Brother MFC 8600, MFC 8700 software manual Dos

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DOS

Setup

Printing

Difficulties

Windows®

Setup

Printing

Difficulties

DIFFICULTY

SUGGESTIONS

I cannot print from

Check that the DOS application software interface

my application

settings match those of your printer: for example, if

software.

you are using a parallel printer cable, you would

 

probably set your DOS software printer port to

 

LPT1. Check for an error message on the LCD.

 

Note: Some DOS applications do not print correctly

 

through Windows® . Restart in DOS mode to avoid

 

conflicts with Windows® .

The machine prints,

This is an indication that your application printer

but it prints incorrect

emulation Prints setting and the machine’s printer

information.

emulation do not match. Check your application

Sometimes it prints a

software to make sure you selected the correct

couple of characters

printer driver. The machine emulates HP LaserJet

and then ejects the

IIP. Try setting the machine to HP emulation in

pages, etc.

Remote Printer Console and then select the HP

 

LaserJet IIP printer in your application software.

The machine prints

This is common problem first with database software

the part of my

and Part of spreadsheet software when they are not

document but does

correctly set up. The data has been sent to the printer

not print the last page.

but the printer did not receive the Page Eject

(The LCD shows

command. Press FF/Cont to eject the page. Then ask

REMAINED DATA.)

your software supplier how to add a Page Eject (or

 

Form Feed) command to the end of your print job.

How can I change

Use the Remote Printer Consol (RPC) program.

the user settings or

 

default settings on

 

the machine?

 

I cannot print from

Make sure the Windows® printer driver is installed

my application

and you select it in your application software.

software.

 

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Contents Software Manual If You Need to Call Customer Service Brother Numbers Frequently Asked Questions FAQsFor Customer Service 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 Setting Up Video Print Mode IntroductionGetting Started Changing Default Settings Black and White Video PrintingSetting Video Printing Quality Setting Video TypeSetting Print Size L K U P V I D E O P R I N T I N G Using Brother Machine with Your PC Before You Install Multi-Function Link ProIf 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 CenterBrother Control Center Features Auto ConfigurationScanning Operations Scanner Settings for Scan, Copy and PC Fax Buttons Copy OperationsPC Fax Operation Global Settings Setting Up the Scanner ConfigurationsTo access the Scanner Configurations screen Perform an Operation from the Control Center Screen Scanner SettingsScan to File 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 ApplicationShow QuickSend Menu File AttachmentsConversion Options QuickSend ListSend Scan to Word Processor Word Processor User Defined Button Copy / Two on One CopyTarget 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 Fax from Your PC Sending a Quick FaxSending a Fax from the Main Menu Sending a Fax from a Windows Application Select the Send coverReceiving Faxes into PC Checklist for Machine Make Sure MF Link Mode is ActiveChecklist for 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 Importing Items from Other Applications Exporting Items in Other FormatsExporting an Image File Accessing the Scanner Scanning a Document into your PCSettings in the Scanner Window ImageContrast CustomPreScanning an Image Connecting Your Video Equipment Video Capture from the PCTo 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 series II, IID, IIP, IIP+, III, Iiid or Iiip HP LaserJet 4 PlusNEC 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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MFC 8700, MFC 8600 specifications

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