User Guide
Table Of Contents
- USER’S GUIDE MFC-8460N/MFC-8860DN/MFC-8870DW
- Approval Information and Compilation and Publication Notice
 - EC Declaration of Conformity under the R & TTE Directive
 - Table of Contents
 - Section I: General
- 1 General information
- Using the documentation
 - Accessing the complete User’s Guide
- Viewing documentation
- Viewing documentation (Windows®)
 - How to find Scanning instructions
 - Software User's Guide:
 - PaperPort® User's Guide:
 - How to find Internet FAX instructions (MFC-8860DN and MFC-8870DW only)
 - Viewing Documentation (Macintosh®)
 - How to find Scanning instructions
 - Software User's Guide:
 - Presto!® PageManager® User's Guide:
 - How to find Internet FAX instructions (MFC-8860DN and MFC-8870DW only)
 
 
 - Viewing documentation
 - Control panel overview
 
 - 2 Loading documents and paper
 - 3 General setup
 - 4 Security features
 
 - 1 General information
 - Section II: Fax
- 5 Sending a fax
- How to fax
 - Broadcasting
 - Additional sending operations
 
 - 6 Receiving a fax
 - 7 Phone and external devices
 - 8 Dialling and storing numbers
 - 9 Remote fax options
 - 10 Printing reports
 - 11 Polling
 
 - 5 Sending a fax
 - Section III: Copy
 - Section IV: Software
 - Section V: Appendices
- A Safety and Legal
 - B Options
 - C Troubleshooting and routine maintenance
 - D Menu and Features
 - E Specifications E
 - F Glossary
 
 - Index
 - brother UK/IRE/SAF
 
 
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Important safety instructions A
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.
6 Slots and openings in the cabinet at the back or bottom are provided for ventilation. To ensure 
reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not 
be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, 
sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator 
or heater. This product should never be placed in a built-in installation unless adequate 
ventilation is provided.
7 This product should be connected to an AC power source within the range indicated on the 
rating label. Do NOT connect it to a DC power source. If you are not sure, contact a qualified 
electrician.
8 This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounded plug. This plug will only fit into a grounded 
power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, call 
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounded 
plug.
9 Use only the power cord supplied with this machine.
10 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not place this product where people can 
walk on the cord.
11 Do not place anything in front of the machine that will block received faxes. Do not place 
anything in the path of received faxes.
12 Wait until pages have exited the machine before picking them up.
13 Unplug this product from the power socket and refer all servicing to Brother Authorized Service 
Personnel under the following conditions:
 When the power cord is damaged or frayed.
 If liquid has been spilled into the product.
 If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
 If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. 
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Incorrect 
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by 
a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.
 If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
 If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.










