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...the product. The most convenient and efficient way to register your new product is on the back of the unit. Your registration with Brother: ■ may serve as confirmation of the purchase date of your product should you lose your receipt; ■ may support ...following information for future reference: Model Number: MFC-8420, MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN (Circle your model number) Serial Number:* Date of Purchase: Place of Purchase: * The serial number is on-line at www.registermybrother.com By registering your product with Brother International Corporation, you will help us notify you ...
...the product. The most convenient and efficient way to register your new product is on the back of the unit. Your registration with Brother: ■ may serve as confirmation of the purchase date of your product should you lose your receipt; ■ may support ...following information for future reference: Model Number: MFC-8420, MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN (Circle your model number) Serial Number:* Date of Purchase: Place of Purchase: * The serial number is on-line at www.registermybrother.com By registering your product with Brother International Corporation, you will help us notify you ...
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... 2-7 To load paper or other media in the multi-purpose tray (MP tray) (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN 2-8 To use Automatic Duplexing for fax, copy and print operations (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN 2-10 3 On-screen programming 3-1 User-friendly programming 3-1 Menu table 3-1 Memory Storage 3-1 Navigation keys 3-2 4 Getting started 4-1 Initial Setup 4-1 Setting the Date and Time 4-1 Setting...
... 2-7 To load paper or other media in the multi-purpose tray (MP tray) (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN 2-8 To use Automatic Duplexing for fax, copy and print operations (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN 2-10 3 On-screen programming 3-1 User-friendly programming 3-1 Menu table 3-1 Memory Storage 3-1 Navigation keys 3-2 4 Getting started 4-1 Initial Setup 4-1 Setting the Date and Time 4-1 Setting...
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... up Polling Receive 5-9 Setting up Sequential Polling Receive 5-10 Setting Duplex printing for Fax mode (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN 5-10 Telephone services 5-11 Distinctive Ring 5-11 What does your telephone company's 'Distinctive Ring' do 5-11 What does Brother's 'Distinctive Ring' do 5-11 Do you have Voice Mail 5-12 Before you choose the ring...
... up Polling Receive 5-9 Setting up Sequential Polling Receive 5-10 Setting Duplex printing for Fax mode (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN 5-10 Telephone services 5-11 Distinctive Ring 5-11 What does your telephone company's 'Distinctive Ring' do 5-11 What does Brother's 'Distinctive Ring' do 5-11 Do you have Voice Mail 5-12 Before you choose the ring...
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... Retrieval 8-5 Using your Remote Access Code 8-5 Remote commands 8-6 Retrieving fax messages 8-7 Changing your Fax Forwarding number 8-7 9 Printing reports 9-1 MFC settings and activity 9-1 Customizing the Transmission Verification Report..... 9-1 Setting the Fax Activity Report Interval 9-2 Printing reports 9-3 To print a report ... 10-12 N in 1 copy 10-12 Poster 10-13 Duplex (1 in 1) (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN 10-13 Duplex (2 in 1) and Duplex (4 in 1) (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN 10-15 Changing the default copy settings 10-16 Quality 10-16 Contrast 10-16 xvii
... Retrieval 8-5 Using your Remote Access Code 8-5 Remote commands 8-6 Retrieving fax messages 8-7 Changing your Fax Forwarding number 8-7 9 Printing reports 9-1 MFC settings and activity 9-1 Customizing the Transmission Verification Report..... 9-1 Setting the Fax Activity Report Interval 9-2 Printing reports 9-3 To print a report ... 10-12 N in 1 copy 10-12 Poster 10-13 Duplex (1 in 1) (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN 10-13 Duplex (2 in 1) and Duplex (4 in 1) (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN 10-15 Changing the default copy settings 10-16 Quality 10-16 Contrast 10-16 xvii
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11 12 xviii Using the MFC as a printer 11-1 Using the Brother MFC-8420, MFC-8820D or MFC-8820DN printer driver 11-1 How to print your document 11-2 Simultaneous printing and faxing 11-3 Two-sided printing (Duplex Printing 11-3 Automatic Duplex Printing (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN 11-3 Manual Duplex Printing 11-4 Face-...feed tray (For MFC-8420 11-7 The multi-purpose tray (MP tray) (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN 11-9 Printing on envelopes 11-11 Printer operation keys 11-16 Job Cancel 11-16 Secure key 11-16 Setting the Emulation Selection 11-17 Printing the Internal Font List 11-...
11 12 xviii Using the MFC as a printer 11-1 Using the Brother MFC-8420, MFC-8820D or MFC-8820DN printer driver 11-1 How to print your document 11-2 Simultaneous printing and faxing 11-3 Two-sided printing (Duplex Printing 11-3 Automatic Duplex Printing (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN 11-3 Manual Duplex Printing 11-4 Face-...feed tray (For MFC-8420 11-7 The multi-purpose tray (MP tray) (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN 11-9 Printing on envelopes 11-11 Printer operation keys 11-16 Job Cancel 11-16 Secure key 11-16 Setting the Emulation Selection 11-17 Printing the Internal Font List 11-...
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... Compliance Statement (Canada only 21-4 International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement 21-4 Laser safety 21-4 FDA regulations 21-5 Important safety instructions 21-6 Trademarks 21-8 22 Troubleshooting and routine maintenance 22-1 Troubleshooting 22-1 Error messages 22-1 Original jams 22-4 Original is jammed in the duplex tray (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN 22-11 If you are...
... Compliance Statement (Canada only 21-4 International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement 21-4 Laser safety 21-4 FDA regulations 21-5 Important safety instructions 21-6 Trademarks 21-8 22 Troubleshooting and routine maintenance 22-1 Troubleshooting 22-1 Error messages 22-1 Original jams 22-4 Original is jammed in the duplex tray (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN 22-11 If you are...
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... specific keys on the LCD of Contents. Notes tell you how you for buying a Brother Multi-Function Center (MFC). Symbols used in the Table of the MFC. To make the most of your MFC by checking the Index at the back of the messages that are listed in this Guide... inform you what to do to guide you must follow or avoid to prevent possible damage to a related topic. Your MFC-8420, MFC-8820D or MFC-8820DN is simple to use, with the MFC. 1 - 1 INTRODUCTION Finding information All the chapter headings and subheadings are not compatible with LCD screen instructions to avoid ...
... specific keys on the LCD of Contents. Notes tell you how you for buying a Brother Multi-Function Center (MFC). Symbols used in the Table of the MFC. To make the most of your MFC by checking the Index at the back of the messages that are listed in this Guide... inform you what to do to guide you must follow or avoid to prevent possible damage to a related topic. Your MFC-8420, MFC-8820D or MFC-8820DN is simple to use, with the MFC. 1 - 1 INTRODUCTION Finding information All the chapter headings and subheadings are not compatible with LCD screen instructions to avoid ...
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...it to install a toner cartridge or drum unit. 11 Paper Tray (Tray #1) Load paper here. 1 - 3 INTRODUCTION Name Description 1 (MFC-8420) Manual Feed Tray (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) Multi-purpose Tray (MP Tray) Load paper here. 2 Front Cover Release Button Press it to open the front cover. 3 Face-down... paper with Extension 2 Front Cover Release Button 6 ADF Document Support Extension 7 ADF Document Output Support Flap 8 Document Cover 1 (MFC-8420) Manual Feed Tray (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) Multi-purpose Tray (MP Tray) 9 Power Switch 10 Front Cover 11 Paper Tray (Tray #1) No.
...it to install a toner cartridge or drum unit. 11 Paper Tray (Tray #1) Load paper here. 1 - 3 INTRODUCTION Name Description 1 (MFC-8420) Manual Feed Tray (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) Multi-purpose Tray (MP Tray) Load paper here. 2 Front Cover Release Button Press it to open the front cover. 3 Face-down... paper with Extension 2 Front Cover Release Button 6 ADF Document Support Extension 7 ADF Document Output Support Flap 8 Document Cover 1 (MFC-8420) Manual Feed Tray (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) Multi-purpose Tray (MP Tray) 9 Power Switch 10 Front Cover 11 Paper Tray (Tray #1) No.
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... Cover 15 Face-up Output Tray (Back Output Tray) 14 AC Power Connector 13 Duplex Tray (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) 12 Paper Adjustment Lever for duplex printing. 13 Duplex Tray (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) Slide out to remove paper jammed inside the ADF unit. 17 Telephone Line Jack Plug the line... Line Jack Plug in the MP tray or Manual feed tray. 16 ADF Cover Open to match your paper size for Duplex Printing (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) 17 Telephone Line Jack 18 USB Interface Connector 19 Parallel Interface Connector 20 External Telephone Line Jack No. INTRODUCTION 1 - 4 Name ...
... Cover 15 Face-up Output Tray (Back Output Tray) 14 AC Power Connector 13 Duplex Tray (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) 12 Paper Adjustment Lever for duplex printing. 13 Duplex Tray (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) Slide out to remove paper jammed inside the ADF unit. 17 Telephone Line Jack Plug the line... Line Jack Plug in the MP tray or Manual feed tray. 16 ADF Cover Open to match your paper size for Duplex Printing (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) 17 Telephone Line Jack 18 USB Interface Connector 19 Parallel Interface Connector 20 External Telephone Line Jack No. INTRODUCTION 1 - 4 Name ...
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12 11 10 9 8 Control panel overview MFC-8420, MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN have similar control panel keys. INTRODUCTION 1 - 6 6 5 34 7 2 1
12 11 10 9 8 Control panel overview MFC-8420, MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN have similar control panel keys. INTRODUCTION 1 - 6 6 5 34 7 2 1
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... would like to copy 2 or 4 pages onto one page. INTRODUCTION 1 - 10 Tray Select You can choose Duplex to copy on both sides of original. N in 1 (For MFC-8420) N in 1 lets you select the copy quality for your type of the paper or N in 1 (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) You can select which tray you temporarily... that is lighter or darker than the original. Contrast Lets you start sending faxes, making copies or scanning. Quality Lets you copy 2 or 4 pages onto one page. 0 Dial Pad Use these keys to Tone.
... would like to copy 2 or 4 pages onto one page. INTRODUCTION 1 - 10 Tray Select You can choose Duplex to copy on both sides of original. N in 1 (For MFC-8420) N in 1 lets you select the copy quality for your type of the paper or N in 1 (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) You can select which tray you temporarily... that is lighter or darker than the original. Contrast Lets you start sending faxes, making copies or scanning. Quality Lets you copy 2 or 4 pages onto one page. 0 Dial Pad Use these keys to Tone.
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2 Paper About paper Type and size of paper The MFC loads paper from the installed paper tray, manual feed tray, multi-purpose tray or optional 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-8420, MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN MFC-8420 MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN Option for MFC-8420, MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN Plain Paper: Transparency: Labels: Xerox 4200DP 20 lb Hammermill Laser Paper 24 lb 3M CG 3300 Avery laser label # 5160 PAPER 2 - 1
2 Paper About paper Type and size of paper The MFC loads paper from the installed paper tray, manual feed tray, multi-purpose tray or optional 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-8420, MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN MFC-8420 MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN Option for MFC-8420, MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN Plain Paper: Transparency: Labels: Xerox 4200DP 20 lb Hammermill Laser Paper 24 lb 3M CG 3300 Avery laser label # 5160 PAPER 2 - 1
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...paper in laser printers. ■ For the best print quality, we recommend using preprinted or highly textured paper, or paper with a moisture content of approximately 5%. Choosing acceptable paper We recommend that you test paper (especially special sizes and types of paper) on the MFC before ...9632; Avoid using long-grained paper. ■ If you are partly used with the MFC-8420, MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN. Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com and check the latest recommendations for use in this MFC. 2 - 2 PAPER The output quality depends on paper specifications, call your nearest ...
...paper in laser printers. ■ For the best print quality, we recommend using preprinted or highly textured paper, or paper with a moisture content of approximately 5%. Choosing acceptable paper We recommend that you test paper (especially special sizes and types of paper) on the MFC before ...9632; Avoid using long-grained paper. ■ If you are partly used with the MFC-8420, MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN. Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com and check the latest recommendations for use in this MFC. 2 - 2 PAPER The output quality depends on paper specifications, call your nearest ...
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Paper capacity of the paper trays Paper size Multi-purpose tray (MP tray) (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) Manual feed tray (MFC-8420) Width: 69.8 to 220 mm (2.75 to 8.66 in.) Height: 116 to 406.4 mm (4.57 to 16.0 in.) Width: 69.8 to 220 mm (2.75 ..., Letter, Legal, B5 (ISO), B5 (JIS), Executive, A5, A6, B6 (ISO) A4, Letter, Legal, B5 (ISO), B5 (JIS), Executive, A5, B6 (ISO) Duplex printing (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) A4, Letter, Legal Number of sheets 50 sheets (80 g/m2 or 20 lb) Single sheet 250 sheets (80 g/m2 or 20 lb) 250 sheets (80...
Paper capacity of the paper trays Paper size Multi-purpose tray (MP tray) (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) Manual feed tray (MFC-8420) Width: 69.8 to 220 mm (2.75 to 8.66 in.) Height: 116 to 406.4 mm (4.57 to 16.0 in.) Width: 69.8 to 220 mm (2.75 ..., Letter, Legal, B5 (ISO), B5 (JIS), Executive, A5, A6, B6 (ISO) A4, Letter, Legal, B5 (ISO), B5 (JIS), Executive, A5, B6 (ISO) Duplex printing (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) A4, Letter, Legal Number of sheets 50 sheets (80 g/m2 or 20 lb) Single sheet 250 sheets (80 g/m2 or 20 lb) 250 sheets (80...
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... tray Optional Lower tray Multipurpose tray Manual feed tray Paper tray Optional Lower tray Multipurpose tray Manual feed tray Paper tray Optional Lower Tray MFC-8420 MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN N/A Plain paper, Bond paper, Recycled paper, Envelope*1, Labels*2, and Transparency*2 Plain paper, Bond paper, N/A Recycled paper, Envelope, Labels, and Transparency Plain paper, Recycled ... B6 (ISO) A4, Letter, Legal, B5 (ISO), B5 (JIS), Executive, A5, B6 (ISO) *1 Up to 3 envelopes *2 Up to 10 sheets When printing transparencies, remove each one from the face-down output tray after it exits the...
... tray Optional Lower tray Multipurpose tray Manual feed tray Paper tray Optional Lower tray Multipurpose tray Manual feed tray Paper tray Optional Lower Tray MFC-8420 MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN N/A Plain paper, Bond paper, Recycled paper, Envelope*1, Labels*2, and Transparency*2 Plain paper, Bond paper, N/A Recycled paper, Envelope, Labels, and Transparency Plain paper, Recycled ... B6 (ISO) A4, Letter, Legal, B5 (ISO), B5 (JIS), Executive, A5, B6 (ISO) *1 Up to 3 envelopes *2 Up to 10 sheets When printing transparencies, remove each one from the face-down output tray after it exits the...
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MP tray support flap 3 When loading paper in the multi-purpose tray (MP tray) (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) When printing envelopes and labels you should only use the multi-purpose tray. 1 Open the MP tray and lower it gently. 2 Pull out and unfold the MP tray support flap. If it is straight and in a skewed printout or a paper jam. 2 - 8 PAPER Make sure that the paper is not, the paper may not be fed properly, resulting in the proper position on the MP tray. To load paper or other media in the MP tray, make sure it touches the back of the tray.
MP tray support flap 3 When loading paper in the multi-purpose tray (MP tray) (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) When printing envelopes and labels you should only use the multi-purpose tray. 1 Open the MP tray and lower it gently. 2 Pull out and unfold the MP tray support flap. If it is straight and in a skewed printout or a paper jam. 2 - 8 PAPER Make sure that the paper is not, the paper may not be fed properly, resulting in the proper position on the MP tray. To load paper or other media in the MP tray, make sure it touches the back of the tray.
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This feature is now ready to print two-sided pages. 2 - 10 PAPER To use Automatic Duplexing for fax, copy and print operations (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) If you want to print on page 11-3.) 1 Load paper in the Paper Tray or Multi-purpose Tray. 2 Set the Paper Adjustment Lever for fax, ... available for A4, Letter or Legal size paper. (See Setting Duplex printing for Fax mode (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) on page 5-10, Duplex/N in 1 on page 10-11 and Two-sided printing (Duplex Printing) on both sides of the paper using the Duplex feature ...
This feature is now ready to print two-sided pages. 2 - 10 PAPER To use Automatic Duplexing for fax, copy and print operations (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) If you want to print on page 11-3.) 1 Load paper in the Paper Tray or Multi-purpose Tray. 2 Set the Paper Adjustment Lever for fax, ... available for A4, Letter or Legal size paper. (See Setting Duplex printing for Fax mode (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) on page 5-10, Duplex/N in 1 on page 10-11 and Two-sided printing (Duplex Printing) on both sides of the paper using the Duplex feature ...
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... 1.General Setup Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions Page 1.Mode Timer - 0 Sec 30 Secs 1 Min 2 Mins 5 Mins Off Sets how long the 4-5 MFC will stay in Copy or Scan mode before returning to Fax mode. 2.Paper Type 1.MP Tray (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) Thin Plain Thick Thicker Sets the type of paper 4-6 in paper tray#2.
... 1.General Setup Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions Page 1.Mode Timer - 0 Sec 30 Secs 1 Min 2 Mins 5 Mins Off Sets how long the 4-5 MFC will stay in Copy or Scan mode before returning to Fax mode. 2.Paper Type 1.MP Tray (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) Thin Plain Thick Thicker Sets the type of paper 4-6 in paper tray#2.
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... be used for Copy mode. 4-9 4-9 4-10 4-11 Selects the tray that will be used for Daylight Savings Time automatically. ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING 3 - 5 Contrast (MFC-8420) 8.LCD Contrast (MFC-8820D/ 8820DN) 9.LCD Contrast (With optional tray #2) Options High Med Low Off High Med Low Off High Med Low Off On Off On Off Tray#1 Only...
... be used for Copy mode. 4-9 4-9 4-10 4-11 Selects the tray that will be used for Daylight Savings Time automatically. ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING 3 - 5 Contrast (MFC-8420) 8.LCD Contrast (MFC-8820D/ 8820DN) 9.LCD Contrast (With optional tray #2) Options High Med Low Off High Med Low Off High Med Low Off On Off On Off Tray#1 Only...
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... resolution for outgoing faxes. to accept Main Menu 2.Fax to poll another fax machine. You can personalize these codes. Sets up your MFC to exit Submenu 1.Setup Receive (In Fax mode only) 2.Setup Send (In Fax mode only) Menu Selections 1.Ring Delay 2.F/T Ring ...Code On ( 51, #51) Off 5.Auto On Reduction Off 6.Print - + Density - + - + - + - + 7.Polling RX On Off 8.Duplex (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) 1.Contrast 2.Fax Resolution On Off Auto Light Dark Standard Fine S. The default settings are shown in FAX or FAX/TEL mode. Sets the 5-3 pseudo/double...
... resolution for outgoing faxes. to accept Main Menu 2.Fax to poll another fax machine. You can personalize these codes. Sets up your MFC to exit Submenu 1.Setup Receive (In Fax mode only) 2.Setup Send (In Fax mode only) Menu Selections 1.Ring Delay 2.F/T Ring ...Code On ( 51, #51) Off 5.Auto On Reduction Off 6.Print - + Density - + - + - + - + 7.Polling RX On Off 8.Duplex (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) 1.Contrast 2.Fax Resolution On Off Auto Light Dark Standard Fine S. The default settings are shown in FAX or FAX/TEL mode. Sets the 5-3 pseudo/double...