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...registering your product with Brother International Corporation, you will help us notify you of enhancements to your model number) Serial Number:* Date of Purchase: Place of Purchase: * The serial number is on -line at www.registermybrother.com ©1996-2003 Brother Industries, Ltd. Your... way to call Customer Service Please complete the following information for future reference: Model Number: MFC-8420, MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN (Circle your product and special offers. Retain this User's Guide with Brother: ■ may serve as the original owner of the product. and, ■ will...
...registering your product with Brother International Corporation, you will help us notify you of enhancements to your model number) Serial Number:* Date of Purchase: Place of Purchase: * The serial number is on -line at www.registermybrother.com ©1996-2003 Brother Industries, Ltd. Your... way to call Customer Service Please complete the following information for future reference: Model Number: MFC-8420, MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN (Circle your product and special offers. Retain this User's Guide with Brother: ■ may serve as the original owner of the product. and, ■ will...
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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 Macintosh® application 20-6 For Mac OS 8.6-9.2 users 20-6 For Mac OS X users 20-6 21 Important information 21-1 Standard telephone and FCC Notices These notices are having difficulty with your MFC...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... MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN ...
...Brother Network PC-FAX software........... 20-5 Quick Tips 20-5 Sending a Network PC-FAX from your Macintosh® application 20-6 For Mac OS 8.6-9.2 users 20-6 For Mac OS X users 20-6 21 Important information 21-1 Standard telephone and FCC Notices These notices are having difficulty with your MFC...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... MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN ...
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...appear in the LCD. Cautions specify procedures you to a related topic. Finding information All the chapter headings and subheadings are not compatible with the MFC. 1 - 1 INTRODUCTION Italicized typeface emphasizes an important point or refers you must follow or avoid to prevent possible damage to the machine. Bold... that will be able to read this Guide. You can make things clearer and to help you through programming it. Your MFC-8420, MFC-8820D or MFC-8820DN is simple to use, with other features. Improper Setup alerts you for buying a Brother Multi-Function Center...
...appear in the LCD. Cautions specify procedures you to a related topic. Finding information All the chapter headings and subheadings are not compatible with the MFC. 1 - 1 INTRODUCTION Italicized typeface emphasizes an important point or refers you must follow or avoid to prevent possible damage to the machine. Bold... that will be able to read this Guide. You can make things clearer and to help you through programming it. Your MFC-8420, MFC-8820D or MFC-8820DN is simple to use, with other features. Improper Setup alerts you for buying a Brother Multi-Function Center...
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... Support Flap Unfold it to prevent the printed paper with Extension (Support Flap) from sliding off the MFC. 4 Control Panel Use the keys and display to control the MFC. 5 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Use the ADF unit for multiple page originals. 6 ADF Document... 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. Name Description 1 (MFC-8420) Manual Feed Tray (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) Multi-purpose Tray (MP Tray) Load paper here. 2...
... Support Flap Unfold it to prevent the printed paper with Extension (Support Flap) from sliding off the MFC. 4 Control Panel Use the keys and display to control the MFC. 5 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Use the ADF unit for multiple page originals. 6 ADF Document... 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. Name Description 1 (MFC-8420) Manual Feed Tray (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) Multi-purpose Tray (MP Tray) Load paper here. 2...
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...Name Description 12 Paper Adjustment Lever for Duplex Printing (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) Use to match your paper size 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 Output Tray (Back Output Tray) 14 AC Power Connector 13 Duplex Tray (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) 12 Paper Adjustment Lever 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 Adjustment Lever for Duplex Printing (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) Use to match your paper size 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 Output Tray (Back Output Tray) 14 AC Power Connector 13 Duplex Tray (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) 12 Paper Adjustment Lever 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...
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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 12 11 10 9 8 Control panel overview MFC-8420, MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN have similar control panel keys.
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...you temporarily switch the dialing mode during a telephone call from the menu. N in 1 (For MFC-8420) N in 1 lets you start sending faxes, making copies or scanning. B Start Lets ... 0 Dial Pad Use these keys to dial telephone and fax numbers and as a keyboard for entering information into the MFC. 9 Copy keys (Temporary settings): Enlarge/Reduce Lets you reduce or enlarge copies depending upon the ratio you sort multiple... to use for your type of the paper or N in 1 (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) You can select which tray you make a copy that is lighter or darker than the original.
...you temporarily switch the dialing mode during a telephone call from the menu. N in 1 (For MFC-8420) N in 1 lets you start sending faxes, making copies or scanning. B Start Lets ... 0 Dial Pad Use these keys to dial telephone and fax numbers and as a keyboard for entering information into the MFC. 9 Copy keys (Temporary settings): Enlarge/Reduce Lets you reduce or enlarge copies depending upon the ratio you sort multiple... to use for your type of the paper or N in 1 (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) You can select which tray you make a copy that is lighter or darker than the original.
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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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...the paper tray, try again using preprinted or highly textured paper, or paper with the MFC-8420, MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN. ■ Before you buy a large amount of approximately 5%. It may cause a paper jam and damage your MFC will be damaged. ■ Avoid using coated paper, such as vinyl coated paper. ... can be used or your MFC. Do not use acidic or alkaline paper. ■ Use long-grain paper. ■ Use paper with a moisture content of paper, please test some to 24 lb). ■ Use neutral paper. Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com and check the latest recommendations...
...the paper tray, try again using preprinted or highly textured paper, or paper with the MFC-8420, MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN. ■ Before you buy a large amount of approximately 5%. It may cause a paper jam and damage your MFC will be damaged. ■ Avoid using coated paper, such as vinyl coated paper. ... can be used or your MFC. Do not use acidic or alkaline paper. ■ Use long-grain paper. ■ Use paper with a moisture content of paper, please test some to 24 lb). ■ Use neutral paper. Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com and check the latest recommendations...
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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 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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To load paper or other media in a skewed printout or a paper jam. 2 - 8 PAPER If it is straight and in the MP tray, make sure it gently. 2 Pull out and unfold the MP tray support flap. MP tray support flap 3 When loading paper in the proper position on the MP tray. Make sure that the paper is not, the paper may not be fed properly, resulting 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 touches the back of the tray.
To load paper or other media in a skewed printout or a paper jam. 2 - 8 PAPER If it is straight and in the MP tray, make sure it gently. 2 Pull out and unfold the MP tray support flap. MP tray support flap 3 When loading paper in the proper position on the MP tray. Make sure that the paper is not, the paper may not be fed properly, resulting 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 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 back of paper you are using the Duplex feature for Duplex Printing, in .... 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 1 on page 10-11 and Two-sided printing (Duplex Printing) on...
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 back of paper you are using the Duplex feature for Duplex Printing, in .... 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 1 on page 10-11 and Two-sided printing (Duplex Printing) on...
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... 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 (This menu only Plain paper in paper appears if...
... 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 (This menu only Plain paper in paper appears if...
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...Ring 2.Beeper 3.Speaker 5.Auto Daylight 6.Ecology - 1.Toner Save 2.Sleep Time 7. The default settings are shown in Bold with . Contrast (MFC-8420) 8.LCD Contrast (MFC-8820D/ 8820DN) 9.LCD Contrast (With optional tray #2) Options High Med Low Off High Med Low Off High Med Low Off On Off On Off Tray#1...be used for Copy mode. 4-9 4-9 4-10 4-11 Selects the tray that will be used for Daylight Savings Time automatically. Use:Copy (For MFC-8420, this menu doesn't appear.) (If you have the optional tray #2, see page 3-15.) 7.LCD - Increases the life of the beeper....
...Ring 2.Beeper 3.Speaker 5.Auto Daylight 6.Ecology - 1.Toner Save 2.Sleep Time 7. The default settings are shown in Bold with . Contrast (MFC-8420) 8.LCD Contrast (MFC-8820D/ 8820DN) 9.LCD Contrast (With optional tray #2) Options High Med Low Off High Med Low Off High Med Low Off On Off On Off Tray#1...be used for Copy mode. 4-9 4-9 4-10 4-11 Selects the tray that will be used for Daylight Savings Time automatically. Use:Copy (For MFC-8420, this menu doesn't appear.) (If you have the optional tray #2, see page 3-15.) 7.LCD - Increases the life of the beeper....
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... 00 70 40 30 20 On Off 4.Remote Code 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. Receives fax 5-4 messages without pressing the Start key. You can answer all 5-8 calls at an...
... 00 70 40 30 20 On Off 4.Remote Code 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. Receives fax 5-4 messages without pressing the Start key. You can answer all 5-8 calls at an...
