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...can visit us online for a complete selection of Brother accessories and supplies available for purchase.) In USA: 1-888-879-3232 (voice) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) http://www.brothermall.com In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER (voice) Description Item Laser Fax Toner TN-430 (Able to print 3000 pages) ...TN-460 (Able to print 6000 pages) Laser Fax Drum DR400 Telephone Line Cord LG3077001 Telephone Handset UF6857010 Handset Curled Cord UF7204008 ...
...can visit us online for a complete selection of Brother accessories and supplies available for purchase.) In USA: 1-888-879-3232 (voice) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) http://www.brothermall.com In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER (voice) Description Item Laser Fax Toner TN-430 (Able to print 3000 pages) ...TN-460 (Able to print 6000 pages) Laser Fax Drum DR400 Telephone Line Cord LG3077001 Telephone Handset UF6857010 Handset Curled Cord UF7204008 ...
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... a new product) your original Product are not covered by anyone other than a Brother Authorized Service Representative. (7) NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY ARE: Consumable items, for consumable items, such as Print Heads, Toner, Drums, Ink Cartridges, Print Cartridges, Refill Ribbons, Therma PLUS Paper and Thermal ... (8) Damage caused by anyone other than an Authorized Service Representative of your original non- For the name of the Product; BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE (USA Only) This warranty gives you certain rights and you may also have other rights ...
... a new product) your original Product are not covered by anyone other than a Brother Authorized Service Representative. (7) NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY ARE: Consumable items, for consumable items, such as Print Heads, Toner, Drums, Ink Cartridges, Print Cartridges, Refill Ribbons, Therma PLUS Paper and Thermal ... (8) Damage caused by anyone other than an Authorized Service Representative of your original non- For the name of the Product; BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE (USA Only) This warranty gives you certain rights and you may also have other rights ...
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... delivered or shipped freight prepaid by the end user/purchaser of the possibility of such damages. For laser products: Failure to remove the Toner Cartridge (and Toner Drum Unit on applicable models) during shipping. Operation of the MFC/Facsimile machine in excess of the specifications or with your side. ® vi L I M I T..., 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 shall be the sole liability of the MFC/Facsimile...
... delivered or shipped freight prepaid by the end user/purchaser of the possibility of such damages. For laser products: Failure to remove the Toner Cartridge (and Toner Drum Unit on applicable models) during shipping. Operation of the MFC/Facsimile machine in excess of the specifications or with your side. ® vi L I M I T..., 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 shall be the sole liability of the MFC/Facsimile...
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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...
... 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...
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... the Handset Volume 4-6 Choosing the Handset Volume (For Volume Amplify) ...... 4-6 Setting Volume Amplify (For the Hearing-Impaired)......... 4-7 Memory Storage 4-7 Turning On Automatic Daylight Savings Time 4-7 Toner Save 4-8 Sleep Mode 4-8
... the Handset Volume 4-6 Choosing the Handset Volume (For Volume Amplify) ...... 4-6 Setting Volume Amplify (For the Hearing-Impaired)......... 4-7 Memory Storage 4-7 Turning On Automatic Daylight Savings Time 4-7 Toner Save 4-8 Sleep Mode 4-8
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Reset Key 13-7 Printing the Internal Font List 13-7 Printing the Print Configuration List 13-7 Restoring Factory Default Settings 13-7 14 Printer Driver Settings (For Windows® Only 14-1 Using the Brother MFC-8500 Printer Driver 14-1 Features in the PCL Printer Driver (For Windows®... Users Only 14-1 Basic Tab 14-2 Paper Size 14-3 Multiple Page 14-3 Border Line 14-3 Orientation 14-3 Copies 14-3 Collate 14-4 Media Type 14-4 Advanced Tab 14-5 Print Quality 14-5 Resolution 14-5 Toner...
Reset Key 13-7 Printing the Internal Font List 13-7 Printing the Print Configuration List 13-7 Restoring Factory Default Settings 13-7 14 Printer Driver Settings (For Windows® Only 14-1 Using the Brother MFC-8500 Printer Driver 14-1 Features in the PCL Printer Driver (For Windows®... Users Only 14-1 Basic Tab 14-2 Paper Size 14-3 Multiple Page 14-3 Border Line 14-3 Orientation 14-3 Copies 14-3 Collate 14-4 Media Type 14-4 Advanced Tab 14-5 Print Quality 14-5 Resolution 14-5 Toner...
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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...
...-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...
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... E-mail application, setting it in your word processor application for viewing and editing. 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 help you set up... automatically as an attachment. 6 One Touch Dial Keys These 8 keys give you 'll know to editable text and display...
... E-mail application, setting it in your word processor application for viewing and editing. 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 help you set up... automatically as an attachment. 6 One Touch Dial Keys These 8 keys give you 'll know to editable text and display...
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... 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 Handset Handset Curled.... 2 Assembly and Connections 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 - If you do not pack the machine properly, you may void your machine.
... 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 Handset Handset Curled.... 2 Assembly and Connections 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 - If you do not pack the machine properly, you may void your machine.
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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 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.
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...TONER SAVE ON - SLEEP MODE - - 9. F/T RING TIME 3. PC FAX RECEIVE OFF ON OFF Descriptions Changes for "double-ring" in FAX/TEL, FAX, MANUAL, or TAD mode. Number of messages. Activate or deactivate the MFC from a remote location. Sets up your machine to machine for PC receiving of rings before MFC...of image. OFF 7. FAX 1. AUTO ON REDUCTION OFF 6. Sets the time for Daylight Savings Time automatically. Reduces size of toner cartridge. TONE/ TONE PULSE - (Canada Only) PULSE 0. Receive fax messages without pressing the Fax Start key. AUTO SETUP ...
...TONER SAVE ON - SLEEP MODE - - 9. F/T RING TIME 3. PC FAX RECEIVE OFF ON OFF Descriptions Changes for "double-ring" in FAX/TEL, FAX, MANUAL, or TAD mode. Number of messages. Activate or deactivate the MFC from a remote location. Sets up your machine to machine for PC receiving of rings before MFC...of image. OFF 7. FAX 1. AUTO ON REDUCTION OFF 6. Sets the time for Daylight Savings Time automatically. Reduces size of toner cartridge. TONE/ TONE PULSE - (Canada Only) PULSE 0. Receive fax messages without pressing the Fax Start key. AUTO SETUP ...
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...or makes a copy. The default setting is idle. You can conserve toner using this feature. Setting Tone/Pulse Dialing Mode (For Canada Only) Your fax machine comes set Toner Save to ON, print appears somewhat lighter. Toner Save You can choose how long the machine is idle (from 00 to... accommodate tone (multi-frequency) dialing service. Sleep Mode Setting the Sleep Mode reduces power consumption while the machine is OFF. 1 Press Menu, 1, 7. 7.TONER SAVE 2 Press or to select TONE or PULSE and then press Set. 3 Press Stop/Exit. 4-8 INITIAL SETUP When you need to change the dialing ...
...or makes a copy. The default setting is idle. You can conserve toner using this feature. Setting Tone/Pulse Dialing Mode (For Canada Only) Your fax machine comes set Toner Save to ON, print appears somewhat lighter. Toner Save You can choose how long the machine is idle (from 00 to... accommodate tone (multi-frequency) dialing service. Sleep Mode Setting the Sleep Mode reduces power consumption while the machine is OFF. 1 Press Menu, 1, 7. 7.TONER SAVE 2 Press or to select TONE or PULSE and then press Set. 3 Press Stop/Exit. 4-8 INITIAL SETUP When you need to change the dialing ...
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Advanced Tab *2 *3 *4 *5 *1 Change the tab settings by selecting one of the following icons: *1 Print Quality *2 Duplex Printing *3 Watermark *4 Page Setting *5 Device Option Print Quality Resolution You can change the resolution as follows: • 300 dpi • 600 dpi Toner Save You can save running costs by turning on the Toner Save Mode, which reduces the print density. 14 - 5 P R I N T E R D R I V E R S E T T I N G S ( F O R W I N D O W S ® O N L Y )
Advanced Tab *2 *3 *4 *5 *1 Change the tab settings by selecting one of the following icons: *1 Print Quality *2 Duplex Printing *3 Watermark *4 Page Setting *5 Device Option Print Quality Resolution You can change the resolution as follows: • 300 dpi • 600 dpi Toner Save You can save running costs by turning on the Toner Save Mode, which reduces the print density. 14 - 5 P R I N T E R D R I V E R S E T T I N G S ( F O R W I N D O W S ® O N L Y )
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..." in the PRINT menu of your application software. • Reduce the print resolution or reduce the complexity of the drum unit or toner cartridge is ready. 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 The machine will hear the ... The other party or other party to fax or receive again or call machine terminated the call Brother Customer 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 used as...
..." in the PRINT menu of your application software. • Reduce the print resolution or reduce the complexity of the drum unit or toner cartridge is ready. 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 The machine will hear the ... The other party or other party to fax or receive again or call machine terminated the call Brother Customer 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 used as...
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... and time prompt, it out, then close the front cover again. 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 blinking, you see page 22-4. But the... can still print. 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 Open the front cover. Error Message PLS OPEN COVER PAPER JAM TONER EMPTY TONER LOW Error Messages Cause Action A page, piece of paper or paper clip, etc. Please call Brother Customer Service and tell them the Machine...
... and time prompt, it out, then close the front cover again. 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 blinking, you see page 22-4. But the... can still print. 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 Open the front cover. Error Message PLS OPEN COVER PAPER JAM TONER EMPTY TONER LOW Error Messages Cause Action A page, piece of paper or paper clip, etc. Please call Brother Customer Service and tell them the Machine...
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... panel. 4 Press Stop/Exit. After you use force to pull the jammed paper from the paper tray because you may damage the machine and cause toner to scatter on the next printed pages. Front view Rear view 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 - 4 When you must find out where the paper is stuck. Document Jam The..., or were too long. 1 Lift the control panel. 2 Carefully pull the document toward the front of paper jams. WARNING Do not use the machine, some internal parts are extremely HOT! See the following diagram. HOT!
... panel. 4 Press Stop/Exit. After you use force to pull the jammed paper from the paper tray because you may damage the machine and cause toner to scatter on the next printed pages. Front view Rear view 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 - 4 When you must find out where the paper is stuck. Document Jam The..., or were too long. 1 Lift the control panel. 2 Carefully pull the document toward the front of paper jams. WARNING Do not use the machine, some internal parts are extremely HOT! See the following diagram. HOT!
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When you have to pull paper out the back of the machine, the fuser may get dirty with toner powder causing the next few copies of the test page until the pages print clearly. 3 Close the rear cover. 22 - 5 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 Paper is Jammed in the ...
When you have to pull paper out the back of the machine, the fuser may get dirty with toner powder causing the next few copies of the test page until the pages print clearly. 3 Close the rear cover. 22 - 5 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 Paper is Jammed in the ...
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Brother's ECM feature should help overcome this problem. 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 copies. Sometimes you can...the scanner or the primary corona wire for printing is selected as the primary source. Check the primary settings in . For Example: Your Brother machine handles the Caller ID and Call Waiting/Caller ID subscriber services. Difficulties The machine prints unexpectedely or it back in your fax machine,...
Brother's ECM feature should help overcome this problem. 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 copies. Sometimes you can...the scanner or the primary corona wire for printing is selected as the primary source. Check the primary settings in . For Example: Your Brother machine handles the Caller ID and Call Waiting/Caller ID subscriber services. Difficulties The machine prints unexpectedely or it back in your fax machine,...
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... the Drum Unit, on the page. After cleaning, if the printed pages are stained corona with a new one . Nothing is printed black. Make sure that the toner cartridge is at the home position. Printed pages have scattered toner and the LCD shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with a new...function. may be damaged. Printed pages are still black or the display shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with a new one . Dark Stripes or Toner Stains Clean the machine's interior and the primary wire of the corona wire is not empty. White Spots Make sure that the tab of...
... the Drum Unit, on the page. After cleaning, if the printed pages are stained corona with a new one . Nothing is printed black. Make sure that the toner cartridge is at the home position. Printed pages have scattered toner and the LCD shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with a new...function. may be damaged. Printed pages are still black or the display shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with a new one . Dark Stripes or Toner Stains Clean the machine's interior and the primary wire of the corona wire is not empty. White Spots Make sure that the tab of...
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A possible cause is that meets the specifications. You must then replace the drum unit with the toner cartridge installed. Printed pages are marked at either edge. Remove the drum unit with a new one. Adjust the print conditions by themselves. Make sure that you use paper that the surface of...media can cause a ghost image. Markings may clear a blurred page by excessive exposure to clear this case, replace the drum unit with a new one . In this problem. Make sure that the drum was marked or damaged by wiping the scanner windows with a clean soft cloth. (See Routine ...
A possible cause is that meets the specifications. You must then replace the drum unit with the toner cartridge installed. Printed pages are marked at either edge. Remove the drum unit with a new one. Adjust the print conditions by themselves. Make sure that you use paper that the surface of...media can cause a ghost image. Markings may clear a blurred page by excessive exposure to clear this case, replace the drum unit with a new one . In this problem. Make sure that the drum was marked or damaged by wiping the scanner windows with a clean soft cloth. (See Routine ...