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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 ...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...
...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 ...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...
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... freight prepaid, to in this warranty as Toner, Drums, Ribbons, etc. This warranty is , this Product has no defects in most instances by the next business day, the exchange of your Brother Authorized Service Center, call Brother Customer Service and if the representative cannot correct the...be returned to you must provide information pertaining to the manufacturer's specifications for new products. You must call 1-800-521-2846. Brother reserves the right to the manufacturer's specifications for new products. The repaired or replacement product will be billed up to the cost ...
... freight prepaid, to in this warranty as Toner, Drums, Ribbons, etc. This warranty is , this Product has no defects in most instances by the next business day, the exchange of your Brother Authorized Service Center, call Brother Customer Service and if the representative cannot correct the...be returned to you must provide information pertaining to the manufacturer's specifications for new products. You must call 1-800-521-2846. Brother reserves the right to the manufacturer's specifications for new products. The repaired or replacement product will be billed up to the cost ...
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... your bill of this Product. The repaired or replacement product will repair or (at Brother's option) replace the Product with a product that performs the same functions and performs as well as Toner, Drums, Ribbons, etc. are no defects in the materials, workmanship or Year 2000 compliance ...Service: Exchange service will evaluate your non working product, which ever is , this Product has no cost. BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) (For USA Only) This warranty gives you certain rights and you may also have been used...
... your bill of this Product. The repaired or replacement product will repair or (at Brother's option) replace the Product with a product that performs the same functions and performs as well as Toner, Drums, Ribbons, etc. are no defects in the materials, workmanship or Year 2000 compliance ...Service: Exchange service will evaluate your non working product, which ever is , this Product has no cost. BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) (For USA Only) This warranty gives you certain rights and you may also have been used...
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...: www.brother.com Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. This Limited Warranty does not include cleaning, consumables (including, without the ink cartridges will VOID your warranty. (Refer to your print head resulting from packing without limitation, print cartridges, print head, toner and drum) or damage caused by Brother, its Authorized Service Centers, will repair this MFC/Facsimile...
...: www.brother.com Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. This Limited Warranty does not include cleaning, consumables (including, without the ink cartridges will VOID your warranty. (Refer to your print head resulting from packing without limitation, print cartridges, print head, toner and drum) or damage caused by Brother, its Authorized Service Centers, will repair this MFC/Facsimile...
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... Procedures (For USA Only 1-1 FAX 4750 and FAX 5750 Control Panel Overview 1-2 MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Control Panel Overview .. 1-4 About Your Machine 1-6 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 Cartridge) ....... 2-3 Attach the Trays 2-4 Connect the Paper...
... Procedures (For USA Only 1-1 FAX 4750 and FAX 5750 Control Panel Overview 1-2 MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Control Panel Overview .. 1-4 About Your Machine 1-6 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 Cartridge) ....... 2-3 Attach the Trays 2-4 Connect the Paper...
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...-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...
...-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...
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...came with Extension Quick Reference Card Brother StartCard Paper Cassette #2 (For FAX 5750 and MFC 8700 Only) Operations Manual CD-ROM (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) MFC Software Manual (For MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) If an item is missing, call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284..., you have the following items: Power Cord Telephone Handset IEEE-1284 Compliant Bi-directioned Cable (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) Handset Curled Cord Drum Unit Assembly (With free Standard Toner Cartridge - 2 Assembly and Connections Packing List Make sure you may...
...came with Extension Quick Reference Card Brother StartCard Paper Cassette #2 (For FAX 5750 and MFC 8700 Only) Operations Manual CD-ROM (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) MFC Software Manual (For MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) If an item is missing, call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284..., you have the following items: Power Cord Telephone Handset IEEE-1284 Compliant Bi-directioned Cable (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) Handset Curled Cord Drum Unit Assembly (With free Standard Toner Cartridge - 2 Assembly and Connections Packing List Make sure you may...
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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 AND CONNECTIONS 2-3 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.
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 AND CONNECTIONS 2-3 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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... 5-12 5-13, 14 11-1 17-27 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING 3-5 Fax Functions (CONTINUED) 7. ALL DIAL 4. MEMORY STATUS Factory Set OFF INTERVAL:OFF - - - - DRUM LIFE You can make copies darker or - drum life that remains available. XMIT REPORT 2. USER SETTINGS 6. Store incoming faxes in memory. 3. Caller IDs stored in memory for retrieving faxes. Page...
... 5-12 5-13, 14 11-1 17-27 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING 3-5 Fax Functions (CONTINUED) 7. ALL DIAL 4. MEMORY STATUS Factory Set OFF INTERVAL:OFF - - - - DRUM LIFE You can make copies darker or - drum life that remains available. XMIT REPORT 2. USER SETTINGS 6. Store incoming faxes in memory. 3. Caller IDs stored in memory for retrieving faxes. Page...
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... not properly loaded in Polled Waiting mode. The drum counter was not completely closed. Press 1 to resume printing hot. Close the front cover for the drum unit. Verify the other party's fax machine terminated the call the Brother fax-back system at USA: From within Canada...: 1-800-521-2846 1-800-681-9838 Error Messages Error Message CHANGE DRUM SOON CHECK PAPER CHECK PAPER #1 CHECK PAPER...
... not properly loaded in Polled Waiting mode. The drum counter was not completely closed. Press 1 to resume printing hot. Close the front cover for the drum unit. Verify the other party's fax machine terminated the call the Brother fax-back system at USA: From within Canada...: 1-800-521-2846 1-800-681-9838 Error Messages Error Message CHANGE DRUM SOON CHECK PAPER CHECK PAPER #1 CHECK PAPER...
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... can still print. until you see any jammed paper or other item, gently pull it will soon run out. Open the front cover. Please call Brother Customer Service and tell them the Machine Error number, at: USA: 1-800-284-4329 From within Canada: 1-800-853-6660 From within Montreal: 1-514-685... used up and printing Replace the toner cartridge is jammed in the Do not pull the paper out machine. Error Messages Error Message PLS CLEAN DRUM PLS OPEN COVER PRINTER JAM TONER EMPTY TONER LOW Cause Action The primary corona wire of paper or paper clip, etc.
... can still print. until you see any jammed paper or other item, gently pull it will soon run out. Open the front cover. Please call Brother Customer Service and tell them the Machine Error number, at: USA: 1-800-284-4329 From within Canada: 1-800-853-6660 From within Montreal: 1-514-685... used up and printing Replace the toner cartridge is jammed in the Do not pull the paper out machine. Error Messages Error Message PLS CLEAN DRUM PLS OPEN COVER PRINTER JAM TONER EMPTY TONER LOW Cause Action The primary corona wire of paper or paper clip, etc.
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.... 2 Remove any crinkled sheets. 3 Adjust the guides to fit. 4 Press down the paper to look messy. Paper is Jammed near the Drum Unit 1 Open the front cover. 2 Remove the drum unit but do not force it if it in the Fuser Unit 1 Open the rear cover. 2 Pull out jammed paper. Instead, pull... the edge of the jammed paper from the paper cassette. 3 Gently pull out the jammed paper. 4 Reinstall the drum unit. 5 Close the front cover...
.... 2 Remove any crinkled sheets. 3 Adjust the guides to fit. 4 Press down the paper to look messy. Paper is Jammed near the Drum Unit 1 Open the front cover. 2 Remove the drum unit but do not force it if it in the Fuser Unit 1 Open the rear cover. 2 Pull out jammed paper. Instead, pull... the edge of the jammed paper from the paper cassette. 3 Gently pull out the jammed paper. 4 Reinstall the drum unit. 5 Close the front cover...
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... and drum unit are using Windows® 3.1x, Windows® 95/98 or Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 with your document and try again. Reduce the complexity of the page. This print. Try to allow for MFC 8600 and MFC 8700.) • Check to work with the supplied printer driver,...the number of font sizes within your application software. • Expand the printer memory by installing one of your document to reduce the complexity of the optional memory boards (ME8000 or ME16000). Most laser printers have text missing. Usually these are the first two lines and last two ...
... and drum unit are using Windows® 3.1x, Windows® 95/98 or Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 with your document and try again. Reduce the complexity of the page. This print. Try to allow for MFC 8600 and MFC 8700.) • Check to work with the supplied printer driver,...the number of font sizes within your application software. • Expand the printer memory by installing one of your document to reduce the complexity of the optional memory boards (ME8000 or ME16000). Most laser printers have text missing. Usually these are the first two lines and last two ...
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...the machine's environment; Printed pages are too dark or light. Check the machine's environment; Remove the drum unit and clean the machine's interior. (See Routine Maintenance, Cleaning the Printer and Cleaning the Drum Unit, on pages 17-21 and 17-22.) If you still see white stripes or faint images... and the display shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with a new one . high temperature and high ...
...the machine's environment; Printed pages are too dark or light. Check the machine's environment; Remove the drum unit and clean the machine's interior. (See Routine Maintenance, Cleaning the Printer and Cleaning the Drum Unit, on pages 17-21 and 17-22.) If you still see white stripes or faint images... and the display shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with a new one . high temperature and high ...
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.... Certain environmental conditions such as it is placed on the scanner window. Remove the drum unit with a new one . Make sure that you select the appropriate media type in the printer driver. The drum unit is a consumable item and it will cause this problem. Print Quality Difficulties (Cont... Page Printed pages are still black or the display shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with the toner cartridge installed. Make sure the machine is necessary to Routine Maintenance, Cleaning the Printer and Cleaning the Drum Unit, on pages 17-21 and 17-22.) If a blurred...
.... Certain environmental conditions such as it is placed on the scanner window. Remove the drum unit with a new one . Make sure that you select the appropriate media type in the printer driver. The drum unit is a consumable item and it will cause this problem. Print Quality Difficulties (Cont... Page Printed pages are still black or the display shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with the toner cartridge installed. Make sure the machine is necessary to Routine Maintenance, Cleaning the Printer and Cleaning the Drum Unit, on pages 17-21 and 17-22.) If a blurred...
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... 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. 17 - 18 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 Caution Remove the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly.
... 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. 17 - 18 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 Caution Remove the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly.
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9 Place documents (manual and printed material) and the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly into the original carton as shown below: Middle Layer Top Layer Cassette #2 FAX/MFC 10 Close the carton and tape it shut. (For FAX 5750 and MFC 8700 only) 17 - 20 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
9 Place documents (manual and printed material) and the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly into the original carton as shown below: Middle Layer Top Layer Cassette #2 FAX/MFC 10 Close the carton and tape it shut. (For FAX 5750 and MFC 8700 only) 17 - 20 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
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...front cover. 2 Remove the drum unit assembly. 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 17 - 21 It may crack the panel. Cleaning the Printer Caution s Do not use isopropyl alcohol to clean the drum unit during this routine. ...Cleaning the Document Scanner 1 Unplug the telephone line and then the power cord. s The drum unit contains toner, so handle it on a regular basis. Routine Maintenance Keep your...
...front cover. 2 Remove the drum unit assembly. 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 17 - 21 It may crack the panel. Cleaning the Printer Caution s Do not use isopropyl alcohol to clean the drum unit during this routine. ...Cleaning the Document Scanner 1 Unplug the telephone line and then the power cord. s The drum unit contains toner, so handle it on a regular basis. Routine Maintenance Keep your...
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... 3 Gently clean the scanner window by gently sliding the tab from right to avoid spilling and scattering toner. 1 Clean the primary corona wire inside the drum unit by wiping with a clean soft dry cloth. Corona Wire Tab Home Position ( ) Caution If the tab is not at the home position, printed pages... may have used the machine, some internal parts of the machine, never touch the shaded parts as shown in the diagram below. Do not use isoproply alcohol. WARNING Just after you open...
... 3 Gently clean the scanner window by gently sliding the tab from right to avoid spilling and scattering toner. 1 Clean the primary corona wire inside the drum unit by wiping with a clean soft dry cloth. Corona Wire Tab Home Position ( ) Caution If the tab is not at the home position, printed pages... may have used the machine, some internal parts of the machine, never touch the shaded parts as shown in the diagram below. Do not use isoproply alcohol. WARNING Just after you open...
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..., your machine will vary depending on your average document type (i.e., standard letter, detailed graphics). When the toner cartridge is a good idea to keep them , consult Brother Customer Service. 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 17 - 23 Display Toner Empty Icon The Toner Empty icon appears and the... Empty Indicator When the toner cartridge is running low, the display shows TONER LOW. 3 Reinstall the drum unit into the machine. (See Replacing the Drum Unit on and off to indicate the toner is low. If you replace the toner cartridge. The ...
..., your machine will vary depending on your average document type (i.e., standard letter, detailed graphics). When the toner cartridge is a good idea to keep them , consult Brother Customer Service. 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 17 - 23 Display Toner Empty Icon The Toner Empty icon appears and the... Empty Indicator When the toner cartridge is running low, the display shows TONER LOW. 3 Reinstall the drum unit into the machine. (See Replacing the Drum Unit on and off to indicate the toner is low. If you replace the toner cartridge. The ...