Brother MFC 8300, MFC 8600, MFC 8700 Connecting Brother Machine to PC With Bundled Parallel Cable

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Connecting Brother Machine to PC With Bundled Parallel Cable

You must connect the Brother machine to your PC with the included bi-directional IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable.

1Make sure to unplug the machine’s power cord from the electrical outlet before connecting the parallel interface cable.

Also, make sure the PC is turned off and unplugged from the electrical power before you connect the interface cable.

2Connect the parallel interface cable to the parallel interface port of the machine and secure the connection with the wire clips.

3 Connect the interface cable to the printer port of the PC and secure

with the two screws.

For the location of your computer’s parallel printer port, see the User’s Guide for your PC.

4Before plugging in your PC and turning it on, plug in the electrical cord of the Brother machine.

If you are using Windows® 95, after you connect Brother machine to PC. You may see “New Hardware Found Brother MFCXXXX” during startup.

You can select “Do not install a driver (Windows ® will not prompt you again).” and click OK, so Windows® will not display this dialog box again.

—OR—

If you see “Update Device Driver Wizard”, click Next to bypass the Windows® Plug and Play Printer Driver screens, followed by Finish.

If you are using Windows® 98, you may see the “Add New Hardware Wizard” during startup, follow the instructions from the installer, then click Next. Click Finish when it appears on the screen.

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Contents Operations Manual If You Need to Call Customer Service Brother fax-back system Frequently Asked Questions FAQsFor Customer Service Brother NumbersDescription Ordering Accessories and SuppliesDisclaimer-User Installation Memory Boards X L I M I T E D W a R R a N T Y U S a Limitations C L I M I T E D W a R R a N T Y U S a Brother International Corporation For Canada Only Table of Contents Setup Receive Initial SetupSetup Auto Dial Numbers Setup SendUsing the Brother Machine with Your PC Only Before You Install Brother Printer DriverConnecting Brother Machine to PC with a USB Cable Connecting Brother Machine to PCImportant Information Optional AccessoriesNetwork LAN Board Option Paper Cassette #2 OptionFor MFC 8300 only For USB equipped Apple New Power Macintosh G3 or iMacSpecifications Glossary Index Finding Information Using this ManualTest Sheet Procedures For USA Only IntroductionFAX 4750 and FAX 5750 Control Panel Overview Answer Mode Indicator Lights Volume High/Low KeysResolution Resolution Indicator LightsLeft Arrow Right Arrow MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Control Panel OverviewFacsimile Function Keys/LEDs Test/ResetStop Print Priority Copy Function KeysFax Tones and Handshake ECM Error Correction ModeAbout Your Machine Make sure you have the following items Assembly and ConnectionsPacking List Choosing a Location No ! no ! noInstalling the Drum Unit Assembly With Toner Cartridge AssemblyConnect Paper Cassette #2 For FAX 5750 and MFC 8700 Only Attach the TraysManual Feed Slot Paper Capacity of Paper Cassette PaperAcceptable Paper Manual Feed Slot Paper Specification for the CassetteLoading Paper in Multi-purpose Paper Cassette Connections Connecting the MachineConnecting the Handset Connect the power cordConnections Connecting an External TelephoneConnecting an External TAD Telephone Answering Device SequenceRecording Outgoing Message OGM Do not connect a TAD elsewhere on the same phone lineConverting Telephone Wall Outlets Special Line ConsiderationsRoll Over Phone Lines Two-Line Phone SystemInstalling Machine, External Two-Line TAD Two-Line Telephone Multi-Line Connections PBX Custom Features on a Single LineIf you are installing the machine to work with a PBX Do You Have a FAX or MFC? Function ModeOn-Screen Programming User-Friendly ProgrammingFunction Description Function Selection TableFax Functions Setup Receive Function Description Factory Set Setup SendRemote FAX OPT Video Functions For MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only Description Printer Functions For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 OnlyGetting Started Initial SetupSetting Dialing Mode Tone/Pulse Setting Date and TimeEntering Text Setting Station IDRepeating letters Special characters and symbolsInserting spaces Making correctionsChoosing the Handset Volume Setting Beeper VolumeMemory Storage Setting the Speaker VolumeSetting the Ring Volume Setting Volume AmplifyAuto Daylight Sleep ModeDelayed Timer Turning On Automatic Daylight Savings TimeBasic Receiving Operations Setup ReceiveSelect Answer Mode Mode Light How it works When to use itRing TIME20 SEC Setting Ring DelaySetting F/T Ring Time Easy Receive Recommended Reductions Printing a Reduced Incoming DocumentReduction Cassette #1 or Cassette #2 and press Set Setting Paper SizeToner Save Setting the Print DensityChanging Remote Codes For FAX/TEL Mode OnlyAdvanced Receiving Operations Polling Printing a Fax in MemoryPolling RXOFF? Select - & SET Enter FAX NO. Press Start KEY Setting Up Polling ReceiveSetting Up Sequential Polling Receive MF Link Canceling a Scheduled JobRemaining Jobs T U P R E C E I V E Registering your Distinctive Ringing Pattern T U P R E C E I V E Printing Caller ID List Clearing a Caller ID Stored in MemoryBefore You Begin Setup SendManual and Automatic Fax Redial Sending Faxes with Multiple SettingsManual Transmission Automatic TransmissionReal TIMEON? Dual AccessReal Time Transmission Real Time TXRemaining Jobs #02 Sales Report 1.CLEAR 2.EXIT Canceling Jobs in MemoryChecking the Jobs Status User Defined Basic Sending OperationsComposing Electronic Cover Comment OFF Please Call Urgent ConfidentialAccepted Other SETTINGS?Composing Your Own Comments Coverpage MSGCOVERPAGEOFF? Select - & SET COVERPAGEON? Select - & SET Using a Printed CoverAlways Send Cover Contrast ResolutionCanceling a Job While Scanning the Document Call Reservation Overseas ModeAdvanced Sending Operations Print Sample Call Back Message Delayed FaxBatch TXON? Delayed Batch TransmissionBroadcasting Multiple Resolution Transmission Insert Document Setting Up Polling TransmitInterrupting Delayed Fax and Polling Transmit Jobs Polled TXOFF?E T U P S E N D Storing One Touch Dial Numbers Setup Auto Dial NumbersStoring Numbers for Easy Dialing Enter & SET Name Storing Speed Dial NumbersSPEED-DIAL? # Enter & SET Select ONE-TOUCH Setting Up Groups for BroadcastingSetup Groupgo O1 Brother Change 2.EXIT Changing One Touch and Speed Dial NumbersOne Touch Dialing Telephone OperationsDialing Options Manual DialingHold Dialing Access Codes and Credit Card NumbersSpeed Dialing Searching Telephone Index PauseFax Redial Tone/PulseL E P H O N E FAX FORWARD? Select - & SET Remote Fax OptionsFax Forwarding/Paging Programming a Fax Forwarding NumberProgramming Paging Number Setting Fax StorageLong beep Fax messages No long beeps No messages Changing Remote Retrieval Access CodeUsing Remote Retrieval Access Code Remote RetrievalOFF Remote CommandsRetrieving Fax Messages Retrieving Memory Status ListChanging Fax Forwarding Number Remotely To Print a Report MFC Settings and ActivityPrinting Reports INTERVAL? Transmission Verification Xmit ReportActivity Report Interval Making a Single Copy Using Your Machine as a CopierCopy Contrast Temporary Setting Making CopiesIf You Get a Memory Full Message Making Multiple CopiesStacking Multiple Copies Sorting Multiple CopiesCopying a Photograph Reducing and Enlarging CopiesK I N G C O P I E S Using the Brother Machine with Your PC Setting Up Brother Machine and PC to Work TogetherFrom within Canada From within Montreal Before You Install Brother Printer DriverIf You Don’t Have a CD-ROM Drive Computer RequirementsFor Using Windows 98 Only Connecting Brother Machine to PC with a USB CableInstalling Brother Printer Driver Using USB Cable Brother MFL Pro Printer II and click Next 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 For Windows Manually Installing True Type FontsFor Windows 95/98 and Windows NT Workstation Version Connecting Brother Machine to PC With Bundled Parallel Cable If you are using Windows Installing Brother Printer Driver For Parallel InterfaceT 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 HP LaserJet For DOS UsersWhat Does the Remote Printer Console Do? HP LaserJet IIPDOS Installing the Remote Printer ConsolePrinter Status Monitor Program Alt + C Using the Remote Printer Console Main ProgramAlt + D Alt + PCurrent Printer Status Information Printer Setup CategoryPrint Setup Section Remote Printer ConsolePC8 Setup SectionFont Config Console Config Category Other ConfigUsing the Printer Status Monitor Program 13 8 F O R D O S U S E R S Special Printing Features Using Brother Machine as a PrinterTwo-Sided Printing Manual Duplexing Printing From Your PCMulti-purpose Paper Cassette Front Output Bin Press FF/CONT Loading One Sheet of PaperLoading More than One Sheet of Paper FeedPrinting on Thicker Paper and Card Stock Choosing Acceptable Paper Simultaneous Printing/FaxingFF/Cont Key Test/Reset KeyPrinter Operation Keys On/Off Line KeyPrinting PC Data in Hexadecimal Printing the Print Configuration ListRestoring Factory Default Settings Printing the Internal Font ListFor the Printer Optional AccessoriesAdditional Memory for Faxing/Printing Network LAN Board OptionMulti-Function Link Pro Option Paper Cassette #2 OptionStandard Telephone FCC Notices For 120V Models Only Important InformationEnergy Star Compliance Statement FDA Regulations Laser Safety For 110-120V Models OnlyIndustry Canada Compliance Statement For Canada Only Important-About the Interface CableImportant Safety Instructions Fax-Back System Trademarks Compilation and Publication NoticeBrother Home Troubleshooting and Routine MaintenanceTroubleshooting Error Message Cause Action Error MessagesDocument JAM PLS Clean Drum Printer Jam Document JamPaper is Jammed in the Fuser Unit Paper is Jammed in the Multi-purpose Paper CassettePaper is Jammed near the Drum Unit Difficulty Suggestions If You Are Having Difficulty with Your MachinePhone Line Connections Sending Faxes Handling Incoming Calls Copy Quality Difficulties General Printing Difficulties Windows Setup DOS Setup Printing Difficulties Paper Handling Print Quality Difficulties Drum unit with a new one. The drum unit may be Bi-Directional Parallel Ports nibble and byte modes Difficulties Setting up the SoftwareGraphics or Text Is Missing in the Printout Epson ActionLaser 1100 Brother HL-6/6V/10h/630series/660series/960/1260/ WL-660NEC SuperScript 610/660 HP LaserJet series II, IID, IIP, IIP+, III, Iiid or IiipWPSLPT1=1 HP LaserJet 4 PlusLexmark WinWriter Packing and Shipping the Machine For FAX 5750 and MFC 8700 only For all models FAX/MFC Cleaning the Printer Routine MaintenanceCleaning the Document Scanner HOT Cleaning the Drum UnitReplacing the Toner Cartridge Toner Empty IndicatorLock Unit until it clicks Into place Replacing the Drum Unit HOTDrum Life REMAINING70% Checking the Drum LifeFollow these steps to replace the drum unit Replace DRUM? 1.YES 2.NOPage Install Brother Printer Driver for MFC Page Product Description SpecificationsFax Specifications Printer Specifications Electrical and Environment Resident Fonts Parallel Interface SpecificationsUSB Universal Serial Bus Interface Specifications HP mode Symbol Sets/Character SetsSpecification S Call Waiting Caller ID For FAX 4750, MFC 8300, MFC 8600 GlossaryL O S S a R Y O S S a R Y L O S S a R Y Manual IndexFaxes in PC. See Multi-Function Link Pro Overseas, sending faxes Questions. See Brother Fax-Back System Standard. See resolution Station ID fax header Link Pro USARemote Retrieval Access Card Remote Retrieval Access CardChanging Remote Retrieval Access Code Visit us on the World Wide Web
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MFC 8300, MFC 8700, MFC 8600, FAX 5750 specifications

The Brother MFC-8600 and MFC-8700 are multifunction printers that have gained popularity for their robust features, making them ideal choices for both small businesses and home offices. These all-in-one devices combine printing, scanning, copying, and faxing capabilities into a single unit, which helps save space and improves efficiency.

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The scanning function on both models is enhanced by a flatbed scanner that supports various scanning options, including color and black-and-white. This feature is beneficial for digitizing documents, photos, and other materials, with the ability to scan in a range of resolutions.

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In summary, the Brother MFC-8600 and MFC-8700 are valuable assets for those seeking multifunctional solutions that provide high-speed printing, scanning, copying, and faxing capabilities, all while maintaining quality and efficiency.
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