Brother MFC 8420 User Manual

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Extra options in Address Book
When the Enable Network PC-FAX option is selected, three 
additional options appear in the address book contact window.
1I n the Address Book dialog box, click the   icon to add a 
member. 
The Brother Address Book Member Setup dialog box will 
appear:
2I n the Brother Address Book Member Setup dialog box, 
t ype the members information.
Name is required field.  You can also enter an E-mail contact 
address and MFC address f or the address book member.  
3To send to this contact it is necessary to specify which is the 
preferred method of sending a document to this contact by 
checking the Fa x, E-mail or MFC E-mail Address box next  to 
t he contact.
4Click the OK butt on to save the members information.
I f you wish to send a document to this contact by more than one 
method you must create a second contact and select a dif ferent 
option, Fax, E-Mail or MFC Address.
 
						

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Installing Network PC-FAX
Insert the CD-ROM supplied with your Brother MFC, the installer 
screen will automatically start. From the installer screen select  your 
model and language (if t hese options are present), then select 
Network Applications for (optional NC-9100h Print  / Fax Server), 
then select Brother PC-FAX and follow the screen prompts. When 
prompted reboot your PC.
Windows® 95/98/98SE and Me users
It is now necessary to install the Brother Network Print Soft ware from 
the CD-ROM so you need to reinsert t he CD-ROM.  Select Network 
Applications for (optional NC-9100h Print / Fax Server), then select 
Network Print Software. Follow the screen prompts, you will 
prompted for the IP address of the NC-9100h. If in any doubt contact 
your Network Administ rator.
To check select St art, Settings and Printers
Highlight the Brother PC-FAX driver from the list and right click the 
mouse button and select Properties then select the Ports tab.
Select the “Print to Following Port” as illust rated above, if Brother 
LPR Port is listed f or your MFC you can just specify for Brot her 
Network Fax to use this previously installed port. If you have multiple 
Brother LPR ports please ensure that  you select  the correct port 
address. If in any doubt please contact your Network Administrator.
If t he installer screen does not appear automatically select  
Start, Run and type X:/setup.exe
(X:/ s
hould be the drive letter of your CD ROM drive on your PC).
 
						

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Using the Brother Network PC-FAX software
The Brother Network PC-FAX feature allows you to use your PC to 
send any application or document file as a standard fax. You can 
create a file in any application on your PC, and then send it as a 
Network PC-FAX. You can even att ach a cover page note. All you 
have to do is set up the receiving parties as Members or Groups in 
your PC-FAX Address Book or simply ent er the dest ination address 
or fax number into the User Int erface. You can use the Address Book 
Search feat ure to quickly find members to send your fax.
Quick Tips:
Please see Enable Network PC-FAX on page 20-1 before using 
Brother Network PC-FAX.
1Ensure that Network PC-FAX is set to “Enable” in the Sending 
t ab of Set up. (See Enable Network PC-FAX on page 20-1.)
Please check Brot her Solut ions Center for the lat est updates 
available for Brother Network PC-FAX.  Visit 
http://solutions.brother.com/
 
						

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2To send an E-mail from Brother Network PC-FAX you can either 
enter the   E-mail address in the To: field or in the display for 
Facsimile Style using the PC keyboard or select t he member 
from t he Address Book. The member must have E-mail selected 
as t he chosen dest ination f or that member.
3To send an Internet Fax from Brother Network PC-FAX you can 
either enter the Internet  Fax address in the To: field or in the 
display for Facsimile style using the PC keyboard or select the 
member from t he Address Book. The member must have MFC 
Mail Address selected as t he chosen dest ination f or that 
member.
4To send a Network Fax simply select a member from the 
address book or enter the fax number into the User Interface 
with the PC keyboard. The member must have Fax selected as 
the chosen destination for that  member.
Sending a Network PC-FAX from your Macintosh® 
app lication
You can send a fax directly from your Macintosh® application using 
the following steps:
For Mac OS 8.6-9.2 users
1Follow t he steps on pages 46 and 47 in the Q uick Setup Guide.
2Follow the steps on pages 18-15 and 18-16.
For Mac OS X users
1Follw the steps on pages 48 and 49 in the Quick Setup Guide.
2Follow the steps on pages 18-17 to 18-20.
Sending a Network PC-Fax to an E-mail address or sending an 
Int ernet Fax requires SMTP/POP3 mail server support.
 
						

							IMPORTANT INFORMATION   21 - 1
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Standard telephone and FCC Notices 
These notices are in effect on models sold and 
used only in the United States.
Whe n programming e merge ncy numbers  or maki ng tes t c alls to 
emergency numbers:
■Remain on t he line and briefly explain to the dispatcher the 
reason f or the call before hanging up.
■Perform t hese act ivities 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 requested, 
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 t o be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also 
compliant. See installation instructions for details.
The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be 
connected t o a telephone line.  Excessive RENs on a telephone line 
may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. 
In most but not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed f ive 
(5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected 
to a line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the local 
telephone company. For product s approved after July 23, 2001, t he 
REN for this product is part of t he product identifier that has the 
format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX.The digits represented by ## are the 
REN without a decimal point (e.g., 06 is a REN of 0.6). For earlier 
products,  the REN is separately shown on the label.
Important information
 
						

							21 - 2   IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If this equipment causes harm to t he telephone network, the 
telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary 
discontinuance of service may be required. But  if advance notice 
isn’t practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as 
soon as possible.  Also, you will be advised of your right to file a 
complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
The telephone company may make changes in its facilit ies, 
equipment, operat ions or procedures that could af fect the operation 
of the equipment.  If this happens the telephone company will provide 
advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to 
maint ain unint errupted service.
If trouble is experienced with this equipment, f or repair or warranty 
information,  please contact Brother Customer Service. (See Brother 
numbers on page i.) If  the equipment is causing harm to the 
telephone network, the telephone company may request that you 
disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.
Connect ion to party line service is subject to state tariff s. Contact the 
state public utility commission, public service commission or 
corporation commission for information.
If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the 
telephone line, ensure the installation of this equipment does not 
disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will 
disable alarm equipment, call your t elephone company or a qualified 
installer.
If you are not able to solve a problem with your MFC, call Brot her 
Customer Service. (See Brother numbers on page i.)
WARNING
For protection against the risk of electrical shock, always disconnect 
all cables from the wall outlet before servicing, modifying or installing 
the equipment.
This equipment may not be used on coin service lines provided by 
the t elephone company or connected t o party lines.
Brother cannot accept any financial or other responsibilities that may 
be the result of your use of this inf ormation, including direct, special 
or consequential damages.  There are no warranties extended or 
granted by this document.
 
						

							IMPORTANT INFORMATION   21 - 3
WARNING
This MFC has been cert if ied to comply with FCC standards, which 
are applied to the USA only. A grounded plug should be plugged into 
a grounded AC out let after checking the rating of the local power 
supply for t he MFC to operat e properly and safely.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 
Declaration of Conformity (USA only)
declares, that the products
Product Name: MFC-8420, MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  Operation is subject to t he 
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful 
interference, and (2) this device must  accept any interference 
received, including interference that  may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with t he limits 
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part  15 of  the FCC Rules. 
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against 
harmful interference in a residential inst allation. This equipment 
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not 
installed and used in accordance with t he instructions, may cause 
harmful int erference to radio communications. However, there is no 
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. 
If t his equipment does cause harmful int erference t o radio or 
television reception, which can be determined by turning the 
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged t o try to correct the 
interference by one or more of the following measures: 
■Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
■Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 
■Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit  different from 
that to which the receiver is connected. 
■Call the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  Responsible Party: Brot her International Corporation
100 Somerset Corporat e Boulevard
Bridgewater,  NJ 08807-0911 USA
TEL: (908) 704-1700
 
						

							21 - 4   IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Im porta nt
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother 
Industries, Lt d. could void the user’s authority to operate the 
equipment.
Important – about the interface cable
A shielded interf ace cable should be used to ensure compliance with 
the limits for a Class B digital device.
Industry Canada Compliance Statement   
(Canada only) 
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme 
NMB-003 du Canada.
International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement
The purpose of  the International ENERGY STA R® Program is to 
promote t he development and popularization of energy-efficient 
office equipment.
As an E
NERGY STAR® Partner, Brother Industries, Ltd. has det ermined 
that this product meets the E
NERGY STAR® guidelines for energy 
efficiency.
Laser safety
This equipment  is certified as a Class I laser product under the U.S. 
Department  of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation 
Performance Standard according to the Radiation Cont rol for Health 
and Saf ety Act of 1968.  This means that the equipment does not 
produce hazardous laser radiation.
 
						

							IMPORTANT INFORMATION   21 - 5
Since radiation emitt ed inside the equipment is completely confined 
within protect ive housings and external covers, the laser beam 
cannot escape from the MFC during any phase of  user operation.
FDA regulations
U.S. Food and Drug Administrat ion (FDA) has implement ed 
regulations for laser products manufactured on and after August 2, 
1976.  Compliance is mandatory f or products marketed in the United 
States.  The following label on the back of the MFC indicates 
compliance with t he FDA regulations and must be attached to laser 
products marketed in t he United States.
WARNING
Use of controls, adjust ments or performance of procedures other 
than those specif ied in this manual may result in hazardous invisible 
radiation exposure.
WARNING
Changes or modif ications not expressly approved by Brother 
Industries, Ltd. may void the user’s authority to operate the 
equipment.Manufactured:
BROTHER CORP. (ASIA) LTD.
BROTHER BUJI NAN LING FACTORY 
Gold Garden Industry, Nan Ling Village,  Buji, Rong Gang, 
Shenzhen, China. 
This product complies with FDA radiation performance standards, 
21 CFR Subchapter J.
Int ernal laser radiation
Max. Radiation Power
Wave Length
Laser Class5 mW
760 - 810 nm
Class II Ib (Accordance with 21 CFR 
Part  1040.10)
 
						

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Important safety instructions
1Read all of these instructions.
2Save them for later reference.
3Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
4Switch off  before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. 
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
5Do not use this product near water.
6Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. 
The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.
7Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are 
provided for ventilation; t o 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.
8This product  should be operated from the t ype of power source 
indicated on the label. If you are not sure of  the type of power 
available, call your dealer or local power company.
Use only the power cord supplied with this MFC.
9This 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 t he plug into the outlet, call your electrician to replace 
your obsolete out let. Do not  defeat the purpose of the grounded 
plug.
10Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not place 
this product where people can walk on the cord.
11If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the 
tot al ampere ratings on 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 wall 
outlet does not exceed 15 amperes (USA only).
12Do not place anything in front of the MFC that will block received 
faxes. Do not  place anything in the path of  received faxes.