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...you selected. For bond paper, select Bond Paper, for all the copies selected before the next page of the document is printed. If the toner is crumpled when Envelopes has been selected, select Env. If the envelope is not fixed to the envelope correctly when Envelopes has been selected, ...Env. When using ordinary plain paper (19 to 25 lb), select Plain Paper. Thin. 2 - 5 PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS Collate With the Collate check box selected, one complete copy of your machine. Copies The copies selection sets the number of copies that you wish to use the following types of media in...
...you selected. For bond paper, select Bond Paper, for all the copies selected before the next page of the document is printed. If the toner is crumpled when Envelopes has been selected, select Env. If the envelope is not fixed to the envelope correctly when Envelopes has been selected, ...Env. When using ordinary plain paper (19 to 25 lb), select Plain Paper. Thin. 2 - 5 PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS Collate With the Collate check box selected, one complete copy of your machine. Copies The copies selection sets the number of copies that you wish to use the following types of media in...
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... running costs by turning on the Toner Save Mode, which reduces the print density. To change the Brightness, Contrast and Graphics Quality options manually. With the Print Setting set to print using Halftone of original being printed (Photos, Graphics or Scanned Images). Print Setting For Windows174; 98/98SE/Me Print Setting...
... running costs by turning on the Toner Save Mode, which reduces the print density. To change the Brightness, Contrast and Graphics Quality options manually. With the Print Setting set to print using Halftone of original being printed (Photos, Graphics or Scanned Images). Print Setting For Windows174; 98/98SE/Me Print Setting...
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Advanced Options If you are using Windows NT174; 4.0, Windows174; 2000 or XP, you can change settings by selecting the setting in the Layout tab or the Paper/Quality tab. 1 2 3 1 Select the Paper Size and Copy Count. 2 Set the Print Quality, Scaling and TrueType Font setting. 3 You can access the Brother MFC-8840D BR-Script3 Advanced Options tab by clicking Advanced... button in the Printer Features list: ■ Media Type ■ Toner Save ■ BR-Script Level PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS 2 - 22
Advanced Options If you are using Windows NT174; 4.0, Windows174; 2000 or XP, you can change settings by selecting the setting in the Layout tab or the Paper/Quality tab. 1 2 3 1 Select the Paper Size and Copy Count. 2 Set the Print Quality, Scaling and TrueType Font setting. 3 You can access the Brother MFC-8840D BR-Script3 Advanced Options tab by clicking Advanced... button in the Printer Features list: ■ Media Type ■ Toner Save ■ BR-Script Level PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS 2 - 22
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Duplex Automatic Duplex is only available with the MFC-8640D, MFC-8840D, MFC-8840DN and DCP-8045D. Printer settings 7 - 6 USING YOUR MACHINE WITH A MACINTOSH174; Press Copies & Pages to select settings you want to change. Specific settings Set the Media Type, Resolution, Toner Save, and other settings.
Duplex Automatic Duplex is only available with the MFC-8640D, MFC-8840D, MFC-8840DN and DCP-8045D. Printer settings 7 - 6 USING YOUR MACHINE WITH A MACINTOSH174; Press Copies & Pages to select settings you want to change. Specific settings Set the Media Type, Resolution, Toner Save, and other settings.
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...questions and product information for all Brother products. In USA only: 1-800-521-2846 The Brother fax back system number has been preprogrammed on One-Touch Key 01. Ordering accessories and supplies For best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, which are 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 Toner ...
...questions and product information for all Brother products. In USA only: 1-800-521-2846 The Brother fax back system number has been preprogrammed on One-Touch Key 01. Ordering accessories and supplies For best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, which are 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 Toner ...
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...toner, drums, ink cartridges, print cartridges, refill ribbons, therma PLUS paper and thermal paper. • Except as otherwise provided herein, Brother warrants that the Machine and the accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items will repair or replace the Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items at 1-800-284-4329 for Fax, MFC... for Printers, or to a Brother Authorized Service Center within the United States (and does not include shipping outside , the United States, this Product in shipping. Brother174; One-Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service...
...toner, drums, ink cartridges, print cartridges, refill ribbons, therma PLUS paper and thermal paper. • Except as otherwise provided herein, Brother warrants that the Machine and the accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items will repair or replace the Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items at 1-800-284-4329 for Fax, MFC... for Printers, or to a Brother Authorized Service Center within the United States (and does not include shipping outside , the United States, this Product in shipping. Brother174; One-Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service...
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... call 1-877-BROTHER. Warranty Service is available at Brother Authorized Service Centers throughout 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)...-jet products: Do not remove the ink cartridges during shipping will cause severe damage to the MFC/Facsimile and will repair this MFC/Facsimile machine free of charge if defective in excess of the specifications or with your Proof of...
... call 1-877-BROTHER. Warranty Service is available at Brother Authorized Service Centers throughout 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)...-jet products: Do not remove the ink cartridges during shipping will cause severe damage to the MFC/Facsimile and will repair this MFC/Facsimile machine free of charge if defective in excess of the specifications or with your Proof of...
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... 2-7 To load paper or other media in the multi-purpose tray (MP tray) (For MFC-8640D, MFC-8840D and MFC-8840DN 2-8 To use Automatic Duplexing for fax, copy and print operations (For MFC-8640D, MFC-8840D and MFC-8840DN 2-10 3 On-screen programming 3-1 User-friendly programming 3-1 Menu table 3-1 Memory Storage 3-1 Navigation keys 3-2 4 Getting started 4-1 Initial Setup 4-1... 4-5 Setting the Paper Size 4-6 Setting the Ring Volume 4-8 Setting the Beeper Volume 4-8 Setting the Speaker Volume 4-9 Turning on Automatic Daylight Savings Time 4-9 Toner Save 4-9 xiii
... 2-7 To load paper or other media in the multi-purpose tray (MP tray) (For MFC-8640D, MFC-8840D and MFC-8840DN 2-8 To use Automatic Duplexing for fax, copy and print operations (For MFC-8640D, MFC-8840D and MFC-8840DN 2-10 3 On-screen programming 3-1 User-friendly programming 3-1 Menu table 3-1 Memory Storage 3-1 Navigation keys 3-2 4 Getting started 4-1 Initial Setup 4-1... 4-5 Setting the Paper Size 4-6 Setting the Ring Volume 4-8 Setting the Beeper Volume 4-8 Setting the Speaker Volume 4-9 Turning on Automatic Daylight Savings Time 4-9 Toner Save 4-9 xiii
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...duplex tray (For MFC-8640D, MFC-8840D and MFC-8840DN 12-11 If you are having difficulty with your MFC 12-13 Improving the print quality 12-18 Packing and shipping the MFC 12-22 Routine maintenance 12-25 Cleaning the scanner 12-25 Cleaning the printer 12-26 Cleaning the drum unit 12-27 Replacing the toner... cartridge 12-28 How to replace the toner cartridge 12-29 Replacing the drum unit 12-34...
...duplex tray (For MFC-8640D, MFC-8840D and MFC-8840DN 12-11 If you are having difficulty with your MFC 12-13 Improving the print quality 12-18 Packing and shipping the MFC 12-22 Routine maintenance 12-25 Cleaning the scanner 12-25 Cleaning the printer 12-26 Cleaning the drum unit 12-27 Replacing the toner... cartridge 12-28 How to replace the toner cartridge 12-29 Replacing the drum unit 12-34...
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... Support Flap 8 Document Cover 2 Front Cover Release Button 1 (MFC-8440) Manual Feed Tray (MFC-8640D/MFC-8840D/ MFC-8840DN) Multi-purpose Tray (MP Tray) 9 Power Switch 10 Front Cover 11 Paper Tray (Tray #1) No. Name 1 (MFC-8440) Manual Feed Tray (MFC-8640D, MFC-8840D and MFC-8840DN) Multi-purpose Tray (MP Tray) 2 Front Cover Release ... 10 Front Cover 11 Paper Tray (Tray #1) Description Load paper here. Open to place the original on or off the MFC. Open to install a toner cartridge or drum unit. Use the ADF unit for multiple page originals. Unfold it on the scanner glass.
... Support Flap 8 Document Cover 2 Front Cover Release Button 1 (MFC-8440) Manual Feed Tray (MFC-8640D/MFC-8840D/ MFC-8840DN) Multi-purpose Tray (MP Tray) 9 Power Switch 10 Front Cover 11 Paper Tray (Tray #1) No. Name 1 (MFC-8440) Manual Feed Tray (MFC-8640D, MFC-8840D and MFC-8840DN) Multi-purpose Tray (MP Tray) 2 Front Cover Release ... 10 Front Cover 11 Paper Tray (Tray #1) Description Load paper here. Open to place the original on or off the MFC. Open to install a toner cartridge or drum unit. Use the ADF unit for multiple page originals. Unfold it on the scanner glass.
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Turn off or the MFC is off the power switch. 2. If you cannot clear the error and see the same service call Brother Customer Service at: 1-800-284-4329 (in USA) or 1-877-BROTHER (in Sleep mode, the LED is open Toner empty Paper error Red Scan lock Others Out of memory Description ... on page 12-1.) When the power switch is in Canada). LED MFC status Service error Red Cover open . Close the cover. (See Error messages on page 12-1.) Replace the toner cartridge with a new one. (See Replacing the toner cartridge on and try to print again. Wait a few seconds, and then turn it back...
Turn off or the MFC is off the power switch. 2. If you cannot clear the error and see the same service call Brother Customer Service at: 1-800-284-4329 (in USA) or 1-877-BROTHER (in Sleep mode, the LED is open Toner empty Paper error Red Scan lock Others Out of memory Description ... on page 12-1.) When the power switch is in Canada). LED MFC status Service error Red Cover open . Close the cover. (See Error messages on page 12-1.) Replace the toner cartridge with a new one. (See Replacing the toner cartridge on and try to print again. Wait a few seconds, and then turn it back...
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... exit Submenu 4.Volume Menu Selections 1.Ring 2.Beeper 3.Speaker 5.Auto Daylight 6.Ecology - 1.Toner Save 2.Sleep Time 7.Tray - Adjusts the speaker 4-9 volume. Conserves power. Page 4-8 Adjusts the volume 4-8 level of the toner cartridge. Selects the tray that will be used for Copy mode. 4-9 4-9 4-10 ...appear.) (If you have the optional tray #2, see page 3-15.) 7.LCD - Press the Menu numbers. (ex. Contrast (MFC-8440) 8.LCD Contrast (MFC-8640D/ 8840D/8840DN) 9.LCD Contrast (With optional tray #2) Options High Med Low Off High Med Low Off High Med Low Off On...
... exit Submenu 4.Volume Menu Selections 1.Ring 2.Beeper 3.Speaker 5.Auto Daylight 6.Ecology - 1.Toner Save 2.Sleep Time 7.Tray - Adjusts the speaker 4-9 volume. Conserves power. Page 4-8 Adjusts the volume 4-8 level of the toner cartridge. Selects the tray that will be used for Copy mode. 4-9 4-9 4-10 ...appear.) (If you have the optional tray #2, see page 3-15.) 7.LCD - Press the Menu numbers. (ex. Contrast (MFC-8440) 8.LCD Contrast (MFC-8640D/ 8840D/8840DN) 9.LCD Contrast (With optional tray #2) Options High Med Low Off High Med Low Off High Med Low Off On...
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... to select On (or Off). When you are choosing. In Fax mode, you can set the correct day and time in the Spring and backward one -way speaker volume. 1 Press Menu, 1, 4, 3. 2 Press or to select (Low, Med, High or Off). Press Set. 14.Volume 3.Speaker ▲ Med ▼...; High Select ▲▼ & Set 3 Press Stop/Exit. -OR- Toner Save You can conserve toner using this feature. It will remain until you have set the MFC to select On (or Off). 3 Press Set. 16.Ecology 1.Toner Save ▲ On ▼ Off Select ▲▼ & Set 4 Press Stop/Exit.
... to select On (or Off). When you are choosing. In Fax mode, you can set the correct day and time in the Spring and backward one -way speaker volume. 1 Press Menu, 1, 4, 3. 2 Press or to select (Low, Med, High or Off). Press Set. 14.Volume 3.Speaker ▲ Med ▼...; High Select ▲▼ & Set 3 Press Stop/Exit. -OR- Toner Save You can conserve toner using this feature. It will remain until you have set the MFC to select On (or Off). 3 Press Set. 16.Ecology 1.Toner Save ▲ On ▼ Off Select ▲▼ & Set 4 Press Stop/Exit.
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...front cover was not completely closed. DX Lever Error The paper adjustment lever for fax, copy and print operations (For MFC-8640D, MFC-8840D and MFC-8840DN) on page 12-6.) Machine Error MFC has a mechanical problem. Fuser Open The fuser cover is not correctly set in Menu, 1, 3. Load the appropriate... MFC shows Cooling Down, and Wait For A While. Close the front cover for it to transmit or receive again. Set the duplex lever to poll a fax machine that is open . Cooling Down Wait For A While The temperature of the drum unit or toner cartridge is locked. XX Call Brother...
...front cover was not completely closed. DX Lever Error The paper adjustment lever for fax, copy and print operations (For MFC-8640D, MFC-8840D and MFC-8840DN) on page 12-6.) Machine Error MFC has a mechanical problem. Fuser Open The fuser cover is not correctly set in Menu, 1, 3. Load the appropriate... MFC shows Cooling Down, and Wait For A While. Close the front cover for it to transmit or receive again. Set the duplex lever to poll a fax machine that is open . Cooling Down Wait For A While The temperature of the drum unit or toner cartridge is locked. XX Call Brother...
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...jams on page 12-6 or Paper is jammed in the MFC. ERROR MESSAGES ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE ACTION Paper Jam The paper is jammed in the duplex tray (For MFC-8640D, MFC-8840D and MFC-8840DN) on page 12-28.) Toner Low If the LCD shows Toner Low, you that is not jammed. 2 Lift the ... telling you can still Order a new toner cartridge now. Replace the toner cartridge with a new one. (See Replacing the toner cartridge on page 12-11. Toner is used up and printing is not installed. -OR- Reinstall the toner cartridge. -OR- print, however the MFC is jammed, follow the appropriate set of...
...jams on page 12-6 or Paper is jammed in the MFC. ERROR MESSAGES ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE ACTION Paper Jam The paper is jammed in the duplex tray (For MFC-8640D, MFC-8840D and MFC-8840DN) on page 12-28.) Toner Low If the LCD shows Toner Low, you that is not jammed. 2 Lift the ... telling you can still Order a new toner cartridge now. Replace the toner cartridge with a new one. (See Replacing the toner cartridge on page 12-11. Toner is used up and printing is not installed. -OR- Reinstall the toner cartridge. -OR- print, however the MFC is jammed, follow the appropriate set of...
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Pull the jammed paper out of toner stops. Print a few copies of the test page until the scattering of the fuser unit. If you have to the MFC caused by static electricity, do not touch the electrodes shown in the following diagram. 5 Open the back output tray. TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 12 - 8 WARNING To prevent damage to pull the paper toward the back of the MFC, the fuser may get dirty with toner powder and it may scatter on the next printouts. If the paper jam can be cleared, go to Step 7.
Pull the jammed paper out of toner stops. Print a few copies of the test page until the scattering of the fuser unit. If you have to the MFC caused by static electricity, do not touch the electrodes shown in the following diagram. 5 Open the back output tray. TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 12 - 8 WARNING To prevent damage to pull the paper toward the back of the MFC, the fuser may get dirty with toner powder and it may scatter on the next printouts. If the paper jam can be cleared, go to Step 7.
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TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 12 - 10 Take out the jammed paper if there is any inside the drum unit. 9 Put the drum unit assembly back in the MFC. 10 Put the paper tray in the MFC. 11 Close the front cover. 8 Push the lock lever down and take the toner cartridge out of the drum unit assembly.
TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 12 - 10 Take out the jammed paper if there is any inside the drum unit. 9 Put the drum unit assembly back in the MFC. 10 Put the paper tray in the MFC. 11 Close the front cover. 8 Push the lock lever down and take the toner cartridge out of the drum unit assembly.
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... • Check to connect the MFC cable correctly. Your computer is selected as the primary source. Reduce the complexity of a document. In PaperPort174;, click Scan in and the power switch turned On. (See the Quick Setup Guide.) • The toner cartridge and drum unit are the first...pages have a restricted area that will not accept print. Make sure the Brother TWAIN driver is not recognizing the printer's input buffer full signal. The MFC prints first couple of font sizes within your MFC. Out Of Memory message occurs. Check the primary settings in your document to...
... • Check to connect the MFC cable correctly. Your computer is selected as the primary source. Reduce the complexity of a document. In PaperPort174;, click Scan in and the power switch turned On. (See the Quick Setup Guide.) • The toner cartridge and drum unit are the first...pages have a restricted area that will not accept print. Make sure the Brother TWAIN driver is not recognizing the printer's input buffer full signal. The MFC prints first couple of font sizes within your MFC. Out Of Memory message occurs. Check the primary settings in your document to...
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... be incorrect for diagnosing problems. 12 - 17 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Check to off in the Advance tab in the printer driver. (See Toner Save in Software User's Guide on the CD-ROM.) Printouts are smeared. Thin or thick paper below the standard can cause this problem. The... Paper Type that suits the media type you are using a different cable. DIFFICULTY SUGGESTIONS Print Quality Difficulties Printed pages are printed.Verify that your MFC is powered on your hub using -OR-The print media may be too thick or have a rough surface. (See Setting the Paper Type...
... be incorrect for diagnosing problems. 12 - 17 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Check to off in the Advance tab in the printer driver. (See Toner Save in Software User's Guide on the CD-ROM.) Printouts are smeared. Thin or thick paper below the standard can cause this problem. The... Paper Type that suits the media type you are using a different cable. DIFFICULTY SUGGESTIONS Print Quality Difficulties Printed pages are printed.Verify that your MFC is powered on your hub using -OR-The print media may be too thick or have a rough surface. (See Setting the Paper Type...
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...use paper that meets our specifications. (See About paper on page 2-1.) Choose Thick paper mode in the MFC itself. (See Toner Save on page 4-9.) Try installing a new toner cartridge. (See Replacing the toner cartridge on page 12-28.) Try installing a new drum unit. (See Replacing the drum unit on page... 12-34.) Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications. Turn off Toner Save mode in the printer driver, or use paper that meets the recommended specifications. (See About paper on page 2-1.) Check the printer's environment ...
...use paper that meets our specifications. (See About paper on page 2-1.) Choose Thick paper mode in the MFC itself. (See Toner Save on page 4-9.) Try installing a new toner cartridge. (See Replacing the toner cartridge on page 12-28.) Try installing a new drum unit. (See Replacing the drum unit on page... 12-34.) Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications. Turn off Toner Save mode in the printer driver, or use paper that meets the recommended specifications. (See About paper on page 2-1.) Check the printer's environment ...