Brother MFC 8700, MFC 8600 software manual Paper Handling

Software Difficulties

Paper

Handling

Difficulties

Video Capture

DIFFICULTY	SUGGESTIONS
“Unable to write to	1. Make sure the MFC is on (plugged into the AC
LPT1” or “LPT1	outlet) and that is connected directly to the
already in use” error	computer using the bundled IEEE-1284
message appears.	bi-directional parallel cable. The cable must not
	go through another peripheral device (such as a
“MFC is Busy” or	Zip Drive, External CD-ROM Drive, or Switch
“MFC Connect	box).
Failure” error	2. Make sure the MFC’s LCD screen is not
message appears.	displaying an error message.
	3. Make sure no other device drivers, which also
	communicate through the parallel port, are
	running automatically when you boot up the
	computer (such as, drivers for Zip Drives,
	External CD-ROM Drive, etc..) Suggested
	areas to check: (Load=, Run= command lines
	in the win.ini file or the Statup Group)
	4. Check with you computer manufacturer to
	confirm that the computer’s parallel port
	settings in the BIOS are set to support a bi-
	directional machine, i.e. (Parallel Port Mode-ECP).
How can I load	You can load envelopes from either the multi-
envelopes?	purpose paper cassette or the manual feed slot. Your
	application software must be set up to print the
	envelope size you are using. This is usually done in
	the Page Setup or Document Setup menu of your
	software. Refer to your application manual.
Video does not show	Check the video cable connection to the MFC’s RCA
“Video: Press Copy”	pin jack. Check that the video equipment is sending
	a signal (video equipment is turned on and set to the
	correct setting).

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