Brother MFC 5860CN User Manual

							
Section V
SoftwareV
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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). The guide 
has easy to use links that, when clicked, will 
take you directly to a particular section.
You can find information on these features:„ Printing
„ Scanning
„ ControlCenter3 (for Windows
®)
„ ControlCenter2 (for Macintosh
®)
„ Remote Setup
„ Faxing from your computer
„ PhotoCapture Center
® 
„ Network Printing
„ Network Scanning
How to read the HTML User’s Guide
This is a quick reference for how to access 
the HTML User’s Guide.
(For Windows
®)
Note
If you have not installed the software, see 
Viewing Documentation on page 3.
 
aFrom the Start menu, point to  Brother, 
MFC-XXXX  (where XXXX is your model 
number) from the programs group, then 
click  User’s Guide .
bClick SOFTWARE USER’S GUIDE  (or 
NETWORK USER’S GUIDE ) from the 
top menu.
 
cClick the heading you would like to read 
from the list at the left of the window.
 
(For Macintosh®)
aMake sure your Macintosh® is turned 
on. Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your 
CD-ROM drive.
bDouble-click the  Documentation icon.
cDouble-click your language folder, and 
then double-click the top page file.
dClick SOFTWARE USER’S GUIDE  (or 
NETWORK USER’S GUIDE ) in the top 
menu, and then click the heading you 
would like to read from the list at the left 
of the window.
 
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Section VI
AppendixesVI
Safety and Legal88
Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance99
Menu and Features122
Specifications133
Glossary144
 
						

							
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A
Choosing a locationA
Put your machine on a flat, stable surface that is free of vibration and shocks, such as a desk. Put 
the machine near a telephone wall jack and a standar d AC power outlet. Choose a location where 
the temperature remains between 50 °F and 95 °F (10 ° and 35 °C).
CAUTION 
• Avoid placing your machine in a high-traffic area.
• Avoid placing your machine on a carpet.
• DO NOT put the machine near heaters, air conditioners, refrigerators, medical equipment, 
chemicals or water.
• DO NOT expose the machine to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust.
• DO NOT connect your machine to electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic  timers.
• Disruption of power can wipe out information in the machines memory.
• Do not connect your machine to electrical outlets on the same circuit as large appliances or  other equipment that might disrupt the power supply.
• Avoid interference sources, such as speakers or the base units of non-Brother cordless  phones.
 
Safety and LegalA
    
 
						

							
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To use the machine safelyA
Please keep these instructions for later reference and read them before attempting any 
maintenance.
WARNING 
There are high voltage electrodes inside the machine. Before you clean the inside of the 
machine, make sure you have unplugged the telephone line cord first and then the power cord 
from the AC power outlet. Doing this will prevent an electrical shock.
 
 
 
DO NOT handle the plug with wet hands. Doing this may cause an electrical shock.
 
Always make sure the plug is fully inserted.
  
DO NOT pull in the middle of the AC power cord. Doing this may cause an electrical shock.
  
 
						

							
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DO NOT put your hands on the edge of the machine under the document cover or the scanner 
cover. Doing this may cause injury.
  
DO NOT touch the paper feed roller. Doing this may cause injury.
 
 
 
 
 
 
						

							
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DO NOT touch the area shade d in the illustration. Doing this may cause injury.
  
When moving the machine you must lift it from the base, by placing a hand at each side of the 
unit as shown in the illustration. Do not carry the machine by holding the scanner cover.
 
 
 
If the machine becomes hot, releases smoke, or generates any strong smells, immediately 
unplug the machine from the AC power outlet. Call Brother Customer Service. (See  Brother 
numbers on page i.)
  
If metal objects, water or other liquids get inside the machine, immediately unplug the machine 
from the AC power outlet. Call Brother Customer Service. (See  Brother numberson page i.)
 
 
 
 
						

							
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WARNING 
• Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. Never touch telephone wires or terminals that are not insulated unless the telephone line has been unplugged at the wall 
jack. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never install a telephone wall 
jack in a wet location.
• This product must be installed near an AC power outlet that is easily accessible. In case of  an emergency, you must unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet to shut off the 
power completely.
• Always make sure the plug is fully inserted.
• To reduce the risk of shock or fire, use only a No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line  cord.
 
CAUTION 
Lightning and power surges can damage this product! We recommend that you use a quality 
surge protection device on the AC power line and on the telephone line, or unplug the cords 
during a lightning storm.
 
WARNING 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to 
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to people, including the following:
1 DO NOT use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink  or washing machine, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
2 Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric  shock from lightning. 
3 DO NOT use this product to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
4 Use only the power cord provided with the machine.
 
 
						

							
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Important safety instructionsA
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 the inside of the machine. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
5 Do not use this product near water.
6 Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing  serious damage to the product.
7 Slots and openings in the cabinet and 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 proper 
ventilation is provided.
8 This product should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you  are not sure of the type of power availabl e, call your dealer or local power company.
9 Use only the power cord supplied with this machine.
10 This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounded plug, a plug having a third (grounded) pin.  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.
11 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not place this product where people can  walk on the cord.
12 If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere ratings of the  products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. 
Also, make sure that the total of all products plugged into the AC power outlet does not exceed 
15 amperes (USA only).
13 Do not place anything in front of the machine that will block received faxes. Do not place  anything in the path of received faxes.
14 Wait until pages have exited the machine before picking them up.
15 Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots, since they may touch  dangerous voltage points or short out parts resulting in the risk of fire or electric shock. Never 
spill liquid of any kind on the product. Do not attempt to service this product yourself because 
opening or removing covers  may expose you to dangerous voltage points and other risks and 
may void your warranty. Refer all servicing to a Brother Authorized Service Center. For the 
location of your nearest Brother Authorized Service Center, please call the following:
In USA:  1-800-284-4357 
In Canada:  1-877-BROTHER
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16 Unplug this product from the AC power outlet 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 w hen the operating instructions are followed, 
adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper 
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.
17 To protect your product against power surges,  we recommend the use of a power protection 
device (Surge Protector).
18 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.
19 Caution - To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.
Standard telephone and FCC Notices (These notices are in effect 
on models sold and used in the United States only.)A
When programming emergency numbers 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.
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the 
ACTA. On the backside  of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, a 
product identifier in the format US: AAAEQ##TXXXX. If r equested, this number must be provided 
to the telephone company.
You may safely connect this equipment to the telephone line by means of a standard modular jack, 
USOC RJ11C.
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network 
must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A 
compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be 
connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instructions for 
details.