Brother MFC 8460N User Manual

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance
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Replacing periodic 
maintenance parts
C
The periodic maintenance parts will need to 
be replaced regularly to maintain the print 
quality. The parts listed below will have to be 
replaced after printing approximately 100,000 
pages. Please call Brother Customer Service 
when the following messages appear on the 
LCD.
Packing and shipping 
the machine
C
When you transport the machine, use the 
packing materials that came with your 
machine. If you do not pack...

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jPack the drum unit and toner cartridge 
assembly, AC power cord and printed 
materials in the original carton as shown 
below.
 
Note
If you are returning your machine to 
Brother as part of the Exchange Service, 
pack only the machine. Keep all separate 
parts and printed materials to use with 
your ‘Exchange’ machine.
 
kClose the carton and tape it shut.
Machine InformationC
Checking the serial numberC
You can see the machine’s serial number on 
the LCD.
aPress Menu, 7, 1. 
71.Serial No....

Troubleshooting and routine maintenance
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Checking the remaining life of 
partsC
You can view the remaining life of these parts 
on the LCD.
aPress Menu, 7, 3. 
73.Parts Life
1.Drum
2.Fuser
3.Laser
Select ab & OK
bPress a or b to select 1.Drum, 
2.Fuser, 3.Laser, 4.PF Kit MP, 
5.PF Kit 1 or 6.PF Kit 2. 
Press OK.
 
73.Parts Life
1.Drum
Remaining:100%
Note
The life check of a part will be accurate 
only if that part’s life counter was reset 
when the new part was installed. It will not 
be accurate if...

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D
On-screen 
programming
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 steps as they 
guide you through the menu selections and 
programming options.
Menu tableD
You can program your machine without the 
User’s Guide by using the Menu table on 
page 142. These pages list the menu 
selections and options.
Press Menu followed by...

Menu and Features
141
To access the menu mode:
aPress Menu.
bChoose 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.
„Press 0 for Initial Setup.
You can also scroll through each menu 
level by pressing a or b for the 
direction you want.
cPressOK when the option you want is 
highlighted on the LCD.
The LCD will then show the next menu 
level.
dPress...

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Menu TableD
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 Page
1.General 
Setup1.Mode Timer—0 Sec
30 Secs
1 Min
2 Mins*
5 Mins
OffSets 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.18
25
2.Paper Type 1.MP TrayThin
Plain*
Thick
Thicker
Transparency
Recycled PaperSets the type of...

Menu and Features
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1.General 
Setup
(Continued)3.Paper Size 1.MP TrayA4
Letter*
Legal
Executive
A5
A6
B5
B6
Folio
AnySets the size of the paper 
in the MP tray.19
2.Tray#1A4
Letter*
Legal
Executive
A5
A6
B5
B6
FolioSets the size of the paper 
in the paper tray.19
3.Tray#2
(This menu only 
appears if you have 
the optional tray #2)A4
Letter*
Legal
Executive
A5
B5
B6
FolioSets the size of the paper 
in the optional paper tray 
#2.19
4.Volume 1.RingOff
Low
Med*
HighAdjusts the ring volume. 21...

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1.General 
Setup
(Continued)5.Auto 
Daylight—On
Off*Changes for Daylight 
Savings Time 
automatically.22
6.Ecology 1.Toner SaveOn
Off*Increases the page yield of 
the toner cartridge.22
2.Sleep Time(0-99)
05 Min*Conserves power. 23
7.Tray Use 1.CopyTray#1 Only
Tray#2 Only
MP Only
MP>T1>T2*
T1>T2>MP
(Tray#2 or T2 
appears only if you 
installed the optional 
paper tray.)Selects the tray that will be 
used for Copy mode.19
2.FaxTray#1 Only
Tray#2 Only
MP Only
MP>T1>T2
T1>T2>MP*
(Tray#2 or T2 
appears...

Menu and Features
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1.General 
Setup
(Continued)9.Security 1.Setting Lock— Stops unauthorized users 
from changing the 
machine’s current settings.24
2.Function Lock— Can restrict selected 
machine operation for up 
to 25 individual users and 
all other non-authorized 
Public users. 25
2.Fax 1.Setup 
Receive
(In Fax mode only)
1.Ring Delay00
01
02
03
04*Sets the number of rings 
before the machine 
answers in Fax Only or 
Fax/Tel mode.42
2.F/T Ring Time 20 Secs*
30 Secs
40 Secs
70 SecsSets the...

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2.Fax
(Continued)2.Setup Send(In Fax mode only)
1.Contrast Auto*
Light
DarkChanges the lightness or 
darkness of faxes you 
send.35
2.Fax 
ResolutionStandard*
Fine
S.Fine
PhotoSets the default resolution 
for outgoing faxes.35
3.Delayed Fax— Sets the time of day in 24 
hour format that the 
delayed faxes will be sent.37
4.Batch TXOn
Off*Combines delayed faxes 
going to the same fax 
number at the same time of 
day into one.38
5.Real Time TXNext Fax:On
Next Fax:Off
On
Off*Sends a fax without using...