Brother MFC 8420 User Manual

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You can Import items from other applications ........ 13-22
You can Export items in other formats.................... 13-23
Exporting an image file ....................................... 13-23
How to Uninstall PaperPort
® and ScanSoft® 
Te xtBridge®........................................................ 13-24
14Using the  Brothe r Control Center for Windows® 
9 5/98 /98SE/Me/2000 Professional and 
Windows NT
® WS 4.0  ......................................................... 14-1
Brother MFL-Pro...

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Send a fax .................................................................... 14-16
To access the Send  a fax Co nfigurations screen ... 14-16
Scanner settings..................................................... 14-16
PC-FAX Settings .................................................... 14-17
15Using the Windows®-Based Brother SmartUI 
Control Center .................................................................... 15-1
Brother SmartUI Control Center ..................................... 15-1...

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16Using MFC Remote Setup  ................................................. 16-1
MFC Remote Setup ........................................................ 16-1
17Using Brother PC-FAX software  ....................................... 17-1
PC-FAX sending ............................................................. 17-1
Setting up user information ....................................... 17-2
Sending setup ........................................................... 17-3
Outside line...

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Choosing page setup options ................................... 18-5
Specific settings........................................................ 18-6
Using the PS driver with your Apple
® Macintosh®.......... 18-8
For Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 users .................................... 18-8
For Mac OS X users ............................................... 18-12
Sending a fax from your Macintosh
® application .......... 18-15
For Mac OS 8.6-9.2 users ...................................... 18-15
For Mac OS X...

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Using the Brother Network PC-FAX software........... 20-5
Quick Tips:............................................................ 20-5
Sending a Network PC-FAX from your Macintosh
® 
application ............................................................ 20-6
For Mac OS 8.6-9.2 users .................................... 20-6
For Mac OS X users ............................................. 20-6
21Important information ........................................................ 21-1
Standard telephone...

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How to replace the toner cartridge ......................... 22-29
Replacing the drum unit.......................................... 22-34
Checking the drum life............................................ 22-37
Page Counter ......................................................... 22-37
23Optional a ccessories ......................................................... 23-1
Memory board ................................................................ 23-1
Installing the optional memory...

1 - 1   INTRODUCTION
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Using this Guide
Thank you for buying a Brother Multi-Function Center (MFC).  Your 
MFC-8420, MFC-8820D or MFC-8820DN is simple to use, with LCD 
screen instructions to guide you through programming it. You can 
make the most of your MFC by taking a few minutes to read this Guide.
Finding information
All the chapter headings and subheadings are listed in the Table of  
Contents. You will be able to find information about a specific feature 
or operation by checking the Index at the...

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Fax Test Sheet and Product Registration
(U SA  on ly)
After setting your Station ID, please fill in the Test Sheet included 
with your MFC and fax it to Brother’s Aut omated Fax Response 
System as your first transmission. This will check that your MFC is 
working properly.
To get a response, you must  have set up your Station ID.
(See Setting the St ation ID on page 4-2.)
In USA Only: 1-877-268-9575
When your Test Sheet is received, a Confirmation Sheet and 
Product Registration...

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MFC part names and operations
■Front view
No.Name Description
1(MFC-8420) Manual Feed Tray
(MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) 
Multi-purpose Tray (MP Tray)Load paper here.
2Front Cover Release Button Press it to open the front cover.
3Face-down  Output Tray Support Flap 
with Extension (Support Flap)Unfold it to prevent the printed paper 
from sliding off the MFC.
4Control Panel Use the keys and display to control 
the MFC.
5Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) Use the ADF unit for multiple page...

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■Back view
No.Name Description
12Paper Adjustment Lever for 
Duplex Printing
(MFC-8820D and 
MFC-8820DN)Use to match your paper size for duplex 
printing.
13Duplex Tray
(MFC-8820D and 
MFC-8820DN)
Slide out to remove  paper  jammed  inside the 
MFC .
14AC Power Connector Connect the AC Power Connector here.
15Face-up Output Tray
(Back Output Tray)Open it when thicker paper is placed in the 
MP tray or Manual feed tray.
16ADF Cover Open to remove paper jammed inside the 
ADF unit....