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If You Need to Call Customer Service Please complete the following information for future reference: Model Number: MFC-9800 Serial Number*: Date of Purchase: Place of Purchase: * The serial number is on the back of theft, fire or warranty service. ©1996-2001 Brother Industries, Ltd. Retain this manual with your sales receipt as a permanent record of your purchase, in the event of the unit.
If You Need to Call Customer Service Please complete the following information for future reference: Model Number: MFC-9800 Serial Number*: Date of Purchase: Place of Purchase: * The serial number is on the back of theft, fire or warranty service. ©1996-2001 Brother Industries, Ltd. Retain this manual with your sales receipt as a permanent record of your purchase, in the event of the unit.
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... can use the system to send faxes to any MFC, not just the one -step resource for all your Brother MFC using this manual, call 1-800-284-4357. In USA: 1-800-521-2846 In Canada: 1-800-681-9838 1-514-685-5381 In Montreal The Brother fax-back system number (USA only) has been preprogrammed... on how to use fax-back system, so you purchased the MFC. You can check here for the hearing-impaired) In Canada: 1-800-853-6660 (voice) 1-514...
... can use the system to send faxes to any MFC, not just the one -step resource for all your Brother MFC using this manual, call 1-800-284-4357. In USA: 1-800-521-2846 In Canada: 1-800-681-9838 1-514-685-5381 In Montreal The Brother fax-back system number (USA only) has been preprogrammed... on how to use fax-back system, so you purchased the MFC. You can check here for the hearing-impaired) In Canada: 1-800-853-6660 (voice) 1-514...
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... MFC. If you cannot find the accessory you need and you have a Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express credit card, you can order accessories directly from within that country. Ordering Accessories and Supplies IMPORTANT For technical and operational assistance, you must be made from Brother....visit us online for a complete selection of Brother accessories and supplies available for purchase.) In USA: 1-888-879-3232 (voice) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) http://www.brothermall.com In Canada: 1-800-668-2768 (voice) Description Laser Fax Toner Laser Fax Drum Telephone Line Cord IEEE-1284 Bi...
... MFC. If you cannot find the accessory you need and you have a Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express credit card, you can order accessories directly from within that country. Ordering Accessories and Supplies IMPORTANT For technical and operational assistance, you must be made from Brother....visit us online for a complete selection of Brother accessories and supplies available for purchase.) In USA: 1-888-879-3232 (voice) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) http://www.brothermall.com In Canada: 1-800-668-2768 (voice) Description Laser Fax Toner Laser Fax Drum Telephone Line Cord IEEE-1284 Bi...
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...paper in case your records. Keep this Product is , your complete source for that you . MFC LIMITED WARRANTY (USA) v Except for genuine Brother Accessories and Supplies. Follow the return instructions. Model Serial Date of purchase Store where purchased Location of... and only statement of Frequently Asked Questions, troubleshooting tips and service center locator is lost, stolen or requires service. BROTHER INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION 100 SOMERSET CORPORATE BLVD. THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WRITTEN OR ORAL, WHETHER ...
...paper in case your records. Keep this Product is , your complete source for that you . MFC LIMITED WARRANTY (USA) v Except for genuine Brother Accessories and Supplies. Follow the return instructions. Model Serial Date of purchase Store where purchased Location of... and only statement of Frequently Asked Questions, troubleshooting tips and service center locator is lost, stolen or requires service. BROTHER INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION 100 SOMERSET CORPORATE BLVD. THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WRITTEN OR ORAL, WHETHER ...
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... anyone else involved in the form of a Sales Receipt. For laser products: Failure to remove the Toner Cartridge (and Toner Drum Unit on applicable models) during shipping. This warranty states Brother's entire liability and your print head resulting from packing without limitation,...year from the date of purchase for labour and parts, Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. ("Brother"), or its Authorized Service Centers, Distributors, Dealers, Agents or employees, shall create another warranty or modify this MFC/Facsimile machine shall be the sole liability of the end-...
... anyone else involved in the form of a Sales Receipt. For laser products: Failure to remove the Toner Cartridge (and Toner Drum Unit on applicable models) during shipping. This warranty states Brother's entire liability and your print head resulting from packing without limitation,...year from the date of purchase for labour and parts, Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. ("Brother"), or its Authorized Service Centers, Distributors, Dealers, Agents or employees, shall create another warranty or modify this MFC/Facsimile machine shall be the sole liability of the end-...
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... Used in this Manual 1-1 Test Sheet Procedure and Product Registration (For USA Only) . 1-2 To Complete Your MFC-9800 Registration On-Line (For USA Only 1-2 MFC-9800 Control Panel Overview 1-3 About Your Machines 1-5 Custom Features 1-5 Do You Have Voice Mail on the Phone Line ...the Cassette 2-5 Manual Feed Slot 2-6 Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette 2-6 Manual Feed Slot 2-7 Connecting the MFC 2-8 Connections 2-9 Connecting an External Telephone 2-9 Connecting an External TAD (Telephone Answering Device 2-9 Sequence 2-9 Connections 2-9 T A B L E O F C O N T E N...
... Used in this Manual 1-1 Test Sheet Procedure and Product Registration (For USA Only) . 1-2 To Complete Your MFC-9800 Registration On-Line (For USA Only 1-2 MFC-9800 Control Panel Overview 1-3 About Your Machines 1-5 Custom Features 1-5 Do You Have Voice Mail on the Phone Line ...the Cassette 2-5 Manual Feed Slot 2-6 Loading Paper in the Paper Cassette 2-6 Manual Feed Slot 2-7 Connecting the MFC 2-8 Connections 2-9 Connecting an External Telephone 2-9 Connecting an External TAD (Telephone Answering Device 2-9 Sequence 2-9 Connections 2-9 T A B L E O F C O N T E N...
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... Two-Line TAD, and Two-Line Telephone 2-12 Multi-Line Connections (PBX 2-13 If You are Installing the MFC to Work with a PBX:.... 2-13 Custom Features on Your Phone Line 2-13 On-Screen Programming 3-1 User-Friendly Programming 3-1 Menu Mode 3-1 Menu Selection Table 3-2 Initial Setup 4-1 ...
... Two-Line TAD, and Two-Line Telephone 2-12 Multi-Line Connections (PBX 2-13 If You are Installing the MFC to Work with a PBX:.... 2-13 Custom Features on Your Phone Line 2-13 On-Screen Programming 3-1 User-Friendly Programming 3-1 Menu Mode 3-1 Menu Selection Table 3-2 Initial Setup 4-1 ...
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Remote Retrieval 9-3 Using Remote Retrieval Access Code 9-3 Remote Commands 9-4 Retrieving Fax Messages 9-5 Changing Fax Forwarding Number 9-5 10 Printing Reports 10-1 MFC Settings and Activity 10-1 Customizing the Transmission Verification Report .......... 10-1 Setting the Fax Activity Report Interval 10-1 Using the Reports Key 10-2 ... 11-8 Copy Mode (Type of Original 11-9 Copy Contrast 11-9 Paper Type 11-9 12 For DOS Users 12-1 How to Use the Brother MFC with Your DOS Application Software 12-1 What Does the Remote Printer Console Do 12-1 T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S xiii
Remote Retrieval 9-3 Using Remote Retrieval Access Code 9-3 Remote Commands 9-4 Retrieving Fax Messages 9-5 Changing Fax Forwarding Number 9-5 10 Printing Reports 10-1 MFC Settings and Activity 10-1 Customizing the Transmission Verification Report .......... 10-1 Setting the Fax Activity Report Interval 10-1 Using the Reports Key 10-2 ... 11-8 Copy Mode (Type of Original 11-9 Copy Contrast 11-9 Paper Type 11-9 12 For DOS Users 12-1 How to Use the Brother MFC with Your DOS Application Software 12-1 What Does the Remote Printer Console Do 12-1 T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S xiii
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... Print Setup Section 12-4 Page Setup Section 12-5 Font Configuration 12-5 Other Configuration 12-6 Console Configuration Category 12-6 Using the Brother MFC as a Printer 13-1 Special Printing Features 13-1 Windows® Printing 13-1 Popular Printer Emulation Support 13-1 Remote Printer Console ...Operation Key 13-7 Reset Key 13-7 Printing the Internal Font List 13-7 Printing the Print Configuration List 13-7 Restoring Factory Default Settings 13-7 Printer Driver Settings (For Windows® Only 14-1 Using the Brother MFC-9800 Printer Driver 14-1 Features in the Printer Driver (...
... Print Setup Section 12-4 Page Setup Section 12-5 Font Configuration 12-5 Other Configuration 12-6 Console Configuration Category 12-6 Using the Brother MFC as a Printer 13-1 Special Printing Features 13-1 Windows® Printing 13-1 Popular Printer Emulation Support 13-1 Remote Printer Console ...Operation Key 13-7 Reset Key 13-7 Printing the Internal Font List 13-7 Printing the Print Configuration List 13-7 Restoring Factory Default Settings 13-7 Printer Driver Settings (For Windows® Only 14-1 Using the Brother MFC-9800 Printer Driver 14-1 Features in the Printer Driver (...
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...174; (For Windows® Only 16-1 Using ScanSoft™ PaperPort® and TextBridge 16-1 Viewing Items in ScanSoft™ PaperPort® for Brother ...... 16-2 Organizing Your Items in Folders 16-2 Links to Many Other Applications 16-3 Using ScanSoft™ TextBridge® OCR (Converting Image Text ...-6 Custom 16-6 PreScanning an Image 16-7 17 Setting Up and Using PC-FAX (For Windows® Only 17-1 Introduction 17-1 Brother Resource Manager 17-1 MFC Remote Setup 17-2 PC FAX Sending (For Windows® Only 17-3 Setting Up User Information 17-3 Setting Up Sending 17-4 Outside...
...174; (For Windows® Only 16-1 Using ScanSoft™ PaperPort® and TextBridge 16-1 Viewing Items in ScanSoft™ PaperPort® for Brother ...... 16-2 Organizing Your Items in Folders 16-2 Links to Many Other Applications 16-3 Using ScanSoft™ TextBridge® OCR (Converting Image Text ...-6 Custom 16-6 PreScanning an Image 16-7 17 Setting Up and Using PC-FAX (For Windows® Only 17-1 Introduction 17-1 Brother Resource Manager 17-1 MFC Remote Setup 17-2 PC FAX Sending (For Windows® Only 17-3 Setting Up User Information 17-3 Setting Up Sending 17-4 Outside...
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... a PC-FAX Using the Facsimile Style... 17-15 Redial 17-16 Setting Up PC-FAX Receiving (For Windows® Only).......... 17-16 Setting Up Your MFC 17-16 Running PC-FAX Receiving 17-16 Setting Up Your PC 17-17 Viewing New PC-FAX Messages 17-17 Using Automatic E-Mail Printing..., 98, 98SE, Me Only 18-1 Main Features 18-1 To Access the On-Line Documentation 18-1 To Install Automatic E-mail Printing (Optional Application 18-1 Using the Brother MFC with a New Power Macintosh® G3, G4 or iMac™/iBook 19-1 Set up Your USB Equipped Apple® Macintosh® G3,G4, iMac™...
... a PC-FAX Using the Facsimile Style... 17-15 Redial 17-16 Setting Up PC-FAX Receiving (For Windows® Only).......... 17-16 Setting Up Your MFC 17-16 Running PC-FAX Receiving 17-16 Setting Up Your PC 17-17 Viewing New PC-FAX Messages 17-17 Using Automatic E-Mail Printing..., 98, 98SE, Me Only 18-1 Main Features 18-1 To Access the On-Line Documentation 18-1 To Install Automatic E-mail Printing (Optional Application 18-1 Using the Brother MFC with a New Power Macintosh® G3, G4 or iMac™/iBook 19-1 Set up Your USB Equipped Apple® Macintosh® G3,G4, iMac™...
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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 TWAIN Scanner Driver with Your Apple® Macintosh 19-7 Accessing the Scanner 19-8 Scanning a Document into Your Macintosh G3, G4 or iMac 19-8 Settings in ... is Jammed near the Drum Unit 21-5 Paper is Jammed in the Fuser Unit 21-5 If You Are Having Difficulty with Your MFC 21-6 Packing and Shipping the MFC 21-13 Lock the Scanner Lock 21-13 Routine Maintenance 21-16 Cleaning the Scanner 21-16 Cleaning the Printer 21-17 Cleaning...
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 TWAIN Scanner Driver with Your Apple® Macintosh 19-7 Accessing the Scanner 19-8 Scanning a Document into Your Macintosh G3, G4 or iMac 19-8 Settings in ... is Jammed near the Drum Unit 21-5 Paper is Jammed in the Fuser Unit 21-5 If You Are Having Difficulty with Your MFC 21-6 Packing and Shipping the MFC 21-13 Lock the Scanner Lock 21-13 Routine Maintenance 21-16 Cleaning the Scanner 21-16 Cleaning the Printer 21-17 Cleaning...
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...related topic. Italics typeface emphasize an important point, or refer you the proper response for purchasing a Brother Multi-Function Center (MFC). Improper Setup alerts you through programming your MFC has a Reports key. FYI tips provide details about a specific feature or operation by taking a few... minutes to find information about how the current operation interacts with the MFC. This MFC has been designed to be able to read this manual. Finding Information All chapter headings and subheadings are not compatible with other...
...related topic. Italics typeface emphasize an important point, or refer you the proper response for purchasing a Brother Multi-Function Center (MFC). Improper Setup alerts you through programming your MFC has a Reports key. FYI tips provide details about a specific feature or operation by taking a few... minutes to find information about how the current operation interacts with the MFC. This MFC has been designed to be able to read this manual. Finding Information All chapter headings and subheadings are not compatible with other...
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In USA: 1-877-268-9575 (fax) To Complete Your MFC-9800 Registration On-Line (For USA Only) 1 Insert the MFL Pro CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. ...See Setting Station ID, page 4-3.) When this document is received, a confirmation sheet and Product Registration form will verify that your MFC is properly installed. This will be sent back to your first transmission. Please fill out the form and return to complete your... (For USA Only) After programming your Station ID, please fill out the TEST SHEET included with your MFC, and then fax it to Brother's Automated Fax Response System as your...
In USA: 1-877-268-9575 (fax) To Complete Your MFC-9800 Registration On-Line (For USA Only) 1 Insert the MFL Pro CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. ...See Setting Station ID, page 4-3.) When this document is received, a confirmation sheet and Product Registration form will verify that your MFC is properly installed. This will be sent back to your first transmission. Please fill out the form and return to complete your... (For USA Only) After programming your Station ID, please fill out the TEST SHEET included with your MFC, and then fax it to Brother's Automated Fax Response System as your...
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... toner is low, so you'll know to order another toner cartridge. INTRODUCTION 1-3 Clear Deletes entered data or backs up and operate your MFC. 6 Toner Empty Icon The Toner icon flashes on . 11 14 7 Resolution Indicator Lights These LEDs show the resolution mode you selected. ...a fax. 9 Programming Keys: Menu Lets you access the menu and programing mode. (Left Arrow) (Right Arrow) Moves the LCD cursor through 32 in the MFC. MFC-9800 Control Panel Overview 1 23 5 6 7 10 12 13 4 9 8 1 One Touch Keys These 16 keys give you instant access to previously stored phone numbers...
... toner is low, so you'll know to order another toner cartridge. INTRODUCTION 1-3 Clear Deletes entered data or backs up and operate your MFC. 6 Toner Empty Icon The Toner icon flashes on . 11 14 7 Resolution Indicator Lights These LEDs show the resolution mode you selected. ...a fax. 9 Programming Keys: Menu Lets you access the menu and programing mode. (Left Arrow) (Right Arrow) Moves the LCD cursor through 32 in the MFC. MFC-9800 Control Panel Overview 1 23 5 6 7 10 12 13 4 9 8 1 One Touch Keys These 16 keys give you instant access to previously stored phone numbers...
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...application for viewing and editing. Also lets you dial fax numbers. Also inserts a pause in your temporary copy settings back to select how the MFC will convert it to editable text and display it up numbers stored in the dialing memory. Stop/Exit Stops a fax, cancels an operation, ... a telephone call from menu mode. Receive Mode Use to the factory default settings. Scan/OCR Press this key to start scanning an original into the MFC. (For Canada only): The # key lets you make a copy that was called. C Copy Keys (Temporary Settings): Enlarge/Reduce Lets you reduce or ...
...application for viewing and editing. Also lets you dial fax numbers. Also inserts a pause in your temporary copy settings back to select how the MFC will convert it to editable text and display it up numbers stored in the dialing memory. Stop/Exit Stops a fax, cancels an operation, ... a telephone call from menu mode. Receive Mode Use to the factory default settings. Scan/OCR Press this key to start scanning an original into the MFC. (For Canada only): The # key lets you make a copy that was called. C Copy Keys (Temporary Settings): Enlarge/Reduce Lets you reduce or ...
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... an answering MFC or TAD (telephone answering device). (See Connecting an External TAD (Telephone Answering Device), page 2-9.) Fax Tones and Handshake When someone is designed to answer at the number of rings you have Voice Mail on the phone line on your present phone line. Your Brother MFC is sending... a fax, the MFC sends fax calling tones (CNG tones)-soft, intermittent beeps at 4-second intervals. How Can You Avoid Possible Problems? For example...
... an answering MFC or TAD (telephone answering device). (See Connecting an External TAD (Telephone Answering Device), page 2-9.) Fax Tones and Handshake When someone is designed to answer at the number of rings you have Voice Mail on the phone line on your present phone line. Your Brother MFC is sending... a fax, the MFC sends fax calling tones (CNG tones)-soft, intermittent beeps at 4-second intervals. How Can You Avoid Possible Problems? For example...
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... TAD will answer every call is sending and receiving the fax. Pay special attention to the directions for connecting a TAD to your MFC for the receiving MFC to work. 1-6 INTRODUCTION ECM transmissions are possible only between machines that are continuously checked for about 60 seconds over the phone line...shows RECEIVING. The fax "handshake" is in which the sending machine's CNG tones and the receiving machines "chirps" overlap. This must be for the MFC to 4 seconds, so the fax machines can understand how each is answered. ECM (Error Correction Mode) ECM is a way for at least 2 ...
... TAD will answer every call is sending and receiving the fax. Pay special attention to the directions for connecting a TAD to your MFC for the receiving MFC to work. 1-6 INTRODUCTION ECM transmissions are possible only between machines that are continuously checked for about 60 seconds over the phone line...shows RECEIVING. The fax "handshake" is in which the sending machine's CNG tones and the receiving machines "chirps" overlap. This must be for the MFC to 4 seconds, so the fax machines can understand how each is answered. ECM (Error Correction Mode) ECM is a way for at least 2 ...
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...Owner's Manual Paper Cassette Software License Agreement Test Sheet (For USA Only) Quick Setup Guide Accessory Order Form Note If an item is missing, call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284-4329 (in USA), 1-800-853-6660 (in Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (in Montreal). 2 Assembly and ...Connections 2 Packing List Filter Core For USB Cable Make sure you may void your MFC. If you do not pack the MFC correctly, you have the following items: Bi-directional Parallel Cable Cable Tie Drum Unit Assembly (With free Standard Toner Cartridge -
...Owner's Manual Paper Cassette Software License Agreement Test Sheet (For USA Only) Quick Setup Guide Accessory Order Form Note If an item is missing, call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284-4329 (in USA), 1-800-853-6660 (in Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (in Montreal). 2 Assembly and ...Connections 2 Packing List Filter Core For USB Cable Make sure you may void your MFC. If you do not pack the MFC correctly, you have the following items: Bi-directional Parallel Cable Cable Tie Drum Unit Assembly (With free Standard Toner Cartridge -