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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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... Config 13-5 Other Config 13-6 Console Config Category 13-6 Using the Printer Status Monitor Program 13-7 14 USING BROTHER MACHINE AS A PRINTER (FOR MFC 8300, MFC 8600 AND MFC 8700 ONLY 14-1 Special Printing Features 14-1 Windows® Printing 14-1 Popular Printer Emulation Support 14-1 Remote Printer Console Program for DOS 14-1 Bi-directional Parallel Interface 14-1 Enhanced Memory...
... Config 13-5 Other Config 13-6 Console Config Category 13-6 Using the Printer Status Monitor Program 13-7 14 USING BROTHER MACHINE AS A PRINTER (FOR MFC 8300, MFC 8600 AND MFC 8700 ONLY 14-1 Special Printing Features 14-1 Windows® Printing 14-1 Popular Printer Emulation Support 14-1 Remote Printer Console Program for DOS 14-1 Bi-directional Parallel Interface 14-1 Enhanced Memory...
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...Printer Operation Keys 14-7 On/Off Line Key 14-7 FF/Cont Key 14-7 Print Priority Key 14-7 Test/Reset Key 14-7 Printing the Internal...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... Only 15-2 Multi-Function Link® Pro (Option) (For FAX 4750, FAX 5750 and MFC... 16-2 Industry Canada Compliance Statement (For Canada Only) .... 16-3 Laser Safety (For 110-120V Models Only 16-3 FDA Regulations 16-3 Manufactured...
...Printer Operation Keys 14-7 On/Off Line Key 14-7 FF/Cont Key 14-7 Print Priority Key 14-7 Test/Reset Key 14-7 Printing the Internal...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... Only 15-2 Multi-Function Link® Pro (Option) (For FAX 4750, FAX 5750 and MFC... 16-2 Industry Canada Compliance Statement (For Canada Only) .... 16-3 Laser Safety (For 110-120V Models Only 16-3 FDA Regulations 16-3 Manufactured...
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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...
... 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...
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MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Control Panel Overview 1 2 16 3 15 14 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 Toner Empty Icon 5 Shift The Toner icon flashes on hold. (Left Arrow) (Right Arrow) 8 ... know to order through options or text. operate your machine. 6 Hook 3 Programming Keys: Lets you adjust speaker, ring and handset volume. 1-4 INTRODUCTION be able the printer mode when shift is low, so you dial stored phone numbers by machine. Function Lets you set up one step Dials phone and fax numbers...
MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Control Panel Overview 1 2 16 3 15 14 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 Toner Empty Icon 5 Shift The Toner icon flashes on hold. (Left Arrow) (Right Arrow) 8 ... know to order through options or text. operate your machine. 6 Hook 3 Programming Keys: Lets you adjust speaker, ring and handset volume. 1-4 INTRODUCTION be able the printer mode when shift is low, so you dial stored phone numbers by machine. Function Lets you set up one step Dials phone and fax numbers...
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...many different locations (maximum of your paper. When it is in the memory. 12 Stop Stops a fax, cancels an operation or exits from the printer memory, cancels an error status, and then resets and restores the machine to the factory default settings. 16 Facsimile Function Keys/LEDs: Resolution Indicator ...Lights These LEDs show the answer mode you look up numbers stored in order. Copy Makes a copy. 15 Printer Function Keys: On/Off Line This key is used to turn the machine OFFLINE and then press this key to print the data that fits...
...many different locations (maximum of your paper. When it is in the memory. 12 Stop Stops a fax, cancels an operation or exits from the printer memory, cancels an error status, and then resets and restores the machine to the factory default settings. 16 Facsimile Function Keys/LEDs: Resolution Indicator ...Lights These LEDs show the answer mode you look up numbers stored in order. Copy Makes a copy. 15 Printer Function Keys: On/Off Line This key is used to turn the machine OFFLINE and then press this key to print the data that fits...
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... mm) labels and 2.75-8.5 x 4.57-14 inches (70-216 x 116-356 mm) transparencies We Recommend: Cut sheet: Labels: Transparencies: Xerox 4200 Avery laser label or equivalent 3M CG3300 for laser printers or equivalent Paper Capacity of 20 lb. (75 g/m2) Letter/A4 paper 2-6 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS Approx. 150 sheets of Paper Cassette Multi...
... mm) labels and 2.75-8.5 x 4.57-14 inches (70-216 x 116-356 mm) transparencies We Recommend: Cut sheet: Labels: Transparencies: Xerox 4200 Avery laser label or equivalent 3M CG3300 for laser printers or equivalent Paper Capacity of 20 lb. (75 g/m2) Letter/A4 paper 2-6 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS Approx. 150 sheets of Paper Cassette Multi...
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Page 14-8 14-8 2. Video Functions (For MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) Function Description Factory Set Page 1. QUALITY 2. CONFIGURATION Description You can restore the printer back to check and confirm font types Printer settings and status are listed here. FACTORY SET 2. HIGH Select Moving or Still video signal. INTERNAL FONT 2. PRINT SIZE Select Normal or High print...
Page 14-8 14-8 2. Video Functions (For MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) Function Description Factory Set Page 1. QUALITY 2. CONFIGURATION Description You can restore the printer back to check and confirm font types Printer settings and status are listed here. FACTORY SET 2. HIGH Select Moving or Still video signal. INTERNAL FONT 2. PRINT SIZE Select Normal or High print...
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... WITH PC 12 - 1 Using the Brother Machine with Your PC The MFC 8300 is for the MFC 8300. If you have a MFC 8600 or MFC 8700, please see the Multi-Function Center Software Manual. Before you can print from Windows® on 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 the bundled...
... WITH PC 12 - 1 Using the Brother Machine with Your PC The MFC 8300 is for the MFC 8300. If you have a MFC 8600 or MFC 8700, please see the Multi-Function Center Software Manual. Before you can print from Windows® on 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 the bundled...
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... 6 feet (1.8 meters) long, or USB cable. Computer Requirements The following are using and your Windows® version 12 - 2 SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC If 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...
... 6 feet (1.8 meters) long, or USB cable. Computer Requirements The following are using and your Windows® version 12 - 2 SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC If 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...
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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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SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC 12 - 5 4 Click Next. 5 Select [Recommended] and click Next. 6 Confirm the choice is Brother MFL Pro Printer II and click Next.
SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC 12 - 5 4 Click Next. 5 Select [Recommended] and click Next. 6 Confirm the choice is Brother MFL Pro Printer II and click Next.
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7 Select BRUSB: USB Printer Port and click Next. 8 Type Brother MFL Pro Printer II as the name of printer and click Next. 9 Select Yes [Recommended] and click Finish. 12 - 6 SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC
7 Select BRUSB: USB Printer Port and click Next. 8 Type Brother MFL Pro Printer II as the name of printer and click Next. 9 Select Yes [Recommended] and click Finish. 12 - 6 SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC
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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. This completes the installation of the Printer and its USB driver. SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC 12 - 7
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... the fonts you can install the True Type Fonts during the initial Windows® Printer Driver installation, or manually at a later time. For Windows® 95/98 and Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0: 1 Insert the Brother CD-ROM drive for True Type Fonts. 2 In the Program Manager, double-click... the Brother True Type Fonts, more types of fonts will be available for Windows® applications. True Type Fonts are the fonts that are used in the Windows® operating systems. If you must install the True Type Fonts manually, following the steps bellow. For the MFC 8600 and MFC 8700...
... the fonts you can install the True Type Fonts during the initial Windows® Printer Driver installation, or manually at a later time. For Windows® 95/98 and Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0: 1 Insert the Brother CD-ROM drive for True Type Fonts. 2 In the Program Manager, double-click... the Brother True Type Fonts, more types of fonts will be available for Windows® applications. True Type Fonts are the fonts that are used in the Windows® operating systems. If you must install the True Type Fonts manually, following the steps bellow. For the MFC 8600 and MFC 8700...
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...will not prompt you see the User's Guide for your PC. 4 Before plugging in the electrical cord of the Brother machine. SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC 12 - 9 For the location of your computer's parallel printer port, see "Update Device Driver Wizard", click Next to PC. Also, make sure the PC is turned off... to PC With Bundled Parallel Cable You must connect the Brother machine to your PC and turning it appears on , plug in your PC with the included bi-directional IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable. 1 Make sure to the printer port of the PC and secure with the wire clips. 3 Connect the...
...will not prompt you see the User's Guide for your PC. 4 Before plugging in the electrical cord of the Brother machine. SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC 12 - 9 For the location of your computer's parallel printer port, see "Update Device Driver Wizard", click Next to PC. Also, make sure the PC is turned off... to PC With Bundled Parallel Cable You must connect the Brother machine to your PC and turning it appears on , plug in your PC with the included bi-directional IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable. 1 Make sure to the printer port of the PC and secure with the wire clips. 3 Connect the...
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...Enter x:\SETUP. ("x" is the drive letter for your CD-ROM drive.) 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 version of Windows®, if needed. YOU MUST UPGRADE TO WINDOWS ... you are using Windows NT® Workstation 4.0 and you insert the Brother CD-ROM. -OR- 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 version of Windows NT®. If you are ...
...Enter x:\SETUP. ("x" is the drive letter for your CD-ROM drive.) 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 version of Windows®, if needed. YOU MUST UPGRADE TO WINDOWS ... you are using Windows NT® Workstation 4.0 and you insert the Brother CD-ROM. -OR- 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 version of Windows NT®. If you are ...
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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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... supported in Emulation mode to be selected with your application software that runs on DOS, check that the Brother machine's name appears in the printer selection of your application software. s Be sure the printing resolution is useful for the FAX 4750 and FAX 5750. Since most out of... (RPC) is NOT available for application software that does not control the printer's settings and features. This utility program 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 a utility program that can run in the DOS ...
... supported in Emulation mode to be selected with your application software that runs on DOS, check that the Brother machine's name appears in the printer selection of your application software. s Be sure the printing resolution is useful for the FAX 4750 and FAX 5750. Since most out of... (RPC) is NOT available for application software that does not control the printer's settings and features. This utility program 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 a utility program that can run in the DOS ...
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...in the background. x:\>CD DOS 6 Type RPCSETUP and press Enter. the mouse driver must be installed. (You can monitor your printer's status using bi-directional parallel communications. This utility program stays resident in your computer memory (Terminate-and-Stay Resident program) and runs... from the installer. 13 - 2 FOR DOS USERS 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...
...in the background. x:\>CD DOS 6 Type RPCSETUP and press Enter. the mouse driver must be installed. (You can monitor your printer's status using bi-directional parallel communications. This utility program stays resident in your computer memory (Terminate-and-Stay Resident program) and runs... from the installer. 13 - 2 FOR DOS USERS 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...
