Brother MFC 9120CN User Manual

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Important Information for Some CountriesA
Important Safety InstructionsA
1 Read all of these instructions.
2 Save them for later reference.
3 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
4 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning the outside of the machine and the scanner glass. DO NOT use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
5 DO NOT place this product near water.
6 DO NOT place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table....

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17 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to Authorized Service Personnel under the following conditions:
„ If the power cord is damaged or frayed.
„ If the product has been spilled by liquid.
„ If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
„ If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. 
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Incorrect 
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will...

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Libtiff Copyright and LicenseA
Use and Copyright
Copyright© 1988-1997 Sam Leffler
Copyright© 1991-1997 Silicon Graphics, Inc.
Permission to use, copy, modify, distribute, and sell this software and its documentation for any 
purpose is hereby granted without fee, provided that (i) the above copyright notices and this 
permission notice appear in all copies of the software and related documentation, and (ii) the 
names of Sam Leffler and Silicon Graphics may not be used in any...

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TrademarksA
The Brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
Multi-Function Link is a registered trademark of Brother International Corporation.
Adobe, Flash, Illustrator, PageMaker, Photoshop, PostScript and PostScript 3 are either 
registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or 
other countries.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Server and Internet Explorer are registered...

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Memory boardB
This machine has 64 MB of standard memory 
and one slot for optional memory expansion. 
You can expand the memory up to 576 MB by 
installing dual in-line memory modules 
(SO-DIMMs). When you add the optional 
memory, it increases the performance for 
both copier and printer operations.
In general, the machine uses 
industry-standard SO-DIMM with the 
following specifications:
Type: 144 pin and 64 bit output
CAS latency: 2
Clock frequency: 100 MHz or more
Capacity: 64, 128, 256 or...

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eHold the SO-DIMM by the edges and 
align the notches in the SO-DIMM with 
the protrusions in the slot. Insert the 
SO-DIMM diagonally (1), then tilt it 
toward the interface board until it clicks 
into place (2).
 
fPut the metal (2) and then the plastic (1)  
SO-DIMM covers back on.
 
gPlug the machine’s power cord back into 
the electrical socket first, and then 
connect the interface cable. 
hPlug in the telephone line cord. Turn on 
the machine’s power switch.
Note
To make sure that you have...

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TroubleshootingC
If you think there is a problem with your machine, check the chart below and follow the 
troubleshooting tips.
Most problems can be easily resolved by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother 
Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. 
Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/
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If you are having difficulty with your machineC
If you think there is a problem with the way your faxes look, make a copy first. If the copy looks 
good, the problem may...

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Telephone line or connections
DifficultiesSuggestions
Dialling does not work. Check for a dial tone. (Not available in New Zealand) Change  Tone/Pulse setting. (See the  Quick 
Setup Guide .)
Check all line cord connections.
Check that the machine is plugged in and switched on.
If an external phone is connected to the machine, send a manual fax by lifting the 
handset of the external telephone and dialling the number. Wait to hear the fax 
receiving tones before pressing  Mono Start or Colour Start...

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Cannot receive a fax.
(continued)Another device or service at your location may be answering the call before your 
Brother machine answers. To test this, lower the ring delay setting:
„ If the answer mode is set to  Fax Only or Fax/Tel , reduce the ring delay to 
1 ring. (See  Ring Delay on page 48.)
„ If the answer mode is set to  External TAD, reduce the number of rings 
programmed on your answering machine to 2.
„ If the answer mode is set to  Manual, DO...

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Sending faxes
DifficultiesSuggestions
Poor sending quality. Try changing your resolution to  Fine or S.Fine . Make a copy to check your 
machine’s scanner operation. If the copy quality is not good, clean the scanner. 
(See  Cleaning the scanner glass  on page 156.)
Transmission Verification Report 
says  RESULT:ERROR .There is probably temporary noise or static on the line. Try sending the fax again. 
If you are sending a PC Fax message and get 
RESULT:ERROR on the 
Transmission Verification...