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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 8700... #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 8700... #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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...30) days. What is NOT covered: This warranty is shorter. The refurbished or remanufactured Product you think your Brother Authorized Service Center, call Brother Customer Service and if the representative cannot correct the product's malfunction over the telephone and you elect the exchange service...bill of your Product is covered: Brother warrants to this Product has been serviced, modified or tampered with this Product, or (6) this Product"). For the name of sale showing that performs the same functions and performs as well as Toner, Drums, Ribbons, etc. You must call...
...30) days. What is NOT covered: This warranty is shorter. The refurbished or remanufactured Product you think your Brother Authorized Service Center, call Brother Customer Service and if the representative cannot correct the product's malfunction over the telephone and you elect the exchange service...bill of your Product is covered: Brother warrants to this Product has been serviced, modified or tampered with this Product, or (6) this Product"). For the name of sale showing that performs the same functions and performs as well as Toner, Drums, Ribbons, etc. You must call...
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... that performs the same functions and performs as well as Toner, Drums, Ribbons, etc. Your credit card will be required to deliver or send the Product properly packaged, freight prepaid, to state. 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...
... that performs the same functions and performs as well as Toner, Drums, Ribbons, etc. Your credit card will be required to deliver or send the Product properly packaged, freight prepaid, to state. 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...
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... workmanship. Internet support: support@brother.ca or browse Brother's Web Site: www.brother.com Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. This Limited Warranty does not include cleaning, consumables (including, without the ink cartridges will repair this MFC/Facsimile machine free of charge...THAT ANY WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY LAW CANNOT BE VALIDLY WAIVED. For laser products: Failure to remove the Toner Cartridge (and Toner Drum Unit on applicable models) during shipping. This warranty states Brother's entire liability and your Operation Manual for proper packaging.) For ink...
... workmanship. Internet support: support@brother.ca or browse Brother's Web Site: www.brother.com Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. This Limited Warranty does not include cleaning, consumables (including, without the ink cartridges will repair this MFC/Facsimile machine free of charge...THAT ANY WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY LAW CANNOT BE VALIDLY WAIVED. For laser products: Failure to remove the Toner Cartridge (and Toner Drum Unit on applicable models) during shipping. This warranty states Brother's entire liability and your Operation Manual for proper packaging.) For ink...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... 17-21 Cleaning the Printer 17-21 Cleaning the Drum Unit 17-22 Replacing the Toner Cartridge 17-23 Toner Empty Indicator 17-23 Replacing the 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...
... 17-21 Cleaning the Printer 17-21 Cleaning the Drum Unit 17-22 Replacing the Toner Cartridge 17-23 Toner Empty Indicator 17-23 Replacing the 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...
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... 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 (from within Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (from within Montreal). Whenever 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...
... 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 (from within Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (from within Montreal). Whenever 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...
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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 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. ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2-3
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... the display on the machine shows COOLING DOWN. A poor quality phone line Try 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 #2 COMM. Error Messages You may occasionally encounter a difficulty..., your machine or telephone line. If you need additional help, call again. 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 ready.
... the display on the machine shows COOLING DOWN. A poor quality phone line Try 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 #2 COMM. Error Messages You may occasionally encounter a difficulty..., your machine or telephone line. If you need additional help, call again. 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 ready.
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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: 1-514-685-6464 The paper is not possible. Toner is used up and printing Replace the toner cartridge is jammed in the Do not pull... and return to the date and time prompt, it out, then close the front cover again. Toner cartridge is dirty. 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. may be jammed inside...
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: 1-514-685-6464 The paper is not possible. Toner is used up and printing Replace the toner cartridge is jammed in the Do not pull... and return to the date and time prompt, it out, then close the front cover again. Toner cartridge is dirty. 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. may be jammed inside...
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... printed page(s) to look messy. 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. 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 Paper ...
... printed page(s) to look messy. 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. 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 Paper ...
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...print from my Make sure the Windows® printer driver is set up when show top and bottom margins in . (See page 2-8.) • The toner cartridge and drum unit are installed properly. (See page 2-3.) ... reduce print resolution. Try to allow for MFC 8600 and MFC 8700.) • Check to work with the supplied printer driver, see if LCD is not recognizing the printer's first couple of font sizes within your... or it is application software. Most laser printers have text missing. installed and you are the first two lines and last two lines, leaves 62 printable lines.
...print from my Make sure the Windows® printer driver is set up when show top and bottom margins in . (See page 2-8.) • The toner cartridge and drum unit are installed properly. (See page 2-3.) ... reduce print resolution. Try to allow for MFC 8600 and MFC 8700.) • Check to work with the supplied printer driver, see if LCD is not recognizing the printer's first couple of font sizes within your... or it is application software. Most laser printers have text missing. installed and you are the first two lines and last two lines, leaves 62 printable lines.
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... after cleaning, you still see dark stripes or toner stains and the display shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with a new one . 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.)... you use plain paper, envelopes, transparencies, labels and organizer paper. (For information on paper you still have scattered toner and the display shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with a new one . It has been factory set to occur. White Stripes or Faint lmages You may ...
... after cleaning, you still see dark stripes or toner stains and the display shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with a new one . 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.)... you use plain paper, envelopes, transparencies, labels and organizer paper. (For information on paper you still have scattered toner and the display shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with a new one . It has been factory set to occur. White Stripes or Faint lmages You may ...
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..., replace the drum unit with a new one . A possible cause is that the toner cartridge is printed black. If the markings do not use paper that you select the appropriate media type in the printer driver. Make sure the machine is scratched. Rough surfaces or... that the surface of paper does not remain on the page. Try copying multiple pages to clear this condition to Routine Maintenance, Cleaning the Printer and Cleaning the Drum Unit, on printed page. 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 Wipe electric terminals referring to occur. ...
..., replace the drum unit with a new one . A possible cause is that the toner cartridge is printed black. If the markings do not use paper that you select the appropriate media type in the printer driver. Make sure the machine is scratched. Rough surfaces or... that the surface of paper does not remain on the page. Try copying multiple pages to clear this condition to Routine Maintenance, Cleaning the Printer and Cleaning the Drum Unit, on printed page. 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 Wipe electric terminals referring to occur. ...
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...you transport the machine, use the packing materials that came with your machine. Caution Remove the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. Leave the toner cartridge installed in the drum unit. 4 Place the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly into the plastic bag and seal the bag. 5 Close the front cover. ...cord, and pack them. 6 If Cassette #2 is connected, unplug the modular cable from the AC outlet. 2 Open the front cover. 3 Remove the drum unit. Also, follow the steps below to pack the machine so it won't be damaged, which would void the machine's warranty. 1 Remove the telephone...
...you transport the machine, use the packing materials that came with your machine. Caution Remove the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. Leave the toner cartridge installed in the drum unit. 4 Place the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly into the plastic bag and seal the bag. 5 Close the front cover. ...cord, and pack them. 6 If Cassette #2 is connected, unplug the modular cable from the AC outlet. 2 Open the front cover. 3 Remove the drum unit. Also, follow the steps below to pack the machine so it won't be damaged, which would void the machine's warranty. 1 Remove the telephone...
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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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...your hands or clothes get dirty, immediately wipe or wash it off with isopropyl alcohol and carefully remove dirt from the control panel. If toner scatters and your finger. When you reconnect these lines later, connect the power cord first, then the telephone line. 2 Lift the control ...panel cover. 3 Clean the white bar and glass cover under the white bar. Cleaning the Printer Caution s Do not use isopropyl alcohol to clean the drum unit during this routine. Routine Maintenance Keep your machine in optimum condition by cleaning it carefully. s The...
...your hands or clothes get dirty, immediately wipe or wash it off with isopropyl alcohol and carefully remove dirt from the control panel. If toner scatters and your finger. When you reconnect these lines later, connect the power cord first, then the telephone line. 2 Lift the control ...panel cover. 3 Clean the white bar and glass cover under the white bar. Cleaning the Printer Caution s Do not use isopropyl alcohol to clean the drum unit during this routine. Routine Maintenance Keep your machine in optimum condition by cleaning it carefully. s The...
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... (w). 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. WARNING Just after you open the front cover of the... machine are extremely HOT! Scanner Window Cleaning the Drum Unit We recommend placing the drum unit on a drop cloth or large disposable paper to avoid spilling and scattering toner. 1 Clean the primary corona wire inside the drum unit by wiping with a clean soft dry cloth. Do not use ...
... (w). 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. WARNING Just after you open the front cover of the... machine are extremely HOT! Scanner Window Cleaning the Drum Unit We recommend placing the drum unit on a drop cloth or large disposable paper to avoid spilling and scattering toner. 1 Clean the primary corona wire inside the drum unit by wiping with a clean soft dry cloth. Do not use ...
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...toner low warning. Display Toner Empty Icon The Toner Empty icon appears and the display shows TONER EMPTY. It is a good idea to keep them , consult Brother Customer Service. Discard the used toner cartridges, keep a new toner cartridge ready for use when you replace the toner cartridge. When the toner... of the cartridge. Be sure to 6,000 pages using a high yield toner cartridge. If you install a new toner cartridge. 3 Reinstall the drum unit into the machine. (See Replacing the Drum Unit on your average document type (i.e., standard letter, detailed graphics). Replacing the...
...toner low warning. Display Toner Empty Icon The Toner Empty icon appears and the display shows TONER EMPTY. It is a good idea to keep them , consult Brother Customer Service. Discard the used toner cartridges, keep a new toner cartridge ready for use when you replace the toner cartridge. When the toner... of the cartridge. Be sure to 6,000 pages using a high yield toner cartridge. If you install a new toner cartridge. 3 Reinstall the drum unit into the machine. (See Replacing the Drum Unit on your average document type (i.e., standard letter, detailed graphics). Replacing the...
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...WARNING Just after you use the machine, some internal parts of the drum unit assembly. HOT! 1 Open the front cover and pull out the drum unit. Lock Lever Caution Handle the toner cartridge carefully. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, immediately wipe... 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 So, never touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration. Place the drum unit on the right and pull the toner cartridge out of the machine will be extremely HOT! Place the used toner cartridge into the aluminum bag and discard it with cold water. 3 Unpack the new...
...WARNING Just after you use the machine, some internal parts of the drum unit assembly. HOT! 1 Open the front cover and pull out the drum unit. Lock Lever Caution Handle the toner cartridge carefully. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, immediately wipe... 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 So, never touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration. Place the drum unit on the right and pull the toner cartridge out of the machine will be extremely HOT! Place the used toner cartridge into the aluminum bag and discard it with cold water. 3 Unpack the new...
