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...at your own risk and will void your fax machine may not be compatible with the power available in foreign countries. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 Brother International Corporation 200 Cottontail Lane, Somerset, NJ 08875-6714, U.S.A. We can not recommend using them overseas because it may ...Chapter 8: REMOTE FAX OPTIONS (Only for MFC 4550) Chapter 9: MESSAGE CENTER MODE SETTINGS (Only 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 UNIT Chapter 14: ...
...at your own risk and will void your fax machine may not be compatible with the power available in foreign countries. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 Brother International Corporation 200 Cottontail Lane, Somerset, NJ 08875-6714, U.S.A. We can not recommend using them overseas because it may ...Chapter 8: REMOTE FAX OPTIONS (Only for MFC 4550) Chapter 9: MESSAGE CENTER MODE SETTINGS (Only 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 UNIT Chapter 14: ...
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... placed in the zip lock bag. 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 the original packaging. Remove the drum unit. 2. Place the drum unit in the zip lock ...recommended that you must be adequately insured with the carrier. Failure to the machine and will VOID THE WARRANTY. 1. 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 remove it and place it in the zip ...
... placed in the zip lock bag. 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 the original packaging. Remove the drum unit. 2. Place the drum unit in the zip lock ...recommended that you must be adequately insured with the carrier. Failure to the machine and will VOID THE WARRANTY. 1. 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 remove it and place it in the zip ...
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...Only Reception (Fax Mode 6-2 Setting the Ring Delay 6-2 The F/T Switch (Fax/Telephone Mode 6-3 Recording an F/T Outgoing Message (OGM) (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC 6-4 Setting the F/T Ring Time 6-5 Smoothing 6-6 Setting the Size of the Recording Paper 6-7 Printing a Reduced Size Copy of the Incoming ... Settign the Print Density 6-10 Toner Save Function 6-11 Speaker Volume 6-12 Ring Volume 6-13 B) REMOTE ACTIVATION 6-14 What is Remote Activation 6-14 • Connecting an External or Extension Telephone ..... 6-14 Using Remote Codes 6-15 MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TABLE ...
...Only Reception (Fax Mode 6-2 Setting the Ring Delay 6-2 The F/T Switch (Fax/Telephone Mode 6-3 Recording an F/T Outgoing Message (OGM) (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC 6-4 Setting the F/T Ring Time 6-5 Smoothing 6-6 Setting the Size of the Recording Paper 6-7 Printing a Reduced Size Copy of the Incoming ... Settign the Print Density 6-10 Toner Save Function 6-11 Speaker Volume 6-12 Ring Volume 6-13 B) REMOTE ACTIVATION 6-14 What is Remote Activation 6-14 • Connecting an External or Extension Telephone ..... 6-14 Using Remote Codes 6-15 MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TABLE ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... incoming data separated by your documents with this function. COVERPG ON/OFF If you set COVERPAGE to ON, you can extend the life of the toner by pressing Speed-Dial key and a two-digit number. (Max. USER OPTIONS 4. LETTER/LEGAL/A4 7. ON/OFF 2. L O W 3-5 OFF/LOW/HIGH 3. ON/OFF O ...an error occurs. When the COVERPAGE setting is used for setting up a group number used for 7550MC) 3-7~8 3. ON/OFF OFF 6-11 2-4 MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 HOW TO USE ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING (OSP) AND HELP KEY Information Level one of 3 sizes of recording paper. SET ...
... incoming data separated by your documents with this function. COVERPG ON/OFF If you set COVERPAGE to ON, you can extend the life of the toner by pressing Speed-Dial key and a two-digit number. (Max. USER OPTIONS 4. LETTER/LEGAL/A4 7. ON/OFF 2. L O W 3-5 OFF/LOW/HIGH 3. ON/OFF O ...an error occurs. When the COVERPAGE setting is used for setting up a group number used for 7550MC) 3-7~8 3. ON/OFF OFF 6-11 2-4 MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 HOW TO USE ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING (OSP) AND HELP KEY Information Level one of 3 sizes of recording paper. SET ...
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... either ON or OFF. Example: ON. 7. KEYS TO PRESS 1. Press5. SELECT { } & SET TONER SAVE:ON 7.TONER SAVE 6-11 Press Z (left arrow) or X (right arrow) to Step 4.) 2. Wait for two seconds. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 4. Press1. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 3. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 RECEIVING FAXES AND OTHER CALLS BASIC SETUP TO RECEIVE...
... either ON or OFF. Example: ON. 7. KEYS TO PRESS 1. Press5. SELECT { } & SET TONER SAVE:ON 7.TONER SAVE 6-11 Press Z (left arrow) or X (right arrow) to Step 4.) 2. Wait for two seconds. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 4. Press1. (Only for MFC 6550MC/7550MC) 3. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 RECEIVING FAXES AND OTHER CALLS BASIC SETUP TO RECEIVE...
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...that the toner is supplied with one toner cartridge. The MFC is empty. NOTE: • Actual page count will flash on your machine will show CHANGE TONER and TONER EMPTY alternately to indicate the toner is recommended that you always keep them , consult with Brother Customer ...TONER CARTRIGE AND DRUM UNIT Toner Empty Indicator When the toner cartridge is running low, the display shows CHANGE TONER. When the toner cartridge is recommended that must be replaced after 1,000 pages. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 13. Replacing the Toner...
...that the toner is supplied with one toner cartridge. The MFC is empty. NOTE: • Actual page count will flash on your machine will show CHANGE TONER and TONER EMPTY alternately to indicate the toner is recommended that you always keep them , consult with Brother Customer ...TONER CARTRIGE AND DRUM UNIT Toner Empty Indicator When the toner cartridge is running low, the display shows CHANGE TONER. When the toner cartridge is recommended that must be replaced after 1,000 pages. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 13. Replacing the Toner...
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WARNING Just after 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. To remove the drum unit, hold each side of ... place. • We recommend you . 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 its handles and gently lift...
WARNING Just after 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. To remove the drum unit, hold each side of ... place. • We recommend you . 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 its handles and gently lift...
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...stops.The Toner cartridge toner cartridge can use only a genuine Brother toner cartridge (TN-5000PF series) which is specially formulated to ensure top print quality. Place the used toner cartridge into the machine. Maintenance 5) New toner cartridge Old toner cartridge Aluminum bag 5) Unpack the new toner cartridge. ... the shutter is left unpacked for a long period of toner cartridge could void your hands or clothes, immediately wipe it off or wash it with cold water. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 3) Gently turn the lever on ...
...stops.The Toner cartridge toner cartridge can use only a genuine Brother toner cartridge (TN-5000PF series) which is specially formulated to ensure top print quality. Place the used toner cartridge into the machine. Maintenance 5) New toner cartridge Old toner cartridge Aluminum bag 5) Unpack the new toner cartridge. ... the shutter is left unpacked for a long period of toner cartridge could void your hands or clothes, immediately wipe it off or wash it with cold water. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 3) Gently turn the lever on ...
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...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 drum unit. 8) Gently turn on the right hand side of the drum unit. 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 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 ...
...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 drum unit. 8) Gently turn on the right hand side of the drum unit. 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 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 ...
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...not guarantee a minimum number of its life. For best performance, use and the number of pages per job. Follow these estimates. 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 drum unit: 1) Turn off the ...many factors that determine the actual drum life, such as temperature, humidity, type of paper and toner that you use only genuine toner, and the product should be used the machine, some internal parts of the machine are many factors that will print may be able to continue to replace ...
...not guarantee a minimum number of its life. For best performance, use and the number of pages per job. Follow these estimates. 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 drum unit: 1) Turn off the ...many factors that determine the actual drum life, such as temperature, humidity, type of paper and toner that you use only genuine toner, and the product should be used the machine, some internal parts of the machine are many factors that will print may be able to continue to replace ...
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... sure of them separated from the drum unit and keep them , consult with Brother Customer Service. Old drum unit 13-6 Be sure to local regulations. For more information, see "Replacing the Toner Cartridge" Toner cartridge on a drop cloth or large piece of disposable paper to avoid spilling and... to seal the drum unit tightly so toner powder does not spill out of the unit. Place the old drum unit into the aluminum bag and discard it . MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 4) 4) Remove the toner cartridge from domestic garbage. • We...
... sure of them separated from the drum unit and keep them , consult with Brother Customer Service. Old drum unit 13-6 Be sure to local regulations. For more information, see "Replacing the Toner Cartridge" Toner cartridge on a drop cloth or large piece of disposable paper to avoid spilling and... to seal the drum unit tightly so toner powder does not spill out of the unit. Place the old drum unit into the aluminum bag and discard it . MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REPLACING TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 4) 4) Remove the toner cartridge from domestic garbage. • We...
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... 13-1~4. 8) 8) Holding the new drum unit by its handles, install it contains toner. Close the top cover. If an unpacked drum unit is subjected to side five or six times. 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 ...
... 13-1~4. 8) 8) Holding the new drum unit by its handles, install it contains toner. Close the top cover. If an unpacked drum unit is subjected to side five or six times. 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 ...
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... optimum condition by cleaning it on the panel. 4. When you reconnect these lines later, make sure to replace the toner cartridge and the drum unit during this routine. It is a good idea to connect the power cord first, then ...and carefully remove dirt from the control panel. Follow the steps below: 1. Gently wipe the scanner window and the toner sensor with a clean soft dry cloth. Clean the white plate and the glass cover. Wipe dirt off the ... of clean soft, lint-free cloth with isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE 14.
... optimum condition by cleaning it on the panel. 4. When you reconnect these lines later, make sure to replace the toner cartridge and the drum unit during this routine. It is a good idea to connect the power cord first, then ...and carefully remove dirt from the control panel. Follow the steps below: 1. Gently wipe the scanner window and the toner sensor with a clean soft dry cloth. Clean the white plate and the glass cover. Wipe dirt off the ... of clean soft, lint-free cloth with isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE 14.
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MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE WARNING • Do not use isopropyl alcohol to avoid spilling and scattering the toner. 1. Cleaning the Drum Unit NOTE: We recommend you place the drum unit on a drop cloth or large piece of the machine are HOT! Gears Toner...the machine left. Shaded parts are extremely Hot! When you have used the machine, some internal parts of disposable paper to clean the scanner window or the toner sensor. • Do not touch the scanner window with your finger. • Handlethedrumunitcarefullyasitcontainstoner.Iftonerscattersand...
MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE WARNING • Do not use isopropyl alcohol to avoid spilling and scattering the toner. 1. Cleaning the Drum Unit NOTE: We recommend you place the drum unit on a drop cloth or large piece of the machine are HOT! Gears Toner...the machine left. Shaded parts are extremely Hot! When you have used the machine, some internal parts of disposable paper to clean the scanner window or the toner sensor. • Do not touch the scanner window with your finger. • Handlethedrumunitcarefullyasitcontainstoner.Iftonerscattersand...
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Top cover Drum unit 4. Placethedrumunitandtonercartridgeassemblyintotheziplockbagandsealthe bag completely. Maintenance 14-4 Close the top cover. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE NOTE: Remove the drum unit and toner cartridge. 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. Zip lock bag Drum unit Toner cartridge 5. Wrapthemachineintheplasticbagandplaceitintheoriginalcartonboxwiththe original packing material.
Top cover Drum unit 4. Placethedrumunitandtonercartridgeassemblyintotheziplockbagandsealthe bag completely. Maintenance 14-4 Close the top cover. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE NOTE: Remove the drum unit and toner cartridge. 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. Zip lock bag Drum unit Toner cartridge 5. Wrapthemachineintheplasticbagandplaceitintheoriginalcartonboxwiththe original packing material.
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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. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE 7. Close the carton box and tape it shut. 14-5
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. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE 7. Close the carton box and tape it shut. 14-5
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... sheet feeder to scatter on the next printed panels. • After you have used the machine, some internal parts of the machine are extremely HOT! If a paper jam has occurred inside the MFC (see the next section.) Multipurpose sheet feeder 14-7 then close the multipurpose sheet feeder. v Inside the... inside the multipurpose sheet feeder, open the top cover of the machine, never touch the shaded parts shown in the Multipurpose Sheet Feeder. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE WARNING • Do not force the jammed paper from the paper tray because you may damage the ...
... sheet feeder to scatter on the next printed panels. • After you have used the machine, some internal parts of the machine are extremely HOT! If a paper jam has occurred inside the MFC (see the next section.) Multipurpose sheet feeder 14-7 then close the multipurpose sheet feeder. v Inside the... inside the multipurpose sheet feeder, open the top cover of the machine, never touch the shaded parts shown in the Multipurpose Sheet Feeder. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE WARNING • Do not force the jammed paper from the paper tray because you may damage the ...
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... buffer. Press FF/Cont. Your Recording Paper Size setting may have used up and printing is at the same time the Toner Empty LED on the control panel flashes on both your dealer. Maintenance 16-2 Check the communication parameter settings such as handshake ... ratio (see an error message on the display. When you see page 6-7). Order a new toner cartridge now. Error messages are using (see this happens, your MFC or telephone line. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Error Messages Occasionally, you may not be set correctly for ...
... buffer. Press FF/Cont. Your Recording Paper Size setting may have used up and printing is at the same time the Toner Empty LED on the control panel flashes on both your dealer. Maintenance 16-2 Check the communication parameter settings such as handshake ... ratio (see an error message on the display. When you see page 6-7). Order a new toner cartridge now. Error messages are using (see this happens, your MFC or telephone line. MFC 4550/6550MC/7550MC OP-US-5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Error Messages Occasionally, you may not be set correctly for ...
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... go into cooling down mode you are using a parallel interface, check the cable connections. If you called does not have the polling feature. 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 ...parity, etc. If you will hear the cooling fan running while the display on either side of the drum unit or toner cartridge becomes too hot, the MFC will resume (the downloading is full. Open the control panel and remove the documents. (See page 14-6~8) Then close ...
... go into cooling down mode you are using a parallel interface, check the cable connections. If you called does not have the polling feature. 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 ...parity, etc. If you will hear the cooling fan running while the display on either side of the drum unit or toner cartridge becomes too hot, the MFC will resume (the downloading is full. Open the control panel and remove the documents. (See page 14-6~8) Then close ...