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...Brother accessories and supplies available for purchase.) USA: 1-888-879-3232 (voice) From within 1-800-668-2768 (voice) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) Canada: http://www.brothermall.com Description Item Laser Fax Toner Laser Fax Drum * 8 MB Expandable Memory Board (For FAX 4750, FAX 5750, MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC...MFC 8600 only) Network (LAN) Board (For FAX 5750 and MFC 8700 only) Power Protector for A/C Power and Phone Line Surges and Voltage Spikes Quick Reference Card Operations Manual Software Manual Bundled MFC 8300 Printer...be sure to read DISCLAIMER-USER INSTALLATION OF MEMORY BOARD(S), ...
...Brother accessories and supplies available for purchase.) USA: 1-888-879-3232 (voice) From within 1-800-668-2768 (voice) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) Canada: http://www.brothermall.com Description Item Laser Fax Toner Laser Fax Drum * 8 MB Expandable Memory Board (For FAX 4750, FAX 5750, MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC...MFC 8600 only) Network (LAN) Board (For FAX 5750 and MFC 8700 only) Power Protector for A/C Power and Phone Line Surges and Voltage Spikes Quick Reference Card Operations Manual Software Manual Bundled MFC 8300 Printer...be sure to read DISCLAIMER-USER INSTALLATION OF MEMORY BOARD(S), ...
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...), WILL BE LIMITED TO $50. Disclaimer-User Installation of Memory Board(s) In some cases, product may be responsible for you do not feel comfortable with approved replacements. If you elect to perform the installation of approved memory board(s), contact a Brother Authorized Service Center to use a Brother Authorized Service Center, you will be modified...
...), WILL BE LIMITED TO $50. Disclaimer-User Installation of Memory Board(s) In some cases, product may be responsible for you do not feel comfortable with approved replacements. If you elect to perform the installation of approved memory board(s), contact a Brother Authorized Service Center to use a Brother Authorized Service Center, you will be modified...
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... liability of the end-user/purchaser. Within Montreal, please call 1-800-853-6660. We're at Brother Authorized Service Centers throughout Canada. Operation of the MFC/Facsimile machine in the development, production, or delivery of this MFC/Facsimile machine shall be ...® viii LIMITED WARRANTY (CANADA) 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 Corporation (Canada) Ltd. Warranty Service is ...
... liability of the end-user/purchaser. Within Montreal, please call 1-800-853-6660. We're at Brother Authorized Service Centers throughout Canada. Operation of the MFC/Facsimile machine in the development, production, or delivery of this MFC/Facsimile machine shall be ...® viii LIMITED WARRANTY (CANADA) 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 Corporation (Canada) Ltd. Warranty Service is ...
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Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION 1-1 Using this Manual 1-1 Finding Information 1-1 Test Sheet Procedures (For USA Only 1-1 FAX 4750 and FAX 5750 Control Panel Overview 1-2 MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Control Panel Overview .. 1-4 About Your Machine 1-6 Fax Tones and Handshake 1-6 ECM (Error Correction Mode 1-6 2 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2-1 Packing List 2-1 Choosing... are installing the machine to work with a PBX: ...... 2-14 Custom Features on a Single Line 2-14 3 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING 3-1 User-Friendly Programming 3-1 Function Mode 3-1 TABLE OF CONTENTS ix
Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION 1-1 Using this Manual 1-1 Finding Information 1-1 Test Sheet Procedures (For USA Only 1-1 FAX 4750 and FAX 5750 Control Panel Overview 1-2 MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Control Panel Overview .. 1-4 About Your Machine 1-6 Fax Tones and Handshake 1-6 ECM (Error Correction Mode 1-6 2 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2-1 Packing List 2-1 Choosing... are installing the machine to work with a PBX: ...... 2-14 Custom Features on a Single Line 2-14 3 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING 3-1 User-Friendly Programming 3-1 Function Mode 3-1 TABLE OF CONTENTS ix
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... DOS USERS (FOR MFC 8300, MFC 8600 AND MFC 8700 ONLY 13-1 How to Use Brother machine with Your DOS Application Software 13-1 What Does the Remote Printer Console Do 13-1 Remote Printer Console Main Program 13-1 Printer Status Monitor Program 13-2 Installing the Remote Printer Console 13-2 Using the Remote Printer Console Main Program 13-3 Remote Printer Console 13-4 Current Printer Status...
... DOS USERS (FOR MFC 8300, MFC 8600 AND MFC 8700 ONLY 13-1 How to Use Brother machine with Your DOS Application Software 13-1 What Does the Remote Printer Console Do 13-1 Remote Printer Console Main Program 13-1 Printer Status Monitor Program 13-2 Installing the Remote Printer Console 13-2 Using the Remote Printer Console Main Program 13-3 Remote Printer Console 13-4 Current Printer Status...
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...Printer Jam 17-5 Paper is Jammed in the Multi-purpose Paper Cassette ....... 17-6 Paper is Jammed near the Drum Unit 17-6 Paper is Jammed in the Fuser Unit 17-6 If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine 17-7 Difficulties Setting up the Software (For Windows® 3.1x Users...174; G3 OR IMAC™ (FOR MFC 8300 ONLY 18-1 For USB equipped Apple New Power Macintosh G3 or iMac with Mac OS 8.5/8.6 18-1 Install Brother Printer Driver for MFC 8300 18-1 SPECIFICATIONS S-1 Product Description S-1 Fax Specifications S-1 Printer Specifications S-2 Electrical and Environment S-3 Parallel ...
...Printer Jam 17-5 Paper is Jammed in the Multi-purpose Paper Cassette ....... 17-6 Paper is Jammed near the Drum Unit 17-6 Paper is Jammed in the Fuser Unit 17-6 If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine 17-7 Difficulties Setting up the Software (For Windows® 3.1x Users...174; G3 OR IMAC™ (FOR MFC 8300 ONLY 18-1 For USB equipped Apple New Power Macintosh G3 or iMac with Mac OS 8.5/8.6 18-1 Install Brother Printer Driver for MFC 8300 18-1 SPECIFICATIONS S-1 Product Description S-1 Fax Specifications S-1 Printer Specifications S-2 Electrical and Environment S-3 Parallel ...
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... you 'll recognize the unusual fax tones on your fax line, your machine for the machine to send a fax, you 're a first-time fax machine user, fax operation might seem a little mysterious. The receiving fax responds with fax receiving tones. The fax "handshake" is answered. When you have the ECM feature...
... you 'll recognize the unusual fax tones on your fax line, your machine for the machine to send a fax, you 're a first-time fax machine user, fax operation might seem a little mysterious. The receiving fax responds with fax receiving tones. The fax "handshake" is answered. When you have the ECM feature...
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...follow the prompts as they guide you have an MFC 8300, MFC 8600 or MFC 8700, follow the function step for MFC. Use to access the FAX functions you finish a function, the screen displays ACCEPTED. Do You Have a FAX or MFC? ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING 3-1 All you need to help...; For example, For the FAX, press Function , 1 , 3 For the MFC, press Function , 1 , 1 , 3 . When you must first press 1 . 3 On-Screen Programming User-Friendly Programming We have designed your machine. User-friendly programming helps you take full advantage of main menu options which scroll on the...
...follow the prompts as they guide you have an MFC 8300, MFC 8600 or MFC 8700, follow the function step for MFC. Use to access the FAX functions you finish a function, the screen displays ACCEPTED. Do You Have a FAX or MFC? ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING 3-1 All you need to help...; For example, For the FAX, press Function , 1 , 3 For the MFC, press Function , 1 , 1 , 3 . When you must first press 1 . 3 On-Screen Programming User-Friendly Programming We have designed your machine. User-friendly programming helps you take full advantage of main menu options which scroll on the...
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.... 2. MISCELLANEOUS Function Description Factory Set 1. Caller IDs stored in Chapter 10) 5. drum life that remains available. Fax Functions (CONTINUED) 7. INDEX of activity. (Details in memory. 3. USER SETTINGS 6. REMOTE ACCESS 4. Set code for remote retrieval. OFF OFF 159 - Page 9-1, 2 9-2 9-3 5-8 0. ACT.REPORT Print lists and reports 3. 1. COPY CONTRAST You can check the percentage...
.... 2. MISCELLANEOUS Function Description Factory Set 1. Caller IDs stored in Chapter 10) 5. drum life that remains available. Fax Functions (CONTINUED) 7. INDEX of activity. (Details in memory. 3. USER SETTINGS 6. REMOTE ACCESS 4. Set code for remote retrieval. OFF OFF 159 - Page 9-1, 2 9-2 9-3 5-8 0. ACT.REPORT Print lists and reports 3. 1. COPY CONTRAST You can check the percentage...
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... hearingimpaired. During a conversation, users can press Volume or on the control panel to adjust the volume to LOW, HIGH or AMPLIFY. When the handset is important that you do not choose PERMANENT unless all of AMPLIFY. Each key press changes the volume to exit. For the MFC, press Function , 1 , 1 ,... 4 . 2 Press or to select your setting and press Set . 3 Press Stop to the next setting. During a conversation, users can press Volume or on the control panel to adjust the volume to LOW...
... hearingimpaired. During a conversation, users can press Volume or on the control panel to adjust the volume to LOW, HIGH or AMPLIFY. When the handset is important that you do not choose PERMANENT unless all of AMPLIFY. Each key press changes the volume to exit. For the MFC, press Function , 1 , 1 ,... 4 . 2 Press or to select your setting and press Set . 3 Press Stop to the next setting. During a conversation, users can press Volume or on the control panel to adjust the volume to LOW...
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For the MFC, press Function , 1 , 1 , 7 . 2 If none of the users are hearing-impaired, select VOL AMPLIFY:ON? If only some or all of the users are stored permanently. SELECT & SET Setting the Speaker Volume You can adjust the speaker volume when your machine is on Hook . The new ... Volume," page 4-4 before you can select a ring volume level. and press Set , then go to the next setting. If some of a power failure, all the users are hearing-impaired, select TEMPORARY? You can turn the ring OFF or you do the following steps: 1 For the FAX, press Function , 1 , 7 . Press...
For the MFC, press Function , 1 , 1 , 7 . 2 If none of the users are hearing-impaired, select VOL AMPLIFY:ON? If only some or all of the users are stored permanently. SELECT & SET Setting the Speaker Volume You can adjust the speaker volume when your machine is on Hook . The new ... Volume," page 4-4 before you can select a ring volume level. and press Set , then go to the next setting. If some of a power failure, all the users are hearing-impaired, select TEMPORARY? You can turn the ring OFF or you do the following steps: 1 For the FAX, press Function , 1 , 7 . Press...
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...to make adjustments for each 27 characters long. If you're dialing manually, the name is generated at the receiving party's machine. For the MFC, Function 1 3 1 .) (See Setting Station ID, page 4-2.) You can select a comment to include on page 4-2 to help enter characters.... (See Composing Your Own Comments, page 6-6.) 5.(USER DEFINED) 6.(USER DEFINED) Most of the SETUP SEND functions are temporary settings that allow you to ON, the number of pages remains blank. (For the FAX, Function 3...
...to make adjustments for each 27 characters long. If you're dialing manually, the name is generated at the receiving party's machine. For the MFC, Function 1 3 1 .) (See Setting Station ID, page 4-2.) You can select a comment to include on page 4-2 to help enter characters.... (See Composing Your Own Comments, page 6-6.) 5.(USER DEFINED) 6.(USER DEFINED) Most of the SETUP SEND functions are temporary settings that allow you to ON, the number of pages remains blank. (For the FAX, Function 3...
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...names and numbers stored in One Touch and Speed Dial memory, in numerical order. 4.TEL.INDEX ALL DIAL list (above), alphabetically. 5.USER SETTINGS Lists settings for INITIAL SETUP, SETUP RECEIVE, SETUP SEND, PRINT REPORTS REMOTE FAX OPT and MISCELLANEOUS. 6.MEMORY STATUS Lists summary ... 2.ACT.REPORT Activity Report lists information about the last 50 incoming and outgoing faxes. To Print a Report 1 For the FAX, press Function , 7 . For the MFC, press Function , 1 , 7 . 2 Enter the number of occupied memory. For example, press 4 to exit. and press Set . 3 Press Start . 4...
...names and numbers stored in One Touch and Speed Dial memory, in numerical order. 4.TEL.INDEX ALL DIAL list (above), alphabetically. 5.USER SETTINGS Lists settings for INITIAL SETUP, SETUP RECEIVE, SETUP SEND, PRINT REPORTS REMOTE FAX OPT and MISCELLANEOUS. 6.MEMORY STATUS Lists summary ... 2.ACT.REPORT Activity Report lists information about the last 50 incoming and outgoing faxes. To Print a Report 1 For the FAX, press Function , 7 . For the MFC, press Function , 1 , 7 . 2 Enter the number of occupied memory. For example, press 4 to exit. and press Set . 3 Press Start . 4...
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... you see "New Hardware Found Brother MFCXXXX" during startup, follow the instructions from the electrical outlet before you again)." If you are using Windows® 98, you may see "Update Device Driver Wizard", click Next to PC. You may see the User's Guide for your PC. 4...box again. -OR- If you connect Brother machine to bypass the Windows® Plug and Play Printer Driver screens, followed by Finish. SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC 12 - 9 Connecting Brother Machine to PC With Bundled Parallel Cable You must connect the Brother machine to your PC and turning it ...
... you see "New Hardware Found Brother MFCXXXX" during startup, follow the instructions from the electrical outlet before you again)." If you are using Windows® 98, you may see "Update Device Driver Wizard", click Next to PC. You may see the User's Guide for your PC. 4...box again. -OR- If you connect Brother machine to bypass the Windows® Plug and Play Printer Driver screens, followed by Finish. SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC 12 - 9 Connecting Brother Machine to PC With Bundled Parallel Cable You must connect the Brother machine to your PC and turning it ...
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... Program This program allows you to Use Brother machine with Your DOS Application Software Before working with your application software. How to change various printer settings such as emulation, print quality, fonts, page setup etc., from your application software. 13 For DOS Users (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) DOS printing is set to...
... Program This program allows you to Use Brother machine with Your DOS Application Software Before working with your application software. How to change various printer settings such as emulation, print quality, fonts, page setup etc., from your application software. 13 For DOS Users (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) DOS printing is set to...
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...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 it is set to Online. 2 Start your printer's status using bi-directional parallel communications. the mouse driver must...Printer Console Before you install the program, make sure you are in Windows®, exit and return to install the program: DOS Monitor Option Version 3.3 or later EGA/VGA or compatible Mouse; ROM drive for "x") and press Enter. x:\DOS>RPCSETUP 7 Follow the instructions from the installer. 13 - 2 FOR DOS USERS...
...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 it is set to Online. 2 Start your printer's status using bi-directional parallel communications. the mouse driver must...Printer Console Before you install the program, make sure you are in Windows®, exit and return to install the program: DOS Monitor Option Version 3.3 or later EGA/VGA or compatible Mouse; ROM drive for "x") and press Enter. x:\DOS>RPCSETUP 7 Follow the instructions from the installer. 13 - 2 FOR DOS USERS...
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... move the cursor to start the Remote Printer Console main program. Console Alt + C Config You can directly control the Brother machine, with the mouse, using the... press F1, you can go to make the selected setting valid. FOR DOS USERS 13 - 3 Guide Alt + G You can get information on it starts,...Laser Jet IIP Letter Portrait Quality Copies Normal 1 Memory size 2138112 Byte [↑/¬] Select [Enter] Setting Guide [Alt+Character] Menu [F1] Help [ESC] Exit If bi-directional communication is enabled between your computer and MFC when it with Print Form, Reset Printer...
... move the cursor to start the Remote Printer Console main program. Console Alt + C Config You can directly control the Brother machine, with the mouse, using the... press F1, you can go to make the selected setting valid. FOR DOS USERS 13 - 3 Guide Alt + G You can get information on it starts,...Laser Jet IIP Letter Portrait Quality Copies Normal 1 Memory size 2138112 Byte [↑/¬] Select [Enter] Setting Guide [Alt+Character] Menu [F1] Help [ESC] Exit If bi-directional communication is enabled between your computer and MFC when it with Print Form, Reset Printer...
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...Normal Selects the print quality, either "Portrait" or "Landscape." Selects the paper direction, either "Normal" or "Economy." Emulation Laser Jet IIP Selects "Laser Jet IIP." 13 - 4 FOR DOS USERS Paper Cassette Selects the paper feed mode, either "Letter," "Legal," "A4," "Executive,'' "Monarch," "COM10," "DL," "...This Item Does Copies Quality 1 Normal Sets the number of print copies from 1 to 200 pages. Remote Printer Console Current Printer Status Information Item Default What This Item Does Media Type Paper Feed Emulation*1 Regular Selects the media type "...
...Normal Selects the print quality, either "Portrait" or "Landscape." Selects the paper direction, either "Normal" or "Economy." Emulation Laser Jet IIP Selects "Laser Jet IIP." 13 - 4 FOR DOS USERS Paper Cassette Selects the paper feed mode, either "Letter," "Legal," "A4," "Executive,'' "Monarch," "COM10," "DL," "...This Item Does Copies Quality 1 Normal Sets the number of print copies from 1 to 200 pages. Remote Printer Console Current Printer Status Information Item Default What This Item Does Media Type Paper Feed Emulation*1 Regular Selects the media type "...
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... *1 These values (except Yoffset and Xoffset) are overidden by settings within your application software. *2 These values depend on the paper size settings. FOR DOS USERS 13 - 5 Top Margin 0.5" or 0.33" Sets the Top Margin 0", 0.33", 0.5", 1", 1.5" or 2." Page Setup Section Item Default What This Item...the Brougham or LetterGothic font, Pitch is shown in the selection box. Xoffset 0 Sets the Xoffset (vertical) value from any of the printer's internal fonts (Brougham 10, 12 and Letter Gothic16.66). 10 Selects the font size of the selected font. Right Margin *2 Sets the ...
... *1 These values (except Yoffset and Xoffset) are overidden by settings within your application software. *2 These values depend on the paper size settings. FOR DOS USERS 13 - 5 Top Margin 0.5" or 0.33" Sets the Top Margin 0", 0.33", 0.5", 1", 1.5" or 2." Page Setup Section Item Default What This Item...the Brougham or LetterGothic font, Pitch is shown in the selection box. Xoffset 0 Sets the Xoffset (vertical) value from any of the printer's internal fonts (Brougham 10, 12 and Letter Gothic16.66). 10 Selects the font size of the selected font. Right Margin *2 Sets the ...
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For more information on /off, Color for Remote Print Console Sets the hot-key for waking-up the RPC. Other Config Item Default Auto LF Off Auto CR Off Auto Wrap Off Auto Skip On What This Item Does Selects Auto LF "On or Off" Selects Auto CR "On or Off" Selects Auto Wrap "On or Off" Selects Auto Skip "On or Off" Console Config Category File Function Environment Status Monitor Sets the Buzzer on RPC, see the Help Information within the program. 13 - 6 FOR DOS USERS
For more information on /off, Color for Remote Print Console Sets the hot-key for waking-up the RPC. Other Config Item Default Auto LF Off Auto CR Off Auto Wrap Off Auto Skip On What This Item Does Selects Auto LF "On or Off" Selects Auto CR "On or Off" Selects Auto Wrap "On or Off" Selects Auto Skip "On or Off" Console Config Category File Function Environment Status Monitor Sets the Buzzer on RPC, see the Help Information within the program. 13 - 6 FOR DOS USERS