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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... #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... #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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... 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 ONLY 13-1 How to Use Brother machine with Your DOS Application Software...
... 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 ONLY 13-1 How to Use Brother machine with Your DOS Application Software...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... and PC to install the Brother printer driver from the bundled CD-ROM If you have a FAX 4750, FAX 5750 or MFC 8300 and purchased the optional Multi-Function Link® Pro accessory (PCI-3CD), the machine becomes a 6 in 1 multi-function center. Before you can print... your computer and to Work Together (For MFC 8300 Only) This chapter is a 3 in1 multi-function center-it's a Fax, Copier and Printer. Using the Brother Machine with Your PC The MFC 8300 is for the MFC 8300. SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC 12 - 1 If you have a MFC 8600 or MFC 8700, please see the Multi-Function Center ...
... and PC to install the Brother printer driver from the bundled CD-ROM If you have a FAX 4750, FAX 5750 or MFC 8300 and purchased the optional Multi-Function Link® Pro accessory (PCI-3CD), the machine becomes a 6 in 1 multi-function center. Before you can print... your computer and to Work Together (For MFC 8300 Only) This chapter is a 3 in1 multi-function center-it's a Fax, Copier and Printer. Using the Brother Machine with Your PC The MFC 8300 is for the MFC 8300. SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC 12 - 1 If you have a MFC 8600 or MFC 8700, please see the Multi-Function Center ...
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... Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 To order the appropriate set of disks, you must tell the Brother Representative the version of Windows® you are the minimum computer requirements you need a Floppy Disk version for the MFC 8300's Printer Driver (DSK8331 for Windows® 3.1x or DSK8395 for Windows® 98 or Windows NT®...
... Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 To order the appropriate set of disks, you must tell the Brother Representative the version of Windows® you are the minimum computer requirements you need a Floppy Disk version for the MFC 8300's Printer Driver (DSK8331 for Windows® 3.1x or DSK8395 for Windows® 98 or Windows NT®...
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4 Select [Recommended] and click Next. Installing Brother Printer Driver Using USB Cable 1 Insert the Printer driver CD-ROM. 2 Select Specify a location and remove the other check marks, then click Browse to locate the file. 3 Double-click on the CD icon and click on the Win98usb folder, then click OK. 12 - 4 SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC
4 Select [Recommended] and click Next. Installing Brother Printer Driver Using USB Cable 1 Insert the Printer driver CD-ROM. 2 Select Specify a location and remove the other check marks, then click Browse to locate the file. 3 Double-click on the CD icon and click on the Win98usb folder, then click OK. 12 - 4 SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC
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This completes the installation of the Printer and its USB driver. SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC 12 - 7 10 After completing the test print, click Yes. 11 Click Finish.
This completes the installation of the Printer and its USB driver. SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC 12 - 7 10 After completing the test print, click Yes. 11 Click Finish.
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...True Type Fonts For the MFC 8300, you can install the True Type Fonts during the initial Windows® Printer Driver installation, or manually at a later time. True Type Fonts are the fonts that are used in the Windows® operating systems. If you install the Brother True Type Fonts, more types... 7 Select the fonts you want to install and click the OK button. For Windows® 3.1x: 1 Insert the Brother CD-ROM for Windows® applications. For the MFC 8600 and MFC 8700, you must install the True Type Fonts manually, following the steps bellow. For Windows® 95/98 and Windows ...
...True Type Fonts For the MFC 8300, you can install the True Type Fonts during the initial Windows® Printer Driver installation, or manually at a later time. True Type Fonts are the fonts that are used in the Windows® operating systems. If you install the Brother True Type Fonts, more types... 7 Select the fonts you want to install and click the OK button. For Windows® 3.1x: 1 Insert the Brother CD-ROM for Windows® applications. For the MFC 8600 and MFC 8700, you must install the True Type Fonts manually, following the steps bellow. For Windows® 95/98 and Windows ...
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...click OK, so Windows® will not prompt you again)." If you are using Windows® 98, you see "New Hardware Found Brother MFCXXXX" during startup, follow the instructions from the electrical outlet before connecting the parallel interface cable. Click Finish when it on, plug in...the included bi-directional IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable. 1 Make sure to bypass the Windows® Plug and Play Printer Driver screens, followed by Finish. You can select "Do not install a driver (Windows® will not display this dialog box again. -OR- Also, make sure the PC is turned off...
...click OK, so Windows® will not prompt you again)." If you are using Windows® 98, you see "New Hardware Found Brother MFCXXXX" during startup, follow the instructions from the electrical outlet before connecting the parallel interface cable. Click Finish when it on, plug in...the included bi-directional IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable. 1 Make sure to bypass the Windows® Plug and Play Printer Driver screens, followed by Finish. You can select "Do not install a driver (Windows® will not display this dialog box again. -OR- Also, make sure the PC is turned off...
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... Windows NT® 3.51 or earlier. If you must type the appropriate command for the MFC 8300 printer driver into your CD-ROM drive. 2 Enter the command for your CD-ROM drive.) The Brother LOGO will be displayed on the screen. YOU MUST UPGRADE TO WINDOWS NT 4.0 AND REINSTALL ...drive letter for your version of Windows®, if needed. Installing Brother Printer Driver (For Parallel Interface) (For Windows® 95/98 and Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 Only) 1 Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Brother MFL Pro does not support this version of Windows®: If ...
... Windows NT® 3.51 or earlier. If you must type the appropriate command for the MFC 8300 printer driver into your CD-ROM drive. 2 Enter the command for your CD-ROM drive.) The Brother LOGO will be displayed on the screen. YOU MUST UPGRADE TO WINDOWS NT 4.0 AND REINSTALL ...drive letter for your version of Windows®, if needed. Installing Brother Printer Driver (For Parallel Interface) (For Windows® 95/98 and Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 Only) 1 Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Brother MFL Pro does not support this version of Windows®: If ...
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A window appears listing the options: For each application you install, click on that name in the Software Installation window and follow the prompts on the screen. S E T U P B R O T H E R M A C H I N E W I T H P C 12 - 11 The last step will be to restart Windows® and access the Software Installation window again to install the next application. 3 Click on "Install MFC Printer Driver" and follow the instructions on the screen.
A window appears listing the options: For each application you install, click on that name in the Software Installation window and follow the prompts on the screen. S E T U P B R O T H E R M A C H I N E W I T H P C 12 - 11 The last step will be to restart Windows® and access the Software Installation window again to install the next application. 3 Click on "Install MFC Printer Driver" and follow the instructions on the screen.
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... in the DOS environment and comprises the following table shows combinations of printer drivers and emulation mode. 13 For DOS Users (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) DOS printing is not listed, you must install the printer driver that corresponds to HP LaserJet IIP's emulations. If the machine is ...made by the RPC, you may not have to use this machine, you to Use Brother machine with Your DOS Application Software Before working with your computer screen. How to change various printer settings such as emulation, print quality, fonts, page setup etc., from your application ...
... in the DOS environment and comprises the following table shows combinations of printer drivers and emulation mode. 13 For DOS Users (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) DOS printing is not listed, you must install the printer driver that corresponds to HP LaserJet IIP's emulations. If the machine is ...made by the RPC, you may not have to use this machine, you to Use Brother machine with Your DOS Application Software Before working with your computer screen. How to change various printer settings such as emulation, print quality, fonts, page setup etc., from your application ...
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...Before you install the program, make sure you are in the background. ROM drive for "x") and press Enter. the mouse driver must be installed. (You can monitor your printer's status using bi-directional parallel communications. C:\>x: 5 Type CD DOS and press Enter. If you have the following hardware and... Monitor Program This utility program can also operate the program with the keyboard.) Follow these steps to install the remote printer console program: 1 Make sure your Brother machine is connected to your computer and it is set to Online. 2 Start your computer and go to the DOS ...
...Before you install the program, make sure you are in the background. ROM drive for "x") and press Enter. the mouse driver must be installed. (You can monitor your printer's status using bi-directional parallel communications. C:\>x: 5 Type CD DOS and press Enter. If you have the following hardware and... Monitor Program This utility program can also operate the program with the keyboard.) Follow these steps to install the remote printer console program: 1 Make sure your Brother machine is connected to your computer and it is set to Online. 2 Start your computer and go to the DOS ...
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14 Using Brother Machine as a Printer (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) Special Printing Features If you to set the printer emulation.) Remote Printer Console Program for Microsoft® Windows® 3.1x, 95/98 and Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 are available on your Windows® system using our installer program. The driver supports our unique compression...
14 Using Brother Machine as a Printer (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) Special Printing Features If you to set the printer emulation.) Remote Printer Console Program for Microsoft® Windows® 3.1x, 95/98 and Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 are available on your Windows® system using our installer program. The driver supports our unique compression...
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...numbered pages on one side of paper: letter, legal, A4, B5 and A5 plain paper. Two-Sided Printing (Manual Duplexing) The supplied printer drivers for labels, transparencies, card stock, thicker paper or envelopes. Printing From Your PC Multi-purpose Paper Cassette The machine's multi-purpose paper ...cassette can be satisfactory. (See Paper is Jammed in the Multi-purpose Paper Cassette, page 17-6.) 14 - 2 USING BROTHER MACHINE AS A PRINTER When the machine receives print data from your computer, it is possible that a paper jam may occur or the print quality might not...
...numbered pages on one side of paper: letter, legal, A4, B5 and A5 plain paper. Two-Sided Printing (Manual Duplexing) The supplied printer drivers for labels, transparencies, card stock, thicker paper or envelopes. Printing From Your PC Multi-purpose Paper Cassette The machine's multi-purpose paper ...cassette can be satisfactory. (See Paper is Jammed in the Multi-purpose Paper Cassette, page 17-6.) 14 - 2 USING BROTHER MACHINE AS A PRINTER When the machine receives print data from your computer, it is possible that a paper jam may occur or the print quality might not...
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... is best to first press Print Priority . Follow Steps 1 and 2 above to choose Manual Feed in the Setup dialog box of the Windows® printer driver and select Manual Feed in the machine's memory.) s To stop or clear the manual feed, turn the machine offline by pressing the On/Off Line... incoming faxes. (Incoming faxes will load the first page from the manual feed slot and subsequent pages from the paper cassette. 14 - 4 USING BROTHER MACHINE AS A PRINTER When you use manual feed slot, it with a PC command. Insert the sheet of the paper. This allows you wish to print on face...
... is best to first press Print Priority . Follow Steps 1 and 2 above to choose Manual Feed in the Setup dialog box of the Windows® printer driver and select Manual Feed in the machine's memory.) s To stop or clear the manual feed, turn the machine offline by pressing the On/Off Line... incoming faxes. (Incoming faxes will load the first page from the manual feed slot and subsequent pages from the paper cassette. 14 - 4 USING BROTHER MACHINE AS A PRINTER When you use manual feed slot, it with a PC command. Insert the sheet of the paper. This allows you wish to print on face...
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...the manual feed slot until you have finished printing, close the rear cover of paper. USING BROTHER MACHINE AS A PRINTER 14 - 5 To prevent the possibility of transparencies smudging as they stack in the printer driver. 2 Send the print data as the machine pulls it exits. Printing on thicker paper or... card stock. 1 Select manual feed mode in the output bin, remove each page to the rear of the printer. The machine will wait until the...
...the manual feed slot until you have finished printing, close the rear cover of paper. USING BROTHER MACHINE AS A PRINTER 14 - 5 To prevent the possibility of transparencies smudging as they stack in the printer driver. 2 Send the print data as the machine pulls it exits. Printing on thicker paper or... card stock. 1 Select manual feed mode in the output bin, remove each page to the rear of the printer. The machine will wait until the...
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...FF/Cont . NOT REGISTERED You tried to access a One Touch or Speed Dial number that is not programmed. Then call Brother Customer Service at USA: 1-800-284-4329 From within Canada: 1-800-853-6660 From within Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 MEMORY... FULL Machine memory capacity has been exceeded. • Press FF/Cont to "Print as a printer.) The download buffer is canceled). Turn the power off. Check the number and try again after setting the True Type ...ME8000 or ME16000) NO RESPONSE / BUSY The number you may have installed the Windows® driver, try again.
...FF/Cont . NOT REGISTERED You tried to access a One Touch or Speed Dial number that is not programmed. Then call Brother Customer Service at USA: 1-800-284-4329 From within Canada: 1-800-853-6660 From within Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 MEMORY... FULL Machine memory capacity has been exceeded. • Press FF/Cont to "Print as a printer.) The download buffer is canceled). Turn the power off. Check the number and try again after setting the True Type ...ME8000 or ME16000) NO RESPONSE / BUSY The number you may have installed the Windows® driver, try again.
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...printer driver, see if LCD is application software. I print them. The machine received a very complex print job and could not process part of your application software to make sure to see the "Windows® Setup Printing Problems" section. may be solved in . Try to allow for MFC 8600 and MFC... Printing Difficulties The machine does not print. Reset the machine or unplug the electrical cord and plug it prints garbage. Most laser printers have text missing. Windows® Setup Printing Difficulties My headers or footers appear when I view my document on the screen ...
...printer driver, see if LCD is application software. I print them. The machine received a very complex print job and could not process part of your application software to make sure to see the "Windows® Setup Printing Problems" section. may be solved in . Try to allow for MFC 8600 and MFC... Printing Difficulties The machine does not print. Reset the machine or unplug the electrical cord and plug it prints garbage. Most laser printers have text missing. Windows® Setup Printing Difficulties My headers or footers appear when I view my document on the screen ...
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...the machine? The machine prints the This is common problem first with database part of my document software and part of paper in the printer driver. If so, the multi-purpose paper cassette may be set up to print the envelope size you would probably set your print job....selected in the multi-purpose paper cassette, then try again. Check the manual feed mode is curled, you selected the correct printer driver. This is helpful to the printer but it prints a couple of paper or not properly installed. Try setting the machine to your software. The LCD shows ...
...the machine? The machine prints the This is common problem first with database part of my document software and part of paper in the printer driver. If so, the multi-purpose paper cassette may be set up to print the envelope size you would probably set your print job....selected in the multi-purpose paper cassette, then try again. Check the manual feed mode is curled, you selected the correct printer driver. This is helpful to the printer but it prints a couple of paper or not properly installed. Try setting the machine to your software. The LCD shows ...