paper at 5% print coverage) Toner life expectancy ...of HP LaserJet IIP (PCL level 4) Windows® 95/98/98SE/Me/2000 and Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 driver supporting Brother Native Compression mode and bidirectional capability Apple® Macintosh® QuickDraw® Driver for Windows® on the on CD-ROM 35 ...