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

							14 - 3USING BROTHER MACHINE AS A PRINTER
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 time
into this slot. You do not have to
remove paper from the paper cassette.
(For information about
acceptable paper, see page 2-6.)
Use the manual feed slot to print
or copy on labels, transparencies,
card stock, thicker paper or envelopes. 
						

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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 dialog box of the Windows¨ printer driver and select
Manual Feed in the Paper Source section.  Follow Steps 1 and 2 above to
load the first page.  The machine starts printing automatically.
2After the first page is printed, the screenMANUAL FEED
PRESS FF/CONTdisplays:
Insert the next sheet of paper to resume printing.
3Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until you have finished printing.
 
When you use manual feed slot, it is best to first press Print Priority.  This
allows you to print PC data without interruption from incoming faxes.
(Incoming faxes will be stored in the machineÕs memory.)
nTo stop or clear the manual feed, turn the machine offline by pressing the
On/Off Line key, then press Shift and Test/ResetÑORÑStop it with a PC
command.
 
If you do not select Manual Feed, and insert a page in the manual feed
slot, the machine will load the first page from the manual feed slot and
subsequent pages from the paper cassette. 
						

							14 - 5USING BROTHER MACHINE AS A PRINTER
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 youÕre
using.
5Insert a single sheet of paper into the manual feed slot until the front edge
touches the paper feed rollers. Let go of the paper as the machine pulls it
into position.
6After the machine ejects the printed page, return to Step 5 to insert the
next sheet of paper. The machine will wait until you insert the next sheet
of paper. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 for each page to be printed.
7When you have finished printing, close the rear cover of the machine.
 
To prevent the possibility of                    
transparencies smudging as they
stack in the output bin, remove
each transparency after it exits. 
						

							14 - 6USING BROTHER MACHINE AS A PRINTER
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 special sizes and types of
paper) on the machine before purchasing large quantities.
nAvoid feeding labels with carrier sheets exposed, or your machine will be
damaged.
nAvoid using coated paper, such as vinyl coated paper.
nAvoid using preprinted or highly textured paper.
For optimum printing, use a recommend type of paper, especially plain
paper and transparencies.  For more information on paper specifications,
consult your nearest authorized sales representative or the place where
you purchased your machine.
nUse label or transparencies that are designed for use in laser printers.
nFor the best print quality, we recommend using long-grained paper.
nIf you are using special paper, and the paper has problems feeding from
the paper cassette, try again using the manual feed slot.
nYou can use recycled paper in this machine. 
						

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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 offline, then press 
FF/Cont. The machine prints any data remaining
in its memory.
If an error occurs, such as MEMORY FULL, press 
FF/Cont to clear the error
and continue operation.
If you press 
FF/Cont while printing from the manual feed slot, the machine
stops feeding paper from the manual feed slot and starts feeding paper
from the paper cassette.
Print Priority Key
When you press Print Priority, the machine enters printer mode, and will not
print faxes on paper.  Instead, faxes are stored in memory until you press
Print Priority again or printing is finished.
Test/Reset Key
You can print a test sample page.  If data remains in the machineÕs
memory, press 
On/Off Line, then press Test/Reset (the machine cannot print a test
sample page if it is online). The machine prints a test sample page.
You can also clear data from the memory and reset printer default settings.
Press 
Test/Reset and Shift at the same time; all data is cleared from the
memory. 
						

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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 return the machine to original factory settings.  Permanent fonts
are restored, but macros are cleared.  You can change user settings using
the Remote Printer Console program. (See page 14-1.)
1Press Function, 2, 2, 1.
2 Press 1 to restore the factory settings1.RESET 2.EXITÑORÑPress 2 to exit without making
a change.
3Press Stop to exit.
Printing PC Data in Hexadecimal
You can print data as hexadecimal values to check data errors and
problems. If you select HEX DUMP MODE, all PC data is printed
hexadecimal. To turn hexidecimal mode off, press 
On/Off Line then Shift and
Test/Reset at the same time.
1Press Function, 2, 2, 2.
2 Press 1 to set PC to hexidecimal mode1.SET 2.EXITÑORÑPress 2 to exit without
making a change.
3Press Stop to exit. 
						

							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 your needs.
For the Printer
Additional memory is useful and may be necessary if you want to
download many different fonts or want to print a very complex document.
For the Fax
Additional memory is available and will expand the memory used for
sending and receiving faxes.
Model Name Optional Memory  Total
FAX 4750, 8 MB 11 MB
FAX 5750, or (up to 990 pages)
MFC 8600 and 16 MB or
MFC 8700 3 MB 19 MB
(up to 270 pages) (up to 1,710 pages)
MFC 8300 1 MB 8 MB 9 MB
(up to 90 pages) or (up to 810 pages)
16 MB or
17 MB
(up to 1,530 pages)
Using Brother #1 Chart with MMR coding and Standard Resolution.
Network (LAN) Board (Option)
(For FAX 5750 and MFC 8700 Only)
If you add the Network (LAN) Board (NC-8000), you can connect your
machine to the network and use the Internet FAX, FAX Gateway, Network
Scanner and Network Printer functions.
Optional Accessories 
						

							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 weight
Smoothness: 100 to 250 (Sheffield)
We Recommend:
Cut sheet: Xerox 4200
Label: Avery laser label or equivalent
Transparency: 3M CG3300 for laser printers or equivalent
Multi-Function Link¨ Pro (Option)
(For FAX 4750, FAX 5750 and MFC 8300 Only)
If you have a FAX 4750, FAX 5750 or MFC 8300, you can purchase the
optional Multi-Function Link¨ Pro software (PCI-3CD).  Multi-Function
Link¨ Pro enables you to use your Brother machine as a scanner and to use
it to fax from Windows¨ applications in your computer.
Installation instructions will be included with PCI-3CD. However, it is
important that you hook up your Brother machine to your computer before
you install the software.
Before you install the optional Multi-Function
Link
¨ Pro, you must read the README.WRI file
in the root directory of the CD-ROM (or Floppy
Disks) for last-minute important installation
information and troubleshooting tips. 
						

							16 - 1IMPORTANT INFORMATION
16 16
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 with Part 68 of FCC Rules. On the rear panel of
this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC
Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this
equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information to your
telephone company.
You may safely connect this equipment to the telephone line by means of
a standard modular jack, USOC RJ11C.
An FCC compliant telephone cord with a modular plug is provided with
this equipment. This equipment is designed to be connected to the
telephone line or premiseÕs wiring using a compatible modular jack that is
Part 68 compliant. See the Installation section of this manual for details.
The REN is useful in determining the quantity of devices you may
connect to your telephone line and still have those devices ring when your
telephone number is called. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the
RENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed five (5).
To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line, as
determined by the REN, you should contact your local telephone company
to determine the maximum REN for your calling area. If your machine
damages the telephone line, the telephone company may discontinue your
service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in advance. If
advanced notice is not practical, you will be notified as soon as possible.
You will be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.
Important Information 
						

							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
line until the problem has been corrected or until you are sure that the
equipment is not malfunctioning.
If you are not able to solve a problem with your multi-function center,
contact Brother Customer Service at
USA:1-800-284-4329 (voice)
1-908-575-8790 (fax)
From within Canada:1-800-853-6660 (voice)
1-514-685-4898 (fax)
From within Montreal:1-514-685-6464 (voice)
WARNING
To protect against risk of electrical shock, always disconnect all cables
from wall outlets before servicing, modifying or installing the equipment.
Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than
those specified in this manual may result in hazardous invisible radiation
exposure.
This equipment may not be used on coin service lines provided by the
telephone company or connected to party lines.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only)
Responsible Party : Brother International Corporation
100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard
Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911  USA
TEL : (908) 704-1700
declares, that the products
Product Name : FAX 4750, FAX 5750, MFC 8300, MFC 8600, MFC 8700
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.
ENERGY STA R¨ Compliance Statement
As an ENERGY STA R¨ Partner, Brother Industries, Ltd.       
has determined that this product meets the
E
NERGY STA R¨ guidelines for energy efficiency.