Brother MFC 8460N User Manual

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8 Copy keys Duplex (MFC-8670DN, MFC-8860DN and 
MFC-8870DW only)
You can choose Duplex to copy on both 
sides of the paper.
Contrast/Quality (MFC-8670DN, 
MFC-8860DN and MFC-8870DW only)
Lets you change the quality or contrast for 
the next copy.
Contrast (MFC-8460N and MFC-8660DN 
only)
Lets you change the contrast for the next 
copy.
Quality (MFC-8460N and MFC-8660DN 
only)
Lets you change the quality for the next 
copy.
Enlarge/Reduce
Reduces or enlarges copies.
Tray Select
Lets you change which tray will be used for 
the next copy.
Sort
Sorts multiple copies using the ADF.N in 1
You can choose N in 1 to copy 2 or 4 pages 
onto one page.
9 Mode keys
 Fax
Puts the machine in Fax mode.
 Scan
Puts the machine in Scan mode.
(For details about scanning, see the Software 
User’s Guide on the CD-ROM
.)
 Copy
Puts the machine in Copy mode.
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10 Fax and telephone keys
Hook
Press before dialing if you want to make sure 
a fax machine answers, and then press 
Start. Also, press this key after you pick up 
the handset of an external telephone during 
the F/T ring (fast double-rings).
Resolution
Sets the resolution when sending a fax.
Search/Speed Dial
Lets you look up numbers stored in the 
dialing memory and LDAP server* 
(*MFC-8860DN and MFC-8870DW only). 
You can search the stored number by 
alphabetically. 
It also lets you look up the stored number in 
Speed-Dial numbers by pressing Shift and 
Search/Speed Dial simultaneously and then 
the three-digit number.
Redial/Pause
Redials the last number called. It also inserts 
a pause when programming quick dial 
numbers.
11 Print keys
Secure
When using Secure Function Lock, you can 
switch restricted users by holding down Shift 
as you press Secure. (see 
Secure 
Function Lock
 on page 25.)
You can print data saved in memory when 
you enter your four-digit password. 
(For details about using the Secure key, see 
the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM
.)
Job Cancel
Cancels a programmed fax job or print job 
and clears the machine’s memory.
 
						

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Status LED indications1
The Status LED (light emitting diode) will flash and change color depending on the machine’s 
status.
 
The LED indications shown in the table below are used in the illustrations in this chapter.
LED LED Status LED is off.
 
Green
 
Yellow
 
RedLED is on. 
Green
 
Yellow
 
RedLED is blinking.
LED Machine Status Description
 Sleep Mode The power switch is off or the machine is in Sleep mode.
 
GreenWarming Up The machine is warming up for printing.
 
GreenReady The machine is ready to print.
 
YellowReceiving Data The machine is either receiving data from the computer, 
processing data in memory, or printing data.
 
YellowData Remaining in 
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Note
When the power switch is off or the machine is in Sleep mode, the LED is off. 
  
RedService error Follow the steps below.
1.  Turn off the power switch.
2. Wait a few seconds, and then turn it back on and try to print 
again.
If you cannot clear the error and you see the same service call 
indication after turning the machine back on, please call Brother 
Customer Service. (See Brother numbers on page i.)
 
RedCover open The front cover or fuser cover is open. Close the cover. 
Toner Life End Replace the toner cartridge with a new one. 
Paper error Put paper in the tray or clear the paper jam. Check the LCD 
message.
Scan lock Check that the scanner lock lever is released. 
Others Check the LCD message.
Out of memory Memory is full. 
 
						

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Loading documents2
All fax, scan and copy operations can be 
performed from the ADF or the scanner 
glass.
Using the ADF2
You can use the ADF (automatic document 
feeder) to fax, scan or copy sheets of paper. 
The ADF feeds each sheet one at a time.
When loading the ADF, make sure that 
documents written with ink are completely 
dry. 
Single-sided Document
Documents must be from 5.8 to 8.5 inches 
(148.0 to 215.9 mm) wide and from 5.8 to 
14 inches (148.0 to 355.6 mm) long, and of a 
standard weight [20 lb (80 g/m
2)]. 
2-sided Document 
(MFC-8670DN, MFC-8860DN and 
MFC-8870DW only)
When you load a 2-sided document, the 
document must be from 5.8 to 8.5 inches 
(148.0 to 215.9 mm) wide and from 5.8 to 
11.7 inches (148.0 to 297.0 mm) long. 
For information on the capacity of the ADF 
see Specifications on page 159.
aUnfold the ADF document output 
support flap (1).
 
bFan the pages well.
cPlace your documents face up, top edge 
first in the ADF until you feel them touch 
the feed roller.
dAdjust the paper guides to fit the width of 
your documents.
 
CAUTION 
To avoid damaging your machine while 
using the ADF, do not pull on the document 
while it is feeding.
  
To scan non-standard documents see 
Using the scanner glass on page 12.
 
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Using the scanner glass2
You can use the scanner glass to fax, scan, 
or copy the pages of a book or single sheets 
of paper. Documents can be up to 8.5 inches 
wide and up to 14 inches long (215.9 mm 
wide to 355.6 mm long).
To use the scanner glass, the ADF must be 
empty.
aLift the document cover. 
bUsing the document guidelines on the 
left, center the document face down on 
the scanner glass.
cClose the document cover.
CAUTION 
If the document is a book or is thick, do not 
slam the cover or press on it.
 
Acceptable paper and 
other media
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Print quality may vary according to the type of 
paper you are using.
You can use the following types of media: 
plain paper, transparencies, labels or 
envelopes.
For best results, follow the steps below:
„Use paper made for plain paper copying. 
„Use paper that is 20 to 24 lb (75 to 
90 g/m
2).
„Use labels or transparencies which are 
designed for use in laser printers.
„When using transparencies remove each 
sheet immediately to prevent smudging or 
paper jams.
„Avoid touching the printed surface of the 
paper immediately after printing.
„Use long grain paper with a neutral Ph 
value, and a moisture content of approx 
5%.
Recommended media2
To get the best print quality, we suggest using 
the following paper.
Paper TypeItem
Plain paper Xerox 4200DP 20 lb
Hammermill Laser Paper 
24 lb
(Xerox Premier 80 g/m
2)
(Xerox Business 80 g/m2)
(M-real DATACOPY 80 g/m2)
Recycled paper (Xerox Recycled Supreme)
Transparency 3M CG 3300
Labels Avery laser label #5160
(Avery laser label L7163)
 
						

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Handling and using media2
„Store paper in its original packaging and 
keep it sealed. Keep the paper flat and 
away from moisture, direct sunlight and 
heat.
„Avoid touching either side of 
transparencies, as this can decrease the 
print quality.
„Only use transparencies recommended 
for laser printing.
„Only use sharply creased envelopes.
Improper Setup 
Do not use any of the following paper, as 
they will cause paper feed problems: 
damaged, coated, curled, wrinkled, highly 
textured, irregularly shaped, or paper that 
has previously been printed on by a printer.
 
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Paper capacity of the paper tray2
1Folio size is 8 in. × 13 in.
Paper sizePaper typesNo. of sheets
Paper Tray 
(Tray #1)A4, Letter, Legal, 
Executive, A5, A6, B5, 
B6 and Folio
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Plain paper, Recycled 
paper and Bond paperup to 250 
[20 lb (80 g/m2)]
Transparency up to 10
Multi-purpose tray
(MP tray)Width: 2.75 to 8.5 in. 
(69.9 to 215.9 mm)
Length: 4.57 to 16.0 in. 
(116.0 to 406.4 mm)Plain paper, Recycled 
paper, Bond paper, 
Envelope and Labelsup to 50 
[20 lb (80 g/m
2)]
Transparency up to 10
Paper Tray 
(Tray #2)A4, Letter, Legal, 
Executive, A5, B5, B6 
and Folio
 1
Plain paper, Recycled 
paper and Bond paperup to 250 
[20 lb (80 g/m2)]
 
						

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Loading paper and 
other media
2
When printing on plain paper 16 to 28 lb (60 
to 105 g/m
2) or laser transparencies use the 
paper tray. 
For printing on other types of media use the 
MP tray (Multi-purpose tray).
Loading paper2
aUnfold the output paper tray support 
flap.
bPull the paper tray completely out of the 
machine.
 
cWhile pressing the blue paper-guide 
release lever (1), slide the paper guides 
to fit the paper size. Make sure that the 
guides are firmly in the slots. 
For legal size paper, press the lever (2) 
located at the back of the tray and pull 
out the back of the paper tray. Move the 
tray lock button (3) to the lock position.
 
dFan the stack of paper well to avoid 
paper feeding problems.
 
eInsert the paper into the paper tray with 
the top edge of the paper first and the 
print side down.
Make sure that the paper is flat in the 
tray and below the maximum paper 
mark (1).
 
fPush the paper tray firmly back into the 
machine.
 
(2)(3)(1)
(1)
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Loading envelopes and other 
media2
Use the MP tray when printing envelopes, 
labels, and thick paper.
aOpen the MP tray and lower it gently. 
bPull out the MP tray support. 
cInsert the media into the MP tray with 
the top edge first and the printing side 
face up.
Loading Envelopes2
Before loading, press the corners and sides 
of the envelopes to make them as flat as 
possible.
 
CAUTION 
Do not use the following types of 
envelopes, as they will cause paper feed 
problems:
• That are of a baggy construction.
• That are embossed (have raised writing 
on them).
• That have clasps or staples.
• That are pre-printed on the inside.
 
Glue 2
Rounded 
flap
 2
Double 
flap
 2
Triangular 
flap
 2