Brother MFC-8120 Owner's Manual

MFC-
8220
®
USER’S GUIDE
Version C
If you need to call Customer Service
Please complete the following information for future reference:
Serial Number:*
Date of Purchase:
Place of Purchase:
* The serial number is on the back of the unit. Retain
this User’s Guide with your sales receipt as a permanent record of your purchase, in the event of theft, fire or warranty service.
Register your product on-line at
http://www.brother.com/registration
By registering your product with Brother International Corporation, you will be recorded as the original owner of the product. Your registration with Brother:
may serve as confirmation of the purchase date of your product should you lose your receipt;
may support an insurance claim by you in the event of product loss covered by insurance; and,
will help us notify you of enhancements to your product and special offers.
The most convenient and efficient way to register your new product is on-line at www.registermybrother.com
©1996-2004 Brother Industries, Ltd.

Brother numbers

IMPORTANT
For technical help, you must call the country where you bought the MFC. Calls must be made from within that country.

Register your product

By registering your product with Brother International Corporation, you will be recorded as the original owner of the product. Your registration with Brother:
may serve as confirmation of the purchase date of your product should you lose your receipt;
may support an insurance claim by you in the event of product loss covered by insurance; and,
will help us notify you of enhancements to your product and special offers.
Please complete and fax the Brother Warranty Registration And Test Sheet or, for your convenience and most efficient way to register your new product, register on-line at
http://www.brother.com/registration

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

The Brother Solutions Center is our one-stop resource for all your Fax Machine/Multi-Function Center needs. You can download the latest software and utilities, read FAQs and troubleshooting tips to learn how to get the most from your Brother product.
http://solutions.brother.com
You can check here for Brother driver updates.

For Customer Service

In USA: 1-800-284-4329 (voice)
1-901-379-1215 (fax) 1-800-284-3238 (TTY service for the hearing-impaired)
In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER (voice)
(514) 685-4898 (fax)
Service Center Locator (USA only)
For the location of a Brother authorized service center, call 1-800-284-4357.
Service Center Locations (Canada only)
For the location of a Brother authorized service center, call 1-877-BROTHER.
BROTHER NUMBERS
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Brother fax back system (USA only)

Brother has installed an easy-to-use fax back system, so you can get instant answers to common technical questions and product information for all Brother products. This system is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can use the system to receive faxed instructions and an Index of fax back subjects.
In USA only: 1-800-521-2846
The Brother fax back system number has been pre-programmed on One­Touch Key 01.

Ordering accessories and supplies

For best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, which are available at most Brother retailers. If you cannot find the accessory you need and you have a Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express credit card, you can order accessories directly from Brother. (In the USA, you can visit us online for a complete selection of the Brother accessories and supplies that are available for purchase.)
In USA: 1-888-879-3232 (voice)
1-800-947-1445 (fax)
http://www.brothermall.com
In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER (voice)
Description Item
Toner Cartridge TN-540 (Standard, prints up to 3,500 pages)
TN-570 (High yield, prints up to 6,700 pages) Drum Unit DR-510 Telephone Line Cord LG3077001 Telephone Handset UF6857010 Handset Curled Cord UF7204008 IEEE-1284 Bi-directional Cable F2A046-10 Power Protector for A/C Power, Phone
Line Surges and Voltage Spikes (2 outlets) Power Protector for A/C Power, Phone
Line Surges and Voltage Spikes (8 outlets) Paper Tray #2 (Option) LT-5000 Network (LAN) Board (Option) Brother Print/Fax Server
(10/100 Base-TX Ethernet Network) User's Guide LF2643001 (English for USA and Canada)
Quick Setup Guide LF2644001 (English for USA and Canada)
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ORDERING ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES
QPD120
FX120
NC-9100h
LF2645001 (French for Canada)
LF2646001 (French for Canada)
Notice - Disclaimer of Warranties
(USA and Canada)
BROTHER’S LICENSOR(S), AND THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS (COLLECTIVELY BROTHER’S LICENSOR) MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, REGARDING THE SOFTWARE. BROTHER’S LICENSOR(S) DOES NOT WARRANT, GUARANTEE OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE IN TERMS OF ITS CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, CURRENTNESS OR OTHERWISE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE IS ASSUMED BY YOU. THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IS NOT PERMITTED BY SOME STATES IN THE USA AND SOME PROVINCES IN CANADA. THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
IN NO EVENT WILL BROTHER’S LICENSOR(S) BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, AND THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE EVEN IF BROTHER’S LICENSOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES IN THE USA AND SOME PROVINCES IN CANADA DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ANY EVENT BROTHER’S LICENSOR’S LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ACTUAL DAMAGES FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, AND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE ACTION (WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), PRODUCT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE), WILL BE LIMITED TO $50.

Compilation and Publication Notice

Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this guide has been compiled and published, covering the latest product descriptions and specifications.
The contents of this guide and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.
Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications and materials contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused by reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to the publication.
NOTICE – DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
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Brother® One-Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service
(USA only)
Who is covered:
• This limited warranty ("warranty") is given only to the original end-use/retail purchaser (referred to in this warranty as "Original Purchaser") of the accompanying product, consumables and accessories (collectively referred to in this warranty as "this Product").
• If you purchased a product from someone other than an authorized Brother reseller in the United States or if the product was used (including but not limited to floor models or refurbished product), prior to your purchase you are not the Original Purchaser and the product that you purchased is not covered by this warranty.
What is covered:
• This Product includes a Machine and Consumable and Accessory Items. Consumable and Accessory Items include but are not limited to print heads, toner, drums, ink cartridges, print cartridges, refill ribbons, therma PLUS paper and thermal paper.
• Except as otherwise provided herein, Brother warrants that the Machine and the accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items will be free from defects in materials and workmanship, when used under normal conditions.
• This warranty applies only to products purchased and used in the United States. For products purchased in, but used outside, the United States, this warranty covers only warranty service within the United States (and does not include shipping outside the United States).
What is the length of the Warranty Periods:
• Machines: one year from the original purchase date.
• Accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items: 90 days from the original purchase date or the rated life of consumable, whichever comes first.
What is NOT covered:
This warranty does not cover: (1) Physical damage to this Product; (2) Damage caused by improper installation,
improper or abnormal use, misuse, neglect or accident (including but not limited to transporting this Product without the proper preparation and/or packaging);
(3) Damage caused by another device or
software used with this Product (including
but not limited to damage resulting from use of non Brother Consumable and Accessory Items);
(4) Consumable and Accessory Items that
expired in accordance with a rated life; and,
(5) Problems arising from other than defects
in materials or workmanship.
(6) Normal Periodic Maintenance Items,
such as Paper Feeding Kit, Fuser and Laser Units.
This limited warranty is VOID if this Product has been altered or modified in any way (including but not limited to attempted warranty repair without authorization from Brother and/or alteration/removal of the serial number).
What to do if you think your Product is eligible for warranty service:
Report your issue to either our Customer Service Hotline at 1-800-284-4329 MFC and DCP and 1-800-276-7746 Printers, or to a Brother Authorized Service Center within the applicable warranty period. Supply Brother or the Brother Authorized Service Center with a copy of your dated bill of sale showing that this Product was purchased within the U.S. For the name of local Brother Authorized Service Center(s), call 1-800-521-2846.
What Brother will ask you to do:
After contacting Brother or a Brother Authorized Service Center, you may be required to deliver (by hand if you prefer) or send the Product properly packaged, freight prepaid, to the Authorized Service Center together with a photocopy of your bill of sale.
You are responsible for the cost of shipping, packing product, and insurance (if you desire). You are also responsible for loss or damage to this Product in shipping.
What Brother will do:
If the problem reported concerning your Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items is covered by this warranty and if you first reported the problem to Brother or an Authorized Service Center within the applicable warranty period, Brother or its Authorized Service Center will repair or replace the Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items at no charge to you for parts or labor. The decision as to whether to repair or replace the Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items is made
®
-brand parts and
for Fax,
for
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MFC LIMITED WARRANTY (USA)
Brother® One-Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service
(USA only)
by Brother in its sole discretion. Brother reserves the right to supply a refurbished or remanufactured replacement Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items and use refurbished parts provided such replacement products conform to the manufacturer's specifications for new product/parts. The repaired or replacement Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items will be returned to you freight prepaid or made available for you to pick up at a conveniently located Authorized Service Center.
If the Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items are not covered by this warranty (either stage), you will be charged for shipping the Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items back to you and charged for any service and/or replacement parts/products at Brother's then current published rates.
The foregoing are your sole (i.e., only) and exclusive remedies under this warranty.
What happens when Brother elects to replace your Machine:
When a replacement Machine is authorized by Brother, and you have delivered the Machine to an Authorized Service Center, the Authorized Service Center will provide you with a replacement Machine after receiving one from Brother. If you are dealing directly with Brother, Brother will send to you a replacement Machine with the understanding that you will, after receipt of the replacement Machine, supply the required proof of purchase information, together with the Machine that Brother agreed to replace. You are then expected to pack the Machine that Brother agreed to replace in the package from the replacement Machine and return it to Brother using the pre-paid freight bill supplied by Brother in accordance with the instructions provided by Brother. Since you will be in possession of two machines, Brother will require that you provide a valid major credit card number. Brother will issue a hold against the credit card account number that you provide until Brother receives your original Product and determines that your original Product is entitled to warranty coverage. Your credit card will be charged up to the cost of a new Product only if: (i) you do not return your original Product to Brother within five (5) business days; (ii) the problems with your original Product are not covered by the limited warranty; (iii) the proper packaging instructions are not followed and has caused
damage to the product; or (iv) the warranty period on your original Product has expired or has not been sufficiently validated with a copy of the proof of purchase (bill of sale). The replacement Machine you receive (even if refurbished or remanufactured) will be covered by the balance of the limited warranty period remaining on the original Product, plus an additional thirty (30) days. You will keep the replacement Machine that is sent to you and your original Machine shall become the property of Brother. Retain your original
Accessory Items and a copy of the return freight bill, signed by the courier.
Limitations:
Brother is not responsible for damage to or loss of any equipment, media, programs or data related to the use of this Product. Except for that repair or replacement as described above, Brother shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages or specific relief. Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to you.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WRITTEN OR ORAL, WHETHER EXPRESSED BY AFFIRMATION, PROMISE, DESCRIPTION, DRAWING, MODEL OR SAMPLE. ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THIS ONE, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED.
• This Limited Warranty is the only warranty that Brother is giving for this Product. It is the final expression and the exclusive and only statement of Brother's obligations to you. It replaces all other agreements and understandings that you may have with Brother or its representatives.
• This warranty gives you certain rights and you may also have other rights that may vary from state to state.
• This Limited Warranty (and Brother's obligation to you) may not be changed in any way unless you and Brother sign the same piece of paper in which we (1) refer to this Product and your bill of sale date, (2) describe the change to this warranty and (3) agree to make that change.
Important: We recommend that you keep all original packing materials, in the event that you ship this Product.
MFC LIMITED WARRANTY (USA)
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BROTHER MULTIFUNCTION CENTER/FACSIMILE MACHINE
LIMITED WARRANTY
(Canada only)
Pursuant to this limited warranty of 1 year from the date of purchase for labour and parts, Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. (“Brother”), or its Authorized Service Centers, will repair this MFC/Facsimile machine free of charge if defective in material or workmanship. This Limited Warranty does not include cleaning, consumables (including, without limitation, print cartridges, print head, toner and drum) or damage caused by accident, neglect, misuse or improper installation or operation, any damage caused from service, maintenance, modifications, or tampering by anyone other than a Brother Authorized Service Representative, or from the use of supplies or consumable items that are non-Brother products. Operation of the MFC/Facsimile machine in excess of the specifications or with the Serial Number or Rating Label removed shall be deemed abuse and all repairs thereafter shall be the sole liability of the end-user/purchaser. In order to obtain warranty service, the MFC/Facsimile machine must be delivered or shipped freight prepaid by the end user/purchaser to a “Brother” Authorized Service Center, together with your Proof of Purchase in the form of a Sales Receipt.
For laser products: Failure to remove the Toner Cartridge (and Toner Drum Unit on applicable models) during shipping will cause severe damage to the MFC/Facsimile and will VOID the Warranty. (Refer to your User's Guide for proper packaging.)
For ink-jet products: Do not remove the ink cartridges during shipping. Damage to your print head resulting from packing without the ink cartridges will VOID your warranty. (Refer to your User's Guide for proper packaging.)
BROTHER DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT ANY WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY LAW CANNOT BE VALIDLY WAIVED.
No oral or written information, advice or representation provided by Brother, its Authorized Service Centers, Distributors, Dealers, Agents or employees, shall create another warranty or modify this warranty. This warranty states Brother’s entire liability and your exclusive remedy against Brother for any failure of the MFC/Facsimile machine to operate properly.
Neither Brother nor anyone else involved in the development, production, or delivery of this MFC/Facsimile machine shall be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, including lost profits, arising from the use of or inability to use the product, even if advised by the end user/purchaser of the possibility of such damages. Since some Provinces do not allow the above limitation of liability, such limitation may not apply to you.
This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from Providence to Providence.
Warranty Service is available at Brother Authorized Service Centers throughout Canada. For Technical Support or for the name and location of your nearest Authorized Service Center call 1-877-BROTHER. Internet support: support@brother.ca or browse Brother’s Web Site: www.brother.com
Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1 Rue Hôtel de Ville Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, QC H9B 3H6
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LIMITED WARRANTY (CANADA)

Safety precautions

To use the MFC safely

Save these instructions for later reference.
WARNING
There are high voltage electrodes inside the MFC. Before you clean the MFC or clear a paper jam, make sure you have unplugged the power cord from the AC power outlet.
After you use the MFC, some internal parts are extremely HOT! To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your fingers in the area shown in
the illustration.
When you move the MFC, grasp the side handholds that are at the bottom as shown in the illustration.
Do not handle the plug with wet hands. Doing this might cause an electrical shock.
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Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. Never touch telephone wires or terminals that are not insulated unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the wall jack. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never install a telephone wall jack in a wet location.
This product must be installed near an AC power outlet that is easily accessible. In case of emergencies, you must disconnect the power cord from the AC power outlet in order to shut off power completely.
To reduce the risk of shock or fire, use only a No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.
Caution
Lightning and power surges can damage this product! We recommend that you use a quality surge protection device on the AC power line and on the telephone line, or unplug the lines during a lightning storm.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your telephone equipment, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:
1. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
2. Avoid using this product (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.
3. Do not use this product to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
4. Use only the power cord provided with the MFC. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Choosing a location

Place your MFC on a flat, stable surface that is free of vibration and shocks, such as a desk. Put the MFC near a telephone wall jack and a standard, grounded AC power outlet. Choose a location where the temperature remains between 50°F and 90°F (10°-32.5°C).
Caution
Avoid placing your MFC in a high-traffic area.
Do not place near heaters, air conditioners, water, chemicals, or refrigerators.
Do not expose the MFC to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture, or dust.
Do not connect your MFC to electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers.
Disruption of power can wipe out information in the MFC’s memory.
Do not connect your MFC to electrical outlets on the same circuit as large appliances or other equipment that might disrupt the power supply.
Avoid interference sources, such as speakers or the base units of cordless phones.
NO !
NO ! NO !
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Quick Reference Guide

Sending faxes

Automatic Transmission
1
If it is not illuminated in
green, press (
2
Load the original document.
3
Enter the fax number using One-Touch, Speed-Dial, Search or the dial pad.
4
Press
Real Time Transmission
You can send faxes in real time.
1
If it is not illuminated in
green, press (
2
Load the original document.
3
Press
4
Press or to select
On
OR— For the next transmission
only, press or to select and then press
5
For the next fax only, press
Fax:On
Set
Start
.
Menu, 2, 2, 5
, and then press
Next Fax Only
Set
or to select
, and then press
.
Fax
Fax
.
Set
,
.
Next
6
).
7 8

Receiving faxes

Select Receive Mode
1 2
).

Storing numbers

Storing One-Touch Dial numbers
1 2
3
4
5
Press 1 if you want to choose more settings and the LCD will return to the
Setup Send
OR— Press Enter the fax number. Press
Press Press or to select
Fax Only, Manual Fax/Tel TAD
Press Press the One-Touch key
where you want to store the number.
Enter a number (up to 20 digits), and then press
Enter a name (or leave it blank), and then press
Press
2
Start
Menu, 0, 1
and then press
Menu, 2, 3, 1
Stop/Exit
to fax.
.
External
or
menu.
.
.
,
Set
.
.
Set
Set
.
.
x
Storing Speed-Dial numbers
1
Press
2
Enter a three-digit Speed-Dial number, and then press
3
Enter a number (up to 20 digits), and then press
4
Enter a name (or leave it blank), and then press
5
Press
Menu, 2, 3, 2
Set
.
Stop/Exit
.
.
Set
Set

Dialing operations

One-Touch Dialing/ Speed-Dialing
1
If it is not illuminated in green, press (
2
Load the original document.
3
Press the One-Touch key of the number you want to call
OR— Press
Dial
press the three-digit Speed-Dial number.
4
Press
Using Search
1
If it is not illuminated in green, press (
2
Press
Dial
letter of the name you’re looking for.
3
Press or to search the memory.
4
Press
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Search/Speed
, press #, and then
Start
.
Search/Speed
, and then enter the first
Start
.
Fax
Fax

Making copies

Single copy
1
Press illuminate it in green.
2
Load the original document.
.
3
Press
Sorting multiple copies
.
1
Press illuminate it in green.
2
Load the original document.
3
Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies you want (up to 99).
4
).
).
Press
Stack/Sort
press
5
Press or to select
Sort
press
6
Press
Brother fax back system:
In USA: 1-800-521-2846
Brother Global Web Site:
http://www.brother.com Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and Product Support
http://solutions.brother.com Brother Accessories & Supplies:
In USA: 1-888-879-3232 (voice)
http://www.brothermall.com
In Canada: 1-877-
Start
Options
to select
Set
(or
Set
Start
1-800-947-1445 (fax)
(Copy
.
(Copy)
and or
, and then
.
Stack
.
.
BROTHER
) to
to
) and then
(voice)

Table of Contents

1
Introduction ..........................................................................1-1
Using this Guide ...............................................................1-1
Finding information.................................................1-1
Symbols used in this Guide....................................1-1
Fax Test Sheet and Product Registration
(USA only)..............................................................1-2
On-Line Registration (USA and Canada) ................... 1-2
MFC part names and operations................................1-3
Control panel overview ..................................................... 1-5
Back light color shows the MFC status.......................1-7
About fax machines .......................................................... 1-9
Custom features ......................................................... 1-9
Do you have Voice Mail on the phone line? ........... 1-9
Why should there be problems?............................. 1-9
How can you avoid possible problems? ................. 1-9
Fax tones and handshake........................................ 1-10
ECM (Error Correction Mode)...................................1-11
Connecting the MFC....................................................... 1-11
Connecting an external telephone............................ 1-11
Connecting an external telephone answering
device (TAD) ........................................................1-12
Sequence ............................................................. 1-12
Connections ......................................................... 1-13
Recording outgoing message (OGM)
on an external TAD ..........................................1-14
Special line considerations.......................................1-15
Roll-over phone lines............................................ 1-15
Two-line phone system ........................................ 1-15
Converting telephone wall outlets ........................ 1-16
Installing MFC, external two-line TAD and
two-line telephone ............................................ 1-17
Multi-line connections (PBX) .................................... 1-18
If you are installing the MFC to work
with a PBX........................................................ 1-18
Custom features on your phone line......................... 1-18
2
Loading paper and original documents ............................ 2-1
About paper ...................................................................... 2-1
Paper specifications for each paper tray .................... 2-1
Recommended paper ................................................. 2-2
Choosing acceptable paper........................................ 2-3
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How to load paper.......................................................2-4
To load paper or other media in the paper tray ...... 2-4
To load paper or other media in the manual
feed tray..............................................................2-6
Using the automatic document feeder (ADF) ............. 2-7
3
4
On-screen programming .....................................................3-1
User-friendly programming ............................................... 3-1
Menu table..................................................................3-1
Memory Storage.........................................................3-1
Navigation keys ................................................................3-2
Getting started ..................................................................... 4-1
Initial Setup.......................................................................4-1
Setting the Date and Time..........................................4-1
Setting the Station ID..................................................4-2
Entering text ...........................................................4-3
Inserting spaces .....................................................4-3
Making corrections .................................................4-3
Repeating letters .................................................... 4-3
Special characters and symbols ............................ 4-4
Setting Tone and Pulse dialing mode
(Canada only) ......................................................... 4-4
General Setup................................................................... 4-5
Setting the Mode Timer ..............................................4-5
Setting the Paper Type ............................................... 4-5
Setting the Paper Size ................................................ 4-6
Setting the Ring Volume.............................................4-7
Setting the Beeper Volume......................................... 4-7
Setting the Speaker Volume.......................................4-8
Setting the Handset Volume.......................................4-8
Choosing the Handset Volume
(For Volume Amplify)..............................................4-9
Setting Volume Amplify.............................................4-10
Turning on Automatic Daylight Savings Time...........4-10
Toner Save ...............................................................4-11
Sleep Time................................................................4-11
Setting the LCD Contrast..........................................4-12
Setting the Tray Use for Copy mode ........................4-12
Setting the Tray Use for Fax mode...........................4-13
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5
Setup Receive ......................................................................5-1
Basic receiving operations................................................5-1
Choosing the Receive Mode ...................................... 5-1
To select or change your Receive Mode ................ 5-2
Setting the Ring Delay ...............................................5-2
Setting the F/T Ring Time (Fax/Tel mode only).......... 5-3
Easy Receive.............................................................. 5-4
Printing a reduced incoming fax
(Auto Reduction) ....................................................5-5
Printing a fax from the memory ..................................5-5
Setting the Print Density.............................................5-6
Advanced receiving operations ........................................ 5-7
Operation from extension telephones......................... 5-7
For Fax/Tel mode only................................................ 5-7
Changing the remote codes ....................................... 5-8
Polling......................................................................... 5-9
Setting up Polling Receive ..................................... 5-9
Setting up Sequential Polling Receive ................... 5-9
Telephone services ........................................................ 5-10
Distinctive Ring.........................................................5-10
What does your telephone company’s
‘Distinctive Ring’ do?........................................ 5-10
What does Brother’s ‘Distinctive Ring’ do? .......... 5-10
Do you have Voice Mail?......................................5-11
Before you choose the ring pattern to register ..... 5-11
Registering the Distinctive Ring pattern ................... 5-12
Turning off the Distinctive Ring ............................5-12
Caller ID..........................................................................5-13
Viewing Caller ID List ............................................... 5-14
Clearing a Caller ID stored in the memory ............... 5-14
Printing Caller ID List................................................5-14
Call Waiting ....................................................................5-15
6
Setup Send ........................................................................... 6-1
How to enter Fax mode .................................................... 6-1
How to dial........................................................................ 6-1
Manual dialing ............................................................ 6-1
One-Touch dialing ......................................................6-2
Speed-Dialing ............................................................. 6-2
Search ........................................................................6-2
How to fax.........................................................................6-3
Manual transmission................................................... 6-3
Automatic transmission ..............................................6-3
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Out of Memory message ............................................6-4
Sending a fax at the end of a conversation ................ 6-4
Basic sending operations.................................................. 6-5
Sending faxes using multiple settings.........................6-5
Contrast ......................................................................6-5
Fax Resolution............................................................6-6
Manual and automatic fax Redial ............................... 6-7
Dual Access ...............................................................6-7
Real Time Transmission.............................................6-8
Checking job status....................................................6-9
Canceling a fax in progress........................................6-9
Canceling a scheduled job..........................................6-9
Advanced sending operations ........................................6-10
Composing the electronic Cover Page.....................6-10
Composing your own comments ..........................6-11
Cover page for the next fax only...........................6-12
Send a cover page for all faxes ............................6-13
Using a printed cover page.......................................6-13
Broadcasting.............................................................6-14
Overseas Mode ........................................................6-15
Delayed Fax..............................................................6-16
Delayed Batch Transmission....................................6-16
Setting up Polled Transmission ................................6-17
Memory Security.......................................................6-18
Setting up the password.......................................6-18
Turning Memory Security on ................................6-19
Turning Memory Security off ................................6-19
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Auto Dial numbers and dialing options .............................7-1
Storing numbers for easy dialing ......................................7-1
Storing One-Touch Dial numbers ...............................7-1
Storing Speed-Dial numbers....................................... 7-3
Changing One-Touch and Speed-Dial numbers......... 7-4
Setting up Groups for Broadcasting............................7-5
Dialing operations.............................................................7-6
Access codes and credit card numbers...................... 7-6
Pause .........................................................................7-7
Tone or Pulse (Canada only)...................................... 7-7
Telephone (voice) operations ...........................................7-7
Making a telephone call ..............................................7-7
Hold ............................................................................7-7
8
Remote Fax Options ............................................................8-1
Programming a Fax Forwarding number....................8-1
Programming your pager number............................... 8-2
Setting Fax Storage.................................................... 8-3
Setting your Remote Access Code...................................8-4
Remote Retrieval.............................................................. 8-5
Using your Remote Access Code...............................8-5
Remote commands ....................................................8-6
Retrieving fax messages ............................................8-8
Changing your Fax Forwarding number ..................... 8-8
9
10
11
Printing reports ....................................................................9-1
Fax settings and activity ................................................... 9-1
Customizing the Transmission Verification Report..... 9-1
Setting the Fax Activity Report Interval ...................... 9-2
Printing reports ...........................................................9-3
How to print a report...............................................9-3
Making copies .................................................................... 10-1
Using the MFC as a copier .............................................10-1
Enter Copy mode......................................................10-1
Making a single copy................................................ 10-2
Making multiple copies .............................................10-2
Out of Memory message .......................................... 10-3
Using the Copy keys (Temporary settings) ....................10-4
Enlarge/Reduce........................................................ 10-5
Quality (type of original document)...........................10-7
Contrast....................................................................10-8
Options .....................................................................10-9
N in 1 copy (Page Layout).................................. 10-10
Sorting copies.........................................................10-12
Changing the default copy settings .............................. 10-13
Quality ....................................................................10-13
Contrast..................................................................10-13
Important information ....................................................... 11-1
Standard telephone and FCC Notices
These notices are in effect on models sold and
used only in the United States.............................. 11-1
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Declaration of Conformity (USA only) ..................11-3
Important ..............................................................11-4
Important – about the interface cable...................11-4
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Industry Canada Compliance Statement
(Canada only) .......................................................11-4
For your safety..........................................................11-4
Disconnect device.....................................................11-4
LAN connection ....................................................11-4
International E
Statement .............................................................11-5
Laser safety..............................................................11-5
FDA regulations........................................................11-6
Important safety instructions...........................................11-7
Trademarks..................................................................... 11-9
Shipment of the MFC......................................................11-9
NERGY STAR
®
Compliance
12
13
Troubleshooting and routine maintenance .....................12-1
Troubleshooting .............................................................12-1
Error messages ........................................................12-1
Original document jams............................................12-4
Paper jams................................................................12-5
If you are having difficulty with your MFC............... 12-11
Improving the print quality....................................... 12-15
Compatibility...........................................................12-18
Packing and shipping the MFC.....................................12-19
Routine maintenance....................................................12-22
Cleaning the scanner..............................................12-22
Cleaning the printer ................................................12-23
Cleaning the drum unit............................................ 12-24
Replacing the toner cartridge..................................12-25
How to replace the toner cartridge..........................12-26
Replacing the drum unit..........................................12-30
Checking the drum life............................................12-33
Page Counter .........................................................12-33
Optional accessories ......................................................... 13-1
Memory board.................................................................13-1
Installing the optional memory board........................13-2
Network (LAN) board ......................................................13-4
Before starting installation ........................................13-5
Step 1: Hardware installation....................................13-5
Step 2: Connecting the NC-9100h to an Unshielded
Twisted Pair 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX Ethernet
Network ................................................................13-8
LED.......................................................................13-8
Test switch............................................................13-9
Paper Tray #2 ...........................................................13-9
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Glossary .............................................................................. G-1
S
I
R
Specifications ......................................................................S-1
Product description...........................................................S-1
General.............................................................................S-1
Print media .......................................................................S-2
Copy .................................................................................S-2
Fax....................................................................................S-3
Scanner ............................................................................S-4
Printer ...............................................................................S-5
Interfaces..........................................................................S-5
Computer requirements....................................................S-6
Consumable items............................................................S-7
Network (LAN) board (NC-9100h) ....................................S-8
Index ......................................................................................I-1
Remote Retrieval Access card .......................................... R-1
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Introduction

Using this Guide

Thank you for buying a Brother Multi-Function Center (MFC). Your MFC-8220 is simple to use, with LCD screen instructions to guide you through programming it. You can make the most of your MFC by taking a few minutes to read this Guide.

Finding information

All the chapter headings and subheadings are listed in the Table of Contents. You will be able to find information about a specific feature or operation by checking the Index at the back of this Guide.

Symbols used in this Guide

Throughout this Guide you will see special symbols alerting you to important warnings, notes and actions. To make things clearer and to help you press the correct keys, we used special fonts and added some of the messages that will appear in the LCD.
Bold Bold typeface identifies specific keys on the MFC
control panel.
Italics Italicized typeface emphasizes an important
point or refers you to a related topic.
Courier New
Courier New typeface identifies the messages on the LCD of the MFC.
Warnings inform you what to do to avoid possible personal injury.
Cautions specify procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent possible damage to the machine.
Notes tell you how you should respond to a situation that may arise or give tips about how the current operation works with other features.
Improper Setup alerts you to devices and operations that are not compatible with the MFC.
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Fax Test Sheet and Product Registration (USA only)

After setting your Station ID, please fill in the Test Sheet included with your MFC and fax it to Brother’s Automated Fax Response System as your first transmission. This will check that your MFC is working properly.
To get a response, you must have set up your Station ID.
Setting the Station ID
(See
In USA Only: 1-877-268-9575
When your Test Sheet is received, a Confirmation Sheet and Product Registration form will be sent back to your MFC.
Please fill in the form and return it to complete your registration.
on page 4-2.)

On-Line Registration (USA and Canada)

1
Insert the MFL-Pro Suite CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2
Click Online Registration to register your product.
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MFC part names and operations

Front view
4 Telephone Handset
3 ADF Document
Output Support
2 Front Cover
Release Button
5 ADF Document
Support
6 Control Panel
Face-down Output
7
Tray Support Flap with Extension
8 Power Switch
1 Manual Feed Tray
9 Front Cover
10 Paper Tray (Tray #1)
No. Name Description
1 Manual Feed Tray Load paper here. 2 Front Cover Release Button Press it to open the front cover. 3 ADF Document Output Support The original documents come out
here.
4 Telephone Handset For telephone calls. 5 ADF Document Support Load the original document here. 6 Control Panel Use the keys and display to control
the MFC.
7 Face-down Output Tray Support Flap
with Extension (Support Flap)
Unfold it to prevent the printed paper from sliding off the MFC.
8 Power Switch Switch the MFC on or off. 9 Front Cover Open to install a toner cartridge or
drum unit.
10 Paper Tray (Tray #1) Load paper here.
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Back view
13 Paper Guides
14 Telephone Line Jack
15 Handset Jack
16 USB Interface
Connector
11 AC Power
Connector
12 Face-up O utput Tray
(Back Output Tray)
18 External Telephone
17 Parallel Interface
Connector
Line Jack
No. Name Description
11 AC Power Connector Connect the AC Power Cable here. 12 Face-up Output Tray
(Back Output Tray)
Open it when thicker paper is placed in the Manual feed tray.
13 Paper Guides Use to fit the width of the document. 14 Telephone Line Jack Plug the line cord supplied with the MFC into
here.
15 Handset Jack Plug in the handset curled cord here. 16 USB Interface Connector Connect the USB Cable here. 17 Parallel Interface Connector Connect the Parallel Cable here. 18 External Telephone Line Jack Plug in the external telephone line here.
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Control panel overview

1
Print keys:
1
Secure
Lets you print out data saved in memory by entering your four-digit password.
Job Cancel
Clears data from the printer memory.
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
2
Displays messages on the screen to help you to set up and use your MFC. The LCD will change color depending on the MFC status.
Mode keys:
3
Fax
2 4
1011
9
4
3
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Scan
Lets you access Scan mode. (See Software User’s Guide on the
CD-ROM.)
Navigation keys:
Menu
Lets you access the Menu to program.
Set
Lets you store your settings in the MFC.
Clear/Back
Deletes entered data or lets you exit the menu by pressing repeatedly.
6
5
Lets you access Fax mode.
Copy
Lets you access Copy mode.
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or
Press to scroll forward or backward to a menu selection.
When using the speaker, telephone handset or ring, you can press these keys to adjust the volume in fax mode.
or
Press to scroll through the menus and options.
Also, you can use these keys to do a numerical search for the names of stored numbers in fax mode.
Fax and telephone keys:
5
Hook/Hold
Lets you dial telephone and fax numbers without lifting the handset.
OR— Lets you place telephone calls on
hold.
Resolution
Sets the resolution when you send a fax.
Search/Speed Dial
Lets you look up numbers that are stored in the dialing memory. It also lets you dial stored numbers by pressing # and a three-digit number.
Redial/Pause
Redials the last number you called. It also inserts a pause in auto dial numbers.
6
Start
Copy keys
8
(Temporary settings):
Enlarge/Reduce
Lets you reduce or enlarge copies depending upon the ratio you select.
Contrast
Lets you make a copy that is lighter or darker than the original document.
Quality
Lets you select the copy quality for your type of original document.
Options
You can quickly and easily select temporary settings for copying.
Dial Pad
9
Use these keys to dial telephone or fax numbers and as a keyboard for entering information into the MFC.
The # key lets you temporarily switch the dialing mode during a telephone call from Tone to Pulse. (Canada only)
Shift
0
To access memory locations 17 through 32 in the One-Touch keys hold down the Shift key.
One-Touch keys
A
These 16 keys give you instant access to 32 previously stored auto dial numbers.
Lets you start sending faxes, making copies or scanning.
7
Stop/Exit
Stops a fax, copy and scan operation or exits from the menu.
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Back light color shows the MFC status

The LCD back light will change color depending on the MFC status.
LCD MFC status Description
Sleep Mode The power switch is off or the MFC is in
Sleep mode.
Off
Initializing The MFC is being initialized after you
Orange
Green
Warming Up in Sleep mode
Menu in Operation The Menu is in use. Receiving Data
from the Computer
Data Remaining in Printer Memory
Warming Up The MFC is warming up for printing. Ready The MFC is ready for use. Receiving Fax
Data
switched it on. The MFC is warming up for printing in
Sleep mode.
The MFC is either receiving data from the computer, processing data in the memory, or printing data.
Print data remains in the MFC memory.
The MFC is either receiving fax data, processing data in memory, or printing data.
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LCD MFC status Description
Service error Follow the steps below.
Red
Cover open The cover is open. Close the cover. (See
Toner empty Replace the toner cartridge with a new
Paper error Put paper in the tray or clear the paper
Out of memory Memory is full. (See Error messages on
Other errors Check the LCD message. (See
1. Turn off the power switch.
2. Wait a few seconds, and then turn it back on and try to print again.
If you cannot clear the error and still see the Red back light color after turning the MFC back on, please call Brother Customer Service at: 1-800-284-4329 (in USA) or 1-877-BROTHER (in Canada).
Error messages on page 12-1.)
one. (See Replacing the toner cartridge on page 12-25.)
jam. Check the LCD message. (See Troubleshooting on page 12-1.)
page 12-1.)
Troubleshooting on page 12-1.)
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About fax machines

Custom features

Do you have Voice Mail on the phone line?
If you have Voice Mail on the phone line where you will install your new MFC, there is a strong possibility that Voice Mail and the MFC may conflict with each other while receiving incoming calls.
Why should there be problems?
Since both the MFC and Voice Mail will pick up the call, after the number of rings you have set, each of them has the ability to keep the other from receiving calls.
For example, if your Voice Mail is set to answer after two rings and your MFC is set to answer after four, your Voice Mail will stop your MFC from receiving faxes.
If you set Voice Mail and the Brother MFC to answer after the same number of rings, there is no way of knowing which one will answer first. It is important to remember that neither Voice Mail nor the MFC can pass the call back to the other after the call has been answered.
How can you avoid possible problems?
A very good way to avoid problems like the one mentioned, is to get a second phone number on your present phone line
Many people with Voice Mail choose an alternative service, which is called “Distinctive Ring”, and they are very satisfied with it. (See
Distinctive Ring
Another way to avoid possible problems is to replace your Voice Mail with an answering machine. Your Brother MFC is designed to work with an answering machine or TAD (telephone answering device).
Connecting an external telephone answering device (TAD)
(See page 1-12.)
on page 5-10.)
.
on
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Fax tones and handshake

When someone is sending a fax, the MFC sends fax calling tones (CNG tones). These are quiet, intermittent beeps every 4-seconds. You will hear them after you dial and press continue for about 60 seconds after dialing. During that time, the sending machine must begin the “handshake”, or connection, with the receiving machine.
Each time you use automatic procedures to send a fax, you are sending CNG tones over the phone line. You will soon learn to listen for these quiet beeps each time you answer a phone on your fax line, so you will know if you are receiving a fax message.
The receiving fax responds with fax receiving tones, which are loud, chirping sounds. A receiving fax chirps for about 40 seconds over the phone line, and the LCD shows
If your MFC is set to the automatically with fax receiving tones. If the other person hangs up, your MFC will continue to send the “chirps” for about 40 seconds, and the LCD continues to show
Stop/Exit
press The fax ‘handshake’ is the time in which the sending machine’s CNG
tones and the receiving machines “chirps” overlap. This must be for at least 2 to 4 seconds, so both machines can understand how each is sending and receiving the fax. The handshake cannot begin until the call is answered, and the CNG tones only last for about 60 seconds after the number is dialed. So it is important for the receiving machine to answer the call in as few rings as possible.
.
Fax Only
Receiving
mode, it will answer every call
Receiving
Start
and they will
.
. To cancel receiving,
When you have an external Telephone Answering Device (TAD) on your fax line, your TAD will decide the number of rings before the call is answered. Pay special attention to the directions for connecting a TAD in this chapter. (See
device (TAD)
Connecting an external telephone answering
on page 1-12.)
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