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... addressing the Year 2000 related issues for future reference: Model Number: FAX 4750 FAX 5750 MFC 8300 MFC 8600 MFC 8700 (Circle your purchase, in connection or combination with Brother fax machines, MFCs and bundled software, accurately exchange date data with your sales receipt as a permanent record of your model number) Serial Number:* Date of Purchase: Place...
... addressing the Year 2000 related issues for future reference: Model Number: FAX 4750 FAX 5750 MFC 8300 MFC 8600 MFC 8700 (Circle your purchase, in connection or combination with Brother fax machines, MFCs and bundled software, accurately exchange date data with your sales receipt as a permanent record of your model number) Serial Number:* Date of Purchase: Place...
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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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... be modified by the Limited Warranty. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES iii THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE IS ASSUMED BY YOU. IN NO EVENT WILL BROTHER'S LICENSOR(S) BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS ...INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, AND THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE EVEN IF BROTHER'S LICENSOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU...
... be modified by the Limited Warranty. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES iii THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE IS ASSUMED BY YOU. IN NO EVENT WILL BROTHER'S LICENSOR(S) BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS ...INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, AND THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE EVEN IF BROTHER'S LICENSOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU...
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... USERS (FOR MFC 8300, MFC 8600 AND MFC 8700 ONLY 13-1 How to Use Brother machine with Your DOS Application Software 13-1 What Does the Remote Printer Console Do 13-1 Remote Printer Console Main Program 13-1 Printer Status Monitor Program 13-2 Installing the Remote Printer Console 13-2 Using the Remote Printer Console Main Program 13-3 Remote Printer Console 13-4 Current Printer Status Information...
... USERS (FOR MFC 8300, MFC 8600 AND MFC 8700 ONLY 13-1 How to Use Brother machine with Your DOS Application Software 13-1 What Does the Remote Printer Console Do 13-1 Remote Printer Console Main Program 13-1 Printer Status Monitor Program 13-2 Installing the Remote Printer Console 13-2 Using the Remote Printer Console Main Program 13-3 Remote Printer Console 13-4 Current Printer Status Information...
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...Printer Jam 17-5 Paper is Jammed in the Multi-purpose Paper Cassette ....... 17-6 Paper is Jammed near the Drum Unit 17-6 Paper is Jammed in the Fuser Unit 17-6 If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine 17-7 Difficulties Setting up the Software...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 ...
...Printer Jam 17-5 Paper is Jammed in the Multi-purpose Paper Cassette ....... 17-6 Paper is Jammed near the Drum Unit 17-6 Paper is Jammed in the Fuser Unit 17-6 If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine 17-7 Difficulties Setting up the Software...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 ...
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..., use the packing materials that 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 1-800-284-4329 (USA), 1-800-853-6660...
..., use the packing materials that 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 1-800-284-4329 (USA), 1-800-853-6660...
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... listed here. Page 14-8 14-8 3. PRINT OPTIONS Function 1. Video Functions (For MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) Function Description Factory Set Page 1. VIDEO TYPE 3. HIGH Select Moving or Still video signal. See MFC Software Manual 1-3 See MFC Software Manual 1-3 See MFC Software Manual 1-3 3-6 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING INTERNAL FONT 2. RESET PRINTER Function 1. HEX DUMP MODE Description You can print resident fonts to...
... listed here. Page 14-8 14-8 3. PRINT OPTIONS Function 1. Video Functions (For MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) Function Description Factory Set Page 1. VIDEO TYPE 3. HIGH Select Moving or Still video signal. See MFC Software Manual 1-3 See MFC Software Manual 1-3 See MFC Software Manual 1-3 3-6 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING INTERNAL FONT 2. RESET PRINTER Function 1. HEX DUMP MODE Description You can print resident fonts to...
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...chapter to connect the Brother machine to your PC, you must first follow the steps in 1 multi-function center. 12 Setting Up Brother Machine and PC to install the Brother printer driver from Windows® on 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. If you have a MFC 8600 or MFC 8700, please see the Multi-Function Center Software Manual. SETUP BROTHER...
...chapter to connect the Brother machine to your PC, you must first follow the steps in 1 multi-function center. 12 Setting Up Brother Machine and PC to install the Brother printer driver from Windows® on 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. If you have a MFC 8600 or MFC 8700, please see the Multi-Function Center Software Manual. SETUP BROTHER...
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...set of disks, you must tell the Brother Representative the version of Windows® you are the minimum computer requirements you need to 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 software is less than 6 feet (1.8 meters...) long, or USB cable. If you need a Floppy Disk version for the MFC 8300's Printer Driver (DSK8331 for Windows® 3.1x...
...set of disks, you must tell the Brother Representative the version of Windows® you are the minimum computer requirements you need to 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 software is less than 6 feet (1.8 meters...) long, or USB cable. If you need a Floppy Disk version for the MFC 8300's Printer Driver (DSK8331 for Windows® 3.1x...
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... TO WINDOWS NT 4.0 AND REINSTALL MFL Pro!! Brother MFL Pro does not support this version of Windows®: If you are using Windows® 95/98 or Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0, the Software Installation program appears automatically when you are using Windows...P B R O T H E R M A C H I N E W I T H P C If you are using Windows NT® Workstation 4.0 and 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. s From the Program Manager, click on the screen. If...
... TO WINDOWS NT 4.0 AND REINSTALL MFL Pro!! Brother MFL Pro does not support this version of Windows®: If you are using Windows® 95/98 or Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0, the Software Installation program appears automatically when you are using Windows...P B R O T H E R M A C H I N E W I T H P C If you are using Windows NT® Workstation 4.0 and 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. s From the Program Manager, click on the screen. 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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... corresponds to be selected with your application software that runs on DOS, check that the Brother machine's name appears in Emulation mode to HP LaserJet IIP's emulations. The Remote Printer Console (RPC) is set to 300 dpi in your application software. 13 For DOS Users (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) DOS printing is useful...
... corresponds to be selected with your application software that runs on DOS, check that the Brother machine's name appears in Emulation mode to HP LaserJet IIP's emulations. The Remote Printer Console (RPC) is set to 300 dpi in your application software. 13 For DOS Users (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) DOS printing is useful...
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.... x:\>CD DOS 6 Type RPCSETUP and press Enter. If you have the following hardware and software to install the program: DOS Monitor Option Version 3.3 or later EGA/VGA or compatible Mouse; 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. 2 Start your computer and go to the DOS prompt....
.... x:\>CD DOS 6 Type RPCSETUP and press Enter. If you have the following hardware and software to install the program: DOS Monitor Option Version 3.3 or later EGA/VGA or compatible Mouse; 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. 2 Start your computer and go to the DOS prompt....
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... by settings within your application software. *2 These values depend on the paper size settings. Xoffset 0 Sets the Xoffset (vertical) value from -500 to 500 dots. Font Config Item Default What This Item Does Font Source Font name Pitch Symbol Set Internal "Internal" Brogham10 Selects a font from any of the printer's internal fonts (Brougham 10, 12...
... by settings within your application software. *2 These values depend on the paper size settings. Xoffset 0 Sets the Xoffset (vertical) value from -500 to 500 dots. Font Config Item Default What This Item Does Font Source Font name Pitch Symbol Set Internal "Internal" Brogham10 Selects a font from any of the printer's internal fonts (Brougham 10, 12...
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... the RPC. Type C:\RPCX>STMX/R and press the Enter key. If the Printer Status Monitor program stays resident in the PC to machine direction and cannot receive Brother machine status information. To remove the Printer Status Monitor program from your application software and then run the RPC. However, it displays a message on a network. Hold...
... the RPC. Type C:\RPCX>STMX/R and press the Enter key. If the Printer Status Monitor program stays resident in the PC to machine direction and cannot receive Brother machine status information. To remove the Printer Status Monitor program from your application software and then run the RPC. However, it displays a message on a network. Hold...
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...Compression Technology, which automatically compresses graphic data and downloads font data efficiently into your machine. 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 (...software, or Windows® 3.0 or earlier, you can avoid memory errors and print most full-page, 600 dpi graphic and text data, including larger fonts. Popular Printer Emulation Support The machine supports HP LaserJet IIP printer emulation mode. Windows® Printing The dedicated printer...
...Compression Technology, which automatically compresses graphic data and downloads font data efficiently into your machine. 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 (...software, or Windows® 3.0 or earlier, you can avoid memory errors and print most full-page, 600 dpi graphic and text data, including larger fonts. Popular Printer Emulation Support The machine supports HP LaserJet IIP printer emulation mode. Windows® Printing The dedicated printer...
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...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 Your PC sends a print command and data to reinsert the paper. Very thin or very thick paper is finished, it well, or ...data from your computer, it is possible that a paper jam may get a paper jam. If your application software does not support your PC. 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 ...
...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 Your PC sends a print command and data to reinsert the paper. Very thin or very thick paper is finished, it well, or ...data from your computer, it is possible that a paper jam may get a paper jam. If your application software does not support your PC. 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 ...
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... software. Cassette #2 holds up your computer. Before you install the optional Multi-Function Link® Pro, you must read the README.WRI file in your Brother machine to 250 sheets of the CD-ROM (or Floppy Disks) for laser printers or equivalent Multi-Function Link® Pro (Option) (For FAX 4750, FAX 5750 and MFC...
... software. Cassette #2 holds up your computer. Before you install the optional Multi-Function Link® Pro, you must read the README.WRI file in your Brother machine to 250 sheets of the CD-ROM (or Floppy Disks) for laser printers or equivalent Multi-Function Link® Pro (Option) (For FAX 4750, FAX 5750 and MFC...
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... Inc. Centronics is a trademark of Genicom Corporation. Hammermill copyplus white is a registered trademark of International Paper. Trademarks Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. The brother logo is a registered trademark and FX-80 and FX-850 are registered trademarks of their respective ... of Hewlett-Packard Company. Brother reserves the right to typographical and other countries. All rights reserved. © Copyright 1996-1999 Smith Micro Software, Inc. Windows, Microsoft, MS-DOS, Excel and Word are trademarks of Brother Industries, Ltd. The contents...
... Inc. Centronics is a trademark of Genicom Corporation. Hammermill copyplus white is a registered trademark of International Paper. Trademarks Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. The brother logo is a registered trademark and FX-80 and FX-850 are registered trademarks of their respective ... of Hewlett-Packard Company. Brother reserves the right to typographical and other countries. All rights reserved. © Copyright 1996-1999 Smith Micro Software, Inc. Windows, Microsoft, MS-DOS, Excel and Word are trademarks of Brother Industries, Ltd. The contents...
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...to "Print as a printer.) The download buffer is full. Press FF/Cont . Or, you may have installed the Windows® driver, try again. Turn the power off. NOT REGISTERED You tried to print the data remaining in the PRINT menu of your application software. • Reduce the... print resolution or reduce the complexity of your document. • Expand the memory with the optional memory board. (ME8000 or ME16000) NO RESPONSE / BUSY The number you called does not answer or is not programmed. Then call Brother Customer Service ...
...to "Print as a printer.) The download buffer is full. Press FF/Cont . Or, you may have installed the Windows® driver, try again. Turn the power off. NOT REGISTERED You tried to print the data remaining in the PRINT menu of your application software. • Reduce the... print resolution or reduce the complexity of your document. • Expand the memory with the optional memory board. (ME8000 or ME16000) NO RESPONSE / BUSY The number you called does not answer or is not programmed. Then call Brother Customer Service ...