Brother MFC 8460N User Manual

							Section V
AppendixesV
Safety and Legal88
Options99
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance102
Menu and Features140
Specifications159
Glossary171
 
						

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A
Choosing a locationA
Place your machine on a flat, stable surface that is free of vibration and shocks. Put the machine 
near a telephone wall jack and a standard, grounded AC power outlet. Choose a location where 
the temperature remains between 50° F and 90.5° F (10° C and 32.5° C) and the humidity is 
between 20% to 80% (without condensation).
CAUTION 
Avoid placing your machine in a high-traffic area.
  
Do not place the machine near heaters, air conditioners, refrigerators, water, chemicals or 
devices that contain magnets or generate magnetic fields.
  
Do not expose the machine to direct sunlight, excessive heat, open flames, salty or corrosive 
gasses, moisture, or dust.
  
Do not connect your machine to an AC power outlet controlled by wall switches or automatic 
timers.
  
Disruption of power can wipe out information in the machine’s memory.
  
Do not connect your machine to an AC power outlet 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 cordless phones.
  
Do not put objects on top of the machine.
  
DO NOT use flammable substances near the machine.
Doing this might cause a fire or electrical shock.
 
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.
 
Do not handle the plug with wet hands. Doing this 
might cause an electrical shock.
Always make sure the plug is fully inserted.
 
After you have just used the machine, some 
internal parts of the machine will be extremely hot. 
When you open the front or back cover of the 
machine, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown 
in the illustration.
 
The fuser unit is marked with a caution label. 
Please do not remove or damage the label.
 
 
						

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To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your 
hands on the edge of the machine under the 
document cover.
 
To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your 
fingers in the area shown in the illustrations.
 
DO NOT use a vacuum cleaner to clean up scattered toner. Doing this might cause the toner 
dust to ignite inside the vacuum cleaner, potentially starting a fire. Please carefully clean the 
toner dust with a dry, lint-free cloth and dispose of it according to local regulations.
When you move the machine, grasp the side hand 
holds that are under the scanner. DO NOT carry 
the machine by holding it at the bottom.
 
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 disconnect the power cord from the AC power outlet to shut off the 
power completely.
To reduce the risk of shock or fire, use only a No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.
 
						

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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, 
washing machine, or 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.
5 Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible 
special disposal instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
 
 
						

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Important InformationA
Standard telephone and FCC NoticesA
These notices are in effect on models sold and used in the United States only.
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 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 to 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 to 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 five (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 products approved after July 23, 2001, the REN for this 
product is part of the 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.
If this equipment causes harm to the 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 facilities, equipment, operations or procedures 
that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens the telephone company will 
provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted 
service.
If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for 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.
Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility 
commission, public service commission or corporation commission for information.
 
						

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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 telephone company or a qualified installer.
If you are not able to solve a problem with your machine, call Brother 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 telephone company or 
connected to party lines.
  
Brother cannot accept any financial or other responsibilities that may be the result of your use 
of this information, including direct, special or consequential damages. There are no warranties 
extended or granted by this document.
  
This machine has been certified to comply with FCC standards, which are applied to the USA 
only. A grounded plug should be plugged into a grounded AC power outlet after checking the 
rating of the local power supply for the machine to operate properly and safely.
 
 
						

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 
Declaration of Conformity (USA only)
declares, that the products
Product Name: MFC-8460N, MFC-8660DN, MFC-8670DN, MFC-8860DN, MFC-8870DW
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the 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 the 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 installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can 
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, 
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that 
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful 
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment 
off and on, the user is encouraged to 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.
ImportantA
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user’s 
authority to operate the equipment.
Important—about the interface cableA
A shielded interface cable should be used to ensure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital 
device.Responsible Party: Brother International Corporation
100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard
Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA
TEL: (908) 704-1700
 
						

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Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada only) A
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.
Disconnect deviceA
This product must be installed near an electrical jack that is easily accessible. In case of 
emergencies, you must disconnect the power cord from the electrical jack to shut off power 
completely.
LAN connection A
CAUTION 
Do not connect this product to a LAN connection that is subject to over-voltages.
 
Laser safetyA
This equipment is certified as a Class 1 laser product under the U.S. Department of Health and 
Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard according to the Radiation Control for 
Health and Safety Act of 1968. This means that the equipment does not produce hazardous laser 
radiation.
Since radiation emitted inside the equipment is completely confined within protective housings 
and external covers, the laser beam cannot escape from the machine during any phase of user 
operation.
 
						

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FDA regulationsA
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has implemented regulations for laser products 
manufactured on and after August 2, 1976. Compliance is mandatory for products marketed in the 
United States. The following label on the back of the machine indicates compliance with the FDA 
regulations and must be attached to laser products marketed in the United States.
WARNING 
Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this 
manual may result in hazardous invisible radiation exposure.
Internal laser radiation 
Max. Radiation Power  5 mW
Wave Length 770 – 810 nm
Laser Class Class 3B
 
Manufactured:
BROTHER TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) LTD.
NO6 Gold Garden Ind. Nanling Buji, Longgang, Shenzhen, China.
This product complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations 
pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated July 26, 2001.