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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. Retain this manual with your sales receipt as a permanent record of your purchase, in the event of the unit.
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... calling. In USA: 1-800-521-2846 The Brother fax-back system number has been preprogrammed on how to use the system and your Brother machine using this manual, call our fax-back system, and follow the voice prompts to receive faxed instructions on One Touch key 01. Call and follow the voice... prompts to any fax machine, not just the one -stop resource for the hearing-impaired) ...
... calling. In USA: 1-800-521-2846 The Brother fax-back system number has been preprogrammed on how to use the system and your Brother machine using this manual, call our fax-back system, and follow the voice prompts to receive faxed instructions on One Touch key 01. Call and follow the voice... prompts to any fax machine, not just the one -stop resource for the hearing-impaired) ...
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...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...and Voltage Spikes (2 Outlets) QPD120 Power Protector for A/C Power and Phone Line Surges and Voltage Spikes (8 Outlets) FX 120 Owner's Manual LE1762001 **Multi-Function Link® Pro Suite is NOT available on floppy disks. Calls must call the country where you can order accessories...
...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...and Voltage Spikes (2 Outlets) QPD120 Power Protector for A/C Power and Phone Line Surges and Voltage Spikes (8 Outlets) FX 120 Owner's Manual LE1762001 **Multi-Function Link® Pro Suite is NOT available on floppy disks. Calls must call the country where you can order accessories...
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...WARRANTIES IS NOT PERMITTED BY SOME STATES IN THE USA AND SOME PROVINCES IN CANADA. The contents of this manual and the specifications of this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product descriptions and specifications. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE ... LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. N O T I E S iii D I S C L A I M E R O F W A R R A N T I C E - BROTHER'S LICENSOR(S) DOES NOT WARRANT, GUARANTEE OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE IN TERMS OF ITS...
...WARRANTIES IS NOT PERMITTED BY SOME STATES IN THE USA AND SOME PROVINCES IN CANADA. The contents of this manual and the specifications of this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product descriptions and specifications. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE ... LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. N O T I E S iii D I S C L A I M E R O F W A R R A N T I C E - BROTHER'S LICENSOR(S) DOES NOT WARRANT, GUARANTEE OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE IN TERMS OF ITS...
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... 1-877-BROTHER. 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 at Brother Authorized Service Centers throughout Canada. This warranty states Brother's entire liability and your Operation Manual for any failure of such damages. For laser products: Failure...
... 1-877-BROTHER. 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 at Brother Authorized Service Centers throughout Canada. This warranty states Brother's entire liability and your Operation Manual for any failure of such damages. For laser products: Failure...
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... the original face down in the ADF. 2 Enter the fax number using One Touch, Speed Dial, Search or the dial pad. 3 Press Fax Start. Real Time Transmission You can select FAX/TEL, TAD, MANUAL or FAX ONLY by pressing the Mode button repeatedly until you have changed the... you are ready to use. Manual Reception 1 Pick up the handset. 2 Press Fax Start if you set Ring Delay and F/T Ring Time. Brother fax-back system: In USA: 1-800-521-2846 Brother Global Web Site: http://www.brother.com Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): http://solutions.brother.com Brother Accessories & Supplies: In USA...
... the original face down in the ADF. 2 Enter the fax number using One Touch, Speed Dial, Search or the dial pad. 3 Press Fax Start. Real Time Transmission You can select FAX/TEL, TAD, MANUAL or FAX ONLY by pressing the Mode button repeatedly until you have changed the... you are ready to use. Manual Reception 1 Pick up the handset. 2 Press Fax Start if you set Ring Delay and F/T Ring Time. Brother fax-back system: In USA: 1-800-521-2846 Brother Global Web Site: http://www.brother.com Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): http://solutions.brother.com Brother Accessories & Supplies: In USA...
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...1 Introduction 1-1 Using This Manual 1-1 Finding Information 1-1 Conventions Used 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...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 Cassette 2-6 Paper Specification for the Cassette 2-7 Manual Feed Slot 2-7 Loading Paper in Multi-purpose Paper Cassette 2-8 Connections...
...1 Introduction 1-1 Using This Manual 1-1 Finding Information 1-1 Conventions Used 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...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 Cassette 2-6 Paper Specification for the Cassette 2-7 Manual Feed Slot 2-7 Loading Paper in Multi-purpose Paper Cassette 2-8 Connections...
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... 5-8 Setting Multi-Function Link® Pro Mode 5-8 6 Setup Send 6-1 Before You Begin 6-1 Using the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder 6-1 Sending Faxes with Multiple Settings 6-2 Manual Transmission 6-2 Automatic Transmission 6-2 Manual and Automatic Fax Redial 6-2 Dual Access 6-3 Real Time Transmission 6-3 Checking the Jobs Status 6-4 Canceling a Job While Scanning the Document 6-4 Canceling Jobs in Memory 6-4 Basic...
... 5-8 Setting Multi-Function Link® Pro Mode 5-8 6 Setup Send 6-1 Before You Begin 6-1 Using the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder 6-1 Sending Faxes with Multiple Settings 6-2 Manual Transmission 6-2 Automatic Transmission 6-2 Manual and Automatic Fax Redial 6-2 Dual Access 6-3 Real Time Transmission 6-3 Checking the Jobs Status 6-4 Canceling a Job While Scanning the Document 6-4 Canceling Jobs in Memory 6-4 Basic...
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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...
... 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...
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...Category 12-4 Print Setup Section 12-4 Page Setup Section 12-5 Font Configuration 12-5 Other Configuration 12-6 Console Configuration Category 12-6 Using Brother Machine as a Printer 13-1 Special Printing Features 13-1 Windows® Printing 13-1 Popular Printer Emulation Support 13-1 Remote Printer Console ...from Your PC 13-2 Multi-purpose Paper Cassette 13-2 Two-Sided Printing (Manual Duplexing 13-2 Front Output Bin 13-3 Manual Feed Slot 13-3 Loading One Sheet of Paper 13-4 Loading More than One Sheet of Paper 13-4 Printing on Thicker Paper and Card Stock 13-5 Simultaneous...
...Category 12-4 Print Setup Section 12-4 Page Setup Section 12-5 Font Configuration 12-5 Other Configuration 12-6 Console Configuration Category 12-6 Using Brother Machine as a Printer 13-1 Special Printing Features 13-1 Windows® Printing 13-1 Popular Printer Emulation Support 13-1 Remote Printer Console ...from Your PC 13-2 Multi-purpose Paper Cassette 13-2 Two-Sided Printing (Manual Duplexing 13-2 Front Output Bin 13-3 Manual Feed Slot 13-3 Loading One Sheet of Paper 13-4 Loading More than One Sheet of Paper 13-4 Printing on Thicker Paper and Card Stock 13-5 Simultaneous...
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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...Quality 14-5 Resolution 14-5 Toner Save 14-5 Print Setting (For Windows® 95/98/98SE/Me Users Only 14-6 Duplex Printing 14-6 Manual Duplex 14-6 Binding Offset 14-6 Watermark 14-7 Print Watermark 14-7 In background 14-7 Watermark Text 14-8 Watermark Bitmap 14-8 Position 14-8 ...
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...Quality 14-5 Resolution 14-5 Toner Save 14-5 Print Setting (For Windows® 95/98/98SE/Me Users Only 14-6 Duplex Printing 14-6 Manual Duplex 14-6 Binding Offset 14-6 Watermark 14-7 Print Watermark 14-7 In background 14-7 Watermark Text 14-8 Watermark Bitmap 14-8 Position 14-8 ...
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...operation interacts with other features. boldface italics bubble dot Bold typeface identifies a specific key on the LCD of this manual. Warnings detail precautions you through programming your machine has a Reports Key. Additionally, your machine. Bubble Dot typeface ... the back of the machine. Conventions Used in this Manual Throughout this manual. Press Reports, 1 to avoid possible personal injury. 1 Introduction 1 Using This Manual Thank you the proper response for purchasing a Brother fax machine or multi-function center. Cautions specify procedures you...
...operation interacts with other features. boldface italics bubble dot Bold typeface identifies a specific key on the LCD of this manual. Warnings detail precautions you through programming your machine has a Reports Key. Additionally, your machine. Bubble Dot typeface ... the back of the machine. Conventions Used in this Manual Throughout this manual. Press Reports, 1 to avoid possible personal injury. 1 Introduction 1 Using This Manual Thank you the proper response for purchasing a Brother fax machine or multi-function center. Cautions specify procedures you...
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... may void your machine. 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). 2 Assembly and Connections 2 Packing List Make...
... may void your machine. 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). 2 Assembly and Connections 2 Packing List Make...
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...Cassette Usage, Page 4-2. Manual Feed Slot The manual feed slot is above the multi-purpose paper cassette. You do not have to carefully lift Cassette #2 with the machine because they are not attached. Load paper or envelopes one at a time. To print or copy on the Brother machine. 2 Plug the ...modular cable from the paper cassette. To select which cassette will be sure to remove paper from Cassette #2 into the modular jack on labels, transparencies, card stock or thicker paper: Manual Feed Slot ...
...Cassette Usage, Page 4-2. Manual Feed Slot The manual feed slot is above the multi-purpose paper cassette. You do not have to carefully lift Cassette #2 with the machine because they are not attached. Load paper or envelopes one at a time. To print or copy on the Brother machine. 2 Plug the ...modular cable from the paper cassette. To select which cassette will be sure to remove paper from Cassette #2 into the modular jack on labels, transparencies, card stock or thicker paper: Manual Feed Slot ...
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... Letter, Legal, A4, A5, ISO B5, Executive A6 (for Cassette #1 only) 2.75-8.5 × 4.57-14 inches (70-216 × 116-356 mm) Manual Feed Slot: cut sheet envelopes post cards labels and transparencies Letter, Legal, A4, A5, B5 (JIS/ISO), Executive, A6, 2.75-8.5 × 4.57-14 inches ...70-216 × 116-356 mm) We Recommend: Cut sheet: Labels: Transparencies: Xerox 4200DP 20 lb, Champion Paper One 20 lb, Hammermill Laser Paper 24 lb Avery laser label #5160 3M CG3300 for laser printers or equivalent Paper Capacity of Paper Cassette Multi-purpose Paper Cassette: Front Output Bin: Max.
... Letter, Legal, A4, A5, ISO B5, Executive A6 (for Cassette #1 only) 2.75-8.5 × 4.57-14 inches (70-216 × 116-356 mm) Manual Feed Slot: cut sheet envelopes post cards labels and transparencies Letter, Legal, A4, A5, B5 (JIS/ISO), Executive, A6, 2.75-8.5 × 4.57-14 inches ...70-216 × 116-356 mm) We Recommend: Cut sheet: Labels: Transparencies: Xerox 4200DP 20 lb, Champion Paper One 20 lb, Hammermill Laser Paper 24 lb Avery laser label #5160 3M CG3300 for laser printers or equivalent Paper Capacity of Paper Cassette Multi-purpose Paper Cassette: Front Output Bin: Max.
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... Weight: Caliper: Moisture Content: Cut Sheet 16 to 28 lb. (60 to 105 g/m2) 0.003 to 0.005 inches. (0.08 to 0.13 mm) 4% to 6% by weight Manual Feed Slot Basis Weight: Caliper: Moisture Content: Cut Sheet 16 to 43 lb. (60 to 161 g/m2) 0.003 to 0.008 inches. (0.08 to 0.2 mm) 4% to...
... Weight: Caliper: Moisture Content: Cut Sheet 16 to 28 lb. (60 to 105 g/m2) 0.003 to 0.005 inches. (0.08 to 0.13 mm) 4% to 6% by weight Manual Feed Slot Basis Weight: Caliper: Moisture Content: Cut Sheet 16 to 43 lb. (60 to 161 g/m2) 0.003 to 0.008 inches. (0.08 to 0.2 mm) 4% to...
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... you plug the TAD into a wall jack, both your machine and the TAD will try to Distinctive Ring Service: You must plug your Brother machine. We do not recommend using the toll saver feature on your external answering machine if it hears them, the machine takes over the... If You Do Not 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 If your outgoing message. Whenever this manual for recording your TAD is in the jack labeled EXT. The machine cannot hear CNG tones until the TAD has answered the call and receives...
... you plug the TAD into a wall jack, both your machine and the TAD will try to Distinctive Ring Service: You must plug your Brother machine. We do not recommend using the toll saver feature on your external answering machine if it hears them, the machine takes over the... If You Do Not 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 If your outgoing message. Whenever this manual for recording your TAD is in the jack labeled EXT. The machine cannot hear CNG tones until the TAD has answered the call and receives...
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..., then you must rerecord the OGM to include it. You may try omitting this message. A S S E M B L Y A N D C O N N E C T I O N S 2 - 11 The message sets up the ways to handle both manual and automatic fax reception. 1 Record 5 seconds of silence at the TAD's telephone line jack, and not its telephone set jack.) 3 Set your external TAD to... and FAX/TEL lights are on. For example: "After the beep, leave a message or send a fax by giving your Fax Receive Code for people sending manual faxes.
..., then you must rerecord the OGM to include it. You may try omitting this message. A S S E M B L Y A N D C O N N E C T I O N S 2 - 11 The message sets up the ways to handle both manual and automatic fax reception. 1 Record 5 seconds of silence at the TAD's telephone line jack, and not its telephone set jack.) 3 Set your external TAD to... and FAX/TEL lights are on. For example: "After the beep, leave a message or send a fax by giving your Fax Receive Code for people sending manual faxes.
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... calls. 3 The machine may affect your telephone system and ask them to receive faxes any time of your installer to connect the unit to MANUAL. Custom Features on one phone line, it is not guaranteed that installed your faxing operations, please see Important Information chapter, Page 21-1. Custom Features on a Signal Line...
... calls. 3 The machine may affect your telephone system and ask them to receive faxes any time of your installer to connect the unit to MANUAL. Custom Features on one phone line, it is not guaranteed that installed your faxing operations, please see Important Information chapter, Page 21-1. Custom Features on a Signal Line...