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... 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 Document Tray and... where you can order accessories directly from within that country. Ordering Accessories and Supplies IMPORTANT For technical and operational assistance, you must be made from Brother. (In the USA, you purchased the machine.
... 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 Document Tray and... where you can order accessories directly from within that country. Ordering Accessories and Supplies IMPORTANT For technical and operational assistance, you must be made from Brother. (In the USA, you purchased the machine.
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... as Print Heads, Toner, Drums, Ink Cartridges, Print Cartridges, Refill Ribbons, Therma PLUS Paper and Thermal Paper, etc. The refurbished or remanufactured Product you receive will exchange your report of a possible defect to determine whether a defect exists, and if it to state. BROTHER ONE YEAR ... the accompanying product (referred to ): ribbons, ink or toner cartridges, toner drum units, print heads, cleaning and/or instances where no cost. The "Warranty Period" is authorized, Brother will be returned to the Authorized Service Center together with a copy of the proof of ...
... as Print Heads, Toner, Drums, Ink Cartridges, Print Cartridges, Refill Ribbons, Therma PLUS Paper and Thermal Paper, etc. The refurbished or remanufactured Product you receive will exchange your report of a possible defect to determine whether a defect exists, and if it to state. BROTHER ONE YEAR ... the accompanying product (referred to ): ribbons, ink or toner cartridges, toner drum units, print heads, cleaning and/or instances where no cost. The "Warranty Period" is authorized, Brother will be returned to the Authorized Service Center together with a copy of the proof of ...
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..., arising from the use of or inability to use of supplies or consumable items that are non-Brother products. For laser products: Failure to remove the Toner Cartridge (and Toner Drum Unit on applicable models) during shipping will cause ...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 charge if defective in material or workmanship. Damage to your print head resulting from packing without limitation, print cartridges, print...
..., arising from the use of or inability to use of supplies or consumable items that are non-Brother products. For laser products: Failure to remove the Toner Cartridge (and Toner Drum Unit on applicable models) during shipping will cause ...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 charge if defective in material or workmanship. Damage to your print head resulting from packing without limitation, print cartridges, print...
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...Receive Mode 5-1 Setting Ring Delay 5-2 Setting F/T Ring Time (For FAX/TEL Mode Only 5-2 Easy Receive 5-3 Printing a Reduced Incoming Document 5-3 Setting the Print Density 5-4 Advanced Receiving Operations 5-5 Operation from Extension Telephone or External Telephone 5-5 For FAX/TEL Mode Only 5-5 Changing ...Remote Codes 5-5 Printing a Fax in Memory 5-6 Polling 5-6 Setting Up Polling Receive 5-7 Setting Up Sequential Polling Receive 5-7 Canceling a ...
...Receive Mode 5-1 Setting Ring Delay 5-2 Setting F/T Ring Time (For FAX/TEL Mode Only 5-2 Easy Receive 5-3 Printing a Reduced Incoming Document 5-3 Setting the Print Density 5-4 Advanced Receiving Operations 5-5 Operation from Extension Telephone or External Telephone 5-5 For FAX/TEL Mode Only 5-5 Changing ...Remote Codes 5-5 Printing a Fax in Memory 5-6 Polling 5-6 Setting Up Polling Receive 5-7 Setting Up Sequential Polling Receive 5-7 Canceling a ...
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...Storing Numbers for Easy Dialing 7-1 Storing One Touch Dial Numbers 7-1 Storing Speed Dial Numbers 7-2 Changing One Touch and Speed Dial Numbers 7-2 Setting Up Groups for Broadcasting 7-3 Dialing Options 7-4 Manual Dialing 7-4 Search 7-4 Speed Dialing 7-5 One Touch Dialing 7-5 Broadcasting 7-6 Access Codes... Brother's "Distinctive Ring" Do 8-1 Do You Have Voice Mail 8-2 Before You Choose the Ring Pattern to Register 8-2 VERY IMPORTANT 8-3 Registering the Distinctive Ring Pattern 8-3 Caller ID 8-3 Viewing Caller ID List 8-4 Clearing a Caller ID Stored in Memory 8-4 Printing ...
...Storing Numbers for Easy Dialing 7-1 Storing One Touch Dial Numbers 7-1 Storing Speed Dial Numbers 7-2 Changing One Touch and Speed Dial Numbers 7-2 Setting Up Groups for Broadcasting 7-3 Dialing Options 7-4 Manual Dialing 7-4 Search 7-4 Speed Dialing 7-5 One Touch Dialing 7-5 Broadcasting 7-6 Access Codes... Brother's "Distinctive Ring" Do 8-1 Do You Have Voice Mail 8-2 Before You Choose the Ring Pattern to Register 8-2 VERY IMPORTANT 8-3 Registering the Distinctive Ring Pattern 8-3 Caller ID 8-3 Viewing Caller ID List 8-4 Clearing a Caller ID Stored in Memory 8-4 Printing ...
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...International Long Distance Calls Only 8-6 Placing a Long Distance Telephone Call Using CallManage 8-6 Customer Support 8-6 Disclaimer 8-6 9 Remote Fax Options 9-1 Fax Forwarding/Paging 9-1 Programming a Fax Forwarding Number 9-1 Programming a Paging Number 9-2 Setting Fax Storage 9-3 Backup Print... 9-3 Changing Remote Retrieval Access Code 9-3 Remote Retrieval 9-4 Using Remote Retrieval Access Code 9-4 Remote Commands 9-5 Retrieving Fax Messages 9-6 Changing Fax Forwarding Number 9-6 10 Printing Reports 10-1 MFC Settings and Activity ...
...International Long Distance Calls Only 8-6 Placing a Long Distance Telephone Call Using CallManage 8-6 Customer Support 8-6 Disclaimer 8-6 9 Remote Fax Options 9-1 Fax Forwarding/Paging 9-1 Programming a Fax Forwarding Number 9-1 Programming a Paging Number 9-2 Setting Fax Storage 9-3 Backup Print... 9-3 Changing Remote Retrieval Access Code 9-3 Remote Retrieval 9-4 Using Remote Retrieval Access Code 9-4 Remote Commands 9-5 Retrieving Fax Messages 9-6 Changing Fax Forwarding Number 9-6 10 Printing Reports 10-1 MFC Settings and Activity ...
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... 12-4 Printer Setup Category 12-4 Print Setup Section 12-4 Page Setup Section 12-5 Font Configuration 12-5 Other Configuration 12-6 Console Configuration Category 12-6 Using Brother Machine as a Printer 13-1 Special Printing Features 13-1 Windows® Printing 13-1 Popular Printer Emulation Support 13...Cassette 13-2 Two-Sided Printing (Manual Duplexing 13-2 Front Output Bin 13-3 Manual Feed Slot 13-3 Loading One Sheet of Paper 13-4 Loading More than One Sheet of Paper 13-4 Printing on Thicker Paper and Card Stock 13-5 Simultaneous Printing/Faxing 13-6 Choosing Acceptable...
... 12-4 Printer Setup Category 12-4 Print Setup Section 12-4 Page Setup Section 12-5 Font Configuration 12-5 Other Configuration 12-6 Console Configuration Category 12-6 Using Brother Machine as a Printer 13-1 Special Printing Features 13-1 Windows® Printing 13-1 Popular Printer Emulation Support 13...Cassette 13-2 Two-Sided Printing (Manual Duplexing 13-2 Front Output Bin 13-3 Manual Feed Slot 13-3 Loading One Sheet of Paper 13-4 Loading More than One Sheet of Paper 13-4 Printing on Thicker Paper and Card Stock 13-5 Simultaneous Printing/Faxing 13-6 Choosing Acceptable...
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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...
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...
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15 xvi Available Options 14-13 Support 14-14 Brother Solutions Center 14-14 Web Update 14-14 Check Setting 14-14 Features in the Printer Driver (For Windows® 2000 14-15 General Tab 14-15 Printing Preferences 14-15 Layout Tab 14-16 *1 Orientation 14-16 *2 Pages Per Sheet 14... Off AutoLoad 15-2 Using the Scan Keys 15-2 Using the Control Panel Keys 15-2 Scan Image 15-3 Scan/OCR 15-3 Scan to E-mail 15-3 Brother Control Center Features 15-4 Auto Configuration 15-4 Scanning Operations 15-4 Copy Operations 15-5 PC Fax Operation 15-5 Scanner Settings for Scan, Copy and PC Fax...
15 xvi Available Options 14-13 Support 14-14 Brother Solutions Center 14-14 Web Update 14-14 Check Setting 14-14 Features in the Printer Driver (For Windows® 2000 14-15 General Tab 14-15 Printing Preferences 14-15 Layout Tab 14-16 *1 Orientation 14-16 *2 Pages Per Sheet 14... Off AutoLoad 15-2 Using the Scan Keys 15-2 Using the Control Panel Keys 15-2 Scan Image 15-3 Scan/OCR 15-3 Scan to E-mail 15-3 Brother Control Center Features 15-4 Auto Configuration 15-4 Scanning Operations 15-4 Copy Operations 15-5 PC Fax Operation 15-5 Scanner Settings for Scan, Copy and PC Fax...
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...Setting Up and Using PC FAX (For Windows® Only 17-1 Introduction 17-1 Brother Resource Manager 17-1 MFC Remote Setup 17-2 PC FAX Sending (For Windows® Only 17-3 Setting Up ...FAX Using the Facsimile Style . 17-15 Setting Up PC FAX Receiving 17-16 Setting Up Your MFC 17-16 Running PC FAX Receiving 17-16 Setting Up Your PC 17-17 Viewing New PC FAX Messages... 17-17 Using Automatic E-Mail Printing 18-1 For Windows® 95, 98, 98SE, Me Only 18-1 Main Features 18-1 To Access the On-Line Documentation 18-1 To Install Automatic E-mail Printing (Optional Application):18-1
...Setting Up and Using PC FAX (For Windows® Only 17-1 Introduction 17-1 Brother Resource Manager 17-1 MFC Remote Setup 17-2 PC FAX Sending (For Windows® Only 17-3 Setting Up ...FAX Using the Facsimile Style . 17-15 Setting Up PC FAX Receiving 17-16 Setting Up Your MFC 17-16 Running PC FAX Receiving 17-16 Setting Up Your PC 17-17 Viewing New PC FAX Messages... 17-17 Using Automatic E-Mail Printing 18-1 For Windows® 95, 98, 98SE, Me Only 18-1 Main Features 18-1 To Access the On-Line Documentation 18-1 To Install Automatic E-mail Printing (Optional Application):18-1
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... current operation interacts with the machine. 1 Introduction 1 Using This Manual Thank you the proper response for purchasing a Brother fax machine or multi-function center. This machine has been designed to be able to print a list of this manual you'll see special symbols alerting you to important information, warnings, and actions to...
... current operation interacts with the machine. 1 Introduction 1 Using This Manual Thank you the proper response for purchasing a Brother fax machine or multi-function center. This machine has been designed to be able to print a list of this manual you'll see special symbols alerting you to important information, warnings, and actions to...
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MFC-8500 Control Panel Overview 3 2 1 17 4 16 15 5 14 67 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 Toner Empty ...machine. (Left Arrow) (Right Arrow) Moves the LCD cursor to editable text and display it in function procedure. 4 Print Key: Reset Clears data from the printer memory. 5 Scan Keys: Scan Image Press this key to start scanning an original... you instant access to order another toner cartridge. Clear Deletes entered data or backs up automatically as an attachment. 6 One Touch Dial Keys These 8 keys give you 'll know to previously stored phone numbers. INTRODUCTION 1-3 Scan/OCR Press ...
MFC-8500 Control Panel Overview 3 2 1 17 4 16 15 5 14 67 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 Toner Empty ...machine. (Left Arrow) (Right Arrow) Moves the LCD cursor to editable text and display it in function procedure. 4 Print Key: Reset Clears data from the printer memory. 5 Scan Keys: Scan Image Press this key to start scanning an original... you instant access to order another toner cartridge. Clear Deletes entered data or backs up automatically as an attachment. 6 One Touch Dial Keys These 8 keys give you 'll know to previously stored phone numbers. INTRODUCTION 1-3 Scan/OCR Press ...
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... stored in autodial numbers. 9 Reports Accesses the Reports menu so you can select reports to print: Help List, Auto Dial, Fax Activity, Transmission Verification, and User Settings. 0 Dial Pad Use to access the "09" through "16" One Touch numbers. 8 Telephone Keys: Hook Lets you selected. Receive Mode Indicator Lights These LEDs show...
... stored in autodial numbers. 9 Reports Accesses the Reports menu so you can select reports to print: Help List, Auto Dial, Fax Activity, Transmission Verification, and User Settings. 0 Dial Pad Use to access the "09" through "16" One Touch numbers. 8 Telephone Keys: Hook Lets you selected. Receive Mode Indicator Lights These LEDs show...
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Unfold the extension, which holds printed pages in place. Attaching the Trays 1 Attach the Document Support and Document Tray with Extension Document Support 2 Unfold the Front Output Bin Extension, which holds documents in place. Front Output Bin Extension Connecting Paper Cassette #2 (Option) 1 Carefully pick up the machine and then place it on top of Paper Cassette #2. 2-4 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS Document Tray with Extension.
Unfold the extension, which holds printed pages in place. Attaching the Trays 1 Attach the Document Support and Document Tray with Extension Document Support 2 Unfold the Front Output Bin Extension, which holds documents in place. Front Output Bin Extension Connecting Paper Cassette #2 (Option) 1 Carefully pick up the machine and then place it on top of Paper Cassette #2. 2-4 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS Document Tray with Extension.
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If you move the machine after connecting Cassette #2, be used for printing, See Setting Cassette Usage, Page 4-2. Load paper or envelopes one at a time. Manual Feed Slot The manual feed slot is above the multi-purpose paper cassette. You do not have to carefully lift Cassette #2 with ... sure to remove paper from Cassette #2 into the modular jack on labels, transparencies, card stock or thicker paper: Manual Feed Slot ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2-5 To print or copy on the Brother machine. 2 Plug the modular cable from the paper cassette.
If you move the machine after connecting Cassette #2, be used for printing, See Setting Cassette Usage, Page 4-2. Load paper or envelopes one at a time. Manual Feed Slot The manual feed slot is above the multi-purpose paper cassette. You do not have to carefully lift Cassette #2 with ... sure to remove paper from Cassette #2 into the modular jack on labels, transparencies, card stock or thicker paper: Manual Feed Slot ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2-5 To print or copy on the Brother machine. 2 Plug the modular cable from the paper cassette.
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... - + 7. POLLING RX ON 8. Number of messages. Sets the time for "double-ring" in FAX/TEL, FAX, MANUAL, or TAD mode. OFF 8. Makes prints darker or lighter. 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 Daylight Savings Time ...your machine to French. AUTO SETUP DAYLIGHT (continued) ON - PC FAX RECEIVE OFF ON OFF Descriptions Changes for PC receiving of rings before MFC answers in FAX/TEL mode. Turn ON if PC is shown in bold. OFF 7. RING DELAY 00 01 02 03 04 2. EASY RECEIVE...
... - + 7. POLLING RX ON 8. Number of messages. Sets the time for "double-ring" in FAX/TEL, FAX, MANUAL, or TAD mode. OFF 8. Makes prints darker or lighter. 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 Daylight Savings Time ...your machine to French. AUTO SETUP DAYLIGHT (continued) ON - PC FAX RECEIVE OFF ON OFF Descriptions Changes for PC receiving of rings before MFC answers in FAX/TEL mode. Turn ON if PC is shown in bold. OFF 7. RING DELAY 00 01 02 03 04 2. EASY RECEIVE...
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... TX ON OFF Sets up your machine with a document to the same fax number and at the same 6-10 time as one transmission. 6. CONTRAST Options AUTO S.LIGHT Descriptions Page Changes lightness or darkness of fax 6-5 resolution. 3. BATCH TX ON OFF Sends...TX ON without using 6-3 OFF memory. 7. Note The factory setting (option) is shown in bold. 3-4 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING Main Menu Submenu 2. PRINT SAMPLE 9. COVERPAGE MSG Programs - SETUP (continued) SEND Menu Selections 1. FAX RESOLUTION STANDARD FINE S.FINE PHOTO Changes the default setting of a fax...
... TX ON OFF Sets up your machine with a document to the same fax number and at the same 6-10 time as one transmission. 6. CONTRAST Options AUTO S.LIGHT Descriptions Page Changes lightness or darkness of fax 6-5 resolution. 3. BATCH TX ON OFF Sends...TX ON without using 6-3 OFF memory. 7. Note The factory setting (option) is shown in bold. 3-4 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING Main Menu Submenu 2. PRINT SAMPLE 9. COVERPAGE MSG Programs - SETUP (continued) SEND Menu Selections 1. FAX RESOLUTION STANDARD FINE S.FINE PHOTO Changes the default setting of a fax...
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... or polling job. 5-8, 6-4 Note The factory setting (option) is shown in memory for retrieving faxes. 9-3 Prints incoming faxes stored in the 5-6 memory. SET (continued) AUTO DIAL Menu Selections 1. INTERVAL 6/12/24 Hours 2/4/7 Days Descriptions Page Store One-Touch Dial so you can dial by pressing 7-2 only four keys. Initial setup for 7-3 broadcasting...
... or polling job. 5-8, 6-4 Note The factory setting (option) is shown in memory for retrieving faxes. 9-3 Prints incoming faxes stored in the 5-6 memory. SET (continued) AUTO DIAL Menu Selections 1. INTERVAL 6/12/24 Hours 2/4/7 Days Descriptions Page Store One-Touch Dial so you can dial by pressing 7-2 only four keys. Initial setup for 7-3 broadcasting...
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DURM LIFE 1. PRINT OPTIONS 1. FAX (continued) 3. CONTRAST - 1. INTERNAL FONT 2. DISPLAY# PRINT REPORT View or print a list of drum life that remains available. percentage of the last 30 Caller IDs stored in bold. 3-6 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING ... the ring SET pattern with the machine. Main Menu 2. COPY 4. PRINTER Submenu Menu Selections 0. MISCELLANEOUS 1. DISTINCTIVE 2. RESET PRINTER 2. You can print - AUTO TEXT PHOTO Selects the Copy resolution for your type of original. - + Adjusts the contrast. resident fonts to check and confirm font types...
DURM LIFE 1. PRINT OPTIONS 1. FAX (continued) 3. CONTRAST - 1. INTERNAL FONT 2. DISPLAY# PRINT REPORT View or print a list of drum life that remains available. percentage of the last 30 Caller IDs stored in bold. 3-6 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING ... the ring SET pattern with the machine. Main Menu 2. COPY 4. PRINTER Submenu Menu Selections 0. MISCELLANEOUS 1. DISTINCTIVE 2. RESET PRINTER 2. You can print - AUTO TEXT PHOTO Selects the Copy resolution for your type of original. - + Adjusts the contrast. resident fonts to check and confirm font types...
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... the Cassette #2, press or to select CASSETTE #1 or CASSETTE #2, and then press Set. 3 Press or to select LETTER, LEGAL or A4 (for printing your machine will know how to select ON (or OFF), and then press Set. 5.CASSETTE #2 3 Press Stop/Exit. When you have loaded in ...then press Set. 4 Press Stop/Exit. 2.CASSETTE #2 Turning on Cassette #2 (Option) When the optional CASSETTE #2 is set paper size and the cassette usage. (See Printing a Reduced Incoming Document, Page 5-3 and Setting Paper Size above.) 1 Press Menu, 1, 5. 2 Use or to fit the incoming fax on the page. INITIAL SETUP...
... the Cassette #2, press or to select CASSETTE #1 or CASSETTE #2, and then press Set. 3 Press or to select LETTER, LEGAL or A4 (for printing your machine will know how to select ON (or OFF), and then press Set. 5.CASSETTE #2 3 Press Stop/Exit. When you have loaded in ...then press Set. 4 Press Stop/Exit. 2.CASSETTE #2 Turning on Cassette #2 (Option) When the optional CASSETTE #2 is set paper size and the cassette usage. (See Printing a Reduced Incoming Document, Page 5-3 and Setting Paper Size above.) 1 Press Menu, 1, 5. 2 Use or to fit the incoming fax on the page. INITIAL SETUP...