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... requirements of registration No. FM27391 JQA Certificate of registration No. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 Brother International Corporation 200 Cottontail Lane, Somerset, NJ 08875-6714, U.S.A. Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1 rue Hôtel de Ville,... Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC, CANADA H9B 3H6 These machines are made for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) Chapter 10: USING THE MFC AS A PRINTER Chapter 11: PRINTING REPORTS AND LISTS Chapter 12: HOW TO USE THE COPY FUNCTION Chapter 13: REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE...
... requirements of registration No. FM27391 JQA Certificate of registration No. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 Brother International Corporation 200 Cottontail Lane, Somerset, NJ 08875-6714, U.S.A. Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1 rue Hôtel de Ville,... Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC, CANADA H9B 3H6 These machines are made for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) Chapter 10: USING THE MFC AS A PRINTER Chapter 11: PRINTING REPORTS AND LISTS Chapter 12: HOW TO USE THE COPY FUNCTION Chapter 13: REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE...
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... transit. Repack the Machine (MFC). MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 Shipment of the Multi-Function Center (MFC) If for any damage during shipping, will cause severe damage to the machine and will VOID THE WARRANTY. 1. The MFC should be removed from the machine (MFC) and placed in the zip... lock bag. 3. Warning When shipping the MFC, the DRUM UNIT assembly including the TONER CARTRIDGE must ship your MFC, carefully package the MFC to avoid any reason you save and use...
... transit. Repack the Machine (MFC). MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 Shipment of the Multi-Function Center (MFC) If for any damage during shipping, will cause severe damage to the machine and will VOID THE WARRANTY. 1. The MFC should be removed from the machine (MFC) and placed in the zip... lock bag. 3. Warning When shipping the MFC, the DRUM UNIT assembly including the TONER CARTRIDGE must ship your MFC, carefully package the MFC to avoid any reason you save and use...
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.../7550MC 10-13 Printing PC Data in Hexadecimal (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 12-4 Reducing and Enlarging Copies 12-4 Copying a Photograph 12-6 13.REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM U N I T 13-1 Toner Empty Indicator 13-1 Replacing the Toner Cartridge 13-1 Replacing the Drum Unit 13-5 14.R E G U L A R M A... I N T E N A N C E 14-1 Regular Maintenance 14-1 Cleaning the Drum Unit 14-2 Packing and Shipping the Machine 14-3 Paper Jams 14-6 Fixing a Document Jam 14-6 Fixing a Recording Paper Jam 14-6 MFC 4550/6550MC/...
.../7550MC 10-13 Printing PC Data in Hexadecimal (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 12-4 Reducing and Enlarging Copies 12-4 Copying a Photograph 12-6 13.REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM U N I T 13-1 Toner Empty Indicator 13-1 Replacing the Toner Cartridge 13-1 Replacing the Drum Unit 13-5 14.R E G U L A R M A... I N T E N A N C E 14-1 Regular Maintenance 14-1 Cleaning the Drum Unit 14-2 Packing and Shipping the Machine 14-3 Paper Jams 14-6 Fixing a Document Jam 14-6 Fixing a Recording Paper Jam 14-6 MFC 4550/6550MC/...
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Replacing the Toner Cartridge The machine can print approximately 2,200 pages with Brother Customer Service. NOTE: • Actual page count will vary depending on and off to indicate the toner is running low, the display will show ...running low, the display shows CHANGE TONER. When discarding used toner cartridges, keep a new toner cartridge ready for use for when you have installed a new toner cartridge. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 13. Display Toner Empty LED MFC 7550MC status status Set Function Clear Hook ABC DEF 123 Voice Fax...
Replacing the Toner Cartridge The machine can print approximately 2,200 pages with Brother Customer Service. NOTE: • Actual page count will vary depending on and off to indicate the toner is running low, the display will show ...running low, the display shows CHANGE TONER. When discarding used toner cartridges, keep a new toner cartridge ready for use for when you have installed a new toner cartridge. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 13. Display Toner Empty LED MFC 7550MC status status Set Function Clear Hook ABC DEF 123 Voice Fax...
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MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT Follow these steps to avoid spilling and scattering the toner. I : ON O : OFF 2) Top cover Handles Drum unit v Inside the machine Hot! 13-2 2) Open the top cover. WARNING Just after you have used the machine, some internal parts of the drum by lifting it... and gently lift the drum forward toward you place the drum unit on a drop cloth or large piece of disposable paper to replace the toner cartridge: 1) Wire extension Multipurpose sheet feeder 1) Turn off the power switch and unplug the power cord.
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT Follow these steps to avoid spilling and scattering the toner. I : ON O : OFF 2) Top cover Handles Drum unit v Inside the machine Hot! 13-2 2) Open the top cover. WARNING Just after you have used the machine, some internal parts of the drum by lifting it... and gently lift the drum forward toward you place the drum unit on a drop cloth or large piece of disposable paper to replace the toner cartridge: 1) Wire extension Multipurpose sheet feeder 1) Turn off the power switch and unplug the power cord.
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...cartridge can use only a genuine Brother toner cartridge (TN-5000PF series) which is completely closed, by gently pulling it with cold water. Drum unit 4) 4) Remove the old toner cartridge from the drum unit by turning the lever fully to local regulations. WARNING • Wait to unpack the toner cartridge until it according to the front. MFC 4550.../6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND ...
...cartridge can use only a genuine Brother toner cartridge (TN-5000PF series) which is completely closed, by gently pulling it with cold water. Drum unit 4) 4) Remove the old toner cartridge from the drum unit by turning the lever fully to local regulations. WARNING • Wait to unpack the toner cartridge until it according to the front. MFC 4550.../6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND ...
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MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 6) Gently rock the toner cartridge 6) from side to side five or six times. Toner cartridge 7) Drum unit 8) 7) Slidethenewtonercartridgeinto the opening on the power switch or plug in the power cord. Then, turn the lever on the toner cartridge backward until ... Reinstall the drum unit into the machine and close the top cover. To ensure that the toner cartridge and the drum unit fit together correctly, make sure that the toner cartridge guide bar is exactly aligned with the guide slot in the drum unit. 8) Gently turn on...
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 6) Gently rock the toner cartridge 6) from side to side five or six times. Toner cartridge 7) Drum unit 8) 7) Slidethenewtonercartridgeinto the opening on the power switch or plug in the power cord. Then, turn the lever on the toner cartridge backward until ... Reinstall the drum unit into the machine and close the top cover. To ensure that the toner cartridge and the drum unit fit together correctly, make sure that the toner cartridge guide bar is exactly aligned with the guide slot in the drum unit. 8) Gently turn on...
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...many factors that determine the actual drum life, we can not guarantee a minimum number of pages that you may be used the machine, some internal parts of the machine are many factors that determine the actual drum life, such as temperature, humidity, type of its life. Even if ... CHANGE DRUM, it contains toner. • You should be careful. (See page 14-2.) Maintenance 13-5 There are extremely HOT! MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT Replacing the Drum Unit The machine uses a drum unit to replace the current one. The drum life is rated...
...many factors that determine the actual drum life, we can not guarantee a minimum number of pages that you may be used the machine, some internal parts of the machine are many factors that determine the actual drum life, such as temperature, humidity, type of its life. Even if ... CHANGE DRUM, it contains toner. • You should be careful. (See page 14-2.) Maintenance 13-5 There are extremely HOT! MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT Replacing the Drum Unit The machine uses a drum unit to replace the current one. The drum life is rated...
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...MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 4) 4) Remove the toner cartridge from domestic garbage. • We recommend you place the drum unit on page 13-1~4. Be sure to local regulations. When discarding used drum units, keep it in a safe place. For more information, see "Replacing the Toner Cartridge" Toner cartridge... does not spill out of them separated from the drum unit and keep them , consult with Brother Customer Service. Drum unit NOTE: • Discardtheuseddrumunitaccordingtolocalregulations.Ifyouarenot sure of the unit. Place the old...
...MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 4) 4) Remove the toner cartridge from domestic garbage. • We recommend you place the drum unit on page 13-1~4. Be sure to local regulations. When discarding used drum units, keep it in a safe place. For more information, see "Replacing the Toner Cartridge" Toner cartridge... does not spill out of them separated from the drum unit and keep them , consult with Brother Customer Service. Drum unit NOTE: • Discardtheuseddrumunitaccordingtolocalregulations.Ifyouarenot sure of the unit. Place the old...
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MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 6) Do NOT remove starter sheet NO! 6) Gently rock the new drum unit side to excessive direct sunlight or room light, the unit may be damaged. • Handle the toner cartridge and the drum unit carefully because it contains toner. If ... scatters and your hands or clothes get dirty, immediately wipe or wash it into the new drum unit. For more information, see "Replacing the Toner Cartridge" on the power switch or plug 9) in the power cord. Close the top cover. WARNING • Do not remove the starter sheet. •...
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 6) Do NOT remove starter sheet NO! 6) Gently rock the new drum unit side to excessive direct sunlight or room light, the unit may be damaged. • Handle the toner cartridge and the drum unit carefully because it contains toner. If ... scatters and your hands or clothes get dirty, immediately wipe or wash it into the new drum unit. For more information, see "Replacing the Toner Cartridge" on the power switch or plug 9) in the power cord. Close the top cover. WARNING • Do not remove the starter sheet. •...
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... sure to replace the toner cartridge and the drum unit during this routine. Gently wipe the scanner window and the toner sensor with isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab. REGULAR MAINTENANCE Regular Maintenance You can keep your machine in optimum condition by cleaning it on the panel. 4. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR...
... sure to replace the toner cartridge and the drum unit during this routine. Gently wipe the scanner window and the toner sensor with isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab. REGULAR MAINTENANCE Regular Maintenance You can keep your machine in optimum condition by cleaning it on the panel. 4. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR...
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Top cover Drum unit 4. Zip lock bag Drum unit Toner cartridge 5. Wrapthemachineintheplasticbagandplaceitintheoriginalcartonboxwiththe original packing material. Maintenance 14-4 Leave the toner cartridge installed in the drum unit. Remove the wire extension, document tray, dust cover, paper tray and handset and pack them. 6. Close the top cover. Placethedrumunitandtonercartridgeassemblyintotheziplockbagandsealthe bag completely. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE NOTE: Remove the drum unit and toner cartridge.
Top cover Drum unit 4. Zip lock bag Drum unit Toner cartridge 5. Wrapthemachineintheplasticbagandplaceitintheoriginalcartonboxwiththe original packing material. Maintenance 14-4 Leave the toner cartridge installed in the drum unit. Remove the wire extension, document tray, dust cover, paper tray and handset and pack them. 6. Close the top cover. Placethedrumunitandtonercartridgeassemblyintotheziplockbagandsealthe bag completely. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE NOTE: Remove the drum unit and toner cartridge.
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Place any documents (manual and your documentation explaining the reason for shipping the machine) and the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly into the carton box as shown below. 8. Close the carton box and tape it shut. 14-5 MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE 7.
Place any documents (manual and your documentation explaining the reason for shipping the machine) and the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly into the carton box as shown below. 8. Close the carton box and tape it shut. 14-5 MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE 7.
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...interface hardware may be set correctly for the recording paper you are listed below in the multipurpose sheet feeder. Replace the toner cartridge with your MFC usually identifies the problem and displays an error message. Press FF/Cont. CHANGE TONER If the display shows CHANGE TONER and...at the end of the input data buffer. Order a new toner cartridge now. Maintenance 16-2 The drum unit is at the same time the Toner Empty LED on the control panel flashes on the display. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Error Messages Occasionally, you may...
...interface hardware may be set correctly for the recording paper you are listed below in the multipurpose sheet feeder. Replace the toner cartridge with your MFC usually identifies the problem and displays an error message. Press FF/Cont. CHANGE TONER If the display shows CHANGE TONER and...at the end of the input data buffer. Order a new toner cartridge now. Maintenance 16-2 The drum unit is at the same time the Toner Empty LED on the control panel flashes on the display. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Error Messages Occasionally, you may...
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Try the call again. When the temperature of the drum unit or toner cartridge becomes too hot, the MFC will resume (the downloading is a communications error. Open the control panel and remove the documents. (See page 14-6~8) Then close the control panel, press ... command that caused this message will hear the cooling fan running while the display on either side of them. If you will be correctly fed. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES COMM.ERROR CONNECTION FAIL COOLING DOWN PLEASE WAIT COVER OPEN D DISCONNECTED DOCUMENT JAM DOWNLOAD FULL L LINE ERROR 16-3 A ...
Try the call again. When the temperature of the drum unit or toner cartridge becomes too hot, the MFC will resume (the downloading is a communications error. Open the control panel and remove the documents. (See page 14-6~8) Then close the control panel, press ... command that caused this message will hear the cooling fan running while the display on either side of them. If you will be correctly fed. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES COMM.ERROR CONNECTION FAIL COOLING DOWN PLEASE WAIT COVER OPEN D DISCONNECTED DOCUMENT JAM DOWNLOAD FULL L LINE ERROR 16-3 A ...
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MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES M MACHINE ERROR XX PRESS STOP KEY Turn off the ...document. MEMORY FULL N NO RESPONSE/BUSY NOT REGISTERED P PRINT OVERRUN PRINTER JAM S SET CARTRIDGE • Press the FF/Cont switch to print the data remaining in the MFC. • If you have installed the Windows® driver, try again. Remove the ...Speed-Dial number you called does not answer or is not connected to it. Reinstall the toner cartridge. Then contact the Customer Service number listed on page 16-1. The number you pressed has no number assigned to a...
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES M MACHINE ERROR XX PRESS STOP KEY Turn off the ...document. MEMORY FULL N NO RESPONSE/BUSY NOT REGISTERED P PRINT OVERRUN PRINTER JAM S SET CARTRIDGE • Press the FF/Cont switch to print the data remaining in the MFC. • If you have installed the Windows® driver, try again. Remove the ...Speed-Dial number you called does not answer or is not connected to it. Reinstall the toner cartridge. Then contact the Customer Service number listed on page 16-1. The number you pressed has no number assigned to a...
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...go to be free. Come in the sky with the toner cartridge installed. Come together right now, over me . Come tin the sky right now, over me . One thing I can tell you is you go to be free. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Other Problems When the Receiving...may see if the vertical streaks are still there. Vertical Streaks Appear in the sky right now, over me . If streaks still occur, please contact Brother Customer Service or your copies. Here come Pat-top ,he come . Come together right now, over me . One thing I can tell you is...
...go to be free. Come in the sky with the toner cartridge installed. Come together right now, over me . Come tin the sky right now, over me . One thing I can tell you is you go to be free. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Other Problems When the Receiving...may see if the vertical streaks are still there. Vertical Streaks Appear in the sky right now, over me . If streaks still occur, please contact Brother Customer Service or your copies. Here come Pat-top ,he come . Come together right now, over me . One thing I can tell you is...
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MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES The Print is too Light or too Dark The print ... of the new setting. If possible, call your setup (either Fax, F/T or TAD). Received Faxes Appear as changing the toner cartridge and drum unit or if the machine has become darker or lighter as conditions change (such as Split or Blank Pages: If the... or lifting the handset. Make five or six copies to bring the toner up to the level of Setup Manual for your MFC to the middle position. If the print is still too light, check to see page 6-11). If there is working. ...
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES The Print is too Light or too Dark The print ... of the new setting. If possible, call your setup (either Fax, F/T or TAD). Received Faxes Appear as changing the toner cartridge and drum unit or if the machine has become darker or lighter as conditions change (such as Split or Blank Pages: If the... or lifting the handset. Make five or six copies to bring the toner up to the level of Setup Manual for your MFC to the middle position. If the print is still too light, check to see page 6-11). If there is working. ...
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..., turn the error recovery operation on . • The toner cartridge and drum unit are installed properly. • The interface cable is securely connected between the MFC and computer. • Check to correct the problem. Setting Up the MFC Question Recommendation The MFC does not print. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Q&A This section contains...
..., turn the error recovery operation on . • The toner cartridge and drum unit are installed properly. • The interface cable is securely connected between the MFC and computer. • Check to correct the problem. Setting Up the MFC Question Recommendation The MFC does not print. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Q&A This section contains...
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... position. Dark Stripes or Toner Stains Printed pages have vertical stripes. • Cleanthemachineinteriorandtheprimarycoronawireofthe toner cartridge. Make sure that meets the specifications. Printed pages contain You may fix this by wiping the scanner windows with a new one . MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Print Quality Problems NOTICE You will show CHANGE DRUM...
... position. Dark Stripes or Toner Stains Printed pages have vertical stripes. • Cleanthemachineinteriorandtheprimarycoronawireofthe toner cartridge. Make sure that meets the specifications. Printed pages contain You may fix this by wiping the scanner windows with a new one . MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Print Quality Problems NOTICE You will show CHANGE DRUM...