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...Brother accessories and supplies available for purchase.) USA: 1-888-879-3232 (voice) From within 1-800-668-2768 (voice) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) 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 ...Cassette #2 (For FAX 4750 and MFC 8600 only) Network (LAN) Board (For FAX 5750 and MFC 8700 only) Power Protector for A/C Power and Phone Line Surges and Voltage Spikes Quick Reference Card Operations Manual Software Manual Bundled MFC 8300 Printer Driver is available on Floppy Disks...
...Brother accessories and supplies available for purchase.) USA: 1-888-879-3232 (voice) From within 1-800-668-2768 (voice) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) 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 ...Cassette #2 (For FAX 4750 and MFC 8600 only) Network (LAN) Board (For FAX 5750 and MFC 8700 only) Power Protector for A/C Power and Phone Line Surges and Voltage Spikes Quick Reference Card Operations Manual Software Manual Bundled MFC 8300 Printer Driver is available on Floppy Disks...
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... repaired or replacement product will be returned to a Brother Authorized Service Center. What to do : Brother (or its Authorized Service Center) will be billed up to in this warranty as Toner, Drums, Ribbons, etc. What is covered: Brother warrants to the Authorized Service Center together with a... photocopy of a possible defect to state. The "Warranty Period" is shorter. After contacting the Brother Authorized Service Center, you may be...
... repaired or replacement product will be returned to a Brother Authorized Service Center. What to do : Brother (or its Authorized Service Center) will be billed up to in this warranty as Toner, Drums, Ribbons, etc. What is covered: Brother warrants to the Authorized Service Center together with a... photocopy of a possible defect to state. The "Warranty Period" is shorter. After contacting the Brother Authorized Service Center, you may be...
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... purchased within the United States, (2) this warranty as Toner, Drums, Ribbons, etc. You must call 1-800-521-2846. What is NOT covered: This warranty is 1 year from the date you purchased this product. After contacting the Brother Authorized Service Center, you may be charged up to ... other rights that performs the same functions and performs as well as the original Product. Brother reserves the right to state. BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) (For USA Only) This warranty gives you certain rights and you may ...
... purchased within the United States, (2) this warranty as Toner, Drums, Ribbons, etc. You must call 1-800-521-2846. What is NOT covered: This warranty is 1 year from the date you purchased this product. After contacting the Brother Authorized Service Center, you may be charged up to ... other rights that performs the same functions and performs as well as the original Product. Brother reserves the right to state. BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) (For USA Only) This warranty gives you certain rights and you may ...
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...laser products: Failure to remove the Toner Cartridge (and Toner Drum Unit on applicable models) during shipping. Since some Provinces do not allow the above limitation of your exclusive remedy against Brother for the name and location of liability, such limitation may not apply to you may also have other than a Brother... obtain warranty service, the MFC/Facsimile machine must be the sole liability of the MFC/Facsimile machine to Providence. Internet support: support@brother.ca or browse Brother's Web Site: www.brother.com Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. ...
...laser products: Failure to remove the Toner Cartridge (and Toner Drum Unit on applicable models) during shipping. Since some Provinces do not allow the above limitation of your exclusive remedy against Brother for the name and location of liability, such limitation may not apply to you may also have other than a Brother... obtain warranty service, the MFC/Facsimile machine must be the sole liability of the MFC/Facsimile machine to Providence. Internet support: support@brother.ca or browse Brother's Web Site: www.brother.com Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. ...
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...this Manual 1-1 Finding Information 1-1 Test Sheet Procedures (For USA Only 1-1 FAX 4750 and FAX 5750 Control Panel Overview 1-2 MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Control Panel Overview .. 1-4 About Your Machine 1-6 Fax Tones and Handshake 1-6 ECM (Error Correction Mode 1-6 2 ...Packing List 2-1 Choosing a Location 2-2 Assembly 2-3 Installing the Drum Unit Assembly (with Toner Cartridge) ....... 2-3 Attach the Trays 2-4 Connect the Paper Cassette #2 (For FAX 5750 and MFC 8700 Only 2-4 Manual Feed Slot 2-5 Paper 2-6 Acceptable Paper 2-6 Paper Capacity of Paper...
...this Manual 1-1 Finding Information 1-1 Test Sheet Procedures (For USA Only 1-1 FAX 4750 and FAX 5750 Control Panel Overview 1-2 MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Control Panel Overview .. 1-4 About Your Machine 1-6 Fax Tones and Handshake 1-6 ECM (Error Correction Mode 1-6 2 ...Packing List 2-1 Choosing a Location 2-2 Assembly 2-3 Installing the Drum Unit Assembly (with Toner Cartridge) ....... 2-3 Attach the Trays 2-4 Connect the Paper Cassette #2 (For FAX 5750 and MFC 8700 Only 2-4 Manual Feed Slot 2-5 Paper 2-6 Acceptable Paper 2-6 Paper Capacity of Paper...
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Do You Have a FAX or MFC 3-1 Function Selection Table 3-2 4 INITIAL SETUP 4-1 Getting Started 4-1 Setting Dialing Mode (Tone/Pulse 4-1 Setting Date and Time 4-1 Setting Station ID 4-2 Entering Text 4-2... Reductions 5-4 Setting Paper Size 5-5 Setting Cassette Usage (For FAX 4750, FAX 5750, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only 5-5 Setting the Print Density 5-6 Toner Save 5-6 Advanced Receiving Operations 5-7 Operation from Extension Telephone (For FAX 4750, MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 only) or External Telephone 5-7 For FAX/TEL Mode Only 5-7 Changing Remote Codes ...
Do You Have a FAX or MFC 3-1 Function Selection Table 3-2 4 INITIAL SETUP 4-1 Getting Started 4-1 Setting Dialing Mode (Tone/Pulse 4-1 Setting Date and Time 4-1 Setting Station ID 4-2 Entering Text 4-2... Reductions 5-4 Setting Paper Size 5-5 Setting Cassette Usage (For FAX 4750, FAX 5750, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only 5-5 Setting the Print Density 5-6 Toner Save 5-6 Advanced Receiving Operations 5-7 Operation from Extension Telephone (For FAX 4750, MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 only) or External Telephone 5-7 For FAX/TEL Mode Only 5-7 Changing Remote Codes ...
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... Toner Cartridge 17-24 Replacing the Drum Unit 17-26 Checking the Drum Life 17-27 USING YOUR BROTHER MACHINE WITH YOUR APPLE® NEW 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...
... Toner Cartridge 17-24 Replacing the Drum Unit 17-26 Checking the Drum Life 17-27 USING YOUR BROTHER MACHINE WITH YOUR APPLE® NEW 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...
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... last number called. FAX 4750 and FAX 5750 Control Panel Overview 20 1 19 2 18 17 3 16 15 14 4 56 78 9 1 Toner Empty Icon The Toner icon flashes on and off when toner is used to access the "17" through options or text. Clear Deletes entered data or backs up and operate your machine.... 3 Programming Keys: Function Lets you access the function and programming mode. (Left Arrow) (Right Arrow) Moves the LCD cursor to order another toner cartridge. Set Stores a function setting into the machine.
... last number called. FAX 4750 and FAX 5750 Control Panel Overview 20 1 19 2 18 17 3 16 15 14 4 56 78 9 1 Toner Empty Icon The Toner icon flashes on and off when toner is used to access the "17" through options or text. Clear Deletes entered data or backs up and operate your machine.... 3 Programming Keys: Function Lets you access the function and programming mode. (Left Arrow) (Right Arrow) Moves the LCD cursor to order another toner cartridge. Set Stores a function setting into the machine.
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...Stores a function setting into the machine. 11 Volume High/Low Keys previously stored phone numbers. In another toner cartridge. Lets you dial stored phone numbers by machine. be able the printer mode when shift is low, so you set up one step Dials phone and fax numbers and can... the factory Displays messages to help you 'll know to order through options or text. MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Control Panel Overview 1 2 16 3 15 14 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 Toner Empty Icon 5 Shift The Toner icon flashes on and off when This key is used as a keyboard for entering 4...
...Stores a function setting into the machine. 11 Volume High/Low Keys previously stored phone numbers. In another toner cartridge. Lets you dial stored phone numbers by machine. be able the printer mode when shift is low, so you set up one step Dials phone and fax numbers and can... the factory Displays messages to help you 'll know to order through options or text. MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Control Panel Overview 1 2 16 3 15 14 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 Toner Empty Icon 5 Shift The Toner icon flashes on and off when This key is used as a keyboard for entering 4...
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...came with Extension Quick Reference Card Brother StartCard Paper Cassette #2 (For FAX 5750 and MFC 8700 Only) Operations Manual CD-ROM (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) MFC Software Manual (For MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) If an item is missing, call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284... the following items: Power Cord Telephone Handset IEEE-1284 Compliant Bi-directioned Cable (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) Handset Curled Cord Drum Unit Assembly (With free Standard Toner Cartridge - up to 3,000 pages) Document Support Telephone Wire Cord Document Tray with ...
...came with Extension Quick Reference Card Brother StartCard Paper Cassette #2 (For FAX 5750 and MFC 8700 Only) Operations Manual CD-ROM (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) MFC Software Manual (For MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) If an item is missing, call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284... the following items: Power Cord Telephone Handset IEEE-1284 Compliant Bi-directioned Cable (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) Handset Curled Cord Drum Unit Assembly (With free Standard Toner Cartridge - up to 3,000 pages) Document Support Telephone Wire Cord Document Tray with ...
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Assembly Installing the Drum Unit Assembly (with Toner Cartridge) 1 Unpack the drum unit assembly, including the toner cartridge, and gently rock it to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2-3 To prevent damage to the drum, do not expose it from side to side five or six times to light for longer than a few minutes. 2 Open the front cover of the machine. 3 Insert the drum unit assembly into the machine. 4 Close the front cover.
Assembly Installing the Drum Unit Assembly (with Toner Cartridge) 1 Unpack the drum unit assembly, including the toner cartridge, and gently rock it to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2-3 To prevent damage to the drum, do not expose it from side to side five or six times to light for longer than a few minutes. 2 Open the front cover of the machine. 3 Insert the drum unit assembly into the machine. 4 Close the front cover.
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... to ON machine for each cassette and choose the cassette you can select the size of toner cartridge. 1. PAPER 7. If cassette #2 is attached to FAX 4750, FAX 5750, MFC 8600 or MFC 8700, you can set this option. receiving. SETUP RECEIVE Function Description Factory Set 1. MF...for fax - POLLING RX 9. Reduces size of paper for each cassette. F/T RING TIME 3. Sets the time for your FAX 4750, FAX 5750 or MFC 8300, you wish to activate or deactivate ON ( 51, #51) machine from a remote location. AUTO Selects size of image. RING DELAY 2. REMOTE ...
... to ON machine for each cassette and choose the cassette you can select the size of toner cartridge. 1. PAPER 7. If cassette #2 is attached to FAX 4750, FAX 5750, MFC 8600 or MFC 8700, you can set this option. receiving. SETUP RECEIVE Function Description Factory Set 1. MF...for fax - POLLING RX 9. Reduces size of paper for each cassette. F/T RING TIME 3. Sets the time for your FAX 4750, FAX 5750 or MFC 8300, you wish to activate or deactivate ON ( 51, #51) machine from a remote location. AUTO Selects size of image. RING DELAY 2. REMOTE ...
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...default setting is OFF. 1 For the FAX, press Function , 2 , 9 . When you set Toner Save to exit. 5-6 SETUP RECEIVE Toner Save You can adjust the print density, by making your printed documents darker or lighter. 1 For the FAX. For the MFC, press Function , 1 , 2 , 9 . 2 Press or to turn ON (or OFF) ... select AUTO, CASSETTE#1 ONLY or CASSETTE#2 ONLY and press Set . 4 Press Stop to exit. Setting the Print Density You can conserve toner using this feature. For the MFC, press Function , 1 , 2 , 7 . 2 Press to make print lighter, or to make print darker. 3 Press Stop to exit. ...
...default setting is OFF. 1 For the FAX, press Function , 2 , 9 . When you set Toner Save to exit. 5-6 SETUP RECEIVE Toner Save You can adjust the print density, by making your printed documents darker or lighter. 1 For the FAX. For the MFC, press Function , 1 , 2 , 9 . 2 Press or to turn ON (or OFF) ... select AUTO, CASSETTE#1 ONLY or CASSETTE#2 ONLY and press Set . 4 Press Stop to exit. Setting the Print Density You can conserve toner using this feature. For the MFC, press Function , 1 , 2 , 7 . 2 Press to make print lighter, or to make print darker. 3 Press Stop to exit. ...
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... a new one. The drum counter was not completely closed. The machine is out of the drum You must wait and allow the unit or toner cartridge is not properly loaded in Polled Waiting mode. Close the front cover for the drum unit. Verify the other party to see what happened... your machine or telephone line. caused communications error. The temperature of paper or paper is too machine to fax or receive again or call the Brother fax-back system at USA: From within Canada: 1-800-521-2846 1-800-681-9838 Error Messages Error Message CHANGE DRUM SOON CHECK PAPER CHECK PAPER...
... a new one. The drum counter was not completely closed. The machine is out of the drum You must wait and allow the unit or toner cartridge is not properly loaded in Polled Waiting mode. Close the front cover for the drum unit. Verify the other party to see what happened... your machine or telephone line. caused communications error. The temperature of paper or paper is too machine to fax or receive again or call the Brother fax-back system at USA: From within Canada: 1-800-521-2846 1-800-681-9838 Error Messages Error Message CHANGE DRUM SOON CHECK PAPER CHECK PAPER...
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...If the machine cannot reset itself and return to the date and time prompt, it out, then close the front cover again. Please call Brother Customer Service and tell them the Machine Error number, at: USA: 1-800-284-4329 From within Canada: 1-800-853-6660 From within... Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 The paper is dirty. Order a new toner cartridge now. 17 - 4 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Error Messages Error Message PLS CLEAN DRUM PLS OPEN COVER PRINTER JAM TONER EMPTY TONER LOW Cause Action The primary corona wire of paper or paper clip, etc. installed. ...
...If the machine cannot reset itself and return to the date and time prompt, it out, then close the front cover again. Please call Brother Customer Service and tell them the Machine Error number, at: USA: 1-800-284-4329 From within Canada: 1-800-853-6660 From within... Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 The paper is dirty. Order a new toner cartridge now. 17 - 4 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Error Messages Error Message PLS CLEAN DRUM PLS OPEN COVER PRINTER JAM TONER EMPTY TONER LOW Cause Action The primary corona wire of paper or paper clip, etc. installed. ...
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After you may damage the machine and cause toner to scatter on the next printed pages. See the following diagram. When you must find out where the paper is stuck. HOT! Front view Rear view TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 17 - 5 Printer Jam Before you can clear a printer jam error, you open the front, never... the front of paper jams. WARNING Do not use force to pull the jammed paper from the paper tray because you use the machine, some internal parts are extremely HOT!
After you may damage the machine and cause toner to scatter on the next printed pages. See the following diagram. When you must find out where the paper is stuck. HOT! Front view Rear view TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 17 - 5 Printer Jam Before you can clear a printer jam error, you open the front, never... the front of paper jams. WARNING Do not use force to pull the jammed paper from the paper tray because you use the machine, some internal parts are extremely HOT!
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Paper is Jammed in the Multi-purpose Paper Cassette 1 Pull the paper cassette out of the machine, the fuser may get dirty with toner powder causing the next few copies of the jammed paper from the paper cassette. 3 Gently pull out the jammed paper. 4 Reinstall the drum unit. 5 Close ...
Paper is Jammed in the Multi-purpose Paper Cassette 1 Pull the paper cassette out of the machine, the fuser may get dirty with toner powder causing the next few copies of the jammed paper from the paper cassette. 3 Gently pull out the jammed paper. 4 Reinstall the drum unit. 5 Close ...
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...full pages of your machine. may be solved in your document to allow for MFC 8600 and MFC 8700.) • Check to reduce the complexity of a document. Please make sure it prints garbage. Most laser printers have text missing. Try to see the "Windows® Setup Printing Problems" ...back in . (See page 2-8.) • The toner cartridge and drum unit 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 2-10 for this. The...
...full pages of your machine. may be solved in your document to allow for MFC 8600 and MFC 8700.) • Check to reduce the complexity of a document. Please make sure it prints garbage. Most laser printers have text missing. Try to see the "Windows® Setup Printing Problems" ...back in . (See page 2-8.) • The toner cartridge and drum unit 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 2-10 for this. The...
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... one . Printed pages have vertical stripes. Check the machine's environment; Toner scatters and stains the printed page. Remove the drum unit and clean the machine's interior. (See Routine Maintenance, Cleaning the Printer and Cleaning the Drum Unit, on page 5-6.) Printed pages contain white ...has been factory set to occur. 17 - 12 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 clear paper See Printer Jams, on pages 17-21 and 17-22.) If you still have scattered toner and the display shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with a new one . If after cleaning, you still...
... one . Printed pages have vertical stripes. Check the machine's environment; Toner scatters and stains the printed page. Remove the drum unit and clean the machine's interior. (See Routine Maintenance, Cleaning the Printer and Cleaning the Drum Unit, on page 5-6.) Printed pages contain white ...has been factory set to occur. 17 - 12 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 clear paper See Printer Jams, on pages 17-21 and 17-22.) If you still have scattered toner and the display shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with a new one . If after cleaning, you still...
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...unit with a clean soft cloth. (See Routine Maintenance, Cleaning the Printer and Cleaning the Drum Unit, on the scanner window. Adjust the print conditions by themselves. Make sure that the toner cartridge is necessary to replace it may clear a blurred page by excessive... exposure to Routine Maintenance, Cleaning the Printer and Cleaning the Drum Unit, on the page. Make sure that you...
...unit with a clean soft cloth. (See Routine Maintenance, Cleaning the Printer and Cleaning the Drum Unit, on the scanner window. Adjust the print conditions by themselves. Make sure that the toner cartridge is necessary to replace it may clear a blurred page by excessive... exposure to Routine Maintenance, Cleaning the Printer and Cleaning the Drum Unit, on the page. Make sure that you...