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BROTHER 90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE (For FAX 4750 and FAX 5750 Only) (For USA Only) Product if: (i) you do not return your original Product to Brother within five (5) business days; (ii) the malfunctions of your original Product are not covered by the limited warranty; (iii) the proper packaging instructions are not followed and has caused damage to the product; or (iv) the warranty period on your original Product has expired or has not been sufficiently validated with a copy of the proof o
BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) (For USA Only) This warranty gives you certain rights and you may also have other rights that may vary from state to state. This warranty is given only to the enduse purchaser of the accompanying product (referred to in this warranty as “this Product”).
BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) (For USA Only) Product if: (i) you do not return your original Product to Brother within five (5) business days; (ii) the malfunctions of your original Product are not covered by the limited warranty; (iii) the proper packaging instructions are not followed and has caused damage to the product; or (iv) the warranty period on your original Product has expired or has not been sufficiently validated with a copy of
BROTHER MULTIFUNCTION CENTER/FACSIMILE MACHINE LIMITED WARRANTY (For Canada Only) Pursuant to this limited warranty of 1 year from the date of purchase for labour and parts, Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. (“Brother”), or its Authorized Service Centers, will repair this MFC/Facsimile machine free of charge if defective in material or workmanship.
Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................. 1-1 Using this Manual .............................................................................. 1-1 Finding Information .................................................................... 1-1 Test Sheet Procedures (For USA Only) ............................................ 1-1 FAX 4750 and FAX 5750 Control Panel Overview .........................
Do You Have a FAX or MFC? .............................................. 3-1 Function Selection Table ............................................................. 3-2 x 4 INITIAL SETUP ................................................................................ 4-1 Getting Started ................................................................................... 4-1 Setting Dialing Mode (Tone/Pulse) ............................................ 4-1 Setting Date and Time .............................
Setting Up Sequential Polling Receive ................................. 5-9 Canceling a Scheduled Job ....................................................... 5-10 Setting Multi-Function Link® Pro Mode (For MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) ................................................................... 5-10 Distinctive Ringing ................................................................... 5-11 Registering your Distinctive Ringing Pattern ..................... 5-12 Caller ID ..............................
Setting Up Groups for Broadcasting ........................................... 7-3 Changing One Touch and Speed Dial Numbers ......................... 7-4 8 TELEPHONE OPERATIONS ......................................................... 8-1 Dialing Options .................................................................................. 8-1 Manual Dialing ........................................................................... 8-1 One Touch Dialing ......................................................
Before You Install Brother Printer Driver .................................... 12-2 If You Don’t Have a CD-ROM Drive ....................................... 12-2 Computer Requirements ........................................................... 12-2 Connecting Brother Machine to PC with a USB Cable (For Using Windows® 98 Only) ................................................. 12-3 Installing Brother Printer Driver Using USB Cable ................. 12-4 Manually Installing True Type Fonts ....................
Manual Feed Slot ...................................................................... 14-3 Loading One Sheet of Paper ............................................... 14-4 Loading More than One Sheet of Paper ............................. 14-4 Printing on Thicker Paper and Card Stock ......................... 14-5 Simultaneous Printing/Faxing ........................................................ 14-6 Choosing Acceptable Paper ......................................................
Error Messages ......................................................................... 17-2 Document Jam .......................................................................... 17-5 Printer Jam ................................................................................ 17-5 Paper is Jammed in the Multi-purpose Paper Cassette ....... 17-6 Paper is Jammed near the Drum Unit ................................. 17-6 Paper is Jammed in the Fuser Unit .....................................
GLOSSARY ...................................................................................... G-1 INDEX .................................................................................................
1 Introduction Using this Manual Thank you for purchasing a Brother fax machine or multi-function center. This machine has been designed to be simple to use, with LCD screen prompts to guide you through functions. However, you can use your machine to its fullest potential by taking a few minutes to read this manual. Additionally, your machine has a Help Key. Press Help/Broadcast to print a list of basic operational steps and functions.
FAX 4750 and FAX 5750 Control Panel Overview 20 1 19 2 18 17 16 3 15 14 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Toner Empty Icon The Toner icon flashes on and off when toner is low, so you'll know to order another toner cartridge. You will be able to print until the indicator stays on. 2 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Displays messages to help you set up and operate your machine. 3 Programming Keys: 11 12 These 16 keys give you instant access to previously stored phone numbers.
10 Dial Pad Dials phone and fax numbers and can be used as a keyboard for entering information into the machine. 11 Volume High/Low Keys Lets you adjust speaker, ring and handset volume. 12 Stop Stops a fax, cancels an operation or exits from function mode. 13 Start Starts an operation (such as sending a fax). 14 Copy Function Keys: Enlarge Enlarges copies depending on the ratio you select: 100%, 120%, 125%, 150%, 200% and MANUAL.
MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Control Panel Overview 1 2 16 3 15 14 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 Toner Empty Icon 2 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Displays messages to help you set up and operate your machine. 3 Programming Keys: Function Lets you access the function and programming mode. (Right Arrow) Moves the LCD cursor to the left and right through options or text. 13 This key is used to access the “17” through “32” One Touch numbers.
12 Stop Stops a fax, cancels an operation or exits from function mode. 13 Start Starts an operation (such as sending a fax). 14 Copy Function Keys: Enlarge Enlarges copies depending on the ratio you select: 100%, 120%, 125%, 150%, 200% and MANUAL. Reduce Reduces copies depending upon the ratio you select: AUTO, 50%, 75%, 87%, 93%, 100% and MANUAL. AUTO sets the machine to calculate automatically the reduction ratio that fits the size of your paper.
About Your Machine If you’re a first-time fax machine user, fax operation might seem a little mysterious. Soon, you’ll recognize the unusual fax tones on your phone line, and be able to send and receive faxes easily. Fax Tones and Handshake When someone is sending a fax, the machine sends fax calling tones, (CNG tones)—soft, intermittent beeps at 4-second intervals. You’ll hear them when you dial and press Start , and they continue for about 40 seconds after dialing.
2 Assembly and Connections Packing List Make sure you have the following items: Power Cord Telephone Handset Drum Unit Assembly (With free Standard Toner Cartridge – up to 3,000 pages) IEEE-1284 Compliant Bi-directioned Cable Handset (For MFC 8300, Curled MFC 8600 and Cord MFC 8700 Only) Document Support Telephone Wire Cord Document Tray with Extension Quick Reference Card Brother StartCard Operations Manual MFC Software Manual (For MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) Paper Cassette #2 (For FAX 5750 and MFC
Choosing a Location Place your machine on a flat, stable surface, such as a desk. Select a place that is free of vibration and shocks. Locate the machine near a telephone jack and a standard, grounded power outlet. Avoid placing your machine in a high-traffic area. Do not place near heaters, air conditioners, water, chemicals or refrigerators. Do not expose the machine to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture or dust. Make sure nothing blocks the flow of air from the fan on the sides of the machine.
Assembly Installing the Drum Unit Assembly (with Toner Cartridge) 1 Unpack the drum unit assembly, including the toner cartridge, and gently rock it from side to side five or six times to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. To prevent damage to the drum, do not expose it to light for longer than a few minutes. 2 Open the front cover of the machine. 3 Insert the drum unit assembly into the machine. 4 Close the front cover.
Attach the Trays 1 Attach the document support and document tray with extension, and unfold the extension, which holds documents in place. Document Support Document Tray with Extension 2 Unfold the Front Output Bin Extension, which holds printed pages in place. Front Output Bin Extension Connect Paper Cassette #2 (For FAX 5750 and MFC 8700 Only) 1 Carefully pick up the machine and place it on top of Paper Cassette #2.
2 Plug the modular cable from Cassette #2 into the modular jack on the Brother machine. To select which cassette will be used for printing, see setting Cassette Usage, page 5-5. If you move the machine after connecting Cassette #2, be sure to carefully lift Cassette #2 with the machine because they are not attached. Manual Feed Slot The manual feed slot is above the multi-purpose paper cassette. Load paper or envelopes one at a time. You do not have to remove paper from the paper cassette.
Paper Acceptable Paper Paper Type Multi-purpose Paper Cassette #1 & #2: cut sheet Paper Size Letter, Legal, A4, A5, ISO B5, Executive, A6, 2.75–8.5 x 4.57–14 inches (70–216 x 116–356 mm) Manual Feed Slot: cut sheet envelopes post cards organizer labels and transparencies We Recommend: Cut sheet: Labels: Transparencies: Letter, Legal, A4, A5, B5 (JIS/ISO), Executive, A6, 2.75–8.5 x 4.57–14 inches (70–216 x 116–356 mm) COM-10, Monarch, C5, DL 2.75–8.5 x 4.
Paper Specification for the Cassette Cut Sheet Basis Weight: 17 to 28 lb. (64 to 105 g/m2) Caliper: 0.003 to 0.005 inches. (0.08 to 0.13 mm) Moisture Content: 4% to 6% by weight Manual Feed Slot Cut Sheet Envelopes Basis Weight: 17 to 42 lb. (64 to 158 g/m2) 20 to 24 lb. (75 to 90 g/m2) Caliper: 0.003 to 0.008 inches. 0.003 to 0.005 inches. (0.08 to 0.2 mm) (0.084 to 0.
Loading Paper in Multi-purpose Paper Cassette 1 Pull the paper cassette completely out of the machine. 2 Slide the paper width and length adjusters for the paper size you want. 3 Fan the paper well. Load paper in the paper cassette. Press down on the paper to flatten it in all four corners, keeping the paper level below the guide. The cassette can hold up to 250 sheets of 20 lb (75g/m 2) paper. 4 Slide the paper cassette into the machine until it locks into place.
Connections Connecting the Machine Connect the handset, power cord, and telephone line. 1 Connecting the Handset Connect the curled handset cord to the bottom of the handset and the left side of the machine. 2 Connect the power cord. When you connect the power, the screen displays 01/01/2000 00:00 SLEEP 3 Connect the telephone line. Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the jack labeled LINE on the left side of the machine. Connect the other end to a modular wall jack.
Connecting an External Telephone Your machine is equipped with a handset that you can use as a regular phone. However, you can also connect a separate telephone (or telephone answering device) directly to your machine. Connect the modular plug on the telephone’s line cord to the jack labeled EXT. on the left side of the machine. Whenever this phone (or TAD) is in use, the screen displays EXT. TEL IN USE, and, if the machine handset is lifted, an alarm sounds.
Do not connect a TAD elsewhere on the same phone line. 1 Plug the telephone line cord from the wall jack into the left side of the machine in the jack labeled LINE. 2 Plug the telephone line cord from your TAD into the left side of the machine in the jack labeled EXT. (Make sure this cord is connected to the TAD at the TAD’s telephone line jack, and not its telephone set jack.) 3 Set your external TAD to four rings or less. (The machine’s Ring Delay setting does not apply).
Special Line Considerations Roll Over Phone Lines A roll over phone system is a group of two or more separate telephone lines that pass incoming calls to each other if they are busy. The calls are usually passed down or “rolled over” to the next available phone line in a preset order. Your machine can work in a roll over system as long as it is the last number in the sequence, so the call cannot roll away.
Installing Machine, External Two-Line TAD, and Two-Line Telephone When you are installing an external two-line telephone answering device (TAD) and a two-line telephone, your machine must be isolated on one line at both the wall jack and at the TAD. The most common connection is to put the machine on Line 2, which is our assumption in the following steps. The back of the two-line TAD must have two telephone jacks: one labeled L1 or L1/L2, and the other labeled L2.
Multi-Line Connections (PBX) Most offices use a central telephone system. While it is often relatively simple to connect the machine to a key system or a PBX (Private Branch Exchange), we suggest that you contact the company that installed your telephone system and ask them to connect the machine for you. It is advisable to have a separate line for the machine. You can then leave the machine in FAX mode to receive faxes any time of day or night.
3 On-Screen Programming User-Friendly Programming We have designed your machine with on-screen programming and a Help key. User-friendly programming helps you take full advantage of all the functions your machine has to offer. (See Using This Manual, page 1-1.) Since your fax programming is done on the LCD, we created step-by-step on-screen prompts to help you program your machine.
Function Selection Table If you have a basic understanding of how to program your machine, you can perform most of the programming settings without this manual. To help you understand the function selections, options, and settings that are found in your fax programs, use the Function Selection Table below. 1. Fax Functions 1. INITIAL SETUP Function Description 1. TONE/PULSE 2. DATE/TIME Factory Set Selects dialing mode.
1. Fax Functions (CONTINUED) 2. SETUP RECEIVE Function Description 1. RING DELAY 2. F/T RING TIME 3. EASY RECEIVE 4. REMOTE CODE 5. REDUCTION 6. PAPER 7. PRINT DENSITY 8. POLLING RX 9. TONER SAVE 0. MF LINK (For MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) Factory Set Number of rings before machine 04 answers in FAX or FAX/TEL mode. Sets the time for “double ring” in 20 SEC FAX/TEL mode. Receive fax messages without ON pressing the Start key.
1. Fax Functions (CONTINUED) 3. SETUP SEND Function 1. COVERPG SETUP 2. COVERPAGE MSG 3. CONTRAST 4. RESOLUTION 5. OVERSEAS MODE 6. CALL RESERVE 7. DELAYED FAX 8. POLLED TX 9. REAL TIME TX 0. BATCH TX Description Automatically sends the cover page you programmed. Program customized message for fax cover page. Change lightness or darkness of a fax you are sending. Allows you to change resolutions page by page. Adjusts for sometimes difficult overseas transmissions. You can send a fax, then speak.
1. Fax Functions (CONTINUED) 7. PRINT REPORTS Function Description Factory Set Page OFF 10-1 INTERVAL:OFF 10-1 1. XMIT REPORT 2. ACT.REPORT Print lists and reports 3. ALL DIAL of activity. — 10-1 4. TEL. INDEX (Details in Chapter 10) — 10-1 5. USER SETTINGS — 10-1 6. MEMORY STATUS — 10-1 8. REMOTE FAX OPT Function Description 1. FAX FWD/PAGING 2. FAX STORAGE 3. REMOTE ACCESS 4. PRINT FAX Set machine to forward fax messages —OR—call your pager.
2. Printer Functions (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) 1. PRINT OPTIONS Function 1. INTERNAL FONT 2. CONFIGURATION 2. RESET PRINTER Function 1. FACTORY SET 2. HEX DUMP MODE Description You can print resident fonts to check and confirm font types Printer settings and status are listed here. Description You can restore the printer back to the factory default settings. If you set HEX DUMP MODE, all the PC data is printed in hexadecimal.
4 Initial Setup Getting Started Setting Dialing Mode (Tone/Pulse) Your machine comes set to accommodate tone (multi-frequency) dialing service. If you have pulse (rotary) dialing service, you need to change the dialing mode. 1 For the FAX, press Function , 1 For the MFC, press Function , 1 2 Use or and press , , 1 1 . , 1 . to select dialing mode DIALING:TONE? SELECT <- -> & SET Set . DIALING:PULSE? SELECT <- -> & SET 3 Press Stop to exit.
Setting Station ID You can store your name, fax number, and telephone number to be printed on all fax pages you send. See Composing Electronic Cover Page, page 6-5. 1 For the FAX, press Function , 1 For the MFC, press Function , 1 , , 3 1 . , 3 . 2 Enter your fax number (up to 20 FAX: digits) and press Set . You must enter a fax number to proceed. ENTER & SET 3 Enter your telephone number (up TEL: ENTER & SET to 20 digits) and press Set .
Inserting spaces If you want to enter a blank space, press twice between characters. once between numbers and Making corrections If you entered a letter incorrectly and want to change it, press to move the cursor after the last correct letter. Then press Clear ; all letters above and to the right of the cursor are deleted. Re-enter the correct text and/or digits. Also, you can back up and type over incorrect letters.
Setting Beeper Volume You can set the beeper to LOW, HIGH or OFF. The default setting is LOW. When the beeper is set to LOW or HIGH, the machine beeps every time you press a key or make an error, and at the end of fax sending or receiving. 1 For the FAX, press Function , 1 For the MFC, press Function , 1 2 Press 3 Press or Stop , , 4 1 . , 4 . to select your setting and press Set . to exit.
Setting Volume Amplify Please carefully read “Choosing the Handset Volume,” page 4-4 before you do the following steps: 1 For the FAX, press Function , 1 For the MFC, press Function , 1 , , 7 1 . , 7 . 2 If none of the users are hearing-impaired, press or to select VOL AMPLIFY:OFF? and press Set , then go to Step 4 —OR— If some or all of the users are hearing-impaired, select VOL AMPLIFY:ON? and press VOL AMPLIFY:ON? SELECT <- -> & SET Set .
Sleep Mode Setting the Sleep Mode reduces power consumption while the machine is idle. You can choose how long the machine is idle (from 00 to 99 minutes) before it drops into sleep mode. The timer automatically resets when the machine receives a fax or PC data, or makes a copy. The default setting is 0 minutes. 1 For the FAX, press Function , 1 For the MFC, press Function , 1 , , 5 1 . , 5 .
5 Setup Receive Basic Receiving Operations Select Answer Mode There are four different answer modes for your machine. You may choose the mode that best suits your needs by pressing the Mode button repeatedly until you have changed the FAX and FAX/TEL lights to the setting you want to use. NOTE: The lighted indicators mean lit. Mode 1. MANUAL (manual receive) Light FAX TAD = not selected How it works When to use it You control the phone line and must answer every call yourself.
Setting Ring Delay The Ring Delay setting determines the number of times the machine rings before it answers. If you have extension phones on the same line as the machine, keep the Ring Delay default setting of 4. (See Easy Receive, page 5-3 and Operation from External or Extension Telephones and For FAX/TEL Mode Only, page 5-7.) 1 For the FAX, press Function , 2 , For the MFC, press Function , 1 , 1 2 . , 1 .
Easy Receive When you use this feature, you don’t have to press Start when you answer a fax call and hear calling beeps. Just hold the handset and wait a few seconds. When you see RECEIVING on the fax screen or when you hear “chirps” through the handset of an extension phone connected to another wall jack, just replace the handset, and your machine does the rest. Selecting ON allows the machine to receive fax calls automatically, even if you lift the handset of an extension or external phone.
Printing a Reduced Incoming Document You can always reduce the size of an incoming fax to a fixed percentage, regardless of the size of the paper (up to legal) in your machine. If you choose AUTO, your machine chooses the level of reduction for you. For the FAX 4750, FAX 5750, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 only, after you connect Cassette #2, you can select the reduction ratio for each cassette. 1 For the FAX, press For the MFC, press Function , 2 Function , 1 , , 5 2 . , 5.REDUCTION 5 .
Setting Paper Size You can use three sizes of paper for printing your faxes: letter, legal and A4. When you change the size of paper you have loaded in the machine, you will need to change the setting for the paper size, so your machine will know how to fit the incoming fax on the page. You can also select the level of page reduction to fit on the paper in your machine. For the FAX 4750, FAX 5750, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 only, after you connect Cassette #2, you can select the paper size for each cassette.
3 Press or to select AUTO, CASSETTE#1 ONLY or CASSETTE#2 ONLY and press Set . 4 Press Stop to exit. Setting the Print Density You can adjust the print density, by making your printed documents darker or lighter. 1 For the FAX. press For the MFC, press 2 Press 3 Press Function , 2 Function , 1 , , 7 2 . , 7 to make print lighter, or Stop . to make print darker. to exit. Toner Save You can conserve toner using this feature. When you set Toner Save to ON, print appears somewhat lighter.
Advanced Receiving Operations Operation from Extension Telephone (For FAX 4750, MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 only) or External Telephone If you answer a fax call on an extension phone (or on an external phone in the EXT. jack), you can make your machine take over by using the Fax 5 1 , the Receive Code. When you press the Fax Receive Code machine starts to receive a fax. (See Setting Ring Delay, page 5-2 and Easy Receive, page 5-3.
1 For the FAX, press For the MFC, press Function , 2 Function , 1 , , 4 2 . , 4 . 2 Press or to select ON (or OFF) and press Set . REMOTE ACT.:ON? SELECT <- -> & SET 3 If you want to, enter a new Fax Receive Code, and press FAX RECEIVE: * 51 ENTER & SET Set . 4 If you want to, enter a new Telephone Answer Code, and press 5 Press Stop Set . TEL ANSWER:#51 ENTER & SET to exit.
Setting Up Polling Receive Polling Receive is when you call another fax machine to receive a fax from it. (See Canceling a Scheduled Job, page 5-10.) 1 For the FAX, press For the MFC, press Function , 2 Function , 1 , , 8 2 . , 8 . 2 Press POLLING RX:OFF? SELECT <- -> & SET 3 Enter the fax number you are polling. ENTER FAX NO. PRESS START KEY or to choose ON (or OFF) and press Set . 4 Press Start . The screen displays DIALING.
Canceling a Scheduled Job You can cancel tasks you’ve scheduled, such as Delayed Fax or Polling Transmit. 1 For the FAX, press For the MFC, press Function , 4 Function , 1 . , 4.REMAINING JOBS 4 . Any waiting jobs will appear on the display. If no jobs are waiting, the screen displays NO JOB WAITING. 2 If you have more than two jobs waiting, use or to select the job you want to cancel and press Set . —OR— If you have only one job waiting, go to Step 3.
Distinctive Ringing This machine feature lets you use the Distinctive Ringing subscriber service offered by some telephone companies, which allows you to have several telephone numbers on one phone line. Each phone number has its own Distinctive Ringing pattern, so you’ll know which phone number is ringing. This is one way you can have a separate phone number for your machine. Your machine has a Distinctive Ringing function, allowing you to dedicate one phone number just for receiving faxes.
Registering your Distinctive Ringing Pattern If you are not sure which ring pattern you have, call your telephone company. Then assign that pattern in the steps below. 1 Set the machine to MANUAL mode. 2 For the FAX, press Function , 0 , 1 . For the MFC, press Function , 1 , 0 , 1 . The screen displays the current setting of this feature. 3 Press 4 Press or Set to select the SET Mode.
Caller ID The Caller ID feature of this machine lets you use the Caller ID subscriber service offered by many local phone companies. This service provides you, by means of the screen display, the name or telephone number of your caller as the line rings. (See Printing Caller ID List, page 5-14.) After a few rings, the screen displays the telephone number of your caller (or name, if available).
Clearing a Caller ID Stored in Memory For effective use of the memory, we recommend that you clear the Caller IDs stored in memory by pressing Clear when the display shows each caller ID number or name. Printing Caller ID List 1 For the FAX, press For the MFC, press 2 Press 3 Press or Function , 0 Function , 1 , , . 0 , 2 2 . to select PRINT REPORT? and press Set . Start .
6 Setup Send Before You Begin ■ Documents must be between 5.8 and 8.5 inches wide, and 3.9 and 14.1 inches long. Your machine can scan an image only 8.15 inches wide, regardless of how wide the paper is. ■ Make sure you insert documents face down, top edge first. ■ Adjust the paper guides to fit the width of your document. ■ The MFC 8300 and MFC 8600’s ADF (automatic document feeder) can hold up to 30 pages, feeding each one individually through the machine.
If you send faxes from a computer on the same phone line and your Brother machine intercepts them, set Easy Receive to OFF. Sending Faxes with Multiple Settings When you send a fax you can choose any ACCEPTED combination of the available settings: add a coverpage and select a comment; set the OTHER SETTINGS? contrast or resolution; send using overseas 1.YES 2.NO mode, call reservation or delayed fax timer, polling transmission or real time transmission.
Dual Access You can scan up to 50 documents into the fax memory, even while the machine is receiving or sending another fax (from memory). You can set temporary settings for each fax you're scanning, except Timer and Polling. If you try to scan in and store a 51st fax, the machine will send it immediately, without storing it in memory. If you get a MEMORY FULL message while scanning the first page of a fax, press Stop to cancel scanning.
5 Press 1 if you want to select additional settings. The display returns to the SETUP SEND menu—OR—Press 2 if you are finished choosing settings and go to Step 6. 6 Enter fax number and press Start . Checking the Jobs Status Check which jobs are still waiting in memory to be sent. (If no jobs are waiting, the screen displays NO JOB WAITING.) (See Canceling a Job in Memory on this page.) 1 For the FAX, press For the MFC, press Function , 4 Function , 1 . , 4 .
Basic Sending Operations Composing Electronic Cover Page The cover page is generated at the receiving party’s machine. Your cover page includes the name stored in the One Touch or Speed Dial memory. If you’re dialing manually, the name is left blank. (See One Touch and Speed Dialing, pages 8-1, 8-2.) The cover page indicates your Station ID, and the number of pages you’re sending. If you have Cover Page Setup set to ON, the number of pages remains blank. (For the FAX, Function 3 1 .
Composing Your Own Comments You can set up two custom comments. 1 For the FAX, press For the MFC, press Function , 3 Function , 1 , , 2 3 . , 2.COVERPAGE MSG 2 . 2 Use or to choose position 5 or 6 for your customized comment and press Set . 3 Use the dial pad to enter your customized comment and press (See Entering Text, page 4-2.) ACCEPTED Set . 4 Press 1 if you want to select additional settings. The display returns to the SETUP SEND menu—OR—Press 2 to exit. OTHER SETTINGS? 1.YES 2.
Always Send Cover Page Make sure Station ID is set up. This feature does not work without the Station ID. (See Setting Station ID, page 4-2.) You can set the machine to send a cover page whenever you send a fax. The number of pages in your fax is not included when you use this setting. 1 For FAX, press For MFC, press Function , 3 Function , 1 , , . 3 , 1 1 . 2 Press or to select COVERPAGE: ON? and press COVERPAGE:OFF? SELECT <- -> & SET Set .
Contrast If your document is very light or very dark, you might want to set the contrast. Use S.LIGHT to send a very light document. Use S.DARK to send a very dark document. 1 Insert the document, face down, in the feeder. 2 For the FAX, press For the MFC, press 3 Use or Function , 3 Function , 1 , , . 3 , 3 3 . to select AUTO, S.LIGHT or S.DARK and press Set . 4 Press 1 if you want to select additional settings.
Advanced Sending Operations Overseas Mode After you send a fax using this feature, the feature turns itself off. 1 Insert document. 2 For the FAX, press For the MFC, press 3 Press or Function , 3 Function , 1 , , 5 3 . , 5.OVERSEAS MODE 5 . to select ON (or OFF) and press Set . 4 Press 1 if you want to select additional settings. The display returns to the SETUP SEND menu—OR—Press 2 if you are finished choosing settings and go to step 5. 5 Enter the fax number you’re calling. 6 Press Start .
You cannot use auto redial with Call Reservation. You cannot use Call Reservation with Delayed Transmission or with Polling. You must register your Station ID to set Call Back Message to ON. Print Sample Call Back Message 1 For the FAX, press For the MFC, press 2 Press 3 Press or Function , 3 Function , 1 , , 6 3 . , 6 . to select PRINT SAMPLE? and press Set . Start . Delayed Fax During the day you can store up to 50 documents into memory for delayed sending.
Delayed Batch Transmission Before sending the delayed faxes, your Brother machine will economize by sorting all the documents in memory by destination and scheduled time. All delayed faxes scheduled at the same time to the same fax number will be sent as one transmission. 1 For the FAX, press For the MFC, press 2 Press Function , 3 Function , 1 , , . 3 , 0 0 . or to select ON (or OFF) and press Set . 3 Press Stop BATCH TX:ON? SELECT <- -> & SET to exit.
1 Insert the document into the feeder. 2 Enter a number using One Touch, Speed Dial, Group number, Tel-index or the dial pad. Example: Group number 3 Press Help/Broadcast . 4 Enter the next number. Example: Speed Dial 5 Press Help/Broadcast . 6 Enter the next fax number. Example: Manual dialing, using the dial pad. 7 Press Start . Your machine will read the document into memory and then start sending faxes to all the numbers you entered.
Setting Up Polling Transmit Polling Transmit is when you set up your machine to wait with a document so another fax machine can retrieve it. (See Interrupting Delayed Fax and Polling Transmit Jobs on this page.) 1 Place the document to be retrieved in the feeder. 2 For the FAX, press For the MFC, press Function , 3 Function , 1 , , 8 3 . , 8 . 3 Press or to choose POLLED TX:ON? and press POLLED TX:OFF? SELECT <- -> & SET Set . 4 Press 1 to select DOC if you want your 1.DOC 2.
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7 Setup Auto Dial Numbers Storing Numbers for Easy Dialing You can set up your machine to do three types of easy dialing: One Touch, Speed Dial, and Groups for Broadcasting of faxes. Storing One Touch Dial Numbers You can store 32 fax/phone numbers that you can dial by pressing one key (and Start ). To access numbers 17 to 32, hold down Shift . You also can store names with these numbers. When you press a One Touch dial location, the screen displays the name or number as the call is dialed.
If you need to store a pause longer than 3.5 seconds, press more times. two or Redial/Pause Even if you lose electrical power, numbers stored in memory will not be lost. Storing Speed Dial Numbers You can store Speed Dial numbers, so you can dial by pressing only three keys (and Start ). There are 100 Speed Dial locations. Even if you lose electrical power, numbers stored in memory will not be lost. (See Speed Dialing, page 8-2.
Setting Up Groups for Broadcasting Groups allow you to send the same fax message to many fax numbers by pressing only one One Touch Group key (and Start ). First, you’ll need to store each fax number as a One Touch or Speed Dial number. Then, you can combine them into a Group. Each Group uses up a One Touch key. Finally, you can have up to six small Groups, or you can assign up to 131 numbers to one large Group. You can include up to 31 One Touch keys, and up to 100 Speed Dial numbers.
Changing One Touch and Speed Dial Numbers If you try to store a One Touch or Speed Dial number in a location where a number is already stored, the screen displays the current name stored at that location, then prompts you to either *O1: BROTHER 1.CHANGE 2.EXIT 1 Press 1 to change the number, or press 2 Enter a new number and press 2 to exit without changing it. Set . ■ If you want to erase the number, press left of the digits.
8 Telephone Operations Dialing Options You can send faxes or make telephone calls by dialing manually or by using Tel-index, One Touch or Speed Dial memory. Manual Dialing Manual dialing is simply pressing all of the digits of the phone number. 1 Pick up the handset—OR—Press Hook . 2 When you hear a dial tone, dial the call using the dial pad. 3 If you pressed Hook to dial the call, pick up the handset when the other party answers.
Speed Dialing 1 Pick up the handset—OR—Press Hook . (See Storing Speed Dial Numbers, page 7-2.) 2 When you hear a dial tone, press Speed Dial , then press the two-digit Speed Dial number. 3 If you pressed Hook to dial the call, pick up the handset when the other party answers. (The speaker works only one way; the other party won’t be able to hear you unless you pickup the handset.) 4 To hang up, replace the handset. If you are sending a fax, press Start after pressing the Speed Dial number.
Pause Press Redial/Pause to insert a 3.5 second pause between numbers. If you are dialing overseas, you can press Redial/Pause as many times as needed to increase the length of the pause. Fax Redial If you’re sending a fax manually and the line is busy, press retry the number. Redial/Pause to If you’re sending a fax automatically and the line is busy, the machine will redial automatically up to three times at 5 minute intervals.
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9 Remote Fax Options Fax Forwarding/Paging You cannot use Paging and Fax Forwarding at the same time. You cannot use Paging and Fax Forwarding when “Fax Storage” is set to OFF. Programming a Fax Forwarding Number When Fax Forwarding is set to ON, your machine stores the received fax in memory, then dials the fax number you’ve programmed, and forwards the fax message. 1 For the FAX, press For the MFC, press Function , 8 Function , 1 , , 1 8 . , 1 .
Programming Paging Number When Paging is selected, your machine dials the pager number you’ve programmed, and dials your Personal Identification Number (PIN) when connected, to activate your pager and let you know you have a fax message in the memory. 1 For the FAX, press Function , 8 For the MFC, press Function , 1 , , 1 8 . , 1 . 2 Press or until the screen displays and press Set .
Changing Remote Retrieval Access Code Enter your Remote Retrieval Access Code when the machine picks up your call, so you can access features remotely. The access code is preset to 1 5 9 , but you can change this. The cannot be changed. 1 For the FAX, press For the MFC, press Function , 8 Function , 1 , , 3 8 . , 3 . 2 Enter a three-digit number from 000 to 999 and press Set . (Do not use the same digits that appear in your Fax Receive Code or Telephone Answer Code.) 3 Press Stop to exit.
Remote Commands Follow the commands below to access features remotely. When you call your machine and enter your Remote Retrieval Access Code (1 5 9 ), the system will signal you with two short beeps to enter a remote command. Operation Details Remote Commands 95 Changing Fax Forwarding/ Paging setting 1 OFF 2 Fax Forwarding 3 Paging 4 FAX FWD No. 6 Fax Storage ON 7 Fax Storage OFF If you hear one long beep, the change is accepted.
Retrieving Memory Status List You can retrieve the Memory Status List from a remote fax machine to see if you have any fax messages. 1 Dial your fax number. 2 When you hear the beep, immediately enter your Remote Retrieval Access Code ( 1 5 9 ). 3 When you hear two short beeps, use the dial pad to press 9 1 6 . 4 Using the dial pad, enter the number of the remote fax machine (up to 20 digits) where you want the Memory Status List forwarded, and then press . You cannot use and a pause, press .
Changing Fax Forwarding Number Remotely You can change the default setting of your fax forwarding number from a remote fax machine. 1 Dial your fax number. 2 When you hear the beep, immediately enter your Remote Retrieval Access Code ( 1 5 9 ). 3 When you hear two short beeps, enter 9 5 4 . 4 Enter the new telephone number of the remote fax machine (up to 20 digits) where you want your fax messages forwarded, and then press . You cannot use and a pause, press . as dial numbers.
10 Printing Reports MFC Settings and Activity You can print the following lists and reports: 1.XMIT REPORT Choose if you would like a Transmission Verification Report printed after every fax you send. 2.ACT.REPORT Activity Report lists information about the last 50 incoming and outgoing faxes. TX means Transmit; RX means Receive. 3.ALL DIAL Lists names and numbers stored in One Touch and Speed Dial memory, in numerical order. 4.TEL.INDEX ALL DIAL list (above), alphabetically.
Transmission Verification (Xmit) Report You can use the Xmit Report as proof that you sent a fax. This report lists the time and date of transmission, and whether the transmission was successful. When the feature is OFF, the report is printed automatically only if an error occurred during transmission. If the report indicates NG, send the document again. If the report indicates you should check the readability of certain pages, resend those pages.
11 Making Copies Using Your Machine as a Copier You can use your machine as a copy machine, making up to 99 copies at a time. The machine can stack the copies or collate (sort) them. Enlarge Reduce Sort Photo Copy The printable area of your machine begins at approximately one-sixth inch (4mm) from the edge of the paper. 1/6" (4mm) Not Printable area 1/6" (4mm) Copy Contrast (Temporary Setting) If a document is in the feeder, you can adjust copy contrast to make copies darker or lighter.
Making Multiple Copies There are two ways to make multiple copies on your machine. You can choose whether the copies will be STACKED (all copies of page 1, then all copies of page 2, etc.), or SORTED (collated). The default resolution for multiple copies is Standard. Stacking Multiple Copies 1 Insert document face-down in the feeder. 2 Press Copy . 3 Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies you want (up to 99). 4 Wait five seconds—OR—Press Copy again.
Reducing and Enlarging Copies AUTO sets the machine to calculate automatically the reduction ratio that fits the size of your paper. MANUAL allows you to enter a ratio from 50% to 200% in 1% increments. 1 Insert document face-down in the feeder. 2 Press Enlarge or Reduce . 3 Press or to select AUTO, 200%, 150%, 125%, 120%, 100%, 93%, 87%, 75%, 50% or MANUAL. (Enlargement or reduction ratios appear). 4 Press Copy . 5 Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies you want (up to 99).
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12 Setting Up Brother Machine and PC to Work Together (For MFC 8300 Only) This chapter is for the MFC 8300. If you have a MFC 8600 or MFC 8700, please see the Multi-Function Center Software Manual. Using the Brother Machine with Your PC The MFC 8300 is a 3 in1 multi-function center—it’s a Fax, Copier and Printer.
Before You Install Brother Printer Driver If You Don’t Have a CD-ROM Drive All software is supplied on CD-ROM. If you need a Floppy Disk version for the MFC 8300’s Printer Driver (DSK8331 for Windows® 3.1x or DSK8395 for Windows® 95/98), call Brother at USA: 1-888-879-3232 From within Canada: 1-800-668-2768 From within Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 To order the appropriate set of disks, you must tell the Brother Representative the version of Windows® you are using and your Brother model number.
Connecting Brother Machine to PC with a USB Cable (For Using Windows® 98 Only) A USB cable is not included with your MFC 8300. Before you can set up the USB interface, please purchase a standard USB cable. Or, to set up the parallel interface instead, please see “Connecting Brother Machine to PC with Bundled Parallel Cable” on page 12-9. 1 After you have set up the MFC and checked that it is working properly, make sure the MFC is turned on and the PC is turned off.
4 Select [Recommended] and click Next. Installing Brother Printer Driver Using USB Cable 1 Insert the Printer driver CD-ROM. 2 Select Specify a location and remove the other check marks, then click Browse to locate the file. 3 Double-click on the CD icon and click on the Win98usb folder, then click OK.
4 Click Next. 5 Select [Recommended] and click Next. 6 Confirm the choice is Brother MFL Pro Printer II and click Next.
7 Select BRUSB: USB Printer Port and click Next. 8 Type Brother MFL Pro Printer II as the name of printer and click Next. 9 Select Yes [Recommended] and click Finish.
10 After completing the test print, click Yes. 11 Click Finish. This completes the installation of the Printer and its USB driver.
Manually Installing True Type Fonts For the MFC 8300, you must install the True Type Fonts manually, following the steps bellow. For the MFC 8600 and MFC 8700, you can install the True Type Fonts during the initial Windows® Printer Driver installation, or manually at a later time. True Type Fonts are the fonts that are used in the Windows® operating systems. If you install the Brother True Type Fonts, more types of fonts will be available for Windows ® applications.
Connecting Brother Machine to PC With Bundled Parallel Cable You must connect the Brother machine to your PC with the included bi-directional IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable. 1 Make sure to unplug the machine’s power cord from the electrical outlet before connecting the parallel interface cable. Also, make sure the PC is turned off and unplugged from the electrical power before you connect the interface cable.
Installing Brother Printer Driver (For Parallel Interface) (For Windows® 95/98 and Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 Only) 1 Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 2 Enter the command for your version of Windows®, if needed. After you insert the Brother CD-ROM, you must type the appropriate command for your version of Windows ®: If you are using Windows ® 95/98 or Windows NT ® Workstation Version 4.0, the Software Installation program appears automatically when you insert the Brother CD-ROM.
A window appears listing the options: For each application you install, click on that name in the Software Installation window and follow the instructions on the screen. The last step will be to restart Windows® and access the Software Installation window again to install the next application. 3 Click on “Install MFC Printer Driver” and follow the prompts on the screen.
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13 For DOS Users (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) DOS printing is NOT available for the FAX 4750 and FAX 5750. How to Use Brother machine with Your DOS Application Software Before working with your application software that runs on DOS, check that the Brother machine’s name appears in the printer selection of your application software. If the machine is not listed, you must install the printer driver that corresponds to HP LaserJet IIP’s emulations.
Printer Status Monitor Program This utility program can monitor your printer’s status using bi-directional parallel communications. This utility program stays resident in your computer memory (Terminate-and-Stay Resident program) and runs in the background. Installing the Remote Printer Console Before you install the program, make sure you have the following hardware and software to install the program: DOS Monitor Option Version 3.
Using the Remote Printer Console Main Program Type C:\RPCX>RPCX and press the Enter key to start the Remote Printer Console main program. The Main Screen will appear on your computer screen as shown below.
Remote Printer Console Current Printer Status Information Item Default What This Item Does Media Type Regular Selects the media type “Regular,” “Thin Paper,” “Thick Paper,” “Thicker Paper,” “Bond Paper” or “Transparency.” Paper Feed Paper Cassette Selects the paper feed mode, either “Paper Cassette” or “Manual.” Emulation*1 Laser Jet IIP Selects “Laser Jet IIP.
Page Setup Section Item Default What This Item Does Left Margin *2 Sets the Left Margin value (0-145) columns. Right Margin *2 Sets the Right Margin value (0-155) columns. Top Margin 0.5" or 0.33" Sets the Top Margin 0", 0.33", 0.5", 1", 1.5” or 2." Bottom Margin 0.5" or 0.33" Sets the Bottom Margin 0", 0.33", 0.5", 1", 1.5" or 2." Line / Page *2 Sets the lines/pages (5-128). Xoffset 0 Sets the Xoffset (vertical) value from -500 to 500 dots.
Other Config Item Default What This Item Does Auto LF Off Selects Auto LF “On or Off” Auto CR Off Selects Auto CR “On or Off” Auto Wrap Off Selects Auto Wrap “On or Off” Auto Skip On Selects Auto Skip “On or Off” Console Config Category File Function Environment Sets the Buzzer on/off, Color for Remote Print Console Status Monitor Sets the hot-key for waking-up the RPC. For more information on RPC, see the Help Information within the program.
Using the Printer Status Monitor Program Type C:\RPCX>STMX and press the Enter key to make the Printer Status Monitor Program stay resident in your computer memory. If there are any changes to the printer status, it displays a message on your computer screen. If the Printer Status Monitor program stays resident in your computer, you can monitor the printer status on your computer screen immediately by using the hot-key (Ctrl+Alt+R).
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14 Using Brother Machine as a Printer (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only) Special Printing Features If you purchased the optional Multi-Function Link® Pro accessory (PCI-3CD) for your FAX 4750 or FAX 5750, follow the instructions in this chapter. Windows® Printing The dedicated printer driver and TrueType™ compatible fonts for Microsoft® Windows ® 3.1x, 95/98 and Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 are available on the CD-ROM supplied with your machine.
Printing From Your PC Multi-purpose Paper Cassette The machine’s multi-purpose paper cassette can be adjusted to feed many sizes of paper: letter, legal, A4, B5 and A5 plain paper. When the machine receives print data from your computer, it loads paper from the paper cassette. ■ Select the print command from your PC. Your PC sends a print command and data to the machine. The machine displays the date and time and RECEIVING DATA.
Front Output Bin The machine ejects paper with printed surfaces face down into the output bin in the front of the machine. Unfold the output bin extension to support the printed pages. To prevent the possibility of transparencies smudging as they stack in the output bin, remove each transparency after it exits. Manual Feed Slot Your machine has a manual feed slot above the paper cassette. You can load envelopes and special print media one at a time into this slot.
Loading One Sheet of Paper You do not have to choose Manual Feed in the Setup dialog box of your printer driver. Insert the sheet of paper for Portrait (vertical) or Landscape (horizontal), with the side you wish to print on face up in the manual feed slot. 1 Align the paper at the center of the manual feed slot and insert it all the way. 2 Adjust the paper guides to the width of the paper.
Printing on Thicker Paper and Card Stock When the rear cover is lifted up, the machine has a straight paper path from the manual feed slot to the rear of the printer. Use this paper feed and output method when you want to print on thicker paper or card stock. 1 Select manual feed mode in the printer driver. 2 Send the print data as usual. 3 Lift up the rear cover at the rear of the machine. 4 Adjust the manual feed paper guides to the width of the paper you’re using.
Simultaneous Printing/Faxing Your machine can print data from your computer while sending or receiving a fax, or while scanning information into the computer. However, when the machine is copying or receiving a fax on paper, it pauses the PC printing operation, and resumes when copying or fax receiving is complete. Fax sending continues during PC printing. (See Acceptable Paper, page 2-5.
Printer Operation Keys On/Off Line FF/Cont Print Priority Test/Reset On/Off Line Key This key toggles the machine’s On Line and Off Line print status, which appears on the display. If you press this key while printing, the machine stops printing and goes off line. Press On/Off Line again to resume printing. FF/Cont Key This key sets the machine to Form Feed and Continue. When the screen displays REMAINED DATA, press On/Off Line to turn machine offline, then press FF/Cont .
Printing the Internal Font List You can print a list of the machine’s internal (or resident) fonts to see how each font looks before you select it. 1 Press 2 Press 3 Press Function , 2 Start . Stop , 1 , 1 . The machine prints the list. to exit. Printing the Print Configuration List You can print a list of current printer settings. 1 Press 2 Press 3 Press Function , 2 Start . Stop , 1 , 2 . The machine prints the settings. to exit.
15 Optional Accessories Additional Memory for Faxing/Printing The memory board is installed on the main controller board inside the Brother machine. When you add the optional memory board, it increases the performance modes for both fax and printer operations. The MFC 8300 has 2 MB of memory and the FAX 4750, FAX 5750, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 have 4 MB of memory. All models can recognize 8 MB (ME8000) or 16 MB (ME16000) of Optional Memory. Be careful to purchase the appropriate memory board for your needs.
Paper Cassette #2 (Option) (For FAX 4750 and MFC 8600 Only) You can purchase the Paper Cassette #2 accessory (LT400) to use as a third paper source. Cassette #2 holds up to 250 sheets of 20 lb. (75 g/m2) paper. Multi-purpose Paper Cassette #2: Holds approx. 250 sheets of 20 lb. (75 g/m2) or 50 sheets of 42 lb. (158 g/m2) Letter/A4 paper, 10 transparencies Basis Weight: 17 to 28 lb. (64 to 105 g/m2) Caliper: 0.003 to 0.005 inches. (0.08 to 0.
16 Important Information Standard Telephone and FCC Notices (For 120V Models Only) These notices are in effect on models sold and used in the United States only. This equipment is hearing aid compatible. When programming emergency numbers and/or making test calls to emergency numbers: ■ Remain on the line and briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the call before hanging up. ■ Perform these activities in the off-peak hours, such as early morning or late evening.
Your telephone company may make changes to its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your equipment. If they do, you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service. If you experience trouble with your machine, please contact a Brother Authorized Service Center for information on service or repair.
Important—About the Interface Cable A shielded interface cable which is included with your machine should be used to ensure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device. Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Industry Canada Compliance Statement (For Canada Only) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Important Safety Instructions 1 Read all of these instructions. 2 Save them for later reference. 3 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 4 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 5 Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product. 6 Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation.
14 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to a Brother Authorized Service Center under the following conditions: A When the power cord is damaged or frayed. B If liquid has been spilled into the product. C If the product has been exposed to rain or water. D If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions.
Compilation and Publication Notice Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product descriptions and specifications. The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.
17 Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance Troubleshooting Brother fax-back system Brother Customer Service has installed an easy-to-use fax-back system, so you can get instant answers to common technical questions and product information for all Brother products. This system is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can use the system to send faxes to any fax machine, not just the one from which you are calling.
Error Messages You may occasionally encounter a difficulty with your machine or telephone line. If this happens, your machine often identifies the problem and displays an error message. The list below explains the most common error messages. You can correct most problems by yourself. If you need additional help, call the Brother fax-back system at USA: From within Canada: 1-800-521-2846 1-800-681-9838 Error Messages Error Message Cause Action CHANGE DRUM SOON The drum unit is near the end of its life.
Error Messages Error Message Cause Action DOCUMENT JAM Documents were not inserted Do not pull paper out until fed properly or document you see page 17-5. was too long. DOWNLOAD FULL (May occur when the machine is used as a printer.) The download buffer is full. Press FF/Cont . Printing will resume (the downloading is canceled). MACHINE ERROR XX Machine has a mechanical problem. Turn the power off.
Error Messages Error Message Cause Action PLS CLEAN DRUM The primary corona wire of drum unit is dirty. Clean the primary corona wire of drum unit. (See page 17-22.) PLS OPEN COVER A page, piece of paper or paper clip, etc. may be jammed inside the machine. Open the front cover. If you see any jammed paper or other item, gently pull it out, then close the scanner unit. If the error message remains, open and close the front cover again.
Document Jam The documents were not inserted or fed properly, or were too long. 1 Lift the control panel. 2 Carefully pull the document toward the front of the machine. 3 Close the control panel. 4 Press Stop . Printer Jam Before you can clear a printer jam error, you must find out where the paper is stuck. See the following three types of paper jams.
Paper is Jammed in the Multi-purpose Paper Cassette 1 Pull the paper cassette out of the machine. 2 Remove any crinkled sheets. 3 Adjust the guides to fit. 4 Press down the paper to flatten it in the paper cassette. 5 Reinstall the paper cassette. Paper is Jammed near the Drum Unit 1 Open the front cover. 2 Remove the drum unit but do not force it if it cannot be removed easily. Instead, pull the edge of the jammed paper from the paper cassette. 3 Gently pull out the jammed paper.
If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine If you think there is a problem with your machine, make a copy first. If the copy looks good, the problem is probably not your machine. Check the table below and follow the troubleshooting tips. Printing and Receiving Faxes Difficulty Suggestions Condensed print and horizontal streaks, the top and bottom of sentences are cut off. If your copy looks good, you probably had a bad connection, with static or interference on the phone line.
Difficulty Phone Line Dialing does not work or Connections Sending Faxes 17 - 8 Suggestions Check for a dial tone. Change TONE/PULSE setting. (See Tone/Pulse, page 4-1.) Check all line cord connections, and make sure the curled handset cord is not in the EXT jack. Check power cord connection. Send a manual fax by pressing Hook —OR—by lifting the handset, and dialing the number. Wait to hear fax receiving tones before pressing Start .
Handling Incoming Calls Difficulty Suggestions Double-ring in FAX/TEL Mode The machine knows the incoming call is not a fax so it is signaling you to answer the telephone call. Pick up the machine’s handset or answer from an extension or external phone and press your machine’s Telephone Answer Code (default setting is #51). Transferring a fax call to the machine If you answered at the machine, press Start and hang up immediately.
General Printing Difficulties Difficulty Suggestions The machine does not print. Check the following: • The machine is plugged in. (See page 2-8.) • The toner cartridge and drum unit are installed properly. (See page 2-3.) • The interface cable is securely connected between the machine and computer. (See page 12-3 or 12-9 for MFC 8300, or See MFC Software Manual page 2-3 or 2-10 for MFC 8600 and MFC 8700.) • Check to see if LCD is showing an error message. (See page 17-2.
Difficulty Suggestions DOS Setup I cannot print from my Check that the DOS application software Printing application software. interface settings match those of your printer: for example, if you are using a parallel printer Difficulties cable, you would probably set your DOS software printer port to LPT1. Check for an error message on the LCD. Paper Handling Difficulties The machine prints, but it prints incorrect information. Sometimes it prints a couple of characters and then ejects the pages, etc.
Paper Handling Difficulties (Cont.) Print Quality Difficulties Difficulty Suggestions What paper can I use? You can use plain paper, envelopes, transparencies, labels and organizer paper. (For information on paper you can use, see Acceptable Paper, on page 2-5.) How can I clear paper jams? See Printer Jams, on page 17-6. Printouts are too dark or light. Adjust the print conditions by setting the Print Density function. It has been factory set to the middle position.
Print Quality Difficulties (Cont.) Difficulty Suggestions The whole page is printed black. Clean the machine’s interior and the primary corona wire of the drum unit. (See pages 17-21~22.) Also, do not use heat-sensitive paper as it will cause this problem. After cleaning, if the printed pages are still black or the display shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with a new one. The drum unit may be damaged. Black Page Nothing is printed on the page.
Difficulties Setting up the Software (For Windows® 3.1x Users) Graphics or Text Is Missing in the Printout This could be caused by your Display Driver software. Contact your reseller to inquire about the latest Display Driver software. Another solution is to change your Windows ® Setup Display selection from the current selection to the standard VGA or SVGA selection.
Machine Connect Failure or Bi-Directional Communication Error Recently, some printers have included a function that shows the printer status on the PC display. Such printers use the bi-directional communication parallel port between the printer and the PC. Our machines have a bi-directional parallel port function. Since Windows® 3.
HP LaserJet series II, IID, IIP, IIP+, III, IIID or IIIP: If Microsoft Windows ® Printing System is used for the above models, you must modify the “win.ini” file in the Windows ® directory to turn the machine’s bi-directional function off. We recommend that you do a back-up before you modify the WIN.INI or SYSTEM.INI files, just in case. Open the “win.ini” file using the “Notepad” application. Look for the following statement in the [spooler] section: [spooler] QP.LPT1 = wpsljqp.
Lexmark WinWriter 200: You must modify the “win.ini” and “system.ini” files in the Windows® directory to turn off the printer's bi-directional function. We recommend that you backup the WIN.INI and SYSTEM.INI files before you modify them. Open the “win.ini” file using the “Notepad” application.
Packing and Shipping the Machine Whenever you transport the machine, use the packing materials that came with your machine. Also, follow the steps below to pack the machine so it won’t be damaged, which would void the machine’s warranty. 1 Remove the telephone line cord and unplug MFC from the AC outlet. 2 Open the front cover. 3 Remove the drum unit. Caution Remove the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. Leave the toner cartridge installed in the drum unit.
7 Carefully pick up the machine and remove Cassette #2 to pack it separately. 8 Wrap the machine in the plastic bag and place it in the separate original carton with the original packing material.
9 Place documents (manual and printed material) and the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly into the original carton as shown below: Top Layer Middle Layer Cassette #2 FAX/MFC (For FAX 5750 and MFC 8700 only) 10 Close the carton and tape it shut.
Routine Maintenance Keep your machine in optimum condition by cleaning it on a regular basis. It is a good idea to clean the drum unit during this routine. Avoid using thinners or other organic solvents and do not use water. Cleaning the Document Scanner 1 Unplug the telephone line and then the power cord. When you reconnect these lines later, connect the power cord first, then the telephone line. 2 Lift the control panel cover. 3 Clean the white bar and glass cover under the white bar.
WARNING Just after you have used the machine, some internal parts of the machine are extremely HOT! When you open the front cover of the machine, never touch the shaded parts as shown in the diagram below. HOT! 3 Gently clean the scanner window by wiping with a clean soft dry cloth. Do not use isoproply alcohol. Scanner Window Cleaning the Drum Unit We recommend placing the drum unit on a drop cloth or large disposable paper to avoid spilling and scattering toner.
3 Reinstall the drum unit into the machine. (See Replacing the Drum Unit on page 17-26.) 4 Close the front cover. 5 Plug in the power cord first, then the telephone cord. Replacing the Toner Cartridge The machine can print up to 6,000 pages using a high yield toner cartridge. When the toner cartridge is running low, the display shows TONER LOW. The machine is supplied with a standard toner cartridge that must be replaced after approximately 3,000 pages.
Replacing the Toner Cartridge WARNING Just after you use the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely HOT! So, never touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration. HOT! 1 Open the front cover and pull out the drum unit. Place the drum unit on a drop cloth or large piece of disposable paper to avoid spilling and scattering the toner. 2 Hold down the lock lever on the right and pull the toner cartridge out of the drum unit assembly.
Caution ■ Wait to unpack the toner cartridge until immediately before you install it into the machine. If a toner cartridge is left unpacked for a long period of time, the toner life is shortened. ■ You can use only a genuine Brother toner cartridge (TN-430 or TN-460), which is specially formulated to ensure top print quality. Using another brand of toner cartridge may void your machine’s warranty.
8 Reinstall the drum unit and close the front cover. Replacing the Drum Unit The machine uses a drum unit to create print images on paper. If the screen displays CHANGE DRUM SOON, the drum unit is near the end of its life and it is time to purchase a new one. Even if the display shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, you may be able to continue printing without having to replace the drum unit for a while.
Follow these steps to replace the drum unit: 1 Open the front cover. 2 Remove the old drum unit. Place the drum unit on a drop cloth or disposable paper to avoid scattering toner. 3 Hold down the lock lever on the right and pull the toner cartridge out of the drum unit assembly. (See Replacing the Toner Cartridge, page 17-23.) Lock Lever Discard the used drum unit according to local regulations. If you are not sure of them, call your local Sanitation Department.
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18 Using Your Brother Machine with Your Apple® New Power Macintosh® G3 or iMac™ (For MFC 8300 Only) For USB equipped Apple New Power Macintosh G3 or iMac with Mac OS 8.5/8.6 This chapter is for the MFC 8300. If you have a MFC 8600 or MFC 8700, please see the Multi-Function Center Software Manual. The connection, installation and operation instructions are available on the bundled CD-ROM for your USB equipped Apple Macintosh or iMac with Mac OS 8.5/8.6.
6 Click Install MFC Print Driver to begin the installation and follow the instructions on the screen. 7 After you have installed the Driver, click View On-Line Documentation for operation instructions. Restart your Macintosh/iMac so it recognizes the new drivers.
Specifications Product Description Six performance modes are available for the 6in1 model MFC8600 and MFC 8700: Fax, Printer, Copier, Scanner, PC Fax and Video Capture. The MFC 8300 is a 3in1 model: Fax, Printer, Copier. The FAX 4750 and FAX 5750 are a plain paper fax models.
Printer Specifications Brother Printing System for Windows ® and emulation mode of HP LaserJet IIP (PCL level 4, only for MFC models) Printer Driver Windows ® 3.1x, Windows® 95/98 and Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.
Electrical and Environment Temperature Warm-Up First Print Power Source Power Consumption Noise Humidity Dimensions Weight (Allowable) 50 - 90.5° F (10 - 32.5° C) (Storage) 32 - 104° F (0 - 40° C) Max. 45 seconds at 73.4° F (23° C) 15 seconds (using Letter size paper in paper cassette) 120V AC 50/60Hz (U.S.
Parallel Interface Specifications Interface Connector Printer Side: Amphenol FCN-685J036-L/X or equivalent A shielded cable should be used. Pin Assignment Pin No. Signal Direction Pin No. Signal Direction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 DATA STROBE DATA 1 DTAT 2 DATA 3 DATA 4 DATA 5 DATA 6 DATA 7 DATA 8 ACKNLG BUSY PE SLCT AUTO FEED N.C. 0V (S.G.) 0V (S.G.
Symbol Sets/Character Sets *HP mode • ISO14 JIS ASCII • ISO57 Chinese • ISO11 Swedish • HP Spanish • ISO17 Spanish • ISO10 Swedish • ISO16 Portuguese • ISO84 Portuguese • ISO85 Spanish • PC-8 • PC-8 D/N • PC-8 Turkish • PC-850 • PC-852 • PC-860 • PC-865 • Roman 8 • ISO Latin 1 (ECMA-94) • ISO60 Norwegian 1 • ISO61 Norwegian 2 • ISO4 UK • ISO25 French • ISO69 French • HP German • ISO21 German • ISO15 Italian • ISO6 ASCII • Legal • ISO2 IRV • PC-863 If you want to know which characters are in each symbol/ch
The following table shows characters available only in the corresponding character set. The numbers at the top of the table are code values with which characters are to be replaced in the Roman 8 character set. For other characters, see character set of Roman 8.
Glossary Activity Report Lists information about the last 50 incoming and outgoing faxes. TX means Transmit. RX means Receive. ADF (Automatic Document Feed) Refers to the number of pages that can be placed in the document feeder and fed one at a time automatically. All Dial List Listing of names and numbers stored in One Touch and Speed Dial memory, in numerical order. Automatic E-Mail Printing Software application that automatically prints incoming e-mail messages on the machine (on CD-ROM).
Contrast Setting to compensate for dark or light documents, by lightening dark documents or darkening light documents. Cover Page Prints a page at the other party’s machine that contains the sender and recipient’s name and fax number, number of pages and comment. You can generate an electronic cover page at the other end with pre-programmed information from memory or you can print a sample cover page to fax with your document. Cover Page Message The comment on the Cover Page (programmable).
gray scale The shades of gray available for copying and faxing photographs. group number A combination of One Touch and/or Speed Dial numbers that are stored on a One Touch key for Broadcasting. Interrupt Temporarily places a waiting job on hold while you perform another operation. interval The preprogrammed time period between automatically printed Activity Reports. You can print Activity Reports on demand without interrupting this cycle.
resolution The number of vertical and horizontal lines per inch. See: Standard, Fine, Super Fine and Photo. Ring Delay Number of rings before your machine answers an incoming call. Ring Volume Volume setting for the machine’s ring. Rotary A form of dialing on a telephone line. scanning The process of sending an electronic image of an original paper document into your computer. Speaker Volume You can set the volume when your machine is on Hook . speed dial A preprogrammed number for easy dialing.
Index A access codes, storing 8-2 accessories and supplies ii ADF (automatic document feeder) 6-1 answer mode 5-1 FAX 5-1 FAX/TEL 5-1. See also FAX/TEL mode MANUAL 5-1 TAD, external 2-10, 5-1 answering machine.
D date and time setting 4-1 delayed fax 6-10 interrupting 6-13 dialing access codes 8-2 automatic fax redial 6-2 credit card numbers 8-2 Groups 6-11 manually 8-1 mode 4-1 One Touch numbers 8-1 pulse (rotary) 8-3 Speed Dial numbers 8-2 telephone index 8-3 tone 8-3 difficulties with machine.
G gray scale S-1 Groups dialing 6-11 setting up 7-3 H handset connecting 2-9 volume 4-4 hearing aid compatible 16-1 Help List, printing 1-1 hold 8-2 I improving print quality 17-21 inserting spaces 4-3 Internet address i J jack(s) converting wall jacks. See triplex adapter EXT.
P packing list 2-1 paging programming a number 9-2 paper size 2-6 setting 5-5 specifications S-1 paper jam 17-5 parallel interface cable 12-9 pause 8-3 PBX 2-14 phone book. See On-Line Documentation phone line difficulties 17-8 photo.
S safety instructions 16-4 scanner, cleaning 17-21 scanning into PC. See Multi-Function Link® Pro sending faxes. See fax(es), stand-alone sending to groups. See broadcasting setup assembly. See assembly date and time 4-1 Daylight Savings Time 4-6 station ID (fax header) 4-2 shipping the machine 17-18 simultaneous printing/fax 14-6 Sleep Mode 4-6 software. See also Multi-Function Link® Pro for DOS users 13-1 True Type Fonts 12-8 speaker volume 4-5 Speed Dial changing 7-3 dialing 8-2 storing 7-2 Standard.
U USB Interface 12-3 User Settings 10-1 V video capture.
Press 9 0 . EXIT REMOTE OPERATION Press 9 8 then for TAD, press 1 . FAX/TEL (Fax/Telephone), press 2 . FAX, press 3 . CHANGE ANSWER MODE 1 long beep — Fax message(s) No beeps — No messages Press 9 7 1 CHECK RECEIVING STATUS 4 Using Remote Access Code 1 Dial your fax number from a fax machine using touch tone. 2 When your machine answers and beeps, immediately enter your Remote Retrieval Access Code (159 ).
Stop to exit. Changing Remote Retrieval Access Code 1 For the FAX, press Function , 8 , 3 . For the MFC, press Function , 1 , 8 , 3 . 2 Enter a three-digit number from 000 to 999. The cannot be changed. Set . 3 Press 4 Press Remote Commands CHANGE PAGING/FAX FORWARDING SETTING Press 9 5 . then to Turn feature off, press 1 . Select Fax Forwarding, press 2 . Select Paging, press 3 . 2 Fold Fold Program Fax Forwarding Number press 4 .
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