Brother Mfc 8600 12ppm 600dpi Multifunction Laser Fax Printe Owners Manual

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Front Output Bin
The machine ejects paper with printed surfaces face down into the output
bin in the front of the machine. Unfold the output bin extension to support
the printed pages.
To prevent the possibility of                 
transparencies smudging as they
stack in the output bin, remove
each transparency after it exits.
Manual Feed Slot
Your machine has a manual feed
slot above the paper cassette.
You can load envelopes and
special print media one at a...

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Loading One Sheet of Paper
You do not have to choose Manual Feed in the Setup dialog box of your
printer driver.  Insert the sheet of paper for Portrait (vertical) or Landscape
(horizontal), with the side you wish to print on face up in the manual feed
slot.
1Align the paper at the center of the manual feed slot and insert it all the
way.
2Adjust the paper guides    
Manual
Feed
Slot
 to the width of the paper.
Loading More than One Sheet of Paper
1Open the Setup...

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Printing on Thicker Paper and Card Stock
When the rear cover is lifted up, the machine has a straight paper path
from the manual feed slot to the rear of the printer. Use this paper feed and
output method when you want to print on thicker paper or card stock.
1Select manual feed mode in the printer driver.
2Send the print data as usual.
3Lift up the rear cover at the rear of              
the machine.
4Adjust the manual feed paper guides to the width of the paper...

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Simultaneous Printing/Faxing
Your machine can print data from your computer while sending or
receiving a fax, or while scanning information  into the computer.
However, when the machine is copying or receiving a fax on paper, it
pauses the PC printing operation, and resumes when copying or fax
receiving is complete.  Fax sending continues during PC printing. (See
Acceptable Paper, page 2-5.)
Choosing Acceptable Paper
We recommend that you test paper (especially...

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Printer Operation Keys
               On/Off Line FF/Cont Test/ResetPrint Priority
On/Off Line Key
This key toggles the machineÕs On Line and Off Line print status, which
appears on the display. If you press this key while printing, the machine
stops printing and goes off line. Press 
On/Off Line again to resume printing.
FF/Cont Key
This key sets the machine to Form Feed and Continue.
When the screen displays REMAINED DATA, press 
On/Off Line to turn
machine...

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Printing the Internal Font List
You can print a list of the machineÕs internal (or resident) fonts to see how
each font looks before you select it.
1Press Function, 2, 1, 1.
2 Press Start. The machine prints the list.
3Press Stop to exit.
Printing the Print Configuration List
You can print a list of current printer settings.
1Press Function, 2, 1, 2.
2 Press Start. The machine prints the settings.
3Press Stop to exit.
Restoring Factory Default Settings
You can...

15 - 1OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
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Additional Memory for Faxing/Printing
The memory board is installed on the main controller board inside the
Brother machine. When you add the optional memory board, it increases
the performance modes for both fax and printer operations.
The MFC 8300 has 2 MB of memory and the FAX 4750, FAX 5750,
MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 have 4 MB of memory. All models can
recognize 8 MB (ME8000) or 16 MB (ME16000) of Optional Memory.
Be careful to purchase the appropriate memory board for...

15 - 2OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Paper Cassette #2 (Option)
(For FAX 4750 and MFC 8600 Only)
You can purchase the Paper Cassette #2 accessory (LT400) to use as a third
paper source. Cassette #2 holds up to 250 sheets of 20 lb. (75 g/m2) paper.
Multi-purposeHolds approx. 250 sheets of 20 lb. (75 g/m2) or
Paper Cassette #2: 50 sheets of 42 lb. (158 g/m2) Letter/A4 paper,
10 transparencies
Basis Weight: 17 to 28 lb. (64 to 105 g/m2)
Caliper: 0.003 to 0.005 inches. (0.08 to 0.13 mm)
Moisture Content: 4% to 6% by...

16 - 1IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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Standard Telephone  and
FCC Notices (For 120V Models Only)
These notices are in effect on models sold and
used in the United States only.
This equipment is hearing aid compatible.
When programming emergency numbers and/or making test calls to
emergency numbers:
nRemain on the line and briefly explain to the dispatcher the reason for the
call before hanging up.
nPerform these activities in the off-peak hours, such as early morning or
late evening.
This equipment complies...

16 - 2IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Your telephone company may make changes to its facilities, equipment,
operations or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your
equipment. If they do, you will be notified in advance to give you an
opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service.
If you experience trouble with your machine, please contact a Brother
Authorized Service Center for information on service or repair. The
telephone company may ask that you disconnect this equipment from the...