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MFC-8500
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WNER’S MANU
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Summary of Contents for Brother MFC-8500:
Zle MFC MFC8500 US_PDF
1
Brother Numbers
3
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
3
For Customer Service
3
Dealers/Service Centers (USA Only)
3
Service Centers (Canada Only)
3
Ordering Accessories and Supplies
4
Quick Reference Guide
9
Sending Faxes
9
Automatic Transmission
9
Sending a Cover Page
9
Real Time Transmission
9
Receiving Faxes
9
Select Receive Mode
9
Manual Reception
9
Storing Numbers
10
Storing One Touch Dial Numbers
10
Storing Speed Dial Numbers
10
Telephone Operation
10
One Touch Dialing/ Speed Dialing
10
Search/Speed Dial
10
Making Copies
10
Making a Single Copy
10
Sorting Multiple Copies
10
Table of Contents
11
1 Introduction
23
Using This Manual
23
Finding Information
23
Conventions Used in this Manual
23
Test Sheet Procedure and Product Registration (For USA Only)
24
To Complete Your MFC-8500 Registration On-Line (For USA Only)
24
MFC-8500 Control Panel Overview
25
About Fax Machines
27
Custom Features
27
Do You Have Voice Mail on the Phone Line?
27
Why Should There Be Trouble?
27
How Can You Avoid Possible Problems?
27
Fax Tones and Handshake
28
ECM (Error Correction Mode)
28
2 Assembly and Connections
29
Packing List
29
Choosing a Location
30
Assembly
31
Installing the Drum Unit Assembly (with Toner Cartridge)
31
Attaching the Trays
32
Connecting Paper Cassette #2 (Option)
32
Manual Feed Slot
33
Paper
34
Acceptable Paper
34
Paper Capacity of Paper Cassette
34
Paper Specification for the Cassette
35
Manual Feed Slot
35
Loading Paper in Multi-purpose Paper Cassette
36
Connections
37
Connecting the Machine
37
Connecting an External Telephone
38
Connecting an External TAD (Telephone Answering Device)
38
Sequence
38
Connections
38
Recording Outgoing Message (OGM) on External TAD
39
Special Line Considerations
40
Roll Over Phone Lines
40
Two-Line Phone System
40
Converting Telephone Wall Outlets
40
Installing Machine, External Two-Line TAD, and Two-Line Telephone
41
Multi-Line Connections (PBX)
42
If you are installing the machine to work with a PBX:
42
Custom Features on Your Phone Line
42
Custom Features on a Signal Line
42
3 On-Screen Programming
43
User-Friendly Programming
43
Menu Mode
43
Menu Selection Table
44
4 Initial Setup
49
Getting Started
49
Setting Paper Size
49
Turning on Cassette #2 (Option)
49
Setting Cassette Usage
50
Setting Date and Time
50
Setting Station ID
51
Entering Text
51
Inserting Spaces
52
Making Corrections
52
Repeating Letters
52
Special Characters and Symbols
52
Setting the Ring Volume
53
Setting the Beeper Volume
53
Setting the Speaker Volume
53
Setting the Handset Volume
54
Choosing the Handset Volume (For Volume Amplify)
54
Setting Volume Amplify (For the Hearing-Impaired)
55
Memory Storage
55
Turning On Automatic Daylight Savings Time
55
Toner Save
56
Sleep Mode
56
Setting Tone/Pulse Dialing Mode (For Canada Only)
56
5 Setup Receive
57
Basic Receiving Operations
57
Selecting Receive Mode
57
Setting Ring Delay
58
Setting F/T Ring Time (For FAX/TEL Mode Only)
58
Easy Receive
59
Printing a Reduced Incoming Document
59
Setting the Print Density
60
Advanced Receiving Operations
61
Operation from Extension Telephone or External Telephone
61
For FAX/TEL Mode Only
61
Changing Remote Codes
61
Printing a Fax in Memory
62
Polling
62
Setting Up Polling Receive
63
Setting Up Sequential Polling Receive
63
Canceling a Scheduled Job
64
Setting Multi-Function Link® Pro Mode
64
6 Setup Send
65
Before You Begin
65
Using the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder)
65
Sending Faxes with Multiple Settings
66
Manual Transmission
66
Automatic Transmission
66
Manual and Automatic Fax Redial
66
Dual Access
67
Real Time Transmission
67
Checking the Jobs Status
68
Canceling a Job While Scanning the Document
68
Canceling Jobs in Memory
68
Basic Sending Operations
69
Contrast
69
Fax Resolution
69
Composing Electronic Cover Page
70
Composing Your Own Comments
71
Cover Page for the Next Fax Only
71
Always Send Cover Page
72
Using a Printed Cover Page
72
Advanced Sending Operations
73
Overseas Mode
73
Delayed Timer
73
Delayed Fax
74
Delayed Batch Transmission
74
Setting Up Polling Transmit
75
7 Auto Dial Numbers and Dialing Options
76
Storing Numbers for Easy Dialing
76
Storing One Touch Dial Numbers
76
Storing Speed Dial Numbers
77
Changing One Touch and Speed Dial Numbers
77
Setting Up Groups for Broadcasting
78
Dialing Options
79
Manual Dialing
79
Search
79
Speed Dialing
80
One Touch Dialing
80
Broadcasting
81
Access Codes and Credit Card Numbers
82
Pause
82
Hold
82
Redial
82
Tone/Pulse (For Canada Only)
82
8 Telephone Services
83
Custom Features
83
Distinctive Ring
83
What Does Your Telephone Company’s “Distinctive Ring” Do?
83
What Does Brother’s “Distinctive Ring” Do?
83
Do You Have Voice Mail?
84
Before You Choose the Ring Pattern to Register
84
VERY IMPORTANT
85
Registering the Distinctive Ring Pattern
85
Caller ID
85
Viewing Caller ID List
86
Clearing a Caller ID Stored in Memory
86
Printing Caller ID List
86
Call Waiting Caller ID
86
CallManage (For USA Only)
87
Registration with CallManage Requires Changing Your Carrier Selection
87
Sending a Fax Using CallManage (For Domestic and International Long Distance Calls Only!)
88
Placing a Long Distance Telephone Call Using CallManage
88
Customer Support
88
Disclaimer
88
9 Remote Fax Options
89
Fax Forwarding/Paging
89
Programming a Fax Forwarding Number
89
Programming a Paging Number
90
Setting Fax Storage
91
Backup Print
91
Changing Remote Retrieval Access Code
91
Remote Retrieval
92
Using Remote Retrieval Access Code
92
Remote Commands
93
Retrieving Fax Messages
94
Changing Fax Forwarding Number
94
10 Printing Reports
95
MFC Settings and Activity
95
Customizing the Transmission Verification Report
95
Setting the Fax Activity Report Interval
95
Using the Reports Key
96
To Print a Report
96
11 Making Copies
97
Using Your Machine as a Copier
97
Making a Single Copy
97
Making Multiple Copies
97
Out of Memory Message
97
Temporary Copy Settings
98
Copying Using Multiple Settings
98
Using the Enlarge and Reduce Keys
99
Using the Options Key
100
Copy Mode (Type of Original)
100
Copy Contrast
100
Sorting Multiple Copies
101
Special Copy Options
101
Changing Default Copy Settings
102
Copy Mode (Type of Original)
102
Copy Contrast
102
12 For DOS Users
103
How to Use the Brother Machine with Your DOS Application Software
103
What Does the Remote Printer Console Do?
103
Remote Printer Console Main Program
103
Installing the Remote Printer Console
104
Using the Remote Printer Console Main Program
105
Remote Printer Console
106
Current Printer Status Information
106
Printer Setup Category
106
Print Setup Section
106
Page Setup Section
107
Font Configuration
107
Other Configuration
108
Console Configuration Category
108
13 Using Brother Machine as a Printer
109
Special Printing Features
109
Windows® Printing
109
Popular Printer Emulation Support
109
Remote Printer Console Program for DOS
109
Bi-directional Parallel Interface
109
Enhanced Memory Management
109
Printing from Your PC
110
Multi-purpose Paper Cassette
110
Two-Sided Printing (Manual Duplexing)
110
Front Output Bin
111
Manual Feed Slot
111
Loading One Sheet of Paper
112
Loading More than One Sheet of Paper
112
Printing on Thicker Paper and Card Stock
113
Simultaneous Printing/Faxing
114
Choosing Acceptable Paper
114
Printer Operations
115
Reset Key
115
Printing the Internal Font List
115
Printing the Print Configuration List
115
Restoring Factory Default Settings
115
14 Printer Driver Settings (For Windows® Only)
116
Using the Brother MFC-8500 Printer Driver
116
Features in the PCL Printer Driver (For Windows® Users Only)
116
Basic Tab
117
Paper Size
118
Multiple Page
118
Border Line
118
Orientation
118
Copies
118
Collate
119
Media Type
119
Advanced Tab
120
Print Quality
120
Resolution
120
Toner Save
120
Print Setting (For Windows® 95/98/98SE/Me Users Only)
121
Duplex Printing
121
Manual Duplex
121
Binding Offset
121
Watermark
122
Print Watermark
122
In background
122
Watermark Text
123
Watermark Bitmap
123
Position
123
Page Setting
124
Device Options
125
Quick Print Setup
126
Administrator (For Windows® 95/98/98SE/Me Users Only)
126
Print Date & Time
127
Accessories Tab
128
Paper Source Setting
128
Default Source
128
Available Options
128
Support
129
Brother Solutions Center
129
Web Update
129
Check Setting
129
Features in the Printer Driver (For Windows® 2000)
130
General Tab
130
Printing Preferences
130
Layout Tab
131
*1 Orientation
131
*2 Pages Per Sheet
132
Paper/Quality Tab
132
*1 Paper Source
132
*2 Media
133
Advanced Options
133
*1 Paper /Output
133
*2 Graphic
134
*3 Document Options
134
Device Settings Tab
135
Installable Options
135
15 Using the Windows®-Based Brother MFL-Pro Control Center
136
Brother Control Center
136
AutoLoad the Brother Control Center
136
How to Turn Off AutoLoad
137
Using the Scan Keys
137
Using the Control Panel Keys
137
Scan Image
138
Scan/OCR
138
Scan to E-mail
138
Brother Control Center Features
139
Auto Configuration
139
Scanning Operations
139
Copy Operations
140
PC Fax Operation
140
Scanner Settings for Scan, Copy and PC Fax Buttons
140
Global Settings
140
Setting Up the Scanner Configurations
141
To Access the Scanner Configuration Screen:
141
Perform an Operation from the Control Center Screen
141
Scan to File
142
Scanner Settings
142
Destination Folder
143
Scan to E-mail
143
Scanner Settings
144
E-mail Application
144
File Attachments
144
Conversion Options
145
Format
145
Show QuickSend Menu
145
QuickSend List
145
Scan to Word Processor
146
Scanner Settings
146
Word Processor
147
User-Defined Button
148
Scanner Settings
148
Target Application
148
Copy
149
Scanner Settings
149
Copy Settings
149
Send a Fax
150
Scanner Settings
150
Fax Settings
150
16 Using ScanSoft™ PaperPort® for Brother and ScanSoft™ TextBridge®
151
Using ScanSoft™ PaperPort® and TextBridge®
151
Viewing Items in ScanSoft™ PaperPort® for Brother
152
Organizing Your Items in Folders
152
Links to Many Other Applications
153
Using ScanSoft™ TextBridge® OCR (Converting Image Text to Text You Can Edit)
153
Importing Items from Other Applications
153
Exporting Items in Other Formats
154
Exporting an Image File
154
Accessing the Scanner
154
Scanning a Document into Your PC
155
Settings in the Scanner Window
155
Image
155
Contrast
156
Custom
156
PreScanning an Image
157
17 Setting Up and Using PC FAX (For Windows® Only)
158
Introduction
158
Brother Resource Manager
158
MFC Remote Setup
159
PC FAX Sending (For Windows® Only)
160
Setting Up User Information
160
Setting Up Sending
161
Outside line access
161
Include header
161
Address Book file
161
User interface
162
Simple Style
162
Facsimile Style
162
Setting Up Speed Dial
163
The Address Book
164
Setting Up a Member in the Address Book
165
Setting Up a Group for Broadcasting
166
Editing Member Information
166
Deleting a Member or Group
167
Exporting the Address Book
167
Importing to the Address Book
168
Setting Up Cover Page
169
To
170
From
170
Comment
170
Select Cover Page Form
170
Import BMP file
170
Count Cover Page
170
Sending a File as a PC-FAX Using the Simple Style
171
Sending a File as a PC-FAX Using the Facsimile Style
172
Setting Up PC FAX Receiving
173
Setting Up Your MFC
173
Running PC FAX Receiving
173
Setting Up Your PC
174
Viewing New PC FAX Messages
174
18 Using Automatic E-Mail Printing
175
For Windows® 95, 98, 98SE, Me Only
175
Main Features
175
To Access the On-Line Documentation
175
To Install Automatic E-mail Printing (Optional Application):
175
19 Using the Brother MFC with a New Power Macintosh® G3, G4 or iMac™/iBook
176
Set up Your USB Equipped Apple® Macintosh® G3,G4, iMac™ or iBook with Mac OS 8.5/8.51/8.6/9.0/9.0...
176
Using Brother Printer Driver with Your Apple® Macintosh®
176
Sending a Fax from Your Macintosh® Application
178
Setting Up Your Address Book
180
Adding a New Member
180
Adding a New Group
181
Using Brother TWAIN Scanner Driver with Your Apple® Macintosh®
182
Accessing the Scanner
183
Scanning a Document into Your Macintosh G3, G4 or iMac
183
Settings in the Scanner Window
184
Image
184
Scanning Area
184
Business Card Size
185
Miscellaneous
185
Contrast
185
PreScanning an Image
186
20 Optional Accessories
187
Paper Cassette #2 (Option)
187
21 Important Information
188
Standard Telephone and FCC Notices
188
Laser Safety
189
FDA Regulations
189
Manufactured
189
Important—About the Interface Cable
190
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only)
190
Important
191
Industry Canada Compliance Statement (For Canada Only)
191
Warranty
191
International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement
191
Important Safety Instructions
191
Trademarks
193
22 Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance
194
Troubleshooting
194
Error Messages
194
Document Jam
197
Paper Jam
197
Paper is Jammed in the Multi-purpose Paper Cassette
198
Paper is Jammed near the Drum Unit
198
Paper is Jammed in the Fuser Unit
198
If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine
199
Packing and Shipping the Machine
206
Routine Maintenance
209
Cleaning the Document Scanner
209
Cleaning the Printer
209
Cleaning the Drum Unit
210
Replacing the Toner Cartridge
211
Toner Empty Indicator
211
Replacing the Drum Unit
214
Checking the Drum Life
215
Glossary
216
Specifications
220
Product Description
220
Fax
220
Printer
221
Computer Requirement
222
Electrical and Environment
222
Parallel Interface Specifications
223
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface Specifications
223
Resident Fonts
223
Symbol Sets/Character Sets
224
Index
226
Remote Retrieval Access Card
231
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Zle MFC MFC8500 US_PDF
1
Brother Numbers
3
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
3
For Customer Service
3
Dealers/Service Centers (USA Only)
3
Service Centers (Canada Only)
3
Ordering Accessories and Supplies
4
Quick Reference Guide
9
Sending Faxes
9
Automatic Transmission
9
Sending a Cover Page
9
Real Time Transmission
9
Receiving Faxes
9
Select Receive Mode
9
Manual Reception
9
Storing Numbers
10
Storing One Touch Dial Numbers
10
Storing Speed Dial Numbers
10
Telephone Operation
10
One Touch Dialing/ Speed Dialing
10
Search/Speed Dial
10
Making Copies
10
Making a Single Copy
10
Sorting Multiple Copies
10
Table of Contents
11
1 Introduction
23
Using This Manual
23
Finding Information
23
Conventions Used in this Manual
23
Test Sheet Procedure and Product Registration (For USA Only)
24
To Complete Your MFC-8500 Registration On-Line (For USA Only)
24
MFC-8500 Control Panel Overview
25
About Fax Machines
27
Custom Features
27
Do You Have Voice Mail on the Phone Line?
27
Why Should There Be Trouble?
27
How Can You Avoid Possible Problems?
27
Fax Tones and Handshake
28
ECM (Error Correction Mode)
28
2 Assembly and Connections
29
Packing List
29
Choosing a Location
30
Assembly
31
Installing the Drum Unit Assembly (with Toner Cartridge)
31
Attaching the Trays
32
Connecting Paper Cassette #2 (Option)
32
Manual Feed Slot
33
Paper
34
Acceptable Paper
34
Paper Capacity of Paper Cassette
34
Paper Specification for the Cassette
35
Manual Feed Slot
35
Loading Paper in Multi-purpose Paper Cassette
36
Connections
37
Connecting the Machine
37
Connecting an External Telephone
38
Connecting an External TAD (Telephone Answering Device)
38
Sequence
38
Connections
38
Recording Outgoing Message (OGM) on External TAD
39
Special Line Considerations
40
Roll Over Phone Lines
40
Two-Line Phone System
40
Converting Telephone Wall Outlets
40
Installing Machine, External Two-Line TAD, and Two-Line Telephone
41
Multi-Line Connections (PBX)
42
If you are installing the machine to work with a PBX:
42
Custom Features on Your Phone Line
42
Custom Features on a Signal Line
42
3 On-Screen Programming
43
User-Friendly Programming
43
Menu Mode
43
Menu Selection Table
44
4 Initial Setup
49
Getting Started
49
Setting Paper Size
49
Turning on Cassette #2 (Option)
49
Setting Cassette Usage
50
Setting Date and Time
50
Setting Station ID
51
Entering Text
51
Inserting Spaces
52
Making Corrections
52
Repeating Letters
52
Special Characters and Symbols
52
Setting the Ring Volume
53
Setting the Beeper Volume
53
Setting the Speaker Volume
53
Setting the Handset Volume
54
Choosing the Handset Volume (For Volume Amplify)
54
Setting Volume Amplify (For the Hearing-Impaired)
55
Memory Storage
55
Turning On Automatic Daylight Savings Time
55
Toner Save
56
Sleep Mode
56
Setting Tone/Pulse Dialing Mode (For Canada Only)
56
5 Setup Receive
57
Basic Receiving Operations
57
Selecting Receive Mode
57
Setting Ring Delay
58
Setting F/T Ring Time (For FAX/TEL Mode Only)
58
Easy Receive
59
Printing a Reduced Incoming Document
59
Setting the Print Density
60
Advanced Receiving Operations
61
Operation from Extension Telephone or External Telephone
61
For FAX/TEL Mode Only
61
Changing Remote Codes
61
Printing a Fax in Memory
62
Polling
62
Setting Up Polling Receive
63
Setting Up Sequential Polling Receive
63
Canceling a Scheduled Job
64
Setting Multi-Function Link® Pro Mode
64
6 Setup Send
65
Before You Begin
65
Using the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder)
65
Sending Faxes with Multiple Settings
66
Manual Transmission
66
Automatic Transmission
66
Manual and Automatic Fax Redial
66
Dual Access
67
Real Time Transmission
67
Checking the Jobs Status
68
Canceling a Job While Scanning the Document
68
Canceling Jobs in Memory
68
Basic Sending Operations
69
Contrast
69
Fax Resolution
69
Composing Electronic Cover Page
70
Composing Your Own Comments
71
Cover Page for the Next Fax Only
71
Always Send Cover Page
72
Using a Printed Cover Page
72
Advanced Sending Operations
73
Overseas Mode
73
Delayed Timer
73
Delayed Fax
74
Delayed Batch Transmission
74
Setting Up Polling Transmit
75
7 Auto Dial Numbers and Dialing Options
76
Storing Numbers for Easy Dialing
76
Storing One Touch Dial Numbers
76
Storing Speed Dial Numbers
77
Changing One Touch and Speed Dial Numbers
77
Setting Up Groups for Broadcasting
78
Dialing Options
79
Manual Dialing
79
Search
79
Speed Dialing
80
One Touch Dialing
80
Broadcasting
81
Access Codes and Credit Card Numbers
82
Pause
82
Hold
82
Redial
82
Tone/Pulse (For Canada Only)
82
8 Telephone Services
83
Custom Features
83
Distinctive Ring
83
What Does Your Telephone Company’s “Distinctive Ring” Do?
83
What Does Brother’s “Distinctive Ring” Do?
83
Do You Have Voice Mail?
84
Before You Choose the Ring Pattern to Register
84
VERY IMPORTANT
85
Registering the Distinctive Ring Pattern
85
Caller ID
85
Viewing Caller ID List
86
Clearing a Caller ID Stored in Memory
86
Printing Caller ID List
86
Call Waiting Caller ID
86
CallManage (For USA Only)
87
Registration with CallManage Requires Changing Your Carrier Selection
87
Sending a Fax Using CallManage (For Domestic and International Long Distance Calls Only!)
88
Placing a Long Distance Telephone Call Using CallManage
88
Customer Support
88
Disclaimer
88
9 Remote Fax Options
89
Fax Forwarding/Paging
89
Programming a Fax Forwarding Number
89
Programming a Paging Number
90
Setting Fax Storage
91
Backup Print
91
Changing Remote Retrieval Access Code
91
Remote Retrieval
92
Using Remote Retrieval Access Code
92
Remote Commands
93
Retrieving Fax Messages
94
Changing Fax Forwarding Number
94
10 Printing Reports
95
MFC Settings and Activity
95
Customizing the Transmission Verification Report
95
Setting the Fax Activity Report Interval
95
Using the Reports Key
96
To Print a Report
96
11 Making Copies
97
Using Your Machine as a Copier
97
Making a Single Copy
97
Making Multiple Copies
97
Out of Memory Message
97
Temporary Copy Settings
98
Copying Using Multiple Settings
98
Using the Enlarge and Reduce Keys
99
Using the Options Key
100
Copy Mode (Type of Original)
100
Copy Contrast
100
Sorting Multiple Copies
101
Special Copy Options
101
Changing Default Copy Settings
102
Copy Mode (Type of Original)
102
Copy Contrast
102
12 For DOS Users
103
How to Use the Brother Machine with Your DOS Application Software
103
What Does the Remote Printer Console Do?
103
Remote Printer Console Main Program
103
Installing the Remote Printer Console
104
Using the Remote Printer Console Main Program
105
Remote Printer Console
106
Current Printer Status Information
106
Printer Setup Category
106
Print Setup Section
106
Page Setup Section
107
Font Configuration
107
Other Configuration
108
Console Configuration Category
108
13 Using Brother Machine as a Printer
109
Special Printing Features
109
Windows® Printing
109
Popular Printer Emulation Support
109
Remote Printer Console Program for DOS
109
Bi-directional Parallel Interface
109
Enhanced Memory Management
109
Printing from Your PC
110
Multi-purpose Paper Cassette
110
Two-Sided Printing (Manual Duplexing)
110
Front Output Bin
111
Manual Feed Slot
111
Loading One Sheet of Paper
112
Loading More than One Sheet of Paper
112
Printing on Thicker Paper and Card Stock
113
Simultaneous Printing/Faxing
114
Choosing Acceptable Paper
114
Printer Operations
115
Reset Key
115
Printing the Internal Font List
115
Printing the Print Configuration List
115
Restoring Factory Default Settings
115
14 Printer Driver Settings (For Windows® Only)
116
Using the Brother MFC-8500 Printer Driver
116
Features in the PCL Printer Driver (For Windows® Users Only)
116
Basic Tab
117
Paper Size
118
Multiple Page
118
Border Line
118
Orientation
118
Copies
118
Collate
119
Media Type
119
Advanced Tab
120
Print Quality
120
Resolution
120
Toner Save
120
Print Setting (For Windows® 95/98/98SE/Me Users Only)
121
Duplex Printing
121
Manual Duplex
121
Binding Offset
121
Watermark
122
Print Watermark
122
In background
122
Watermark Text
123
Watermark Bitmap
123
Position
123
Page Setting
124
Device Options
125
Quick Print Setup
126
Administrator (For Windows® 95/98/98SE/Me Users Only)
126
Print Date & Time
127
Accessories Tab
128
Paper Source Setting
128
Default Source
128
Available Options
128
Support
129
Brother Solutions Center
129
Web Update
129
Check Setting
129
Features in the Printer Driver (For Windows® 2000)
130
General Tab
130
Printing Preferences
130
Layout Tab
131
*1 Orientation
131
*2 Pages Per Sheet
132
Paper/Quality Tab
132
*1 Paper Source
132
*2 Media
133
Advanced Options
133
*1 Paper /Output
133
*2 Graphic
134
*3 Document Options
134
Device Settings Tab
135
Installable Options
135
15 Using the Windows®-Based Brother MFL-Pro Control Center
136
Brother Control Center
136
AutoLoad the Brother Control Center
136
How to Turn Off AutoLoad
137
Using the Scan Keys
137
Using the Control Panel Keys
137
Scan Image
138
Scan/OCR
138
Scan to E-mail
138
Brother Control Center Features
139
Auto Configuration
139
Scanning Operations
139
Copy Operations
140
PC Fax Operation
140
Scanner Settings for Scan, Copy and PC Fax Buttons
140
Global Settings
140
Setting Up the Scanner Configurations
141
To Access the Scanner Configuration Screen:
141
Perform an Operation from the Control Center Screen
141
Scan to File
142
Scanner Settings
142
Destination Folder
143
Scan to E-mail
143
Scanner Settings
144
E-mail Application
144
File Attachments
144
Conversion Options
145
Format
145
Show QuickSend Menu
145
QuickSend List
145
Scan to Word Processor
146
Scanner Settings
146
Word Processor
147
User-Defined Button
148
Scanner Settings
148
Target Application
148
Copy
149
Scanner Settings
149
Copy Settings
149
Send a Fax
150
Scanner Settings
150
Fax Settings
150
16 Using ScanSoft™ PaperPort® for Brother and ScanSoft™ TextBridge®
151
Using ScanSoft™ PaperPort® and TextBridge®
151
Viewing Items in ScanSoft™ PaperPort® for Brother
152
Organizing Your Items in Folders
152
Links to Many Other Applications
153
Using ScanSoft™ TextBridge® OCR (Converting Image Text to Text You Can Edit)
153
Importing Items from Other Applications
153
Exporting Items in Other Formats
154
Exporting an Image File
154
Accessing the Scanner
154
Scanning a Document into Your PC
155
Settings in the Scanner Window
155
Image
155
Contrast
156
Custom
156
PreScanning an Image
157
17 Setting Up and Using PC FAX (For Windows® Only)
158
Introduction
158
Brother Resource Manager
158
MFC Remote Setup
159
PC FAX Sending (For Windows® Only)
160
Setting Up User Information
160
Setting Up Sending
161
Outside line access
161
Include header
161
Address Book file
161
User interface
162
Simple Style
162
Facsimile Style
162
Setting Up Speed Dial
163
The Address Book
164
Setting Up a Member in the Address Book
165
Setting Up a Group for Broadcasting
166
Editing Member Information
166
Deleting a Member or Group
167
Exporting the Address Book
167
Importing to the Address Book
168
Setting Up Cover Page
169
To
170
From
170
Comment
170
Select Cover Page Form
170
Import BMP file
170
Count Cover Page
170
Sending a File as a PC-FAX Using the Simple Style
171
Sending a File as a PC-FAX Using the Facsimile Style
172
Setting Up PC FAX Receiving
173
Setting Up Your MFC
173
Running PC FAX Receiving
173
Setting Up Your PC
174
Viewing New PC FAX Messages
174
18 Using Automatic E-Mail Printing
175
For Windows® 95, 98, 98SE, Me Only
175
Main Features
175
To Access the On-Line Documentation
175
To Install Automatic E-mail Printing (Optional Application):
175
19 Using the Brother MFC with a New Power Macintosh® G3, G4 or iMac™/iBook
176
Set up Your USB Equipped Apple® Macintosh® G3,G4, iMac™ or iBook with Mac OS 8.5/8.51/8.6/9.0/9.0...
176
Using Brother Printer Driver with Your Apple® Macintosh®
176
Sending a Fax from Your Macintosh® Application
178
Setting Up Your Address Book
180
Adding a New Member
180
Adding a New Group
181
Using Brother TWAIN Scanner Driver with Your Apple® Macintosh®
182
Accessing the Scanner
183
Scanning a Document into Your Macintosh G3, G4 or iMac
183
Settings in the Scanner Window
184
Image
184
Scanning Area
184
Business Card Size
185
Miscellaneous
185
Contrast
185
PreScanning an Image
186
20 Optional Accessories
187
Paper Cassette #2 (Option)
187
21 Important Information
188
Standard Telephone and FCC Notices
188
Laser Safety
189
FDA Regulations
189
Manufactured
189
Important—About the Interface Cable
190
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only)
190
Important
191
Industry Canada Compliance Statement (For Canada Only)
191
Warranty
191
International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement
191
Important Safety Instructions
191
Trademarks
193
22 Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance
194
Troubleshooting
194
Error Messages
194
Document Jam
197
Paper Jam
197
Paper is Jammed in the Multi-purpose Paper Cassette
198
Paper is Jammed near the Drum Unit
198
Paper is Jammed in the Fuser Unit
198
If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine
199
Packing and Shipping the Machine
206
Routine Maintenance
209
Cleaning the Document Scanner
209
Cleaning the Printer
209
Cleaning the Drum Unit
210
Replacing the Toner Cartridge
211
Toner Empty Indicator
211
Replacing the Drum Unit
214
Checking the Drum Life
215
Glossary
216
Specifications
220
Product Description
220
Fax
220
Printer
221
Computer Requirement
222
Electrical and Environment
222
Parallel Interface Specifications
223
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface Specifications
223
Resident Fonts
223
Symbol Sets/Character Sets
224
Index
226
Remote Retrieval Access Card
231
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