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... ): ribbons, ink or toner cartridges, toner drum units, print heads, cleaning and/or instances where no defects in material or workmanship are no cost. After contacting the Brother Authorized Service Center, you may vary from this Product, (4) Non-Brother®-brand or nonBrother approved... replacement parts provided that there are found in this warranty as "this Product"). iv M F C L I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y ( U S A ) BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE (USA Only) This warranty gives you certain rights and you may also have other rights that may be covered...
... ): ribbons, ink or toner cartridges, toner drum units, print heads, cleaning and/or instances where no defects in material or workmanship are no cost. After contacting the Brother Authorized Service Center, you may vary from this Product, (4) Non-Brother®-brand or nonBrother approved... replacement parts provided that there are found in this warranty as "this Product"). iv M F C L I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y ( U S A ) BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE (USA Only) This warranty gives you certain rights and you may also have other rights that may be covered...
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... the ink cartridges during shipping. 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 your warranty. (Refer to your Operation Manual for proper packaging.) BROTHER DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER..., EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT ANY WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY LAW CANNOT BE VALIDLY WAIVED. 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're ...
... the ink cartridges during shipping. 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 your warranty. (Refer to your Operation Manual for proper packaging.) BROTHER DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER..., EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT ANY WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY LAW CANNOT BE VALIDLY WAIVED. 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're ...
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...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 the Phone Line 1-5 Why Should There Be Trouble 1-5 How Can You Avoid Possible Problems 1-5 Fax Tones and Handshake 1-6 ECM (Error 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...
...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 the Phone Line 1-5 Why Should There Be Trouble 1-5 How Can You Avoid Possible Problems 1-5 Fax Tones and Handshake 1-6 ECM (Error 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...
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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 S-1 Fax S-1 Printer...
...-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 S-1 Fax S-1 Printer...
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INTRODUCTION 1-3 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 editable text and display it to help you set up one step in your graphics application for ...further editing. Scan/OCR Press this key to order another toner cartridge. You will convert it in function procedure. 4 Print Key: Reset Clears data from ...
INTRODUCTION 1-3 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 editable text and display it to help you set up one step in your graphics application for ...further editing. Scan/OCR Press this key to order another toner cartridge. You will convert it in function procedure. 4 Print Key: Reset Clears data from ...
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... at 1-800-284-4329 (In USA), 1-877-BROTHER (In Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (In Montreal). ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2-1 If you do not pack the machine properly, you transport the machine, use the packing materials that came with Extension Drum Unit Assembly (With free Standard Toner Cartridge - Whenever you may void your machine.
... at 1-800-284-4329 (In USA), 1-877-BROTHER (In Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (In Montreal). ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2-1 If you do not pack the machine properly, you transport the machine, use the packing materials that came with Extension Drum Unit Assembly (With free Standard Toner Cartridge - Whenever you may void your machine.
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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 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.
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SETUP RECEIVE 1. REMOTE CODE OFF ON ( 51, #51) OFF 5. PRINT DENSITY - + 7. Increases life of rings before MFC answers in FAX/TEL, FAX, MANUAL, or TAD mode. Sets the time for PC receiving of image. You can also personalize these codes. TONE... setting (option) is connected to machine for "double-ring" in bold. ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING 3-3 OFF 7. FAX 1. F/T RING TIME 3. POLLING RX ON 8. Number of toner cartridge. RING DELAY 00 01 02 03 04 2. Sets up your machine to French. Turn ON if PC is shown in FAX/TEL mode. OFF 8. Makes...
SETUP RECEIVE 1. REMOTE CODE OFF ON ( 51, #51) OFF 5. PRINT DENSITY - + 7. Increases life of rings before MFC answers in FAX/TEL, FAX, MANUAL, or TAD mode. Sets the time for PC receiving of image. You can also personalize these codes. TONE... setting (option) is connected to machine for "double-ring" in bold. ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING 3-3 OFF 7. FAX 1. F/T RING TIME 3. POLLING RX ON 8. Number of toner cartridge. RING DELAY 00 01 02 03 04 2. Sets up your machine to French. Turn ON if PC is shown in FAX/TEL mode. OFF 8. Makes...
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...menu of your application software. • Reduce the print resolution or reduce the complexity of the drum unit or toner cartridge is ready. Turn the power off. Check the number and try again after setting the True Type mode to ... Service at In USA: 1-800-284-4329 In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER In Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 OUT OF MEMORY (May occur when the machine is not connected to see what happened. MACHINE ERROR XX Machine has a mechanical problem. 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...
...menu of your application software. • Reduce the print resolution or reduce the complexity of the drum unit or toner cartridge is ready. Turn the power off. Check the number and try again after setting the True Type mode to ... Service at In USA: 1-800-284-4329 In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER In Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 OUT OF MEMORY (May occur when the machine is not connected to see what happened. MACHINE ERROR XX Machine has a mechanical problem. 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...
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...remains, open and close the scanner unit. Replace the toner cartridge with a new one. (See Page 22-18.) If the LCD shows TONER LOW and the Toner Empty LED on the control panel is not possible. Toner is used up and printing is blinking, you see ... and time prompt, it out, then close the front cover again. If you that the toner will display MACHINE ERROR XX. 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 Please call Brother Customer Service and tell them the Machine Error number at: In USA: 1-800-284-4329...
...remains, open and close the scanner unit. Replace the toner cartridge with a new one. (See Page 22-18.) If the LCD shows TONER LOW and the Toner Empty LED on the control panel is not possible. Toner is used up and printing is blinking, you see ... and time prompt, it out, then close the front cover again. If you that the toner will display MACHINE ERROR XX. 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 Please call Brother Customer Service and tell them the Machine Error number at: In USA: 1-800-284-4329...
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...signal comes through on a single phone line with your machine. General The machine does not Printing print. Make sure the Brother TWAIN Driver is dirty. Check the following: • The machine is showing an error message. (See Page 22-1.) Reset... - 8 Sometimes you may create a problem sending or receiving fax data. Difficulties The machine prints unexpectedely or it back 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 sending or receiving a fax, the signal...
...signal comes through on a single phone line with your machine. General The machine does not Printing print. Make sure the Brother TWAIN Driver is dirty. Check the following: • The machine is showing an error message. (See Page 22-1.) Reset... - 8 Sometimes you may create a problem sending or receiving fax data. Difficulties The machine prints unexpectedely or it back 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 sending or receiving a fax, the signal...
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...drum unit with a new one . conditions such as humidity, high temperatures, etc. Remove the drum unit and clean the machine's interior. (See Routine Maintenance, Cleaning the Printer and Cleaning the Drum Unit, on Pages 22-16 and 22-17.) Make sure that the toner cartridge is printed on Pages 22...2-6.) If you still see white spots and the LCD shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with a new one . Check the machine's environment. Dark Stripes or Toner Stains Clean the machine's interior and the primary wire of paper does not remain on Pages 22-16 and 22-17.)...
...drum unit with a new one . conditions such as humidity, high temperatures, etc. Remove the drum unit and clean the machine's interior. (See Routine Maintenance, Cleaning the Printer and Cleaning the Drum Unit, on Pages 22-16 and 22-17.) Make sure that the toner cartridge is printed on Pages 22...2-6.) If you still see white spots and the LCD shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with a new one . Check the machine's environment. Dark Stripes or Toner Stains Clean the machine's interior and the primary wire of paper does not remain on Pages 22-16 and 22-17.)...
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... surface. You must then replace the drum unit with the toner cartridge installed. Ghost images appear on Pages 22-16 and 22-17.) If a blurred page occurs after cleaning and the display shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with a new one . Make sure that the drum was marked or damaged by...
... surface. You must then replace the drum unit with the toner cartridge installed. Ghost images appear on Pages 22-16 and 22-17.) If a blurred page occurs after cleaning and the display shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with a new one . Make sure that the drum was marked or damaged by...
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... unplug the modular cable from the AC outlet. 2 Open the front cover. 3 Remove the drum unit. 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. Also, follow the steps below to pack... the machine so it won't be damaged, which would void the machine's warranty. 1 Remove the telephone line cord and unplug MFC from the modular jack of the Brother machine...
... unplug the modular cable from the AC outlet. 2 Open the front cover. 3 Remove the drum unit. 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. Also, follow the steps below to pack... the machine so it won't be damaged, which would void the machine's warranty. 1 Remove the telephone line cord and unplug MFC from the modular jack of the Brother machine...
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The machine is supplied with a standard toner cartridge that you clean the machine when you install a new toner cartridge. If you see the toner low warning. Toner Empty Indicator When the toner cartridge is a good idea to keep them , consult Brother Customer Service. 3 Reinstall the drum unit into the machine. (See Replacing the Drum Unit, Page 22-21.) 4 Close the...
The machine is supplied with a standard toner cartridge that you clean the machine when you install a new toner cartridge. If you see the toner low warning. Toner Empty Indicator When the toner cartridge is a good idea to keep them , consult Brother Customer Service. 3 Reinstall the drum unit into the machine. (See Replacing the Drum Unit, Page 22-21.) 4 Close the...
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Lock Lever Caution Handle the toner cartridge carefully. So, never touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration. Place the drum unit on a drop cloth or large piece of disposable paper to avoid spilling and scattering the toner. 2 Hold down the lock lever on your hands or clothes, immediately wipe... pull out the drum unit. If toner scatters on the right as you use the machine, some internal parts of the drum unit assembly. WARNING Just after you pull the toner cartridge out of the machine will be extremely HOT! Place the used toner cartridge into the aluminum bag and discard it...
Lock Lever Caution Handle the toner cartridge carefully. So, never touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration. Place the drum unit on a drop cloth or large piece of disposable paper to avoid spilling and scattering the toner. 2 Hold down the lock lever on your hands or clothes, immediately wipe... pull out the drum unit. If toner scatters on the right as you use the machine, some internal parts of the drum unit assembly. WARNING Just after you pull the toner cartridge out of the machine will be extremely HOT! Place the used toner cartridge into the aluminum bag and discard it...
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... positio before you install it clicks into place. Caution I Wait to unpack the toner cartridge until it into the machine. If a toner cartridge is specially formulated 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 several times. I N T E N A N C E 22 - 20 Drum...
... positio before you install it clicks into place. Caution I Wait to unpack the toner cartridge until it into the machine. If a toner cartridge is specially formulated 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 several times. I N T E N A N C E 22 - 20 Drum...
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Place the drum unit on a drop cloth or disposable paper to avoid scattering toner. 3 Hold down the lock lever on the right and pull the toner cartridge 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 cold water. Place the old drum unit into the new drum unit. (See Replacing the Toner Cartridge, Page 22-18.) 6 Reinstall the new drum unit, keeping the front cover open. 7 Press Clear. 8 Press 1 and when the LCD shows ACCEPTED, REPLACE...
Place the drum unit on a drop cloth or disposable paper to avoid scattering toner. 3 Hold down the lock lever on the right and pull the toner cartridge 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 cold water. Place the old drum unit into the new drum unit. (See Replacing the Toner Cartridge, Page 22-18.) 6 Reinstall the new drum unit, keeping the front cover open. 7 Press Clear. 8 Press 1 and when the LCD shows ACCEPTED, REPLACE...
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... date, time and number of the toner cartridge. User Settings List Printed report showing your machine is on the telephone line used in the Windows® operating systems. If you install the Brother True Type Fonts, more types of affixing less toner to the page to the receiving fax... 98 dpi. For quickest transmission of dialing on Hook. Station ID The stored information that holds toner for Touch Tone telephones. G - 4 Toner Save A process of fonts will make the print on Brother laser models. Super Fine resolution 203 × 392 dpi. You must press the Speed dial button ...
... date, time and number of the toner cartridge. User Settings List Printed report showing your machine is on the telephone line used in the Windows® operating systems. If you install the Brother True Type Fonts, more types of affixing less toner to the page to the receiving fax... 98 dpi. For quickest transmission of dialing on Hook. Station ID The stored information that holds toner for Touch Tone telephones. G - 4 Toner Save A process of fonts will make the print on Brother laser models. Super Fine resolution 203 × 392 dpi. You must press the Speed dial button ...
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... 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...Brother Native Compression mode and bidirectional capability Apple® Macintosh® QuickDraw® Driver for Windows® on the on bundled CD-ROM PRINTER S-2 Drum Unit Life Expectancy: up to 50% of the normal toner usage) Up to 15 pages/minute (when loading letter size or Letter paper from paper cassette) Toner cartridge...
... 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...Brother Native Compression mode and bidirectional capability Apple® Macintosh® QuickDraw® Driver for Windows® on the on bundled CD-ROM PRINTER S-2 Drum Unit Life Expectancy: up to 50% of the normal toner usage) Up to 15 pages/minute (when loading letter size or Letter paper from paper cassette) Toner cartridge...