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...manufacturer's specifications for new products. or (iv) the warranty period on the original Product, plus an additional thirty (30) days. BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE (USA Only) This warranty gives you certain rights and you may also have been used with ...but not limited to you for consumable items, such as Print Heads, Toner, Drums, Ink Cartridges, Print Cartridges, Refill Ribbons, Therma PLUS Paper and Thermal Paper, etc. After contacting the Brother Authorized Service Center, you and must call 1-800-5212846. You must return (or be required...
...manufacturer's specifications for new products. or (iv) the warranty period on the original Product, plus an additional thirty (30) days. BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE (USA Only) This warranty gives you certain rights and you may also have been used with ...but not limited to you for consumable items, such as Print Heads, Toner, Drums, Ink Cartridges, Print Cartridges, Refill Ribbons, Therma PLUS Paper and Thermal Paper, etc. After contacting the Brother Authorized Service Center, you and must call 1-800-5212846. You must return (or be required...
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For laser products: Failure to remove the Toner Cartridge (and Toner Drum Unit on applicable models) during shipping will cause severe damage to the MFC/Facsimile and will VOID the Warranty. (Refer to your nearest Authorized Service Center call 6856464. No oral or written ...location of your Operation Manual for proper packaging.) For ink-jet products: Do not remove the ink cartridges during shipping. Internet support: support@brother.ca or browse Brother's Web Site: www.brother.com Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1 Rue Hôtel de Ville Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, QC H9B 3H6 We...
For laser products: Failure to remove the Toner Cartridge (and Toner Drum Unit on applicable models) during shipping will cause severe damage to the MFC/Facsimile and will VOID the Warranty. (Refer to your nearest Authorized Service Center call 6856464. No oral or written ...location of your Operation Manual for proper packaging.) For ink-jet products: Do not remove the ink cartridges during shipping. Internet support: support@brother.ca or browse Brother's Web Site: www.brother.com Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1 Rue Hôtel de Ville Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, QC H9B 3H6 We...
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...in this Manual 1-1 Test Sheet Procedure and Product Registration (For USA Only 1-2 To Complete Your MFC-8500 Registration On-Line (For USA Only 1-2 MFC-8500 Control Panel Overview 1-3 About Fax Machines 1-5 Custom Features 1-5 Do You Have Voice Mail on... Correction Mode 1-6 2 Assembly and Connections 2-1 Packing List 2-1 Choosing a Location 2-2 Assembly 2-3 Installing the Drum Unit Assembly (with Toner Cartridge 2-3 Attaching the Trays 2-4 Connecting Paper Cassette #2 (Option 2-4 Manual Feed Slot 2-5 Paper 2-6 Acceptable Paper 2-6 Paper Capacity of Paper ...
...in this Manual 1-1 Test Sheet Procedure and Product Registration (For USA Only 1-2 To Complete Your MFC-8500 Registration On-Line (For USA Only 1-2 MFC-8500 Control Panel Overview 1-3 About Fax Machines 1-5 Custom Features 1-5 Do You Have Voice Mail on... Correction Mode 1-6 2 Assembly and Connections 2-1 Packing List 2-1 Choosing a Location 2-2 Assembly 2-3 Installing the Drum Unit Assembly (with Toner Cartridge 2-3 Attaching the Trays 2-4 Connecting Paper Cassette #2 (Option 2-4 Manual Feed Slot 2-5 Paper 2-6 Acceptable Paper 2-6 Paper Capacity of Paper ...
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...-13 Routine Maintenance 22-16 Cleaning the Document Scanner 22-16 Cleaning the Printer 22-16 Cleaning the Drum Unit 22-17 Replacing the Toner Cartridge 22-18 Toner Empty Indicator 22-18 Replacing the Drum Unit 22-21 Checking the Drum Life 22-22 23 Glossary G-1 24 Specifications S-1 Product Description...
...-13 Routine Maintenance 22-16 Cleaning the Document Scanner 22-16 Cleaning the Printer 22-16 Cleaning the Drum Unit 22-17 Replacing the Toner Cartridge 22-18 Toner Empty Indicator 22-18 Replacing the Drum Unit 22-21 Checking the Drum Life 22-22 23 Glossary G-1 24 Specifications S-1 Product Description...
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MFC-8500 Control Panel Overview 3 2 1 17 4 16 15 5 14 67 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 Toner Empty Icon The Toner icon flashes on . 2 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Displays messages to start scanning a text document. You will convert it to editable text and display it up automatically as an attachment. 6 One Touch Dial Keys.../OCR Press this key to scan a color picture into the machine. (Left Arrow) (Right Arrow) Moves the LCD cursor to order another toner cartridge. Clear Deletes entered data or backs up and operate your word processor application for viewing and editing.
MFC-8500 Control Panel Overview 3 2 1 17 4 16 15 5 14 67 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 Toner Empty Icon The Toner icon flashes on . 2 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Displays messages to start scanning a text document. You will convert it to editable text and display it up automatically as an attachment. 6 One Touch Dial Keys.../OCR Press this key to scan a color picture into the machine. (Left Arrow) (Right Arrow) Moves the LCD cursor to order another toner cartridge. Clear Deletes entered data or backs up and operate your word processor application for viewing and editing.
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...2 Packing List Make sure you transport the machine, use the packing materials that came with Extension Drum Unit Assembly (With free Standard Toner Cartridge - ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2-1 up to 3,000 pages) Document Support Multi-purpose Paper Cassette Owner's Manual CD-ROM Quick Setup Guide Note If... an item is missing, call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284-4329 (In USA), 1-877-BROTHER (In Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (In Montreal). Whenever you have the following items: Power Cord Telephone...
...2 Packing List Make sure you transport the machine, use the packing materials that came with Extension Drum Unit Assembly (With free Standard Toner Cartridge - ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2-1 up to 3,000 pages) Document Support Multi-purpose Paper Cassette Owner's Manual CD-ROM Quick Setup Guide Note If... an item is missing, call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284-4329 (In USA), 1-877-BROTHER (In Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (In Montreal). Whenever you have the following items: Power Cord Telephone...
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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. 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 AND CONNECTIONS 2-3
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. 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 AND CONNECTIONS 2-3
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...PRINT DENSITY - + 7. Page 4-7 4-8 4-8 4-8 See French Manual 5-2 5-2 5-3 5-5 5-3 5-4 5-7 5-8 Note The factory setting (option) is connected to machine for PC receiving of rings before MFC answers in FAX/TEL, FAX, MANUAL, or TAD mode. TONER SAVE ON - RING DELAY 00 01 02 03 04 2. REMOTE CODE OFF ON ( 51, #51...OFF ON OFF Descriptions Changes for "double-ring" in bold. FAX 1. You can also personalize these codes. Reduces size of toner cartridge. Turn ON if PC is shown in FAX/TEL mode. POLLING RX ON 8. Sets the time for Daylight Savings Time automatically. ...
...PRINT DENSITY - + 7. Page 4-7 4-8 4-8 4-8 See French Manual 5-2 5-2 5-3 5-5 5-3 5-4 5-7 5-8 Note The factory setting (option) is connected to machine for PC receiving of rings before MFC answers in FAX/TEL, FAX, MANUAL, or TAD mode. TONER SAVE ON - RING DELAY 00 01 02 03 04 2. REMOTE CODE OFF ON ( 51, #51...OFF ON OFF Descriptions Changes for "double-ring" in bold. FAX 1. You can also personalize these codes. Reduces size of toner cartridge. Turn ON if PC is shown in FAX/TEL mode. POLLING RX ON 8. Sets the time for Daylight Savings Time automatically. ...
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...BROTHER In Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 OUT OF MEMORY (May occur when the machine is not connected to "Print as Graphics" in the PRINT menu of your application software. • Reduce the print resolution or reduce the complexity of the drum unit or toner cartridge... that you have reached a number that is used as a printer) Machine memory capacity has been exceeded. • If you accessed is busy. Set up the One Touch or Speed Dial number. (See Pages 7-1, 7-2.) 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 22 - 2 You must wait and allow the machine to see ...
...BROTHER In Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 OUT OF MEMORY (May occur when the machine is not connected to "Print as Graphics" in the PRINT menu of your application software. • Reduce the print resolution or reduce the complexity of the drum unit or toner cartridge... that you have reached a number that is used as a printer) Machine memory capacity has been exceeded. • If you accessed is busy. Set up the One Touch or Speed Dial number. (See Pages 7-1, 7-2.) 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 22 - 2 You must wait and allow the machine to see ...
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...the toner is depleted and the machine is blinking, you see page 22-4. Order a new toner cartridge now. 22 - 3 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 If you can still print. Replace the toner cartridge with a new one. (See Page 22-18.) If the LCD shows TONER LOW and the Toner Empty LED on .... Toner is used up and printing is jammed in the machine. Please call Brother Customer Service and tell them the Machine Error number at: In USA: 1-800-284-4329 In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER In Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 The paper is not possible. If the error...
...the toner is depleted and the machine is blinking, you see page 22-4. Order a new toner cartridge now. 22 - 3 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 If you can still print. Replace the toner cartridge with a new one. (See Page 22-18.) If the LCD shows TONER LOW and the Toner Empty LED on .... Toner is used up and printing is jammed in the machine. Please call Brother Customer Service and tell them the Machine Error number at: In USA: 1-800-284-4329 In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER In Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 The paper is not possible. If the error...
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... primary corona wire for printing is common to all devices that the second call , by switching to clear the line. Make sure the Brother TWAIN Driver is sending or receiving a fax, the signal can verify that send and receive information on a single, shared line with your... other custom features on a single phone line with custom features. Copy Vertical streaks appear Quality in . (See Page 2-9.) • The toner cartridge and drum unit are having a telephone conversation and a fax communication signal comes through the line while your machine is selected as the primary source....
... primary corona wire for printing is common to all devices that the second call , by switching to clear the line. Make sure the Brother TWAIN Driver is sending or receiving a fax, the signal can verify that send and receive information on a single, shared line with your... other custom features on a single phone line with custom features. Copy Vertical streaks appear Quality in . (See Page 2-9.) • The toner cartridge and drum unit are having a telephone conversation and a fax communication signal comes through the line while your machine is selected as the primary source....
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... with toner or have white sports in black text and graphic areas. After cleaning, if the printed pages are stained corona with a new one . Conditions such as it will cause this print defect to Routine Maintenance, Cleaning the Printer and Cleaning the Drum Unit, on the page....machine's interior and the primary corona wire of paper does not remain on Pages 22-16 and 22-17.) Make sure that the toner cartridge is printed black. Check the machine's environment; Difficulty Suggestions Printed pages contain white stripes. may be damaged. Printed pages are still black or...
... with toner or have white sports in black text and graphic areas. After cleaning, if the printed pages are stained corona with a new one . Conditions such as it will cause this print defect to Routine Maintenance, Cleaning the Printer and Cleaning the Drum Unit, on the page....machine's interior and the primary corona wire of paper does not remain on Pages 22-16 and 22-17.) Make sure that the toner cartridge is printed black. Check the machine's environment; Difficulty Suggestions Printed pages contain white stripes. may be damaged. Printed pages are still black or...
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...and 22-17.) If a blurred page occurs after cleaning and the display shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with the toner cartridge installed. Adjust the print conditions by wiping the scanner windows with a clean soft cloth. (See Routine Maintenance, Cleaning the Printer and Cleaning...horizontal surface. A possible cause is that the drum was marked or damaged by themselves. You must then replace the drum unit with a new one . Rough surfaces or thick media can cause a ghost image. In this condition to replace it may disappear by excessive exposure to light. Printed...
...and 22-17.) If a blurred page occurs after cleaning and the display shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with the toner cartridge installed. Adjust the print conditions by wiping the scanner windows with a clean soft cloth. (See Routine Maintenance, Cleaning the Printer and Cleaning...horizontal surface. A possible cause is that the drum was marked or damaged by themselves. You must then replace the drum unit with a new one . Rough surfaces or thick media can cause a ghost image. In this condition to replace it may disappear by excessive exposure to light. Printed...
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..., which would void the machine's warranty. 1 Remove the telephone line cord and unplug MFC from the modular jack of the Brother machine. 22 - 13 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 Leave the toner cartridge installed in the drum unit. 4 Place the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly into the plastic bag and seal the bag. 5 Close the front cover. Remove... #2 is connected, unplug the modular cable from the AC outlet. 2 Open the front cover. 3 Remove the drum unit. Caution Remove the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly.
..., which would void the machine's warranty. 1 Remove the telephone line cord and unplug MFC from the modular jack of the Brother machine. 22 - 13 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 Leave the toner cartridge installed in the drum unit. 4 Place the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly into the plastic bag and seal the bag. 5 Close the front cover. Remove... #2 is connected, unplug the modular cable from the AC outlet. 2 Open the front cover. 3 Remove the drum unit. Caution Remove the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly.
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...good idea to keep them , consult Brother Customer Service. The machine is low. LCD Toner Empty Icon The Toner Empty icon appears and the LCD shows TONER EMPTY. When discarding used toner cartridge according to indicate the toner is supplied with a standard toner cartridge that you clean the machine when you..., the display shows TONER LOW. We recommend that must be replaced after approximately 3,000 pages. Toner Empty Indicator When the toner cartridge is running low, the LCD shows TONER LOW and the Toner Empty icon on the control panel flashes on your machine will not...
...good idea to keep them , consult Brother Customer Service. The machine is low. LCD Toner Empty Icon The Toner Empty icon appears and the LCD shows TONER EMPTY. When discarding used toner cartridge according to indicate the toner is supplied with a standard toner cartridge that you clean the machine when you..., the display shows TONER LOW. We recommend that must be replaced after approximately 3,000 pages. Toner Empty Indicator When the toner cartridge is running low, the LCD shows TONER LOW and the Toner Empty icon on the control panel flashes on your machine will not...
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... piece of disposable paper to local regulations. 22 - 19 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 Place the drum unit on the right as you use the machine, some internal parts of the drum unit assembly. Lock Lever Caution Handle the toner cartridge carefully. HOT! 1 Open the front cover and pull out the drum unit. Place the used toner...
... piece of disposable paper to local regulations. 22 - 19 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 Place the drum unit on the right as you use the machine, some internal parts of the drum unit assembly. Lock Lever Caution Handle the toner cartridge carefully. HOT! 1 Open the front cover and pull out the drum unit. Place the used toner...
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... into the machine. Return the blue tab to ensure top print quality. Toner Cartridge Corona Wire Tab Home Position ( ) 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 You can use only a genuine Brother toner cartridge (TN-430 or TN-460), which is left unpacked for a long period of toner cartridge may void your machine's warranty. 4 Gently rock the toner cartidge from side...
... into the machine. Return the blue tab to ensure top print quality. Toner Cartridge Corona Wire Tab Home Position ( ) 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 You can use only a genuine Brother toner cartridge (TN-430 or TN-460), which is left unpacked for a long period of toner cartridge may void your machine's warranty. 4 Gently rock the toner cartidge from side...
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.... 3 Hold down the lock lever on a drop cloth or disposable paper to local regulations. Place the drum unit on the right and pull the toner cartridge out of the unit. Be sure to seal the drum unit tightly so toner powder does not spill out of the drum unit assembly. (See... Replacing the Toner Cartridge, Page 22-18.) Lock Lever Discard the used drum units, keep them , call your hands or clothes get dirty, immediately wipe off or wash with...
.... 3 Hold down the lock lever on a drop cloth or disposable paper to local regulations. Place the drum unit on the right and pull the toner cartridge out of the unit. Be sure to seal the drum unit tightly so toner powder does not spill out of the drum unit assembly. (See... Replacing the Toner Cartridge, Page 22-18.) Lock Lever Discard the used drum units, keep them , call your hands or clothes get dirty, immediately wipe off or wash with...
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...line art. Best for easy dialing. Tone A form of sending documents over the phone lines from your machine to the receiving fax machine. toner cartridge Accessory that appears on the top of fonts will make the print on the telephone line used in the Windows® operating systems. If you...Code (FAX/TEL mode only) When the machine answers a voice call, it double-rings. G - 4 User Settings List Printed report showing your machine is on Brother laser models. You can pick up at an extension or external phone by pressing this code (#51). Standard resolution 203 × 98 dpi.
...line art. Best for easy dialing. Tone A form of sending documents over the phone lines from your machine to the receiving fax machine. toner cartridge Accessory that appears on the top of fonts will make the print on the telephone line used in the Windows® operating systems. If you...Code (FAX/TEL mode only) When the machine answers a voice call, it double-rings. G - 4 User Settings List Printed report showing your machine is on Brother laser models. You can pick up at an extension or external phone by pressing this code (#51). Standard resolution 203 × 98 dpi.
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USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface 8 MB Electrophotography by semiconductor laser beam scanning 600 dots/inch Normal printing mode Economy printing mode (saves up to 3,000 pages/standard toner cartridges (when printing letter size or A4 paper at 5% print coverage) Toner life expectancy will vary depending upon ...of HP LaserJet IIP (PCL level 4) Windows® 95/98/98SE/Me/2000 and Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 driver supporting Brother Native Compression mode and bidirectional capability Apple® Macintosh® QuickDraw® Driver for Windows® on the on CD-ROM 35 ...
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface 8 MB Electrophotography by semiconductor laser beam scanning 600 dots/inch Normal printing mode Economy printing mode (saves up to 3,000 pages/standard toner cartridges (when printing letter size or A4 paper at 5% print coverage) Toner life expectancy will vary depending upon ...of HP LaserJet IIP (PCL level 4) Windows® 95/98/98SE/Me/2000 and Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 driver supporting Brother Native Compression mode and bidirectional capability Apple® Macintosh® QuickDraw® Driver for Windows® on the on CD-ROM 35 ...