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How To Clear Paper Jam Brother Mfc 8440

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Software Users Manual - English - Page 9

If your application software does not support your application software. Then adjust the print area by picking up paper from the paper tray. If your computer is also connected to any other printers, select Brother MFC-XXXX or DCP-XXXX (USB) Printer (Where XXXX is your model name) as your printer driver from the Print...

Software Users Manual - English - Page 12

... paper The manual feed tray (For MFC-8440 and DCP-8040) The machine automatically turns on the manual feed tray. If it is straight and in the proper position on the Manual Feed mode when you want to print. 1 - 5 USING THE MACHINE AS A PRINTER Repeat for each page that the paper is not, the paper...

Software Users Manual - English - Page 13

... Type: Plain Paper Paper Source: MP Tray 2 Open the MP tray and lower it gently. 3 Pull out the MP tray support flap. 4 When loading paper in the MP tray, make sure it is straight and in a skewed printout or a paper jam. 5 While pressing the paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guide to fit the paper size. USING...

Software Users Manual - English - Page 14

... print on thicker paper or card stock. Slide the paper guides to the machine. 1 - 7 USING THE MACHINE AS A PRINTER Media Type: Thick paper or Thicker paper Paper Source: Manual 2 Open the back output tray. 3 Open the manual feed tray. The manual feed tray (For MFC-8440 and DCP-8040) 1 Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other...

Software Users Manual - English - Page 16

... (MP tray) (For MFC-8640D, MFC-8840D, MFC-8840DN and DCP-8045D) 1 Select the Paper Size, Media Type, Paper Source, and other settings in the MP tray. Make sure that the paper is not, the paper may not be fed properly, resulting in a skewed printout or a paper jam. 6 While pressing the paper-guide release lever, slide the paper guide to fit...

Software Users Manual - English - Page 46

in the General tab of the Brother MFC-8840D BR-Script3 Properties screen. Select the Paper Source. 2 - 21 PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS Paper / Quality tab If you are using Windows NT® 4.0, Windows® 2000 or XP, you can access the Paper/Quality tab by clicking Printing Preferences...

Software Users Manual - English - Page 47

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...

Users Manual - English - Page 9

... shock. To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your fingers in the area shown in the illustration. Before you clean the MFC or clear a paper jam, make sure you use the MFC safely Save these instructions for later reference. After you have unplugged the power cord from the power outlet. Do not handle the...

Users Manual - English - Page 20

...-1 Troubleshooting 12-1 Error messages 12-1 Original jams 12-4 Original is jammed in the top of the ADF unit........ 12-4 Original is jammed inside the 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...

Users Manual - English - Page 25

... plug on the external telephone line here. Name Description 12 Paper Adjustment Lever for Duplex Printing (MFC-8640D, MFC-8840D and MFC-8840DN) Use to match your paper size for duplex printing. 13 Duplex Tray (MFC-8640D, MFC-8840D and MFC-8840DN) Slide out to remove paper jammed inside the MFC. 14 AC Power Connector Connect the AC Power Cable here...

Users Manual - English - Page 33

...12-1.) When the power switch is off or the MFC is in Sleep mode, the LED is open Toner empty Paper error Red Scan lock Others Out of memory Description ...paper in Canada). If you cannot clear the error and see the same service call Brother Customer Service at: 1-800-284-4329 (in USA) or 1-877-BROTHER (in the tray or clear the paper jam. The cover is off the power switch. 2. LED MFC...

Users Manual - English - Page 44

... lower tray. Tray Type Paper tray (Tray #1) Manual feed tray Multi-purpose tray (MP tray) Optional lower tray (Tray #2) Recommended paper Model name MFC-8440, MFC-8640D, MFC-8840D and MFC-8840DN MFC-8440 MFC-8640D, MFC-8840D and MFC-8840DN Option for MFC-8440, MFC-8640D, MFC-8840D and MFC-8840DN Plain Paper: Transparency: Labels: Xerox 4200DP 20 lb Hammermill Laser Paper 24 lb 3M CG 3300...

Users Manual - English - Page 45

...-grain paper. ■ Use paper with the MFC-8440, MFC-8640D, MFC-8840D and MFC-8840DN. For optimum printing, use recycled paper in laser printers. ■ For the best print quality, we recommend using long-grained paper. ■ If you test paper (especially special sizes and types of approximately 5%. Do not use ink jet paper. It may cause a paper jam and damage your MFC will...

Users Manual - English - Page 49

.... ■ Put the leading edge (top of paper well to avoid paper jams and misfeeds. 4 Put paper in the tray, below the maximum paper mark, and that the paper guide is flat in the paper tray. Support Flap with Extension When you use the MFC. Check that the paper is flush against the paper stack. PAPER 2 - 6 3 Fan the stack of the...

Users Manual - English - Page 50

... straight and in the proper position on the manual feed tray. Slide the paper guides to be printed on must be fed properly, resulting in a skewed printout or a paper jam. ■ Do not put paper in the manual feed tray (For MFC-8440) When printing envelopes and labels you should only use the manual feed tray...

Users Manual - English - Page 162

... Brother fax back system (USA only). Error messages As with a new one. 1. Check Original The originals were not inserted or fed properly, or original scanned from within that country. Open the front cover, and then press Clear/Back. 2. Remove the paper and load it again. The paper is jammed in the duplex tray (For MFC-8640D, MFC...

Users Manual - English - Page 163

... jam clear cover. (See Paper jams on page 4-5.) Check Scan Lock The scanner lock is open . If problem continues, call Telephone Company to check your phone line. DX Lever Error The paper adjustment lever for the paper size. Release the scanner lock lever, and then press Stop/Exit. In USA: 1-800-284-4329 In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER...

Users Manual - English - Page 167

... touch the shaded parts shown in the following steps, you can install the paper tray first, and then close the front cover and the MFC will resume printing automatically. ■ If a paper jam occurs when using the information in this section. Paper jams To clear paper jams, please follow the steps in the following diagram. When you open the...

Users Manual - English - Page 169

If the paper jam can be cleared, go to the MFC caused by static electricity, do not touch the electrodes shown in the following diagram. 5 Open the back output tray. If you have to pull the paper toward the back of the fuser unit. Pull the jammed paper out of the MFC, the fuser may get dirty with toner...

Users Manual - English - Page 177

... 'Brother MFC-8440, MFC-8640D or MFC-8840D'. Make sure no other device drivers, which also communicate through another peripheral device (such as , drivers for laser machines. (For information on the CD-ROM.) How can load envelopes from 'Spool Data Format.' i.e. (Parallel Port Mode - ECP) Paper Handling Difficulties The MFC does not load paper. The LCD shows Check Paper or Paper...