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...and follow the voice prompts to common technical questions and product information for Brother Printer Driver updates. If you can check here for all your Fax Machine/ Multi-Function Center needs. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The Brother Solutions Center is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. ... call our fax-back system, and follow the voice prompts to receive faxed instructions on One Touch key 01. ORDERING ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES i Brother fax-back system (USA Only) Brother Customer Service has installed an easy-to-use the system to send faxes to get instant...
...and follow the voice prompts to common technical questions and product information for Brother Printer Driver updates. If you can check here for all your Fax Machine/ Multi-Function Center needs. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) The Brother Solutions Center is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. ... call our fax-back system, and follow the voice prompts to receive faxed instructions on One Touch key 01. ORDERING ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES i Brother fax-back system (USA Only) Brother Customer Service has installed an easy-to-use the system to send faxes to get instant...
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...-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 Program for DOS 13-1 Bi-directional Parallel Interface... 13-1 Enhanced Memory Management 13-1 Printing 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...
...-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 Program for DOS 13-1 Bi-directional Parallel Interface... 13-1 Enhanced Memory Management 13-1 Printing 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...
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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...
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...
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15 xvi Available Options 14-13 Support 14-14 Brother Solutions Center 14-14 Web Update 14-14 Check Setting 14-14 Features in the Printer Driver (For Windows® 2000 14-15 General Tab 14-15 Printing Preferences 14-15 Layout Tab 14-16 *1 Orientation 14-16 *2 Pages Per Sheet...Turn Off AutoLoad 15-2 Using the Scan Keys 15-2 Using the Control Panel Keys 15-2 Scan Image 15-3 Scan/OCR 15-3 Scan to E-mail 15-3 Brother Control Center Features 15-4 Auto Configuration 15-4 Scanning Operations 15-4 Copy Operations 15-5 PC Fax Operation 15-5 Scanner Settings for Scan, Copy and PC Fax...
15 xvi Available Options 14-13 Support 14-14 Brother Solutions Center 14-14 Web Update 14-14 Check Setting 14-14 Features in the Printer Driver (For Windows® 2000 14-15 General Tab 14-15 Printing Preferences 14-15 Layout Tab 14-16 *1 Orientation 14-16 *2 Pages Per Sheet...Turn Off AutoLoad 15-2 Using the Scan Keys 15-2 Using the Control Panel Keys 15-2 Scan Image 15-3 Scan/OCR 15-3 Scan to E-mail 15-3 Brother Control Center Features 15-4 Auto Configuration 15-4 Scanning Operations 15-4 Copy Operations 15-5 PC Fax Operation 15-5 Scanner Settings for Scan, Copy and PC Fax...
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...Brother MFC with a New Power Macintosh® G3, G4 or iMac™/iBook 19-1 Set up Your USB Equipped Apple® Macintosh® G3,G4, iMac™ or iBook with Mac OS 8.5/8.51/8.6/9.0/9.0.4/9.1 ... 19-1 Using Brother Printer... Driver with Your Apple® Macintosh® .. 19-1 Sending a Fax from Your Macintosh® Application 19-3 Setting Up Your Address Book 19-5 Adding a New Member 19-5 Adding a New Group 19-6 Using Brother... Important Information 21-1 Standard Telephone and FCC Notices 21-1 Laser Safety 21-2 FDA Regulations 21-2 Manufactured 21-2 Important-About...
...Brother MFC with a New Power Macintosh® G3, G4 or iMac™/iBook 19-1 Set up Your USB Equipped Apple® Macintosh® G3,G4, iMac™ or iBook with Mac OS 8.5/8.51/8.6/9.0/9.0.4/9.1 ... 19-1 Using Brother Printer... Driver with Your Apple® Macintosh® .. 19-1 Sending a Fax from Your Macintosh® Application 19-3 Setting Up Your Address Book 19-5 Adding a New Member 19-5 Adding a New Group 19-6 Using Brother... Important Information 21-1 Standard Telephone and FCC Notices 21-1 Laser Safety 21-2 FDA Regulations 21-2 Manufactured 21-2 Important-About...
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... Packing and Shipping the Machine 22-13 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 S-2 Computer Requirement S-3 Electrical and Environment S-3 Parallel Interface Specifications S-4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface Specifications.......... S-4 Resident Fonts S-4 Symbol Sets/Character...
... Packing and Shipping the Machine 22-13 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 S-2 Computer Requirement S-3 Electrical and Environment S-3 Parallel Interface Specifications S-4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface Specifications.......... S-4 Resident Fonts S-4 Symbol Sets/Character...
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Set Stores a function setting into your E-mail application, setting it in function procedure. 4 Print Key: Reset Clears data from the printer memory. 5 Scan Keys: Scan Image Press this key to start scanning a text document. Scan to E-mail Press this key to scan a... and right through options or text. INTRODUCTION 1-3 Clear Deletes entered data or backs up automatically as an attachment. 6 One Touch Dial Keys These 8 keys give you instant access to previously stored phone numbers. MFC-8500 Control Panel Overview 3 2 1 17 4 16 15 5 14 67 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 Toner ...
Set Stores a function setting into your E-mail application, setting it in function procedure. 4 Print Key: Reset Clears data from the printer memory. 5 Scan Keys: Scan Image Press this key to start scanning a text document. Scan to E-mail Press this key to scan a... and right through options or text. INTRODUCTION 1-3 Clear Deletes entered data or backs up automatically as an attachment. 6 One Touch Dial Keys These 8 keys give you instant access to previously stored phone numbers. MFC-8500 Control Panel Overview 3 2 1 17 4 16 15 5 14 67 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 Toner ...
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... 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 20 lb. (75 g/m2) Letter/A4 paper 2-6 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS Approx. 150 sheets of...
... 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 20 lb. (75 g/m2) Letter/A4 paper 2-6 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS Approx. 150 sheets of...
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... LCD shows: Then Press 1 for General Setup-OR- 1.GENERAL SETUP Press 2 for Fax Operations-OR- 2.FAX Press 3 for Copy Operations-OR- 3.COPY Press 4 for Printer Operations. 4.PRINTER You can access the Menu by pressing Menu. When you through the menu selections and programming options. If you want to help you take full...
... LCD shows: Then Press 1 for General Setup-OR- 1.GENERAL SETUP Press 2 for Fax Operations-OR- 2.FAX Press 3 for Copy Operations-OR- 3.COPY Press 4 for Printer Operations. 4.PRINTER You can access the Menu by pressing Menu. When you through the menu selections and programming options. If you want to help you take full...
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...INTERNAL FONT 2. CONFIGURATION 1. AUTO TEXT PHOTO Selects the Copy resolution for your type of the last 30 Caller IDs stored in bold. 3-6 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING status are listed here. Page 8-1 8-3 22-22 11-6 11-6 13-7 13-7 13-7 Note The factory setting (option) is shown in memory. Printer settings and - PRINTER...life that remains available. Main Menu 2. You can restore the - MISCELLANEOUS 1. CALLER ID 3. RESET PRINTER 2. FACTORY SET Options Descriptions ON Uses the phone company Distinctive Ring OFF subscriber service to check and confirm...
...INTERNAL FONT 2. CONFIGURATION 1. AUTO TEXT PHOTO Selects the Copy resolution for your type of the last 30 Caller IDs stored in bold. 3-6 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING status are listed here. Page 8-1 8-3 22-22 11-6 11-6 13-7 13-7 13-7 Note The factory setting (option) is shown in memory. Printer settings and - PRINTER...life that remains available. Main Menu 2. You can restore the - MISCELLANEOUS 1. CALLER ID 3. RESET PRINTER 2. FACTORY SET Options Descriptions ON Uses the phone company Distinctive Ring OFF subscriber service to check and confirm...
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...12 For DOS Users 12 How to Use the Brother Machine with Your DOS Application Software Before working with the remote printer console program HP LaserJet IIP emulation mode Auto emulation selection I The best or recommended printer driver is indicated in your application software. I ... and comprises the following table shows combinations of this utility program. The Remote Printer Console (RPC) is a utility program that the Brother machine's name appears in your computer screen. Printer driver supported in your application software HP LaserJet IIP™ HP LaserJet II™...
...12 For DOS Users 12 How to Use the Brother Machine with Your DOS Application Software Before working with the remote printer console program HP LaserJet IIP emulation mode Auto emulation selection I The best or recommended printer driver is indicated in your application software. I ... and comprises the following table shows combinations of this utility program. The Remote Printer Console (RPC) is a utility program that the Brother machine's name appears in your computer screen. Printer driver supported in your application software HP LaserJet IIP™ HP LaserJet II™...
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... you have the following hardware and software to install the program: DOS Version 3.3 or later Monitor EGA/VGA or compatible Option Mouse; Installing the Remote Printer Console Before you install the program, make sure you are in the installer. 12 - 2 F O R D O S U S E R S x:\RPCX>RPCSETUP 7 Follow the ... driver must be installed. (You can also operate the program with the keyboard.) Follow these steps to install the remote printer console program: 1 Make sure your Brother machine is connected to your computer and is set to Online. 2 Start your CD-ROM drive for "x") and then press...
... you have the following hardware and software to install the program: DOS Version 3.3 or later Monitor EGA/VGA or compatible Option Mouse; Installing the Remote Printer Console Before you install the program, make sure you are in the installer. 12 - 2 F O R D O S U S E R S x:\RPCX>RPCSETUP 7 Follow the ... driver must be installed. (You can also operate the program with the keyboard.) Follow these steps to install the remote printer console program: 1 Make sure your Brother machine is connected to your computer and is set to Online. 2 Start your CD-ROM drive for "x") and then press...
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... on your MFC. Otherwise, RPC shows its default settings. There are four sub menus. (See table below . You can directly control the Brother machine, with the mouse, using the Enter and Cursor keys. F O R D O S U S E R S 12 - 3 Menu Direct Access Printer Setup Console .... The main screen will appear on a highlighted item. Direct_Access Remote Printer Console Printer_Setup Console_Config Current Status Status Ready Media Type Regular Paper feed Paper Cassette Emulation Paper Size Orientation Laser Jet IIP Letter Portrait Quality Copies Normal 1 Memory size [↑/¬...
... on your MFC. Otherwise, RPC shows its default settings. There are four sub menus. (See table below . You can directly control the Brother machine, with the mouse, using the Enter and Cursor keys. F O R D O S U S E R S 12 - 3 Menu Direct Access Printer Setup Console .... The main screen will appear on a highlighted item. Direct_Access Remote Printer Console Printer_Setup Console_Config Current Status Status Ready Media Type Regular Paper feed Paper Cassette Emulation Paper Size Orientation Laser Jet IIP Letter Portrait Quality Copies Normal 1 Memory size [↑/¬...
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...or "Economy." Sets the number of print copies from 1 to 999 pages. Remote Printer Console Current Printer Status Information Item Default Media Type Regular Paper Feed Paper Cassette Emulation*1 Laser Jet IIP Paper Size*1 Letter Orientation*1 Portrait Quality*1 Normal Copies*1 1 What This ...," "Executive,'' "Monarch," "COM10," "DL," "C5," "B5," "A5" or "A6," "JIS B5." Printer Setup Category Print Setup Section Item Default Copies 1 Quality Normal Emulation Laser Jet IIP What This Item Does Sets the number of print copies from 1 to 999 pages. *1 The items can...
...or "Economy." Sets the number of print copies from 1 to 999 pages. Remote Printer Console Current Printer Status Information Item Default Media Type Regular Paper Feed Paper Cassette Emulation*1 Laser Jet IIP Paper Size*1 Letter Orientation*1 Portrait Quality*1 Normal Copies*1 1 What This ...," "Executive,'' "Monarch," "COM10," "DL," "C5," "B5," "A5" or "A6," "JIS B5." Printer Setup Category Print Setup Section Item Default Copies 1 Quality Normal Emulation Laser Jet IIP What This Item Does Sets the number of print copies from 1 to 999 pages. *1 The items can...
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...128). Sets the Yoffset (horizontal) value from 0 to 500 dots. Font Configuration Item Font Source Font name Default Internal Brogham10 Pitch 10 Symbol Set PC8 What This Item Does "Internal" Selects a font from 0 to 500 dots. *1 These values (except Yoffset and Xoffset) are overidden by settings ...within your application software. *2 These values depend on the paper size settings. Selects the font size of the printer's internal fonts (Brougham 10, 12 and Letter Gothic16.66). If you selected the Brougham or LetterGothic font, Pitch is shown in the selection ...
...128). Sets the Yoffset (horizontal) value from 0 to 500 dots. Font Configuration Item Font Source Font name Default Internal Brogham10 Pitch 10 Symbol Set PC8 What This Item Does "Internal" Selects a font from 0 to 500 dots. *1 These values (except Yoffset and Xoffset) are overidden by settings ...within your application software. *2 These values depend on the paper size settings. Selects the font size of the printer's internal fonts (Brougham 10, 12 and Letter Gothic16.66). If you selected the Brougham or LetterGothic font, Pitch is shown in the selection ...
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...the machine's memory. With the machine's standard memory, you easily change the Brother machine's default settings (such as a 13 Printer Special Printing Features Windows® Printing The dedicated printer driver and TrueType™ compatible fonts for DOS The MFL Pro Suite CD-...with your computer in Windows® applications; When you operate your machine includes the utility program Remote Printer Console (RPC). Enhanced Memory Management The Brother machine has its own Data Compression Technology, which automatically compresses graphic data and downloads font data efficiently into...
...the machine's memory. With the machine's standard memory, you easily change the Brother machine's default settings (such as a 13 Printer Special Printing Features Windows® Printing The dedicated printer driver and TrueType™ compatible fonts for DOS The MFL Pro Suite CD-...with your computer in Windows® applications; When you operate your machine includes the utility program Remote Printer Console (RPC). Enhanced Memory Management The Brother machine has its own Data Compression Technology, which automatically compresses graphic data and downloads font data efficiently into...
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... printing is finished, it loads paper from your application software. (See Acceptable Paper, Page 2-6.) Use the manual feed slot for the printer driver.) Please select LPT1 on one side of paper: letter, legal, A4, B5 and A5 plain paper. If your application software does not support your application software. ...it well, or you (with a pop-up message) to print the next page automatically. Two-Sided Printing (Manual Duplexing) The supplied printer drivers for Windows® 95/98/Me and Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 enable manual duplex printing. (For more pages, the ...
... printing is finished, it loads paper from your application software. (See Acceptable Paper, Page 2-6.) Use the manual feed slot for the printer driver.) Please select LPT1 on one side of paper: letter, legal, A4, B5 and A5 plain paper. If your application software does not support your application software. ...it well, or you (with a pop-up message) to print the next page automatically. Two-Sided Printing (Manual Duplexing) The supplied printer drivers for Windows® 95/98/Me and Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 enable manual duplex printing. (For more pages, the ...
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Manual Feed Slot Loading More than One Sheet of Paper 1 Open the Setup dialog box of the Windows® printer driver and select Manual Feed in the Setup dialog box of your printer driver. Insert the sheet of paper for Portrait (vertical) or Landscape (horizontal), with the side you do not have finished printing...Steps 1 and 2 until the front edge of the paper touches the paper feed roller. 2 Adjust the manual feed slot to load the first page. Loading One Sheet of Paper You do not select Manual Feed, and insert a page in the manual feed slot. 1 Align the paper at the center of the...
Manual Feed Slot Loading More than One Sheet of Paper 1 Open the Setup dialog box of the Windows® printer driver and select Manual Feed in the Setup dialog box of your printer driver. Insert the sheet of paper for Portrait (vertical) or Landscape (horizontal), with the side you do not have finished printing...Steps 1 and 2 until the front edge of the paper touches the paper feed roller. 2 Adjust the manual feed slot to load the first page. Loading One Sheet of Paper You do not select Manual Feed, and insert a page in the manual feed slot. 1 Align the paper at the center of the...
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The machine will wait until the front edge touches the paper feed rollers. To prevent the possibility of transparencies smudging as they stack in the printer driver. 2 Send the print data as the machine pulls it exits the machine. Printing on thicker paper or card stock. 1 Select manual feed mode in ... rear cover is lifted up the rear cover at the rear of the machine. 4 Adjust the manual feed paper guides to the rear of the printer. Let go of the paper as usual. 3 Lift up , the machine has a straight paper path from the manual feed slot to the width of the...
The machine will wait until the front edge touches the paper feed rollers. To prevent the possibility of transparencies smudging as they stack in the printer driver. 2 Send the print data as the machine pulls it exits the machine. Printing on thicker paper or card stock. 1 Select manual feed mode in ... rear cover is lifted up the rear cover at the rear of the machine. 4 Adjust the manual feed paper guides to the rear of the printer. Let go of the paper as usual. 3 Lift up , the machine has a straight paper path from the manual feed slot to the width of the...
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I Avoid using preprinted or highly textured paper. I Avoid feeding carrier sheets with labels exposed, or your nearest Brother authorized sales representative or the place where you are designed for use in this machine. 13 - 6 U S I N G B R O T H E R M A C H I N E A S A P R I Avoid using coated paper, such as vinyl coated paper... that are using special paper, and the paper has problems feeding from your machine. Simultaneous Printing/Faxing Your machine can use recycled paper in laser printers. I For the best print quality, we recommend using the manual feed slot.
I Avoid using preprinted or highly textured paper. I Avoid feeding carrier sheets with labels exposed, or your nearest Brother authorized sales representative or the place where you are designed for use in this machine. 13 - 6 U S I N G B R O T H E R M A C H I N E A S A P R I Avoid using coated paper, such as vinyl coated paper... that are using special paper, and the paper has problems feeding from your machine. Simultaneous Printing/Faxing Your machine can use recycled paper in laser printers. I For the best print quality, we recommend using the manual feed slot.