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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... the voice prompts to receive faxed instructions about using this manual, call our fax-back system, and follow the voice prompts 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 ...country where you can't resolve a difficulty with your Brother machine using the system and an index of a Brother authorized dealer or service center, call 1-877-BROTHER. This system is our one from which you can get the most from within Montreal) Dealers/Service Centers (USA Only) For the name of fax-...
... the voice prompts to receive faxed instructions about using this manual, call our fax-back system, and follow the voice prompts 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 ...country where you can't resolve a difficulty with your Brother machine using the system and an index of a Brother authorized dealer or service center, call 1-877-BROTHER. This system is our one from which you can get the most from within Montreal) Dealers/Service Centers (USA Only) For the name of fax-...
Users Manual - English
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...Operation Manual for any failure of the MFC/Facsimile machine to operate properly. For laser products: Failure to remove the Toner Cartridge (and Toner Drum Unit on applicable models) during shipping. Internet support: support@brother.ca or browse Brother's Web Site: www.brother.com Brother International ... to this limited warranty of 1 year from the date of purchase for labour 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 warranty. No...
...Operation Manual for any failure of the MFC/Facsimile machine to operate properly. For laser products: Failure to remove the Toner Cartridge (and Toner Drum Unit on applicable models) during shipping. Internet support: support@brother.ca or browse Brother's Web Site: www.brother.com Brother International ... to this limited warranty of 1 year from the date of purchase for labour 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 warranty. No...
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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... 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 sure...
... 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 sure...
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... 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 Whenever this manual for recording your outgoing message. If it hears them, the machine takes over the call on the external phone and switch to...for the fax "handshake." Your machine cannot work properly if you have the telephone company's Distinctive Ring service. If it exceeds 4 rings. To disconnect the call and receives the fax. Make sure you ... the left for fax calling (CNG) tones. The TAD must plug your Brother machine. When you plug the TAD into the EXT. on the same telephone line as the ...
... 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 Whenever this manual for recording your outgoing message. If it hears them, the machine takes over the call on the external phone and switch to...for the fax "handshake." Your machine cannot work properly if you have the telephone company's Distinctive Ring service. If it exceeds 4 rings. To disconnect the call and receives the fax. Make sure you ... the left for fax calling (CNG) tones. The TAD must plug your Brother machine. When you plug the TAD into the EXT. on the same telephone line as the ...
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...that you contact the company that the Receive Mode be connected to a multi-line system, ask your telephone system and ask them to MANUAL. You can then leave the machine in FAX mode to a two wire system. All incoming calls should be reported first to the company.... Multi-Line Connections (PBX) Most offices use a central telephone system. If you have Voice Mail, Call Waiting, RingMaster, an answering service, or an alarm system custom feature on one phone line, it is not guaranteed that handles your faxing operations, please see Important Information chapter, Page 21-1.
...that you contact the company that the Receive Mode be connected to a multi-line system, ask your telephone system and ask them to MANUAL. You can then leave the machine in FAX mode to a two wire system. All incoming calls should be reported first to the company.... Multi-Line Connections (PBX) Most offices use a central telephone system. If you have Voice Mail, Call Waiting, RingMaster, an answering service, or an alarm system custom feature on one phone line, it is not guaranteed that handles your faxing operations, please see Important Information chapter, Page 21-1.
Users Manual - English
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...machine returns to choose from Hold. If you have pulse dialing service, but need this feature to increase the length of the pause. To take advantage of the number with manual dialing using the dial pad. You can even include manual dialing using the dial pad. For example, to change a number... many times as needed to send tone signals. 1 Lift the handset. 2 Press #. To temporarily change the number to release the call on One Touch key 04. The combined number will not release the call from among several long distance carriers when you make a second call . Digits dialed...
...machine returns to choose from Hold. If you have pulse dialing service, but need this feature to increase the length of the pause. To take advantage of the number with manual dialing using the dial pad. You can even include manual dialing using the dial pad. For example, to change a number... many times as needed to send tone signals. 1 Lift the handset. 2 Press #. To temporarily change the number to release the call on One Touch key 04. The combined number will not release the call from among several long distance carriers when you make a second call . Digits dialed...
Users Manual - English
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...the machine is actually an answering mode. and then press Set. 4 Press or to select the prestored ring pattern you want to keep one of information. I OUT OF AREA display means call originates outside your area. If both the name and number are received, the LCD... ring feature is in the Caller ID memory. Registering the Distinctive Ring Pattern 1 Set the machine to MANUAL mode. 2 Press Menu, 2, 0, 1. 3 Press or to select DISTINCTIVE:SET? This service provides the name or telephone number of service available in MANUAL mode at all the numbers. You can be activated.
...the machine is actually an answering mode. and then press Set. 4 Press or to select the prestored ring pattern you want to keep one of information. I OUT OF AREA display means call originates outside your area. If both the name and number are received, the LCD... ring feature is in the Caller ID memory. Registering the Distinctive Ring Pattern 1 Set the machine to MANUAL mode. 2 Press Menu, 2, 0, 1. 3 Press or to select DISTINCTIVE:SET? This service provides the name or telephone number of service available in MANUAL mode at all the numbers. You can be activated.
Users Manual - English
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... numbers: I Perform these activities in the off-peak hours, such as possible. If your MFC-8500 damages the telephone line, the telephone company may connect to its facilities, equipment, operations or ...may make changes to your telephone line and still have those devices ring when your service temporarily. Your telephone company may safely connect this equipment. 21 Important Information 21 Standard... number is useful to determine the quantity of this manual for this information to one line should contact your equipment. The REN is called. But if advanced notice ...
... numbers: I Perform these activities in the off-peak hours, such as possible. If your MFC-8500 damages the telephone line, the telephone company may connect to its facilities, equipment, operations or ...may make changes to your telephone line and still have those devices ring when your service temporarily. Your telephone company may safely connect this equipment. 21 Important Information 21 Standard... number is useful to determine the quantity of this manual for this information to one line should contact your equipment. The REN is called. But if advanced notice ...
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...are at an extension phone or press Stop/Exit if you are at 1800-284-4329 (in USA), 1-877-BROTHER (in Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (in the EXT jack. Send a manual fax by pressing Hook -OR-by a poor telephone connection. Difficulty Printing and Receiving Faxes Condensed print and horizontal...the line as a calling fax machine and respond with fax receiving tones. Try receiving from another fax machine. If the problem continues, call Brother Customer Service at the fax machine or an external phone. Ask the other party to sounds. If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine If you ...
...are at an extension phone or press Stop/Exit if you are at 1800-284-4329 (in USA), 1-877-BROTHER (in Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (in the EXT jack. Send a manual fax by pressing Hook -OR-by a poor telephone connection. Difficulty Printing and Receiving Faxes Condensed print and horizontal...the line as a calling fax machine and respond with fax receiving tones. Try receiving from another fax machine. If the problem continues, call Brother Customer Service at the fax machine or an external phone. Ask the other party to sounds. If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine If you ...
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Distinctive Ring A service purchased from the Telephone ... a certain time each day that all delayed faxes will be sent. The Brother machine uses the new number to program your machine. Fax Forwarding Sends a fax received ... jack. gray scale The shades of One Touch and Speed Dial numbers that is sending, receiving or printing a fax. Cover Page Message The comment on a One Touch key for Broadcasting. drum unit ... faxes. Help List A printout of your machine when you do not have the Owner's Manual with you are stored on the Cover Page (programmable). G - 2 Delayed Fax Sends your...
Distinctive Ring A service purchased from the Telephone ... a certain time each day that all delayed faxes will be sent. The Brother machine uses the new number to program your machine. Fax Forwarding Sends a fax received ... jack. gray scale The shades of One Touch and Speed Dial numbers that is sending, receiving or printing a fax. Cover Page Message The comment on a One Touch key for Broadcasting. drum unit ... faxes. Help List A printout of your machine when you do not have the Owner's Manual with you are stored on the Cover Page (programmable). G - 2 Delayed Fax Sends your...
Quick Setup Guide - English
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...brother.com Call Brother Customer Service at : 1-877-268-9575 For the MFC, continue to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the Brother machine. USA: 1-800-284-4329 (9AM-5PM EST) 1-800-284-3238 (TTY service ...D. Slide the paper cassette into the machine until you are sharing one line. CONGRATULATIONS ON PURCHASING THE ULTIMATE BROTHER MACHINE. Enter two digits for the paper size you to use.... C MFC-8500 Quick Setup Guide THANK YOU! Follow these simple instructions in 24-hour format and press Set, then Stop/Exit. To select which cassette will be started manually FAX/TEL...
...brother.com Call Brother Customer Service at : 1-877-268-9575 For the MFC, continue to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the Brother machine. USA: 1-800-284-4329 (9AM-5PM EST) 1-800-284-3238 (TTY service ...D. Slide the paper cassette into the machine until you are sharing one line. CONGRATULATIONS ON PURCHASING THE ULTIMATE BROTHER MACHINE. Enter two digits for the paper size you to use.... C MFC-8500 Quick Setup Guide THANK YOU! Follow these simple instructions in 24-hour format and press Set, then Stop/Exit. To select which cassette will be started manually FAX/TEL...
Quick Setup Guide - English
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...the installation is started. Step 3. Click to highlight the printer driver icon you want to restart your Macintosh with our Customer Service, or Brother Authorized Service Center. Brother Support Get all contact you need if you to print. You can get a variety of the Chooser, select the printer... is included on the CD-ROM Windows Macintosh Install Software You can recognize the new driver. Documentation View the Owner's Manual and other documentation. Connect the MFC to your PC with the two screws. From the Apple menu, open the Chooser. 2. ReadMe! If you do...
...the installation is started. Step 3. Click to highlight the printer driver icon you want to restart your Macintosh with our Customer Service, or Brother Authorized Service Center. Brother Support Get all contact you need if you to print. You can get a variety of the Chooser, select the printer... is included on the CD-ROM Windows Macintosh Install Software You can recognize the new driver. Documentation View the Owner's Manual and other documentation. Connect the MFC to your PC with the two screws. From the Apple menu, open the Chooser. 2. ReadMe! If you do...
Quick Setup Guide for Windows XP - English
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.... 2. Turn on the CD-ROM Install Software You can get a variety of information from our Customer Service Department, or Brother Authorized Service Center. If this computer. 3. Open the directory X:\WXP\ADDPRT. 7. On-Line Documentation View the Owner's Manual and other countries. Help Helpful hints. The installation of Automatically detect and install my plug and...
.... 2. Turn on the CD-ROM Install Software You can get a variety of information from our Customer Service Department, or Brother Authorized Service Center. If this computer. 3. Open the directory X:\WXP\ADDPRT. 7. On-Line Documentation View the Owner's Manual and other countries. Help Helpful hints. The installation of Automatically detect and install my plug and...
Service Manual
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...reassembly, and lubrication--so that the facsimile equipment is a Service Manual covering the specifications, construction, theory of operation, and maintenance of six chapters and appendices. CHAPTER VI. This manual is made up of the Brother facsimile equipment. CHAPTER V. GENERAL DESCRIPTION INSTALLATION THEORY OF OPERATION ... spare parts. EEPROM Customizing Codes Firmware Switches (WSW) Circuit Diagrams Toner Cartridge Weight This manual describes the models and their versions to be able to understand equipment function, to change depending upon each destination.
...reassembly, and lubrication--so that the facsimile equipment is a Service Manual covering the specifications, construction, theory of operation, and maintenance of six chapters and appendices. CHAPTER VI. This manual is made up of the Brother facsimile equipment. CHAPTER V. GENERAL DESCRIPTION INSTALLATION THEORY OF OPERATION ... spare parts. EEPROM Customizing Codes Firmware Switches (WSW) Circuit Diagrams Toner Cartridge Weight This manual describes the models and their versions to be able to understand equipment function, to change depending upon each destination.
Service Manual
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...Error messages on the LCD Messages on the LCD. ERROR INDICATION To help the user or the service personnel promptly locate the cause of the error codes listed in Chapter V, Section 3.13 (that... VI - 1 For the error messages, see [ 1 ] below. Following the MACHINE ERROR, one of a problem (if any), the facsimile equipment incorporates the self-diagnostic functions which display error messages...In the 2nd row) PLS CLOSE COVER Probable Cause Even after paper pick-up operation, the manual insertion sensor does not detect paper. (For those models available with a 2nd paper cassette, the...
...Error messages on the LCD Messages on the LCD. ERROR INDICATION To help the user or the service personnel promptly locate the cause of the error codes listed in Chapter V, Section 3.13 (that... VI - 1 For the error messages, see [ 1 ] below. Following the MACHINE ERROR, one of a problem (if any), the facsimile equipment incorporates the self-diagnostic functions which display error messages...In the 2nd row) PLS CLOSE COVER Probable Cause Even after paper pick-up operation, the manual insertion sensor does not detect paper. (For those models available with a 2nd paper cassette, the...