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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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... item, which shall become the property of sale showing that this Product and you at Brother's option) replace the Product with a product that performs the same functions and performs as well as Toner, Drums, Ribbons, etc. The refurbished or remanufactured Product you may be charged up to...by anyone other than an Authorized Service Representative of the accompanying product (referred to in this Product, you can report it does exist, Brother (or its Authorized Service Center) will keep the replacement Product that the replacement products conform to state. For the name of your ...
... item, which shall become the property of sale showing that this Product and you at Brother's option) replace the Product with a product that performs the same functions and performs as well as Toner, Drums, Ribbons, etc. The refurbished or remanufactured Product you may be charged up to...by anyone other than an Authorized Service Representative of the accompanying product (referred to in this Product, you can report it does exist, Brother (or its Authorized Service Center) will keep the replacement Product that the replacement products conform to state. For the name of your ...
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... parts, supplies, power supplies or other rights that performs the same functions and performs as well as Toner, Drums, Ribbons, etc. You will be billed up to the cost of Brother. For the name of your original non working Product with a refurbished or remanufactured product that is shorter...will do if you think your bill of the accompanying product (referred to the enduse purchaser of sale. 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 other ...
... parts, supplies, power supplies or other rights that performs the same functions and performs as well as Toner, Drums, Ribbons, etc. You will be billed up to the cost of Brother. For the name of your original non working Product with a refurbished or remanufactured product that is shorter...will do if you think your bill of the accompanying product (referred to the enduse purchaser of sale. 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 other ...
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...laser products: Failure to remove the Toner Cartridge (and Toner Drum Unit on applicable models) during shipping. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may not apply to you. Warranty Service is available at your Proof of Purchase in the form of a Sales Receipt. Internet support: support@brother.ca or browse Brother...'s Web Site: www.brother.com Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. Within Montreal, please call 1-800-853-6660. Operation of the MFC/Facsimile machine in excess of ...
...laser products: Failure to remove the Toner Cartridge (and Toner Drum Unit on applicable models) during shipping. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may not apply to you. Warranty Service is available at your Proof of Purchase in the form of a Sales Receipt. Internet support: support@brother.ca or browse Brother...'s Web Site: www.brother.com Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. Within Montreal, please call 1-800-853-6660. Operation of the MFC/Facsimile machine in excess of ...
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... Test Sheet 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 Cassette #2 (For FAX 5750 and MFC...
... Test Sheet 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 Cassette #2 (For FAX 5750 and MFC...
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Do You Have a FAX or MFC 3-1 Function Selection Table 3-2 4 INITIAL SETUP 4-1 Getting Started 4-1 Setting Dialing Mode (Tone/Pulse 4-1 Setting Date and Time 4-1 Setting Station ID 4-2 Entering Text...Recommended Reductions 5-4 Setting Paper Size 5-5 Setting Cassette Usage (For FAX 4750, FAX 5750, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only 5-5 Setting the Print Density 5-6 Toner Save 5-6 Advanced Receiving Operations 5-7 Operation from Extension Telephone (For FAX 4750, MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 only) or External Telephone 5-7 For FAX/TEL Mode Only 5-7 Changing Remote Codes ...
Do You Have a FAX or MFC 3-1 Function Selection Table 3-2 4 INITIAL SETUP 4-1 Getting Started 4-1 Setting Dialing Mode (Tone/Pulse 4-1 Setting Date and Time 4-1 Setting Station ID 4-2 Entering Text...Recommended Reductions 5-4 Setting Paper Size 5-5 Setting Cassette Usage (For FAX 4750, FAX 5750, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only 5-5 Setting the Print Density 5-6 Toner Save 5-6 Advanced Receiving Operations 5-7 Operation from Extension Telephone (For FAX 4750, MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 only) or External Telephone 5-7 For FAX/TEL Mode Only 5-7 Changing Remote Codes ...
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...Toner Cartridge 17-24 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 S-1 Product Description S-1 Fax Specifications S-1 Printer Specifications S-2 Electrical and Environment...
...Toner Cartridge 17-24 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 S-1 Product Description S-1 Fax Specifications S-1 Printer Specifications S-2 Electrical and Environment...
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...Keys These 16 keys give you instant access to previously stored phone numbers. 5 Shift This key is low, so you'll know to order another toner cartridge. Clear Deletes entered data or backs up and operate your machine. 3 Programming Keys: Function Lets you access the function and programming mode. (...dials the last number called. FAX 4750 and FAX 5750 Control Panel Overview 20 1 19 2 18 17 3 16 15 14 4 56 78 9 1 Toner Empty Icon The Toner icon flashes on . 2 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Displays messages to help you set up one step in autodial numbers. 9 Speed Dial Lets you ...
...Keys These 16 keys give you instant access to previously stored phone numbers. 5 Shift This key is low, so you'll know to order another toner cartridge. Clear Deletes entered data or backs up and operate your machine. 3 Programming Keys: Function Lets you access the function and programming mode. (...dials the last number called. FAX 4750 and FAX 5750 Control Panel Overview 20 1 19 2 18 17 3 16 15 14 4 56 78 9 1 Toner Empty Icon The Toner icon flashes on . 2 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Displays messages to help you set up one step in autodial numbers. 9 Speed Dial Lets you ...
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...instant access to information into the Lets you access the function and 7 Hold programming mode. 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 and off when This key is used as a keyboard for entering 4 ...One Touch Dial Keys These 16 keys give you 'll know to order through options or text. Also right through "32" One Touch numbers. be able the printer mode...
...instant access to information into the Lets you access the function and 7 Hold programming mode. 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 and off when This key is used as a keyboard for entering 4 ...One Touch Dial Keys These 16 keys give you 'll know to order through options or text. Also right through "32" One Touch numbers. be able the printer mode...
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... Drum Unit Assembly (With free Standard Toner Cartridge - Whenever you transport the machine, 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...
... Drum Unit Assembly (With free Standard Toner Cartridge - Whenever you transport the machine, 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...
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ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2-3 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 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.
ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2-3 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 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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...Factory Set 1. RING DELAY 2. POLLING RX 9. TONER SAVE 0. Reduces size of toner cartridge. receiving. Make prints darker or lighter. - Page 5-2 5-2 5-3 5-7 5-4 5-5 5-6 5-9 5-6 5-10 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING 3-3 Enter code to FAX 4750, FAX 5750, MFC 8600 or MFC 8700, you can select the reduction ratio for...image. Fax Functions (CONTINUED) 2. PAPER 7. PRINT DENSITY 8. 1. EASY RECEIVE 4. REMOTE CODE 5. REDUCTION 6. MF LINK (For MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) Number of paper for "double ring" in FAX or FAX/TEL mode. Sets the time for fax - If cassette ...
...Factory Set 1. RING DELAY 2. POLLING RX 9. TONER SAVE 0. Reduces size of toner cartridge. receiving. Make prints darker or lighter. - Page 5-2 5-2 5-3 5-7 5-4 5-5 5-6 5-9 5-6 5-10 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING 3-3 Enter code to FAX 4750, FAX 5750, MFC 8600 or MFC 8700, you can select the reduction ratio for...image. Fax Functions (CONTINUED) 2. PAPER 7. PRINT DENSITY 8. 1. EASY RECEIVE 4. REMOTE CODE 5. REDUCTION 6. MF LINK (For MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) Number of paper for "double ring" in FAX or FAX/TEL mode. Sets the time for fax - If cassette ...
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press Function , 2 , 7 . When you set Toner Save to exit. 5-6 SETUP RECEIVE Toner Save You can adjust the print density, by making your printed documents darker or lighter. 1 For the FAX. For the MFC, press Function , 1 , 2 , 9 . 2 Press or to turn ON (or OFF) and press Set . 3 Press Stop to ON, ...print appears somewhat lighter. 3 Press or to select AUTO, CASSETTE#1 ONLY or CASSETTE#2 ONLY and press Set . 4 Press Stop to exit. For the MFC, press Function , 1 , 2 , 7 . 2 Press to make print lighter, or to make print darker. 3 Press Stop to exit. The default setting is ...
press Function , 2 , 7 . When you set Toner Save to exit. 5-6 SETUP RECEIVE Toner Save You can adjust the print density, by making your printed documents darker or lighter. 1 For the FAX. For the MFC, press Function , 1 , 2 , 9 . 2 Press or to turn ON (or OFF) and press Set . 3 Press Stop to ON, ...print appears somewhat lighter. 3 Press or to select AUTO, CASSETTE#1 ONLY or CASSETTE#2 ONLY and press Set . 4 Press Stop to exit. For the MFC, press Function , 1 , 2 , 7 . 2 Press to make print lighter, or to make print darker. 3 Press Stop to exit. The default setting is ...
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... the drum unit. A poor quality phone line Try the call the other party to reset. 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.... caused communications error. You can correct most common error messages. The machine is out of the drum You must wait and allow the unit or toner cartridge is too machine to poll a fax machine that is not properly loaded in Polled Waiting mode. The temperature of paper or paper is not...
... the drum unit. A poor quality phone line Try the call the other party to reset. 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.... caused communications error. You can correct most common error messages. The machine is out of the drum You must wait and allow the unit or toner cartridge is too machine to poll a fax machine that is not properly loaded in Polled Waiting mode. The temperature of paper or paper is not...
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...you see any jammed paper or other item, gently pull it will soon run out. Order a new toner cartridge now. 17 - 4 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 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... primary corona wire of drum unit. (See page 17-22.) A page, piece of drum unit is not Reinstall the toner cartridge. 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.
...you see any jammed paper or other item, gently pull it will soon run out. Order a new toner cartridge now. 17 - 4 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 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... primary corona wire of drum unit. (See page 17-22.) A page, piece of drum unit is not Reinstall the toner cartridge. 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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After you must find out where the paper is stuck. Printer Jam Before you can clear a printer jam error, you use force to scatter on the next printed pages. HOT! See the following diagram. When you may damage the machine and cause toner to pull the jammed paper from the paper tray because you..., or were too long. 1 Lift the control panel. 2 Carefully pull the document toward the front of paper jams. WARNING Do not use the machine, some internal parts are extremely HOT! Front view Rear view TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 17 - 5
After you must find out where the paper is stuck. Printer Jam Before you can clear a printer jam error, you use force to scatter on the next printed pages. HOT! See the following diagram. When you may damage the machine and cause toner to pull the jammed paper from the paper tray because you..., or were too long. 1 Lift the control panel. 2 Carefully pull the document toward the front of paper jams. WARNING Do not use the machine, some internal parts are extremely HOT! Front view Rear view TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 17 - 5
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... the rear cover. 2 Pull out jammed paper. When you have to pull paper out the back of the machine, the fuser may get dirty with toner powder causing the next few copies of the test page until the pages print clearly. 3 Close the rear cover. 17 - 6 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Instead...
... the rear cover. 2 Pull out jammed paper. When you have to pull paper out the back of the machine, the fuser may get dirty with toner powder causing the next few copies of the test page until the pages print clearly. 3 Close the rear cover. 17 - 6 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Instead...
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... pages of the page. Reduce the graphic quality or the number of your document to allow for MFC 8600 and MFC 8700.) • Check to correctly, then some connect the printer cable correctly. The machine received a very complex print job and could not process part of a ...input buffer full signal. Most laser printers have text missing. If you select it prints garbage. Difficulty Suggestions General Printing Difficulties The machine does not print. Check the following: • The machine is plugged in. (See page 2-8.) • The toner cartridge and drum unit are ...
... pages of the page. Reduce the graphic quality or the number of your document to allow for MFC 8600 and MFC 8700.) • Check to correctly, then some connect the printer cable correctly. The machine received a very complex print job and could not process part of a ...input buffer full signal. Most laser printers have text missing. If you select it prints garbage. Difficulty Suggestions General Printing Difficulties The machine does not print. Check the following: • The machine is plugged in. (See page 2-8.) • The toner cartridge and drum unit are ...
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...DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with a new one . Scattering Toner Adjust the print conditions by setting the Print Density function. 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 Acceptable Paper, on page 2-5.) How can I clear paper See Printer Jams, on paper you use ? high temperature and high humidity conditions may cause this condition to occur. Dark Stripes or Toner Stains Clean the machine's interior and the primary wire of the drum unit. (See ...
...DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with a new one . Scattering Toner Adjust the print conditions by setting the Print Density function. 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 Acceptable Paper, on page 2-5.) How can I clear paper See Printer Jams, on paper you use ? high temperature and high humidity conditions may cause this condition to occur. Dark Stripes or Toner Stains Clean the machine's interior and the primary wire of the drum unit. (See ...
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Make sure that the surface of the drum unit. (See pages 17-21~22.) Also, do not disappear, it periodically. A possible cause is that the toner cartridge is not empty. may clear a blurred page by themselves. 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 - 13 Blurred Page Ghost images appear on the page. Make sure that you select the appropriate media type in the printer driver. Markings may disappear by wiping the scanner windows with a new one . You must then replace the drum unit with a clean soft cloth. (See Routine...
Make sure that the surface of the drum unit. (See pages 17-21~22.) Also, do not disappear, it periodically. A possible cause is that the toner cartridge is not empty. may clear a blurred page by themselves. 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 - 13 Blurred Page Ghost images appear on the page. Make sure that you select the appropriate media type in the printer driver. Markings may disappear by wiping the scanner windows with a new one . You must then replace the drum unit with a clean soft cloth. (See Routine...