Home » Brother International » Multifunction Devices » Brother International MFC-8220

Brother International MFC-8220 Support Question

Find answers below for this question about Brother International MFC-8220 - B/W Laser - All-in-One.
Need a Brother International MFC-8220 manual? We have 4 online manuals for this item!

Brother Overview Questions Manuals Reviews Videos Research

Question posted by sharonroper on October 1st, 2012

Faint Printing From Brother Mfc-8220

How do I increase the darkness of the print? I replaced the toner and the drum, but the print quality is too faint.

I Know the Answer!

I have the same question
Request More Information

Current Answers

There are currently no answers that have been posted for this question.
Be the first to post an answer!

Remember that you can earn up to 1,100 points for every answer you submit. The better the quality of your answer, the better chance it has to be accepted.

Related Brother International MFC-8220 Manual Pages

Users Manual - English - Page 6

...print heads, toner, drums, ink cartridges, print cartridges, refill ribbons, therma PLUS paper and thermal paper. • Except as otherwise provided herein, Brother..., Fuser and Laser Units. The decision...Brother will repair or replace the Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items at 1-800-284-4329 for Fax, MFC and DCP and 1-800-276-7746 for loss or damage to repair or replace...

Users Manual - English - Page 8

...Center call 1-877-BROTHER. Neither Brother nor anyone other rights which vary from Providence to Providence. BROTHER MULTIFUNCTION CENTER/FACSIMILE MACHINE ...laser products: Failure to remove the Toner Cartridge (and Toner Drum Unit on applicable models) during shipping will cause severe damage to the MFC/Facsimile and will repair this warranty. Warranty Service is available at Brother...

Users Manual - English - Page 19

... MFC 12-11 Improving the print quality 12-15 Compatibility 12-18 Packing and shipping the MFC 12-19 Routine maintenance 12-22 Cleaning the scanner 12-22 Cleaning the printer 12-23 Cleaning the drum unit 12-24 Replacing the toner cartridge 12-25 How to replace the toner cartridge 12-26 Replacing the drum unit 12-30 Checking the drum...

Users Manual - English - Page 28

...Replacing the toner cartridge on , please call Brother Customer Service at: 1-800-284-4329 (in USA) or 1-877-BROTHER (in the tray or clear the paper jam. Wait a few seconds, and then turn it back on page 12-1.) When the power switch is off or the MFC...messages on page 12-1.) Check the LCD message. (See Troubleshooting on and try to print again. LCD Red MFC status Service error Cover open .

Users Manual - English - Page 41

... type of paper) on paper specifications, call your MFC will be damaged. ■ Avoid using coated paper, ...MFC. ■ Use label or transparencies that are partly used or your nearest authorized sales representative or the place where you are designed for plain paper and transparencies. For optimum printing, use recycled paper in laser printers. ■ For the best print quality...

Users Manual - English - Page 149

... replace the drum unit with new one . 12 Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Troubleshooting IMPORTANT For technical help , call the country where you have a print quality problem; ACTION Use the drum unit until you bought the MFC. If LCD still shows this happens, your MFC identifies the problem and displays an error message. Calls must call the Brother fax...

Users Manual - English - Page 151

... Machine Error number: In USA: 1-800-284-4329 In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER Toner cartridge is not possible. But the toner is depleted and the MFC is jammed in the memory. Replace the toner cartridge with a new one. (See Replacing the toner cartridge on page 12-5. Order a new toner cartridge now. 12 - 3 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE A page, piece of Memory...

Users Manual - English - Page 160

... Either the scanner or the primary corona wire for printing is answering. DIFFICULTY Sending Faxes Poor sending quality. Custom features on page 12-22.) Send a ...MFC may be out of memory. For Example: Your Brother MFC handles the Caller ID subscriber services. Transferring a Fax Call to check your MFC is set to answer the telephone call is not a fax so it is recommended. Copy Quality...

Users Manual - English - Page 161

... the File menu and select the Brother TWAIN driver. Reduce the graphic quality, the number of pages correctly, then some characters are installed properly. (See Replacing the drum unit on page 13-1.) Most laser printers have text missing. Select the properties of your MFC. DIFFICULTY Printer Difficulties The MFC does not print. When using Adobe Illustrator. Check the...

Users Manual - English - Page 162

...laser machines. (See About paper on page 2-1.) How can I load envelopes? Refer to see if there is paper in the printer driver. Print Quality Difficulties Printed...use ? Set Toner Save mode to off as follows. The Scan key on the MFC's control panel will show 'MFC Connect Failure' each... setting may be too thick or have loaded the Brother software, the PC will not work unless you should...

Users Manual - English - Page 163

....) Try installing a new toner cartridge. (See Replacing the toner cartridge on page 12-25.) Try installing a new drum unit. (See Replacing the drum unit on page 12-30.) Make sure that you use paper that you choose the appropriate media type in the printer Properties tab of poor print quality ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Faint ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD...

Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 24

.... Z If the test page printed, click OK. Step 2 Installing the Driver & Software For USB Interface Cable Users (For Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP) W Select Yes and Next to print a test page. The Brother Native Drivers have been installed and the installation is the Brother Native Driver. Brother MFC-8220 Printer) is now complete. 22...

Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 27

..." selection. The driver with Printer after the model name (ex. The Brother Native Drivers have been installed and the installation is the Brother Native Driver. W When this printer and Next. Brother MFC-8220 Printer) is now complete. T If this screen appears, select Do not... (X:\ is the drive letter of machines and click Next. V When this driver to print a test page.

Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 36

... Drivers have been installed and the installation is the Brother Native Driver. Z When this printer and Next. \ If the test page printed, click OK. The driver with "Printer" after the model name (ex. Brother MFC-8220 Printer) is now complete. There will be two Brother printer drivers listed in the Printers selection. Y Select Yes and Next...

Quick Setup Guide - English - Page 39

... and Next. Brother MFC-8220 Printer) is now complete. S The model you are installing will be listed in the Printers selection. The Brother Native Drivers have been installed and the installation is the Brother Native Driver. Select Yes or No if you do not select a USB printer. For Administrators 37 V When this driver to print a test...

Software Users Manual - English - Page 9

... application software. We recommend 75 to 90 g/m2 (20 to any other printers, select MFC-8220 (USB) Printer or Brother MFC-8220 as your computer select the Print command. You can feed many types of the paper first. Then adjust the print area by picking up message) to reinsert the paper. Very thin or very thick paper...

Software Users Manual - English - Page 21

...; XP. The screens shown in your application software. 2 Select Brother MFC-8220 (USB) Printer or Brother MFC-8220 as your printer and click Preferences for Windows® XP (Properties for Windows® 95/98/98SE/Me and 2000, Document Defaults for Windows NT® 4.0). The way you print from your computer: ■ Media Type ■ Multiple Page...

Software Users Manual - English - Page 42

Layout tab If you are using Windows NT® 4.0, Windows® 2000 or XP, you to change various layout settings such as Orientation, Page Order and Page Per Sheet. 2 - 22 PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS The Layout tab enables you can access the Layout tab by clicking Printing Preferences in the General tab of the Brother MFC-8220 BR-Script3 Properties screen.

Software Users Manual - English - Page 43

Select the Paper Source. Paper / Quality tab If you are using Windows NT® 4.0, Windows® 2000 or XP, you can access the Paper/Quality tab by clicking Printing Preferences in the General tab of the Brother MFC-8220 BR-Script3 Properties screen. PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS 2 - 23

Software Users Manual - English - Page 44

... the Brother MFC-8220 BR-Script3 Advanced Options tab by clicking the Advanced button 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 change settings by selecting the setting in the Printer Features list: ■ Media Type ■ Toner...