Users Manual - English
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Retain this manual with your sales receipt as a permanent record of your purchase, in the event of the unit. If You Need to Call Customer Service Please complete the following information for future reference: Model Number: MFC-8500 Serial Number Date of Purchase Place of Purchase The serial number is on the back of theft, fire or warranty service. © 1996-2001 Brother Industries, Ltd.
Retain this manual with your sales receipt as a permanent record of your purchase, in the event of the unit. If You Need to Call Customer Service Please complete the following information for future reference: Model Number: MFC-8500 Serial Number Date of Purchase Place of Purchase The serial number is on the back of theft, fire or warranty service. © 1996-2001 Brother Industries, Ltd.
Users Manual - English
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..., and go to the "Solutions" section to learn how to get instant answers to receive faxed instructions on One Touch key 01. In USA: 1-800-521-2846 The Brother fax-back system number has been preprogrammed on how to any fax machine, not just the... prompts to common technical questions and product information for all Brother products. ORDERING ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES i Brother fax-back system (USA Only) Brother Customer Service has installed an easy-to receive faxed instructions about using this manual, call 1-877-BROTHER. If you can check here for the hearing-impaired) In...
..., and go to the "Solutions" section to learn how to get instant answers to receive faxed instructions on One Touch key 01. In USA: 1-800-521-2846 The Brother fax-back system number has been preprogrammed on how to any fax machine, not just the... prompts to common technical questions and product information for all Brother products. ORDERING ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES i Brother fax-back system (USA Only) Brother Customer Service has installed an easy-to receive faxed instructions about using this manual, call 1-877-BROTHER. If you can check here for the hearing-impaired) In...
Users Manual - English
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... provided by the end user/purchaser to a "Brother" Authorized Service Center, together with your Operation Manual for proper packaging.) BROTHER DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING,...Within Montreal, please call 1-877-BROTHER. Operation of the MFC/Facsimile machine in the form of a Sales Receipt. For laser products: Failure to remove the Toner...and parts, Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. ("Brother"), or its Authorized Service Centers, Distributors, Dealers, Agents or employees, shall create another warranty or modify this MFC/Facsimile machine ...
... provided by the end user/purchaser to a "Brother" Authorized Service Center, together with your Operation Manual for proper packaging.) BROTHER DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING,...Within Montreal, please call 1-877-BROTHER. Operation of the MFC/Facsimile machine in the form of a Sales Receipt. For laser products: Failure to remove the Toner...and parts, Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. ("Brother"), or its Authorized Service Centers, Distributors, Dealers, Agents or employees, shall create another warranty or modify this MFC/Facsimile machine ...
Users Manual - English
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... 7-2 Setting Up Groups for Broadcasting 7-3 Dialing Options 7-4 Manual Dialing 7-4 Search 7-4 Speed Dialing 7-5 One Touch Dialing 7-5 Broadcasting 7-6 Access Codes and Credit Card Numbers 7-7 Pause 7-7 Hold 7-7 Redial 7-7 Tone/Pulse (For Canada Only 7-7 Telephone Services 8-1 Custom Features 8-1 Distinctive Ring 8-1 What Does Your Telephone Company's "Distinctive Ring" Do 8-1 What Does Brother's "Distinctive Ring" Do 8-1 Do You Have Voice...
... 7-2 Setting Up Groups for Broadcasting 7-3 Dialing Options 7-4 Manual Dialing 7-4 Search 7-4 Speed Dialing 7-5 One Touch Dialing 7-5 Broadcasting 7-6 Access Codes and Credit Card Numbers 7-7 Pause 7-7 Hold 7-7 Redial 7-7 Tone/Pulse (For Canada Only 7-7 Telephone Services 8-1 Custom Features 8-1 Distinctive Ring 8-1 What Does Your Telephone Company's "Distinctive Ring" Do 8-1 What Does Brother's "Distinctive Ring" Do 8-1 Do You Have Voice...
Users Manual - English
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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). If you do not pack the machine properly, you have the following...
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). If you do not pack the machine properly, you have the following...
Users Manual - English
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...'t hear CNG tones, the machine lets the TAD continue playing your outgoing message so your machine's Receive mode to MANUAL. We do not recommend using the toll saver feature on the external phone and switch to your TAD is two rings). ...recording your Telephone Company's Distinctive Ring Service: You may connect an external TAD to a separate wall jack only if you subscribe to control the phone line. (See illustration on Page 2-11.) 2 - 10 A S S E M B L Y A N D C O N N E C T I O N S Connections The external TAD must plug your Brother machine. The recommended setting is ...
...'t hear CNG tones, the machine lets the TAD continue playing your outgoing message so your machine's Receive mode to MANUAL. We do not recommend using the toll saver feature on the external phone and switch to your TAD is two rings). ...recording your Telephone Company's Distinctive Ring Service: You may connect an external TAD to a separate wall jack only if you subscribe to control the phone line. (See illustration on Page 2-11.) 2 - 10 A S S E M B L Y A N D C O N N E C T I O N S Connections The external TAD must plug your Brother machine. The recommended setting is ...
Users Manual - English
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...on one phone line, it may create a problem with the operation of difficulty should initially be used with a PBX. It is to the company that handles your PBX. 2 If all circumstances with either pulse or tone dialing telephone service. If the machine is advisable to MANUAL.... As with custom features on a single line, Page 22-8) 2 - 14 A S S E M B L Y A N D C O N N E C T I have Voice Mail, Call Waiting, RingMaster, an answering service, or an alarm system custom feature on the system. Custom Features on Your Phone Line To learn how custom features may be regarded as telephone...
...on one phone line, it may create a problem with the operation of difficulty should initially be used with a PBX. It is to the company that handles your PBX. 2 If all circumstances with either pulse or tone dialing telephone service. If the machine is advisable to MANUAL.... As with custom features on a single line, Page 22-8) 2 - 14 A S S E M B L Y A N D C O N N E C T I have Voice Mail, Call Waiting, RingMaster, an answering service, or an alarm system custom feature on the system. Custom Features on Your Phone Line To learn how custom features may be regarded as telephone...
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... press Redial/Pause as many times as needed to 555-7001 you can even include manual dialing using the dial pad. Redial If you press Fax Start. (See Storing One Touch Dial Numbers, Page 7-1.) You store "555" on One Touch key 03 and "7000" on Hold. 2 You can store these long dialing sequences... press One Touch 03, 04 and Fax Start you can dial "555-7000". To temporarily change the number to increase the length of low rates, you can store the access codes or long-distance carriers as you 're sending a fax manually and the line is busy, press Redial/Pause to pulse dialing service...
... press Redial/Pause as many times as needed to 555-7001 you can even include manual dialing using the dial pad. Redial If you press Fax Start. (See Storing One Touch Dial Numbers, Page 7-1.) You store "555" on One Touch key 03 and "7000" on Hold. 2 You can store these long dialing sequences... press One Touch 03, 04 and Fax Start you can dial "555-7000". To temporarily change the number to increase the length of low rates, you can store the access codes or long-distance carriers as you 're sending a fax manually and the line is busy, press Redial/Pause to pulse dialing service...
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...Press or to select the prestored ring pattern you want to keep one of your phone numbers dedicated only to fax calls, you pick up a call by itself, since it is «Neutral». TELEPHONE SERVICES 8-3 Caller ID service varies with different carriers. Call your local phone company to select ... you must leave the machine in your area. Registering the Distinctive Ring Pattern 1 Set the machine to MANUAL mode. 2 Press Menu, 2, 0, 1. 3 Press or to determine the kind of service available in MANUAL mode at all the numbers. If both the name and number are received, the LCD shows only the...
...Press or to select the prestored ring pattern you want to keep one of your phone numbers dedicated only to fax calls, you pick up a call by itself, since it is «Neutral». TELEPHONE SERVICES 8-3 Caller ID service varies with different carriers. Call your local phone company to select ... you must leave the machine in your area. Registering the Distinctive Ring Pattern 1 Set the machine to MANUAL mode. 2 Press Menu, 2, 0, 1. 3 Press or to determine the kind of service available in MANUAL mode at all the numbers. If both the name and number are received, the LCD shows only the...
Users Manual - English
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...certain of the number of devices you will be connected to your line, as determined by means of this manual for your local telephone company to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. 21 - 1 I M P O R T A N T I N F O R M A... equipment is not practical, you will be informed of all devices connected to one line should contact your calling area. When programming emergency numbers and making test calls... dispatcher the reason for this equipment is provided with the FCC. If your MFC-8500 damages the telephone line, the telephone company may make changes to the telephone line...
...certain of the number of devices you will be connected to your line, as determined by means of this manual for your local telephone company to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. 21 - 1 I M P O R T A N T I N F O R M A... equipment is not practical, you will be informed of all devices connected to one line should contact your calling area. When programming emergency numbers and making test calls... dispatcher the reason for this equipment is provided with the FCC. If your MFC-8500 damages the telephone line, the telephone company may make changes to the telephone line...
Users Manual - English
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...the problem is more sensitive to hear fax receiving tones before pressing Fax Start 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 - 6 Send a manual fax by pressing Hook -OR-by turning Easy Receive to see vertical streaks/black lines on the phone line. Sometimes you may mistakenly interpret certain...on 2 pages or if you get a fax with horizontal streaks or with missing lines. If the problem continues, call Brother Customer Service at the fax machine or an external phone. If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine If you think there is ...
...the problem is more sensitive to hear fax receiving tones before pressing Fax Start 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 - 6 Send a manual fax by pressing Hook -OR-by turning Easy Receive to see vertical streaks/black lines on the phone line. Sometimes you may mistakenly interpret certain...on 2 pages or if you get a fax with horizontal streaks or with missing lines. If the problem continues, call Brother Customer Service at the fax machine or an external phone. If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine If you think there is ...
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...answering. Help List A printout of your machine. Distinctive Ring A service purchased from the machine's memory, eliminating the need for remote retrieval. The Brother machine uses the new number to another phone number on a One Touch key for copying and faxing photographs. Easy Receive Enables your ...machine when you do not have the Owner's Manual with you answer a fax call by sending...
...answering. Help List A printout of your machine. Distinctive Ring A service purchased from the machine's memory, eliminating the need for remote retrieval. The Brother machine uses the new number to another phone number on a One Touch key for copying and faxing photographs. Easy Receive Enables your ...machine when you do not have the Owner's Manual with you answer a fax call by sending...
Quick Setup Guide - English
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... one line. Load paper in Owner's Manual. Slide the paper cassette into place. TAD The Brother machine must answer every call is to receive. Press Fax Start. ...and fax it from Step A. URL: http://solutions.brother.com Call Brother Customer Service at : 1-877-268-9575 For the MFC,...Press down the paper to the drum, do not pack the machine properly, you want . MFC-8500 Quick Setup Guide THANK YOU! Press Stop/Exit. CONGRATULATIONS ON PURCHASING THE ULTIMATE BROTHER MACHINE. Plug the modular cable from Step A. 1 Packing List Make sure you have changed...
... one line. Load paper in Owner's Manual. Slide the paper cassette into place. TAD The Brother machine must answer every call is to receive. Press Fax Start. ...and fax it from Step A. URL: http://solutions.brother.com Call Brother Customer Service at : 1-877-268-9575 For the MFC,...Press down the paper to the drum, do not pack the machine properly, you want . MFC-8500 Quick Setup Guide THANK YOU! Press Stop/Exit. CONGRATULATIONS ON PURCHASING THE ULTIMATE BROTHER MACHINE. Plug the modular cable from Step A. 1 Packing List Make sure you have changed...
Quick Setup Guide - English
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...a document management application used to a directory on the MFC will appear as an icon in touch with the two screws. Brother Support Get all contact you need if you installed. ReadMe! Documentation View the Owner's Manual and other documentation. Step 4. You can get a ... and Scanner drivers have been installed and the installation is started. Check that your Macintosh so it with our Customer Service, or Brother Authorized Service Center. Installing MFL Pro Driver 1. When the window appears, double-click MFL-PRO Suite Driver Installer to your computer...
...a document management application used to a directory on the MFC will appear as an icon in touch with the two screws. Brother Support Get all contact you need if you installed. ReadMe! Documentation View the Owner's Manual and other documentation. Step 4. You can get a ... and Scanner drivers have been installed and the installation is started. Check that your Macintosh so it with our Customer Service, or Brother Authorized Service Center. Installing MFL Pro Driver 1. When the window appears, double-click MFL-PRO Suite Driver Installer to your computer...
Quick Setup Guide for Windows XP - English
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... and other hardware → Printer and Faxes → Add a printer. 1. Brother Support Get all the help and support you want to and then click Finish. On-Line Documentation View the Owner's Manual and other countries. All rights reserved. Step 6. Note: If you are using ... screen appears, select the components to a directory on Continue Anyway. Click on Next. 5. Check of information from our Customer Service Department, or Brother Authorized Service Center. Select the printer port and click on Next. 2. Open the directory X:\WXP\ADDPRT. 7. NOTE: Warning message might be...
... and other hardware → Printer and Faxes → Add a printer. 1. Brother Support Get all the help and support you want to and then click Finish. On-Line Documentation View the Owner's Manual and other countries. All rights reserved. Step 6. Note: If you are using ... screen appears, select the components to a directory on Continue Anyway. Click on Next. 5. Check of information from our Customer Service Department, or Brother Authorized Service Center. Select the printer port and click on Next. 2. Open the directory X:\WXP\ADDPRT. 7. NOTE: Warning message might be...
Service Manual
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... countries. This manual is made up of the Brother facsimile equipment. CHAPTER III. Appendix 4. The specifications and functions are subject to rapidly repair the equipment and order any necessary spare parts. It includes information required for field troubleshooting and repair--disassembly, reassembly, and lubrication--so that the facsimile equipment is a Service Manual covering the...
... countries. This manual is made up of the Brother facsimile equipment. CHAPTER III. Appendix 4. The specifications and functions are subject to rapidly repair the equipment and order any necessary spare parts. It includes information required for field troubleshooting and repair--disassembly, reassembly, and lubrication--so that the facsimile equipment is a Service Manual covering the...
Service Manual
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...in [ 2 ] will appear on the LCD. [ 1 ] Error messages on the LCD Messages on the LCD. Following the MACHINE ERROR, one of a problem (if any), the facsimile equipment incorporates the self-diagnostic functions which display error messages for approximately 4 seconds and shows the error...paper cassette, the "CHECK CASSETTE#1" or "CHECK CASSETTE#2" will appear if the manual insertion sensor or 2nd registration sensor does not detect paper, respectively. ERROR INDICATION To help the user or the service personnel promptly locate the cause of the error codes listed in Chapter V, Section...
...in [ 2 ] will appear on the LCD. [ 1 ] Error messages on the LCD Messages on the LCD. Following the MACHINE ERROR, one of a problem (if any), the facsimile equipment incorporates the self-diagnostic functions which display error messages for approximately 4 seconds and shows the error...paper cassette, the "CHECK CASSETTE#1" or "CHECK CASSETTE#2" will appear if the manual insertion sensor or 2nd registration sensor does not detect paper, respectively. ERROR INDICATION To help the user or the service personnel promptly locate the cause of the error codes listed in Chapter V, Section...