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... them overseas because it may violate the Telecommunications Regulations of that country and the power requirements of your warranty. * Manufactured by BSI and JQA. JQA-0340 UF72440013 Printed in the USA or CANADA only. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 Brother International Corporation 200 Cottontail Lane, Somerset, NJ 08875-6714, U.S.A. whose quality system is at...
... them overseas because it may violate the Telecommunications Regulations of that country and the power requirements of your warranty. * Manufactured by BSI and JQA. JQA-0340 UF72440013 Printed in the USA or CANADA only. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 Brother International Corporation 200 Cottontail Lane, Somerset, NJ 08875-6714, U.S.A. whose quality system is at...
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.... DAILYTIMER it,youdonothavetoenterthattime,just 00:00 5-9 set it to register the ringing pattern of signal suitable 1. PRINT DENSITY This mode reduces the power consumption when the machine is user selectable. 00MIN 2-12~13 You can program that are OFF/LOW/HIGH. RINGDELAY Fax Mode. 2 6-2~3...frequently have distinctive ringing service from your fax number. SETUP SYSTEM 1. Once you enter the date and time in temporary settings. 2-5 MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 HOW TO USE ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING (OSP) AND HELP KEY Level one function Level two function Explanation of ...
.... DAILYTIMER it,youdonothavetoenterthattime,just 00:00 5-9 set it to register the ringing pattern of signal suitable 1. PRINT DENSITY This mode reduces the power consumption when the machine is user selectable. 00MIN 2-12~13 You can program that are OFF/LOW/HIGH. RINGDELAY Fax Mode. 2 6-2~3...frequently have distinctive ringing service from your fax number. SETUP SYSTEM 1. Once you enter the date and time in temporary settings. 2-5 MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 HOW TO USE ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING (OSP) AND HELP KEY Level one function Level two function Explanation of ...
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...when a fax is received, the MFC starts to Set the Sleep Time The sleep mode reduces the power consumption when the MFC is 0 minute. KEYS TO PRESS 1. Press5. Wait for two seconds. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 3. Press Function. (The MFC 4550 will skip to set the sleep... time. Press 6 times). 3. Press*toshowalistofcharacters. 2. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 HOW...
...when a fax is received, the MFC starts to Set the Sleep Time The sleep mode reduces the power consumption when the MFC is 0 minute. KEYS TO PRESS 1. Press5. Wait for two seconds. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 3. Press Function. (The MFC 4550 will skip to set the sleep... time. Press 6 times). 3. Press*toshowalistofcharacters. 2. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 HOW...
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... number before each fax or telephone number to 15 characters). PressSet. Select the type of electrical power or you unplug your machine, the telephone and fax numbers you want. Example: TEL. (See page 3-11.) 12. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TELEPHONE FUNCTION SETTINGS 6. PressSet. 13. Enter the number (up to access an...
... number before each fax or telephone number to 15 characters). PressSet. Select the type of electrical power or you unplug your machine, the telephone and fax numbers you want. Example: TEL. (See page 3-11.) 12. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TELEPHONE FUNCTION SETTINGS 6. PressSet. 13. Enter the number (up to access an...
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Then, enter the new number and name and press Set to two hours after power has been cut off. Memory Storage/Temporary Battery Back Up Your machine is equipped with a new one, the old number and name will be lost ... an internal battery that will be asked if you wish to change it or to many fax numbers by pressing only one large Group. Setting Up Number Groups for Broadcasting Number Groups allow you to send the same fax message to exit and select a different One-Touch or Speed-Dial number. MFC 4550...
Then, enter the new number and name and press Set to two hours after power has been cut off. Memory Storage/Temporary Battery Back Up Your machine is equipped with a new one, the old number and name will be lost ... an internal battery that will be asked if you wish to change it or to many fax numbers by pressing only one large Group. Setting Up Number Groups for Broadcasting Number Groups allow you to send the same fax message to exit and select a different One-Touch or Speed-Dial number. MFC 4550...
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...set print conditions with the following steps. Press5. 09/12/1996 15:25 ONLINE ENTER NO. & SET (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 4. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 BASIC SETUP TO RECEIVE FAXES RECEIVING FAXES AND OTHER CALLS FOR YOUR INFORMATION Reception into Memory (...Wait for two seconds. (Only for up to change the settings. 7. The display will be saved for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 3. Press Z (left arrow) or X (right arrow) to 2 hours after power has been cut off.) Setting the Print Density You can adjust it runs out of Paper Reception) If the...
...set print conditions with the following steps. Press5. 09/12/1996 15:25 ONLINE ENTER NO. & SET (Only for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 4. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 BASIC SETUP TO RECEIVE FAXES RECEIVING FAXES AND OTHER CALLS FOR YOUR INFORMATION Reception into Memory (...Wait for two seconds. (Only for up to change the settings. 7. The display will be saved for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 3. Press Z (left arrow) or X (right arrow) to 2 hours after power has been cut off.) Setting the Print Density You can adjust it runs out of Paper Reception) If the...
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... take a few days to charge the battery for several hours at full charge when a power interruption occurs. Press Function. After the battery is fully charged,it will keep memory for memory backup of the Message Center memory. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 PAGING/FAX FORWARDING MESSAGE CENTER MODE SETTINGS Setting Up Fax...
... take a few days to charge the battery for several hours at full charge when a power interruption occurs. Press Function. After the battery is fully charged,it will keep memory for memory backup of the Message Center memory. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 PAGING/FAX FORWARDING MESSAGE CENTER MODE SETTINGS Setting Up Fax...
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...its handles and gently lift the drum forward toward you have used the machine, some internal parts 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. WARNING Just after you . I : ON O : OFF 2) Top ...cover Handles Drum unit v Inside the machine Hot! 13-2 2) Open the top cover. So, never touch the shaded parts shown in the left illustration. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0...
...its handles and gently lift the drum forward toward you have used the machine, some internal parts 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. WARNING Just after you . I : ON O : OFF 2) Top ...cover Handles Drum unit v Inside the machine Hot! 13-2 2) Open the top cover. So, never touch the shaded parts shown in the left illustration. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0...
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... or plug in the power cord. Toner cartridge 7) Drum unit 8) 7) Slidethenewtonercartridgeinto the opening on the toner cartridge backward until it stops. 9) 13-4 9) Reinstall the drum unit into the machine and close the top cover. Then, turn the lever on the right hand side of the drum unit. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US...
... or plug in the power cord. Toner cartridge 7) Drum unit 8) 7) Slidethenewtonercartridgeinto the opening on the toner cartridge backward until it stops. 9) 13-4 9) Reinstall the drum unit into the machine and close the top cover. Then, turn the lever on the right hand side of the drum unit. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US...
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... We recommend you prepare a new drum unit to replace the drum unit: 1) Turn off the power switch or unplug the power cord. 2) Open the top cover. 3) Top cover Drum unit 3) Remove the old drum unit...humidity, type of paper and toner that will print may be used the machine, some internal parts of the machine are many factors that determine the actual drum life, we have used... these estimates. So please be significantly less than these steps to replace the current one. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT Replacing the Drum Unit The machine...
... We recommend you prepare a new drum unit to replace the drum unit: 1) Turn off the power switch or unplug the power cord. 2) Open the top cover. 3) Top cover Drum unit 3) Remove the old drum unit...humidity, type of paper and toner that will print may be used the machine, some internal parts of the machine are many factors that determine the actual drum life, we have used... these estimates. So please be significantly less than these steps to replace the current one. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT Replacing the Drum Unit The machine...
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... Cartridge" on the power switch or plug 9) in the power cord. The machine automatically will eject the starter sheet. Starter sheet 13-7 If toner scatters and your hands or clothes get dirty, immediately wipe or wash it off with cold water. 7) Reinstall the toner cartridge into the machine. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US...
... Cartridge" on the power switch or plug 9) in the power cord. The machine automatically will eject the starter sheet. Starter sheet 13-7 If toner scatters and your hands or clothes get dirty, immediately wipe or wash it off with cold water. 7) Reinstall the toner cartridge into the machine. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US...
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... cover MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE 14. Follow the steps below: 1. When you reconnect these lines later, make sure to replace the toner cartridge and the drum unit during this routine. Moisten a small piece of the scanner. * Do not use water. Unplug the telephone line and then the power cord... a crack on a regular basis. Gently wipe the scanner window and the toner sensor with a clean soft dry cloth. It is a good idea to connect the power cord first, then the telephone line. 2.
... cover MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE 14. Follow the steps below: 1. When you reconnect these lines later, make sure to replace the toner cartridge and the drum unit during this routine. Moisten a small piece of the scanner. * Do not use water. Unplug the telephone line and then the power cord... a crack on a regular basis. Gently wipe the scanner window and the toner sensor with a clean soft dry cloth. It is a good idea to connect the power cord first, then the telephone line. 2.
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... the packing materials that came with your machine. Plug in the power cord and turn on page 13-5~7. 5. Open the top cover. 3. Install the drum unit into the MFC. Packing and Shipping the Machine Whenever you do not position the tab at the home position, printed ...the AC outlet. 2. Turn off the power switch and unplug the MFC from right to the previous section (See page 13-5~7.) 14-3 Remove the drum unit assembly. Home Position (v) Tab Corona wire 3. See the section "Replacing the Drum Unit" on the power switch. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE ...
... the packing materials that came with your machine. Plug in the power cord and turn on page 13-5~7. 5. Open the top cover. 3. Install the drum unit into the MFC. Packing and Shipping the Machine Whenever you do not position the tab at the home position, printed ...the AC outlet. 2. Turn off the power switch and unplug the MFC from right to the previous section (See page 13-5~7.) 14-3 Remove the drum unit assembly. Home Position (v) Tab Corona wire 3. See the section "Replacing the Drum Unit" on the power switch. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE ...
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MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 15. When you have installed a serial interface board, you must first install the optional serial interface board (RS100M). Automatic interface selection is a standard feature when using both the parallel and the serial interface ports. Installing the Serial Interface Board into Your MFC... 1. Warning Be sure to an Apple Macintosh computer, you can share the MFC with two computers, using the serial interface board. LINE EXT. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet and disconnect...
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 15. When you have installed a serial interface board, you must first install the optional serial interface board (RS100M). Automatic interface selection is a standard feature when using both the parallel and the serial interface ports. Installing the Serial Interface Board into Your MFC... 1. Warning Be sure to an Apple Macintosh computer, you can share the MFC with two computers, using the serial interface board. LINE EXT. Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet and disconnect...
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...-Talk." • IfyouareaPCuser,youmustpurchaseaspecialserialcablefromyourdealer.Ifyouhave a 9-pin connector on the power switch. 15-5 The auto interface selection function allows you to share the MFC with your dealer. Warning Unplug the power cord before connecting or disconnecting the interface cables or you may damage ...your computer, look for a cable labeled "DB25 to Personal LaserWriter™ 300". MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Connecting the Serial Interface Cable To connect your MFC to your dealer to purchase a serial interface cable: • If you are ...
...-Talk." • IfyouareaPCuser,youmustpurchaseaspecialserialcablefromyourdealer.Ifyouhave a 9-pin connector on the power switch. 15-5 The auto interface selection function allows you to share the MFC with your dealer. Warning Unplug the power cord before connecting or disconnecting the interface cables or you may damage ...your computer, look for a cable labeled "DB25 to Personal LaserWriter™ 300". MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Connecting the Serial Interface Cable To connect your MFC to your dealer to purchase a serial interface cable: • If you are ...
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... from the AC outlet and disconnect the interface cable. LINE EXT. Warning Unplug the power cord before installing (or removing) the memory board. 2. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Installing the Optional Memory Board 1. LINE EXT. To install the memory board onto the main controller board, use the ...
... from the AC outlet and disconnect the interface cable. LINE EXT. Warning Unplug the power cord before installing (or removing) the memory board. 2. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Installing the Optional Memory Board 1. LINE EXT. To install the memory board onto the main controller board, use the ...
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MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Warning • Hold the edge of the board. • Make sure the memory board is securely seated in the MFC by sliding it into the AC outlet. Reinstallthemaincontrollerboard in the main controller board. Secure the main controller board with the three screws. 6. Plug the power cord into guide rails. 5. Reconnecttheinterfacecable. 7. Do not touch the surface of the memory board. Main controller board 4. Maintenance 15-8 Screw LINE EXT.
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Warning • Hold the edge of the board. • Make sure the memory board is securely seated in the MFC by sliding it into the AC outlet. Reinstallthemaincontrollerboard in the main controller board. Secure the main controller board with the three screws. 6. Plug the power cord into guide rails. 5. Reconnecttheinterfacecable. 7. Do not touch the surface of the memory board. Main controller board 4. Maintenance 15-8 Screw LINE EXT.
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... or ME2000) • Reduce the print resolution or reduce the complexity of your document. Maintenance 16-4 MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES M MACHINE ERROR XX PRESS STOP KEY Turn off the power. Or, you have reached a number that is not connected to it. 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 ...
... or ME2000) • Reduce the print resolution or reduce the complexity of your document. Maintenance 16-4 MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES M MACHINE ERROR XX PRESS STOP KEY Turn off the power. Or, you have reached a number that is not connected to it. 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 ...
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...sure the MFC is not in Manual mode (Fax and F/T lights out). You can use ). Make five or six copies to bring the toner up to the level of the format and always prints "Please Call". When Dialing Doesn't Work... Check also that the power cord is connected and the power switch ... the Print Density function setting you are using the fixed reduction feature, check to see if the reduction ratio is suitable for lighter print. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES The Print is too Light or too Dark The print density dial is located in the corner under the...
...sure the MFC is not in Manual mode (Fax and F/T lights out). You can use ). Make five or six copies to bring the toner up to the level of the format and always prints "Please Call". When Dialing Doesn't Work... Check also that the power cord is connected and the power switch ... the Print Density function setting you are using the fixed reduction feature, check to see if the reduction ratio is suitable for lighter print. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES The Print is too Light or too Dark The print density dial is located in the corner under the...
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...176; C (73.4° F) First Print 20 seconds (when loading the Letter size paper from the multipurpose sheet feeder) Power Source 120V AC 50/60Hz (U.S.A., Canadian Version Only) Power Consumption Operating (Copying): 160 W or less (25° C) Sleep Mode: 9 W or less Stand by: 30...without condensation) Dimensions 383 x 452 x 251 (mm)/15.1 x 17.8 x 9.9 (inches) Weight 8.5 kg/18.8 lbs 17-2 MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 SPECIFICATIONS Compatibility Coding system Modem speed Document input width Scanning/Printing width Paper size Multipurpose sheet feeder Gray scale Polling types...
...176; C (73.4° F) First Print 20 seconds (when loading the Letter size paper from the multipurpose sheet feeder) Power Source 120V AC 50/60Hz (U.S.A., Canadian Version Only) Power Consumption Operating (Copying): 160 W or less (25° C) Sleep Mode: 9 W or less Stand by: 30...without condensation) Dimensions 383 x 452 x 251 (mm)/15.1 x 17.8 x 9.9 (inches) Weight 8.5 kg/18.8 lbs 17-2 MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 SPECIFICATIONS Compatibility Coding system Modem speed Document input width Scanning/Printing width Paper size Multipurpose sheet feeder Gray scale Polling types...
