Brother MFC-8500 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

MFC-8500

version C

If You Need to Call Customer Service

Please complete the following information for future reference:

Model Number: MFC-8500

Serial Number*:	______________________________________
Date of Purchase:	______________________________________
Place of Purchase:	______________________________________

*The serial number is on the back of the unit. Retain this manual with your sales receipt as a permanent record of your purchase, in the event of theft, fire or warranty service.

Brother Numbers

IMPORTANT

For technical and operational assistance, you must call the country where you purchased the machine. Calls must be made from within that country.

Brother fax-back system (USA Only)

Brother Customer Service 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 send faxes to any fax machine, not just the one from which you are calling. Call and follow the voice prompts to receive faxed instructions on how to use the system and your index of fax-back subjects.

If you can’t resolve a difficulty with your Brother machine using this manual, call our fax-back system, and follow the voice prompts to receive faxed instructions about using the system and an index of fax-back subjects.

In USA: 1-800-521-2846

The Brother fax-back system number has been preprogrammed on One Touch key 01.

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, and go to the “Solutions” section to learn how to get the most from your Brother product.

http://solutions.brother.com

You can check here for Brother Printer Driver updates.

For Customer Service

In USA: 1-800-284-4329 (voice) 1-908-575-8790 (fax)

1-800-284-3238 (TTY service for the hearing-impaired)

In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER (voice)

1-514-685-4898 (fax)

1-514-685-6464 (voice) (within Montreal)

Dealers/Service Centers (USA Only)

For the name of a Brother authorized dealer or service center, call 1-800-284-4357.

Service Centers (Canada Only)

For service center addresses in Canada, call 1-877-BROTHER.

O R D E R I N G A C C E S S O R I E S A N D S U P P L I E S

Ordering Accessories and Supplies

IMPORTANT

For technical and operational assistance, you must call the country where you purchased the machine. Calls must be made from within that country.

For best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, 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 Brother accessories and supplies 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
Laser Fax Toner	TN-430 (Able to print 3000 pages)
	TN-460 (Able to print 6000 pages)

Laser Fax Drum	DR400

Telephone Line Cord	LG3077001

Telephone Handset	UF6857010

Handset Curled Cord	UF7204008

Document Tray and Extension	UU2069008

Document Support	UU2080008

IEEE 1284 Bi-directional Cable	F2A046-10

Multi-purpose Paper Cassette #2 (Option)	LT400

Power Protector for A/C Power and Phone Line	QPD120
Surges and Voltage Spikes (2 Outlets)

Power Protector for A/C Power and Phone Line	FX 120
Surges and Voltage Spikes (8 Outlets)

Owner’s Manual	LE1762001

**Multi-Function Link® Pro Suite is NOT available on floppy disks.

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Notice – Disclaimer of Warranties

(For 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 manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product descriptions and specifications.

The contents of this manual 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.

N O T I C E – D I S C L A I M E R O F W A R R A N T I E S iii

BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE

(USA Only)

This warranty gives you certain rights and you may also have other rights that may vary from state to state.

This warranty is given only to the first end-use purchaser of the accompanying product (referred to in this warranty as “this Product”).

What is covered: Brother warrants to you for the Warranty Period that there are no defects in the materials, workmanship or Year 2000 compliance of this Product. The “Warranty Period” is 1 year from the date you purchased this product. The “Warranty Period” for consumable items, such as Print Heads, Toner, Drums, Ink Cartridges, Print Cartridges, Refill Ribbons, Therma PLUS Paper and Thermal Paper, etc. is 90 days from the date of purchase, or the rated life of the Consumable item, whichever is shorter.

What is NOT covered: Warranty WILL BE VOID by Brother for repairs or replacements made necessary due to the following: (1) If the Product was not purchased from an authorized Brother reseller within the United States, (2) The Product has been serviced or modified by anyone other than an Authorized Service Representative of Brother, (3) The serial number has been modified, defaced or removed from this Product, (4) Non-Brother®-brand or nonBrother approved parts, supplies, power supplies or other accessories have been used with this Product, (5) Any damage caused by accident, neglect, abuse or misuse or, the recommended monthly volume has been exceeded, (6) Damages caused as a result of modification, alteration or repairs performed by anyone other than a Brother Authorized Service Representative.

(7) NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY ARE: Consumable items, for example (including, but not limited to): ribbons, ink or toner cartridges, toner drum units, print heads, cleaning and/or instances where no defects in material or workmanship are found in the Product, etc. (8) Damage caused by improper connection and/or disconnection of the Product; failure of the operator to follow operational instructions, improper set up of the Product.

What to do if you think your Product is defective: Call our Customer Service Hotline at 1-800-284-4329, or if you suspect a defect in materials or workmanship in this Product, you can report it to a Brother Authorized Service Center. During the Warranty Period, supply Brother’s representative with

a copy of your dated bill of sale showing that this Product was purchased within the United States. For the name of your Brother Authorized Service Center, call 1-800-521- 2846. After contacting the Brother Authorized Service Center, you may be required to deliver or send the Product properly packaged, freight prepaid, to the Authorized Service Center together with a photocopy of your bill of sale.

What Brother will do: Brother (or its Authorized Service Center) will evaluate your report of a possible defect to determine whether a defect exists, and if it does exist, Brother (or its Authorized Service Center) will repair or (at Brother’s option) replace the Product with a product that performs the same functions and performs as well as the original Product. Brother reserves the right to supply refurbished or remanufactured replacement parts provided that the replacement parts conform to the manufacturer’s specifications for new products. The repaired or replacement product will be returned to you at no cost.

Exchange Service: When an exchange is authorized, Brother will exchange your nonworking product with a refurbished or remanufactured product that conforms to the manufacturer’s specifications for new products. The refurbished or remanufactured Product you receive 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 Product that is sent to you and must return (or be billed up to the cost of a new product) your original nonworking product, which shall become the property of Brother. You must call Brother Customer Service and if the representative cannot correct the product’s malfunction over the telephone and you elect the exchange service, you must provide information pertaining to this Product and you must also provide a valid major credit card number. Your credit card will be charged up to the cost of a new Product if: (i) you do not return your original Product to Brother within five (5) business days; (ii) the malfunctions of 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).

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BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE

(USA Only)

The Brother Customer Service Representative will ship the exchange Product via next business day delivery courier service, with return instructions and prepaid return air bill. Follow the return instructions. You must return the original Product in the same shipping carton in which the exchanged Product was received and include a copy of proof of purchase (bill of sale). Retain your original accessory items and a copy of the return air bill, signed by the courier.

Limitations: Repair or replacement as described above is your sole and exclusive (that is, your only) remedy if this Product is defective. 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, 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 under-standings that you may have with Brother or its representatives.

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.

Product Support: Toll-free Customer Service and technical support is available for hardware operational assistance at 1- 800-284-4329. At any time, free technical support in the form of Frequently Asked Questions, troubleshooting tips and service center locator is available through our faxback system at 1-800-521-2846 or Brother’s Internet Web Site (www.brother.com). Now you can visit us on-line at (www.brothermall.com), your complete source for genuine Brother Accessories and Supplies.

BROTHER INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

100 SOMERSET CORPORATE BLVD.

BRIDGEWATER, NEW JERSEY 08807-0911

Please record your model and serial numbers and your date and location of Purchase below for your records. Keep this information with your proof of purchase (bill of sale) in case your Product is lost, stolen or requires service.

Model # ___________________________

Serial # ___________________________

Date of purchase: ___________________

Store where purchased: ______________

Location of store:____________________

Important: We recommend that you keep all original packing materials, in the event that you ship this product.

M F C L I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y ( U S A ) v

BROTHER MULTIFUNCTION CENTER/FACSIMILE MACHINE

LIMITED WARRANTY

(For 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 Operation Manual 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 Operation Manual 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. Within Montreal, please call 6856464. 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

We’re at your side.

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Quick Reference Guide

Sending Faxes

Automatic Transmission

1Place the original face down in the ADF.

2Enter the fax number using One Touch, Speed Dial, Search or the dial pad.

3Press Fax Start.

Sending a Cover Page

1Place the original face down in the ADF.

2Press Menu, 2, 2, 8.

3When NEXT FAX ONLY? appears, press Set.

4Press or to select ON (or OFF), and then press Set.

5Press or to select a comment, and then press Set.

6Enter two digits to indicate the number of pages being sent, and then press Set.

7Press 1 to select additional settings

—OR—Press 2 if you are ready to fax.

8Enter the fax number.

9Press Fax Start.

Real Time Transmission

You can send faxes in real time.

1Place the original face down in the ADF.

2Press Menu, 2, 2, 6.

3Press or to select ON, and then press Set—OR—For the next

transmission only press or to select NEXT FAX ONLY, and then press Set.

4For the next fax only, press or to select ON, and then press Set.

5Press 1 to select additional settings

—OR—Press 2 to fax.

6Enter the fax number.

7Press Fax Start.

Receiving Faxes

Select Receive Mode

You can select FAX/TEL, TAD,

MANUAL or FAX ONLY by pressing the Mode button repeatedly until you have changed the FAX and FAX/TEL lights to the setting you want to use.

If you select FAX/TEL, make sure you set Ring Delay and F/T Ring Time.

Manual Reception

1Pick up the handset.

2Press Fax Start if you hear fax tones (beeps).

3When the LCD shows RECEIVING, replace the handset.

Brother fax-back system:

In USA:

1-800-521-2846

Brother Global Web Site:

http://www.brother.com

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

http://solutions.brother.com

Brother Accessories & Supplies: In USA:

1-888-879-3232 (voice)

1-800-947-1445 (fax) http://www.brothermall.com

In Canada:

1-877-BROTHER (voice)

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Storing Numbers

Storing One Touch Dial

Numbers

1Press Menu, 2, 3, 1.

2Press the One Touch key where you want to store the number.

3Enter a number (up to 20 digits), and then press Set.

4Enter a name (or leave it blank), and then press Set.

5Press Stop/Exit.

Storing Speed Dial Numbers

1Press Menu, 2, 3, 2.

2Enter a two-digit Speed Dial number, and then press Set.

3Enter a number (up to 20 digits), and then press Set.

4Enter a name (or leave it blank), and then press Set.

5Press Stop/Exit.

Telephone Operation

One Touch Dialing/

Speed Dialing

1Pick up the handset—OR—Press Hook and listen for a dial tone.

2When you hear the dial tone, press the One Touch key of the location you want to call—OR—Press

Search/Speed Dial, press #, and then press the two-digit Speed Dial number. (If you pressed Hook to dial, pick up the handset when the other party answers.)

3To hang up, replace the handset.

Search/Speed Dial

1Press Search/Speed Dial, then enter the first letter of the name you’re looking for.

2Press or to search the memory.

3When the name is displayed, lift the handset—OR—Press Hook.

4Press Fax Start to dial. (If you pressed Hook to dial, pick up the handset when the other party answers.)

5To hang up, replace the handset.

Making Copies

Making a Single Copy

1Place the original face down in the ADF.

2Press Copy.

Sorting Multiple Copies

1Place the original face down in the ADF.

2Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies you want (up to 99).

3Press Options, press or to select OPT:STACK/SORT, and then press Set.

Press or to select SORT, and then press Set.

4Press Copy.

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Table of Contents

Introduction.....................................................................................	1-1
Using This Manual .....................................................................	1-1
Finding Information.............................................................	1-1
Conventions Used in this Manual........................................	1-1
Test Sheet Procedure and Product Registration
(For USA Only) ......................................................................	1-2
To Complete Your MFC-8500 Registration On-Line
(For USA Only) ..............................................................	1-2
MFC-8500 Control Panel Overview ..........................................	1-3
About Fax Machines ..................................................................	1-5
Custom Features ..................................................................	1-5
Do You Have Voice Mail on the Phone Line? ...............	1-5
Why Should There Be Trouble? .....................................	1-5
How Can You Avoid Possible Problems? ......................	1-5
Fax Tones and Handshake...................................................	1-6
ECM (Error Correction Mode)............................................	1-6

Assembly and Connections.............................................................	2-1
Packing List................................................................................	2-1
Choosing a Location...................................................................	2-2
Assembly....................................................................................	2-3
Installing the Drum Unit Assembly
(with Toner Cartridge) ....................................................	2-3
Attaching the Trays .............................................................	2-4
Connecting Paper Cassette #2 (Option) ..............................	2-4
Manual Feed Slot.................................................................	2-5
Paper...........................................................................................	2-6
Acceptable Paper ................................................................	2-6
Paper Capacity of Paper Cassette ........................................	2-6
Paper Specification for the Cassette ....................................	2-7
Manual Feed Slot ............................................................	2-7
Loading Paper in Multi-purpose Paper Cassette .................	2-8
Connections................................................................................	2-9
Connecting the Machine......................................................	2-9
Connecting an External Telephone ...................................	2-10
Connecting an External TAD
(Telephone Answering Device) ....................................	2-10
Sequence .......................................................................	2-10

Connections...................................................................	2-10
Recording Outgoing Message (OGM) on
External TAD ...........................................................	2-11
Special Line Considerations ..............................................	2-12
Roll Over Phone Lines..................................................	2-12
Two-Line Phone System...............................................	2-12
Converting Telephone Wall Outlets .............................	2-12
Installing Machine, External Two-Line TAD, and
Two-Line Telephone ................................................	2-13
Multi-Line Connections (PBX) .........................................	2-14
If you are installing the machine to work with a PBX:.. 2-14
Custom Features on Your Phone Line...............................	2-14
Custom Features on a Signal Line ................................	2-14
On-Screen Programming................................................................	3-1
User-Friendly Programming.......................................................	3-1
Menu Mode .........................................................................	3-1
Menu Selection Table..........................................................	3-2
Initial Setup......................................................................................	4-1
Getting Started............................................................................	4-1
Setting Paper Size................................................................	4-1
Turning on Cassette #2 (Option) .........................................	4-1
Setting Cassette Usage ........................................................	4-2
Setting Date and Time .........................................................	4-2
Setting Station ID ................................................................	4-3
Entering Text...................................................................	4-3
Inserting Spaces ..............................................................	4-4
Making Corrections.........................................................	4-4
Repeating Letters ............................................................	4-4
Special Characters and Symbols ....................................	4-4
Setting the Ring Volume .....................................................	4-5
Setting the Beeper Volume..................................................	4-5
Setting the Speaker Volume ................................................	4-5
Setting the Handset Volume ................................................	4-6
Choosing the Handset Volume (For Volume Amplify) ......	4-6
Setting Volume Amplify (For the Hearing-Impaired).........	4-7
Memory Storage ..................................................................	4-7
Turning On Automatic Daylight Savings Time ..................	4-7
Toner Save...........................................................................	4-8
Sleep Mode..........................................................................	4-8

Setting Tone/Pulse Dialing Mode (For Canada Only) ........	4-8
Setup Receive...................................................................................	5-1
Basic Receiving Operations .......................................................	5-1
Selecting Receive Mode ......................................................	5-1
Setting Ring Delay .............................................................	5-2
Setting F/T Ring Time (For FAX/TEL Mode Only)...........	5-2
Easy Receive .......................................................................	5-3
Printing a Reduced Incoming Document ............................	5-3
Setting the Print Density......................................................	5-4
Advanced Receiving Operations................................................	5-5
Operation from Extension Telephone or External
Telephone ...................................................................	5-5
For FAX/TEL Mode Only ..............................................	5-5
Changing Remote Codes.................................................	5-5
Printing a Fax in Memory....................................................	5-6
Polling..................................................................................	5-6
Setting Up Polling Receive.............................................	5-7
Setting Up Sequential Polling Receive ...........................	5-7
Canceling a Scheduled Job..................................................	5-8
Setting Multi-Function Link® Pro Mode ............................	5-8
Setup Send .......................................................................................	6-1
Before You Begin.......................................................................	6-1
Using the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder)...................	6-1
Sending Faxes with Multiple Settings.................................	6-2
Manual Transmission ..........................................................	6-2
Automatic Transmission......................................................	6-2
Manual and Automatic Fax Redial......................................	6-2
Dual Access .........................................................................	6-3
Real Time Transmission......................................................	6-3
Checking the Jobs Status .....................................................	6-4
Canceling a Job While Scanning the Document .................	6-4
Canceling Jobs in Memory..................................................	6-4
Basic Sending Operations ..........................................................	6-5
Contrast................................................................................	6-5
Fax Resolution.....................................................................	6-5
Composing Electronic Cover Page......................................	6-6
Composing Your Own Comments..................................	6-7
Cover Page for the Next Fax Only..................................	6-7
Always Send Cover Page................................................	6-8

Using a Printed Cover Page ............................................	6-8
Advanced Sending Operations ...................................................	6-9
Overseas Mode ....................................................................	6-9
Delayed Timer .....................................................................	6-9
Delayed Fax.......................................................................	6-10
Delayed Batch Transmission ........................................	6-10
Setting Up Polling Transmit..............................................	6-11
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 ...............................................	7-2
Changing One Touch and Speed Dial Numbers..................	7-2
Setting Up Groups for Broadcasting ...................................	7-3
Dialing Options ..........................................................................	7-4
Manual Dialing....................................................................	7-4
Search ..................................................................................	7-4
Speed Dialing ......................................................................	7-5
One Touch Dialing .............................................................	7-5
Broadcasting ........................................................................	7-6
Access Codes and Credit Card Numbers.............................	7-7
Pause....................................................................................	7-7
Hold .....................................................................................	7-7
Redial...................................................................................	7-7
Tone/Pulse (For Canada Only) ............................................	7-7
Telephone Services ..........................................................................	8-1
Custom Features .........................................................................	8-1
Distinctive Ring...................................................................	8-1
What Does Your Telephone Company’s
“Distinctive Ring” Do?...............................................	8-1
What Does Brother’s “Distinctive Ring” Do? ................	8-1
Do You Have Voice Mail?..............................................	8-2
Before You Choose the Ring Pattern to Register ...........	8-2
VERY IMPORTANT..........................................................	8-3
Registering the Distinctive Ring Pattern.........................	8-3
Caller ID ..............................................................................	8-3
Viewing Caller ID List....................................................	8-4
Clearing a Caller ID Stored in Memory..........................	8-4
Printing Caller ID List.....................................................	8-4
Call Waiting Caller ID.........................................................	8-4

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CallManage (For USA Only) .....................................................	8-5
Registration with CallManage Requires Changing
Your Carrier Selection ....................................................	8-5
Sending a Fax Using CallManage (For Domestic and
International Long Distance Calls Only!).......................	8-6
Placing a Long Distance Telephone Call Using
CallManage .....................................................................	8-6
Customer Support................................................................	8-6
Disclaimer .......................................................................	8-6
Remote Fax Options........................................................................	9-1
Fax Forwarding/Paging ..............................................................	9-1
Programming a Fax Forwarding Number............................	9-1
Programming a Paging Number ..........................................	9-2
Setting Fax Storage ....................................................................	9-3
Backup Print ........................................................................	9-3
Changing Remote Retrieval Access Code .................................	9-3
Remote Retrieval........................................................................	9-4
Using Remote Retrieval Access Code.................................	9-4
Remote Commands .............................................................	9-5
Retrieving Fax Messages.....................................................	9-6
Changing Fax Forwarding Number.....................................	9-6
Printing Reports............................................................................	10-1
MFC Settings and Activity.......................................................	10-1
Customizing the Transmission Verification Report ..........	10-1
Setting the Fax Activity Report Interval ...........................	10-1
Using the Reports Key.......................................................	10-2
To Print a Report...........................................................	10-2
Making Copies...............................................................................	11-1
Using Your Machine as a Copier .............................................	11-1
Making a Single Copy .......................................................	11-1
Making Multiple Copies....................................................	11-1
Out of Memory Message ...................................................	11-1
Temporary Copy Settings.........................................................	11-2
Copying Using Multiple Settings ......................................	11-2
Using the Enlarge and Reduce Keys .................................	11-3
Using the Options Key ......................................................	11-4
Copy Mode (Type of Original)..........................................	11-4

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Copy Contrast....................................................................	11-4
Sorting Multiple Copies ....................................................	11-5
Special Copy Options ........................................................	11-5
Changing Default Copy Settings..............................................	11-6
Copy Mode (Type of Original)..........................................	11-6
Copy Contrast....................................................................	11-6
For DOS Users...............................................................................	12-1
How to Use the Brother Machine with Your DOS
Application Software ....................................................	12-1
What Does the Remote Printer Console Do? ....................	12-1
Remote Printer Console Main Program ........................	12-1
Installing the Remote Printer Console...............................	12-2
Using the Remote Printer Console Main Program ............	12-3
Remote Printer Console.....................................................	12-4
Current Printer Status Information................................	12-4
Printer Setup Category ......................................................	12-4
Print Setup Section........................................................	12-4
Page Setup Section........................................................	12-5
Font Configuration........................................................	12-5
Other Configuration ......................................................	12-6
Console Configuration Category ..................................	12-6
Using Brother Machine as a Printer............................................	13-1
Special Printing Features..........................................................	13-1
Windows® Printing ............................................................	13-1
Popular Printer Emulation Support ...................................	13-1
Remote Printer Console Program for DOS .......................	13-1
Bi-directional Parallel Interface.........................................	13-1
Enhanced Memory Management.......................................	13-1
Printing from Your PC .............................................................	13-2
Multi-purpose Paper Cassette............................................	13-2
Two-Sided Printing (Manual Duplexing)..........................	13-2
Front Output Bin................................................................	13-3
Manual Feed Slot...............................................................	13-3
Loading One Sheet of Paper .........................................	13-4
Loading More than One Sheet of Paper........................	13-4
Printing on Thicker Paper and Card Stock....................	13-5
Simultaneous Printing/Faxing ..................................................	13-6
Choosing Acceptable Paper......................................................	13-6
Printer Operations.....................................................................	13-7

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	Reset Key...........................................................................	13-7
	Printing the Internal Font List ...........................................	13-7
	Printing the Print Configuration List.................................	13-7
	Restoring Factory Default Settings ...................................	13-7
14	Printer Driver Settings (For Windows® Only) ...........................	14-1
	Using the Brother MFC-8500 Printer Driver ...........................	14-1
	Features in the PCL Printer Driver
	(For Windows® Users Only) .........................................	14-1
	Basic Tab..................................................................................	14-2
	Paper Size ..........................................................................	14-3
	Multiple Page.....................................................................	14-3
	Border Line........................................................................	14-3
	Orientation.........................................................................	14-3
	Copies ................................................................................	14-3
	Collate................................................................................	14-4
	Media Type........................................................................	14-4
	Advanced Tab ..........................................................................	14-5
	Print Quality ......................................................................	14-5
	Resolution .....................................................................	14-5
	Toner Save ....................................................................	14-5
	Print Setting
	(For Windows® 95/98/98SE/Me Users Only) ..........	14-6
	Duplex Printing .................................................................	14-6
	Manual Duplex..............................................................	14-6
	Binding Offset...............................................................	14-6
	Watermark .........................................................................	14-7
	Print Watermark............................................................	14-7
	In background ...............................................................	14-7
	Watermark Text ............................................................	14-8
	Watermark Bitmap........................................................	14-8
	Position .........................................................................	14-8
	Page Setting .......................................................................	14-9
	Device Options ................................................................	14-10
	Quick Print Setup ............................................................	14-11
	Administrator
	(For Windows® 95/98/98SE/Me Users Only).............	14-11
	Print Date & Time ...........................................................	14-12
	Accessories Tab......................................................................	14-13
	Paper Source Setting........................................................	14-13
	Default Source .................................................................	14-13

Available Options............................................................		14-13
Support ...................................................................................		14-14
Brother Solutions Center .................................................		14-14
Web Update .....................................................................		14-14
Check Setting...................................................................		14-14
Features in the Printer Driver (For Windows® 2000).............		14-15
General Tab .....................................................................		14-15
Printing Preferences ....................................................		14-15
Layout Tab.......................................................................		14-16
*1	Orientation .............................................................	14-16
*2	Pages Per Sheet ......................................................	14-17
Paper/Quality Tab............................................................		14-17
*1	Paper Source ..........................................................	14-17
*2	Media .....................................................................	14-18
Advanced Options.......................................................		14-18
*1	Paper /Output .........................................................	14-18
*2	Graphic...................................................................	14-19
*3	Document Options .................................................	14-19
Device Settings Tab.........................................................		14-20
Installable Options ......................................................		14-20

15 Using the Windows®-Based Brother MFL-Pro Control Center .. 15-1

Brother Control Center.............................................................	15-1
AutoLoad the Brother Control Center ...............................	15-1
How to Turn Off AutoLoad...............................................	15-2
Using the Scan Keys.................................................................	15-2
Using the Control Panel Keys ..................................................	15-2
Scan Image ........................................................................	15-3
Scan/OCR ..........................................................................	15-3
Scan to E-mail ...................................................................	15-3
Brother Control Center Features ..............................................	15-4
Auto Configuration............................................................	15-4
Scanning Operations..........................................................	15-4
Copy Operations................................................................	15-5
PC Fax Operation ..............................................................	15-5
Scanner Settings for Scan, Copy and PC Fax Buttons ......	15-5
Global Settings ..................................................................	15-5
Setting Up the Scanner Configurations .............................	15-6
To Access the Scanner Configuration Screen: ..................	15-6
Perform an Operation from the Control Center Screen.....	15-6
Scan to File...............................................................................	15-7

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	Scanner Settings ................................................................	15-7
	Destination Folder .............................................................	15-8
	Scan to E-mail ..........................................................................	15-8
	Scanner Settings ................................................................	15-9
	E-mail Application ............................................................	15-9
	File Attachments................................................................	15-9
	Conversion Options .........................................................	15-10
	Format .........................................................................	15-10
	Show QuickSend Menu ..............................................	15-10
	QuickSend List............................................................	15-10
	Scan to Word Processor .........................................................	15-11
	Scanner Settings ..............................................................	15-11
	Word Processor ...............................................................	15-12
	User-Defined Button ..............................................................	15-13
	Scanner Settings ..............................................................	15-13
	Target Application...........................................................	15-13
	Copy .......................................................................................	15-14
	Scanner Settings ..............................................................	15-14
	Copy Settings...................................................................	15-14
	Send a Fax ..............................................................................	15-15
	Scanner Settings ..............................................................	15-15
	Fax Settings .....................................................................	15-15
16	Using ScanSoft™ PaperPort® for Brother and ScanSoft™
	TextBridge®...................................................................................	16-1
	Using ScanSoft™ PaperPort® and TextBridge®.......................	16-1
	Viewing Items in ScanSoft™ PaperPort® for Brother ......	16-2
	Organizing Your Items in Folders.....................................	16-2
	Links to Many Other Applications ....................................	16-3
	Using ScanSoft™ TextBridge® OCR
	(Converting Image Text to Text You Can Edit) ...........	16-3
	Importing Items from Other Applications.........................	16-3
	Exporting Items in Other Formats.....................................	16-4
	Exporting an Image File................................................	16-4
	Accessing the Scanner.......................................................	16-4
	Scanning a Document into Your PC .................................	16-5
	Settings in the Scanner Window........................................	16-5
	Image.............................................................................	16-5
	Contrast .........................................................................	16-6
	Custom ..........................................................................	16-6
	PreScanning an Image .......................................................	16-7

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Setting Up and Using PC FAX (For Windows® Only)...............	17-1
Introduction ..............................................................................	17-1
Brother Resource Manager................................................	17-1
MFC Remote Setup ..................................................................	17-2
PC FAX Sending (For Windows® Only)..................................	17-3
Setting Up User Information .............................................	17-3
Setting Up Sending............................................................	17-4
Outside line access ............................................................	17-4
Include header ...................................................................	17-4
Address Book file ..............................................................	17-4
User interface.....................................................................	17-5
Simple Style ..................................................................	17-5
Facsimile Style..............................................................	17-5
Setting Up Speed Dial ..............................................................	17-6
The Address Book .............................................................	17-7
Setting Up a Member in the Address Book.......................	17-8
Setting Up a Group for Broadcasting ................................	17-9
Editing Member Information.............................................	17-9
Deleting a Member or Group ..........................................	17-10
Exporting the Address Book ...........................................	17-10
Importing to the Address Book .......................................	17-11
Setting Up Cover Page ....................................................	17-12
To ................................................................................	17-13
From ............................................................................	17-13
Comment.....................................................................	17-13
Select Cover Page Form..............................................	17-13
Import BMP file ..........................................................	17-13
Count Cover Page .......................................................	17-13
Sending a File as a PC-FAX Using the Simple Style......	17-14
Sending a File as a PC-FAX Using the Facsimile Style . 17-15
Setting Up PC FAX Receiving...............................................	17-16
Setting Up Your MFC .....................................................	17-16
Running PC FAX Receiving ...........................................	17-16
Setting Up Your PC.........................................................	17-17
Viewing New PC FAX Messages ...................................	17-17

Using Automatic E-Mail Printing................................................	18-1
For Windows® 95, 98, 98SE, Me Only ....................................	18-1
Main Features ....................................................................	18-1
To Access the On-Line Documentation........................	18-1

To Install Automatic E-mail Printing (Optional Application):18-1

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Using the Brother MFC with a New Power Macintosh®
G3, G4 or iMac™/iBook...............................................................	19-1
Set up Your USB Equipped Apple® Macintosh® G3,G4,
iMac™ or iBook with Mac OS 8.5/8.51/8.6/9.0/9.0.4/9.1 ...	19-1
Using Brother Printer Driver with Your Apple® Macintosh® .. 19-1
Sending a Fax from Your Macintosh® Application .................	19-3
Setting Up Your Address Book.........................................	19-5
Adding a New Member.................................................	19-5
Adding a New Group ....................................................	19-6
Using Brother TWAIN Scanner Driver with Your Apple®
Macintosh® ............................................................................	19-7
Accessing the Scanner.......................................................	19-8
Scanning a Document into Your Macintosh G3, G4 or
iMac ..............................................................................	19-8
Settings in the Scanner Window........................................	19-9
Image.............................................................................	19-9
Scanning Area...............................................................	19-9
Business Card Size......................................................	19-10
Miscellaneous .............................................................	19-10
Contrast .......................................................................	19-10
PreScanning an Image .....................................................	19-11

Optional Accessories .....................................................................	20-1
Paper Cassette #2 (Option).......................................................	20-1
Important Information .................................................................	21-1
Standard Telephone and FCC Notices .....................................	21-1
Laser Safety ..................................................................	21-2
FDA Regulations ..........................................................	21-2
Manufactured ................................................................	21-2
Important—About the Interface Cable .........................	21-3
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only).................	21-3
Important.......................................................................	21-4
Industry Canada Compliance Statement
(For Canada Only)....................................................	21-4
Warranty .......................................................................	21-4
International ENERGY STAR® Compliance
Statement ..................................................................	21-4
Important Safety Instructions ...................................................	21-4
Trademarks...............................................................................	21-6

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22	Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance ...............................	22-1
	Troubleshooting........................................................................	22-1
	Error Messages ..................................................................	22-1
	Document Jam ...................................................................	22-4
	Paper Jam...........................................................................	22-4
	Paper is Jammed in the Multi-purpose Paper Cassette . 22-5
	Paper is Jammed near the Drum Unit ...........................	22-5
	Paper is Jammed in the Fuser Unit................................	22-5
	If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Machine............	22-6
	Packing and Shipping the Machine ........................................	22-13
	Routine Maintenance..............................................................	22-16
	Cleaning the Document Scanner .....................................	22-16
	Cleaning the Printer .........................................................	22-16
	Cleaning the Drum Unit ..................................................	22-17
	Replacing the Toner Cartridge ........................................	22-18
	Toner Empty Indicator ................................................	22-18
	Replacing the Drum Unit.................................................	22-21
	Checking the Drum Life ..................................................	22-22
	Glossary...........................................................................................	G-1
	Specifications ...................................................................................	S-1
	Product Description .............................................................	S-1
	Fax .......................................................................................	S-1
	Printer .........................................................................................	S-2
	Computer Requirement .......................................................	S-3
	Electrical and Environment .................................................	S-3
	Parallel Interface Specifications ..........................................	S-4
	USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface Specifications..........	S-4
	Resident Fonts .....................................................................	S-4
	Symbol Sets/Character Sets ............................................	S-5
	Index ..................................................................................................	I-1
	Remote Retrieval Access Card ............................................	R-1

1 1Introduction

Using This Manual

Thank you for purchasing a Brother fax machine or multi-function center. This machine has been designed to be simple to use, with LCD screen prompts to guide you through programming your machine. However, you can use your machine to its fullest potential by taking a few minutes to read this manual.

Additionally, your machine has a Reports Key. Press Reports, 1 to print a list of basic step instructions and explanations.

Finding Information

All 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 in the back of this manual.

Conventions Used in this Manual

Throughout this manual you’ll see special symbols alerting you to important information, warnings, and actions to perform. For clarification, and to help you choose the correct key presses, we’ve added illustrations of some of the LCD messages.

boldface	Bold typeface identifies a specific key on the machine control panel.
italics	Italics typeface emphasize an important point, or refer you to related
	topic.
bubble dot	Bubble Dot typeface identifies the messages on the LCD of the
	machine.

Warnings detail precautions you must take to avoid possible personal injury.

Cautions specify procedures you must follow or avoid to prevent possible damage to the machine.

Note Notes tell you the proper response for a situation that may occur.

FYI tips provide details about how the current operation interacts with other features.

Improper Setup alerts you to devices and procedures that are not compatible with the machine.

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Test Sheet Procedure and Product Registration

(For USA Only)

After programming your Station ID, please fill out the TEST SHEET included with your machine and then fax it to Brother’s Automated Fax Response System as your first transmission. This will verify that your machine is properly installed. To receive a response, you must set up your Station ID. (See Setting Station ID, Page 4-3.)

When this document is received, a confirmation sheet and Product Registration form will be sent back to your machine. Please fill out the form and return it to complete your registration.

In USA: 1-877-268-9575 (fax)

To Complete Your MFC-8500 Registration On-Line

(For USA Only)

1Insert the MFL Pro CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

2Click On-Line Registration to register your product on-line from the main menu.

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MFC-8500 Control Panel Overview

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1Toner Empty Icon

The Toner icon flashes on and off when toner is low, so you’ll know to order another toner cartridge. You will be able to print until the indicator stays on.

2Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

Displays messages to help you set up and operate your machine.

3Programming Keys:

Lets you access the Menu and

Programming mode.

Set

Stores a function setting into the machine.

4Print Key:

Reset

Clears data from the printer memory.

5Scan Keys:

Scan Image

Press this key to scan a color picture into your graphics application for viewing and editing.

Scan/OCR

Press this key to start scanning a text document. ScanSoft TextBridge will convert it to editable text and display it in your word processor application for further editing.

Scan to E-mail

(Left Arrow)	(Right Arrow)	Press this key to start scanning an
Moves the LCD cursor to the left and		original into your E-mail application,
right through options or text.		setting it up automatically as an
Clear		attachment.
		6One Touch Dial Keys
Deletes entered data or backs up one
step in function procedure.		These 8 keys give you instant access to
		previously stored phone numbers.

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7Shift

This key is used to access the “09” through “16” One Touch numbers.

8Telephone Keys:

Hook

Lets you dial telephone and fax numbers without lifting the handset.

Hold

Lets you place calls on hold.

Redial/Pause

Re-dials the last number called. Also inserts a pause in autodial numbers.

9Reports

Accesses the Reports menu so you can select reports to print: Help List, Auto Dial, Fax Activity, Transmission Verification, and User Settings.

0Dial Pad

Use to dial phone and fax numbers and can be used as a keyboard for entering information into the machine.

(For Canada only) The # key lets you switch the dialing type during a telephone call from PULSE to TONE.

AVolume High/Low Keys

Lets you adjust speaker, ring and handset volume.

BStop/Exit

Stops a fax, cancels an operation or exits from function mode.

CFax Start

Starts an operation (such as sending a fax).

DCopy Keys:

Options

You can quickly and easily select temporary settings (for the next copy only).

Enlarge

Lets you enlarge copies depending upon the ratio you select.

Reduce

Lets you reduce copies depending upon the ratio you select.

Copy

Makes a copy.

ESearch/Speed Dial

Lets you look up numbers stored in the dialing memory. Also lets you dial stored phone numbers by pressing a # and a two-digit number.

FBroadcast

You can use this key whenever you want to send faxes to many different locations (maximum of 166 locations) at once.

GFax Keys/LEDs:

Resolution Indicator Lights

These LEDs show the resolution mode you selected.

Receive Mode Indicator Lights

These LEDs show the receive mode you selected.

Resolution

Sets the resolution when you send a fax.

Mode

Select how the machine will handle incoming calls.

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About Fax Machines

If you’re a first-time fax machine user, fax operation might seem a little mysterious. Soon, you’ll recognize the unusual fax tones on your phone line, and be able to send and receive faxes easily.

Custom Features

Do You Have Voice Mail on the Phone Line?

If you have Voice Mail on the phone line on which you will install your new fax machine, there is a strong possibility that Voice Mail and the fax machine will conflict with each other while receiving incoming calls.

Why Should There Be Trouble?

Since both fax machines and Voice Mail pick up the line at 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 fax machine is set to answer after four, your Voice Mail will keep your fax machine from receiving faxes. If you set Voice Mail and the Brother machine to answer at 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 fax machine 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 previously is to get a second phone number on your present phone line. Many people with Voice Mail opt for this choice, which is called “Distinctive Ring”, and they are very satisfied with it. For details about this type of custom service, please see Distinctive Ring, page 8-1.

Another way to avoid possible problem is to replace your Voice Mail with an answering machine. Your Brother fax machine is designed to work in tandem with an answering machine or TAD (telephone answering device).

(See Connecting an External TAD (Telephone Answering Device), Page 2-10.)

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Fax Tones and Handshake

When someone is sending a fax, the machine sends fax calling tones (CNG tones)—soft, intermittent beeps at 4-second intervals. You’ll hear them when you dial and press Fax Start; they continue for about 60 seconds after dialing. During that time, the sending machine must begin the “handshake” with the receiving machine. Each time you use automatic procedures to send a fax, you are sending CNG tones over the phone line. You’ll soon learn to listen for these soft beeps each time you answer a phone on your fax line, so you can know if you are receiving a fax message.

The receiving fax responds with fax receiving tones-loud, chirping sounds. A receiving fax chirps for about 60 seconds over the phone line, and the LCD shows RECEIVING. If your machine is set to the FAX mode, it will answer every call automatically with fax receiving tones. Even if the other party hangs up, your machine continues to send the “chirps” for about 60 seconds, and the screen continues to display RECEIVING. To cancel the receiving mode, press

Stop/Exit.

When your machine answers in FAX/TEL mode, the machine listens for CNG tones and then responds with receiving tones.

The fax “handshake” is the time in which the sending machine’s CNG tones and the receiving machine’s “chirps” overlap. This must be for at least 2 to 4 seconds, so the 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. Therefore, it’s important for the receiving machine to answer the call in as few rings as possible.

When you have an external telephone answering device (TAD) on your fax line, your TAD will determine the number of rings before the call is answered. Pay special attention to the directions in the Assembly and Connections chapter for connecting a TAD to your machine.

ECM (Error Correction Mode)

The Error Correction Mode (ECM) is a way for the machine to check the integrity of a fax transmission while it is in progress. ECM transmissions are possible only between machines that both have the ECM feature. If they do, you may send and receive fax messages that are continuously checked for their integrity. Sufficient memory must be available in your machine for this feature to work.

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2 2Assembly and Connections

Packing List

Make sure you have the following items:

Power Cord

Telephone Handset

Handset

Curled

Cord

Telephone Wire Cord

Document Tray with Extension

Drum Unit Assembly (With free Standard Toner Cartridge – up to 3,000 pages)

Document

Support

Owner’s	Quick Setup
Manual	Guide

Multi-purpose

Paper Cassette

CD-ROM

Note If an item is missing, call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284-4329 (In USA), 1-877-BROTHER (In Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (In Montreal). Ordering Accessories and Supplies, on Page ii for the correct item numbers.

Whenever you transport the machine, use the packing materials that came with your machine. If you do not pack the machine properly, you may void your warranty.

A S S E M B L Y A N D C O N N E C T I O N S

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Choosing a Location

Place your machine on a flat, stable surface, such as a desk. Select a place that is free of vibration and shocks. Locate the machine near a telephone jack and a standard, grounded power outlet.

Avoid placing your machine in a high-traffic area. Do not place near heaters, air conditioners, water, chemicals or refrigerators. Do not expose the machine to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture or dust. Make sure nothing blocks the flow of air from the fan on the sides of the machine. Do not connect your machine to electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or automatic timers. Disruption of power can wipe out information in the unit’s memory. Do not connect your machine 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 !

WARNING

■Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

■We recommend that this product be used with a surge protection device to protect the product against lightning storms.

■Never install a telephone jack in a wet location unless the jack is specifically designed for a wet location.

■Never touch telephone wires or terminals that are not insulated unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

■Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

■Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

■Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

■For PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, the socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and should be easily accessible.

■To reduce the risk of shock or fire, use only a No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord.

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