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...RECEIVING FAXES AND OTHER CALLS Chapter 7: POLLING Chapter 8: REMOTE FAX OPTIONS (Only for MFC 4550) Chapter 9: MESSAGE CENTER MODE SETTINGS (Only for use in the USA or CANADA only. 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...
...RECEIVING FAXES AND OTHER CALLS Chapter 7: POLLING Chapter 8: REMOTE FAX OPTIONS (Only for MFC 4550) Chapter 9: MESSAGE CENTER MODE SETTINGS (Only for use in the USA or CANADA only. 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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... to the machine and will VOID THE WARRANTY. 1. Warning When shipping the MFC, the DRUM UNIT assembly including the TONER CARTRIDGE must ship your MFC, carefully package the MFC to avoid any damage during shipping, will cause severe damage to remove it and place it in the zip lock bag. Remove the ... 2. Place the drum unit in the zip lock bag. 3. The MFC should be removed from the machine (MFC) and placed in the zip lock bag during transit. It is recommended that you must be adequately insured with the carrier. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 Shipment of the Multi-Function Center...
... to the machine and will VOID THE WARRANTY. 1. Warning When shipping the MFC, the DRUM UNIT assembly including the TONER CARTRIDGE must ship your MFC, carefully package the MFC to avoid any damage during shipping, will cause severe damage to remove it and place it in the zip lock bag. Remove the ... 2. Place the drum unit in the zip lock bag. 3. The MFC should be removed from the machine (MFC) and placed in the zip lock bag during transit. It is recommended that you must be adequately insured with the carrier. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 Shipment of the Multi-Function Center...
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... 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 OP-US...
... 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 OP-US...
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... replace the toner cartridge. The MFC is supplied with one toner cartridge. Be sure to indicate the toner is recommended that you always keep them , consult with Brother Customer Service. When the toner cartridge is running low, the display shows CHANGE TONER. Maintenance 13-1 When discarding used toner cartridges, keep a new toner cartridge ready for use for when you have installed a new toner cartridge. REPLACING TONER CARTRIGE...
... replace the toner cartridge. The MFC is supplied with one toner cartridge. Be sure to indicate the toner is recommended that you always keep them , consult with Brother Customer Service. When the toner cartridge is running low, the display shows CHANGE TONER. Maintenance 13-1 When discarding used toner cartridges, keep a new toner cartridge ready for use for when you have installed a new toner cartridge. REPLACING TONER CARTRIGE...
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...unplug the power cord. So, never touch the shaded parts shown in the left illustration. 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 lifting it until ... on a drop cloth or large piece of the drum by its handles and gently lift the drum forward toward you have used the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely HOT! WARNING Just after you . I : ON O : OFF 2) Top cover Handles Drum unit v Inside the machine Hot...
...unplug the power cord. So, never touch the shaded parts shown in the left illustration. 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 lifting it until ... on a drop cloth or large piece of the drum by its handles and gently lift the drum forward toward you have used the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely HOT! WARNING Just after you . I : ON O : OFF 2) Top cover Handles Drum unit v Inside the machine Hot...
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... shutter is specially formulated to unpack the toner cartridge until immediately before you install it out. Drum unit 4) 4) Remove the old toner cartridge from the drum unit by turning the lever fully to local regulations. WARNING • Wait to ensure top print quality. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 3) Gently turn the...
... shutter is specially formulated to unpack the toner cartridge until immediately before you install it out. Drum unit 4) 4) Remove the old toner cartridge from the drum unit by turning the lever fully to local regulations. WARNING • Wait to ensure top print quality. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 3) Gently turn the...
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...-4 9) Reinstall the drum unit into the machine and close the top cover. Toner cartridge 7) Drum unit 8) 7) Slidethenewtonercartridgeinto the opening on the power switch or plug in the power cord. 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. To ensure that the...
...-4 9) Reinstall the drum unit into the machine and close the top cover. Toner cartridge 7) Drum unit 8) 7) Slidethenewtonercartridgeinto the opening on the power switch or plug in the power cord. 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. To ensure that the...
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... drum unit to replace the current one. If the display shows CHANGE DRUM, it contains toner. • You should clean the machine when you replace the drum unit. 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 print without ...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 paper and toner that will print may be careful. (See page 14-2.) Maintenance 13-5 For best performance, use and the number of pages your...
... drum unit to replace the current one. If the display shows CHANGE DRUM, it contains toner. • You should clean the machine when you replace the drum unit. 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 print without ...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 paper and toner that will print may be careful. (See page 14-2.) Maintenance 13-5 For best performance, use and the number of pages your...
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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. For more information, see "Replacing the Toner Cartridge" Toner cartridge on a drop cloth or large piece of them separated from the drum unit and keep them , consult with Brother Customer Service. Drum...
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. For more information, see "Replacing the Toner Cartridge" Toner cartridge on a drop cloth or large piece of them separated from the drum unit and keep them , consult with Brother Customer Service. Drum...
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... the new drum unit. The machine automatically will eject the starter sheet. 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...
... the new drum unit. The machine automatically will eject the starter sheet. 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...
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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 clean soft, lint-free cloth with isopropyl alcohol and carefully remove dirt from the ...glass cover and the white plate of the scanner. * Do not use water. Gently wipe the scanner window and the toner sensor with isopropyl alcohol on a regular basis. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE 14. Follow the steps below: 1. Wipe dirt off the machine using thinners or other organic...
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 clean soft, lint-free cloth with isopropyl alcohol and carefully remove dirt from the ...glass cover and the white plate of the scanner. * Do not use water. Gently wipe the scanner window and the toner sensor with isopropyl alcohol on a regular basis. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE 14. Follow the steps below: 1. Wipe dirt off the machine using thinners or other organic...
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Top cover Drum unit 4. Zip lock bag Drum unit Toner cartridge 5. Wrapthemachineintheplasticbagandplaceitintheoriginalcartonboxwiththe original packing material. Placethedrumunitandtonercartridgeassemblyintotheziplockbagandsealthe bag completely. Close the top cover. Remove the wire extension, document tray, dust cover, paper tray and handset and pack them. 6. Leave the toner cartridge installed in the drum unit. Maintenance 14-4 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. Placethedrumunitandtonercartridgeassemblyintotheziplockbagandsealthe bag completely. Close the top cover. Remove the wire extension, document tray, dust cover, paper tray and handset and pack them. 6. Leave the toner cartridge installed in the drum unit. Maintenance 14-4 MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE NOTE: Remove the drum unit and toner cartridge.
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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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...remove the paper and load it is not possible. CHANGE TONER TONER EMPTY The toner is not properly loaded in alphabetical order. CHANGE TONER If the display shows CHANGE TONER and at the end of its life. Replace the toner cartridge with a new one . (See page 13-1~4) CHECK ... listed below in the multipurpose sheet feeder. Press FF/Cont. But the toner is depleted and it again. Check the communication parameter settings such as handshake protocol on the display. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Error Messages Occasionally, you may have...
...remove the paper and load it is not possible. CHANGE TONER TONER EMPTY The toner is not properly loaded in alphabetical order. CHANGE TONER If the display shows CHANGE TONER and at the end of its life. Replace the toner cartridge with a new one . (See page 13-1~4) CHECK ... listed below in the multipurpose sheet feeder. Press FF/Cont. But the toner is depleted and it again. Check the communication parameter settings such as handshake protocol on the display. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Error Messages Occasionally, you may have...
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... toner cartridge becomes too hot, the MFC will pause its current print job and go into cooling down mode you are using a parallel interface, check the cable connections. Please check each of the document, and try sending the fax again. Printing 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 poor quality phone line caused a communications error. You must wait and allow the MFC to resume printing...
... toner cartridge becomes too hot, the MFC will pause its current print job and go into cooling down mode you are using a parallel interface, check the cable connections. Please check each of the document, and try sending the fax again. Printing 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 poor quality phone line caused a communications error. You must wait and allow the MFC to resume printing...
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...the print resolution or reduce the complexity of your document. The recording paper is busy. Reinstall the toner cartridge. MEMORY FULL N NO RESPONSE/BUSY NOT REGISTERED P PRINT OVERRUN PRINTER JAM S SET CARTRIDGE • Press the FF/Cont switch to a fax machine. Remove the jammed paper. (See ... A toner cartridge is not connected to print the data remaining in the printer memory. • If you have reached a number that is not installed. Maintenance 16-4 You will have to program a phone number. (See page 3-6~8) • Press the FF/Cont switch to it. MFC 4550/6550MC/...
...the print resolution or reduce the complexity of your document. The recording paper is busy. Reinstall the toner cartridge. MEMORY FULL N NO RESPONSE/BUSY NOT REGISTERED P PRINT OVERRUN PRINTER JAM S SET CARTRIDGE • Press the FF/Cont switch to a fax machine. Remove the jammed paper. (See ... A toner cartridge is not connected to print the data remaining in the printer memory. • If you have reached a number that is not installed. Maintenance 16-4 You will have to program a phone number. (See page 3-6~8) • Press the FF/Cont switch to it. MFC 4550/6550MC/...
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...machine's scanner may be dirty, so try printing again. Hold the unit horizontally with the toner cartridge installed. If the print quality is acceptable, you may continue using the FINE or SUPERFINE mode...in the sky right now, over me . Here come Pat-top ,he come . MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Other Problems When the Receiving Party Says the Picture is...are still there. Reinstall the drum/toner unit and try cleaning it firmly against a flat surface 3 or 4 times. If streaks still occur, please contact Brother Customer Service or your drum unit ...
...machine's scanner may be dirty, so try printing again. Hold the unit horizontally with the toner cartridge installed. If the print quality is acceptable, you may continue using the FINE or SUPERFINE mode...in the sky right now, over me . Here come Pat-top ,he come . MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Other Problems When the Receiving Party Says the Picture is...are still there. Reinstall the drum/toner unit and try cleaning it firmly against a flat surface 3 or 4 times. If streaks still occur, please contact Brother Customer Service or your drum unit ...
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...there is no dial tone, check telephone line connections at the receiving machine. If you hear a dial tone. Received Faxes Appear as changing the toner cartridge and drum unit or if the machine has become overheated from heavy use it is in Manual mode (Fax and F/T lights out). No Dial ... is divided and printed on the Handset: Press Hook. Check it to adjust print density by first pressing Hook or lifting the handset. 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 ...
...there is no dial tone, check telephone line connections at the receiving machine. If you hear a dial tone. Received Faxes Appear as changing the toner cartridge and drum unit or if the machine has become overheated from heavy use it is in Manual mode (Fax and F/T lights out). No Dial ... is divided and printed on the Handset: Press Hook. Check it to adjust print density by first pressing Hook or lifting the handset. 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 ...
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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 questions and answers for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) Sometimes I get a error message, PRINT OVERRUN when printing certain documents from Windows®. • If ...; Make sure the Windows® printer driver is securely connected between the MFC and computer. • Check to correct the problem. Check the following: • The MFC is turned on. • The toner cartridge and drum unit are correctly set up. (Only for using the supplied ...
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 questions and answers for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) Sometimes I get a error message, PRINT OVERRUN when printing certain documents from Windows®. • If ...; Make sure the Windows® printer driver is securely connected between the MFC and computer. • Check to correct the problem. Check the following: • The MFC is turned on. • The toner cartridge and drum unit are correctly set up. (Only for using the supplied ...
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...shows CHANGE DRUM, after cleaning, replace the drum unit with a new one . Dark Stripes or Toner Stains Printed pages have vertical stripes. • Cleanthemachineinteriorandtheprimarycoronawireofthe toner cartridge. Rough surface or thick media can cause the problem. Make sure that you still have the ... setting the Print Density function, or turn the print density dial counterclockwise for lighter images and clockwise for darker images. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Print Quality Problems NOTICE You will show CHANGE DRUM. Printed pages contain You may...
...shows CHANGE DRUM, after cleaning, replace the drum unit with a new one . Dark Stripes or Toner Stains Printed pages have vertical stripes. • Cleanthemachineinteriorandtheprimarycoronawireofthe toner cartridge. Rough surface or thick media can cause the problem. Make sure that you still have the ... setting the Print Density function, or turn the print density dial counterclockwise for lighter images and clockwise for darker images. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Print Quality Problems NOTICE You will show CHANGE DRUM. Printed pages contain You may...