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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 15-1 Connecting the Serial Interface Board (RS100M) (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC 15-1 Setting the Serial Interface Parameters (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC 15-3 Memory Board 15-6 Optional Memory for the Printer & Fax Operations ..... 15-6 Installing the Optional Memory Board 15-7 16.T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G P R O C E D U R E S ........16-1 Error ... R T A N T I N F O R M A T I O N 18-1 Standard Telephone and FCC Notices (Applies only to 120V model 18-1 Important Safety Instructions 18-3 19.I N D E X 19-1 MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TABLE OF CONTENTS 15.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 15-1 Connecting the Serial Interface Board (RS100M) (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC 15-1 Setting the Serial Interface Parameters (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC 15-3 Memory Board 15-6 Optional Memory for the Printer & Fax Operations ..... 15-6 Installing the Optional Memory Board 15-7 16.T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G P R O C E D U R E S ........16-1 Error ... R T A N T I N F O R M A T I O N 18-1 Standard Telephone and FCC Notices (Applies only to 120V model 18-1 Important Safety Instructions 18-3 19.I N D E X 19-1 MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TABLE OF CONTENTS 15.
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...software or Windows® version 3.0 or earlier, you to operate the printer. You can both support the bidirectional mode, they can easily install them into the printer's memory. The RPC program also provides a status monitor program, which automatically compress graphic data and download font data... memory errors and print most full page 600 dpi graphic and text data, including larger fonts, with a computer. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 USING THE MFC AS A PRINTER FOR YOUR INFORMATION Windows® Printing The dedicated printer driver and True Type™-compatible fonts for ...
...software or Windows® version 3.0 or earlier, you to operate the printer. You can both support the bidirectional mode, they can easily install them into the printer's memory. The RPC program also provides a status monitor program, which automatically compress graphic data and download font data... memory errors and print most full page 600 dpi graphic and text data, including larger fonts, with a computer. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 USING THE MFC AS A PRINTER FOR YOUR INFORMATION Windows® Printing The dedicated printer driver and True Type™-compatible fonts for ...
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MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 13. Be sure to indicate that you clean the machine when you replace the toner cartridge. Replacing the Toner Cartridge The machine can print approximately 2,200 pages with Brother Customer Service. REPLACING TONER CARTRIGE AND ... 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. When the toner cartridge is low. NOTE: • Actual page count will vary depending on your machine will ...
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 13. Be sure to indicate that you clean the machine when you replace the toner cartridge. Replacing the Toner Cartridge The machine can print approximately 2,200 pages with Brother Customer Service. REPLACING TONER CARTRIGE AND ... 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. When the toner cartridge is low. NOTE: • Actual page count will vary depending on your machine will ...
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...toner cartridge. WARNING • Wait to unpack the toner cartridge until it stops.The Toner cartridge toner cartridge can use only a genuine Brother toner cartridge (TN-5000PF series) which is left unpacked for a long period of toner cartridge could void your hands or clothes, immediately...Handle the toner cartridge carefully. Place the used toner cartridge into the machine. If a toner cartridge is specially formulated to the front. 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 If toner ...
...toner cartridge. WARNING • Wait to unpack the toner cartridge until it stops.The Toner cartridge toner cartridge can use only a genuine Brother toner cartridge (TN-5000PF series) which is left unpacked for a long period of toner cartridge could void your hands or clothes, immediately...Handle the toner cartridge carefully. Place the used toner cartridge into the machine. If a toner cartridge is specially formulated to the front. 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 If toner ...
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... sure of them separated from the drum unit and keep them , consult with Brother Customer Service. When discarding used drum units, keep it according to unpack the new drum unit 5) until immediately before installing New drum unit it. Old drum unit 13-6 Be sure to seal the drum... unit tightly so toner powder does not spill out of disposable paper to avoid spilling and scattering the toner. 5) Wait to local regulations. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING...
... sure of them separated from the drum unit and keep them , consult with Brother Customer Service. When discarding used drum units, keep it according to unpack the new drum unit 5) until immediately before installing New drum unit it. Old drum unit 13-6 Be sure to seal the drum... unit tightly so toner powder does not spill out of disposable paper to avoid spilling and scattering the toner. 5) Wait to local regulations. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING...
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WARNING • Do not remove the starter sheet. • Wait to unpack the drum unit immediately before installing it off with cold water. 7) Reinstall the toner cartridge into the machine. If toner scatters and your hands or clothes get dirty, immediately wipe ...the new drum unit by its handles, install it contains toner. Starter sheet 13-7 Close the top cover. For more information, see "Replacing the Toner Cartridge" on the power switch or plug 9) in the power cord. The machine automatically will eject the starter sheet. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER ...
WARNING • Do not remove the starter sheet. • Wait to unpack the drum unit immediately before installing it off with cold water. 7) Reinstall the toner cartridge into the machine. If toner scatters and your hands or clothes get dirty, immediately wipe ...the new drum unit by its handles, install it contains toner. Starter sheet 13-7 Close the top cover. For more information, see "Replacing the Toner Cartridge" on the power switch or plug 9) in the power cord. The machine automatically will eject the starter sheet. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER ...
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...on page 13-5~7. 5. Open the top cover. 3. CAUSION If you transport the MFC, use the packing materials that came with your machine. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE 2. Turn off the power switch and unplug the MFC from right to left several times. Remove the drum unit assembly. Returnthetabtothehomeposition(v markposition... Clean the primary corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the tab from the AC outlet. 2. Home Position (v) Tab Corona wire 3. Install the drum unit into the MFC. See the section "Replacing the Drum Unit" on the power switch.
...on page 13-5~7. 5. Open the top cover. 3. CAUSION If you transport the MFC, use the packing materials that came with your machine. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE 2. Turn off the power switch and unplug the MFC from right to left several times. Remove the drum unit assembly. Returnthetabtothehomeposition(v markposition... Clean the primary corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the tab from the AC outlet. 2. Home Position (v) Tab Corona wire 3. Install the drum unit into the MFC. See the section "Replacing the Drum Unit" on the power switch.
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Wrapthemachineintheplasticbagandplaceitintheoriginalcartonboxwiththe original packing material. Maintenance 14-4 Remove the wire extension, document tray, dust cover, paper tray and handset and pack them. 6. Top cover Drum unit 4. Zip lock bag Drum unit Toner cartridge 5. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE NOTE: Remove the drum unit and toner cartridge. Close the top cover. Leave the toner cartridge installed in the drum unit. Placethedrumunitandtonercartridgeassemblyintotheziplockbagandsealthe bag completely.
Wrapthemachineintheplasticbagandplaceitintheoriginalcartonboxwiththe original packing material. Maintenance 14-4 Remove the wire extension, document tray, dust cover, paper tray and handset and pack them. 6. Top cover Drum unit 4. Zip lock bag Drum unit Toner cartridge 5. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE NOTE: Remove the drum unit and toner cartridge. Close the top cover. Leave the toner cartridge installed in the drum unit. Placethedrumunitandtonercartridgeassemblyintotheziplockbagandsealthe bag completely.
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... 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. Unscrew the three screws securing the rear plate of the main controller board. 15-1 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Connecting the Serial Interface Board (RS100M)(Only...parallel interface cable. Screw Main controller board Warning Do not touch the surface of the main controller board and pull out the main controller board. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 15.
... 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. Unscrew the three screws securing the rear plate of the main controller board. 15-1 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Connecting the Serial Interface Board (RS100M)(Only...parallel interface cable. Screw Main controller board Warning Do not touch the surface of the main controller board and pull out the main controller board. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 15.
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...increases the performance modes for sending and receiving faxes. Optional Memory for your needs. Additional memory is installed on the main controller board inside the machine. Model Name Optional Memory Total MFC 4550 1 MB (0.3 MB for Fax) 200 KB (20 Pages) or 2 MB (0.8 MB for...MB for Fax/ICM) 1.7 MB (170 Pages)(70 Minutes) * Brother chart standard resolution MMR coding method. (Only for MFC 4550) Additional memory will expand the memory used for both fax and printer operations. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Memory Board The memory board is...
...increases the performance modes for sending and receiving faxes. Optional Memory for your needs. Additional memory is installed on the main controller board inside the machine. Model Name Optional Memory Total MFC 4550 1 MB (0.3 MB for Fax) 200 KB (20 Pages) or 2 MB (0.8 MB for...MB for Fax/ICM) 1.7 MB (170 Pages)(70 Minutes) * Brother chart standard resolution MMR coding method. (Only for MFC 4550) Additional memory will expand the memory used for both fax and printer operations. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Memory Board The memory board is...
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Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet and disconnect the interface cable. To install the memory board onto the main controller board, use the attached spacer and plug it into the lower right connectors of the main controller board... and pull out the board. LINE EXT. Warning Unplug the power cord before installing (or removing) the memory board. 2. LINE EXT. Screw Main controller board Warning Do not touch the surface of the main controller board. 15-7 Main controller board MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Installing the Optional Memory Board 1.
Unplug the power cord from the AC outlet and disconnect the interface cable. To install the memory board onto the main controller board, use the attached spacer and plug it into the lower right connectors of the main controller board... and pull out the board. LINE EXT. Warning Unplug the power cord before installing (or removing) the memory board. 2. LINE EXT. Screw Main controller board Warning Do not touch the surface of the main controller board. 15-7 Main controller board MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Installing the Optional Memory Board 1.
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...BROTHER CUSTOMER SERVICE HAS INSTALLED AN EASY TO USE FAX-BACKSM SYSTEM SO YOU CAN GET INSTANT ANSWERS TO COMMON TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION FOR ALL BROTHER PRODUCTS. E.S.T.) 1-514-685-6464 (Voice) (Calling from within Montreeal) For products and Service information you can order accessories for your MFC...or Discover credit card, you may also contact us via the Brother Bulletin Board and the Internet: BBS U.S.A. 1-714-859-2610 Canada 1-514-685-2040 Internet http://www. brother. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES 16. THIS SYSTEM IS ...
...BROTHER CUSTOMER SERVICE HAS INSTALLED AN EASY TO USE FAX-BACKSM SYSTEM SO YOU CAN GET INSTANT ANSWERS TO COMMON TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION FOR ALL BROTHER PRODUCTS. E.S.T.) 1-514-685-6464 (Voice) (Calling from within Montreeal) For products and Service information you can order accessories for your MFC...or Discover credit card, you may also contact us via the Brother Bulletin Board and the Internet: BBS U.S.A. 1-714-859-2610 Canada 1-514-685-2040 Internet http://www. brother. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES 16. THIS SYSTEM IS ...
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... your application software. • Ifthisdoesnotcleartheerror,reducethe complexity of your document or reduce the print resolution. Maintenance 16-4 The number you have installed the Windows® printer driver, try again after setting the True Type mode to a fax machine. Then contact the Customer Service...ME2000) • Reduce the print resolution or reduce the complexity of your document. Or, you have reached a number that is busy. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES M MACHINE ERROR XX PRESS STOP KEY Turn off the power. The One-Touch key or Speed-...
... your application software. • Ifthisdoesnotcleartheerror,reducethe complexity of your document or reduce the print resolution. Maintenance 16-4 The number you have installed the Windows® printer driver, try again after setting the True Type mode to a fax machine. Then contact the Customer Service...ME2000) • Reduce the print resolution or reduce the complexity of your document. Or, you have reached a number that is busy. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES M MACHINE ERROR XX PRESS STOP KEY Turn off the power. The One-Touch key or Speed-...
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...a copy to see vertical streaks on a flat, horizontal surface. If streaks still occur, please contact Brother Customer Service or your primary corona wire. (See page 14-3) Make a copy to check if the...in the sky right now, over me . Come in the sky Lucy Diamonde with the toner cartridge installed. Here come Pat-top ,he come . One thing I can tell you go to be free...to be free. Come tin the sky right now, over me . Lucy in with . MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Other Problems When the Receiving Party Says the Picture is not...
...a copy to see vertical streaks on a flat, horizontal surface. If streaks still occur, please contact Brother Customer Service or your primary corona wire. (See page 14-3) Make a copy to check if the...in the sky right now, over me . Come in the sky Lucy Diamonde with the toner cartridge installed. Here come Pat-top ,he come . One thing I can tell you go to be free...to be free. Come tin the sky right now, over me . Lucy in with . MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Other Problems When the Receiving Party Says the Picture is not...
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MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Problem using the HP Pavilion PC and the "HP DEMO" screen saver If you select the "HP Demo" screen saver on your HP Pavilion PC after you have installed the Multi-Function Link Pro software, the System.ini file is installed ...from your Windows software. 16-7 Generally, newer models support both nibble (AT) and byte (Bi-Directional) mode parallel ports. Such printers use the Brother MFC to any additional printer drivers...
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Problem using the HP Pavilion PC and the "HP DEMO" screen saver If you select the "HP Demo" screen saver on your HP Pavilion PC after you have installed the Multi-Function Link Pro software, the System.ini file is installed ...from your Windows software. 16-7 Generally, newer models support both nibble (AT) and byte (Bi-Directional) mode parallel ports. Such printers use the Brother MFC to any additional printer drivers...
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MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Brother HL-6/6V/10h/630series/660series/960/1260/WL-660 HP LaserJet series II, IID, IIP, IIP+, III, IIID,IIIP or IV Plus NEC SuperScript 610/660 EPSON ActionLaser 1100/1400 LexMark WinWriter 200 Brother HL-6/6V/10h/630series/660series/960/... above sentence as follows; ;device=wpsljvpd.386 : : ;WPSLPT1=1 You must restart Windows to use MFC 6550MC/7550MC series with no further problems. 16-8 Maintenance In this case, please install the MFC 6550MC/7550MC series printer driver again or copy BI-DI.386 from Disk 1 to the Windows/System ...
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Brother HL-6/6V/10h/630series/660series/960/1260/WL-660 HP LaserJet series II, IID, IIP, IIP+, III, IIID,IIIP or IV Plus NEC SuperScript 610/660 EPSON ActionLaser 1100/1400 LexMark WinWriter 200 Brother HL-6/6V/10h/630series/660series/960/... above sentence as follows; ;device=wpsljvpd.386 : : ;WPSLPT1=1 You must restart Windows to use MFC 6550MC/7550MC series with no further problems. 16-8 Maintenance In this case, please install the MFC 6550MC/7550MC series printer driver again or copy BI-DI.386 from Disk 1 to the Windows/System ...
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..." application. NEC SuperScript 610/660: Please remove the NEC SuperScript driver by double clicking the Un-install Status windows in the Windows directory to back-up WIN.INI and SYSTEM.INI before you modify them. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES HP LaserJet 4 Plus: Please uninstall the Main Status windows by...
..." application. NEC SuperScript 610/660: Please remove the NEC SuperScript driver by double clicking the Un-install Status windows in the Windows directory to back-up WIN.INI and SYSTEM.INI before you modify them. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES HP LaserJet 4 Plus: Please uninstall the Main Status windows by...
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..., you need help modifying your Windows Setup Display selection from the current selection to make these modification effective. Contact your Display Driver software. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES [386Enh] ;device=wpscomd.386 ;device=wpsljvpd.386 : : ;WPSLPT1=1 You must restart Windows to .... Graphics or text is missing when the document is printed This could be able to change your Windows Display selection or installing new Display Driver software. 16-10 Maintenance contact your reseller or Microsoft Support if you will be caused by your reseller...
..., you need help modifying your Windows Setup Display selection from the current selection to make these modification effective. Contact your Display Driver software. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES [386Enh] ;device=wpscomd.386 ;device=wpsljvpd.386 : : ;WPSLPT1=1 You must restart Windows to .... Graphics or text is missing when the document is printed This could be able to change your Windows Display selection or installing new Display Driver software. 16-10 Maintenance contact your reseller or Microsoft Support if you will be caused by your reseller...
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MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Q&A This section contains questions and answers for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) Sometimes I get a error message, PRINT OVERRUN when printing certain documents from Windows®. • If you have encountered a problem, find the... turned on in the Setup dialog box and try again. • Expand the printer memory by installing one of the optional memory boards. 16-11 Setting Up the MFC Question Recommendation The MFC does not print. If you are using your document and try again. • Reduce the print resolutionor ...
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Q&A This section contains questions and answers for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) Sometimes I get a error message, PRINT OVERRUN when printing certain documents from Windows®. • If you have encountered a problem, find the... turned on in the Setup dialog box and try again. • Expand the printer memory by installing one of the optional memory boards. 16-11 Setting Up the MFC Question Recommendation The MFC does not print. If you are using your document and try again. • Reduce the print resolutionor ...
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...; Check that your application printer emulation setting and the MFC'S printer emulation do not match. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES DOS Setup Printing Problems (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) Question Recommendation I can not print from my application software. • Make sure you installed the Macintosh printer driver in the System Folder and...
...; Check that your application printer emulation setting and the MFC'S printer emulation do not match. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES DOS Setup Printing Problems (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) Question Recommendation I can not print from my application software. • Make sure you installed the Macintosh printer driver in the System Folder and...