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Print Quality 2-6 Duplex Printing 2-8 Watermark 2-9 Page Setting 2-11 Device Options 2-12 Secure Print 2-12 Accessories tab 2-16 Support tab 2-17 Features in the PS printer driver (For Windows 2-18 Ports tab 2-18 Device Settings tab 2-19 Layout tab 2-20 Booklet (For MFC-8640D, MFC-8840D, MFC-8840DN and DCP-8045D) (For Windows® 2000/XP 2-20 Paper / Quality tab 2-21...
Print Quality 2-6 Duplex Printing 2-8 Watermark 2-9 Page Setting 2-11 Device Options 2-12 Secure Print 2-12 Accessories tab 2-16 Support tab 2-17 Features in the PS printer driver (For Windows 2-18 Ports tab 2-18 Device Settings tab 2-19 Layout tab 2-20 Booklet (For MFC-8640D, MFC-8840D, MFC-8840DN and DCP-8045D) (For Windows® 2000/XP 2-20 Paper / Quality tab 2-21...
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...), select Plain Paper. Thick Env. If the toner is not selected, then each page will be printed. For bond paper, select Bond Paper, for OHP transparencies, select Transparencies. ■ When you wish...If the envelope is printed. Plain Paper Thin Paper Thick Paper Thicker Paper Bond Paper Transparencies Envelopes Env. For the best print quality, select the type of media that will be printed for all the ... that you use the following types of media in your document will be printed and then repeated for the number of copies you selected. Thin. 2 - 5 PRINTER DRIVER ...
...), select Plain Paper. Thick Env. If the toner is not selected, then each page will be printed. For bond paper, select Bond Paper, for OHP transparencies, select Transparencies. ■ When you wish...If the envelope is printed. Plain Paper Thin Paper Thick Paper Thicker Paper Bond Paper Transparencies Envelopes Env. For the best print quality, select the type of media that will be printed for all the ... that you use the following types of media in your document will be printed and then repeated for the number of copies you selected. Thin. 2 - 5 PRINTER DRIVER ...
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PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS 2 - 6 Advanced tab 1 234 5 To return to the default settings, click the Default button. Change the tab settings by selecting one of the following icons: 1 Print Quality 2 Duplex 3 Watermark 4 Page Setting 5 Device Options Print Quality Resolution You can select from the following resolutions: ■ HQ 1200 ■ 600 dpi ■ 300 dpi When you select Use Duplex Unit, HQ 1200 is not available.
PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS 2 - 6 Advanced tab 1 234 5 To return to the default settings, click the Default button. Change the tab settings by selecting one of the following icons: 1 Print Quality 2 Duplex 3 Watermark 4 Page Setting 5 Device Options Print Quality Resolution You can select from the following resolutions: ■ HQ 1200 ■ 600 dpi ■ 300 dpi When you select Use Duplex Unit, HQ 1200 is not available.
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...Auto (Recommended), the printer automatically prints with the most suitable print settings. With the Print Setting set to print using Halftone of original being printed (Photos, Graphics or Scanned Images). To change the Brightness, Contrast and Graphics Quality options manually. When you can save... the print density. Toner Save You can change the setting, press Setting. ■ If the halftone cannot be printed correctly, check Improve gray printing. 2 - 7 PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS Print Setting For Windows® 98/98SE/Me Print Setting is used for optimizing your print quality for ...
...Auto (Recommended), the printer automatically prints with the most suitable print settings. With the Print Setting set to print using Halftone of original being printed (Photos, Graphics or Scanned Images). To change the Brightness, Contrast and Graphics Quality options manually. When you can save... the print density. Toner Save You can change the setting, press Setting. ■ If the halftone cannot be printed correctly, check Improve gray printing. 2 - 7 PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS Print Setting For Windows® 98/98SE/Me Print Setting is used for optimizing your print quality for ...
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Advanced Options If you are using Windows NT® 4.0, Windows® 2000 or XP, you can change settings by clicking Advanced... button in the Layout tab or the Paper/Quality tab. 1 2 3 1 Select the Paper Size and Copy Count. 2 Set the Print Quality, Scaling and TrueType Font setting. 3 You can access the Brother MFC-8840D BR-Script3 Advanced Options tab by selecting the setting in the Printer Features list: ■ Media Type ■ Toner Save ■ BR-Script Level PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS 2 - 22
Advanced Options If you are using Windows NT® 4.0, Windows® 2000 or XP, you can change settings by clicking Advanced... button in the Layout tab or the Paper/Quality tab. 1 2 3 1 Select the Paper Size and Copy Count. 2 Set the Print Quality, Scaling and TrueType Font setting. 3 You can access the Brother MFC-8840D BR-Script3 Advanced Options tab by selecting the setting in the Printer Features list: ■ Media Type ■ Toner Save ■ BR-Script Level PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS 2 - 22
Quick Setup Guide - English
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J Select Yes (recommended), and then click Finish. K If the test page is printed correctly, click Yes. It will automatically start. Continued... Turn on the MFC by selecting Yes, and then click Next. Turn the power switch on the screen. If the README.WRI file shown in the power ... For Windows® 98/98SE/Me Users Only Make sure that you can check the print quality. The installation of the Brother drivers will take a few seconds for the installation screen to F on the screen to the MFC. G When this screen appears, connect the USB interface cable to your PC, and then...
J Select Yes (recommended), and then click Finish. K If the test page is printed correctly, click Yes. It will automatically start. Continued... Turn on the MFC by selecting Yes, and then click Next. Turn the power switch on the screen. If the README.WRI file shown in the power ... For Windows® 98/98SE/Me Users Only Make sure that you can check the print quality. The installation of the Brother drivers will take a few seconds for the installation screen to F on the screen to the MFC. G When this screen appears, connect the USB interface cable to your PC, and then...
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... ADF unit 12-5 Paper jams 12-6 Paper is jammed in the duplex tray (For MFC-8640D, MFC-8840D and MFC-8840DN 12-11 If you are having difficulty with your MFC 12-13 Improving the print quality 12-18 Packing and shipping the MFC 12-22 Routine maintenance 12-25 Cleaning the scanner 12-25 Cleaning the printer...
... ADF unit 12-5 Paper jams 12-6 Paper is jammed in the duplex tray (For MFC-8640D, MFC-8840D and MFC-8840DN 12-11 If you are having difficulty with your MFC 12-13 Improving the print quality 12-18 Packing and shipping the MFC 12-22 Routine maintenance 12-25 Cleaning the scanner 12-25 Cleaning the printer...
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... damage your MFC. Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com and check the latest recommendations for paper that are designed for use in this MFC. For optimum printing, use recycled paper in laser printers. ■ For the best print quality, we recommend... using long-grained paper. ■ If you are partly used or your MFC will be used with the MFC-8440, MFC-8640D, MFC-8840D and MFC...
... damage your MFC. Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com and check the latest recommendations for paper that are designed for use in this MFC. For optimum printing, use recycled paper in laser printers. ■ For the best print quality, we recommend... using long-grained paper. ■ If you are partly used or your MFC will be used with the MFC-8440, MFC-8640D, MFC-8840D and MFC...
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... or minutes the MFC takes after the last Copy or Scan operation before it returns to select 0 Sec, 30 Secs, 1 Min, 2 Mins, 5 Mins or Off. 3 Press Set. 11.Mode Timer ▲ 0 Sec 30 Secs ▼ 1 Min Select ▲▼ & Set Setting the Paper Type To get the best print quality, set the paper... type for the type of paper you are using. General Setup Setting the Mode Timer The MFC has three temporary mode keys on the control panel: Fax, Copy and Scan. If you select...
... or minutes the MFC takes after the last Copy or Scan operation before it returns to select 0 Sec, 30 Secs, 1 Min, 2 Mins, 5 Mins or Off. 3 Press Set. 11.Mode Timer ▲ 0 Sec 30 Secs ▼ 1 Min Select ▲▼ & Set Setting the Paper Type To get the best print quality, set the paper... type for the type of paper you are using. General Setup Setting the Mode Timer The MFC has three temporary mode keys on the control panel: Fax, Copy and Scan. If you select...
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Calls must call the Brother fax back system (USA only). The drum counter was longer than about 36 ...have a print quality problem; The most problems by yourself. In USA only: 1-800-521-2846 ERROR MESSAGES ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE Change Drum Soon The drum unit is jammed in the multi-purpose tray (MP tray) (For MFC-8640D, MFC-8840D and MFC-8840DN) on... page 12-4. If you need additional help , you must be made from ADF was not reset. Error messages As with a new one. 1. Check Original The originals were not...
Calls must call the Brother fax back system (USA only). The drum counter was longer than about 36 ...have a print quality problem; The most problems by yourself. In USA only: 1-800-521-2846 ERROR MESSAGES ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE Change Drum Soon The drum unit is jammed in the multi-purpose tray (MP tray) (For MFC-8640D, MFC-8840D and MFC-8840DN) on... page 12-4. If you need additional help , you must be made from ADF was not reset. Error messages As with a new one. 1. Check Original The originals were not...
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...Open the front cover. Please call Brother Customer Service and tell them the Machine Error number: In USA: 1-800-284-4329 In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER Install the duplex tray correctly. (See...One-Touch or Speed-Dial number. (See Storing One-Touch Dial numbers on page 7-1 and Storing Speed-Dial numbers on page 10-5.) -OR- Clear the data in the duplex tray (For MFC-8640D, MFC-8840D and MFC... Machine Error XX. may be jammed inside the MFC. If the error message remains, open . (Printing operation in process) Reduce print resolution. (See Print Quality in the memory. (See Out of paper or...
...Open the front cover. Please call Brother Customer Service and tell them the Machine Error number: In USA: 1-800-284-4329 In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER Install the duplex tray correctly. (See...One-Touch or Speed-Dial number. (See Storing One-Touch Dial numbers on page 7-1 and Storing Speed-Dial numbers on page 10-5.) -OR- Clear the data in the duplex tray (For MFC-8640D, MFC-8840D and MFC... Machine Error XX. may be jammed inside the MFC. If the error message remains, open . (Printing operation in process) Reduce print resolution. (See Print Quality in the memory. (See Out of paper or...
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... your primary corona wire (See Cleaning the drum unit on page 6-11). If the problem continues, call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284-4329 (In USA) or 1-877-BROTHER (In Canada). Usually this is no answer, check the telephone line cord connection. If there is caused by...tone. Check power cord connection. Send a manual fax by pressing Hook, or by a poor telephone connection. Poor quality print. Vertical black lines when receiving. lines are having difficulty with your MFC If you think there is in memory (See Polling on page 5-9) or cancel a Delayed Fax or Polling Job ...
... your primary corona wire (See Cleaning the drum unit on page 6-11). If the problem continues, call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284-4329 (In USA) or 1-877-BROTHER (In Canada). Usually this is no answer, check the telephone line cord connection. If there is caused by...tone. Check power cord connection. Send a manual fax by pressing Hook, or by a poor telephone connection. Poor quality print. Vertical black lines when receiving. lines are having difficulty with your MFC If you think there is in memory (See Polling on page 5-9) or cancel a Delayed Fax or Polling Job ...
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... type you are using a different cable. Press the Test switch. Check to see if there is powered on the CD-ROM.) Printed pages are too light. The Paper Type setting may be incorrect for diagnosing problems. 12 - 17 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Set Toner...try connecting the MFC to off in the Advance tab in the printer driver. (See Toner Save in Software User's Guide on the CD-ROM.) Network Difficulties I cannot print over the Network Make sure that the cabling and Network connections are curled. DIFFICULTY SUGGESTIONS Print Quality Difficulties Printed pages are ...
... type you are using a different cable. Press the Test switch. Check to see if there is powered on the CD-ROM.) Printed pages are too light. The Paper Type setting may be incorrect for diagnosing problems. 12 - 17 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Set Toner...try connecting the MFC to off in the Advance tab in the printer driver. (See Toner Save in Software User's Guide on the CD-ROM.) Network Difficulties I cannot print over the Network Make sure that the cabling and Network connections are curled. DIFFICULTY SUGGESTIONS Print Quality Difficulties Printed pages are ...
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... temperatures, and so on page 2-1.) Check the printer's environment - Conditions such as high humidity can increase the amount of poor print quality ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Faint ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Gray background Ghost ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Toner specks Hollow...See Replacing the drum unit on page 12-34.) Make sure that meets our specifications. Make sure you choose the appropriate media type in the MFC itself. (See Toner Save on page 4-9.) Try installing a new toner cartridge. (See Replacing the toner cartridge on page 12-28.) Try ...
... temperatures, and so on page 2-1.) Check the printer's environment - Conditions such as high humidity can increase the amount of poor print quality ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Faint ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Gray background Ghost ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Toner specks Hollow...See Replacing the drum unit on page 12-34.) Make sure that meets our specifications. Make sure you choose the appropriate media type in the MFC itself. (See Toner Save on page 4-9.) Try installing a new toner cartridge. (See Replacing the toner cartridge on page 12-28.) Try ...
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... TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Do not touch the photosensitive drum with a sharp object, such as follows: 1 Position the print sample in front of the drum unit, and find the exact position of the poor print. 94 mm (3.7 in.) 94 mm (3.7 in.) Black Spots at 3.7 in. (94 mm) intervals 2 Turn the ... drum unit may have located the mark on the drum that matches the print sample, wipe the surface of the photosensitive drum with your fingers. Clean the drum unit as a ball-point pen, and so on. Examples of poor print quality 3.7 in. (94 mm) 3.7 in. (94 mm) White Spots on black text...
... TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Do not touch the photosensitive drum with a sharp object, such as follows: 1 Position the print sample in front of the drum unit, and find the exact position of the poor print. 94 mm (3.7 in.) 94 mm (3.7 in.) Black Spots at 3.7 in. (94 mm) intervals 2 Turn the ... drum unit may have located the mark on the drum that matches the print sample, wipe the surface of the photosensitive drum with your fingers. Clean the drum unit as a ball-point pen, and so on. Examples of poor print quality 3.7 in. (94 mm) 3.7 in. (94 mm) White Spots on black text...
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...OPC drum surface. Install a new drum unit. (See Replacing the drum unit on page 12-34.) Clean the primary corona wire of poor print quality ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Black toner marks across the page ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 White lines across the page ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde...the guides are using the straight-through output path. (See How to clear this problem, especially if the printer has not been used for laser printers, the glue from the sheets may be too full. The drum unit may be damaged. Make sure that you select the appropriate ...
...OPC drum surface. Install a new drum unit. (See Replacing the drum unit on page 12-34.) Clean the primary corona wire of poor print quality ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Black toner marks across the page ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 White lines across the page ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde...the guides are using the straight-through output path. (See How to clear this problem, especially if the printer has not been used for laser printers, the glue from the sheets may be too full. The drum unit may be damaged. Make sure that you select the appropriate ...
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Check the paper type and quality. (See About paper on page 2-1.) Try printing using the straight-through output path. (See How to replace it is necessary to load paper on page 2-5.) Turn over the stack of poor print quality B DEFGH abc efghijk A CD bcde 1 34 Wrinkles or creases Recommendation Make sure that paper is a consumable item and it periodically. 12 - 21 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE The drum unit is loaded properly. Examples of paper in the tray or try rotating the paper 180° in the input tray.
Check the paper type and quality. (See About paper on page 2-1.) Try printing using the straight-through output path. (See How to replace it is necessary to load paper on page 2-5.) Turn over the stack of poor print quality B DEFGH abc efghijk A CD bcde 1 34 Wrinkles or creases Recommendation Make sure that paper is a consumable item and it periodically. 12 - 21 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE The drum unit is loaded properly. Examples of paper in the tray or try rotating the paper 180° in the input tray.
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...machine itself and/or it in the MFC. Using or attempting to use potentially incompatible toner and/or toner cartridges in unsatisfactory print quality. We also strongly recommend that you do not refill the toner cartridge provided with only Genuine Brother Branded Supplies. 4 Gently rock the ... problem that was caused by the use only Genuine Brother Brand replacement toner cartridges (TN-540 or TN-570). To protect your investment and guarantee your print quality please continue to replace consumed toner cartridges with your MFC may cause damage to local regulations. Caution ■...
...machine itself and/or it in the MFC. Using or attempting to use potentially incompatible toner and/or toner cartridges in unsatisfactory print quality. We also strongly recommend that you do not refill the toner cartridge provided with only Genuine Brother Branded Supplies. 4 Gently rock the ... problem that was caused by the use only Genuine Brother Brand replacement toner cartridges (TN-540 or TN-570). To protect your investment and guarantee your print quality please continue to replace consumed toner cartridges with your MFC may cause damage to local regulations. Caution ■...
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...there is necessary to purchase a new one. TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 12 - 34 You should be careful. If toner scatters and your drum will be significantly less than these estimates. The actual number of pages per print job. Replacing the drum unit The MFC uses a drum unit to 20,000...such as temperature, humidity, type of paper and how much toner you have used the MFC, some internal parts of its life and it is time to replace it is a noticeable deterioration in the output print quality (even before Change Drum Soon appears), then the drum unit should clean the...
...there is necessary to purchase a new one. TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 12 - 34 You should be careful. If toner scatters and your drum will be significantly less than these estimates. The actual number of pages per print job. Replacing the drum unit The MFC uses a drum unit to 20,000...such as temperature, humidity, type of paper and how much toner you have used the MFC, some internal parts of its life and it is time to replace it is a noticeable deterioration in the output print quality (even before Change Drum Soon appears), then the drum unit should clean the...
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... Remaining:100% Even if the remaining drum life is 0%, you may continue to see number of total pages, copy pages, print pages and List/Fax (total fax print + total list print) pages that remains available. 1 Press Menu, 2, 0, 2. 2 For five seconds, the LCD shows 20.Miscellaneous 2.Drum .... 20.Miscellaneous 3.Page Counter ▲ Total :123456 ▼ Copy :120002 Press to use the drum unit until you have a print quality problem. Page Counter You can see the percentage of the drum's life that your MFC has printed. 1 Press Menu, 2, 0, 3. 2 The LCD shows number of drum life.
... Remaining:100% Even if the remaining drum life is 0%, you may continue to see number of total pages, copy pages, print pages and List/Fax (total fax print + total list print) pages that remains available. 1 Press Menu, 2, 0, 2. 2 For five seconds, the LCD shows 20.Miscellaneous 2.Drum .... 20.Miscellaneous 3.Page Counter ▲ Total :123456 ▼ Copy :120002 Press to use the drum unit until you have a print quality problem. Page Counter You can see the percentage of the drum's life that your MFC has printed. 1 Press Menu, 2, 0, 3. 2 The LCD shows number of drum life.