Brother MFC 8880DN User Manual

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Note
When the power switch is off or the machine is in Sleep mode, the LED is off. 
  
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.
 

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Loading paper and 
print media
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The machine can feed paper from the 
standard paper tray, optional lower tray or 
multi-purpose tray.
When you put paper into the paper tray, note 
the following:
„If your application software supports 
paper size selection on the print menu, 
you can select it through the software. If 
your application software does not 
support it, you can set the paper size in 
the printer driver or by using the control 
panel buttons.
Loading paper in the standard 
paper tray2...

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cFan the stack of paper well to avoid 
paper jams and misfeeds.
 
dPut paper in the tray, and make sure that 
the paper is below the maximum paper 
mark (1). The side to be printed on must 
be face down.
 
IMPORTANT
Make sure the paper guides touch the 
sides of the paper.
 
ePut the paper tray firmly back in the 
machine. Make sure that it is completely 
inserted into the machine.
fFold out the support flap (1) to prevent 
paper from sliding off the face-down 
output tray.
 
Loading paper...

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bOpen the MP tray and lower it gently. 
cPull out the MP tray support (1) and 
unfold the flap (2).
 
dWhile pressing the paper side guide 
release lever, slide the paper guides to 
fit the width of the paper that you are 
going to use.
IMPORTANT
Make sure the paper guides touch the 
sides of the paper.
 
ePut the envelopes (up to 3), thick paper, 
labels or transparencies in the MP tray 
with the top edge first and the print side 
face up. Make sure that the paper stays...

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Unprintable area2
Unprintable area for faxes and copies2
The figures below show unprintable areas.
Note
(For copies) This unprintable area shown above is for a single copy or a 1 in 1 copy using A4 
size paper. The unprintable area changes with the paper size.
 
Unprintable area when printing from a computer2
When using the printer driver the printable area is smaller than the paper size, as shown below.
Note
The unprintable area shown above is for A4 size paper. The unprintable area changes...

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Acceptable paper and 
other print 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 print 
media: thin paper, plain paper, thick paper, 
bond paper, recycled paper, transparencies, 
labels or envelopes.
For best results, follow the instructions below:
„Use paper made for plain paper copying. 
„Use paper that is 60 to 105 g/m
2.
„Use labels and transparencies which are 
designed for use in laser machines.
„DO...

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Type and size of paper2
The machine loads paper from the installed 
standard paper tray, optional lower tray or 
multi-purpose tray.
Standard paper tray2
Since the standard paper tray is a universal 
type, you can use any of the paper sizes (one 
paper type and size at a time) listed in the 
table in Paper capacity of the paper trays 
on page 16. The standard paper tray can 
hold up to 250 sheets of Letter/A4 size paper 
(80 g/m
2). Paper can be loaded up to the 
maximum paper mark on the...

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Recommended paper specifications2
The following paper specifications are suitable for this machine.
Handling and using special 
paper2
The machine is designed to work well with 
most types of xerographic and bond paper. 
However, some paper variables may have an 
effect on print quality or handling reliability. 
Always test samples of paper before 
purchasing to ensure desirable performance. 
Store paper in its original packaging and keep 
it sealed. Keep the paper flat...

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Types of paper to avoid2
IMPORTANT
Some types of paper may not perform well 
or may cause damage to your machine.
DO NOT use paper:
• that is highly textured
• that is extremely smooth or shiny
• that is curled or warped
 
12mm
• that is coated or has a chemical finish
• that is damaged, creased or folded
• that exceeds the recommended weight 
specification in this guide
• with tabs and staples
• with letterheads using low temperature 
dyes or thermography
• that is multipart or carbonless
•...

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Types of envelopes to avoid2
IMPORTANT
DO NOT use envelopes:
• that are damaged, curled, wrinkled or 
an unusual shape
• that are extremely shiny or textured
• with clasps, staples, snaps or tie 
strings
• with self-adhesive closures
• that are of a baggy construction
• that are not sharply creased
• that are embossed (have raised writing 
on them)
• that were previously printed by a laser 
machine
• that are pre-printed on the inside
• that cannot be arranged neatly when...