USER’S GUIDE MFC-8460N MFC-8860DN MFC-8870DW
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Table of Contents Section I General 1 General information Using the documentation ....................................................................................... 2 Symbols and conventions used in the documentation .................................... 2 Accessing the complete User’s Guide ................................................................... 2 Viewing documentation ................................................................................... 2 Control panel overview .............
4 Security features Security................................................................................................................23 Setting Lock ...................................................................................................23 Secure Function Lock ....................................................................................24 Section II Fax 5 Sending a fax How to fax......................................................................................................
Setting the Fax Receive Stamp ..................................................................... 44 Receiving faxes into memory ........................................................................ 44 Printing a fax from the memory ..................................................................... 45 7 Phone and external devices Phone line services..............................................................................................46 Setting the Phone Line Type ..........................
10 Printing reports Fax reports...........................................................................................................66 Transmission verification report.....................................................................66 Fax journal.....................................................................................................66 Reports ................................................................................................................67 How to print a report ......
Section V Appendices A Safety and Legal Choosing a location ............................................................................................. 84 Important Information........................................................................................... 85 Safety precautions .........................................................................................85 IEC 60825-1 Specification .............................................................................88 Disconnect device ...
Machine Information ..........................................................................................128 Checking the serial numbers .......................................................................128 Checking the page counters ........................................................................128 Checking the remaining life of parts ............................................................128 D Menu and Features On screen programming ...............................................
Section I General General information Loading documents and paper General setup Security features I 2 10 17 23
1 General information Using the documentation 1 Thank you for buying a Brother machine! Reading the documentation will help you make the most of your machine. Symbols and conventions used in the documentation The following symbols and conventions are used throughout the documentation. Bold Bold style indentifies keys on the machine control panel or computer screen. Italics Italicized style emphasises an important point or refers you to a related topic.
General information How to find Internet FAX instructions (MFC-8860DN and MFC-8870DW only) If this window does not appear, use Windows® Explorer to find and run the setup.exe program from the root directory of the Brother CD-ROM. d e 1 You can find the instructions in the Network User’s Guide on the CD-ROM. Click Documentation. Viewing Documentation (Macintosh®) Click the documentation you want to read: Setup Guide: Setup and software installation instructions.
Chapter 1 How to find Scanning instructions 1 There are several ways you can scan documents. You can find the instructions as follows: Software User's Guide: 1 Scanning from a Macintosh® (For Mac OS® 9.1-9.2/Mac OS ® X 10.2.4 or greater) Using ControlCenter2 (For Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater) Network Scanning (For Mac OS® X 10.2.
General information Control panel overview 1 1 MFC-8460N, MFC-8860DN and MFC-8870DW have similar control keys. 1 11 1 2 3 4 One-Touch keys These 20 keys give you instant access to 40 previously stored numbers. Shift Lets you access One-Touch numbers 21 to 40 when held down. Status LED (light emitting diode) The LED will flash and change colour depending on the machine’s status. LCD (liquid crystal display) Displays messages to help you use your machine.
Chapter 1 3 4 5 9 8 Copy keys Duplex (MFC-8860DN and MFC-8870DW only) Lets you print copies on both sides of the paper. Contrast/Quality (MFC-8860DN and MFC-8870DW only) Lets you change the quality or contrast for the next copy. Contrast (MFC-8460N only) Lets you change the contrast for the next copy. Quality (MFC-8460N only) Lets you change the quality for the next copy. Enlarge/Reduce Reduces or enlarges copies. Tray Select Lets you change which tray will be used for the next copy.
General information 10 Fax and telephone keys Tel/R Lets you answer an incoming call on an external phone. When connected to a PBX, you can use this key to gain access to an outside line, to recall an operator, or to transfer a call to another extension. 1 Resolution Sets the resolution when sending a fax. Search/Speed Dial Lets you look up numbers stored in the dialling memory and LDAP server* (*MFC-8860DN and MFC-8870DW only). You can search the stored number alphabetically.
Chapter 1 Status LED indications 1 The Status LED (light emitting diode) will flash and change color depending on the machine’s status. The LED indications shown in the table below are used in the illustrations in this chapter. LED LED Status LED is off. LED is on. Green Yellow Red LED is blinking. Green LED Yellow Red Machine Status Description Sleep Mode The power switch is off or the machine is in Sleep mode. Warming Up The machine is warming up for printing.
General information Service error Follow the steps below. 1. Turn off the power switch. 1 2. Wait a few seconds, and then turn it back on and try to print again. Red If you cannot clear the error and see the same service call indication after turning the machine back on, please call your Brother dealer for service. Red Cover open The front cover, back cover, fuser cover or document cover is open. Close the cover. Toner Life End Replace the toner cartridge with a new one.
2 Loading documents and paper Loading documents a 2 Unfold the ADF document output support flap (1). All fax, scan and copy operations can be performed from the ADF or the scanner glass. Using the ADF 1 2 You can use the ADF (automatic document feeder) to fax, scan or copy sheets of paper. The ADF feeds each sheet one at a time. When loading the ADF, make sure that documents written with ink are completely dry. Single-Sided Document Documents must be from 148.0 to 215.9 mm wide (5.8 to 8.
Loading documents and paper Using the scanner glass You can use the scanner glass to fax, scan, or copy the pages of a book or single sheets of paper. Documents can be up to 215.9 mm wide to 355.6 mm long (8.5 inches wide to 14 inches long). To use the scanner glass, the ADF must be empty. a Lift the document cover. 2 Acceptable paper and other media 2 Print quality may vary according to the type of paper you use.
Chapter 2 Handling and using media 2 Store paper in its original packaging, and keep it sealed. Keep the paper flat and away from moisture, direct sunlight and heat. Avoid touching either side of transparencies, as this can decrease the print quality. Only use transparencies recommended for laser printing. Only use sharply creased envelopes.
Loading documents and paper Paper capacity of the paper tray Paper Tray (Tray #1) Multi-purpose tray (MP tray) Paper Tray (Tray #2) 2 Paper size Paper types No. of sheets A4, Letter, Executive, A5, A6, B5 and B6 Plain paper, Recycled paper and Bond paper up to 250 [80 g/m 2 (20 lb)] Transparency up to 10 up to 50 Length: 116.0 to 406.4 mm (4.57 to 16.0 in.
Chapter 2 Loading paper, and other media d Fan the stack of paper well to avoid paper feeding problems. e Insert the paper into the paper tray with the top edge of the paper first, and the print side down. Make sure that the paper is flat in the tray and below the maximum paper mark (1). 2 When printing on plain paper 60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb) or laser transparencies use the paper tray. For printing on other types of media use the MP tray (Multi purpose tray).
Loading documents and paper Loading envelopes and other media Use the MP tray when printing envelopes, labels, and thick paper. a Loading Envelopes 2 2 Before loading, press the corners and sides of the envelopes to make them as flat as possible. 2 Open the MP tray and lower it gently. CAUTION Do not use any of the following types of envelope, as they will cause paper feed problems: 1 Envelopes with a baggy construction. 2 Embossed envelopes (those with a raised surface).
Chapter 2 Printable Area 2 Printable Area for copies 2 The printable area of your machine begins at approximately 3 mm (0.12 in.) from the top and bottom and 2.05 mm (0.08 in.) from both sides of the paper. 2 Printable Area when printing from a computer When using the default driver the printable area is smaller than the paper size, as shown below. Portrait 2 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 4.23 mm (0.16 in.) 6.01 mm (0.24 in.) 1 3 mm (0.12 in.) 2 2 2.05 mm (0.08 in.
3 General setup Mode timer 3 3 Paper settings 3 The machine has three mode keys on the control panel: Fax, Scan, and Copy. Paper Type You can set how much time the machine takes after the last Copy or Scan operation to return to Fax mode. If you select Off, the machine will stay in the mode you used last. This setting also sets the time the machine will change from individual user to public user when using Secure Function Lock. See Switching Users on page 27.
Chapter 3 Paper Size You can use nine sizes of paper for printing copies: A4, Letter, Legal, Executive, A5, A6, B5, B6 and Folio, and four sizes for printing faxes: A4, Letter, Legal or Folio. When you change the type of paper you load in the machine, you will also need to change the setting for paper size at the same time. This is so your machine can fit an incoming fax onto the page. a Choose one of the options below: To set the paper size for the MP Tray press Menu, 1, 3, 1.
General setup Tray use in Fax mode You can change the default tray priority that the machine will use for printing received faxes. When you select Tray#1 Only, MP Only or Tray#2 Only 1, the machine takes paper only from that tray. If the selected tray is out of paper, No Paper will appear on the LCD. Insert the paper in the empty tray. When you select T1>T2>MP, the machine takes paper from Tray #1 until it is empty, then from Tray #2, then from the MP tray.
Chapter 3 Volume Settings 3 Ring volume 3 a ▲ ▲ While in Fax mode press or to adjust the volume level. The LCD shows the current setting, and each key press will change the volume to the next. The machine will keep the new setting until you change it. Press Menu, 1, 4, 1. 14.Volume 1.Ring a Med b High Select ab & OK Press a or b to select Off, Low, Med or High. Press OK. c Press Stop/Exit.
General setup Automatic daylight savings time Ecology features 3 3 Toner save 3 You can set the machine to change automatically for Daylight Savings Time. It will set itself forward one hour in the Spring, and back one hour in the Autumn. You can save toner using this feature. When you set toner save to On, print appears lighter. The default setting is Off. a a Press Menu 1, 5. 15.Auto Daylight Press Menu, 1, 6, 1. 16.Ecology 1.
Chapter 3 Sleep time Setting the sleep time reduces power consumption by turning off the fuser while the machine is idle. You can choose how long the machine must be idle (from 00 to 99 minutes) before it goes into sleep mode. When the machine receives a fax, computer data or makes a copy, the timer will reset. The default setting is 05 minutes. While the machine is in sleep mode the LCD will display Sleep. When printing or copying in sleep mode, there will be a short delay while the fuser warms up.
4 Security features Security Setting Lock Setting up the password While setting lock is On, it is not possible to change the following settings without a password: 4 4 a Press Menu, 1, 9, 1. 19.Security 1.Setting Lock 4 Setting Lock lets you set a password to stop other people from accidentally changing your machine settings. Make a careful note of your password. If you forget it, please call your Brother dealer or Brother Customer Service.
Chapter 4 Turning Setting Lock on/off 4 If you enter the wrong password when following the instructions below, the LCD will show Wrong Password. Re-enter the correct password. Secure Function Lock Secure Function Lock lets you restrict Public access to certain machine functions (Fax Tx, Fax Rx, Copy, Scan and PCprint 1). 1 Turning Setting Lock on a 4 This feature also prevents users from changing the default settings of the machine by limiting access to the Menu settings. Press Menu, 1, 9, 1. 19.
Security features Setting the password for the administrator The password you set in these steps is for the administrator. This password is used to set up restricted users and to turn Secure Function Lock on or off. See Setting up restricted users on page 26 and Turning Secure Function Lock on on page 26. a Setting up the Public user 4 You can set up the Public user. Public users do not need to enter a password. Note You must disable at least one function. a Press Menu, 1, 9, 2. Press Menu, 1, 9, 2.
Chapter 4 Setting up restricted users You can set up users with restrictions and a password. a Press Menu, 1, 9, 2. 19.Security 2.Function Lock a Lock OffiOn b Set Password Select ab & OK b Press a or b to select Setup User. Press OK. c Enter the Administrator password. Press OK. 19.Security Setup User a Public b User01 Select ab & OK d Press a or b to select User01. Press OK. e Use the dial pad to enter the user name. (See Entering Text on page 146.) Press OK.
Security features Switching Users 4 This setting allows another user to log on the machine when Secure Function Lock is turned on. Note The time to change from an individual user to the Public user is the same as the Mode Timer setting (Menu, 1, 1). See Mode timer on page 17. Also, you can exit from an individual user by pressing the illuminated Mode key. a 4 Press Menu, 1, 9, 2. 19.Security 2.Function Lock a Lock OniOff b Change User Select ab & OK b Press a or b to select Change User. Press OK.
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Section II Fax Sending a fax Receiving a fax Phone and external devices Dialling and storing numbers Remote fax options Printing reports Polling II 30 39 46 52 60 66 68
5 Sending a fax How to fax 5 Entering fax mode To enter fax mode press key will glow blue. 5 (Fax), and the Sending a single-sided fax from the ADF Sending a 2-sided fax from the ADF (MFC-8860DN and MFC-8870DW only) a b c d Make sure you are in Fax mode Put your document face up in the ADF. e Press Start. Dial the fax number. See How to Dial on page 52. The machine will now scan and send your document. a b c Make sure you are in Fax mode d Press Start.
Sending a fax Sending a fax from the scanner glass 5 You can use the scanner glass to fax the pages of a book, or a single page at a time. The documents can be up to Letter, A4 or Legal size. Press Stop/Exit to cancel a fax in progress. Faxing legal size documents from the scanner glass 5 When faxing legal size documents, you need to set the scan glass size to Legal/Folio, otherwise a portion of your faxes will be missing. a b Make sure you are in Fax mode .
Chapter 5 Broadcasting 5 Broadcasting lets you send the same fax message to more than one fax number. You can include Groups, One-Touch, Speed-Dial numbers and up to 50 manually dialled numbers in the same broadcast. For information see How to Dial on page 52. Cancelling a Broadcast in progress While broadcasting you can cancel the fax currently being sent or the whole broadcast job. a You can broadcast up to 390 different numbers.
Sending a fax Additional sending operations Sending faxes using multiple settings Before you send a fax, you can change any combination of these settings: contrast, resolution, overseas mode, delayed fax timer, polling transmission, real time, transmission or cover page settings. a Make sure you are in Fax mode . After each setting is accepted, the LCD asks if you want to enter more settings: 22.Setup Send Next? a 1.Yes b 2.
Chapter 5 Send a cover page for the next fax 5 If you want to send a cover page only for the next fax, your machine will ask you to enter the number of pages you are sending so it can be printed on the cover page. a b c Make sure you are in Fax mode a b . Load your document. Press Menu, 2, 2, 7. Press a or b to choose Next Fax:On (or Next Fax:Off). Press OK. Press a or b to choose a comment. Press OK. f Enter two digits to show the number of pages you are sending. Press OK.
Sending a fax Contrast 5 Changing fax resolution 5 For most documents the default setting of Auto will give the best results. It automatically chooses the suitable contrast for your document. The quality of a fax can be improved by changing the fax resolution. Resolution can be changed for the next fax or for all faxes. If your document is very light or dark, changing the contrast may improve the quality of the fax.
Chapter 5 Dual access 5 Your machine supports dual access, which lets you dial a number and begin scanning a fax into memory while you are already sending or receiving a fax. Sending in real time for the next fax only a b c Note If the Out of Memory message appears while scanning documents, press Stop/Exit to cancel or Start to send the scanned pages. 5 Not sending in real time for the next fax only a b Sending in real time for all faxes 22.Setup Send 5.
Sending a fax Overseas mode 5 If you are having difficulty sending a fax overseas due to a bad connection, then turning on the overseas mode may help. Make sure you are in Fax mode All delayed faxes that are scheduled to be sent at the same time to the same fax number will be sent as one fax to save transmission time. . Load your document. a b Press Menu, 2, 2, 9. 22.Setup Send 9.
Chapter 5 Checking and cancelling waiting jobs Out of Memory message 5 Check which jobs are still waiting in the memory to be sent. If there are no jobs, the LCD will show No Jobs Waiting. You can cancel a fax job that is stored and waiting in the memory. a If you get an Out of Memory message while scanning a subsequent page, you will have the option to press Start to send the pages scanned so far, or to press Stop/Exit to cancel the operation Press Menu, 2, 6. 26.
6 Receiving a fax 6 Receive modes 6 You must choose a receive mode depending on the external devices and telephone services you have on your line. Choosing the receive mode 6 The diagram below will help you choose the correct mode. For more detailed information on the receive modes see page 40.
Chapter 6 Using Receive Modes 6 1 6 Fax only mode will automatically answer every call as a fax. Fax/Tel Fax/Tel mode helps you automatically manage incoming calls, by recognising whether they are fax or voice calls and dealing with them in one of the following ways: Faxes will be automatically received. Voice calls will start the F/T ring to tell you to pick up the line. The F/T ring is a fast double ring made by your machine. Also see F/T Ring Time on page 41 and Ring Delay on page 41.
Receiving a fax Receive Mode settings 6 Ring Delay 6 The ring delay sets the number of times the machine rings before it answers in Fax Only and Fax/Tel modes. If you have external or extension phones on the same line as the machine or subscribe to the BT Call Sign 1 service, keep the Ring Delay setting of 4. (See Operation from extension telephones on page 49 and Fax Detect on page 42.) 1 BT Call Sign is for U.K. only. a b Make sure you are in Fax mode . Press Menu, 2, 1, 1. 21.Setup Receive 1.
Chapter 6 Fax Detect 6 Turning fax detect On allows the machine to receive fax calls automatically if you lift any handset on the same line as the machine. Note If you use a modem, or send faxes from a computer, on the same line and your machine intercepts them, set fax detect to Off. Press Menu, 2, 1, 3. 21.Setup Receive 3.Fax Detect a On b Off Select ab & OK c Press a or b to select On, or Off. Press OK. d Press Stop/Exit. 42 a b Make sure you are in Fax mode Press Menu, 2, 1, 7. 21.
Receiving a fax Additional receiving operations 6 Printing a reduced incoming fax 6 If you choose On, the machine automatically reduces each page of an incoming fax to fit on one page of A4, Letter, Legal or Folio size paper. The machine calculates the reduction ratio by using the page size of the fax and your Paper Size setting (Menu, 1, 3).
Chapter 6 Setting the Fax Receive Stamp Receiving faxes into memory 6 You can set the machine to print the received date and time in the top centre of each received fax page. a b Make sure you are in Fax mode . As soon as the paper tray becomes empty during fax reception, the screen will display No Paper, asking you to put paper in the paper tray. (See Loading paper, and other media on page 14.) If you are unable to put paper in the paper tray the following will happen: Press Menu, 2, 1, 9. 21.
Receiving a fax Printing a fax from the memory 6 If you are using the Fax Storage feature (Menu, 2, 5, 1), you can still print a fax from the memory when you are at your machine. See Fax storage on page 61. a Press Menu, 2, 5, 3. 25.Remote Fax Opt 3.Print Document Press Start b Press Start.
7 Phone and external devices Phone line services Setting the Phone Line Type 7 7 If you are connecting the machine to a line that features a PBX or ISDN to send and receive faxes, it is also necessary to change the Phone Line Type accordingly by completing the following steps. a Press Menu, 0, 6. 06.Phone Line Set a Normal ISDN b PBX Select ab & OK b Press a or b to select PBX, ISDN (or Normal). Press OK. c Press Stop/Exit.
Phone and external devices BT Call Sign (U.K. only) 7 The BT Call Sign subscriber service is a way to have a separate number for your machine, it allows you to have at least two separate telephone numbers on one phone line. Each phone number has its own distinctive ringing pattern. When you set the BT Call Sign feature to ON, the receive mode is set to Manual automatically.
Chapter 7 Connections 7 The external TAD must be connected as shown in the illustration below. Recording an outgoing message a Record 5 seconds of silence at the beginning of your message. This allows your machine time to listen for fax tones. b c Limit your speaking to 20 seconds. 1 1 1 TAD a Set your external TAD to one or two rings. (The machine’s Ring Delay setting does not apply.) b Record the outgoing message on your external TAD. c d Set the TAD to answer calls.
Phone and external devices External and extension phones Operation from extension telephones Connecting an external or extension phone You can connect a separate telephone directly to your machine as shown in the diagram below. 7 If you answer a fax call on an extension telephone, or an external telephone that is correctly connected to the machine into the correct socket on the machine, you can make your machine take the call by using the Fax Receive Code.
Chapter 7 The inadvisable configuration is shown in figure 1, and the recommended master/slave configuration is shown in figure 2. These phones are now connected as external devices as shown on page 49, because they are connected to the fax machine via the Tconnector. This new connection configuration can be arranged by contacting BT, Kingston upon Hull Telecommunications, your PBX maintainer or a qualified telephone installation company as appropriate.
Phone and external devices Telephone Answer Code 7 If you receive a voice call and the machine is in F/T mode, it will start to sound the F/T (double) ring after the initial ring delay. If you pick up the call on an extension phone you can turn the F/T ring off by pressing #51 (make sure you press this between the rings). Changing the remote codes 7 The preset fax receive code is l51. The preset telephone answer code is #51.
8 Dialling and storing numbers How to Dial Manual dialling 8 8 Speed-Dialling 8 8 Hold down Shift as you press Search/Speed Dial and then the three-digit Speed-Dial number. Use the keypad to enter all the digits of the telephone number. One-Touch dialling 8 Press the One-Touch key that stores the number you want to call. To dial One-Touch numbers 21 to 40, hold down Shift as you press the One-Touch key.
Dialling and storing numbers Search You can search alphabetically for names you have stored in the One-Touch and SpeedDial memories. a b Press Search/Speed Dial. c Press a or b to scroll until you find the name you are looking for. Press OK. Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the name. (Use the chart Entering Text on page 146 to help you enter letters.) Press OK. Note You can press Resolution to change the displayed resolution. d Press Start.
Chapter 8 Storing numbers 8 You can set up your machine to do the following types of easy dialling: One-Touch, Speed-Dial and Groups for Broadcasting faxes. You can also specify the default resolution for each One-Touch and SpeedDial number. When you dial a quick-dial number, the LCD shows the name you stored or the number. A scan profile can also be stored along with the fax number or E-mail address.
Dialling and storing numbers e f Choose one of the options below: If you want to change the fax resolution, press a or b to select Std, Fine, S.Fine or Photo. Press OK. Press OK if you don’t want to change the resolution. Choose one of the options below: Enter the name using the dial pad (up to 15 characters). Press OK. Press OK to store the number or E-mail address without a name. f Choose one of the options below: If you selected Fax/Tel at c, press a or b to select Std, Fine, S.
Chapter 8 Storing Speed-Dial numbers 8 a You can store your frequently used numbers as Speed-Dial numbers. The machine can store 300 Speed-Dial numbers. MFC-8460N: a Press Menu, 2, 3, 2. MFC-8860DN and MFC-8870DW only: 23.Set Quick-Dial 2.Speed-Dial Speed-Dial? # Enter & OK Key 8 b Use the dial pad to enter a three-digit Speed-Dial location number (001-300). Press OK. c Press a or b to select Fax/Tel, E-Mail or IFAX. Press OK.
Dialling and storing numbers f g h Choose one of the options below: If you selected Fax/Tel at c, press a or b to select Std, Fine, S.Fine or Photo. Press OK and then go to h. If you selected E-Mail at c, press a or b to select B/W200x100, B/W200dpi, Color150dpi, Color300dpi or Color600dpi. Press OK and then go to g. If you selected IFAX at c, press a or b to select Std, Fine or Photo. Press OK and then go to h. Press OK if you don’t want to change the default resolution. Go to h.
Chapter 8 Setting up Groups for broadcasting e The LCD will display your chosen OneTouch numbers with a l and SpeedDial numbers with a # (for example l006, #09). To add One-Touch or Speed-Dial numbers follow the instructions below: For One-Touch numbers, press the One-Touch keys one after the other. For Speed-Dial numbers, hold down Shift as you press Search/Speed Dial, and then enter the three-digit Speed-Dial location. f Press OK when you have finished adding numbers.
Dialling and storing numbers i Select the file format (TIFF or PDF) that will be used to send to your computer. j Do one of the following: To store another group for broadcasting, go to b. To finish storing groups for broadcasting, press Stop/Exit. Combining Quick-Dial numbers 8 You can combine more than one Quick-Dial number when you dial. This feature may be useful if you need to dial an access code for a cheaper rate long distance carrier.
9 Remote fax options e Remote fax options let you receive faxes while you are away from the machine. 25.Remote Fax Opt Backup Print a Off b On Enter & OK Key You can only use one fax option at a time. Fax forwarding The fax forwarding feature lets you automatically forward your received faxes to another machine. If you select Backup Print On, the machine will also print the fax. a Press Menu, 2, 5, 1. 25.Remote Fax Opt 1.
Remote fax options Fax storage c 9 The fax storage feature lets you store your received faxes in the machine’s memory. You can retrieve stored fax messages from a fax machine at another location using the remote retrieval commands, see Retrieving fax messages on page 64. Your machine will automatically print a copy of the stored fax. a 25.Remote Fax Opt 1.Forward/Store Select ab & OK d Press Menu, 2, 5, 1. 25.Remote Fax Opt 1.
Chapter 9 Changing remote fax options If received faxes are left in your machine’s memory when you change to another remote fax option, the LCD will ask you the following message: 25.Remote Fax Opt Erase All Doc? a 1.Yes b 2.No Select ab & OK or 25.Remote Fax Opt Print All Fax? a 1.Yes b 2.No Select ab & OK If you press 1, faxes in the memory will be erased or printed before the setting changes. If a backup copy has already been printed it will not be printed again.
Remote fax options Remote retrieval 9 The remote retrieval feature lets you retrieve your stored fax messages when you are not at the machine. You can call your machine from any touch tone phone or fax machine, then use the Remote Access Code to retrieve your messages. Setting a remote access code The remote access code lets you access the remote retrieval features when you are away from your machine. Before you use the remote access and retrieval features, you have to set up your own code.
Chapter 9 Retrieving fax messages a b Changing the fax forwarding number Dial your fax number. When your machine answers, immediately enter your remote access code (3 digits followed by l). If you hear one long beep, you have messages. c When you hear two short beeps, use the dial pad to press 9 6 2. d Wait for a long beep, and then use the dial pad to enter the number of the remote fax machine where you want your fax messages sent to, followed by ## (up to 20 digits).
Remote fax options Remote fax commands 9 Follow the commands below to access features when you are away from the machine. When you call the machine and enter your Remote Access Code (3 digits followed by l), the system will give two short beeps and you must enter a remote command. Remote commands 95 Change the fax forwarding or fax storage settings 1 OFF You can choose Off after you have retrieved or erased all your messages. 2 Fax forwarding One long beep means the change is accepted.
10 Printing reports Fax reports 10 You can use the transmission report as proof that you sent a fax. This report lists the time and date of transmission and whether the transmission was successful (shown as “OK”). If you select On or On+Image, the report will print for every fax you send. Fax journal 10 You can set the machine to print a fax journal (activity report) at specific intervals (every 50 faxes, 6, 12 or 24 hours, 2 or 7 days).
Printing reports Reports 10 The following reports are available: How to print a report a 1 XMIT Verify Prints a list of commonly used functions to help you program your machine. b Choose one of the options below: Press a or b to select the report you want. Press OK. Enter the number of the report you want to print. For example, press 2 to print the help list. c Press Start.
11 Polling 11 Polling lets you set up your machine so other people can receive faxes from you, but they pay for the call. It also lets you call somebody else’s fax machine and receive a fax from it, so you pay for the call. The polling feature needs to be set up on both machines for this to work. Not all fax machines support polling. Polling receive 11 Polling receive lets you call another fax machine to receive a fax. a b Make sure you are in Fax mode . Press Menu, 2, 1, 8. 21.Setup Receive 8.
Polling Sequential polling 11 Polled transmit 11 Sequential polling lets you request documents from several fax machines in one operation. Polled transmit lets you set up your machine to wait with a document so another fax machine can call and retrieve it. a b Setup for polled transmit Make sure you are in Fax mode . Press Menu, 2, 1, 8. 21.Setup Receive 8.Polling RX a Standard b Secure Select ab & OK c Press a or b to choose Standard, Secure or Timer. Press OK.
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12 Making copies How to copy Entering copy mode 12 12 Making multiple copies 12 a 12 Make sure you are in Copy mode . Press 1 2 3 4 (Copy) to enter Copy mode. Contrast:+ Quality :Auto Enlg/Red:100% Tray :MP>T1 Press ab or Startr 1 Contrast 2 Quality 3 Copy Ratio 4 Tray Use 5 Number of Copies 01 5 b c Load your document. d Press Start. Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies (up to 99). Note To sort your copies, press Sort (See Sorting copies using the ADF on page 79).
Making copies Copy options 12 When you want to quickly change the copy settings temporarily for the next copy, use the Copy keys. You can use different combinations. (MFC-8460N) To temporarily change the quality setting, follow the instruction below: a Make sure you are in Copy mode . b c Load your document. d (MFC-8460N) Press Quality. (MFC-8860DN and MFC-8870DW only) Press Contrast/Quality. Press a or b to choose Quality. Press OK. e Press d or c to choose Auto, Text or Photo. Press OK.
Chapter 12 Changing text copy resolution 12 You can change the text copy resolution to 1200x600dpi if you have selected Text from the Quality or Contrast/Quality options, and make a copy with 100% ratio using the scanner glass. To change the text copy resolution, follow the instructions below: a b c Enlarging or reducing the image copied You can select the following enlargement or reduction ratios: Press Enlarge/Reduce 100%* 104% EXEiLTR 141% A5iA4 Make sure you are in Copy mode .
Making copies f g Choose one of the options below: Press a or b to select the enlargement or reduction ratio you want. Press OK. Press a or b to select Custom (25-400%). Press OK. Use the dial pad to enter an enlargement or reduction ratio from 25% to 400%. (For example, press 5 3 to enter 53%.) Press OK. a Make sure you are in Copy mode . b c Load your document. d e Press N in 1. f Press Start to scan the page.
Chapter 12 If you are copying from the ADF: 12 4 in 1 (L) Insert your document face up in the direction shown below: 2 in 1 (P) Poster (3x3) You can make a poster size copy of a photograph.
Making copies Duplex (2-sided) copying (MFC-8860DN and MFC-8870DW only) 2 sided i 1 sided Portrait 12 1 If you want to use the duplex copy feature, load your document in the ADF. 1 2 Duplex Copy 2 12 Landscape 1 sided i 2 sided Portrait 11 1 1 2 2 1 2 2 Landscape a b c Make sure you are in Copy mode d Press Duplex and a or b to select 1sided i 2sided, 2sided i 2sided or 2sided i 1sided.
Chapter 12 f After the machine scans the page, press 1 to scan the next page. Flatbed Copy: Next Page? a 1.Yes b 2.No Select ab & OK g h a b c Make sure you are in Copy mode d Press Duplex and a or b to select Advanced. Put the next page on the scanner glass. Press OK. Repeat f and g for each page of the layout. 2sided 2sided 1sided & OK Press OK. 12 Advanced 2 sided i 1 sided Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies (up to 99).
Making copies Sorting copies using the ADF 12 You can sort multiple copies. Pages will be stacked in the order 1 2 3, 1 2 3, 1 2 3, and so on. a Make sure you are in Copy mode . b c Load your document. d e Press Sort. Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies (up to 99). Press Start. Adjusting contrast 12 Contrast 12 Adjust the contrast to help an image look sharper and more vivid.
Chapter 12 Tray Select 12 You can change the tray use only for the next copy. a Make sure you are in Copy mode . b c Load your document. d Press Tray Select. Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies (up to 99). Contrast:-nnonn+ Quality :Auto Enlg/Red:100% Tray :MP>T1 c Select d c & OK Out of Memory message 12 If the memory becomes full while you are making copies, the LCD message will guide you through the next step.
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13 Software and Network features The User’s Guide on the CD-ROM includes the Software User’s Guide and Network User’s Guide for features available when connected to a computer (for example, Printing and Scanning). Printing (For Windows®, see Chapter 1 in the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.) (For Macintosh®, see Chapter 7 in the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.) Scanning (For Windows®, see Chapter 2 in the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.
Section V Appendices Safety and Legal Options Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Menu and Features Specifications Glossary V 84 93 95 129 148 160
A Safety and Legal Choosing a location Place your machine on a flat, stable surface that is free of vibration. Put the machine near a telephone socket and a standard, grounded electrical socket. Choose a location where the temperature remains between 10° and 32.5° C. Make sure cables leading to the machine do not constitute a trip hazard. Avoid placing your machine on the carpet. Do not place near heaters, air conditioners, water, chemicals, or refrigerators.
Safety and Legal Important Information A Safety precautions A Please read these instructions before attempting any maintenance, and keep them for later reference. When using your telephone equipment, follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury. Do not use this product near water, or in a damp environment. Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
WARNING Before cleaning the inside of the machine, first unplug the telephone line cord, and then the power cord from the electrical socket. Do not handle the plug with wet hands. Doing this might cause an electrical shock. After you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely hot. When you open the front or back cover of the machine, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration. The fuser unit is marked with a caution label.
Safety and Legal To prevent injuries, DO NOT put your fingers in the area shown in the illustrations. DO NOT use a vacuum cleaner to clean up scattered toner. Doing this might cause the toner dust to ignite inside the vacuum cleaner, potentially starting a fire. Please carefully clean the toner dust with a dry, lint-free cloth and dispose of it according to local regulations. If moving your machine, use the handholds provided. First making sure to disconnect any cables.
IEC 60825-1 Specification A This machine is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 60825-1 specifications. The label shown below is attached in countries where required. This machine has a Class 3B Laser Diode which emits invisible laser radiation in the Scanner Unit. The Scanner Unit should not be opened under any circumstances. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT APPAREIL À LASER DE CLASSE 1 LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT Laser Diode A Wave length: 770 - 810 nm Output: 5 mW max.
Safety and Legal LAN connection A CAUTION DO NOT connect this product to a LAN connection that is subject to over-voltages. Radio interference A This product complies with EN55022 (CISPR Publication 22)/Class B. When connecting the machine to a computer, ensure that you use the following interface cables. 1 A shielded parallel interface cable with twisted-pair conductors and that is marked IEEE 1284 compliant. The cable must not exceed 2.0 metres in length. 2 A USB cable which must not exceed 2.
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 socket before cleaning inside of the machine. 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.
Safety and Legal 14 To protect your product against power surges, we recommend the use of a power protection device (Surge Protector). 15 To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to people, note the following: Do not use this product near appliances that use water, a swimming pool or in a wet basement. Do not use the machine during an electrical storm (there is the remote possibility of an electrical shock) or to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
Chapter A Trademarks The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd. Multi-Function Link is a registered trademark of Brother International Corporation. Windows and Microsoft are registered trademarks of Microsoft in the U.S. and other countries. Macintosh and TrueType are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. PaperPort is a registered trademark of ScanSoft, Inc.
B Options Optional Paper Tray (LT-5300) An optional lower tray can be installed, and it can hold up to 250 sheets of 80 g/m2 (20 lb) paper. When an optional tray is installed, the machine can hold up to 550 sheets of plain paper. If you want to buy an optional lower tray unit, call your Brother dealer. B Memory Board B B This machine has 32 MB of standard memory and one slot for optional memory expansion. You can expand the memory up to 544 MB by installing dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs).
d Note • There might be some DIMMs that will not work with the machine. CAUTION • For more information, call the dealer you bought the machine from or Brother Customer Service. Installing extra memory a Turn off the machine’s power switch. Unplug the telephone line cord. b Disconnect the interface cable from the machine, and then unplug the power cord from the electrical socket. c Remove the DIMM cover and interface access cover. 94 Unpack the DIMM and hold it by its edges.
C Troubleshooting and routine maintenance C Troubleshooting C If you think there is a problem with your machine, check the chart below and follow the troubleshooting tips. Most problems can be easily resolved by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com. Solutions to common problems C If you think there is a problem with the way your faxes look, make a copy first.
Phone Line or Connections Difficulties Suggestions Dialling does not work. Check for a dial tone. Change Tone/Pulse setting. (See the Quick Setup Guide.) Check all line cord connections. Check that the machine is plugged in and switched on. If an external phone is connected to the machine, send a manual fax by lifting the handset of the external phone and dialling the number. Wait to hear fax receiving tones before pressing Start. The machine does not answer when called.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Handling Incoming Calls (Continued) Difficulties Suggestions Custom features on a single line. If you have Call Waiting, Call Waiting/Caller ID, Voice Mail, an answering machine, an alarm system or other custom feature on a single phone line with your machine, it may create a problem sending or receiving faxes.
Printing Difficulties (Continued) Difficulties The machine prints unexpectedly or it prints garbage. Suggestions Turn off the machine’s power switch and then turn it on again. If the error message continues leave the machine for several minutes and then try it again. (The machine can be turned off for up to 4 days without losing faxes stored in the memory.) Check the settings in your application to make sure it is set up to work with your machine.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Software Difficulties (Continued) Difficulties Suggestions ‘Unable to write to LPT1’, ‘LPT1 already in use’ or ‘MFC is Busy’ error message appears. Make sure that the machine is on (plugged into the electrical socket and the power switch turned on) and that it is connected directly to the computer using the IEEE-1284 bi-directional parallel cable. The cable must not go through another peripheral device (such as a Zip Drive, External CD-ROM Drive, or Switch box).
Print Quality Difficulties (Continued) Difficulties Suggestions Printouts are too light. If this problem occurs when making copies or printing received faxes, turn Toner Save mode to off in the machine menu settings. (See Toner save on page 21.) Set Toner Save mode to off in the Advanced tab in the printer driver. (See Advanced tab in the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.) Network Difficulties Difficulties Suggestions Cannot print over a wired Network.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Improving the print quality Examples of poor print quality ABCDEFGH CDEF abcdefghijk defg ABCD abcde 01234 Faint C Recommendation Check the machine’s environment. Conditions such as humidity, high temperatures, and so on, may cause this print fault. (See Choosing a location on page 84.) If the whole page is too light, Toner Save mode may be on. Turn off Toner Save mode in the machine’s menu settings or in the printer Properties of the driver.
Examples of poor print quality Recommendation Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications. (See Acceptable paper and other media on page 11.) Choose Thick paper mode in the printer driver or in the machine’s Paper Type menu setting, or use thinner paper than you are currently using. (See Paper Type on page 17 and Basic tab in the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.) Hollow print Check the machine’s environment. Conditions such as high humidity can cause hollow print.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Examples of poor print quality ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 White lines across the page Recommendation Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications. A rough surfaced paper or thick print media can cause the problem. (See Acceptable paper and other media on page 11.) Make sure that you choose the proper media type in the printer driver or in the machine’s Paper Type menu setting.
Examples of poor print quality Recommendation Check the paper type and quality. High temperatures and high humidity will cause paper to curl. If you do not use the machine often, the paper may have been in the paper tray too long. Turn over the stack of paper in the paper tray. Also, fan the paper stack and then rotate the paper 180° in the paper tray. Curled or wave Make sure that paper is loaded properly.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Setting Dial Tone detection When you send a fax automatically, by default your machine will wait for a fixed amount of time before it starts to dial the number. By changing the Dial Tone setting to Detection you can make your machine dial as soon as it detects a dial tone. This setting can save a small amount of time when sending a fax to many different numbers.
Error messages C As with any sophisticated office product, errors may occur. If this happens, your machine will identify the problem and display an error message. The most common error messages are shown below. Error Message Cause Action BT Call Sign On BT Call Sign is set to On. You cannot change the Receive Mode from Manual to another mode. Set BT Call Sign to Off. See BT Call Sign (U.K. only) on page 47. Check Paper Size Paper is not the correct size.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Error Message Cause Action Disconnected The other person or other person’s fax machine stopped the call. Try to send or receive again. Document Jam The document was not inserted or fed properly, or the document scanned from the ADF was too long. See Document jams on page 111 or Using the ADF on page 10. Drum Near End The drum unit is near the end of its life.
Error Message Cause Action Out of Memory The machine’s memory is full. Fax sending or copy operation in progress Do one of the following: Press Start to send or copy the scanned pages. Press Stop/Exit and wait until the other operations in progress finish and then try again. Clear the data from the memory. (See Out of Memory message on page 38 or page 80.) Printing operation in process Do one of the following: Reduce print resolution.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Error Message Cause Action Toner Error The toner cartridge and drum unit assembly is not installed properly. Reinstall the toner cartridge. Toner Life End The toner cartridge and drum unit assembly is not installed properly, or the toner cartridge is used up and printing is not possible. Do one of the following: Re-install the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly. Replace the toner cartridge with a new one.
Checking if the machine has faxes in its memory Sending faxes to your PC C If the LCD shows an error message then you can check to see if there are faxes in the machine’s memory. a b Press Menu, 9, 0, 1. Do one of the following: If the LCD shows No Data, there are no faxes left in the machine’s memory. If the LCD shows Dial & Start, there are faxes in the machine’s memory. • You can send the faxes to another fax machine. See Sending faxes to another fax machine on page 110.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Document jams C If the document is jammed, follow the steps below. Document is jammed in the top of the ADF unit The document may get jammed if it is not inserted or fed properly, or if it is too long. Follow the steps below to clear a document jam. a Take out any paper from the ADF that is not jammed. b c Open the ADF cover. C Document is jammed inside the ADF unit a Take out any paper from the ADF that is not jammed. b c Lift the document cover.
Document is jammed in the duplex slot (MFC-8860DN and MFC-8870DW only) a Take out any paper from the ADF that is not jammed. b Pull the jammed document out to the right. c Press Stop/Exit. Paper jams C To clear paper jams, please follow the steps in this section. HOT SURFACE After you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely hot. When you open the front or back cover of the machine, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance c Press the cover release lever to open the front cover. CAUTION To prevent damage to the machine from static electricity, DO NOT touch the electrodes shown in the illustration. d Slowly take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. The jammed paper may be pulled out with the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly, or this may release the paper so you can pull it out of the paper tray opening.
Paper is jammed at the back of the machine a b c 114 d C Pull the tabs at the left and right hand sides toward you to open the fuser cover (1). Press the cover release lever to open the front cover. Take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. 1 e Using both hands, gently pull the jammed paper out of the fuser unit. f Close the back cover. Open the back cover.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance g Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back in the machine. c h Close the front cover. Paper is jammed inside the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly Paper is jammed in the duplex tray (MFC-8860DN and MFC-8870DW only) a b Put the duplex tray back in the machine. a Press the cover release lever to open the front cover. b Take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. C C Pull the duplex tray completely out of the machine.
c Hold down the lock lever on the right and take the toner cartridge out of the drum unit. Take out the jammed paper if there is any inside the drum unit. Routine maintenance C CAUTION The drum unit contains toner, so handle it carefully. If toner scatters on your hands or cloths, wipe or wash it off with cold water at once. Cleaning the outside of the machine CAUTION d Put the toner cartridge back into the drum unit until you hear it lock into place.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Clean the outside of the machine as follows: a d Wipe the inside of the paper tray with a soft cloth to remove dust. e Re-load the paper and put the paper tray firmly back in the machine. C Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine. b Wipe the outside of the machine with a soft cloth to remove dust. c Remove anything that is stuck inside the paper tray.
Cleaning the scanner glass a b C Cleaning the laser scanner window C Turn off the machine’s power switch. Lift the document cover (1). Clean the white plastic surface (2) and scanner glass (3) underneath it with isopropyl alcohol on a soft lint-free cloth. 1 CAUTION DO NOT use isopropyl alcohol to clean the laser scanner window. DO NOT touch the laser scanner window with your fingers.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance HOT SURFACE c After you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely hot. When you open the front cover of the machine, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration. Gently clean the laser scanner window (1) by wiping it with a clean soft, dry lintfree cloth. Do not use isopropyl alcohol. 1 CAUTION To prevent damage to the machine from static electricity, DO NOT touch the electrodes shown in the illustration.
d Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back in the machine. We recommend that you put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly on a piece of disposable paper or cloth in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner. e Close the front cover. a a Take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly, and then take out the toner cartridge from the drum unit. b Put the print sample in front of the drum unit, and find the exact position of the poor print.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance d When you find the substance on the drum surface that matches the print sample, gently dab the surface of the OPC drum with a cotton swab that is lightly dampened with isopropyl alcohol. Replacing the toner cartridge (TN-3130/TN-3170) C The TN-3170 toner cartridge can print approximately 7,000 pages using a high yield toner cartridge. When the toner cartridge is running low, the LCD shows Toner Low.
Replacing the toner cartridge HOT SURFACE After you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely hot. When you open the front or back cover of the machine, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration. a Open the front cover and take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. CAUTION C To prevent damage to the machine from static electricity, DO NOT touch the electrodes shown in the illustration.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance CAUTION Put the drum unit on a drop cloth or large piece of disposable paper to avoid spilling and scattering the toner. c Unpack the new toner cartridge. Put the used toner cartridge into the aluminium bag and discard it according to local regulations. d Gently rock the toner cartridge from side to side five or six times to spread the toner evenly inside the cartridge. e Pull off the protective cover.
g Clean the primary corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the blue tab from left to right and right to left several times. Be sure to return the blue tab to the home position (b). h Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back in the machine. i Close the front cover. Replacing the drum unit (DR-3100) The machine uses a drum unit to create print images on paper. If the LCD shows Drum Near End, the drum unit is near the end of its life and it is time to buy a new one.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance HOT SURFACE After you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely hot. When you open the front or back cover of the machine, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration. a Open the front cover and take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. CAUTION To prevent damage to the printer from static electricity, DO NOT touch the electrodes shown in the illustration.
CAUTION Unpack the drum unit just before you put it in the machine. Put the old drum unit into the plastic bag. c d Unpack the new drum unit. Put the toner cartridge firmly into the new drum unit until you hear it lock into place. If you put it in properly, the lock lever will lift automatically. e Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back in the machine. Do not close the front cover. f Press Clear/Back. Replace Drum? a b 1.Yes 2.
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Packing and shipping the machine When you transport the machine, use the packing materials that came with your machine. If you do not pack the machine properly, you could void your warranty. The machine should be adequately insured with the carrier. a b Turn off the machine’s power switch. c Unplug all the cables and AC power cord from the machine. d Push the Scanner Lock Lever down to lock the scanner. This lever is located on the left of the scanner glass.
Machine Information Checking the serial numbers C C You can see the machine’s serial number on the LCD. a Checking the remaining life of parts You can view the remaining life of these parts on the LCD. a Press Menu, 7, 1. 73.Parts Life 1.Drum 2.Fuser 3.Laser Select ab & OK 71.Serial No. XXXXXXXXX b b Press Stop/Exit. Checking the page counters You can see the machine’s page counters for copies, printed pages, reports and lists, faxes or a summary total. a Press Menu, 7, 2.
D Menu and Features On screen programming D Menu keys D D Your machine has been designed to be easy to use. The LCD provides on screen programming using the menu keys. We have created step by step on screen instructions to help you program your machine. Simply follow the instructions as they guide you through the menu selections and programming options. Menu table Access the menu D You can program your machine by using the Menu Table on page 131. These pages list the menu selections and options.
To access the menu mode: a b Press Menu. c Press OK when the option you want is highlighted on the LCD. The LCD will then show the next menu level. d Press a or b to scroll to your next menu selection. e Press OK. When you finish setting an option, the LCD shows Accepted. 130 Choose an option. Press 1 for General Setup menu. Press 2 for Fax menu. Press 3 for Copy menu. Press 4 for Printer menu. Press 5 for Print Reports menu. Press 6 for LAN menu. Press 7 for machine Info. menu.
Menu and Features Menu Table D The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk. Choose & OK Choose & OK to accept to exit Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions 1.General Setup 1.Mode Timer — 0 Sec Sets the time to return to Fax mode and the time the machine will change from individual user to public user when using Secure Function Lock. 17 Sets the type of paper in the MP tray. 17 Sets the type of paper in the paper tray.
Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions 1.General Setup 3.Paper Size 1.MP Tray A4* Sets the size of the paper in the MP tray. 18 Sets the size of the paper in the paper tray. 18 Sets the size of the paper in the optional paper tray #2. 18 Adjusts the ring volume. 20 Adjusts the volume level of the beeper. 20 Adjusts the speaker volume. 20 Letter (Continued) Page Legal Executive A5 A6 B5 B6 Folio Any 2.Tray#1 A4* Letter Executive A5 A6 B5 B6 3.
Menu and Features Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions 1.General Setup 5.Auto Daylight — On* Changes for Daylight Savings Time automatically. 21 Increases the page yield of the toner cartridge. 21 Conserves power. 22 Selects the tray that will be used for Copy mode. 18 Selects the tray that will be used for Fax mode. 19 Selects the tray that will be used for PCprint. 19 Adjusts the contrast of the LCD.
Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions 1.General Setup 9.Security 1.Setting Lock — Stops unauthorized users from changing the machine’s current settings. 23 2.Function Lock — Can restrict selected machine operation for up to 25 individual users and all other non-authorized Public users. 24 1.Ring Delay (00 - 08) Sets the number of rings before the machine answers in Fax Only or Fax/Tel mode. 41 Sets the pseudo/doublering time in Fax/Tel mode.
Menu and Features Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions 2.Fax 2.Setup Send 1.Contrast Auto* 35 (Continued) (In Fax mode only) Changes the lightness or darkness of faxes you send. Sets the default resolution for outgoing faxes. 35 Light Page Dark 2.Fax Resolution Standard* Fine S.Fine Photo 3.Delayed Fax — Sets the time of day in 24 hour format that the delayed faxes will be sent. 37 4.
Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions 2.Fax 3.Set QuickDial 1.One-Touch Dial — Stores up to 40 One-Touch Dial numbers, so you can dial by pressing one key (and Start). 54 2.Speed-Dial — Stores up to 300 SpeedDial numbers, so you can dial by pressing only a few keys (and Start). 56 3.Setup Groups — Sets up a Group number for Broadcasting. 58 1.XMIT Report On Sets initial setup for Transmission Verification Report and Fax Journal. 66 (Continued) 4.
Menu and Features Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions 3.Copy 1.Quality — Photo You can choose the Copy resolution for your type of document. 73 You can change to the higher Copy resolution when you make a text copy with 100% ratio using the scanner glass. 74 Adjusts the contrast for copies. 79 Chooses the emulation mode. See Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM. Text Page Auto* 2.FB Txt Quality — 3.
Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions 5.Print Reports 6.Network Config — — Lists your Network settings. 67 (Continued) 7.Order Form — — You can print an accessories order form to fill out and send to you Brother dealer. 67 6.LAN 1.TCP/IP 1.BOOT Method Auto* Chooses the BOOT method that best suits your needs. (For MFC-8460N and MFC-8860DN) Static Page RARP BOOTP [000-255]. [000-255]. [000-255]. [000-255] Enter the IP address. 3.Subnet Mask [000-255]. [000-255].
Menu and Features Submenu Menu Selections 3.Setup IFAX 1.Setup Internet 6.LAN (For MFC-8460N and MFC-8860DN) (Continued) (MFC-8860DN) 2.Setup Mail RX Options Descriptions Enter the mail address. 1.Mail address 2.SMTP Server [000-255]. [000-255]. [000-255]. [000-255] Enter the SMTP server address. 3.POP3 Server [000-255]. [000-255]. [000-255]. [000-255] Enter the POP3 server address. 4.Mailbox Name Enter the mail box name. 5.Mailbox Pwd Enter the password to login to the POP3 server.
Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions 4.Scan to Email 1.Color PDF* Chooses the file format to send the scanned data. JPEG (MFC-8860DN) 2.B/W PDF* TIFF 3.Scan to FTP 1.Color PDF* 2.B/W PDF* JPEG (MFC-8460N) 5.Scan to FTP TIFF (MFC-8860DN) On 6.Fax to Server Off* (MFC-8860DN) 7.Time Zone You can store a prefix/suffix address in the machine and can send a document from a fax server system. UTC-XX:XX Sets the time zone for your country. 1.
Menu and Features Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections 1.Wired 1.TCP/IP (Continued) (Continued) 8.DNS Server Options Descriptions (Primary) Specifies the IP address of the primary or secondary DNS server. 000.000.000.000 Page (Secondary) 000.000.000.000 9.APIPA On* Off 0.IPv6 2.Ethernet Automatically allocates the IP address from the linklocal address range. Off* Enable or Disable the IPv6 protocol. If you want to use the IPv6 protocol, visit http://solutions.brother.
Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections 2.WLAN 1.TCP/IP (Continued) (Continued) 7.WINS Server Options Descriptions (Primary) 000.000.000.000 Specifies the IP address of the primary or secondary WINS server. Page (Secondary) 000.000.000.000 8.DNS Server (Primary) 000.000.000.000 Specifies the IP address of the primary or secondary DNS server. (Secondary) 000.000.000.000 On* 0.IPv6 On Off Off* 6.LAN (MFC-8870DW) (Continued) 2.Setup WLAN 3.
Menu and Features Submenu Menu Selections 3.Setup IFAX 1.Setup Internet 6.LAN (MFC-8870DW) (Continued) 2.Setup Mail RX Options Descriptions Enter the mail address. 1.Mail address 2.SMTP Server [000-255]. [000-255]. [000-255]. [000-255] Enter the SMTP server address. 3.POP3 Server [000-255]. [000-255]. [000-255]. [000-255] Enter the POP3 server address. 4.Mailbox Name Enter the mail box name. 5.Mailbox Pwd Enter the password to login to the POP3 server.
Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions 4.Scan to Email 1.Color PDF* Chooses the file format to send the scanned data. JPEG 6.LAN (MFC-8870DW) (Continued) 2.B/W TIFF 5.Scan to FTP 1.Color PDF* 2.B/W PDF* JPEG TIFF You can store a prefix/suffix address in the machine and can send a document from a fax server system. 6.Fax to Server On 7.Time Zone UTC-XX:XX Sets the time zone for your country. 1.Yes Restore all network settings to factory default. 0.Factory Reset Off* 1.
Menu and Features Main Menu 7.Machine Info. Submenu Menu Selections Options Descriptions 1.Serial No. — — Lets you check the serial number of your machine. 128 2.Page Counter — Total Lets you check the number of total pages the machine has printed during its life. 128 — Checks the percentage of a machine part’s life that remains available. PF Kit 2 appears only when the optional CT5300 tray is installed. 128 Fax Only* Chooses the receive mode that best suits your needs.
Entering Text D When setting certain menu selections, such as the Station ID, you will need to type text characters. The number keys have letters printed on keys. The keys: 0, # and l do not have printed letters because they are used for special characters.
Menu and Features Special characters and symbols Press l, # or 0, then press d or c to move the cursor under the symbol or character you want. Press OK to select it. 1 Press l for (space) ! " # $ % & ' ( ) l + , - . / m 1 Press # for :;<=>?@[]^_ Press 0 for ÄËÖÜÀÇÈÉ0 m is not available for I-Fax settings.
E Specifications General Memory Capacity 32 MB ADF (automatic document feeder) Up to 50 pages (Staggered) Recommended Environment: Temperature: 20 to 30°C (68°F to 86°F) Humidity: 50% - 70% Paper: Xerox Premier 80 g/m2 or Xerox Business 80 g/m2 Paper Tray 250 Sheets [80 g/m2 (20 lb)] Printer Type Laser Print Method Electrophotography by semiconductor laser beam scanning LCD (liquid crystal display) 22 characters × 5 lines Power Source 220 - 240V 50/60Hz Power Consumption Copying: Average 66
Specifications Print media Paper Input Paper Tray Paper type: Plain paper, Bond Paper, Recycled paper or Transparencies Paper size: A4, Letter, Executive, A5, A6, B5 and B6 Paper Weight: 60 to 105 g/m2 (16 to 28 lb) Maximum paper tray capacity: Up to 250 sheets of 80 g/m2 (20 lb) plain paper or up to 10 transparencies Multi-purpose tray (MP tray) Paper type: Plain paper, Recycled paper, Transparencies, Envelopes, Bond paper or Labels Paper size: Width: 69.9 to 215.9 mm (2.75 to 8.5 in.
Fax Compatibility ITU-T Group 3 Duplex Fax (Receive) Yes (MFC-8860DN and MFC-8870DW only) Coding System MH/MR/MMR/JBIG Modem Speed Automatic Fallback: 33600 bps Single-Sided Document Size ADF Width: 148.0 to 215.9 mm (5.8 to 8.5 in.) ADF Height: 148.0 to 355.6 mm (5.8 to 14 in.) Scanner Glass Width: Max. 215.9 mm (8.5 in.) Scanner Glass Height: Max. 355.6 mm (14in.) 2-Sided Document Size (MFC-8860DN and MFC-8870DW only) ADF Width: 148.0 to 215.9 mm (5.8 to 8.5 in.) Scanning Width Max.
Specifications Copy Colour/Monochrome Monochrome Duplex Copying Yes (MFC-8860DN and MFC-8870DW only) Single-Sided Document Size ADF Width: 148.0 to 215.9 mm (5.8 to 8.5 in.) ADF Height: 148.0 to 355.6 mm (5.8 to 14 in.) Scanner Glass Width: Max. 215.9 mm (8.5 in.) Scanner Glass Height: Max. 355.6 mm (14 in.) Copy Width: Max. 211.3 mm (8.32 in.) 1 2-Sided Document Size (MFC-8860DN and MFC-8870DW only) ADF Width: 148.0 to 215.9 mm (5.8 to 8.5 in.
Scan Colour/Monochrome Yes Duplex Scanning Yes (MFC-8860DN and MFC-8870DW only) TWAIN Compliant Yes (Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP/Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0) Mac OS® 9.1 - 9.2/Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater WIA Compliant Yes (Windows® XP) Colour Depth 24 bit colour Resolution Up to 19200 × 19200 dpi (interpolated) 1 Up to 600 × 2400 dpi (optical) 2 Single-Sided Document Size ADF Width: 148.0 to 215.9 mm (5.8 to 8.5 in.) ADF Height: 148.0 to 355.6 mm (5.8 to 14 in.
Specifications Print Emulation PCL6 BR-Script (PostScript) Level 3 IBM® Proprinter XL Epson® FX-850™ Printer Driver Brother GDI (Graphic Device Interface) printer driver support for Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP/Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 Brother Laser Driver for Mac OS® 9.1 - 9.2/Mac OS® X 10.2.
Computer requirements Minimum System Requirements and Supported PC Software Functions Computer Platform & Operating System Version Windows® Operating System Supported PC Software Functions PC Processor Interface Minimum Speed Minimum Recommended Available Hard RAM RAM Disk Space 98, 98SE Parallel, Intel® Pentium® II USB, or equivalent Ethernet 32 MB 128 MB Me Parallel, USB, Ethernet NT® Workstation 4.
Specifications Consumable items Toner Cartridge Life TN-3130: Standard Toner Cartridge: Approx. 3,500 pages 1 TN-3170: High-Yield Toner Cartridge: Approx. 7,000 pages 1 Drum Unit Life Expectancy 1 DR-3100: Approx.
Ethernet wired network (MFC-8460N and MFC-8860DN only) Model name NC-6400h LAN You can connect your machine to a network for Network Printing, Network Scanning, PC Fax and Remote Setup. 1 Support for Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP/Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 Mac OS ® 9.1 - 9.2/Mac OS ® X 10.2.
Specifications Ethernet wireless network (MFC-8870DW only) Model name NC-7200W LAN You can connect your machine to a network for Network Printing, Network Scanning, PC Fax and Remote Setup. 1 Support for Windows® 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP/Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 Mac OS® 9.1 - 9.2/Mac OS® X 10.2.
Authentication and encryption for wireless users only Authentication method The Brother machine supports the following methods: Open system Wireless devices are allowed to access the network without any authentication. Shared key A secret pre-determined key is shared by all devices that will access the wireless network. The Brother machine uses the WEP keys as the pre-determined key.
Specifications Network key There are some rules for each security method: Open system/Shared key with WEP This key is a 64-bit or 128-bit value that must be entered in an ASCII or hexadecimal format. • 64 (40) bit ASCII: Uses 5 text characters. e.g.“WSLAN” (this is case sensitive). • 64 (40) bit hexadecimal: Uses 10 digits of hexadecimal data. e.g.“71f2234aba” • 128 (104) bit ASCII: Uses 13 text characters. e.g.
F Glossary ADF (automatic document feeder) The document can be placed in the ADF and scanned one page at a time automatically. Auto Reduction Reduces the size of incoming faxes. Automatic fax transmission Sending a fax without picking up the handset of the external phone or pressing Tel/R. Automatic Redial A feature that enables your machine to redial the last fax number after five minutes if the fax did not go through because the line was busy.
Glossary ECM (Error Correction Mode) Detects errors during fax transmission and resends the pages of the fax that had an error. Extension phone A telephone on the fax number that is plugged into a separate wall socket. External phone A TAD (telephone answering device) or telephone that is connected to your machine. F/T Ring Time The length of time that the Brother machine rings (when the Receive Mode setting is Fax/Tel) to notify you to pick up a voice call that it answered.
One-Touch Keys on the machine’s control panel where you can store numbers for easy dialling. You can store a second number on each key if you press Shift and the One-Touch Key together. Out of Paper Reception Receives faxes into the machine’s memory when the machine is out of paper. Overseas Mode Makes temporary changes to the fax tones to accommodate noise and static on overseas phone lines. Pause Allows you to place a 3.
Glossary Xmit Report (Transmission Verification Report) A listing for each transmission, that shows its date, time and number.
G Index A ADF (automatic document feeder) .... 10, 30 ADF cover ..............................................111 Answering machine (TAD) connecting .............................................48 Automatic fax receive .............................................40 Fax Detect ..........................................42 fax redial ...............................................53 B Broadcasting setting up Groups for ............................58 C Cancelling Fax Forwarding ............................
Index Fax Storage .............................................61 printing from memory ............................45 turning off ..............................................62 Fax, stand-alone receiving ...............................................39 at end of conversation .......................40 compatibility .....................................105 duplex print ........................................43 Fax Detect .........................................42 Fax Forwarding .........................
drivers .................................................153 fax from memory ...................................45 paper jams ..........................................112 quality ..................................................101 report .....................................................67 resolution ............................................153 specifications ......................................153 Programming your machine ...................129 Resolution copy ..................................
Index V Volume, setting beeper ...................................................20 ring ........................................................20 speaker .................................................
This machine is approved for use in the country of purchase only, local Brother companies or their dealers will only support machines purchased in their own countries.
