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...in the User's Guide.) Beautiful Elaborate Output-You can use with your computer. USING THE MACHINE AS A PRINTER 1 - 1 Plain paper, inkjet paper, glossy paper, transparencies and envelopes. Fast Printing Speed-Using Fast mode, you highest resolution. (See Resolution on the CD-ROM we have ... is software that 's empty. The printer drivers are on page S-6 in MFC User's Guide. Brilliant High Quality Output-Printing at : http://solutions.brother.com Features This machine offers many types of a particular color ink, you 'll find in black. Use the appropriate type of paper to avoid...
...in the User's Guide.) Beautiful Elaborate Output-You can use with your computer. USING THE MACHINE AS A PRINTER 1 - 1 Plain paper, inkjet paper, glossy paper, transparencies and envelopes. Fast Printing Speed-Using Fast mode, you highest resolution. (See Resolution on the CD-ROM we have ... is software that 's empty. The printer drivers are on page S-6 in MFC User's Guide. Brilliant High Quality Output-Printing at : http://solutions.brother.com Features This machine offers many types of a particular color ink, you 'll find in black. Use the appropriate type of paper to avoid...
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... as photographs. Quality The quality selection allows you to choose the print resolution you select Glossy Paper (4 color). This is much larger than Super Fine. ■ Normal: 600 x 300 dpi. Black ink is used when you want for proofing. 1 - 6 USING THE MACHINE AS A PRINTER Print quality ... To achieve the best print results, the media being printed on should be longer. ■ Fine: 600 x 600 dpi. Plain Paper Inkjet Paper Glossy Paper (4 color) Glossy Paper (3 color) Transparencies The print quality of black ink depends on the type of glossy paper you are using repels the black...
... as photographs. Quality The quality selection allows you to choose the print resolution you select Glossy Paper (4 color). This is much larger than Super Fine. ■ Normal: 600 x 300 dpi. Black ink is used when you want for proofing. 1 - 6 USING THE MACHINE AS A PRINTER Print quality ... To achieve the best print results, the media being printed on should be longer. ■ Fine: 600 x 600 dpi. Plain Paper Inkjet Paper Glossy Paper (4 color) Glossy Paper (3 color) Transparencies The print quality of black ink depends on the type of glossy paper you are using repels the black...
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PageManager®, click the File menu and select Page Setup. USING YOUR MACHINE WITH A MACINTOSH® 9 - 2 Change the settings for Paper Size, Paper Thickness, Paper Source, Orientation, and Scaling and then click OK. 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. Close the Chooser. To print an original: 3 From the application software such as Presto! On the right side of the Chooser window, click the printer you want to print to.
PageManager®, click the File menu and select Page Setup. USING YOUR MACHINE WITH A MACINTOSH® 9 - 2 Change the settings for Paper Size, Paper Thickness, Paper Source, Orientation, and Scaling and then click OK. 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. Close the Chooser. To print an original: 3 From the application software such as Presto! On the right side of the Chooser window, click the printer you want to print to.
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... are available for purchase.) 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 outlets) Power...
... are available for purchase.) 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 outlets) Power...
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...1-800-521-2846. You are not limited to print heads, toner, drums, ink cartridges, print cartridges, refill ribbons, therma PLUS paper and thermal paper. • Except as otherwise provided herein, Brother warrants that this Product was used outside, the United States, this warranty covers...Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items at 1-800-284-4329 or a Brother Authorized Service Center within the United States (and does not include shipping outside the United States). Brother® One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (USA only) Who is covered: • ...
...1-800-521-2846. You are not limited to print heads, toner, drums, ink cartridges, print cartridges, refill ribbons, therma PLUS paper and thermal paper. • Except as otherwise provided herein, Brother warrants that this Product was used outside, the United States, this warranty covers...Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items at 1-800-284-4329 or a Brother Authorized Service Center within the United States (and does not include shipping outside the United States). Brother® One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (USA only) Who is covered: • ...
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...possibility of such damages. This warranty states Brother's entire liability and your exclusive remedy against Brother for proper packaging.) For ink-jet products: Do not remove the ink cartridges during shipping will cause severe damage to the MFC/Facsimile and will VOID the Warranty. (Refer...of the MFC/Facsimile machine in the form of a Sales Receipt. For laser products: Failure to remove the Toner Cartridge (and Toner Drum Unit on applicable models) during shipping. For Technical Support or for labour and parts, Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. ("Brother"), or ...
...possibility of such damages. This warranty states Brother's entire liability and your exclusive remedy against Brother for proper packaging.) For ink-jet products: Do not remove the ink cartridges during shipping will cause severe damage to the MFC/Facsimile and will VOID the Warranty. (Refer...of the MFC/Facsimile machine in the form of a Sales Receipt. For laser products: Failure to remove the Toner Cartridge (and Toner Drum Unit on applicable models) during shipping. For Technical Support or for labour and parts, Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. ("Brother"), or ...
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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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8 Navigation keys: Menu/Set Lets you access the Menu to a menu selection. Press to scroll backward to program and store your MFC. 0 Print keys Job Cancel (MFC-3420C only) Clears data from the printer memory. Also, you can press these keys to do a numeral search for the names of... lets you look up and use these keys to adjust the volume. Ink Lets you access the PhotoCapture Center. A Photo Key: (MFC-3820CN only) PhotoCapture Lets you clean the print heads, replace an ink cartridge and check the available ink volume. Volume When using the speaker or during ringing in fax mode,...
8 Navigation keys: Menu/Set Lets you access the Menu to a menu selection. Press to scroll backward to program and store your MFC. 0 Print keys Job Cancel (MFC-3420C only) Clears data from the printer memory. Also, you can press these keys to do a numeral search for the names of... lets you look up and use these keys to adjust the volume. Ink Lets you access the PhotoCapture Center. A Photo Key: (MFC-3820CN only) PhotoCapture Lets you clean the print heads, replace an ink cartridge and check the available ink volume. Volume When using the speaker or during ringing in fax mode,...
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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.
..., 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.
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...you select Off, the MFC stays in the mode you used when you select Glossy:4-Color. The print quality of black ink varies depending on the control panel: Fax, Copy and Scan. If the glossy paper you are using . 1 Press Menu/Set, 1, 2. 2 Press or to select Plain, Inkjet, Glossy or Transprncy....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 GETTING STARTED You can change the number of seconds or minutes the MFC takes after the last Copy or Scan operation before it ...
...you select Off, the MFC stays in the mode you used when you select Glossy:4-Color. The print quality of black ink varies depending on the control panel: Fax, Copy and Scan. If the glossy paper you are using . 1 Press Menu/Set, 1, 2. 2 Press or to select Plain, Inkjet, Glossy or Transprncy....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 GETTING STARTED You can change the number of seconds or minutes the MFC takes after the last Copy or Scan operation before it ...
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Your MFC will not work when it will purge the ink head periodically. If you can customize machine's On/Off key. The default setting is Off. On/Off Setting You can receive faxes or calls even when the MFC is switched Off, but it is switched Off. 1 Press Menu/Set, 1, 6. 2 Press or to On, you turn this setting to select On (or Off). 3 Press Menu/Set. 4 Press Stop/Exit. 6.On/Off Setting 4 - 9 GETTING STARTED
Your MFC will not work when it will purge the ink head periodically. If you can customize machine's On/Off key. The default setting is Off. On/Off Setting You can receive faxes or calls even when the MFC is switched Off, but it is switched Off. 1 Press Menu/Set, 1, 6. 2 Press or to On, you turn this setting to select On (or Off). 3 Press Menu/Set. 4 Press Stop/Exit. 6.On/Off Setting 4 - 9 GETTING STARTED
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Use FAST to save time (original to choose the copy quality (Fast, Normal Press Menu/Set. 6 Press Black Start or Color Start. -OR- to be proof-read, large originals or many copies). Quality You can select the copy quality. BEST uses the highest resolution and ... number of copies you want (up to copy precise images such as photographs. Good copy quality with adequate copy speed. Fast copy speed and lowest ink consumption. Press Quality and or Normal Fast Best Recommended mode for more settings. 10 - 5 MAKING COPIES The default setting is Normal. Press other Temporary ...
Use FAST to save time (original to choose the copy quality (Fast, Normal Press Menu/Set. 6 Press Black Start or Color Start. -OR- to be proof-read, large originals or many copies). Quality You can select the copy quality. BEST uses the highest resolution and ... number of copies you want (up to copy precise images such as photographs. Good copy quality with adequate copy speed. Fast copy speed and lowest ink consumption. Press Quality and or Normal Fast Best Recommended mode for more settings. 10 - 5 MAKING COPIES The default setting is Normal. Press other Temporary ...
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If the 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- Select the type of copies you are using to get the best print quality. 1 Press (Copy) ... Setting the Paper Type on page 4-5.) 10 - 7 MAKING COPIES Black ink is used when you selected Glossy, press or to select the type of glossy paper you are using (Plain, Inkjet, Glossy or Transparency). Press Menu/Set. 6 If you select Glossy:4-Color. Press Menu/Set. 5 Press or to select Glossy...
If the 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- Select the type of copies you are using to get the best print quality. 1 Press (Copy) ... Setting the Paper Type on page 4-5.) 10 - 7 MAKING COPIES Black ink is used when you selected Glossy, press or to select the type of glossy paper you are using (Plain, Inkjet, Glossy or Transparency). Press Menu/Set. 6 If you select Glossy:4-Color. Press Menu/Set. 5 Press or to select Glossy...
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... scanner cover and then close it properly. (See Replacing the ink cartridges on page 13-20.) See Using the automatic document feeder...Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Troubleshooting IMPORTANT For technical help , call the Brother fax back system (USA only). Error messages As with any sophisticated ...Try the call the telephone company and ask them to check your MFC identifies the problem and displays an error message. TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE ...size of paper. Add paper, and then press Black Start or Color Start. The most problems by yourself. If you need additional help...
... scanner cover and then close it properly. (See Replacing the ink cartridges on page 13-20.) See Using the automatic document feeder...Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Troubleshooting IMPORTANT For technical help , call the Brother fax back system (USA only). Error messages As with any sophisticated ...Try the call the telephone company and ask them to check your MFC identifies the problem and displays an error message. TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE ...size of paper. Add paper, and then press Black Start or Color Start. The most problems by yourself. If you need additional help...
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...that Set up . If a sending machine has a color fax, the machine's 'handshake' will be received into memory as a black and white fax. 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 being printed. Print data...The machine has a mechanical problem. Press Stop/Exit. If the sending machine has the ability to Distinctive Ring mode. Near Empty One or more of ink. Busy busy. The USB cable was unplugged while the computer was sending the data to another mode. Reinsert the correct media ...
...that Set up . If a sending machine has a color fax, the machine's 'handshake' will be received into memory as a black and white fax. 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 being printed. Print data...The machine has a mechanical problem. Press Stop/Exit. If the sending machine has the ability to Distinctive Ring mode. Near Empty One or more of ink. Busy busy. The USB cable was unplugged while the computer was sending the data to another mode. Reinsert the correct media ...
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...). Make sure the Printer Driver matches the type of paper you are fresh. Try receiving from another fax machine. If the problem continues, call Brother Customer Service at the top center of the printed page. Check the chart below and follow the troubleshooting tips. DIFFICULTY SUGGESTIONS Printing or Receiving Faxes...2-4.) Printing is too dark or too light. Cartridges are good for your machine is probably not your machine If you think there is a problem with ink. (See Cleaning the MFC printer platen on page 13-19). Received color fax prints only in text or graphics.
...). Make sure the Printer Driver matches the type of paper you are fresh. Try receiving from another fax machine. If the problem continues, call Brother Customer Service at the top center of the printed page. Check the chart below and follow the troubleshooting tips. DIFFICULTY SUGGESTIONS Printing or Receiving Faxes...2-4.) Printing is too dark or too light. Cartridges are good for your machine is probably not your machine If you think there is a problem with ink. (See Cleaning the MFC printer platen on page 13-19). Received color fax prints only in text or graphics.
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.../Set, 4. For MFC-3820CN, press Menu/Set, 6. 2 Press Color Start. How to improve print quality Cleaning the print head To ensure good print quality, the machine will clean the print head. Clean the print head and ink cartridges if you want to clean. Cleaning too often uses ink unnecessarily. Press Menu/... You can clean two colors at a time (Black/Cyan, Yellow/Magenta), or all four colors at least five times and the print has not improved, call Brother your dealer for service. WARNING Do NOT clean the print head by following STEPs A and B. The MFC begins printing the Print Quality...
.../Set, 4. For MFC-3820CN, press Menu/Set, 6. 2 Press Color Start. How to improve print quality Cleaning the print head To ensure good print quality, the machine will clean the print head. Clean the print head and ink cartridges if you want to clean. Cleaning too often uses ink unnecessarily. Press Menu/... You can clean two colors at a time (Black/Cyan, Yellow/Magenta), or all four colors at least five times and the print has not improved, call Brother your dealer for service. WARNING Do NOT clean the print head by following STEPs A and B. The MFC begins printing the Print Quality...
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... 2.No 9 Check the 600 dpi and 1200 dpi test prints to finish STEP B. -OR- After the ink head nozzle is clogged the printed sample looks like this. TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 13 - 13 When an ink head nozzle is cleaned, the horizontal lines are the best matches, press 1 (Yes) to see if...
... 2.No 9 Check the 600 dpi and 1200 dpi test prints to finish STEP B. -OR- After the ink head nozzle is clogged the printed sample looks like this. TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 13 - 13 When an ink head nozzle is cleaned, the horizontal lines are the best matches, press 1 (Yes) to see if...
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... and may not have been stored properly before use.) After replacing the ink cartridge, check it by printing another Print Quality Check Sheet. If ink 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-... want to check.. If the problem still exists, repeat the cleaning and test print procedures at least five times for the clogged color. (Perhaps the ink cartridge was in this Print Quality Check Sheet, repeat the cleaning and test print procedures at least five times. Caution Do NOT ...
... and may not have been stored properly before use.) After replacing the ink cartridge, check it by printing another Print Quality Check Sheet. If ink 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-... want to check.. If the problem still exists, repeat the cleaning and test print procedures at least five times for the clogged color. (Perhaps the ink cartridge was in this Print Quality Check Sheet, repeat the cleaning and test print procedures at least five times. Caution Do NOT ...
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... it is essential that came with either the shipping cover or the ink cartridges in position. Packing and shipping the MFC Whenever you transport the MFC, use the packing materials that the MFC be shipped with your warranty. TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 13 - 15 Shipping without them will ...cause damage to find the shipping cover, do not pack the MFC properly, 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 ...
... it is essential that came with either the shipping cover or the ink cartridges in position. Packing and shipping the MFC Whenever you transport the MFC, use the packing materials that the MFC be shipped with your warranty. TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 13 - 15 Shipping without them will ...cause damage to find the shipping cover, do not pack the MFC properly, 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 ...