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...requirements of registration No. FM27391 JQA Certificate of your warranty. * Manufactured by BSI and JQA. 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 your ...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 AND DRUM...
...requirements of registration No. FM27391 JQA Certificate of your warranty. * Manufactured by BSI and JQA. 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 your ...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 AND DRUM...
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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. Remove the drum unit. 2. Repack the Machine (MFC). Warning When shipping the MFC, the DRUM UNIT assembly including the TONER CARTRIDGE must ship your MFC..., carefully package the MFC to remove it and place it in ...
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. Remove the drum unit. 2. Repack the Machine (MFC). Warning When shipping the MFC, the DRUM UNIT assembly including the TONER CARTRIDGE must ship your MFC..., carefully package the MFC to remove it and place it in ...
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... 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 OP-US-5.0 TABLE OF CONTENTS Restoring to Do When...
... 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 OP-US-5.0 TABLE OF CONTENTS Restoring to Do When...
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... multipurpose sheet feeder is still too light or too dark, you replace the recording paper. PressSet. 8. Press Function. (The MFC 4550 will alternate messages. 9.PRINT DENSITY Receive FAX 6. PressStoptoexit. See page 16-6 for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 5.USER OPTIONS 5. Press Z (left arrow) or X (right arrow) to find the dial. ...faxes in its memory if it further by turning the Print Density Dial located in the right corner under the top cover. (Remove the drum unit to change the settings. 7. Your machine automatically will display the message CHECK PAPER.
... multipurpose sheet feeder is still too light or too dark, you replace the recording paper. PressSet. 8. Press Function. (The MFC 4550 will alternate messages. 9.PRINT DENSITY Receive FAX 6. PressStoptoexit. See page 16-6 for MFC 6550MC/ 7550MC) 1.FAX 2.PRINTER 1.FAX 5.USER OPTIONS 5. Press Z (left arrow) or X (right arrow) to find the dial. ...faxes in its memory if it further by turning the Print Density Dial located in the right corner under the top cover. (Remove the drum unit to change the settings. 7. Your machine automatically will display the message CHECK PAPER.
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MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 13. REPLACING TONER CARTRIGE AND DRUM UNIT Toner Empty Indicator When the toner cartridge is running low, the display will show CHANGE TONER and TONER EMPTY alternately to indicate the toner is running low, the display shows CHANGE TONER. The MFC...on your machine will flash on the control panel will not resume printing until you always keep them , consult with Brother Customer Service. Replacing the Toner Cartridge The machine can print approximately 2,200 pages with a starter toner cartridge that you...
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 13. REPLACING TONER CARTRIGE AND DRUM UNIT Toner Empty Indicator When the toner cartridge is running low, the display will show CHANGE TONER and TONER EMPTY alternately to indicate the toner is running low, the display shows CHANGE TONER. The MFC...on your machine will flash on the control panel will not resume printing until you always keep them , consult with Brother Customer Service. Replacing the Toner Cartridge The machine can print approximately 2,200 pages with a starter toner cartridge that you...
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...We recommend you . MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT Follow these steps to avoid spilling and scattering the toner. NOTE • Make sure the top cover is completely open, by its handles and gently lift the drum forward toward you place the drum unit on a drop ...cloth or large piece of the machine will be extremely HOT! WARNING Just after you have used the machine, some internal parts of disposable paper to replace the toner cartridge:...
...We recommend you . MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT Follow these steps to avoid spilling and scattering the toner. NOTE • Make sure the top cover is completely open, by its handles and gently lift the drum forward toward you place the drum unit on a drop ...cloth or large piece of the machine will be extremely HOT! WARNING Just after you have used the machine, some internal parts of disposable paper to replace the toner cartridge:...
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...gently pulling it according to ensure top print quality. If a toner cartridge is specially formulated to local regulations. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 3) Gently turn the lever on your machine's warranty. 13-3 WARNING • Wait to the front....drum unit by turning the lever fully to unpack the toner cartridge until it into the aluminum bag and discard it out. If toner scatters on the toner 3) cartridge forward until immediately before you install it stops.The Toner cartridge toner cartridge can use only a genuine Brother...
...gently pulling it according to ensure top print quality. If a toner cartridge is specially formulated to local regulations. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 3) Gently turn the lever on your machine's warranty. 13-3 WARNING • Wait to the front....drum unit by turning the lever fully to unpack the toner cartridge until it into the aluminum bag and discard it out. If toner scatters on the toner 3) cartridge forward until immediately before you install it stops.The Toner cartridge toner cartridge can use only a genuine Brother...
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... power switch or plug in the drum unit. 8) Gently turn on the toner cartridge backward until it stops. 9) 13-4 9) Reinstall the drum unit into the machine and close the top cover. 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 ...
... power switch or plug in the drum unit. 8) Gently turn on the toner cartridge backward until it stops. 9) 13-4 9) Reinstall the drum unit into the machine and close the top cover. 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 ...
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...in a clean, dust-free environment with adequate ventilation. NOTE: Thedrumunitisaconsumable,anditisnecessarytoreplaceitperiodically. The drum life is shown, then the drum unit should be used the machine, some internal parts of pages per job. For best performance, use and the number of the ...drum unit for a while. WARNING • When removing the drum unit, handle carefully because it indicates the drum unit is rated at 1 page per print job, etc... MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT Replacing the Drum Unit The machine uses a drum...
...in a clean, dust-free environment with adequate ventilation. NOTE: Thedrumunitisaconsumable,anditisnecessarytoreplaceitperiodically. The drum life is shown, then the drum unit should be used the machine, some internal parts of pages per job. For best performance, use and the number of the ...drum unit for a while. WARNING • When removing the drum unit, handle carefully because it indicates the drum unit is rated at 1 page per print job, etc... MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT Replacing the Drum Unit The machine uses a drum...
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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 the drum unit and keep them , consult with Brother Customer Service. Drum unit NOTE: • Discardtheuseddrumunitaccordingtolocalregulations.Ifyouarenot sure of disposable paper to avoid spilling and scattering the toner. 5) Wait to unpack the new drum unit 5) until immediately before installing New drum unit...
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 4) 4) Remove the toner cartridge from the drum unit and keep them , consult with Brother Customer Service. Drum unit NOTE: • Discardtheuseddrumunitaccordingtolocalregulations.Ifyouarenot sure of disposable paper to avoid spilling and scattering the toner. 5) Wait to unpack the new drum unit 5) until immediately before installing New drum unit...
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...on page 13-1~4. 8) 8) Holding the new drum unit by its handles, install it. For more information, see "Replacing the Toner Cartridge" on the power switch or plug 9) in the power cord. 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 unpack the drum unit immediately before installing it into the new drum unit. Close the top cover. Starter...
...on page 13-1~4. 8) 8) Holding the new drum unit by its handles, install it. For more information, see "Replacing the Toner Cartridge" on the power switch or plug 9) in the power cord. 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 unpack the drum unit immediately before installing it into the new drum unit. Close the top cover. Starter...
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MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE 14. Avoid using a slightly damp clean cloth. 3. It is a good idea to connect the power cord first, then the ... a cotton swab. Clean the white plate and the glass cover. When you reconnect these lines later, make sure to replace the toner cartridge and the drum unit during this routine. Control panel White plate Control panel Open the control panel. 14-1 Glass cover Wipe the gears and electric terminals with a clean...
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE 14. Avoid using a slightly damp clean cloth. 3. It is a good idea to connect the power cord first, then the ... a cotton swab. Clean the white plate and the glass cover. When you reconnect these lines later, make sure to replace the toner cartridge and the drum unit during this routine. Control panel White plate Control panel Open the control panel. 14-1 Glass cover Wipe the gears and electric terminals with a clean...
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... scattering the toner. 1. Shaded parts are extremely Hot! Turn the drum unit upside down carefully. 14-2 Cleaning the Drum Unit NOTE: We recommend you open the top cover of the machine are HOT! MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE WARNING • Do not use... isopropyl alcohol to the v Inside the machine left. Gears Toner sensor Electric terminal Maintenance Gears Scanner window WARNING Just after you have used the machine, some internal parts of the ...
... scattering the toner. 1. Shaded parts are extremely Hot! Turn the drum unit upside down carefully. 14-2 Cleaning the Drum Unit NOTE: We recommend you open the top cover of the machine are HOT! MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE WARNING • Do not use... isopropyl alcohol to the v Inside the machine left. Gears Toner sensor Electric terminal Maintenance Gears Scanner window WARNING Just after you have used the machine, some internal parts of the ...
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... the home position, printed pages may be damaged, which will void the MFC's warranty. 1. To remove the drum unit, please refer to pack the MFC or the machine may have vertical stripes. 4. See the section "Replacing the Drum Unit" on the power switch. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE 2. Clean the primary corona wire...
... the home position, printed pages may be damaged, which will void the MFC's warranty. 1. To remove the drum unit, please refer to pack the MFC or the machine may have vertical stripes. 4. See the section "Replacing the Drum Unit" on the power switch. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE 2. Clean the primary corona wire...
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Placethedrumunitandtonercartridgeassemblyintotheziplockbagandsealthe bag completely. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE NOTE: Remove the drum unit and toner cartridge. Zip lock bag Drum unit Toner cartridge 5. Wrapthemachineintheplasticbagandplaceitintheoriginalcartonboxwiththe original packing material. Top cover Drum unit 4. Remove the wire extension, document tray, dust cover, paper tray and handset and pack them. 6. Maintenance 14-4 Close the top cover. Leave the toner cartridge installed in the drum unit.
Placethedrumunitandtonercartridgeassemblyintotheziplockbagandsealthe bag completely. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE NOTE: Remove the drum unit and toner cartridge. Zip lock bag Drum unit Toner cartridge 5. Wrapthemachineintheplasticbagandplaceitintheoriginalcartonboxwiththe original packing material. Top cover Drum unit 4. Remove the wire extension, document tray, dust cover, paper tray and handset and pack them. 6. Maintenance 14-4 Close the top cover. Leave the toner cartridge installed in the drum unit.
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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. 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.
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Paper Top cover Multipurpose sheet feeder Drum unit Maintenance 14-6 Openthefrontcontrol panel. 2. PressStop. Use the diagram below to help locate the position of the paper. Fixing a Recording Paper Jam Before you can ... will sound an alarm if the document jams while going through the feeder or if the recording paper becomes stuck. Remove the jammed documents. 3. Closethecontrolpanel. 4. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE Paper Jams Your machine will show DOCUMENT JAM or PRINTER JAM.
Paper Top cover Multipurpose sheet feeder Drum unit Maintenance 14-6 Openthefrontcontrol panel. 2. PressStop. Use the diagram below to help locate the position of the paper. Fixing a Recording Paper Jam Before you can ... will sound an alarm if the document jams while going through the feeder or if the recording paper becomes stuck. Remove the jammed documents. 3. Closethecontrolpanel. 4. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE Paper Jams Your machine will show DOCUMENT JAM or PRINTER JAM.
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MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE 2. Clearing a Paper Jam near the drum unit, open the top cover and remove the drum unit.Then, pull the jammed paper out of the MFC. Reinstall the drum unit and close the top cover. Then, pull the jammed paper upward and out of the fuser. Clearing a Paper Jam in the fuser unit, open the top cover, and remove the drum unit. Maintenance 14-8 If a paper jam has occurred near the Drum Unit. If a paper jam has occurred in the Fuser Unit. Top cover Drum unit 3. Reinstall the drum unit and close the top cover.
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE 2. Clearing a Paper Jam near the drum unit, open the top cover and remove the drum unit.Then, pull the jammed paper out of the MFC. Reinstall the drum unit and close the top cover. Then, pull the jammed paper upward and out of the fuser. Clearing a Paper Jam in the fuser unit, open the top cover, and remove the drum unit. Maintenance 14-8 If a paper jam has occurred near the Drum Unit. If a paper jam has occurred in the Fuser Unit. Top cover Drum unit 3. Reinstall the drum unit and close the top cover.
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MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Error Messages Occasionally, you may have used up and printing is not properly loaded in alphabetical order. Check the communication parameter settings such as handshake protocol on both your MFC usually identifies the problem and displays an ...the reduction ratio automatically will not be set correctly for the recording paper you can clear a print quality problem by replacing the drum unit with your dealer. Error messages are using (see page 6-7). Your Recording Paper Size setting may be changed to the ...
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Error Messages Occasionally, you may have used up and printing is not properly loaded in alphabetical order. Check the communication parameter settings such as handshake protocol on both your MFC usually identifies the problem and displays an ...the reduction ratio automatically will not be set correctly for the recording paper you can clear a print quality problem by replacing the drum unit with your dealer. Error messages are using (see page 6-7). Your Recording Paper Size setting may be changed to the ...
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...ready. Press FF/Cont. The command that caused this message will hear the cooling fan running while the display on either side of them. 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...connections. If you are using a serial interface, check baud rate, parity, etc. When the temperature of the drum unit or toner cartridge becomes too hot, the MFC will pause its current print job and go into cooling down mode you called does not have the polling feature. ...
...ready. Press FF/Cont. The command that caused this message will hear the cooling fan running while the display on either side of them. 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...connections. If you are using a serial interface, check baud rate, parity, etc. When the temperature of the drum unit or toner cartridge becomes too hot, the MFC will pause its current print job and go into cooling down mode you called does not have the polling feature. ...