Brother MFC 8700, MFC 8600, FAX 5750, MFC 8300 manual DOS Setup Printing Difficulties Paper Handling

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DOS Setup

Printing

Difficulties

Paper

Handling

Difficulties

Difficulty

Suggestions

 

 

I cannot print from my

Check that the DOS application software

application software.

interface settings match those of your printer:

 

for example, if 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.

 

 

The machine prints,

This is an indication that your application

but it prints incorrect

printer emulation Prints setting and the

information.

machine’s printer emulation do not match.

Sometimes

Check your application software to make sure

it prints a couple of

you selected the correct printer driver. The

characters and then

machine emulates HP LaserJet IIP. Try setting

ejects the pages, etc.

the machine to HP emulation in Remote

 

Printer Console and then select the

 

HP LaserJet IIP printer in your application

 

software.

 

 

The machine prints the

This is common problem first with database

part of my document

software and part of spreadsheet software when

but does not print the

they are not correctly set up. The data has been

last page (The LCD

sent to the printer but the printer did not receive

shows REMAINED

the Page Eject command. Press FF/Cont to eject

DATA).

the page. Then ask your software supplier how

 

to add a Page Eject (or Form Feed) command to

 

the end of your print job.

 

 

How can I change the

Use the Remote Printer Console (RPC)

user settings or

program.

default settings on the

 

machine?

 

 

 

The machine does not

Check to see if the CHECK PAPER or

load paper. The LCD

PRINTER JAM message appears on the LCD.

shows CHECK PAPER

If so, the multi-purpose paper cassette may be

or PRINTER JAM.

out of paper or not properly installed. If it is

 

empty, load a new stack of paper into the

 

feeder. If there is paper in the multi-purpose

 

paper cassette, make sure it is straight. If the

 

paper is curled, you should straighten it.

 

Sometimes it is helpful to remove the paper,

 

turn the stack over and put it back into the

 

multi-purpose paper cassette. Reduce the

 

amount of paper in the multi-purpose paper

 

cassette, then try again. Check the manual feed

 

mode is not selected in the printer driver.

 

 

The machine does not

Reinsert the paper firmly, load one sheet at a

feed paper from the

time. Make sure that manual feed mode is

manual feed slot.

selected in the printer driver.

 

 

How can I load

You can load envelopes from the manual feed

envelopes?

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

 

software application manual.

 

 

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Contents Operations Manual If You Need to Call Customer Service For Customer Service Frequently Asked Questions FAQsBrother Numbers Brother fax-back systemDescription 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 Connecting Brother Machine to PC with a USB Cable Before You Install Brother Printer DriverConnecting Brother Machine to PC OnlyNetwork LAN Board Option Optional AccessoriesPaper Cassette #2 Option Important InformationSpecifications For USB equipped Apple New Power Macintosh G3 or iMacFor MFC 8300 only Glossary Index Test Sheet Procedures For USA Only Using this ManualIntroduction Finding InformationFAX 4750 and FAX 5750 Control Panel Overview Resolution Volume High/Low KeysResolution Indicator Lights Answer Mode Indicator LightsLeft Arrow Right Arrow MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Control Panel OverviewStop Print Priority Test/ResetCopy Function Keys Facsimile Function Keys/LEDsAbout Your Machine ECM Error Correction ModeFax Tones and Handshake Packing List Assembly and ConnectionsMake sure you have the following items 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 Acceptable Paper PaperPaper Capacity of Paper Cassette Manual Feed Slot Paper Specification for the CassetteLoading Paper in Multi-purpose Paper Cassette Connecting the Handset Connecting the MachineConnect the power cord ConnectionsConnecting an External TAD Telephone Answering Device Connecting an External TelephoneSequence ConnectionsRecording Outgoing Message OGM Do not connect a TAD elsewhere on the same phone lineRoll Over Phone Lines Special Line ConsiderationsTwo-Line Phone System Converting Telephone Wall OutletsInstalling Machine, External Two-Line TAD Two-Line Telephone If you are installing the machine to work with a PBX Custom Features on a Single LineMulti-Line Connections PBX On-Screen Programming Function ModeUser-Friendly Programming Do You Have a FAX or MFC?Fax Functions Function Selection TableFunction Description 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 OnlySetting Dialing Mode Tone/Pulse Initial SetupSetting Date and Time Getting StartedEntering Text Setting Station IDInserting spaces Special characters and symbolsMaking corrections Repeating lettersChoosing the Handset Volume Setting Beeper VolumeSetting the Ring Volume Setting the Speaker VolumeSetting Volume Amplify Memory StorageDelayed Timer Sleep ModeTurning On Automatic Daylight Savings Time Auto DaylightSelect Answer Mode Setup ReceiveMode Light How it works When to use it Basic Receiving OperationsSetting F/T Ring Time Setting Ring DelayRing TIME20 SEC Easy Receive Reduction Printing a Reduced Incoming DocumentRecommended Reductions Cassette #1 or Cassette #2 and press Set Setting Paper SizeToner Save Setting the Print DensityAdvanced Receiving Operations For FAX/TEL Mode OnlyChanging Remote Codes Polling Printing a Fax in MemorySetting Up Sequential Polling Receive Setting Up Polling ReceivePolling RXOFF? Select - & SET Enter FAX NO. Press Start KEY Remaining Jobs Canceling a Scheduled JobMF Link 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 Transmission Sending Faxes with Multiple SettingsAutomatic Transmission Manual and Automatic Fax RedialReal Time Transmission Dual AccessReal Time TX Real TIMEON?Checking the Jobs Status Canceling Jobs in MemoryRemaining Jobs #02 Sales Report 1.CLEAR 2.EXIT Composing Electronic Cover Basic Sending OperationsComment OFF Please Call Urgent Confidential User DefinedComposing Your Own Comments Other SETTINGS?Coverpage MSG AcceptedAlways Send Cover Using a Printed CoverCOVERPAGEOFF? Select - & SET COVERPAGEON? Select - & SET Canceling a Job While Scanning the Document ResolutionContrast Advanced Sending Operations Overseas ModeCall Reservation Print Sample Call Back Message Delayed FaxBroadcasting Delayed Batch TransmissionBatch TXON? Multiple Resolution Transmission Interrupting Delayed Fax and Polling Transmit Jobs Setting Up Polling TransmitPolled TXOFF? Insert DocumentE T U P S E N D Storing Numbers for Easy Dialing Setup Auto Dial NumbersStoring One Touch Dial Numbers SPEED-DIAL? # Enter & SET Storing Speed Dial NumbersEnter & SET Name Setup Groupgo Setting Up Groups for BroadcastingSelect ONE-TOUCH O1 Brother Change 2.EXIT Changing One Touch and Speed Dial NumbersDialing Options Telephone OperationsManual Dialing One Touch DialingSpeed Dialing Dialing Access Codes and Credit Card NumbersHold Fax Redial PauseTone/Pulse Searching Telephone IndexL E P H O N E Fax Forwarding/Paging Remote Fax OptionsProgramming a Fax Forwarding Number FAX FORWARD? Select - & SETProgramming Paging Number Setting Fax StorageUsing Remote Retrieval Access Code Changing Remote Retrieval Access CodeRemote Retrieval Long beep Fax messages No long beeps No messagesOFF Remote CommandsRetrieving Fax Messages Retrieving Memory Status ListChanging Fax Forwarding Number Remotely Printing Reports MFC Settings and ActivityTo Print a Report Activity Report Interval Transmission Verification Xmit ReportINTERVAL? Copy Contrast Temporary Setting Using Your Machine as a CopierMaking Copies Making a Single CopyStacking Multiple Copies Making Multiple CopiesSorting Multiple Copies If You Get a Memory Full MessageCopying 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 TogetherIf You Don’t Have a CD-ROM Drive Before You Install Brother Printer DriverComputer Requirements From within Canada From within MontrealFor 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 95/98 and Windows NT Workstation Version Manually Installing True Type FontsFor Windows 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 What Does the Remote Printer Console Do? For DOS UsersHP LaserJet IIP HP LaserJetPrinter Status Monitor Program Installing the Remote Printer ConsoleDOS Alt + D Using the Remote Printer Console Main ProgramAlt + P Alt + CPrint Setup Section Printer Setup CategoryRemote Printer Console Current Printer Status InformationFont Config Setup SectionPC8 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 PrinterMulti-purpose Paper Cassette Printing From Your PCTwo-Sided Printing Manual Duplexing Front Output Bin Loading More than One Sheet of Paper Loading One Sheet of PaperFeed Press FF/CONTPrinting on Thicker Paper and Card Stock Choosing Acceptable Paper Simultaneous Printing/FaxingPrinter Operation Keys Test/Reset KeyOn/Off Line Key FF/Cont KeyRestoring Factory Default Settings Printing the Print Configuration ListPrinting the Internal Font List Printing PC Data in HexadecimalAdditional Memory for Faxing/Printing Optional AccessoriesNetwork LAN Board Option For the PrinterMulti-Function Link Pro Option Paper Cassette #2 OptionStandard Telephone FCC Notices For 120V Models Only Important InformationEnergy Star Compliance Statement Industry Canada Compliance Statement For Canada Only Laser Safety For 110-120V Models OnlyImportant-About the Interface Cable FDA RegulationsImportant Safety Instructions Fax-Back System Trademarks Compilation and Publication NoticeTroubleshooting Troubleshooting and Routine MaintenanceBrother Home Error Message Cause Action Error MessagesDocument JAM PLS Clean Drum Printer Jam Document JamPaper is Jammed near the Drum Unit Paper is Jammed in the Multi-purpose Paper CassettePaper is Jammed in the Fuser 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 Graphics or Text Is Missing in the Printout Difficulties Setting up the SoftwareBi-Directional Parallel Ports nibble and byte modes Epson ActionLaser 1100 Brother HL-6/6V/10h/630series/660series/960/1260/ WL-660WPSLPT1=1 HP LaserJet series II, IID, IIP, IIP+, III, Iiid or IiipHP LaserJet 4 Plus NEC SuperScript 610/660Lexmark WinWriter Packing and Shipping the Machine For FAX 5750 and MFC 8700 only For all models FAX/MFC Cleaning the Document Scanner Routine MaintenanceCleaning the Printer HOT Cleaning the Drum UnitReplacing the Toner Cartridge Toner Empty IndicatorLock Unit until it clicks Into place Replacing the Drum Unit HOTFollow these steps to replace the drum unit Checking the Drum LifeReplace DRUM? 1.YES 2.NO Drum Life REMAINING70%Page Install Brother Printer Driver for MFC Page Fax Specifications SpecificationsProduct Description Printer Specifications Electrical and Environment USB Universal Serial Bus Interface Specifications Parallel Interface SpecificationsResident Fonts 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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