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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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If you have a MFC 8600 or MFC 8700, please see the Multi-Function Center Software Manual. SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC 12 - 1 Before you can print 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 ... in 1 multi-function center. 12 Setting Up Brother Machine and PC to install the Brother printer driver from Windows® on your PC, you must first follow the steps in this chapter to connect the Brother machine to your computer and to Work Together (For MFC 8300 Only) This chapter is a 3 in1 ...
If you have a MFC 8600 or MFC 8700, please see the Multi-Function Center Software Manual. SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC 12 - 1 Before you can print 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 ... in 1 multi-function center. 12 Setting Up Brother Machine and PC to install the Brother printer driver from Windows® on your PC, you must first follow the steps in this chapter to connect the Brother machine to your computer and to Work Together (For MFC 8300 Only) This chapter is a 3 in1 ...
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If you need to set of disks, you must tell the Brother Representative the version of Windows® 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® Workstation Version 4.0 (32MB recommended) Hard ...or greater for Windows® 95/98), call Brother at USA: 1-888-879-3232 From within Canada: 1-800-668-2768 From within Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 To order the appropriate set up and operate the MFC as a printer. Before You Install Brother Printer Driver If You Don't Have a CD-ROM Drive All...
If you need to set of disks, you must tell the Brother Representative the version of Windows® 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® Workstation Version 4.0 (32MB recommended) Hard ...or greater for Windows® 95/98), call Brother at USA: 1-888-879-3232 From within Canada: 1-800-668-2768 From within Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 To order the appropriate set up and operate the MFC as a printer. Before You Install Brother Printer Driver If You Don't Have a CD-ROM Drive All...
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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. 10 After completing the test print, click Yes. 11 Click Finish. SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC 12 - 7
This completes the installation of the Printer and its USB driver. 10 After completing the test print, click Yes. 11 Click Finish. SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC 12 - 7
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... for Windows® applications. Manually Installing 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. For Windows® 3.1x: 1 Insert the Brother CD-ROM for True Type Fonts. 2 In the Program Manager,... and select the font folder. 6 Select the fonts you want to install and click the OK button. 12 - 8 SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC For the MFC 8600 and MFC 8700, you must install the True Type Fonts manually, following the steps bellow. from the File menu. 5 Select your CD-...
... for Windows® applications. Manually Installing 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. For Windows® 3.1x: 1 Insert the Brother CD-ROM for True Type Fonts. 2 In the Program Manager,... and select the font folder. 6 Select the fonts you want to install and click the OK button. 12 - 8 SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC For the MFC 8600 and MFC 8700, you must install the True Type Fonts manually, following the steps bellow. from the File menu. 5 Select your CD-...
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For the location of your computer's parallel printer port, see "Update Device Driver Wizard", click Next to the printer port of the PC and secure with the two screws. You can select "Do not install a driver (Windows® will not display this dialog box again. -OR- Click Finish when ...wire clips. 3 Connect the interface cable to bypass the Windows® Plug and Play Printer Driver screens, followed by Finish. If you again)." If you are using Windows® 98, you connect Brother machine to unplug the machine's power cord from the installer, then click Next. You may...
For the location of your computer's parallel printer port, see "Update Device Driver Wizard", click Next to the printer port of the PC and secure with the two screws. You can select "Do not install a driver (Windows® will not display this dialog box again. -OR- Click Finish when ...wire clips. 3 Connect the interface cable to bypass the Windows® Plug and Play Printer Driver screens, followed by Finish. If you again)." If you are using Windows® 98, you connect Brother machine to unplug the machine's power cord from the installer, then click Next. You may...
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..., you must type the appropriate command for your version of Windows®: If you are using Windows® 3.1x: s Insert the Brother CD-ROM for the MFC 8300 printer driver into your CD-ROM drive. 2 Enter the command for your CD-ROM drive.) If you are using Windows® 95/98 or ...Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0, the Software Installation program appears automatically when you insert the Brother CD-ROM. -OR- s From the Program Manager, ...
..., you must type the appropriate command for your version of Windows®: If you are using Windows® 3.1x: s Insert the Brother CD-ROM for the MFC 8300 printer driver into your CD-ROM drive. 2 Enter the command for your CD-ROM drive.) If you are using Windows® 95/98 or ...Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0, the Software Installation program appears automatically when you insert the Brother CD-ROM. -OR- s From the Program Manager, ...
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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. 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 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.
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. 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 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.
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...check that the Brother machine's name appears in the DOS environment and comprises the following table shows combinations of printer drivers and emulation mode. Printer driver supported in Emulation mode to choose the proper printer driver in your application software the remote printer console program ...an HP printer driver in your application software. This utility program is NOT available for application software that does not control the printer's settings and features. What Does the Remote Printer Console Do? 13 For DOS Users (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only...
...check that the Brother machine's name appears in the DOS environment and comprises the following table shows combinations of printer drivers and emulation mode. Printer driver supported in Emulation mode to choose the proper printer driver in your application software the remote printer console program ...an HP printer driver in your application software. This utility program is NOT available for application software that does not control the printer's settings and features. What Does the Remote Printer Console Do? 13 For DOS Users (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only...
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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 software to install the program: DOS ... and return to the DOS prompt. ROM drive for "x") and press Enter. Printer Status 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...
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 software to install the program: DOS ... and return to the DOS prompt. ROM drive for "x") and press Enter. Printer Status 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...
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...Compression Technology, which automatically compresses graphic data and downloads font data efficiently into your PC screen. 14 Using Brother Machine as a Printer (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) Special Printing Features If you purchased the optional Multi-Function Link® Pro accessory (PCI-3CD... System (DOS) environment, RPC lets you easily change the Brother machine's default settings (such as it to send memory and printer setup information to the computer. Windows® Printing The dedicated printer driver and TrueType™ compatible fonts for DOS The MFL Pro ...
...Compression Technology, which automatically compresses graphic data and downloads font data efficiently into your PC screen. 14 Using Brother Machine as a Printer (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) Special Printing Features If you purchased the optional Multi-Function Link® Pro accessory (PCI-3CD... System (DOS) environment, RPC lets you easily change the Brother machine's default settings (such as it to send memory and printer setup information to the computer. Windows® Printing The dedicated printer driver and TrueType™ compatible fonts for DOS The MFL Pro ...
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... paper: letter, legal, A4, B5 and A5 plain paper. Very thin or very thick paper is not recommended. Two-Sided Printing (Manual Duplexing) The supplied printer drivers for Windows® 3.1x, 95/98 and Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 enable manual duplex printing. (For more pages, the machine begins to print the... 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 Caution When you (with a pop-up message) to the machine.
... paper: letter, legal, A4, B5 and A5 plain paper. Very thin or very thick paper is not recommended. Two-Sided Printing (Manual Duplexing) The supplied printer drivers for Windows® 3.1x, 95/98 and Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 enable manual duplex printing. (For more pages, the machine begins to print the... 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 Caution When you (with a pop-up message) to the machine.
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... first page is best to first press Print Priority . This allows you to print PC data without interruption from the paper cassette. 14 - 4 USING BROTHER MACHINE AS A PRINTER Insert the sheet of paper for Portrait (vertical) or Landscape (horizontal), with a PC command. Follow Steps 1 and 2 above to load the first page. When... Feed in the Paper Source section. Manual Feed Slot Loading More than One Sheet of Paper 1 Open the Setup dialog box of the Windows® printer driver and select Manual Feed in the Setup dialog box of your...
... first page is best to first press Print Priority . This allows you to print PC data without interruption from the paper cassette. 14 - 4 USING BROTHER MACHINE AS A PRINTER Insert the sheet of paper for Portrait (vertical) or Landscape (horizontal), with a PC command. Follow Steps 1 and 2 above to load the first page. When... Feed in the Paper Source section. Manual Feed Slot Loading More than One Sheet of Paper 1 Open the Setup dialog box of the Windows® printer driver and select Manual Feed in the Setup dialog box of your...
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...guides to insert the next sheet of paper. Printing on thicker paper or card stock. 1 Select manual feed mode in the printer driver. 2 Send the print data as usual. 3 Lift up , the machine has a straight paper path from the manual feed... the next sheet of transparencies smudging as they stack in the output bin, remove each page to the rear of the printer. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 for each transparency after it into position. 6 After the machine ejects the printed page, return... touches the paper feed rollers. To prevent the possibility of paper. USING BROTHER MACHINE AS A PRINTER 14 - 5
...guides to insert the next sheet of paper. Printing on thicker paper or card stock. 1 Select manual feed mode in the printer driver. 2 Send the print data as usual. 3 Lift up , the machine has a straight paper path from the manual feed... the next sheet of transparencies smudging as they stack in the output bin, remove each page to the rear of the printer. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 for each transparency after it into position. 6 After the machine ejects the printed page, return... touches the paper feed rollers. To prevent the possibility of paper. USING BROTHER MACHINE AS A PRINTER 14 - 5
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...does not answer or is busy. MACHINE ERROR XX Machine has a mechanical problem. Then call Brother Customer Service at USA: 1-800-284-4329 From within Canada: 1-800-853-6660 From within... MEMORY FULL Machine memory capacity has been exceeded. • Press FF/Cont to "Print as a printer.) The download buffer is not programmed. Or, you have reached a number that is full. Check ... is used as Graphics" in the machine. • If you may have installed the Windows® driver, try again. Set up the One Touch or Speed Dial number. (See pages 7-1~2.) TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE...
...does not answer or is busy. MACHINE ERROR XX Machine has a mechanical problem. Then call Brother Customer Service at USA: 1-800-284-4329 From within Canada: 1-800-853-6660 From within... MEMORY FULL Machine memory capacity has been exceeded. • Press FF/Cont to "Print as a printer.) The download buffer is not programmed. Or, you have reached a number that is full. Check ... is used as Graphics" in the machine. • If you may have installed the Windows® driver, try again. Set up the One Touch or Speed Dial number. (See pages 7-1~2.) TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE...
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...or footers appear when I cannot print from my Make sure the Windows® printer driver is not recognizing the printer's first couple of the optional memory boards (ME8000 or ME16000). Most laser printers have text missing. The machine prints Your computer is application software. If you...machine cannot print full pages of a document. Please make sure it in your document to allow for MFC 8600 and MFC 8700.) • Check to correctly, then some connect the printer cable correctly. The machine cannot print full pages of a document. The machine received a very complex...
...or footers appear when I cannot print from my Make sure the Windows® printer driver is not recognizing the printer's first couple of the optional memory boards (ME8000 or ME16000). Most laser printers have text missing. The machine prints Your computer is application software. If you...machine cannot print full pages of a document. Please make sure it in your document to allow for MFC 8600 and MFC 8700.) • Check to correctly, then some connect the printer cable correctly. The machine cannot print full pages of a document. The machine received a very complex...
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... T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I cannot print from my application software. Check your DOS software printer port to remove the paper, turn the stack over and put it is curled, you selected the correct printer driver. Check to make sure it is manual feed slot. Difficulty Suggestions DOS Setup Printing Difficulties I N T E N A N C E 17... that manual feed mode is empty, load a new stack of paper in the printer driver. If there is usually done in the printer driver. Reduce the amount of paper into the multi-purpose paper cassette. selected in the...
... T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I cannot print from my application software. Check your DOS software printer port to remove the paper, turn the stack over and put it is curled, you selected the correct printer driver. Check to make sure it is manual feed slot. Difficulty Suggestions DOS Setup Printing Difficulties I N T E N A N C E 17... that manual feed mode is empty, load a new stack of paper in the printer driver. If there is usually done in the printer driver. Reduce the amount of paper into the multi-purpose paper cassette. selected in the...