Brother MFC 8600, MFC 8700 software manual Computer Requirements, Cpu

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Computer Requirements

The following are the minimum computer requirements you need to set up and operate the MFC as a printer.

CPU	80486/66MHz or higher (Windows® 3.1x or 95/98)
	Pentium 75 or Higher (Windows® 98 or
	Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0)
RAM	8MB or greater for Windows® 3.1x
	8MB or greater for Windows® 95
	(16MB recommended)
	16MB or greater for Windows® 98 or Windows NT®
	Workstation Version 4.0 (32MB recommended)
Hard Disk Drive	50MB Available Disk Space
Operating System	Windows® 3.1x, 95/98 or NT® Workstation Version
	4.0, DOS environment compatible with your
	Windows® version

Use only a shield interface cable that is IEEE-1284 compliant, and that is less than 6 feet long (1.8 meters), or a USB cable.

Using a USB Cable to Connect Brother Machine to PC (Using Windows® 98 Only)

Please find your Windows® 98 CD-ROM before you begin.

A USB cable is not included with your Brother machine, Before you can set up the USB interface, you must purchase a standard USB cable. Or, if you prefer to set up the bundled parallel cable, please see “Connecting Brother Machine to PC Using Bundled Parallel Cable”.

1After you have set up the MFC and checked that it is working properly, make sure your MFC is turned on and your PC is turned off.

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Contents Software Manual If You Need to Call Customer Service Frequently Asked Questions FAQs For Customer ServiceBrother Numbers Brother fax-back systemOrdering Accessories and Supplies DescriptionDisclaimer-User Installation Memory Boards Compilation and Publication Notice TrademarksTable of Contents Using MULTI-FUNCTION Link PRO Using Scansoft Paperport for Brother Using the Brother Machine with a NEW Power Introduction Setting Up Video Print ModeGetting Started Changing Default Settings Black and White Video Printing Setting Video Type Setting Video Printing Quality Setting Print Size L K U P V I D E O P R I N T I N G Before You Install Multi-Function Link Pro Using Brother Machine with Your PCIf You Don’t Have a CD-ROM Drive Computer Requirements CPUSelect Recommended and click Next Installing Brother Software Using a USB Cable Brother MFC USB Composite Device and click Next E T U P B R O T H E R M a C H I N E W I T H P C Brother MFC USB PortFaxModem and click Next E T U P B R O T H E R M a C H I N E W I T H P C T U P B R O T H E R M a C H I N E W I T H P C E T U P B R O T H E R M a C H I N E W I T H P C Choosing the Software to Install Installing the Brother Software For Parallel Interface Overview of Basic StepsT U P B R O T H E R M a C H I N E W I T H P C Helpful Hints for Windows 3.1x or Windows 95/98 Using the Windows -Based Brother Control Center Brother Control CenterHow to Turn Off AutoLoad AutoLoad the Brother Control CenterAuto Configuration Brother Control Center FeaturesScanning Operations Copy Operations Scanner Settings for Scan, Copy and PC Fax ButtonsPC Fax Operation Setting Up the Scanner Configurations Global SettingsTo access the Scanner Configurations screen Scanner Settings Scan to FilePerform an Operation from the Control Center Screen Destination FolderI N G B R O T H E R C O N T R O L C E N T E R Send Scan to E-mail Email ApplicationFile Attachments Conversion OptionsShow QuickSend Menu QuickSend ListSend Scan to Word Processor Word Processor Copy / Two on One Copy User Defined ButtonTarget Application Copy Settings Send a FaxFAX Settings Using the Multi-Function Link Pro Software Brother Resource ManagerMulti-Function Link Pro Main Menu PaperPort for BrotherMFC Remote Setup Sending a Quick Fax Sending a Fax from Your PCSending a Fax from the Main Menu Sending a Fax from a Windows Application Select the Send coverChecklist for Machine Make Sure MF Link Mode is Active Checklist for PCReceiving Faxes into PC Before You BeginUsing ScanSoft PaperPort for Brother and ScanSoft TextBridge Viewing Items in ScanSoft PaperPort for Brother Organizing Your Items in FoldersLinks to Many Other Applications Exporting Items in Other Formats Importing Items from Other ApplicationsExporting an Image File Accessing the Scanner Scanning a Document into your PCSettings in the Scanner Window ImageContrast CustomPreScanning an Image Video Capture from the PC Connecting Your Video EquipmentTo connect your video equipment Capturing An Image To capture a frame as an imagePage Page Main Features For Windows 95/98 OnlyTo Access the On-Line Documentation Using Internet Faxing with NetCentric FaxStorm Internet Faxing For Windows 3.1 / 95/98 /NT 4.0 OnlyCustomer Support Contact NetCentric Corporation atTroubleshooting Windows Software Difficulties If You Are Having DifficultyDOS Paper Handling Difficulties Setting up the Software For Windows 3.1x Users Bi-directional Parallel Ports nibble and byte modesBrother HL-6/6V/10h/630series/660series/960/1260/ WL-660 HP LaserJet 4 Plus HP LaserJet series II, IID, IIP, IIP+, III, Iiid or IiipNEC SuperScript 610/660 Epson ActionLaser 1100 Lexmark WinWriterGraphics or Text Is Missing When the Document Is Printed Installing Brother Printer and Scanner Drivers Importing Images Exporting Images in Other FormatsScanning a Document into Your Macintosh G3 or iMac Color Type Scanning Area Business Card SizeMiscellaneous PreScanning an Image Page Glossary L O S S a R Y Index Control CenterD E Visit us on the World Wide Web

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