Manual
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Ordering Accessories and Supplies
Description
USA and Canada
Compilation and Publication Notice
What to do if you think your Product is defective
Location of store
Canada Only
Quick Reference Guide
Sending Faxes
Automatic Transmission
Sending a Cover
Making Copies
Table of Contents
Setup Receive
Initial Setup
On-Screen Programming
Setup Send
Remote Fax Options
Auto Dial Numbers and Dialing Options
Printing Reports
Making Copies 10-1
Setting Up Brother MFC and PC to Work Together 11-1
For DOS Users 12-1
Using the Brother MFC as a Printer 13-1
Using Automatic E-Mail Printing 14-1
Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance 15-1
Index Remote Retrieval Access Card
Glossary Specifications
Important Information
Using This Manual
Test Sheet Procedures USA Only
1Introduction
Finding Information
MFC 4300 Control Panel Overview
When you press these keys
About Fax Machines
ECM Error Correction Mode
Fax Tones and Handshake
Packing List
2Assembly and Connections
Make sure you have the following items
No ! no ! no
Choosing a Location
Assembly
Installing the Drum Unit Assembly With Toner Cartridge
S S E M B L Y a N D C O N N E C T I O N S
Setting Up the MFC
Loading Paper
Acceptable Paper
Paper Type Paper Size
Paper Capacity of Feeder
Manual Feed Slot
Cut Sheet Envelopes
Loading One Sheet of Paper
Sequence
Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device TAD
Connections
Connecting an External Telephone
Recording Outgoing Message on External TAD
Special Line Considerations
Roll Over Phone Lines
Two-Line Phone System
Converting Telephone Wall Outlets
Two-Line External TAD
If you are installing the MFC to work with a PBX
Custom Features on a Single Line
Multi-Line Connections PBX
3On-Screen Programming
Function Mode
User-Friendly Programming
Function Selection Table
Alternating Displays
Fax Functions
Auto
Letter
Setup Send
Standard
SET Auto Dial
Printer Functions
Print Options
4Initial Setup
Setting Date and Time
Setting Station ID
Getting Started
Setting Tone/Pulse Dialing Canada Only
Entering Text
DIALINGTONE?
Select SET
Special characters and symbols
Inserting spaces
Making corrections
Repeating letters
Setting Beeper Volume
Setting the Handset Volume
Setting the Speaker Volume
Setting the Ring Volume
Setting Volume Amplify
Memory Storage
Delayed Timer
Sleep Mode
Enter & SET SET TIME=1700
Select Receive Mode
5Setup Receive
Basic Receiving Operations
To select or change your Receive Mode
Setting Ring Delay
FAX only FAX/TEL Tadanswer Mach Manual
Easy Receive
Setting FAX/TEL F/T Ring Time
Ring TIME20 SEC
Reduction
Printing a Reduced Incoming Document
Recommended Reductions
Setting Paper Size
Setting the Print Density
Toner Save
Paper Change Reduction 1.YES 2.NO
For FAX/TEL Mode Only
Advanced Receiving Operations
Operation from Extension Telephone or External Telephone
Changing Remote Codes
Setting Up Polling Receive
Setting Up Sequential Polling Receive
Polling
Set
Printing a Fax in Memory
Canceling a Scheduled Job
Remaining Jobs
Telephone Services
Distinctive Ring
Ring Pattern Rings
Viewing Caller ID List
Caller ID
Printing Caller ID List
Call Waiting Caller ID
6Setup Send
Sending Faxes Using Multiple Settings
Using the ADF Automatic Document Feeder
Before You Begin
Dual Access
Manual and Automatic Fax Redial
Real Time Transmission
Checking the Jobs Status
Real Time TX
Realtime TXON?
Composing Electronic Cover
Basic Sending Operations
Comment OFF Please Call Urgent Confidential
Coverpage MSG
Coverpg Setup
Cover Page for Next Fax Only
Always Send Cover
Using a Printed Cover
COVERPAGEOFF?
Overseas Mode
Resolution
Overseas Mode
Print Sample Call Back Message
Call Reservation
Call Reserveoff
Delayed Fax
Setting Up Polled Transmit
Polled TXOFF? Select
DOC 2.MEMORY
Insert Original
Storing Numbers for Easy Dialing
7Auto Dial Numbers and Dialing Options
Storing One Touch Dial Numbers
Storing Speed Dial Numbers
Changing One Touch and Speed Dial Numbers
SPEED-DIAL? #
Enter & SET Name
Setting Up Groups for Broadcasting
Setup Groupgo
Select ONE-TOUCH
Enter SET
T O D I a L N U M B E R S a N D D I a L I N G O P T I O N S
Dialing Access Codes and Credit Card Numbers
Speed Dialing
Search
Hook
Broadcasting
Press Broadcast
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8Remote Fax Options
Fax Forwarding/Paging
Programming a Fax Forwarding Number
FWD#
Programming Paging Number
Setting Fax Storage
For example, 1 8 0 0 5 5 5 1 2 3 4 # #
Changing Remote Retrieval Access Code
Using Remote Retrieval Access Code
Remote Retrieval
Long beep-Fax messages No long beeps-No messages
Remote Commands
Change Receive Mode
Retrieve a fax
Check the Receiving Status
Retrieving Fax Messages
E M O T E F a X O P T I O N S
Fax Settings and Activity
9Printing Reports
Activity Report Interval
Transmission Verification Xmit Report
INTERVAL?
10Making Copies
Using the MFC as a Copier
Making a Single Copy
Select & Copy
Enlarging and Reducing Copies
Press Enlarge/Reduce
11Setting Up Brother MFC and PC to Work Together
Using the Brother Machine with Your PC
Before You Install Brother Printer Driver
Computer Requirements
Connecting the Brother Machine to Your PC
System you are using
Using Windows 95, 98, 98SE and Me
For Windows 98, 98SE user
For Windows 95 user
For Windows Me user
Select Recommended and click Next
Page
Page
Using Windows 2000 Professional
Page
Page
Using Windows NT Workstation Version
Select My Computer, and then click Next
Click Have Disk
Select Not Shared, and then click Next
Recommended to Print a Test Page, and then click Finish
Using Windows
Installing the Brother Software
Windows 95/98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional and NT 4.0 Users
Page
To View On-Line Documentation
To Register Your MFC 4300 On-Line USA Only
Click View Documentation. The following screen will appear
To View Brother Support Information
To install the printer driver and Brother Software
For Windows 3.1x Users
Page
MFC Remote Setup
12For DOS Users
What Does the Remote Printer Console Do?
Remote Printer Console Main Program
Printer Status Monitor Program
Installing the Remote Printer Console
DOS
Using the Remote Printer Console Main Program
PCL
Printer Setup Category
Print Setup Section
Remote Printer Console
Current Printer Status Information
Setup Section
Font Configuration
Printer Configuration
Other Configuration
Printer Setup Category
Direct Access Category
Using the Printer Status Monitor Program
Console Configuration Category
13Using the Brother MFC as a Printer
Special Print Features
Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder
Printing from Your PC
Two-Sided Printing Manual Duplex
Loading Envelopes in Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder
Loading More Than One Sheet of Paper
Job Cancel Key
Simultaneous Printing/Faxing
Choosing Acceptable Paper
Printer Operations
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14Using Automatic E-Mail Printing
Main Features
To Access the On-Line Documentation
For Windows 95/98/98SE/Me Only
15Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance
Troubleshooting
USA Canada
Error Messages
Wait
Cover Open
Not Registered
MFC
SET Cartridge
HOT
Paper is Jammed in the Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder
Paper is Jammed near the Drum Unit or in the Fuser Unit
If You Are Having Difficulty with Your MFC
Printing and Receiving Faxes
Phone Line or Connections
Sending Faxes
Handling Incoming Calls
General Printing Difficulties
DOS Setup Printing Difficulties
Setup Printing Difficulties
Paper Handling Difficulties
Printer JAM
Difficulty Suggestions
Copy Quality Difficulties
Print Quality Difficulties
White
Example of Regular
Blurred
Ghost Images
Difficulties Setting up the Software For Windows 3.1x Users
Bi-directional Parallel Ports nibble and byte modes
Brother HL-6/6V/10h/630series/660series/960/1260/ WL-660
HP LaserJet series II, IID, IIP, IIP+, III, Iiid or Iiip
WPSLPT1=1
HP LaserJet 4 Plus
NEC SuperScript 610/660
Epson ActionLaser 1100
Graphics or Text Is Missing When the Document Is Printed
Packing and Shipping the MFC
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Routine Maintenance
Cleaning the Document Scanner
Cleaning the Printer
Cleaning the Drum Unit
How to Replace the Toner Cartridge
Replacing the Toner Cartridge
Lever on the toner
Old Toner Cartridge New Toner Aluminum Bag
Machine and close Top cover
Replacing the Drum Unit
Cartridge,
Do not remove the clear plastic starter sheet
Replacing the Toner Cartridge,
16Important Information
Standard Telephone and FCC Notices
FDA Regulations
Laser Safety 110-120V Models Only
Manufactured
Industry Canada Compliance Statement Canada Only
Important-About the Interface Cable MFC 4300 Only
P O R T a N T I N F O R M a T I O N
When the power cord is damaged or frayed
Energy Star Compliance Statement
Trademarks
1Glossary
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SSpecifications
Fax
Printer
Electrical and Environment
Index
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FAX only 5-1 FAX/TEL 5-1 Manual
Setup printing
Remote Retrieval Access Card
Remote Retrieval Access Card
Changing Remote Retrieval Access Code
Equipment Attachment Limitations
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