Brother MFC 9120CN User Manual

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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 and away from 
moisture, direct sunlight and heat.
Some important guidelines when selecting 
paper...

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Envelopes2
Most envelopes will be suitable for your 
machine. However, some envelopes may 
have feed and print-quality problems 
because of the way they have been made. A 
suitable envelope should have edges with 
straight, well-creased folds and the leading 
edge should not be thicker than two sheets of 
paper. The envelope should lie flat and not be 
of baggy or flimsy construction. You should 
buy quality envelopes from a supplier who 
understands that you will be using the 
envelopes in...

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• with sealing flaps that have not been folded at purchase
• with sealing flaps as shown below
 
• with each side folded as shown below
 
If you use any of the types of envelopes 
listed above, they may damage your 
machine. This damage may not be 
covered under any Brother warranty or 
service agreement.
Occasionally you may experience paper 
feed problems caused by the thickness, 
size and flap shape of the envelopes you 
are using.
 
Labels2
The machine will print on...

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Loading documents2
Using the automatic 
document feeder (ADF)2
The ADF can hold up to 35 pages and feeds 
each sheet individually. Use standard 80 gsm 
paper and always fan the pages before 
putting them in the ADF.
IMPORTANT
• DO NOT leave thick documents on the  scanner glass (Flatbed). If you do this, the 
ADF may jam.
• DO NOT use paper that is curled,  wrinkled, folded, ripped, stapled, 
paper-clipped, pasted or taped.
• DO NOT use cardboard, newspaper or  fabric with the ADF. Instead...

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Using the scanner glass 
(Flatbed)2
You can use the scanner glass to fax, copy or 
scan pages of a book one page at a time.
Documents can be up to 215.9 mm wide and 
297 mm long.
Note
To use the scanner glass, the ADF must 
be empty.
 
aLift the document cover.
bUsing the document guidelines on the 
left and top, place the document face 
down in the upper left corner of the 
scanner glass.
 
 
cClose the document cover.
IMPORTANT
If the document is a book or is thick do...

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Mode Timer3
The machine has three mode keys on the 
control panel: Fax, Scan , and  Copy. 
You can set how much time the machine 
takes after the last Copy or Scan operation to 
return to Fax mode default. If you choose 
Off , the machine will stay in the mode you 
used last. 
This setting also sets the time the machine 
will change from individual user to the Public 
mode when using Secure Function Lock. 
(See  Switching Users  on page 32.)
 
aPress Menu, 1, 1.
bPress  a or  b to choose  0 Sec,...

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Volume settings3
Ring volume3
You can choose a range of ring volume 
levels, from High to Off .
While in Fax mode press   or   to adjust 
the volume level. The LCD will show the 
current setting, and each key press will 
change the volume to the next level. The 
machine will keep the new setting until you 
change it.
You can also change the ring volume through 
the menu:
aPress  Menu, 1, 3,  1.
bPress  a or  b to choose  Off, Low , Med  or 
High .
Press  OK.
cPress  Stop/Exit .
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Set Daylight Saving 
Time
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You can set the machine to change for 
Daylight Saving Time. If you choose  On, it will 
reset the time forward one hour and if you 
choose  Off, it will reset the time backward 
one hour.
aPress  Menu, 1, 4.
bPress  a or  b to choose  On or  Off .
Press  OK.
cPress  Stop/Exit .
Ecology features3
Toner Save3
You can save toner using this feature. When 
you set Toner Save to  On, prints appear 
lighter. The default setting is  Off.
a Press  Menu, 1,  5, 1.
bPress...

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LCD Contrast3
You can change the contrast to make the 
LCD look lighter or darker.
aPress Menu, 1, 6.
bPress  a to make the LCD darker. Or, 
press  b to make the LCD lighter.
Press  OK.
cPress  Stop/Exit .
Dial Prefix3
The Dial Prefix setting will automatically dial a 
predefined number before every fax number 
you dial. For example: If your telephone 
system requires a 9 to dial an outside number 
use this setting to automatically dial 9 for 
every fax you send.
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Changing the prefix number3
a(for New Zealand) Press  Menu, 0, 5.
Press  Menu, 0, 6.
bDo one of the following:
„ To change the prefix number, 
press 1.
„ To exit without making a change, 
press  2. Go to step d.
cEnter a new prefix number using the dial 
pad (up to 5 digits), press  OK.
dPress  Stop/Exit .