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... Canada: http://www.brothermall.com Description Item Laser Fax Toner Laser Fax Drum * 8 MB Expandable Memory Board (For FAX 4750, FAX 5750, MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700) * 16 MB Expandable Memory Board (For FAX 4750, FAX 5750, MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700) Telephone Line Cord Telephone Handset Handset ... Manual Software Manual Bundled MFC 8300 Printer Driver is available on Floppy Disks ** Optional Multi-Function Link® Pro software on CD-ROM (or Floppy Disks) for FAX 4750, FAX 5750 and MFC 8300 (Floppy Disks include MFL Pro and PaperPort® for Brother only) TN-430 (...
... Canada: http://www.brothermall.com Description Item Laser Fax Toner Laser Fax Drum * 8 MB Expandable Memory Board (For FAX 4750, FAX 5750, MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700) * 16 MB Expandable Memory Board (For FAX 4750, FAX 5750, MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700) Telephone Line Cord Telephone Handset Handset ... Manual Software Manual Bundled MFC 8300 Printer Driver is available on Floppy Disks ** Optional Multi-Function Link® Pro software on CD-ROM (or Floppy Disks) for FAX 4750, FAX 5750 and MFC 8300 (Floppy Disks include MFL Pro and PaperPort® for Brother only) TN-430 (...
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... Windows® 3.1x 12-8 Connecting Brother Machine to PC With Bundled Parallel Cable 12-9 Installing Brother Printer Driver (For Parallel Interface) (For Windows® 95/98 and Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 Only 12-10 13 FOR DOS USERS (FOR MFC 8300, MFC 8600 AND MFC 8700 ONLY 13-1 How to Use Brother machine with Your DOS Application Software...
... Windows® 3.1x 12-8 Connecting Brother Machine to PC With Bundled Parallel Cable 12-9 Installing Brother Printer Driver (For Parallel Interface) (For Windows® 95/98 and Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 Only 12-10 13 FOR DOS USERS (FOR MFC 8300, MFC 8600 AND MFC 8700 ONLY 13-1 How to Use Brother machine with Your DOS Application Software...
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...Bi-Directional Parallel Ports (nibble and byte modes 17-14 Machine Connect Failure or Bi-Directional Communication Error 17-15 Brother HL-6/6V/10h/630series/660series/960/1260/WL-660: 17-15 EPSON ActionLaser 1100 / 1400 17-15 HP LaserJet...POWER MACINTOSH® G3 OR IMAC™ (FOR MFC 8300 ONLY 18-1 For USB equipped Apple New Power Macintosh G3 or iMac with Mac OS 8.5/8.6 18-1 Install Brother Printer Driver for MFC 8300 18-1 SPECIFICATIONS S-1 Product Description S-1 Fax Specifications S-1 Printer Specifications S-2 Electrical and Environment S-3 Parallel Interface Specifications ...
...Bi-Directional Parallel Ports (nibble and byte modes 17-14 Machine Connect Failure or Bi-Directional Communication Error 17-15 Brother HL-6/6V/10h/630series/660series/960/1260/WL-660: 17-15 EPSON ActionLaser 1100 / 1400 17-15 HP LaserJet...POWER MACINTOSH® G3 OR IMAC™ (FOR MFC 8300 ONLY 18-1 For USB equipped Apple New Power Macintosh G3 or iMac with Mac OS 8.5/8.6 18-1 Install Brother Printer Driver for MFC 8300 18-1 SPECIFICATIONS S-1 Product Description S-1 Fax Specifications S-1 Printer Specifications S-2 Electrical and Environment S-3 Parallel Interface Specifications ...
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... Your PC The MFC 8300 is for the MFC 8300. SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC 12 - 1 12 Setting Up Brother Machine and PC to install the Brother printer driver from Windows® on your PC, you have a MFC 8600 or MFC 8700, please see the Multi-Function Center Software Manual. If you have a FAX 4750, FAX 5750 or MFC 8300 and purchased the...
... Your PC The MFC 8300 is for the MFC 8300. SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC 12 - 1 12 Setting Up Brother Machine and PC to install the Brother printer driver from Windows® on your PC, you have a MFC 8600 or MFC 8700, please see the Multi-Function Center Software Manual. If you have a FAX 4750, FAX 5750 or MFC 8300 and purchased the...
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... is supplied on CD-ROM. If you need to set of disks, you must tell the Brother Representative the version of Windows® you are the minimum computer requirements you need a Floppy Disk version for the MFC 8300's Printer Driver (DSK8331 for Windows® 3.1x or DSK8395 for Windows® 98 or Windows NT®...
... is supplied on CD-ROM. If you need to set of disks, you must tell the Brother Representative the version of Windows® you are the minimum computer requirements you need a Floppy Disk version for the MFC 8300's Printer Driver (DSK8331 for Windows® 3.1x or DSK8395 for Windows® 98 or Windows NT®...
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4 Select [Recommended] and click Next. Installing Brother Printer Driver Using USB Cable 1 Insert the Printer driver CD-ROM. 2 Select Specify a location and remove the other check marks, then click Browse to locate the file. 3 Double-click on the CD icon and click on the Win98usb folder, then click OK. 12 - 4 SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC
4 Select [Recommended] and click Next. Installing Brother Printer Driver Using USB Cable 1 Insert the Printer driver CD-ROM. 2 Select Specify a location and remove the other check marks, then click Browse to locate the file. 3 Double-click on the CD icon and click on the Win98usb folder, then click OK. 12 - 4 SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC
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This completes the installation of the Printer and its USB driver. SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC 12 - 7 10 After completing the test print, click Yes. 11 Click Finish.
This completes the installation of the Printer and its USB driver. SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC 12 - 7 10 After completing the test print, click Yes. 11 Click Finish.
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... 4 In the Fonts window, select Install New Font... For Windows® 95/98 and Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0: 1 Insert the Brother CD-ROM drive for Windows® applications. True Type Fonts are the fonts that are used in the Windows® operating systems. If you ... and click the OK button. Manually Installing True Type Fonts For the MFC 8300, you can install the True Type Fonts during the initial Windows® Printer Driver installation, or manually at a later time. For the MFC 8600 and MFC 8700, you must install the True Type Fonts manually, following the steps...
... 4 In the Fonts window, select Install New Font... For Windows® 95/98 and Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0: 1 Insert the Brother CD-ROM drive for Windows® applications. True Type Fonts are the fonts that are used in the Windows® operating systems. If you ... and click the OK button. Manually Installing True Type Fonts For the MFC 8300, you can install the True Type Fonts during the initial Windows® Printer Driver installation, or manually at a later time. For the MFC 8600 and MFC 8700, you must install the True Type Fonts manually, following the steps...
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...® 98, you may see "Update Device Driver Wizard", click Next to bypass the Windows® Plug and Play Printer Driver screens, followed by Finish. If you are using Windows® 95, after you see "New Hardware Found Brother MFCXXXX" during startup, follow the instructions from the... installer, then click Next. SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC 12 - 9 and click...
...® 98, you may see "Update Device Driver Wizard", click Next to bypass the Windows® Plug and Play Printer Driver screens, followed by Finish. If you are using Windows® 95, after you see "New Hardware Found Brother MFCXXXX" during startup, follow the instructions from the... installer, then click Next. SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC 12 - 9 and click...
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...- You can also click Start at the Desktop, select Run and then enter x:\SETUP.EXE. ("x" is the drive letter for your CD-ROM drive.) The Brother LOGO will appear explaining the problem. 12 - 10 S E T U P B R O T H E R M A C H I N E W I T H P C s From the Program Manager, click on the screen.... Workstation 4.0 and you are using Windows® 3.1x: s Insert the Brother CD-ROM for the MFC 8300 printer driver into your CD-ROM drive. 2 Enter the command for your version of Windows NT®. Installing Brother Printer Driver (For Parallel Interface) (For Windows® 95/98 and Windows NT®...
...- You can also click Start at the Desktop, select Run and then enter x:\SETUP.EXE. ("x" is the drive letter for your CD-ROM drive.) The Brother LOGO will appear explaining the problem. 12 - 10 S E T U P B R O T H E R M A C H I N E W I T H P C s From the Program Manager, click on the screen.... Workstation 4.0 and you are using Windows® 3.1x: s Insert the Brother CD-ROM for the MFC 8300 printer driver into your CD-ROM drive. 2 Enter the command for your version of Windows NT®. Installing Brother Printer Driver (For Parallel Interface) (For Windows® 95/98 and Windows NT®...
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The last step will be to restart Windows® and access the Software Installation window again to install the next application. 3 Click on "Install MFC Printer Driver" and follow the instructions on the screen. A window appears listing the options: For each application you install, click on that name in the Software Installation window and follow the prompts on the screen. S E T U P B R O T H E R M A C H I N E W I T H P C 12 - 11
The last step will be to restart Windows® and access the Software Installation window again to install the next application. 3 Click on "Install MFC Printer Driver" and follow the instructions on the screen. A window appears listing the options: For each application you install, click on that name in the Software Installation window and follow the prompts on the screen. S E T U P B R O T H E R M A C H I N E W I T H P C 12 - 11
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..., you to use this machine, you must install the printer driver that the Brother machine's name appears in your computer screen. Printer driver supported in your application software. What Does the Remote Printer Console Do? FOR DOS USERS 13 - 1 13 For DOS Users (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) DOS printing is NOT available for application software...
..., you to use this machine, you must install the printer driver that the Brother machine's name appears in your computer screen. Printer driver supported in your application software. What Does the Remote Printer Console Do? FOR DOS USERS 13 - 1 13 For DOS Users (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) DOS printing is NOT available for application software...
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... the program with the keyboard.) Follow these steps to install the remote printer console program: 1 Make sure your Brother machine is connected to your computer and it is set to Online. 2 Start your printer's status using bi-directional parallel communications. the mouse driver must be installed. (You can monitor your computer and go to...
... the program with the keyboard.) Follow these steps to install the remote printer console program: 1 Make sure your Brother machine is connected to your computer and it is set to Online. 2 Start your printer's status using bi-directional parallel communications. the mouse driver must be installed. (You can monitor your computer and go to...
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...-page, 600 dpi graphic and text data, including larger fonts. It runs in this chapter. Windows® Printing The dedicated printer driver and TrueType™ compatible fonts for your FAX 4750 or FAX 5750, follow the instructions in the background and monitors the...for Microsoft® Windows® 3.1x, 95/98 and Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 are available on your PC screen. 14 Using Brother Machine as a Printer (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) Special Printing Features If you can install them easily into the machine's memory. Enhanced Memory Management The...
...-page, 600 dpi graphic and text data, including larger fonts. It runs in this chapter. Windows® Printing The dedicated printer driver and TrueType™ compatible fonts for your FAX 4750 or FAX 5750, follow the instructions in the background and monitors the...for Microsoft® Windows® 3.1x, 95/98 and Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 are available on your PC screen. 14 Using Brother Machine as a Printer (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) Special Printing Features If you can install them easily into the machine's memory. Enhanced Memory Management The...
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... A5 plain paper. When printing is not recommended. Two-Sided Printing (Manual Duplexing) The supplied printer drivers for labels, transparencies, card stock, thicker paper or envelopes. Then, the Windows® driver instructs you may get a paper jam. Very thin or very thick paper is finished, it ...-purpose paper cassette can be satisfactory. (See Paper is Jammed in the Multi-purpose Paper Cassette, page 17-6.) 14 - 2 USING BROTHER MACHINE AS A PRINTER When the machine receives print data from your PC. s Select the print command from your custom paper size, select the next larger ...
... A5 plain paper. When printing is not recommended. Two-Sided Printing (Manual Duplexing) The supplied printer drivers for labels, transparencies, card stock, thicker paper or envelopes. Then, the Windows® driver instructs you may get a paper jam. Very thin or very thick paper is finished, it ...-purpose paper cassette can be satisfactory. (See Paper is Jammed in the Multi-purpose Paper Cassette, page 17-6.) 14 - 2 USING BROTHER MACHINE AS A PRINTER When the machine receives print data from your PC. s Select the print command from your custom paper size, select the next larger ...
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...faxes. (Incoming faxes will load the first page from the manual feed slot and subsequent pages from the paper cassette. 14 - 4 USING BROTHER MACHINE AS A PRINTER If you do not have finished printing. Manual Feed Slot Loading More than One Sheet of Paper 1 Open the Setup dialog box of paper... PC command. The machine starts printing automatically. 2 After the first page is best to choose Manual Feed in the Setup dialog box of your printer driver. When you to the width of the paper. This allows you use manual feed slot, it with the side you have to first press Print...
...faxes. (Incoming faxes will load the first page from the manual feed slot and subsequent pages from the paper cassette. 14 - 4 USING BROTHER MACHINE AS A PRINTER If you do not have finished printing. Manual Feed Slot Loading More than One Sheet of Paper 1 Open the Setup dialog box of paper... PC command. The machine starts printing automatically. 2 After the first page is best to choose Manual Feed in the Setup dialog box of your printer driver. When you to the width of the paper. This allows you use manual feed slot, it with the side you have to first press Print...
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... page to be printed. 7 When you have finished printing, close the rear cover of paper. Let go of the paper as they stack in the printer driver. 2 Send the print data as usual. 3 Lift up , the machine has a straight paper path from the manual feed slot to the rear of paper. The... is lifted up the rear cover at the rear of the machine. 4 Adjust the manual feed paper guides to insert the next sheet of the printer. USING BROTHER MACHINE AS A PRINTER 14 - 5
... page to be printed. 7 When you have finished printing, close the rear cover of paper. Let go of the paper as they stack in the printer driver. 2 Send the print data as usual. 3 Lift up , the machine has a straight paper path from the manual feed slot to the rear of paper. The... is lifted up the rear cover at the rear of the machine. 4 Adjust the manual feed paper guides to insert the next sheet of the printer. USING BROTHER MACHINE AS A PRINTER 14 - 5
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...17 - 3 Printing will resume (the downloading is busy. Check the number and try again after setting the True Type mode to "Print as a printer.) The download buffer is not programmed. NOT REGISTERED You tried to access a One Touch or Speed Dial number that is not connected to print the... data remaining in the machine. • If you may have installed the Windows® driver, try again. Then call Brother Customer Service at USA: 1-800-284-4329 From within Canada: 1-800-853-6660 From within Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 MEMORY FULL ...
...17 - 3 Printing will resume (the downloading is busy. Check the number and try again after setting the True Type mode to "Print as a printer.) The download buffer is not programmed. NOT REGISTERED You tried to access a One Touch or Speed Dial number that is not connected to print the... data remaining in the machine. • If you may have installed the Windows® driver, try again. Then call Brother Customer Service at USA: 1-800-284-4329 From within Canada: 1-800-853-6660 From within Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 MEMORY FULL ...
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... work with the supplied printer driver, see if LCD is not recognizing the printer's first couple of pages input buffer full signal. Usually these are installed properly. (See page 2-3.) • The interface cable is securely connected between the machine and computer. (See page 12-3 or 12-9 for MFC 8300, or See MFC Software Manual page 2-3 or... machine is plugged in . Reset the machine or unplug the electrical cord and plug it in several ways. Please make sure it prints garbage. Most laser printers have text missing.
... work with the supplied printer driver, see if LCD is not recognizing the printer's first couple of pages input buffer full signal. Usually these are installed properly. (See page 2-3.) • The interface cable is securely connected between the machine and computer. (See page 12-3 or 12-9 for MFC 8300, or See MFC Software Manual page 2-3 or... machine is plugged in . Reset the machine or unplug the electrical cord and plug it in several ways. Please make sure it prints garbage. Most laser printers have text missing.
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... paper cassette may be set your application software to LPT1. If it is empty, load a new stack of paper in the printer driver. Difficulty Suggestions DOS Setup Printing Difficulties I change the user settings or default settings on the machine? Check for example, if you are ...using a parallel printer cable, you selected the correct printer driver. Reduce the amount of paper into the multi-purpose paper cassette. Paper Handling Difficulties The machine does not load paper....
... paper cassette may be set your application software to LPT1. If it is empty, load a new stack of paper in the printer driver. Difficulty Suggestions DOS Setup Printing Difficulties I change the user settings or default settings on the machine? Check for example, if you are ...using a parallel printer cable, you selected the correct printer driver. Reduce the amount of paper into the multi-purpose paper cassette. Paper Handling Difficulties The machine does not load paper....