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

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INTRODUCTION............................................................................. 1-1
Using this Manual.............................................................................. 1-1
Finding Information .................................................................... 1-1
Test Sheet Procedures (For USA Only)............................................ 1-1
FAX 4750 and FAX 5750 Control Panel Overview......................... 1-2
MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Control Panel Overview.. 1-4
About Your Machine......................................................................... 1-6
Fax Tones and Handshake .......................................................... 1-6
ECM (Error Correction Mode) ................................................... 1-6
ASSEMBLY AND  CONNECTIONS............................................... 2-1
Packing List........................................................................................ 2-1
Choosing a Location.......................................................................... 2-2
Assembly............................................................................................. 2-3
Installing the Drum Unit Assembly (with Toner Cartridge) ....... 2-3
Attach the Trays .......................................................................... 2-4
Connect the Paper Cassette #2 (For FAX 5750 and MFC 8700
Only) ....................................................................................... 2-4
Manual Feed Slot ........................................................................ 2-5
Paper................................................................................................... 2-6
Acceptable Paper ........................................................................ 2-6
Paper Capacity of Paper Cassette ............................................... 2-6
Paper Specification for the Cassette ........................................... 2-7
Manual Feed Slot .................................................................. 2-7
Loading Paper in Multi-purpose Paper Cassette ......................... 2-8
Connections........................................................................................ 2-9
Connecting the Machine ............................................................. 2-9
Connecting an External Telephone ........................................... 2-10
Connecting an External TAD (Telephone Answering Device) . 2-10
Sequence ............................................................................. 2-10
Connections ........................................................................ 2-10
Recording Outgoing Message (OGM) ............................... 2-11
Special Line Considerations ..................................................... 2-12
Roll Over Phone Lines ....................................................... 2-12
Two-Line Phone System ..................................................... 2-12
Converting Telephone Wall Outlets .................................... 2-12
Installing Machine, External Two-Line TAD,
and Two-Line Telephone .................................................. 2-13
Multi-Line Connections (PBX) ................................................ 2-14
If you are installing the machine to work with a PBX: ...... 2-14
Custom Features on a Single Line ............................................ 2-14
ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING.................................................... 3-1
User-Friendly Programming............................................................ 3-1
Function Mode ............................................................................ 3-1
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Do You Have a FAX or MFC? .............................................. 3-1
Function Selection Table ............................................................. 3-2
INITIAL SETUP................................................................................ 4-1
Getting Started................................................................................... 4-1
Setting Dialing Mode (Tone/Pulse) ............................................ 4-1
Setting Date and Time ................................................................. 4-1
Setting Station ID ........................................................................ 4-2
Entering Text ........................................................................ 4-2
Inserting spaces ..................................................................... 4-3
Making corrections ............................................................... 4-3
Repeating letters ................................................................... 4-3
Special characters and symbols ............................................ 4-3
Setting Beeper Volume ............................................................... 4-4
Choosing the Handset Volume .................................................... 4-4
Setting Volume Amplify ....................................................... 4-5
Setting the Speaker Volume ........................................................ 4-5
Setting the Ring Volume ............................................................. 4-5
Memory Storage ......................................................................... 4-5
Sleep Mode ................................................................................. 4-6
Delayed Timer ............................................................................. 4-6
Turning On Automatic Daylight Savings Time .......................... 4-6
SETUP RECEIVE............................................................................. 5-1
Basic Receiving Operations.............................................................. 5-1
Select Answer  Mode ................................................................... 5-1
Setting Ring Delay ...................................................................... 5-2
Setting F/T Ring Time ................................................................ 5-2
Easy Receive ............................................................................... 5-3
Turning on Cassette #2 (For FAX 4750, FAX 5750, MFC 8600
and MFC 8700 Only) .............................................................. 5-3
Printing a Reduced Incoming Document .................................... 5-4
Recommended Reductions ................................................... 5-4
Setting Paper Size ....................................................................... 5-5
Setting Cassette Usage (For FAX 4750, FAX 5750, MFC 8600
and MFC 8700 Only) .............................................................. 5-5
Setting the Print Density ............................................................. 5-6
Toner Save .................................................................................. 5-6
Advanced Receiving Operations...................................................... 5-7
Operation from Extension Telephone (For FAX 4750,
MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 only) or External
Telephone ........................................................................... 5-7
For FAX/TEL Mode Only .................................................... 5-7
Changing Remote Codes ...................................................... 5-7
Printing a Fax in Memory ........................................................... 5-8
Polling ......................................................................................... 5-8
Setting Up Polling Receive ................................................... 5-9
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Setting Up Sequential Polling Receive ................................. 5-9
Canceling a Scheduled Job ....................................................... 5-10
Setting Multi-Function Link
¨ Pro Mode (For MFC 8600 and
MFC 8700 Only) ...................................................................5-10
Distinctive Ringing ................................................................... 5-11
Registering your Distinctive Ringing Pattern ..................... 5-12
Caller ID ................................................................................... 5-13
Viewing Caller ID List ........................................................ 5-13
Clearing a Caller ID Stored in Memory ............................. 5-14
Printing Caller ID List ........................................................ 5-14
Call Waiting Caller ID (For FAX 4750, MFC 8300, MFC 8600
and MFC 8700) ..................................................................... 5-14
SETUP SEND..................................................................................... 6-1
Before You Begin................................................................................ 6-1
Sending Faxes with Multiple Settings ........................................ 6-2
Manual Transmission .................................................................. 6-2
Automatic Transmission ............................................................. 6-2
Manual and Automatic Fax Redial ............................................. 6-2
Dual Access ................................................................................. 6-3
Real Time Transmission .............................................................. 6-3
Checking the Jobs Status ............................................................ 6-4
Canceling Jobs in Memory ......................................................... 6-4
Basic Sending Operations................................................................. 6-5
Composing Electronic Cover Page ............................................. 6-5
Composing Your Own Comments ........................................ 6-6
Cover Page for Next Fax Only ............................................. 6-6
Always Send Cover Page ..................................................... 6-7
Using a Printed Cover Page .................................................. 6-7
Contrast ....................................................................................... 6-8
Resolution ................................................................................... 6-8
Canceling a Job While Scanning the Document ......................... 6-8
Advanced Sending Operations......................................................... 6-9
Overseas Mode ........................................................................... 6-9
Call Reservation .......................................................................... 6-9
Print Sample Call Back Message .............................................. 6-10
Delayed Fax .............................................................................. 6-10
Delayed Batch Transmission .............................................. 6-11
Broadcasting ............................................................................. 6-11
Multiple Resolution Transmission ............................................ 6-12
Setting Up Polling Transmit ..................................................... 6-13
Interrupting Delayed Fax and Polling Transmit Jobs ............... 6-13
SETUP AUTO DIAL NUMBERS.................................................... 7-1
Storing Numbers for Easy Dialing................................................... 7-1
Storing One Touch Dial Numbers ............................................... 7-1
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Setting Up Groups for Broadcasting ........................................... 7-3
Changing One Touch and Speed Dial Numbers ......................... 7-4
TELEPHONE OPERATIONS......................................................... 8-1
Dialing Options.................................................................................. 8-1
Manual Dialing ........................................................................... 8-1
One Touch Dialing ...................................................................... 8-1
Speed Dialing .............................................................................. 8-2
Dialing Access Codes and Credit Card Numbers ....................... 8-2
Hold ............................................................................................ 8-2
Pause ........................................................................................... 8-3
Fax Redial ................................................................................... 8-3
Tone/Pulse ................................................................................... 8-3
Searching Telephone Index ......................................................... 8-3
REMOTE FAX OPTIONS............................................................... 9-1
Fax Forwarding/Paging.................................................................... 9-1
Programming a Fax Forwarding Number ................................... 9-1
Programming Paging Number .................................................... 9-2
Setting Fax Storage............................................................................ 9-2
Changing Remote Retrieval Access Code........................................ 9-3
Remote Retrieval............................................................................... 9-3
Using Remote Retrieval Access Code ........................................ 9-3
Remote Commands ..................................................................... 9-4
Retrieving Memory Status List ................................................... 9-5
Retrieving Fax Messages ............................................................ 9-5
Changing Fax Forwarding Number Remotely ............................ 9-6
PRINTING REPORTS................................................................... 10-1
MFC Settings and Activity.............................................................. 10-1
To Print a Report ....................................................................... 10-1
Transmission Verification (Xmit) Report ................................. 10-2
Activity Report Interval ............................................................ 10-2
MAKING COPIES.......................................................................... 11-1
Using Your Machine as a Copier.................................................... 11-1
Copy Contrast (Temporary Setting) .......................................... 11-1
Making a Single Copy .............................................................. 11-1
Making Multiple Copies ........................................................... 11-2
Stacking Multiple Copies .......................................................... 11-2
Sorting Multiple Copies ............................................................ 11-2
If You Get a Memory Full Message .......................................... 11-2
Reducing and Enlarging Copies ................................................ 11-3
Copying a Photograph .............................................................. 11-3
SETTING UP BROTHER MACHINE AND PC TO WORK
TOGETHER (FOR MFC 8300 ONLY).................................... 12-1
Using the Brother Machine with Your PC..................................... 12-1
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Before You Install Brother Printer Driver.................................... 12-2
If You DonÕt Have a CD-ROM Drive ....................................... 12-2
Computer Requirements ........................................................... 12-2
Connecting Brother Machine to PC with a USB Cable
(For Using Windows
¨ 98 Only)................................................. 12-3
Installing Brother Printer Driver Using USB Cable ................. 12-4
Manually Installing True Type Fonts............................................ 12-8
For Windows
¨ 95/98 and Windows NT¨ Workstation
Version 4.0: ........................................................................... 12-8
For Windows
¨ 3.1x: .................................................................. 12-8
Connecting Brother Machine to PC
With Bundled Parallel Cable..................................................... 12-9
Installing Brother Printer Driver (For Parallel Interface)
(For Windows
¨ 95/98 and Windows NT¨ Workstation
Version 4.0 Only)...................................................................... 12-10
FOR DOS USERS (FOR MFC 8300, MFC 8600 AND MFC 8700
ONLY).......................................................................................... 13-1
How to Use Brother machine with Your DOS Application
Software ................................................................................ 13-1
What Does the Remote Printer Console Do? ............................ 13-1
Remote Printer Console Main Program .............................. 13-1
Printer Status Monitor Program .......................................... 13-2
Installing the Remote Printer Console ...................................... 13-2
Using the Remote Printer Console Main Program ................... 13-3
Remote Printer Console ............................................................ 13-4
Current Printer Status Information ..................................... 13-4
Printer Setup Category .............................................................. 13-4
Print Setup Section ............................................................. 13-4
Page Setup Section ............................................................. 13-5
Font Config ......................................................................... 13-5
Other Config ....................................................................... 13-6
Console Config Category ................................................... 13-6
Using the Printer Status Monitor Program ............................... 13-7
USING BROTHER MACHINE AS A PRINTER
(FOR MFC 8300, MFC 8600 AND MFC 8700 ONLY)........... 14-1
Special Printing Features................................................................ 14-1
Windows
¨ Printing .................................................................... 14-1
Popular Printer Emulation Support ........................................... 14-1
Remote Printer Console Program for DOS ............................... 14-1
Bi-directional Parallel Interface ................................................ 14-1
Enhanced Memory Management .............................................. 14-1
Printing From Your PC................................................................... 14-2
Multi-purpose Paper Cassette ................................................... 14-2
Two-Sided Printing (Manual Duplexing) ................................. 14-2
Front Output Bin ....................................................................... 14-3
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Manual Feed Slot ...................................................................... 14-3
Loading One Sheet of Paper ............................................... 14-4
Loading More than One Sheet of Paper ............................. 14-4
Printing on Thicker Paper and Card Stock ......................... 14-5
Simultaneous Printing/Faxing........................................................ 14-6
Choosing Acceptable  Paper ...................................................... 14-6
Printer Operation Keys................................................................... 14-7
On/Off Line Key ....................................................................... 14-7
FF/Cont Key ............................................................................. 14-7
Print Priority Key ...................................................................... 14-7
Test/Reset Key .......................................................................... 14-7
Printing the Internal Font List ................................................... 14-8
Printing the Print Configuration List ........................................ 14-8
Restoring Factory Default Settings ........................................... 14-8
Printing PC Data in Hexadecimal ............................................. 14-8
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES......................................................... 15-1
Additional Memory for Faxing/Printing....................................... 15-1
For the Printer ..................................................................... 15-1
For the Fax .......................................................................... 15-1
Network (LAN) Board (Option)
(For FAX 5750 and MFC 8700 Only)....................................... 15-1
Paper Cassette #2 (Option)
(For FAX 4750 and MFC 8600 Only)....................................... 15-2
Multi-Function Link
¨ Pro (Option)
(For FAX 4750, FAX 5750 and MFC 8300 Only).................... 15-2
IMPORTANT INFORMATION.................................................... 16-1
Standard Telephone and FCC Notices (For 120V Models Only)16-1
These notices are in effect on models sold and used in the
United States only. ................................................................ 16-1
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of
Conformity (For USA Only) ................................................. 16-2
E
NERGY STA R¨ Compliance Statement ....................................... 16-2
Industry Canada Compliance Statement (For Canada Only) .... 16-3
Laser Safety (For 110-120V Models Only) .............................. 16-3
FDA Regulations ................................................................ 16-3
Manufactured ...................................................................... 16-3
Important Safety Instructions ............................................. 16-4
Compilation and Publication Notice ................................... 16-6
Trademarks ......................................................................... 16-6
TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE..... 17-1
Troubleshooting............................................................................... 17-1
Brother fax-back system ........................................................... 17-1
Brother Home Page ................................................................... 17-1
Brother Bulletin Board .............................................................. 17-1
For Customer Service ............................................................... 17-1
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Error Messages ......................................................................... 17-2
Document Jam .......................................................................... 17-5
Printer Jam ................................................................................ 17-5
Paper is Jammed in the Multi-purpose Paper Cassette ....... 17-6
Paper is Jammed near the Drum Unit ................................. 17-6
Paper is Jammed in the Fuser Unit ..................................... 17-6
If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine .................... 17-7
Difficulties Setting up the Software (For Windows
¨ 3.1x Users)17-14
Graphics or Text Is Missing in the Printout ............................ 17-14
Problem Using the HP Pavilion PC and the
ÒHP DEMOÓ Screen Saver ................................................. 17-14
Bi-Directional Parallel Ports (nibble and byte modes) ........... 17-14
Machine Connect Failure or Bi-Directional Communication
Error .................................................................................... 17-15
Brother HL-6/6V/10h/630series/660series/960/1260/WL-660:17-15
EPSON ActionLaser 1100 / 1400: .................................... 17-15
HP LaserJet series II, IID, IIP, IIP+, III, IIID or IIIP: ............. 17-16
HP LaserJet 4 Plus: ........................................................... 17-16
NEC SuperScript 610/660: ............................................... 17-16
Lexmark WinWriter 200: .................................................. 17-17
Packing and Shipping the Machine............................................. 17-18
Routine Maintenance.................................................................... 17-21
Cleaning the Document Scanner ............................................. 17-21
Cleaning the Printer ................................................................ 17-21
Cleaning the Drum Unit .......................................................... 17-22
Replacing the Toner Cartridge ................................................ 17-23
Toner Empty Indicator ...................................................... 17-23
Replacing the Toner Cartridge ................................................ 17-24
Replacing the Drum Unit ........................................................ 17-26
Checking the Drum Life ......................................................... 17-27
USING YOUR BROTHER MACHINE WITH YOUR APPLE
¨
NEW POWER MACINTOSH¨ G3 OR IMACª
(FOR MFC 8300 ONLY)............................................................ 18-1
For USB equipped Apple New Power Macintosh G3 or iMac
with Mac OS 8.5/8.6.................................................................... 18-1
Install Brother Printer Driver for MFC 8300 ............................ 18-1
SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................... S-1
Product Description .................................................................... S-1
Fax Specifications ....................................................................... S-1
Printer Specifications .................................................................. S-2
Electrical and Environment ........................................................ S-3
Parallel Interface Specifications ................................................. S-4
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface Specifications ................. S-4
Resident Fonts ............................................................................. S-4
Symbol Sets/Character Sets .................................................. S-5
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GLOSSARY...................................................................................... G-1
INDEX................................................................................................. I-1 
						

							INTRODUCTION1 - 1
Using this Manual
Thank you for purchasing a Brother fax machine or multi-function center.
This machine has been designed to be simple to use, with LCD screen prompts
to guide you through functions. However, you can use your machine to its
fullest potential by taking a few minutes to read this manual.
Additionally, your machine has a Help Key. Press Help/Broadcast to print a list of
basic operational steps and functions.
Finding Information
All chapter headings and subheadings are listed in the Table of Contents. You
will be able to find information about a specific feature or function by checking
the Index in the back of this manual. Also, throughout this manual, youÕll see
special symbols alerting you to important information, cross-references, and
warnings. Illustrations of some screen displays also help you choose the correct
key-presses.
Test Sheet Procedures (For USA Only)
After programming your Station ID, please fill out the TEST SHEET included
with your machine and fax it to BrotherÕs Automated Fax Response System as
your first transmission. This will verify that your machine is properly installed.
(See Station ID p. 4-2.)
When this document is received a confirmation sheet will be sent back to your
machine. To get a response, be sure to set up your Station ID.
USA:1-908-685-9283 (fax)
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FAX 4750 and FAX 5750
Control Panel Overview
1Toner Empty Icon
The Toner icon flashes on and off
when toner is low, so youll know
to order another toner cartridge.
You will be able to print until the
indicator stays on.
2Liquid Crystal Display
(LCD)
Displays messages to help you set
up and operate your machine.
3Programming Keys:
Function
Lets you access the function and
programming mode.
 (Left Arrow)  (Right
Arrow)
Moves the LCD cursor to the left
and right through options or text.
Set
Stores a function setting into the
machine.
Clear
Deletes entered data or backs up
one step in function procedure.
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4One Touch Dial Keys
These 16 keys give you instant
access to previously stored phone
numbers.
5Shift
This key is used to access the Ò17Ó
through Ò32Ó One Touch numbers.
6Hook
Lets you dial telephone and fax
numbers without lifting the
handset.
7Hold
Lets you put calls on hold.
8Redial/Pause
Re-dials the last number called.
Also inserts a pause in autodial
numbers.
9Speed Dial
Lets you dial stored phone
numbers by pressing a two-digit
number.