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

							ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING3 - 3
1. Fax Functions (CONTINUED)
2. SETUP RECEIVE
Function Description Factory Set Page
1. RING DELAYNumber of rings before machine 04 5-2
answers in FAX or FAX/TEL mode.
2. F/T RING TIMESets the time for Òdouble ringÓ in 20 SEC 5-2
FAX/TEL mode.
3. EASY RECEIVEReceive fax messages without O N 5-3
pressing the Start key.
4. REMOTE CODEEnter code to activate or deactivate ON (
51, #51) 5-7
machine from a remote location.
5. REDUCTIONReduces size of image. AUTO 5-4
If cassette #2 is attached to
FAX 4750, FAX 5750,
MFC 8600 or MFC 8700, you can
select the reduction ratio for each
cassette.
6. PAPERSelects size of paper for fax Ñ 5-5
receiving.
If cassette #2 is attached to
FAX 4750, FAX 5750,
MFC 8600or MFC 8700, you can
select the size of paper for each
cassette and choose the cassette
you wish to use first.
7. PRINT DENSITYMake prints darker or lighter. Ñ 5-6
8. POLLING RXTurns Polling Receive ON or OFF. O F F 5-9
9. TONER SAVEIncreases life of toner cartridge. OFF 5-6
0. MF LINKTurn ON if PC is connected to ON5-10
      (For MFC 8600 and machine for PC receiving of
     MFC 8700 Only)messages.
If you purchased the optional
MFL Pro for your FAX 4750,
FAX 5750 or MFC 8300, you can
set this option. 
						

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6.  SET AUTO DIAL
Function Description Factory Set Page
1. ONE-TOUCH DIALDial numbers stored in memory Ñ 7-1
by pressing only one key.
2. SPEED-DIALDial numbers stored in memory Ñ 7-2
by pressing only three keys.
3. SETUP GROUPSSet up a Group number for Ñ 7-3
broadcasting.
5. INTERRUPT
Function Description Factory Set Page
Interrupting a pollingSend a fax now, even if you have Ñ 6-13
or transmit jobthe machine set to send a fax later,
or if you have it set for Polling.
4. REMAINING JOBS
Function Description Factory Set Page
Canceling a job in memoryCancel a delayed fax or polling job. Ñ5-10, 6-4
1. Fax Functions (CONTINUED)
3. SETUP  SEND
Function Description Factory Set Page
1. COVERPG  SETUPAutomatically sends the cover O F F 6-6, 7
page you programmed.
2. COVERPAGE  MSGProgram customized message for Ñ 6-6
fax cover page.
3. CONTRASTChange lightness or darkness of a AUTO 6-8
fax you are sending.
4. RESOLUTIONAllows you to change resolutions STANDARD 6-12
page by page.
5. OVERSEAS  MODEAdjusts for sometimes difficult O F F 6-9
overseas transmissions.
6. CALL  RESERVEYou can send a fax, then speak. O F F 6-9
7. DELAYED  FAXSend documents later. Ñ 6-10
8. POLLED  TXTurns Polling Transmission ON O F F 6-13
(or OFF).
9. REAL TIME TXNext Fax Only/ON/OFF OFF 6-3
0. BATCH TXSends all delayed faxes that are OFF 6-11
to the same fax number and at the
same time as one transmission. 
						

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1. Fax Functions (CONTINUED)
0. MISCELLANEOUS
Function Description Factory Set Page
1. DISTINCTIVEUse with telephone companyÕs O F F 5-12
distinctive ringing service to
register the ring pattern on the
machine.
2. CALLER IDView or print a list of the last 30 Ñ 5-13, 14
Caller IDs stored in memory.
3. COPY CONTRASTYou can make copies darker or Ñ 11-1
lighter.
4. DRUM LIFEYou can check the percentage of Ñ 17-27
drum life that remains available.
8.  REMOTE FAX OPT
Function Description Factory Set Page
1. FAX FWD/PAGINGSet machine to forward fax O F F 9-1, 2
messages
ÑORÑcall your pager.
2. FAX STORAGEStore incoming faxes in memory OFF 9-2
for remote retrieval.
3. REMOTE ACCESSSet code for retrieving faxes. 159
9-3
4. PRINT FAXPrint incoming faxes stored in Ñ 5-8
the memory.
7. PRINT REPORTS
Function Description Factory Set Page
1. XMIT REPORTO F F 10-1
2. ACT.REPORTPrint lists and reports INTERVAL:OFF 10-1
3. ALL DIALof activity. Ñ 10-1
4. TEL. INDEX(Details in Chapter 10) Ñ 10-1
5. USER SETTINGSÑ 10-1
6. MEMORY STATUSÑ 10-1 
						

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Function Description Factory Set Page
1. QUALITYSelect Normal or High print HIGH See MFC
quality. Software
Manual 1-3
2. VIDEO TYPESelect Moving or Still video MOVING See MFC
signal. Software
Manual 1-3
3. PRINT SIZESelect the size for printed video 5.75 x 4.25 See MFC
capture frames. Software
Manual 1-3
3. Video Functions (For MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only)
2. RESET PRINTER
Function Description Factory Set Page
1. FACTORY SETYou can restore the printer back Ñ 14-8
to the factory default settings.
2. HEX DUMP MODEIf you set HEX DUMP MODE, Ñ 14-8
all the PC data is printed in
hexadecimal.
1.  PRINT OPTIONS
Function Description Factory Set Page
1. INTERNAL FONTYou can print resident fonts to Ñ 14-8
check and confirm font types
2. CONFIGURATIONPrinter settings and status are Ñ 14-8
listed here.
2. Printer Functions (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700
Only) 
						

							INITIAL SETUP4 - 1
4 4
Getting Started
Setting Dialing Mode (Tone/Pulse)
Your machine comes set to accommodate tone (multi-frequency) dialing
service. If you have pulse (rotary) dialing service, you need to change the
dialing mode.
1For the FAX, press  Function, 1, 1.
For the MFC, press 
Function, 1, 1, 1.
2Use  or  to select dialing modeDIALING:TONE?
SELECT  & SETand press Set.
DIALING:PULSE?
SELECT  & SET
3Press Stop to exit.
Setting Date and Time
Your machine displays the date and time, and prints it on every fax you send.
In the event of a power failure, you may have to reset the date and time.
All other settings remain unaffected.
1For the FAX, press Function, 1, 2.
For the MFC, press 
Function, 1, 1, 2.
2Enter the last two digits of the year andYEAR:XX
ENTER & SET
press Set.
3Enter two digits for the month and press Set.MONTH:XX
ENTER & SET(For example, enter 09 for
September, or 10 for October).
4Enter two digits for the day and press Set.DAY:XX
ENTER & SET
(For example, 06).
5Enter the time in 24-hour format and press Set.TIME:XX:XX
ENTER & SET(For example, enter 15:25 for 3:25 PM).
6Press Stop.
The screen now displays the date and time you set, and displays it
whenever the machine is standing by.
Initial Setup 
						

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Setting Station ID
You can store your name, fax number, and telephone number to be printed
on all fax pages you send. See Composing Electronic Cover Page, page 6-5.
1For the FAX, press Function, 1, 3.
For the MFC, press 
Function, 1, 1, 3.
2Enter your fax number (up to 20FAX:ENTER & SET digits) and press Set.
You must enter a fax number
to proceed.
3Enter your telephone number (upTEL:
ENTER & SET
to 20 digits)  and press Set.
If your telephone number and fax
number are the same, enter the
same number again.
The number appears on Cover
pages and Call Back Messages.
4Use the dial pad to enter your nameNAME:
ENTER & SET(up to 20 characters)  and press Set.
(See Entering Text.)
5Press Stop.
The screen returns to the date and time.
 
If your Station ID has already been programmed, the screen prompts Ò1Ó
to make a change, or Ò2Ó to exit without changing.
Entering Text
When you are setting certain functions, such as the Station ID, you may
need to enter text into the machine. Most keys on the dial pad have three
or four letters printed above them. The keys for 0, # and 
 donÕt have
printed letters because they are used for special characters.
By pressing the appropriate number on the dial pad the correct number of
times, you can access the character you want.
Key once twicethree times four times five times
2AB C 2 A
3DE F 3 D
4GH I 4 G
5JK L5 J
6MN O 6 M
7PQ RS 7
8TU V8 T
9WX Y Z 9 
						

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Inserting spaces
If you want to enter a blank space, press  once between numbers and
twice between characters.
Making corrections
If you entered a letter incorrectly and want to change it, press  to move
the cursor after the last correct letter. Then press 
Clear; all letters  above
and to the right of the cursor are deleted.  Re-enter the correct text and/or
digits.  Also, you can back up and type over incorrect letters.
Repeating letters
If you need to enter a character assigned to the same key as the previous
character, press 
 to move the cursor to the right.
Special characters and symbols
Press  for (space) ! Ò # $ % & Õ ( ) * + , - . /
Press  #  for : ; < = > ? @ [ ] ^ _
Press ¯ for ƒ Ë é æ ë ‚ è … 0
NOTICE
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful
for any person to use a computer or electronic device to send any
message via a telephone fax machine unless such messages clearly
contain, in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page, or
on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and
an identification of the business or other entity or other individual
sending the message and the telephone number of the sending
machines or such business, other entity or individual.
In order to program this information into your fax machine, you
should complete the steps described on pages 4-1 and 4-2.
 
The telephone number you enter is used only for Call Back Message and
Cover Page features. 
						

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Setting Beeper Volume
You can set the beeper to LOW, HIGH or OFF. The default setting is
LOW. When the beeper is set to LOW or HIGH, the machine beeps every
time you press a key or make an error, and at the end of fax sending or
receiving.
1For the FAX, press Function, 1, 4.
For the MFC, press 
Function, 1, 1, 4.
2Press  or  to select your setting and press Set.
3Press Stop to exit.
Choosing the Handset Volume
Before you begin to use the machine, you must decide if you need to set
the handset volume to AMPLIFY:ON for a user who is hearing-impaired.
The AMPLIFY:ON volume level complies with FCC standards.
VOLUME AMPLIFY: OFF
This default setting is appropriate if none of the users are hearing-
impaired. During a conversation, users can press Volume 
 or  on the
control panel to adjust the volume to LOW or HIGH. When the handset is
replaced, the handset volume will remain until you change it again.
VOLUME AMPLIFY: ONÑTEMPORARY
This setting is appropriate if some of the users are hearing-impaired.
During a conversation, users can press Volume 
 or  on the control
panel to adjust the volume to LOW, HIGH or AMPLIFY. When the
handset is replaced, the handset volume returns to the default setting of
LOW.
VOLUME AMPLIFY:ONÑPERMANENT
Choose VOL AMPLIFY:ONÑPERMANENT if all of the users are
hearing-impaired. During a conversation, users can press Volume 
 or 
on the control panel to adjust the volume to LOW, HIGH or AMPLIFY.
When the handset is replaced, the handset volume returns to the default
setting of AMPLIFY.
When you press Volume  or  on the control panel to adjust the
volume, the display shows the setting you are choosing. Each key press
changes the volume to the next setting.
WARNING
It is important that you do not choose PERMANENT unless all the
users are hearing-impaired. Otherwise, the default setting of AMPLIFY
may damage the hearing of some users. 
						

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Setting Volume  Amplify
Please carefully read ÒChoosing the Handset Volume,Ó page 4-4 before
you do the following steps:
1For the FAX, press Function, 1, 7.
For the MFC, press 
Function, 1, 1, 7.
2If none of the users areVOL AMPLIFY:ON?
SELECT  & SET
hearing-impaired, press  or 
to select VOL AMPLIFY:OFF?
and press 
Set, then go to Step 4
ÑORÑ
If some or all of the users
are hearing-impaired, select
VOL AMPLIFY:ON? and press 
Set.
3If all the users are hearing-impaired,PERMANENT?
SELECT  & SETpress  or  to select PERMANENT?
and press 
Set
ÑORÑ
If only some of the
TEMPORARY?
SELECT  & SETusers are hearing-impaired, select
TEMPORARY? and press 
Set.
4Press Stop to exit.
Setting the Speaker Volume
You can adjust the speaker volume when your machine is on Hook.
Press Volume 
 or  to adjust the volume level. The display shows the
setting you are choosing. Each key press changes the volume to the next
setting. The new setting will remain until you change it again.
Setting the Ring Volume
You can adjust the ring volume when your machine is idle. You can turn
the ring OFF or you can select a ring volume level.
Press Volume 
 or  to adjust the volume level. With each key press, the
machine rings as you hear the current setting and the display shows the
setting you are choosing.  Each key press changes the volume to the next
setting.  The new setting will remain until you change it again.
Memory Storage
In the event of a power failure, all settings in the INITIAL SETUP,
SETUP RECEIVE, SET AUTO DIAL and REMOTE FAX OPTIONS, plus
the COVERPG SETUP and COVERPG MSG (from SETUP SEND)
functions are stored permanently. You may have to reset the date and time. 
						

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Sleep Mode
Setting the Sleep Mode reduces power consumption while the machine is
idle.  You can choose how long the machine is idle (from 00 to 99
minutes) before it drops into sleep mode.  The timer automatically resets
when the machine receives a fax or PC data, or makes a copy. The default
setting is 0 minutes.
1For the FAX, press Function, 1, 5.
For the MFC, press 
Function, 1, 1, 5.
2Use the Dial pad to enter the amount of time the machine is idle before it
drops into sleep mode (00 to 99 minutes) and press 
Set.
3Press Stop to exit.
Delayed Timer
You can set up the time of day that delayed faxes will be sent. This time
will be displayed for acceptance or you can override it in Delayed Fax.
(See Delayed Fax, page 6-10.)
1For the FAX, press Function, 1, 6.
For the MFC, press 
Function, 1, 1, 6.
2Enter the time (in 24-hour format)SET TIME=12:34
ENTER & SETthat you want delayed faxes to be
sent and press 
Set.
3Press Stop to exit.SET TIME=17:00
ENTER & SET
Turning On Automatic Daylight Savings Time
You can set the machine to change automatically for Daylight Savings
Time by resetting itself forward one hour in the Spring and backward one
hour in the Fall.
1For the FAX, press Function, 1, 9.9.AUTO DAYLIGHT
For the MFC, press Function, 1, 1, 9.
2Press  or  to select ON (or OFF)
and press 
Set.
3Press Stop to exit.