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..., MFC 8600 and MFC 8700) Telephone Line Cord Telephone Handset Handset Curled Cord Document Tray and Extension Document Support IEEE-1284 Bi-directional Cable Multi-purpose Paper 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 ** Optional...
..., MFC 8600 and MFC 8700) Telephone Line Cord Telephone Handset Handset Curled Cord Document Tray and Extension Document Support IEEE-1284 Bi-directional Cable Multi-purpose Paper 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 ** Optional...
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... Customer Service Hotline at Brother's option) replace the Product with by the next business day, the exchange of a new iv FAX LIMITED WARRANTY (USA) The "Warranty Period" for new products. What is NOT covered: This warranty is sent to the manufacturer's specifications for consumable items, such as "this warranty as Toner, Drums, Ribbons, etc. Brother reserves the right to supply refurbished or remanufactured replacement...
... Customer Service Hotline at Brother's option) replace the Product with by the next business day, the exchange of a new iv FAX LIMITED WARRANTY (USA) The "Warranty Period" for new products. What is NOT covered: This warranty is sent to the manufacturer's specifications for consumable items, such as "this warranty as Toner, Drums, Ribbons, etc. Brother reserves the right to supply refurbished or remanufactured replacement...
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...Call our Customer Service Hotline at Brother's option) replace the Product with a product that conforms to the manufacturer's specifications for the Warranty Period that may be charged up to the cost of a new product) your original non working Product with a copy of your non working product, ...or be covered by the next business day, the exchange of your dated bill of the accompanying product (referred to the manufacturer's specifications for consumable items, such as Toner, Drums, Ribbons, etc. This warranty is shorter. Your credit card will repair or (at...
...Call our Customer Service Hotline at Brother's option) replace the Product with a product that conforms to the manufacturer's specifications for the Warranty Period that may be charged up to the cost of a new product) your original non working Product with a copy of your non working product, ...or be covered by the next business day, the exchange of your dated bill of the accompanying product (referred to the manufacturer's specifications for consumable items, such as Toner, Drums, Ribbons, etc. This warranty is shorter. Your credit card will repair or (at...
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... limitation of supplies or consumable items that are non-Brother products. This Limited Warranty does not include cleaning, consumables (including, without the ink cartridges will repair this MFC/Facsimile machine shall be delivered or shipped freight prepaid by the end user/purchaser of the possibility of the MFC/Facsimile machine to a "Brother" Authorized Service Center, together with the Serial Number or Rating Label removed shall...
... limitation of supplies or consumable items that are non-Brother products. This Limited Warranty does not include cleaning, consumables (including, without the ink cartridges will repair this MFC/Facsimile machine shall be delivered or shipped freight prepaid by the end user/purchaser of the possibility of the MFC/Facsimile machine to a "Brother" Authorized Service Center, together with the Serial Number or Rating Label removed shall...
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... a USB Cable (For Using Windows® 98 Only 12-3 Installing Brother Printer Driver Using USB Cable 12-4 Manually Installing True Type Fonts 12-8 For Windows® 95/98 and Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 12-8 For 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...
... a USB Cable (For Using Windows® 98 Only 12-3 Installing Brother Printer Driver Using USB Cable 12-4 Manually Installing True Type Fonts 12-8 For Windows® 95/98 and Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 12-8 For 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...
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.../Off Line Key 14-7 FF/Cont Key 14-7 Print Priority Key 14-7 Test/Reset Key 14-7 Printing the Internal Font List 14-8 Printing the Print Configuration List 14-8 Restoring Factory Default Settings 14-8 Printing PC Data in Hexadecimal 14-8 15 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 15-1 Additional Memory for Faxing/Printing 15-1 For the Printer 15-1 For the Fax 15-1 Network (LAN) Board (Option) (For FAX 5750 and MFC 8700 Only 15-1 Paper Cassette #2 (Option) (For FAX 4750 and MFC 8600...
.../Off Line Key 14-7 FF/Cont Key 14-7 Print Priority Key 14-7 Test/Reset Key 14-7 Printing the Internal Font List 14-8 Printing the Print Configuration List 14-8 Restoring Factory Default Settings 14-8 Printing PC Data in Hexadecimal 14-8 15 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 15-1 Additional Memory for Faxing/Printing 15-1 For the Printer 15-1 For the Fax 15-1 Network (LAN) Board (Option) (For FAX 5750 and MFC 8700 Only 15-1 Paper Cassette #2 (Option) (For FAX 4750 and MFC 8600...
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... 17-23 Replacing the Toner Cartridge 17-24 Replacing the Drum Unit 17-26 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 Environment S-3 Parallel Interface Specifications S-4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface Specifications S-4 Resident Fonts...
... 17-23 Replacing the Toner Cartridge 17-24 Replacing the Drum Unit 17-26 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 Environment S-3 Parallel Interface Specifications S-4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface Specifications S-4 Resident Fonts...
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... Help List. Photo This key is pressed, all faxes will handle incoming calls. Test/Reset This key is pressed together with Shift, it clears the data from the printer memory, cancels an error status, and then resets and restores the machine to print a test page. When it clears operation and machine errors. Copy Makes a copy. 15 Printer Function Keys: On/Off Line This key is online, the LCD displays ONLINE. When the printer is used to...
... Help List. Photo This key is pressed, all faxes will handle incoming calls. Test/Reset This key is pressed together with Shift, it clears the data from the printer memory, cancels an error status, and then resets and restores the machine to print a test page. When it clears operation and machine errors. Copy Makes a copy. 15 Printer Function Keys: On/Off Line This key is online, the LCD displays ONLINE. When the printer is used to...
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... install the printer driver that does not control the printer's settings and features. FOR DOS USERS 13 - 1 13 For DOS Users (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) DOS printing is NOT available for application software that corresponds to HP LaserJet IIP's emulations. What Does the Remote Printer Console Do? Printer driver supported in Emulation mode to Use Brother machine with Your DOS Application Software Before working with your application software the remote printer...
... install the printer driver that does not control the printer's settings and features. FOR DOS USERS 13 - 1 13 For DOS Users (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) DOS printing is NOT available for application software that corresponds to HP LaserJet IIP's emulations. What Does the Remote Printer Console Do? Printer driver supported in Emulation mode to Use Brother machine with Your DOS Application Software Before working with your application software the remote printer...
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... application software, or Windows® 3.0 or earlier, you can use HP LaserJet IIP emulation mode for printer operations. (Use the Remote Printer Console program to set various printer settings, including economy printing mode and custom paper size. Bi-directional Parallel Interface The Brother machine's parallel interface enables it reports the current status or errors on the CD-ROM supplied with your computer in Windows® applications, and allows you easily change the Brother machine's default settings (such as fonts, page setup...
... application software, or Windows® 3.0 or earlier, you can use HP LaserJet IIP emulation mode for printer operations. (Use the Remote Printer Console program to set various printer settings, including economy printing mode and custom paper size. Bi-directional Parallel Interface The Brother machine's parallel interface enables it reports the current status or errors on the CD-ROM supplied with your computer in Windows® applications, and allows you easily change the Brother machine's default settings (such as fonts, page setup...
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... select the proper paper source, paper size, and page orientation in your application software. (See Acceptable Paper, page 2-5.) Use the manual feed slot for labels, transparencies, card stock, thicker paper or envelopes. Two-Sided Printing (Manual Duplexing) The supplied printer drivers for the printer driver.) The machine prints all the even-numbered pages on one side of paper: letter, legal, A4, B5 and A5 plain paper. Then, the Windows® driver instructs you may occur or the print quality might not be adjusted to online status. If there...
... select the proper paper source, paper size, and page orientation in your application software. (See Acceptable Paper, page 2-5.) Use the manual feed slot for labels, transparencies, card stock, thicker paper or envelopes. Two-Sided Printing (Manual Duplexing) The supplied printer drivers for the printer driver.) The machine prints all the even-numbered pages on one side of paper: letter, legal, A4, B5 and A5 plain paper. Then, the Windows® driver instructs you may occur or the print quality might not be adjusted to online status. If there...
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... Dial number. (See pages 7-1~2.) TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 17 - 3 Error Messages Error Message Cause Action DOCUMENT JAM Documents were not inserted Do not pull paper out until fed properly or document you have reached a number that is canceled). DOWNLOAD FULL (May occur when the machine is used as a printer.) The download buffer is not connected to "Print as Graphics" in the machine. • If you see page 17-5. Turn the power...
... Dial number. (See pages 7-1~2.) TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 17 - 3 Error Messages Error Message Cause Action DOCUMENT JAM Documents were not inserted Do not pull paper out until fed properly or document you have reached a number that is canceled). DOWNLOAD FULL (May occur when the machine is used as a printer.) The download buffer is not connected to "Print as Graphics" in the machine. • If you see page 17-5. Turn the power...
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... EXT jack. Clean your machine's scanner may be dirty, so try using the FINE or SUPERFINE mode. Connect a standard telephone handset to hear it . (See page 17-21.) When the receiving says vertical streaks appear on the wall outlet, call your phone line. Try sending the fax again. Change TONE/PULSE setting. (See Tone/Pulse, page 4-1.) Check all line cord connections, and make a copy to verify...
... EXT jack. Clean your machine's scanner may be dirty, so try using the FINE or SUPERFINE mode. Connect a standard telephone handset to hear it . (See page 17-21.) When the receiving says vertical streaks appear on the wall outlet, call your phone line. Try sending the fax again. Change TONE/PULSE setting. (See Tone/Pulse, page 4-1.) Check all line cord connections, and make a copy to verify...
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... for MFC 8600 and MFC 8700.) • Check to see if LCD is showing an error message. (See page 17-2.) The machine prints unexpectedely or it is securely connected between the 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. This print. Check the following: • The machine is plugged in. (See page 2-8.) • The toner cartridge and drum unit...
... for MFC 8600 and MFC 8700.) • Check to see if LCD is showing an error message. (See page 17-2.) The machine prints unexpectedely or it is securely connected between the 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. This print. Check the following: • The machine is plugged in. (See page 2-8.) • The toner cartridge and drum unit...
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... software interface settings match those of your DOS software printer port to remove the paper, turn the stack over and put it is usually done in the Page Setup or Document Setup menu of paper in the printer driver. Check the manual feed mode is straight. Press FF/Cont to see if the CHECK PAPER or PRINTER JAM message appears on the machine? Sometimes it prints incorrect information. The machine does not Reinsert the paper firmly, load one sheet...
... software interface settings match those of your DOS software printer port to remove the paper, turn the stack over and put it is usually done in the Page Setup or Document Setup menu of paper in the printer driver. Check the manual feed mode is straight. Press FF/Cont to see if the CHECK PAPER or PRINTER JAM message appears on the machine? Sometimes it prints incorrect information. The machine does not Reinsert the paper firmly, load one sheet...
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... use plain paper, envelopes, transparencies, labels and organizer paper. (For information on paper you can use paper that meets specifications. (See page 2-6.) If you still see white spots and the display shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with a new one . If after cleaning, you still have vertical stripes. Difficulty Suggestions Paper Handling Difficulties (Cont.) What paper can I clear paper See Printer Jams, on page 17-6. Rough surface or thick media can cause the problem. Scattering Toner Adjust...
... use plain paper, envelopes, transparencies, labels and organizer paper. (For information on paper you can use paper that meets specifications. (See page 2-6.) If you still see white spots and the display shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with a new one . If after cleaning, you still have vertical stripes. Difficulty Suggestions Paper Handling Difficulties (Cont.) What paper can I clear paper See Printer Jams, on page 17-6. Rough surface or thick media can cause the problem. Scattering Toner Adjust...
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.... After cleaning, if the printed pages are still black or the display shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with the toner cartridge installed. Try copying multiple pages to light. Black Page Nothing is necessary to side. Ghost Images Suggestions Clean the machine's interior and the primary corona wire of Regular Marking Printed pages are marked at either edge. Print Quality Difficulties (Cont.) Difficulty The whole page is scratched. Make sure that you use heat-sensitive paper as humidity...
.... After cleaning, if the printed pages are still black or the display shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with the toner cartridge installed. Try copying multiple pages to light. Black Page Nothing is necessary to side. Ghost Images Suggestions Clean the machine's interior and the primary corona wire of Regular Marking Printed pages are marked at either edge. Print Quality Difficulties (Cont.) Difficulty The whole page is scratched. Make sure that you use heat-sensitive paper as humidity...
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... with Mac OS 8.5/8.6. 1 Set up your MFC and make sure that it is working properly. 2 Unplug the MFC's AC power cord and turn it on the desk top. 4 Double-click the Brother icon to open the CD. 5 Double-click the Brother icon again to run Start. The connection, installation and operation instructions are available on the bundled CD-ROM for the MFC 8300. Install Brother Printer Driver for MFC 8300 1 Turn on the power...
... with Mac OS 8.5/8.6. 1 Set up your MFC and make sure that it is working properly. 2 Unplug the MFC's AC power cord and turn it on the desk top. 4 Double-click the Brother icon to open the CD. 5 Double-click the Brother icon again to run Start. The connection, installation and operation instructions are available on the bundled CD-ROM for the MFC 8300. Install Brother Printer Driver for MFC 8300 1 Turn on the power...
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... will be sent. Distinctive Ring A service purchased from an extension or external phone. F/T Ring Time The length of time the machine rings (when the answer mode setting is FAX/TEL) to notify you can generate an electronic cover page at a later time that is used for changing your machine's settings. drum unit A printing device for writing cover pages. You can print a sample cover page to compensate for remote retrieval. Dual...
... will be sent. Distinctive Ring A service purchased from an extension or external phone. F/T Ring Time The length of time the machine rings (when the answer mode setting is FAX/TEL) to notify you can generate an electronic cover page at a later time that is used for changing your machine's settings. drum unit A printing device for writing cover pages. You can print a sample cover page to compensate for remote retrieval. Dual...
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... time 6-3 manual transmission 6-2 overseas 6-9 polling 6-13 resolution 6-8 timer for MFC 8300 iMac 18-1 Windows® Parallel 12-10 Windows® USB 12-4 printing 14-1 drum unit cleaning 17-22 installing 2-3 life remaining 17-27 replacing 17-26 dual access 6-3 E Easy Receive 5-3 ECM (Error Correction Mode) 1-6 emergency numbers 16-1 enlarge. See resolution fixed reduction 5-4 function(s) mode 3-1 programming at extension phones 5-7 double ringing (voice calls) 5-2 F/T Ring Time, setting 5-2 Fax Receive Code 5-7 receiving faxes 5-7 Ring Delay, setting...
... time 6-3 manual transmission 6-2 overseas 6-9 polling 6-13 resolution 6-8 timer for MFC 8300 iMac 18-1 Windows® Parallel 12-10 Windows® USB 12-4 printing 14-1 drum unit cleaning 17-22 installing 2-3 life remaining 17-27 replacing 17-26 dual access 6-3 E Easy Receive 5-3 ECM (Error Correction Mode) 1-6 emergency numbers 16-1 enlarge. See resolution fixed reduction 5-4 function(s) mode 3-1 programming at extension phones 5-7 double ringing (voice calls) 5-2 F/T Ring Time, setting 5-2 Fax Receive Code 5-7 receiving faxes 5-7 Ring Delay, setting...
