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...by you need to call Customer Service Please complete the following information for future reference: Model Number: MFC-8420, MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN (Circle your receipt; ■ may serve as the original owner of the product. and, ...9632; will help us notify you of enhancements to register your new product is on-line at www.registermybrother.com By registering your product with Brother: ■ may support an insurance claim by insurance; Your registration with Brother International...
...by you need to call Customer Service Please complete the following information for future reference: Model Number: MFC-8420, MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN (Circle your receipt; ■ may serve as the original owner of the product. and, ...9632; will help us notify you of enhancements to register your new product is on-line at www.registermybrother.com By registering your product with Brother: ■ may support an insurance claim by insurance; Your registration with Brother International...
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... 2-7 To load paper or other media in the multi-purpose tray (MP tray) (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN 2-8 To use Automatic Duplexing for fax, copy and print operations (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN 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 Setting the Date and Time 4-1 Setting...
... 2-7 To load paper or other media in the multi-purpose tray (MP tray) (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN 2-8 To use Automatic Duplexing for fax, copy and print operations (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN 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 Setting the Date and Time 4-1 Setting...
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... up Polling Receive 5-9 Setting up Sequential Polling Receive 5-10 Setting Duplex printing for Fax mode (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN 5-10 Telephone services 5-11 Distinctive Ring 5-11 What does your telephone company's 'Distinctive Ring' do 5-11 What does Brother's 'Distinctive Ring' do 5-11 Do you have Voice Mail 5-12 Before you choose the ring...
... up Polling Receive 5-9 Setting up Sequential Polling Receive 5-10 Setting Duplex printing for Fax mode (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN 5-10 Telephone services 5-11 Distinctive Ring 5-11 What does your telephone company's 'Distinctive Ring' do 5-11 What does Brother's 'Distinctive Ring' do 5-11 Do you have Voice Mail 5-12 Before you choose the ring...
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... Retrieval 8-5 Using your Remote Access Code 8-5 Remote commands 8-6 Retrieving fax messages 8-7 Changing your Fax Forwarding number 8-7 9 Printing reports 9-1 MFC settings and activity 9-1 Customizing the Transmission Verification Report..... 9-1 Setting the Fax Activity Report Interval 9-2 Printing reports 9-3 To print a report ... 10-12 N in 1 copy 10-12 Poster 10-13 Duplex (1 in 1) (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN 10-13 Duplex (2 in 1) and Duplex (4 in 1) (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN 10-15 Changing the default copy settings 10-16 Quality 10-16 Contrast 10-16 xvii
... Retrieval 8-5 Using your Remote Access Code 8-5 Remote commands 8-6 Retrieving fax messages 8-7 Changing your Fax Forwarding number 8-7 9 Printing reports 9-1 MFC settings and activity 9-1 Customizing the Transmission Verification Report..... 9-1 Setting the Fax Activity Report Interval 9-2 Printing reports 9-3 To print a report ... 10-12 N in 1 copy 10-12 Poster 10-13 Duplex (1 in 1) (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN 10-13 Duplex (2 in 1) and Duplex (4 in 1) (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN 10-15 Changing the default copy settings 10-16 Quality 10-16 Contrast 10-16 xvii
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11 12 xviii Using the MFC as a printer 11-1 Using the Brother MFC-8420, MFC-8820D or MFC-8820DN printer driver 11-1 How to print your document 11-2 Simultaneous printing and faxing 11-3 Two-sided printing (Duplex Printing 11-3 Automatic Duplex Printing (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN 11-3 Manual Duplex Printing 11-4 Face-...feed tray (For MFC-8420 11-7 The multi-purpose tray (MP tray) (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN 11-9 Printing on envelopes 11-11 Printer operation keys 11-16 Job Cancel 11-16 Secure key 11-16 Setting the Emulation Selection 11-17 Printing the Internal Font List 11-...
11 12 xviii Using the MFC as a printer 11-1 Using the Brother MFC-8420, MFC-8820D or MFC-8820DN printer driver 11-1 How to print your document 11-2 Simultaneous printing and faxing 11-3 Two-sided printing (Duplex Printing 11-3 Automatic Duplex Printing (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN 11-3 Manual Duplex Printing 11-4 Face-...feed tray (For MFC-8420 11-7 The multi-purpose tray (MP tray) (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN 11-9 Printing on envelopes 11-11 Printer operation keys 11-16 Job Cancel 11-16 Secure key 11-16 Setting the Emulation Selection 11-17 Printing the Internal Font List 11-...
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...Brother Network PC-FAX software........... 20-5 Quick Tips 20-5 Sending a Network PC-FAX from your MFC 22-13 Improving the print quality 22-18 Packing and shipping the MFC... 22-22 Routine maintenance 22-25 Cleaning the scanner 22-25 Cleaning the printer 22-26 Cleaning the drum unit 22-27 Replacing the toner cartridge 22-28 xxiv about the interface cable 21-4 Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada only 21-4 International... Paper jams 22-6 Paper is jammed in the duplex tray (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN 22-11 If you are having difficulty with your Macintosh® application...
...Brother Network PC-FAX software........... 20-5 Quick Tips 20-5 Sending a Network PC-FAX from your MFC 22-13 Improving the print quality 22-18 Packing and shipping the MFC... 22-22 Routine maintenance 22-25 Cleaning the scanner 22-25 Cleaning the printer 22-26 Cleaning the drum unit 22-27 Replacing the toner cartridge 22-28 xxiv about the interface cable 21-4 Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada only 21-4 International... Paper jams 22-6 Paper is jammed in the duplex tray (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN 22-11 If you are having difficulty with your Macintosh® application...
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...press the correct keys, we used in this Guide Throughout this Guide Thank you for buying a Brother Multi-Function Center (MFC). To make the most of your MFC by checking the Index at the back of Contents. Courier New typeface identifies the messages on the...to read this Guide. Finding information All the chapter headings and subheadings are not compatible with the MFC. 1 - 1 INTRODUCTION Warnings inform you to a related topic. Your MFC-8420, MFC-8820D or MFC-8820DN is simple to use, with other features. Italicized typeface emphasizes an important point or refers you...
...press the correct keys, we used in this Guide Throughout this Guide Thank you for buying a Brother Multi-Function Center (MFC). To make the most of your MFC by checking the Index at the back of Contents. Courier New typeface identifies the messages on the...to read this Guide. Finding information All the chapter headings and subheadings are not compatible with the MFC. 1 - 1 INTRODUCTION Warnings inform you to a related topic. Your MFC-8420, MFC-8820D or MFC-8820DN is simple to use, with other features. Italicized typeface emphasizes an important point or refers you...
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... Front Cover Open to prevent the printed paper with Extension 2 Front Cover Release Button 6 ADF Document Support Extension 7 ADF Document Output Support Flap 8 Document Cover 1 (MFC-8420) Manual Feed Tray (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) Multi-purpose Tray (MP Tray) 9 Power Switch 10 Front Cover 11 Paper Tray (Tray #1) No.
... Front Cover Open to prevent the printed paper with Extension 2 Front Cover Release Button 6 ADF Document Support Extension 7 ADF Document Output Support Flap 8 Document Cover 1 (MFC-8420) Manual Feed Tray (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) Multi-purpose Tray (MP Tray) 9 Power Switch 10 Front Cover 11 Paper Tray (Tray #1) No.
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...up Output Tray (Back Output Tray) 14 AC Power Connector 13 Duplex Tray (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) 12 Paper Adjustment Lever for duplex printing. 13 Duplex Tray (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) Slide out to remove paper jammed inside the MFC. 14 AC Power Connector Connect the AC Power Connector here. 15 Face-up... is placed in the MP tray or Manual feed tray. 16 ADF Cover Open to match your paper size for Duplex Printing (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) 17 Telephone Line Jack 18 USB Interface Connector 19 Parallel Interface Connector 20 External Telephone Line Jack No. Name Description 12 Paper ...
...up Output Tray (Back Output Tray) 14 AC Power Connector 13 Duplex Tray (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) 12 Paper Adjustment Lever for duplex printing. 13 Duplex Tray (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) Slide out to remove paper jammed inside the MFC. 14 AC Power Connector Connect the AC Power Connector here. 15 Face-up... is placed in the MP tray or Manual feed tray. 16 ADF Cover Open to match your paper size for Duplex Printing (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) 17 Telephone Line Jack 18 USB Interface Connector 19 Parallel Interface Connector 20 External Telephone Line Jack No. Name Description 12 Paper ...
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12 11 10 9 8 Control panel overview MFC-8420, MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN have similar control panel keys. INTRODUCTION 1 - 6 6 5 34 7 2 1
12 11 10 9 8 Control panel overview MFC-8420, MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN have similar control panel keys. INTRODUCTION 1 - 6 6 5 34 7 2 1
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... Stop/Exit Stops a fax, copy and scan operation or exits from Pulse to Tone. Contrast Lets you sort multiple copies using the ADF. N in 1 (For MFC-8420) N in 1 lets you select. Sort Lets you make a copy that is lighter or darker than the original. Duplex/N in 1 to copy 2 or ...copy on both sides of original. B Start Lets you select the copy quality for your type of the paper or N in 1 (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) You can select which tray you temporarily switch the dialing mode during a telephone call from the menu. Quality Lets you start sending faxes, making...
... Stop/Exit Stops a fax, copy and scan operation or exits from Pulse to Tone. Contrast Lets you sort multiple copies using the ADF. N in 1 (For MFC-8420) N in 1 lets you select. Sort Lets you make a copy that is lighter or darker than the original. Duplex/N in 1 to copy 2 or ...copy on both sides of original. B Start Lets you select the copy quality for your type of the paper or N in 1 (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) You can select which tray you temporarily switch the dialing mode during a telephone call from the menu. Quality Lets you start sending faxes, making...
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2 Paper About paper Type and size of paper The MFC loads paper from the installed paper tray, manual feed tray, multi-purpose tray or optional lower tray. Tray Type Paper tray (Tray #1) Manual feed tray Multi-purpose tray (MP tray) Optional lower tray (Tray #2) Recommended paper Model name MFC-8420, MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN MFC-8420 MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN Option for MFC-8420, MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN Plain Paper: Transparency: Labels: Xerox 4200DP 20 lb Hammermill Laser Paper 24 lb 3M CG 3300 Avery laser label # 5160 PAPER 2 - 1
2 Paper About paper Type and size of paper The MFC loads paper from the installed paper tray, manual feed tray, multi-purpose tray or optional lower tray. Tray Type Paper tray (Tray #1) Manual feed tray Multi-purpose tray (MP tray) Optional lower tray (Tray #2) Recommended paper Model name MFC-8420, MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN MFC-8420 MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN Option for MFC-8420, MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN Plain Paper: Transparency: Labels: Xerox 4200DP 20 lb Hammermill Laser Paper 24 lb 3M CG 3300 Avery laser label # 5160 PAPER 2 - 1
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... feeding from the paper tray, try again using preprinted or highly textured paper, or paper with an embossed letterhead. Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com and check the latest recommendations for use a recommended type of approximately 5%. ■ Before you buy a large amount of paper, please... Do not use acidic or alkaline paper. ■ Use long-grain paper. ■ Use paper with the MFC-8420, MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN. It may cause a paper jam and damage your MFC will be used with a moisture content of paper, especially for plain-paper copying. ■ Use paper that you...
... feeding from the paper tray, try again using preprinted or highly textured paper, or paper with an embossed letterhead. Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com and check the latest recommendations for use a recommended type of approximately 5%. ■ Before you buy a large amount of paper, please... Do not use acidic or alkaline paper. ■ Use long-grain paper. ■ Use paper with the MFC-8420, MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN. It may cause a paper jam and damage your MFC will be used with a moisture content of paper, especially for plain-paper copying. ■ Use paper that you...
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PAPER 2 - 3 Paper capacity of the paper trays Paper size Multi-purpose tray (MP tray) (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) Manual feed tray (MFC-8420) Width: 69.8 to 220 mm (2.75 to 8.66 in.) Height: 116 to 406.4 mm (4.57 to 16.0 in.) Width: 69.8 to 220 mm (2.75 ..., Letter, Legal, B5 (ISO), B5 (JIS), Executive, A5, A6, B6 (ISO) A4, Letter, Legal, B5 (ISO), B5 (JIS), Executive, A5, B6 (ISO) Duplex printing (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) A4, Letter, Legal Number of sheets 50 sheets (80 g/m2 or 20 lb) Single sheet 250 sheets (80 g/m2 or 20 lb) 250 sheets (80...
PAPER 2 - 3 Paper capacity of the paper trays Paper size Multi-purpose tray (MP tray) (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) Manual feed tray (MFC-8420) Width: 69.8 to 220 mm (2.75 to 8.66 in.) Height: 116 to 406.4 mm (4.57 to 16.0 in.) Width: 69.8 to 220 mm (2.75 ..., Letter, Legal, B5 (ISO), B5 (JIS), Executive, A5, A6, B6 (ISO) A4, Letter, Legal, B5 (ISO), B5 (JIS), Executive, A5, B6 (ISO) Duplex printing (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) A4, Letter, Legal Number of sheets 50 sheets (80 g/m2 or 20 lb) Single sheet 250 sheets (80 g/m2 or 20 lb) 250 sheets (80...
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... tray Optional Lower tray Multipurpose tray Manual feed tray Paper tray Optional Lower tray Multipurpose tray Manual feed tray Paper tray Optional Lower Tray MFC-8420 MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN N/A Plain paper, Bond paper, Recycled paper, Envelope*1, Labels*2, and Transparency*2 Plain paper, Bond paper, N/A Recycled paper, Envelope, Labels, and Transparency Plain paper, Recycled paper..., B6 (ISO) *1 Up to 3 envelopes *2 Up to 10 sheets When printing transparencies, remove each one from the face-down output tray after it exits the MFC. 2 - 4 PAPER
... tray Optional Lower tray Multipurpose tray Manual feed tray Paper tray Optional Lower tray Multipurpose tray Manual feed tray Paper tray Optional Lower Tray MFC-8420 MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN N/A Plain paper, Bond paper, Recycled paper, Envelope*1, Labels*2, and Transparency*2 Plain paper, Bond paper, N/A Recycled paper, Envelope, Labels, and Transparency Plain paper, Recycled paper..., B6 (ISO) *1 Up to 3 envelopes *2 Up to 10 sheets When printing transparencies, remove each one from the face-down output tray after it exits the MFC. 2 - 4 PAPER
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Make sure that the paper is not, the paper may not be fed properly, resulting in the proper position on the MP tray. MP tray support flap 3 When loading paper in the multi-purpose tray (MP tray) (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) When printing envelopes and labels you should only use the multi-purpose tray. 1 Open the MP tray and lower it gently. 2 Pull out and unfold the MP tray support flap. If it is straight and in a skewed printout or a paper jam. 2 - 8 PAPER To load paper or other media in the MP tray, make sure it touches the back of the tray.
Make sure that the paper is not, the paper may not be fed properly, resulting in the proper position on the MP tray. MP tray support flap 3 When loading paper in the multi-purpose tray (MP tray) (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) When printing envelopes and labels you should only use the multi-purpose tray. 1 Open the MP tray and lower it gently. 2 Pull out and unfold the MP tray support flap. If it is straight and in a skewed printout or a paper jam. 2 - 8 PAPER To load paper or other media in the MP tray, make sure it touches the back of the tray.
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To use Automatic Duplexing for fax, copy and print operations (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) If you want to print on page 11-3.) 1 Load paper in the Paper Tray or Multi-purpose Tray. 2 Set the Paper Adjustment Lever for fax, .... 2 - 10 PAPER This feature is now ready to match your paper size. Letter/Legal A4 3 Your MFC is available for A4, Letter or Legal size paper. (See Setting Duplex printing for Fax mode (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) on page 5-10, Duplex/N in the back of paper you are using the Duplex feature for...
To use Automatic Duplexing for fax, copy and print operations (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) If you want to print on page 11-3.) 1 Load paper in the Paper Tray or Multi-purpose Tray. 2 Set the Paper Adjustment Lever for fax, .... 2 - 10 PAPER This feature is now ready to match your paper size. Letter/Legal A4 3 Your MFC is available for A4, Letter or Legal size paper. (See Setting Duplex printing for Fax mode (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) on page 5-10, Duplex/N in the back of paper you are using the Duplex feature for...
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When you want: or . 3 - 2 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING Press 4 for Printer menu -OR- 4.Printer 5.Print Reports Press 5 for MFC-8820DN or if the optional LAN board (NC-9100h) is installed.) -OR- Press 6 for LAN menu 6.LAN 0.Initial Setup Select ▲▼ & Set (Only for Print ...
When you want: or . 3 - 2 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING Press 4 for Printer menu -OR- 4.Printer 5.Print Reports Press 5 for MFC-8820DN or if the optional LAN board (NC-9100h) is installed.) -OR- Press 6 for LAN menu 6.LAN 0.Initial Setup Select ▲▼ & Set (Only for Print ...
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... Menu Selections Options Descriptions Page 1.Mode Timer - 0 Sec 30 Secs 1 Min 2 Mins 5 Mins Off Sets how long the 4-5 MFC will stay in Copy or Scan mode before returning to Fax mode. 2.Paper Type 1.MP Tray (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) Thin Plain Thick Thicker Sets the type of 4-5 paper in Bold with . 3 - 4 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING
... Menu Selections Options Descriptions Page 1.Mode Timer - 0 Sec 30 Secs 1 Min 2 Mins 5 Mins Off Sets how long the 4-5 MFC will stay in Copy or Scan mode before returning to Fax mode. 2.Paper Type 1.MP Tray (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) Thin Plain Thick Thicker Sets the type of 4-5 paper in Bold with . 3 - 4 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING
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...paper. 5-9 5-10 Changes the 6-6 lightness or darkness of 5-5 incoming faxes. Reduces the size of faxes you send. Sets up your MFC to exit Submenu 1.Setup Receive (In Fax mode only) 2.Setup Send (In Fax mode only) Menu Selections 1.Ring Delay 2.F/T Ring ... On ( 51, #51) Off 5.Auto On Reduction Off 6.Print - + Density - + - + - + - + 7.Polling RX On Off 8.Duplex (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) 1.Contrast 2.Fax Resolution On Off Auto Light Dark Standard Fine S. Prints received faxes on or off. You can personalize these codes. The default settings are...
...paper. 5-9 5-10 Changes the 6-6 lightness or darkness of 5-5 incoming faxes. Reduces the size of faxes you send. Sets up your MFC to exit Submenu 1.Setup Receive (In Fax mode only) 2.Setup Send (In Fax mode only) Menu Selections 1.Ring Delay 2.F/T Ring ... On ( 51, #51) Off 5.Auto On Reduction Off 6.Print - + Density - + - + - + - + 7.Polling RX On Off 8.Duplex (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) 1.Contrast 2.Fax Resolution On Off Auto Light Dark Standard Fine S. Prints received faxes on or off. You can personalize these codes. The default settings are...