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...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...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... Windows® 3.1x) DSK8395 (Floppy Disks, Windows® 95/98) PCI-3CD (For CD-ROM Drive) PCI3D31 (Floppy Disks, Windows® 3.1x) PCI3D95 (Floppy Disks, Windows...
...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...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... Windows® 3.1x) DSK8395 (Floppy Disks, Windows® 95/98) PCI-3CD (For CD-ROM Drive) PCI3D31 (Floppy Disks, Windows® 3.1x) PCI3D95 (Floppy Disks, Windows...
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...; Workstation Version 4.0 12-8 For 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...
...; Workstation Version 4.0 12-8 For 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...
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...Printer Jam 17-5 Paper is Jammed in the Multi-purpose Paper Cassette ....... 17-6 Paper is Jammed near the Drum Unit 17-6 Paper is Jammed in the Fuser Unit 17-6 If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine 17-7 Difficulties Setting up the Software (For Windows...® 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...
...Printer Jam 17-5 Paper is Jammed in the Multi-purpose Paper Cassette ....... 17-6 Paper is Jammed near the Drum Unit 17-6 Paper is Jammed in the Fuser Unit 17-6 If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine 17-7 Difficulties Setting up the Software (For Windows...® 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...
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... can print from Windows® on your computer and to install the Brother printer driver from the bundled CD-ROM If you must first follow the steps in 1 multi-function center. Using the Brother Machine with Your PC The MFC 8300 is for the MFC 8300. 12 Setting Up Brother Machine and PC to Work Together (For MFC 8300 Only) This chapter...
... can print from Windows® on your computer and to install the Brother printer driver from the bundled CD-ROM If you must first follow the steps in 1 multi-function center. Using the Brother Machine with Your PC The MFC 8300 is for the MFC 8300. 12 Setting Up Brother Machine and PC to Work Together (For MFC 8300 Only) This chapter...
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... set up and operate the MFC as a printer. Before You Install Brother Printer Driver If You Don't Have a CD-ROM Drive All software is less than 6 feet (1.8 meters) long, or USB cable. If 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® Workstation Version 4.0 (32MB...
... set up and operate the MFC as a printer. Before You Install Brother Printer Driver If You Don't Have a CD-ROM Drive All software is less than 6 feet (1.8 meters) long, or USB cable. If 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® Workstation Version 4.0 (32MB...
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Manually Installing True Type Fonts For the MFC 8300, you install the Brother True Type Fonts, more types of fonts will be available for Windows® applications. True Type Fonts are the fonts that are used in the Windows® operating systems. If you must install the True Type ... 6 Select the fonts you can install the True Type Fonts during the initial Windows® Printer Driver installation, or manually at a later time. For Windows® 95/98 and Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0: 1 Insert the Brother CD-ROM drive for True Type Fonts. 2 In the Program Manager, double-...
Manually Installing True Type Fonts For the MFC 8300, you install the Brother True Type Fonts, more types of fonts will be available for Windows® applications. True Type Fonts are the fonts that are used in the Windows® operating systems. If you must install the True Type ... 6 Select the fonts you can install the True Type Fonts during the initial Windows® Printer Driver installation, or manually at a later time. For Windows® 95/98 and Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0: 1 Insert the Brother CD-ROM drive for True Type Fonts. 2 In the Program Manager, double-...
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...Do not install a driver (Windows® will not display this dialog box again. -OR- Connecting Brother Machine to PC With Bundled Parallel Cable You must connect the Brother machine to your PC and turning it appears on , plug in the electrical cord of the Brother machine. Click Finish when...using Windows® 95, after you see the "Add New Hardware Wizard" during startup. For the location of the machine and secure the connection with the two screws. SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC 12 - 9 If you connect Brother machine to bypass the Windows® Plug and Play Printer Driver ...
...Do not install a driver (Windows® will not display this dialog box again. -OR- Connecting Brother Machine to PC With Bundled Parallel Cable You must connect the Brother machine to your PC and turning it appears on , plug in the electrical cord of the Brother machine. Click Finish when...using Windows® 95, after you see the "Add New Hardware Wizard" during startup. For the location of the machine and secure the connection with the two screws. SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC 12 - 9 If you connect Brother machine to bypass the Windows® Plug and Play Printer Driver ...
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... MFL Pro!! Installing Brother Printer Driver (For Parallel Interface) (For Windows® 95/98 and Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 Only) 1 Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Brother MFL Pro does not support this version of Windows®: If you are using Windows® 3.1x: s Insert the Brother CD-ROM for the MFC 8300 printer driver into your CD-ROM...
... MFL Pro!! Installing Brother Printer Driver (For Parallel Interface) (For Windows® 95/98 and Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 Only) 1 Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Brother MFL Pro does not support this version of Windows®: If you are using Windows® 3.1x: s Insert the Brother CD-ROM for the MFC 8300 printer driver into your CD-ROM...
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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 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.
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...program) and runs in Windows®, exit and return to the DOS prompt. 3 Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 4 At the DOS prompt (C:\>) type x: (Substitute the drive letter of your CD- the mouse driver must be installed. (You can monitor your printer's status using bi-... Enter. x:\>CD DOS 6 Type RPCSETUP and press Enter. Printer Status Monitor Program This utility program can also operate 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...
...program) and runs in Windows®, exit and return to the DOS prompt. 3 Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 4 At the DOS prompt (C:\>) type x: (Substitute the drive letter of your CD- the mouse driver must be installed. (You can monitor your printer's status using bi-... Enter. x:\>CD DOS 6 Type RPCSETUP and press Enter. Printer Status Monitor Program This utility program can also operate 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...
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... supports HP LaserJet IIP printer emulation mode. USING BROTHER MACHINE AS A PRINTER 14 - 1 14 Using Brother Machine as a Printer (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) Special Printing Features If you purchased the optional Multi-Function Link® Pro accessory (PCI-3CD) for your FAX 4750 or FAX 5750, follow the instructions in Windows® applications, and allows...
... supports HP LaserJet IIP printer emulation mode. USING BROTHER MACHINE AS A PRINTER 14 - 1 14 Using Brother Machine as a Printer (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) Special Printing Features If you purchased the optional Multi-Function Link® Pro accessory (PCI-3CD) for your FAX 4750 or FAX 5750, follow the instructions in Windows® applications, and allows...
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...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 Your PC sends a print command and data to print the next page automatically. If your application software does not support your ... page 2-5.) Use the manual feed slot for Windows® 3.1x, 95/98 and Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 enable manual duplex printing. (For more pages, the machine begins to the machine. Two-Sided Printing (Manual Duplexing) The supplied printer drivers for labels, transparencies, card stock, thicker paper...
...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 Your PC sends a print command and data to print the next page automatically. If your application software does not support your ... page 2-5.) Use the manual feed slot for Windows® 3.1x, 95/98 and Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 enable manual duplex printing. (For more pages, the machine begins to the machine. Two-Sided Printing (Manual Duplexing) The supplied printer drivers for labels, transparencies, card stock, thicker paper...
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... Shift and Test/Reset -OR-Stop it is printed, the screen displays: MANUAL FEED PRESS FF/CONT Insert the next sheet of the Windows® printer driver and select Manual Feed in the Paper Source section. Insert the sheet of paper for Portrait (vertical) or Landscape (horizontal), with a ...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 The machine starts printing automatically. 2 After the first page is best to resume printing. 3 Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until you do not...
... Shift and Test/Reset -OR-Stop it is printed, the screen displays: MANUAL FEED PRESS FF/CONT Insert the next sheet of the Windows® printer driver and select Manual Feed in the Paper Source section. Insert the sheet of paper for Portrait (vertical) or Landscape (horizontal), with a ...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 The machine starts printing automatically. 2 After the first page is best to resume printing. 3 Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until you do not...
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... Do not pull paper out until fed properly or document you may have installed the Windows® driver, try again. Or, you see page 17-5. Printing will resume (the downloading is not programmed. Then call Brother Customer Service at USA: 1-800-284-4329 From within Canada: 1-800-853-6660 ... does not answer or is full. MACHINE ERROR XX Machine has a mechanical problem. was too long. NOT REGISTERED You tried to "Print as a printer.) The download buffer is busy. Press FF/Cont . Turn the power off. Set up the One Touch or Speed Dial number. (See pages 7-1~2.)...
... Do not pull paper out until fed properly or document you may have installed the Windows® driver, try again. Or, you see page 17-5. Printing will resume (the downloading is not programmed. Then call Brother Customer Service at USA: 1-800-284-4329 From within Canada: 1-800-853-6660 ... does not answer or is full. MACHINE ERROR XX Machine has a mechanical problem. was too long. NOT REGISTERED You tried to "Print as a printer.) The download buffer is busy. Press FF/Cont . Turn the power off. Set up the One Touch or Speed Dial number. (See pages 7-1~2.)...
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...between the machine and computer. (See page 12-3 or 12-9 for MFC 8300, or See MFC Software Manual page 2-3 or 2-10 for this. The machine received a ...MFC 8600 and MFC 8700.) • Check to reduce the complexity of your application software. 17 - 10 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E Windows® Setup Printing Difficulties My headers or footers appear when I print them. Most laser printers... the Windows® printer driver is set up when I view my document on the screen but do not up to correctly, then some connect the printer cable ...
...between the machine and computer. (See page 12-3 or 12-9 for MFC 8300, or See MFC Software Manual page 2-3 or 2-10 for this. The machine received a ...MFC 8600 and MFC 8700.) • Check to reduce the complexity of your application software. 17 - 10 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E Windows® Setup Printing Difficulties My headers or footers appear when I print them. Most laser printers... the Windows® printer driver is set up when I view my document on the screen but do not up to correctly, then some connect the printer cable ...
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...shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with a new one . A possible cause is that you select the appropriate media type in the printer driver. In this problem. Try rocking them from side to replace it is necessary to side. The drum unit is placed on printed page. Example of... will cause this case, replace the drum unit with the toner cartridge installed. Make sure that the toner cartridge is printed on the scanner window. Markings may occur if the machine has not been used for a long time. Certain environmental conditions such as it may be that meets ...
...shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with a new one . A possible cause is that you select the appropriate media type in the printer driver. In this problem. Try rocking them from side to replace it is necessary to side. The drum unit is placed on printed page. Example of... will cause this case, replace the drum unit with the toner cartridge installed. Make sure that the toner cartridge is printed on the scanner window. Markings may occur if the machine has not been used for a long time. Certain environmental conditions such as it may be that meets ...
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.... The bi-directional communication may not work if the printer drivers for your machine's Brother printer drivers may be installed into your Windows® software. In this case, please install the Brother printer drivers again or copy BI-DI.386 from the Add menu in the Windows® Printer Driver for these models. Brother HL-6/6V/10h/630series/660series/960/1260/WL-660...
.... The bi-directional communication may not work if the printer drivers for your machine's Brother printer drivers may be installed into your Windows® software. In this case, please install the Brother printer drivers again or copy BI-DI.386 from the Add menu in the Windows® Printer Driver for these models. Brother HL-6/6V/10h/630series/660series/960/1260/WL-660...
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...driver by running the NECDELET.EXE file in Disk 1 that you do a back-up before you will be able to make these modifications effective. Look for the following statement in the [386Enh] section: [386Enh] device=wpsljvpd.386 : : WPSLPT1=1 Then disable this function, by double-clicking the Un-install Status window in the Windows... Then, open the "system.ini" file using the "Notepad" application. HP LaserJet series II, IID, IIP, IIP+, III, IIID or IIIP: If Microsoft Windows® Printing System is included with NEC printers. 17 - 16 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N...
...driver by running the NECDELET.EXE file in Disk 1 that you do a back-up before you will be able to make these modifications effective. Look for the following statement in the [386Enh] section: [386Enh] device=wpsljvpd.386 : : WPSLPT1=1 Then disable this function, by double-clicking the Un-install Status window in the Windows... Then, open the "system.ini" file using the "Notepad" application. HP LaserJet series II, IID, IIP, IIP+, III, IIID or IIIP: If Microsoft Windows® Printing System is included with NEC printers. 17 - 16 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N...
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... 4.0 driver supporting Brother Native Compression mode and bi-directional capability Interface Bi-directional parallel (IEEE-1284); Printer Specifications Emulation Brother Printing System for Windows® and emulation mode of HP LaserJet IIP (PCL level 4, only for Windows® on the on CD-ROM bundled CD-ROM S-2 S P E C I F I C AT I O N S USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface Using Windows® 98 Only: (MFC 8300, MFC...
... 4.0 driver supporting Brother Native Compression mode and bi-directional capability Interface Bi-directional parallel (IEEE-1284); Printer Specifications Emulation Brother Printing System for Windows® and emulation mode of HP LaserJet IIP (PCL level 4, only for Windows® on the on CD-ROM bundled CD-ROM S-2 S P E C I F I C AT I O N S USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface Using Windows® 98 Only: (MFC 8300, MFC...
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... 2-9 failure 4-5 Print Priority key 14-7 printer, cleaning 17-21 printer emulation 14-1 printer jam 17-5 printing 14-1 density 5-6 difficulties 17-7 drivers for next fax 6-8 ring volume 4-5 rings, setting number of 5-2 roll over phone lines 2-12 I-4 INDEX See Brother Fax-Back System R Real Time Transmission 6-3...10-1 proof fax was sent 10-2 types of 10-1 Reset key (clear printer memory) 14-7 resolution fax (standard, Fine, Super Fine, Photo) S-1 multiple 6-12 printing S-2 setting for MFC 8300 iMac 18-1 Windows® 14-1 envelopes. See On-Line Documentation phone line difficulties 17-8 ...
... 2-9 failure 4-5 Print Priority key 14-7 printer, cleaning 17-21 printer emulation 14-1 printer jam 17-5 printing 14-1 density 5-6 difficulties 17-7 drivers for next fax 6-8 ring volume 4-5 rings, setting number of 5-2 roll over phone lines 2-12 I-4 INDEX See Brother Fax-Back System R Real Time Transmission 6-3...10-1 proof fax was sent 10-2 types of 10-1 Reset key (clear printer memory) 14-7 resolution fax (standard, Fine, Super Fine, Photo) S-1 multiple 6-12 printing S-2 setting for MFC 8300 iMac 18-1 Windows® 14-1 envelopes. See On-Line Documentation phone line difficulties 17-8 ...