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...communication with the machine, read Chapter 2 Paper in MFC User's Guide. USING THE MACHINE AS A PRINTER 1 - 1 Plain paper, inkjet paper, glossy paper, transparencies and envelopes. Brilliant High Quality Output-Printing at : http://solutions.brother.com Features This machine offers many features you highest resolution...the appropriate type of paper to avoid paper jams. For complete information about what kinds of a particular color ink, you can be downloaded from the Brother Solutions Center at up to replace the cartridge that translates data from the format used by a computer ...
...communication with the machine, read Chapter 2 Paper in MFC User's Guide. USING THE MACHINE AS A PRINTER 1 - 1 Plain paper, inkjet paper, glossy paper, transparencies and envelopes. Brilliant High Quality Output-Printing at : http://solutions.brother.com Features This machine offers many features you highest resolution...the appropriate type of paper to avoid paper jams. For complete information about what kinds of a particular color ink, you can be downloaded from the Brother Solutions Center at up to replace the cartridge that translates data from the format used by a computer ...
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Plain Paper Inkjet Paper Glossy Paper (4 color) Glossy Paper (3 color) Transparencies The print quality of glossy paper you select. ■ Photo: Up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi. (See Resolution on the selected media type. Since ... original. The quality selections that are available will vary depending on the media type you are using repels the black ink, select Glossy Paper (3 color), which simulates black ink by combining the three ink colors. Use this mode to print precise images such as photographs. The higher the quality the longer it prints, depending on...
Plain Paper Inkjet Paper Glossy Paper (4 color) Glossy Paper (3 color) Transparencies The print quality of glossy paper you select. ■ Photo: Up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi. (See Resolution on the selected media type. Since ... original. The quality selections that are available will vary depending on the media type you are using repels the black ink, select Glossy Paper (3 color), which simulates black ink by combining the three ink colors. Use this mode to print precise images such as photographs. The higher the quality the longer it prints, depending on...
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Change the settings for Paper Size, Paper Thickness, Paper Source, Orientation, and Scaling and then click OK. USING YOUR MACHINE WITH A MACINTOSH® 9 - 2 On the right side of the Chooser window, click the printer you want to print to. To print an original: 3 From the application software such as Presto! Close the Chooser. PageManager®, click the File menu and select Page Setup. Using the Brother printer driver with your Apple® Macintosh® (Mac OS® 8.6-9.2) To select a Printer: 1 Open the Chooser from the Apple menu. 2 Click the Brother Ink icon.
Change the settings for Paper Size, Paper Thickness, Paper Source, Orientation, and Scaling and then click OK. USING YOUR MACHINE WITH A MACINTOSH® 9 - 2 On the right side of the Chooser window, click the printer you want to print to. To print an original: 3 From the application software such as Presto! Close the Chooser. PageManager®, click the File menu and select Page Setup. Using the Brother printer driver with your Apple® Macintosh® (Mac OS® 8.6-9.2) To select a Printer: 1 Open the Chooser from the Apple menu. 2 Click the Brother Ink icon.
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...In USA: 1-888-879-3232 (voice) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) http://www.brothermall.com In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER (voice) Description Ink Cartridge Ink Cartridge(blue) Ink Cartridge(red) Ink Cartridge Telephone Line Cord ADF Document Support Output Paper Support Power Protector for A/C Power Telephone Line Surges and Voltage Spikes (2... get instant answers to common technical questions and product information for USA and Canada) XXXXXXX (French For Canada) ii Brother fax back system (USA only) Brother has installed an easy-to-use fax back system, so you can visit us online for a complete selection of...
...In USA: 1-888-879-3232 (voice) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) http://www.brothermall.com In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER (voice) Description Ink Cartridge Ink Cartridge(blue) Ink Cartridge(red) Ink Cartridge Telephone Line Cord ADF Document Support Output Paper Support Power Protector for A/C Power Telephone Line Surges and Voltage Spikes (2... get instant answers to common technical questions and product information for USA and Canada) XXXXXXX (French For Canada) ii Brother fax back system (USA only) Brother has installed an easy-to-use fax back system, so you can visit us online for a complete selection of...
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...limited to attempted warranty repair without the proper preparation and/or packaging); (3) Damage caused by Brother in its Authorized Service Center will be free from use refurbished parts iv Brother® One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (USA only) Who is covered: • This limited ... includes a Machine and Consumable and Accessory Items. Consumable and Accessory Items include but are not limited to print heads, toner, drums, ink cartridges, print cartridges, refill ribbons, therma PLUS paper and thermal paper. • Except as to whether to repair or replace the ...
...limited to attempted warranty repair without the proper preparation and/or packaging); (3) Damage caused by Brother in its Authorized Service Center will be free from use refurbished parts iv Brother® One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (USA only) Who is covered: • This limited ... includes a Machine and Consumable and Accessory Items. Consumable and Accessory Items include but are not limited to print heads, toner, drums, ink cartridges, print cartridges, refill ribbons, therma PLUS paper and thermal paper. • Except as to whether to repair or replace the ...
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.... This warranty states Brother's entire liability and your exclusive remedy against Brother for any failure of the MFC/Facsimile machine to your Proof of the specifications or with your User's Guide for proper packaging.) For ink-jet products: Do not remove the ink cartridges during shipping.... and you . Internet support: support@brother.ca or browse Brother's Web Site: www.brother.com Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1 Rue Hôtel de Ville Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, QC H9B 3H6 vi In order to obtain warranty service, the MFC/Facsimile machine must be delivered or shipped...
.... This warranty states Brother's entire liability and your exclusive remedy against Brother for any failure of the MFC/Facsimile machine to your Proof of the specifications or with your User's Guide for proper packaging.) For ink-jet products: Do not remove the ink cartridges during shipping.... and you . Internet support: support@brother.ca or browse Brother's Web Site: www.brother.com Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1 Rue Hôtel de Ville Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, QC H9B 3H6 vi In order to obtain warranty service, the MFC/Facsimile machine must be delivered or shipped...
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Color enhancement (True2Life 11-11 Cropping 11-12 Understanding the Error Messages 11...FCC) Declaration of Conformity (USA only 12-3 Important 12-4 Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada only 12-4 LAN connection 12-4 International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement 12-4 Important safety instructions 12-5 Trademarks 12-7 13 Troubleshooting and routine maintenance 13-1 Troubleshooting 13...Cleaning the print head 13-11 Print quality check 13-11 Checking the ink volume 13-14 Packing and shipping the MFC 13-15 Routine maintenance 13-18 Cleaning the scanner 13-18 Cleaning the...
Color enhancement (True2Life 11-11 Cropping 11-12 Understanding the Error Messages 11...FCC) Declaration of Conformity (USA only 12-3 Important 12-4 Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada only 12-4 LAN connection 12-4 International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement 12-4 Important safety instructions 12-5 Trademarks 12-7 13 Troubleshooting and routine maintenance 13-1 Troubleshooting 13...Cleaning the print head 13-11 Print quality check 13-11 Checking the ink volume 13-14 Packing and shipping the MFC 13-15 Routine maintenance 13-18 Cleaning the scanner 13-18 Cleaning the...
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... the menus and options. INTRODUCTION 1 - 5 Also, you can press these keys to do a numeral search for the names of stored numbers in the MFC. Ink Lets you dial stored numbers by pressing # and a two-digit number. 8 Navigation keys: Menu/Set Lets you access the Menu to program and store ... Crystal Display (LCD) Displays messages on the screen to help you set up numbers that are stored in fax mode, you can use your MFC. 0 Print keys Job Cancel (MFC-3420C only) Clears data from the printer memory. A Photo Key: (MFC-3820CN only) PhotoCapture Lets you access the PhotoCapture Center.
... the menus and options. INTRODUCTION 1 - 5 Also, you can press these keys to do a numeral search for the names of stored numbers in the MFC. Ink Lets you dial stored numbers by pressing # and a two-digit number. 8 Navigation keys: Menu/Set Lets you access the Menu to program and store ... Crystal Display (LCD) Displays messages on the screen to help you set up numbers that are stored in fax mode, you can use your MFC. 0 Print keys Job Cancel (MFC-3420C only) Clears data from the printer memory. A Photo Key: (MFC-3820CN only) PhotoCapture Lets you access the PhotoCapture Center.
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..., newspaper or fabric. (To fax or scan this kind of original, see Faxing from the scanner glass on page 6-3) ■ Make sure originals written with ink are completely dry. ■ Originals to be faxed must be from the scanner glass. Use standard (20 lb or 80 g/m2) paper and always fan...
..., newspaper or fabric. (To fax or scan this kind of original, see Faxing from the scanner glass on page 6-3) ■ Make sure originals written with ink are completely dry. ■ Originals to be faxed must be from the scanner glass. Use standard (20 lb or 80 g/m2) paper and always fan...
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...ink is used last. 1 Press Menu/Set, 1, 1. 2 Press or to select Plain, Inkjet, Glossy or Transprncy. 2.Paper Type Press Menu/Set. 3 If you select Glossy:4-Color. You can change the number of seconds or minutes the MFC takes after the last Copy or Scan operation before it returns to select Glossy:4-Color or Glossy:3-Color.... General Setup Setting the Mode Timer The MFC has three temporary mode keys on the kind of glossy paper you are using repels the black ink, select Glossy:3-Color, which simulates black ink by combining the three ink colors. 4 Press Stop/Exit. 4 - 5...
...ink is used last. 1 Press Menu/Set, 1, 1. 2 Press or to select Plain, Inkjet, Glossy or Transprncy. 2.Paper Type Press Menu/Set. 3 If you select Glossy:4-Color. You can change the number of seconds or minutes the MFC takes after the last Copy or Scan operation before it returns to select Glossy:4-Color or Glossy:3-Color.... General Setup Setting the Mode Timer The MFC has three temporary mode keys on the kind of glossy paper you are using repels the black ink, select Glossy:3-Color, which simulates black ink by combining the three ink colors. 4 Press Stop/Exit. 4 - 5...
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Your MFC will purge the ink head periodically. If you turn this setting to On, you can customize machine's On/Off key. On/Off Setting You can receive faxes or calls even when the MFC is switched Off, but it will not work when it is switched Off. 1 Press Menu/Set, 1, 6. 2 Press or to select On (or Off). 3 Press Menu/Set. 4 Press Stop/Exit. 6.On/Off Setting 4 - 9 GETTING STARTED The default setting is Off.
Your MFC will purge the ink head periodically. If you turn this setting to On, you can customize machine's On/Off key. On/Off Setting You can receive faxes or calls even when the MFC is switched Off, but it will not work when it is switched Off. 1 Press Menu/Set, 1, 6. 2 Press or to select On (or Off). 3 Press Menu/Set. 4 Press Stop/Exit. 6.On/Off Setting 4 - 9 GETTING STARTED The default setting is Off.
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Good copy quality with adequate copy speed. Fast copy speed and lowest ink consumption. Use this mode to 99). 4 Press Quality. 5 Press or or Best). BEST uses the highest resolution and slowest speed. 1 Press (Copy) to illuminate it .... The default setting is Normal. Use FAST to save time (original to choose the copy quality (Fast, Normal Press Menu/Set. 6 Press Black Start or Color Start. -OR-
Good copy quality with adequate copy speed. Fast copy speed and lowest ink consumption. Use this mode to 99). 4 Press Quality. 5 Press or or Best). BEST uses the highest resolution and slowest speed. 1 Press (Copy) to illuminate it .... The default setting is Normal. Use FAST to save time (original to choose the copy quality (Fast, Normal Press Menu/Set. 6 Press Black Start or Color Start. -OR-
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...any time. (See Setting the Paper Type on the type of glossy paper you are using repels the black ink, select Glossy:3-Color, which simulates black ink by combining the three ink colors. 7 Press Color Start or Black Start. -OR- Press Menu/Set. 6 If you selected Glossy, press or to enter the...4-5.) 10 - 7 MAKING COPIES Press Menu/Set. Paper Type You can change the paper type only for more settings. Black ink is used when you are using (Plain, Inkjet, Glossy or Transparency). If the glossy paper you are using to get the best print quality. 1 Press (Copy) to ...
...any time. (See Setting the Paper Type on the type of glossy paper you are using repels the black ink, select Glossy:3-Color, which simulates black ink by combining the three ink colors. 7 Press Color Start or Black Start. -OR- Press Menu/Set. 6 If you selected Glossy, press or to enter the...4-5.) 10 - 7 MAKING COPIES Press Menu/Set. Paper Type You can change the paper type only for more settings. Black ink is used when you are using (Plain, Inkjet, Glossy or Transparency). If the glossy paper you are using to get the best print quality. 1 Press (Copy) to ...
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... MESSAGE CAUSE Check Cartridge An ink cartridge is not the correct size...Brother fax back system (USA only). Add paper, and then press Black Start or Color... Start. See Printer jam or paper jam on page 2-1. If the problem continues, call again. Paper is not properly installed. Comm.Error Poor phone line quality caused a communication error. ACTION Take out the ink... cartridge and put it in Polled Waiting mode. The paper is out of paper (Letter or Legal), and then press Black Start or Color... properly. (See Replacing the ink cartridges on page 13-20.)...
... MESSAGE CAUSE Check Cartridge An ink cartridge is not the correct size...Brother fax back system (USA only). Add paper, and then press Black Start or Color... Start. See Printer jam or paper jam on page 2-1. If the problem continues, call again. Paper is not properly installed. Comm.Error Poor phone line quality caused a communication error. ACTION Take out the ink... cartridge and put it in Polled Waiting mode. The paper is out of paper (Letter or Legal), and then press Black Start or Color... properly. (See Replacing the ink cartridges on page 13-20.)...
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... color fax, the machine's 'handshake' will be received into memory. If the sending machine has the ability to Distinctive Ring mode. DR Mode in the machine's memory. XX Call Brother Customer Service. The machine will be received into memory as black and white. Ink Empty One or more of the ink cartridges... that is being printed. While memory is either bad or not formatted. In USA: 1-800-284-4329 In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER In Montreal: (514) 685-6464 Media Error (MFC-3820CN only) The media card is available, black and white faxes will be sent as a black and white fax.
... color fax, the machine's 'handshake' will be received into memory. If the sending machine has the ability to Distinctive Ring mode. DR Mode in the machine's memory. XX Call Brother Customer Service. The machine will be received into memory as black and white. Ink Empty One or more of the ink cartridges... that is being printed. While memory is either bad or not formatted. In USA: 1-800-284-4329 In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER In Montreal: (514) 685-6464 Media Error (MFC-3820CN only) The media card is available, black and white faxes will be sent as a black and white fax.
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... Ask the sender to send the color fax again. (See Replacing the ink cartridges on page 13-20.) Check that the ink may be caused by static or interference on page 2-4.) Don't handle the paper until the ink is dry. Replace the color ink cartridges that are empty or nearly... machine If you think there is a problem with ink. (See Cleaning the MFC printer platen on page 5-5.) 13 - 8 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Poor quality print. If the problem continues, call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284-4329 (in USA), 1-877-BROTHER (in Canada) or (514) 685-6464 (in...
... Ask the sender to send the color fax again. (See Replacing the ink cartridges on page 13-20.) Check that the ink may be caused by static or interference on page 2-4.) Don't handle the paper until the ink is dry. Replace the color ink cartridges that are empty or nearly... machine If you think there is a problem with ink. (See Cleaning the MFC printer platen on page 5-5.) 13 - 8 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Poor quality print. If the problem continues, call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284-4329 (in USA), 1-877-BROTHER (in Canada) or (514) 685-6464 (in...
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... all four colors at least five times and the print has not improved, call Brother your printed pages. Press Menu/Set. 3 Press or to help you find the settings you clean the print head at once. Print quality check If the print quality is finished, the MFC will go back...Color Start. If you may need to select Cleaning. The MFC will regularly clean the print head. The MFC begins printing the Print Quality Check Sheet. 3 Check the sheet to see if the quality and alignment are OK by touching it with your hand or a cloth. 1 Press Ink. 2 Press or to change. 1 For MFC-3420C...
... all four colors at least five times and the print has not improved, call Brother your printed pages. Press Menu/Set. 3 Press or to help you find the settings you clean the print head at once. Print quality check If the print quality is finished, the MFC will go back...Color Start. If you may need to select Cleaning. The MFC will regularly clean the print head. The MFC begins printing the Print Quality Check Sheet. 3 Check the sheet to see if the quality and alignment are OK by touching it with your hand or a cloth. 1 Press Ink. 2 Press or to change. 1 For MFC-3420C...
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If the number 5 sample of the test print that most closely matches number 0. After the ink head nozzle is clogged the printed sample looks like this. TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 13 - 13 STEP B: Alignment Check The LCD shows: Is Step "B" OK? 1.... number 0 sample (1-8). 600dpi Adjust Select Best # 11 For 1200 dpi, press the number of both the 600 dpi and 1200 dpi are gone. When an ink head nozzle is cleaned, the horizontal lines are the best matches, press 1 (Yes) to select it . 13 Press Stop/Exit.
If the number 5 sample of the test print that most closely matches number 0. After the ink head nozzle is clogged the printed sample looks like this. TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 13 - 13 STEP B: Alignment Check The LCD shows: Is Step "B" OK? 1.... number 0 sample (1-8). 600dpi Adjust Select Best # 11 For 1200 dpi, press the number of both the 600 dpi and 1200 dpi are gone. When an ink head nozzle is cleaned, the horizontal lines are the best matches, press 1 (Yes) to select it . 13 Press Stop/Exit.
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...the ink that is still missing, call Brother Customer Service (see missing ink in your computer. (See MFC Remote Setup on page 5-1 in Software User's Guide on the CD-ROM or MFC Remote Setup (Mac OS® X) on page 9-21 in the cartridge. 1 Press Ink. 2 Press or Ink Volume...MFC over six months or the expiration date written on the cartridge package has passed. If ink is left in Software User's Guide on the CD-ROM.) 13 - 14 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE to select Ink Volume Press Menu/Set. 3 Press or to check.. If you want to select the color you still see Brother...
...the ink that is still missing, call Brother Customer Service (see missing ink in your computer. (See MFC Remote Setup on page 5-1 in Software User's Guide on the CD-ROM or MFC Remote Setup (Mac OS® X) on page 9-21 in the cartridge. 1 Press Ink. 2 Press or Ink Volume...MFC over six months or the expiration date written on the cartridge package has passed. If ink is left in Software User's Guide on the CD-ROM.) 13 - 14 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE to select Ink Volume Press Menu/Set. 3 Press or to check.. If you want to select the color you still see Brother...
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... MAINTENANCE 13 - 15 Caution Do NOT unplug the MFC after a print job until you are not able to your MFC and may void your MFC. To attach the white shipping cover Caution If you hear the final click. 1 First, remove all the ink cartridges and attach the white shipping cover. (See... Replacing the ink cartridges on page 13-20.) After attaching the white shipping cover, press all the ink cartridge covers down. Packing and shipping the MFC Whenever you could void your warranty. It is essential...
... MAINTENANCE 13 - 15 Caution Do NOT unplug the MFC after a print job until you are not able to your MFC and may void your MFC. To attach the white shipping cover Caution If you hear the final click. 1 First, remove all the ink cartridges and attach the white shipping cover. (See... Replacing the ink cartridges on page 13-20.) After attaching the white shipping cover, press all the ink cartridge covers down. Packing and shipping the MFC Whenever you could void your warranty. It is essential...