Brother MFC-8510DN, MFC-8520DN Basic User Guide
Basic User’s Guide
MFC-8510DN
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Which Guide? What's in it? Where is it?
Product Safety
Guide
Read this Guide first. Please read the Safety
Instructions before you set up your machine.
See this Guide for trademarks and legal
limitations.
Quick Setup Guide Follow the instructions for setting up your
machine and installing the drivers and
software for the operating system and
connection type you are using.
Basic User's Guide Learn the basic Fax, Copy, Scan and Direct
Print operations and how to replace
consumables. See troubleshooting tips.
Advanced User's
Guide
Learn more advanced operations: Fax,
Copy, security features, printing reports and
performing routine maintenance.
Software User's
Guide
Follow these instructions for Printing,
Scanning, Network Scanning, Remote
Setup, PC-Fax, and using the Brother
ControlCenter utility.
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Network User's
Guide
This Guide provides useful information
about wired and wireless network settings
and security settings using the Brother
machine. You can also find supported
protocol information for your machine and
detailed troubleshooting tips.
Google Cloud Print
Guide
This Guide provides details on how to
configure your Brother machine to a Google
account and use Google Cloud Print
services for printing over the Internet from
devices using Gmail™ for mobile, GOOGLE
DOCS™ for mobile and applications for the
Chrome OS.
Mobile Print/Scan
Guide for Brother
iPrint&Scan
This Guide provides useful information
about printing JPEG and PDF
your mobile device and scanning from your
Brother machine to your mobile device when
connected on a Wi-Fi network.
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PDF printing is not supported on Windows® Phone.
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Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/.
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files from
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In the box
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Table of Contents
(Basic User’s Guide)
1 General information 1
Using the documentation.......................................................................................1
Symbols and conventions used in the documentation ....................................1
Accessing the Advanced User’s Guide, Software User’s Guide and
Network User’s Guide.........................................................................................2
Viewing Documentation...................................................................................2
How to access the User's Guides for Advanced Features.....................................4
Accessing Brother Support (Windows
Accessing Brother Support (Macintosh) ................................................................5
Control panel overview ..........................................................................................6
Data LED indications .......................................................................................8
Volume settings .....................................................................................................9
Ring volume.....................................................................................................9
Beeper volume ................................................................................................9
Speaker volume...............................................................................................9
2 Loading paper 10
Loading paper and print media ............................................................................10
Loading paper in the standard paper tray and the optional lower tray ..........10
Loading paper in the multi-purpose tray (MP tray) ........................................12
Unscannable and unprintable areas ..............................................................15
Paper settings......................................................................................................16
Paper Type ....................................................................................................16
Paper Size .....................................................................................................16
Tray Use in COPY mode...............................................................................17
Tray Use in FAX mode ..................................................................................17
Tray Use in print mode ..................................................................................18
Acceptable paper and other print media..............................................................19
Recommended paper and print media ..........................................................19
Type and size of paper ..................................................................................19
Handling and using special paper .................................................................21
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)................................................................4
3 Loading documents 24
How to load documents .......................................................................................24
Using the automatic document feeder (ADF) ................................................24
Using the scanner glass ................................................................................25
4 Sending a fax 26
How to send a fax................................................................................................26
Faxing Letter size documents from the scanner glass ..................................28
Cancelling a fax in progress ..........................................................................28
Transmission Verification Report...................................................................28
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5 Receiving a fax 30
Receive modes ....................................................................................................30
Choosing the receive mode...........................................................................30
Using receive modes ...........................................................................................31
Fax Only ........................................................................................................31
Fax/Tel...........................................................................................................31
Manual...........................................................................................................31
External TAD .................................................................................................31
Receive Mode settings ........................................................................................32
Ring Delay.....................................................................................................32
F/T Ring Time (Fax/Tel mode only)...............................................................32
Fax Detect .....................................................................................................33
6Using PC-FAX 34
How to use PC-FAX.............................................................................................34
PC-FAX Receive (For Windows
PC-FAX Send................................................................................................35
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only) .........................................................34
7 Telephone and external devices 36
Telephone line services.......................................................................................36
Setting the telephone line type ......................................................................36
Connecting an external TAD ...............................................................................37
Connections...................................................................................................37
Recording an outgoing message (OGM).......................................................38
Multi-line connections (PBX) .........................................................................38
External and extension telephones......................................................................38
Connecting an external or extension telephone ............................................38
Operation from external or extension telephones..........................................39
For Fax/Tel mode only...................................................................................39
Using extension telephones (U.K. only) ........................................................39
Using a non-Brother cordless external handset ............................................40
Using Remote Codes ....................................................................................40
8 Dialling and storing numbers 42
How to dial...........................................................................................................42
Manual dialling............................................................................................... 42
One Touch dialling.........................................................................................42
Speed dialling ................................................................................................42
Search ...........................................................................................................43
LDAP search ................................................................................................43
Fax redial.......................................................................................................43
Storing numbers ..................................................................................................44
One Touch and Speed Dial Storage Options ................................................45
Storing a pause .............................................................................................46
Storing One Touch Dial numbers ..................................................................46
Storing Speed Dial numbers..........................................................................48
Changing or Deleting One Touch and Speed Dial numbers .........................50
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9 Making copies 52
How to copy .........................................................................................................52
Stop copying..................................................................................................52
Copy settings.................................................................................................52
10 Printing data from a USB Flash memory drive or digital camera
supporting mass storage 53
Creating a PRN file for direct printing ..................................................................53
Printing data directly from the USB Flash memory drive or digital camera
supporting mass storage ..................................................................................54
11 How to print from a computer 57
Printing a document.............................................................................................57
12 How to scan to a computer 58
Scanning a document as a PDF file using ControlCenter4 (Windows®) ............. 58
Changing the SCAN key settings ........................................................................61
Before scanning.............................................................................................61
SCAN key settings.........................................................................................61
Scanning using the SCAN key ......................................................................63
A Routine maintenance 64
Replacing the consumable items.........................................................................64
Replacing the toner cartridge ........................................................................66
Replacing the drum unit.................................................................................72
Cleaning and Checking the machine ...................................................................77
Cleaning the outside of the machine .............................................................77
Cleaning the scanner glass ...........................................................................78
Cleaning the corona wire...............................................................................80
Cleaning the drum unit ..................................................................................82
Cleaning the paper pick-up rollers.................................................................86
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B Troubleshooting 88
Identifying your problem ......................................................................................88
Error and maintenance messages.......................................................................90
Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report ...............................................97
Document Jams...................................................................................................98
Document is jammed in the top of the ADF unit............................................98
Document is jammed under the document cover ..........................................98
Removing small documents jammed in the ADF...........................................99
Document is jammed at the output tray.........................................................99
Paper Jams........................................................................................................100
Paper is jammed in the MP tray ..................................................................100
Paper is jammed in paper tray 1 or tray 2 ...................................................101
Paper is jammed at the back of the machine ..............................................102
Paper is jammed inside the machine...........................................................105
Paper is jammed in the duplex tray .............................................................109
If you are having difficulty with your machine....................................................111
Setting Dial Tone detection .........................................................................121
Telephone line interference / VoIP ..............................................................121
Improving the print quality..................................................................................122
Machine Information..........................................................................................129
Checking the Serial Number........................................................................129
Reset functions............................................................................................129
How to reset the machine............................................................................130
C Menu and features 131
On-screen programming....................................................................................131
How to access the menu mode ...................................................................131
Menu table.........................................................................................................132
Entering text ......................................................................................................154
D Specifications 156
General..............................................................................................................156
Document Size ..................................................................................................158
Print media.........................................................................................................159
Fax.....................................................................................................................160
Copy ..................................................................................................................161
Scanner .............................................................................................................162
Printer................................................................................................................163
Interfaces...........................................................................................................164
Direct Print feature.............................................................................................165
Computer requirements ....................................................................................166
Consumable items.............................................................................................168
Network (LAN) ...................................................................................................169
E Index 170
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Table of Contents
(Advanced User's Guide)
You can view the Advanced User's Guide on the Installer CD-ROM.
The Advanced User's Guide explains the following features and operations.
1 General Setup
Memory storage
Automatic Daylight Saving Time
Ecology features
Quiet mode feature
LCD Contrast
Mode Timer
2 Security features
Secure Function Lock 2.0
Setting Lock
Restricting dialling
3 Sending a fax
Additional sending options
Additional sending operations
Polling overview
7 Making copies
Copy settings
Duplex (2-sided) copying
A Routine maintenance
Cleaning and checking the machine
Replacing periodic maintenance
parts
Packing and shipping the machine
BOptions
Optional paper tray (LT-5400)
Memory board
C Glossary
DIndex
4 Receiving a fax
Remote Fax Options
Additional receiving operations
Polling overview
5 Dialling and storing numbers
Telephone line services
Additional dialling operations
Additional ways to store numbers
6 Printing reports
Fax reports
Reports
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WARNING
Important
General information 1
Using the documentation
Thank you for buying a Brother machine!
Reading the documentation will help you
make the most of your machine.
Symbols and conventions used in the documentation 1
The following symbols and conventions are
used throughout the documentation.
WARNING indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injuries.
Important indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in
damage to property or loss of product
functionality.
Bold Bold style identifies keys on the
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Italics Italicized style emphasizes an
Courier
New
Follow all warnings and instructions marked
on the product.
machine's control panel or on
the computer screen.
important point or refers you to
a related topic.
Courier New font identifies the
messages shown on the LCD
of the machine.
Prohibition icons indicate actions
that must not be performed.
Electrical Hazard icons alert you to a
possible electrical shock.
Hot Surface icons warn you not to
touch machine parts that are hot.
Fire hazard icons alert you to the
possibility of fire.
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.
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Chapter 1
Note
Accessing the Advanced User’s Guide, Software User’s Guide and Network User’s Guide
This Basic User's Guide does not contain all
the information about the machine such as
how to use the advanced features for Fax,
Copy, Printer, Scanner, PC-Fax and
Network. When you are ready to learn
detailed information about these operations,
read the Advanced User's Guide,
Software User’s Guide and
Network User’s Guide that are on the
Installer CD-ROM.
Viewing Documentation 1
Viewing Documentation (Windows®) 1
c If the language screen appears, click
your language. The CD-ROM Top Menu
will appear.
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d Click Documentation.
e Click PDF documents. If the country
screen appears, choose your country.
After the list of User’s Guides appears,
choose the Guide you want to read.
Viewing Documentation (Macintosh) 1
To view the documentation, from the Start
menu, select Brother, MFC-XXXX (where
XXXX is your model name) from the
programs list, and then choose
User’s Guides.
If you have not installed the software, you can
find the documentation on the Installer
CD-ROM by following the instructions below:
a Turn on your computer. Insert the
Installer CD-ROM into your CD-ROM
drive.
If the Brother screen does not appear
automatically, go to My Computer
(Computer), double-click the CD-ROM
icon, and then double-click start.exe.
b If the model name screen appears, click
your model name.
a Turn on your Macintosh. Insert the
Installer CD-ROM into your CD-ROM
drive. The following window will appear.
b Double-click the Documentation icon.
c If the model name screen appears,
choose your model name and click
Next.
d If the language screen appears, double-
click your language folder.
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General information
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Note
e Double-click top.pdf. If the country
screen appears, choose your country.
f After the list of User’s Guides appears,
choose the Guide you want to read.
How to find Scanning instructions 1
There are several ways you can scan
documents. You can find the instructions as
follows:
Software User's Guide
Scanning
ControlCenter
Network Scanning
Nuance™ PaperPort™ 12SE How-toGuides
(Windows
The complete Nuance™ PaperPort™
12SE How-to- Guides can be viewed from
the Help section in the Nuance™
PaperPort™ 12SE application.
®
users)
How to find Network setup instructions
Your machine can be connected to a wired
network.
Basic setup instructions uu Quick Setup
Guide
More information about network setup
uu Network User's Guide
Presto! PageManager User’s Guide
(Macintosh users)
Presto! PageManager must be
downloaded and installed before use. For
further instructions, see Accessing
Brother Support (Macintosh) uu page 5.
The complete Presto! PageManager
User’s Guide can be viewed from the Help
section in the Presto! PageManager
application.
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How to access the User's Guides for Advanced Features
You can view and download these Guides
from the Brother Solutions Center at:
http://solutions.brother.com/
Click Manuals on your model's page to
download the documentation.
Google Cloud Print Guide 1
This Guide provides details on how to
configure your Brother machine to a Google
account and use Google Cloud Print services
for printing over the Internet from devices
using Gmail™ for mobile, GOOGLE DOCS™
for mobile and applications for the Chrome
OS.
Mobile Print/Scan Guide for Brother
iPrint&Scan 1
This Guide provides useful information about
1
printing JPEG and PDF
mobile device and scanning from your
Brother machine to your mobile device when
connected on a Wi-Fi network.
1
PDF printing is not supported on Windows® Phone.
files from your
Accessing Brother Support (Windows®) 1
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You can find all the contacts you will need,
such as Web support (Brother Solutions
Center) on the Installer CD-ROM.
Click Brother Support on the main menu.
The following screen will appear:
To access our website
(http://www.brother.com/
Brother Home Page.
For the latest news and product support
information
(http://solutions.brother.com/
Brother Solutions Center.
To visit our website for original Brother
Supplies
(http://www.brother.com/original/
Supplies Information.
), click
), click
), click
To access the Brother CreativeCenter
(http://www.brother.com/creativecenter/
for FREE photo projects and printable
downloads, click
Brother CreativeCenter.
To return to the main page, click Back or
if you have finished, click Exit.
4
)
1
Accessing Brother Support (Macintosh) 1
You can find all the contacts you will need,
such as Web support (Brother Solutions
Center) on the Installer CD-ROM.
Double-click the Brother Support icon.
The following screen will appear:
General information
To download and install Presto!
PageManager, click
Presto! PageManager.
To register your machine from the Brother
Product Registration Page
(http://www.brother.com/registration/
click On-Line Registration.
For the latest news and product support
information
(http://solutions.brother.com/
Brother Solutions Center.
To visit our website for original Brother
Supplies
(http://www.brother.com/original/
Supplies Information.
), click
),
), click
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Res:Standard
b
Press b or Dial
Control panel overview 1
MFC-8510DN and MFC-8520DN have the same keys. The illustration is based on the
MFC-8520DN.
1 One Touch keys
These 8 keys give you instant access to 16
previously stored numbers.
Shift
Lets you access One Touch numbers 9 to 16
when held down.
2 FAX keys:
Tel/R
This key is used to have a telephone
conversation after picking up the external
handset during the F/T fast double-ring.
When connected to a PBX, you can use this
key to gain access to an outside line, to recall
an operator, or to transfer a call to another
extension.
Redial/Pause
Redials the last number called. It also inserts a
pause when programming quick dial numbers
or when dialling a number manually.
3 Error LED
Blinks in orange when the LCD displays an
error or an important status message.
4 Duplex
You can choose Duplex to copy or print on both
sides of the paper.
For MFC-8520DN this key enables automatic
2-sided (Duplex) fax sending when the
machine is in FAX mode.
5LCD
Displays messages to help you set up and use
your machine.
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Res:Standard
b
Press b or Dial
General information
6 Menu Keys:
Clear
Deletes entered data or lets you cancel the
current setting.
Menu
Lets you access the Menu to program your
settings or retrieve information from the
machine.
OK
Lets you store your settings and confirm LCD
messages.
Volume keys:
d or c
Press to scroll backwards or forwards through
menu selections. Press to change the volume
when in fax or standby mode.
a or b
Press to scroll through the menus and options.
Address Book
Lets you look up and dial stored numbers.
7Dialpad
Use these keys to dial telephone and fax
numbers and as a keyboard for entering
information into the machine.
8 Stop/Exit
Stops an operation or exits from a menu.
9Start
Lets you start sending faxes or making copies.
10 Mode keys:
FAX
Puts the machine in FAX mode.
SCAN
Puts the machine in SCAN mode.
COPY
Puts the machine in COPY mode.
11 Data LED
The LED will flash depending on the machine
status.
12 Secure Print
You can print data saved in the memory when
you enter your four-digit password.
(uu Software User's Guide)
When using Secure Function Lock, you can
switch restricted users by holding down Shift
as you press Secure Print. (uu Advanced
User's Guide: Secure Function Lock 2.0)
13 COPY keys:
Options
You can quickly and easily choose temporary
settings for copying.
Enlarge/Reduce
Reduces or enlarges copies.
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Data LED indications 1
The Data LED (light emitting diode) will flash depending on the machine’s status.
LED Machine Status Description
Green
(blinking)
Green
Ready Mode The machine is ready to print, in Sleep mode, there is no print
data, or the power switch is off.
Receiving Data The machine is either receiving data from the computer,
processing data in memory, or printing data.
Data Remaining in
Print data remains in the machine's memory.
Memory
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General information
1
Volume settings 1
Ring volume 1
You can choose a range of ring volume
levels, from High to Off.
While in FAX mode press or to adjust
the volume level. The LCD will show the
current setting, and each key press will
change the volume to the next level. The
machine will keep the new setting until you
change it.
You can also change the ring volume through
the menu:
a Press Menu, 1, 3, 1.
b Press a or b to choose Low, Med, High
or Off.
Press OK.
c Press Stop/Exit.
Speaker volume 1
You can choose a range of speaker volume
levels, from High to Off.
a Press Menu, 1, 3, 3.
b Press a or b to choose Low, Med, High
or Off.
Press OK.
c Press Stop/Exit.
Beeper volume 1
When the beeper is on, the machine will beep
when you press a key, make a mistake, or
after you send or receive a fax. You can
choose a range of volume levels, from High
to Off.
a Press Menu, 1, 3, 2.
b Press a or b to choose Low, Med, High
or Off.
Press OK.
c Press Stop/Exit.
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2
Loading paper 2
Loading paper and print media
The machine can feed paper from the
standard paper tray, optional lower tray or
multi-purpose tray.
When you put paper into the paper tray, note
the following:
If your application software supports
paper size selection on the print menu,
you can select it through the software. If
your application software does not
support it, you can set the paper size in
the printer driver or by using the control
panel buttons.
Loading paper in the standard paper tray and the optional lower tray 2
You can load up to 250 sheets in the standard
paper tray (Tray 1) and 500 sheets in the
optional lower tray (Tray 2). Paper can be
loaded up to the maximum paper mark
( ) on the right-hand side of the paper
tray. (For recommended paper to use, see
Acceptable paper and other print media
uu page 19.)
Printing on plain paper, thin paper or recycled paper from Tray 1 and Tray 22
2
a Pull the paper tray completely out of the
machine.
b While pressing the green paper-guide
release lever (1), slide the paper guides
to fit the paper you are loading in the
tray. Make sure that the guides are
firmly in the slots.
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1
Loading paper
2
1
1
c Fan the stack of paper well to avoid
paper jams and misfeeds.
d Put paper in the tray and make sure:
The paper is below the maximum
paper mark ( ) (1).
Overfilling the paper tray will cause
paper jams.
The side to be printed on must be
face down.
The paper guides touch the sides of
the paper so it will feed correctly.
f Lift up the support flap (1) to prevent
paper from sliding off the face-down
output tray, or remove each page as
soon as it comes out of the machine.
e Put the paper tray firmly back in the
machine. Make sure that it is completely
inserted into the machine.
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Chapter 2
1
2
1
Loading paper in the multi-purpose tray (MP tray) 2
You can load up to 3 envelopes or special
print media in the MP tray or up to 50 sheets
of plain paper. Use this tray to print or copy on
thick paper, bond paper, labels or envelopes.
(For recommended paper to use, see Paper
capacity of the paper trays uu page 20.)
Printing on plain paper, thin paper, recycled paper and bond paper from the MP tray
a Open the MP tray and lower it gently.
b Pull out the MP tray support (1) and
unfold the flap (2).
2
c Put paper in the MP tray and make sure:
The paper stays under the maximum
paper mark (1).
The side to be printed on must be
face up with the leading edge (top of
the paper) in first.
The paper guides must gently touch
the sides of the paper so it will feed
correctly.
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Loading paper
2
d Lift up the support flap to prevent paper
from sliding off the face-down output
tray, or remove each page as soon as it
comes out of the machine.
Printing on thick paper, labels and envelopes from the MP tray 2
Before loading, press the corners and sides
of the envelopes to make them as flat as
possible.
a Open the back cover (face-up output
tray).
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Note
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b Open the MP tray and lower it gently.
c Pull out the MP tray support (1) and
unfold the flap (2).
d Put paper, labels or envelopes in the MP
tray. Make sure:
The number of envelopes in the MP
tray does not exceed 3.
The paper, labels or envelopes stay
under the maximum paper mark (1).
The side to be printed on must be
face up.
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e Send the print data to the machine.
• Remove each printed envelope
immediately to prevent a paper jam.
• If your thick paper curls during printing, put
only one sheet at a time in the MP tray and
open the back cover (face-up output tray)
2
1
to let the printed pages exit to the face-up
output tray.
f Close the back cover (face-up output
tray).
Loading paper
2
Note
Unscannable and unprintable areas 2
The figures below show maximum unscannable and unprintable areas. These areas may vary
depending on the paper size or settings in the application you are using.
When using BR-Script3 emulation, the edges of the paper that cannot be printed on are
4.2 mm.
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Usage Document
Fax (Sending) Letter 3 mm 4 mm
24
3
*
Copy
*
a single copy
or a 1 in 1 copy
Scan Letter 3 mm 3 mm
Size
Top (1)
Bottom (3)
Left (2)
Right (4)
A4 3 mm (ADF)
1mm
(Scanner Glass)
3mm
Legal 3 mm 4 mm
Letter 4 mm 4 mm
A4 4 mm 3 mm
Legal 4 mm 4 mm
A4 3 mm 3 mm
Legal 3 mm 3 mm
Print Letter 4.2 mm 6.35 mm
A4 4.2 mm 6.01 mm
Legal 4.2 mm 6.35 mm
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Note
Note
Paper settings 2
Paper Type 2
Set up the machine for the type of paper you
are using. This will give you the best print
quality.
a Do one of the following:
To set the paper type for the
MP Tray press Menu, 1, 2, 1, 1.
To set the paper type for Tray#1
press Menu, 1, 2, 1, 2.
To set the paper type for Tray#2
press Menu, 1, 2, 1, 3 if you installed
the optional lower tray.
b Press a or b to choose Thin, Plain,
Thick, Thicker, Recycled Paper
or Label
Press OK.
2
.
c Press Stop/Exit.
1
Tray#2 appears only if the optional lower tray is
installed.
2
The Label type option appears only if you chose the
MP tray in step a.
1
Paper Size 2
You can use four sizes of paper for
printing faxes: A4, Letter, Legal or Folio.
You can use ten sizes of paper for printing
copies: A4, Letter, Legal, Executive, A5,
A5 L, A6, B5, B6 and Folio and four sizes for
printing faxes: A4, Letter, Legal or
Folio (8.5 in. × 13 in.).
When you change the size of paper in the
tray, you will also need to change the setting
for the paper size at the same time so your
machine can fit the document or an incoming
fax on the page.
a Do one of the following:
To set the paper size for the
MP Tray press Menu, 1, 2, 2, 1.
To set the paper size for Tray#1
press Menu, 1, 2, 2, 2.
To set the paper size for Tray#2
1
press Menu, 1, 2, 2, 3 if you installed
the optional lower tray.
b Press a or b to choose A4, Letter,
Legal, Executive, A5, A5 L, A6, B5,
B6, Folio or Any
Press OK.
2
.
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c Press Stop/Exit.
1
Tray#2 appears only if the optional lower tray is
installed.
2
The Any option appears only when you choose the
MP tray.
• If you choose Any for the MP Tray Paper
Size, you must choose MP Only for the
Tray Use setting. You cannot use the Any
Paper Size selection for the MP tray when
making N in 1 copies. You must choose
one of the other available Paper Size
selections for the MP tray.
• A5 L and A6 size are not available for
Tray#2.
Loading paper
2
Note
Note
Tray Use in COPY mode 2
You can change the priority tray that the
machine will use for printing copies.
When you choose Tray#1 Only, MP Only
or Tray#2 Only
paper only from that tray. If the selected tray
is out of paper, No Paper will appear on the
LCD. Insert the paper in the empty tray.
To change the tray setting follow the
instructions below:
1
, the machine pulls the
a Press Menu, 1, 6, 1.
b Press a or b to choose Tray#1 Only,
Tray#2 Only
MP>T1>T2
Press OK.
1
, MP Only,
1
or T1>T21>MP.
c Press Stop/Exit.
1
Tray#2 Only and T2 appear only if the optional
lower tray is installed.
• When loading the documents in the ADF
and MP>T1>T2 or T1>T2>MP is selected,
the machine looks for the tray with the
most suitable paper and pulls paper from
that tray. If no tray has suitable paper, the
machine pulls paper from the higher
priority tray.
• When using the scanner glass, your
document is copied from the higher
priority tray even if more suitable paper is
in another paper tray.
Tray Use in FAX mode 2
You can change the default tray that the
machine will use for printing received faxes.
When you choose Tray#1 Only, MP Only
or Tray#2 Only
paper only from that tray. If the selected tray
is out of paper, No Paper will appear on the
LCD. Insert the paper in the empty tray.
When you choose T1>T2
pulls paper from Tray #1 until it is empty, then
from Tray #2, and then from the MP tray.
When you choose MP>T1>T2
pulls paper from the MP tray until it is empty,
then from Tray #1, and then from Tray #2.
• You can use four sizes of paper for
printing faxes: A4, Letter, Legal or Folio.
When a suitable size is not in any of the
trays received faxes will be stored in the
machine’s memory and Size mismatch
will appear on the LCD. (For details, see
Error and maintenance messages
uu page 90.)
• If the tray is out of paper and received
faxes are in the machine’s memory,
No Paper will appear on the LCD. Insert
paper in the empty tray.
1
, the machine pulls the
1
>MP, the machine
1
, the machine
a Press Menu, 1, 6, 2.
b Press a or b to choose Tray#1 Only,
Tray#2 Only
MP>T1>T2
Press OK.
1
, MP Only,
1
or T1>T21>MP.
c Press Stop/Exit.
1
Tray#2 Only and T2 appear only if the optional
lower tray is installed.
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Tray Use in print mode 2
You can change the default tray the machine
will use for printing from your computer and
for Direct print.
a Press Menu, 1, 6, 3.
b Press a or b to choose Tray#1 Only,
Tray#2 Only
MP>T1>T2
Press OK.
1
, MP Only,
1
or T1>T21>MP.
c Press Stop/Exit.
1
Tray#2 Only and T2 appear only if the optional
lower tray is installed.
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Acceptable paper and other print media 2
Print quality may vary according to the type of
paper you are using.
You can use the following types of print
media: plain paper, thin paper, thick paper,
thicker paper, bond paper, recycled paper,
labels or envelopes.
For best results, follow the instructions below:
DO NOT put different types of paper in the
paper tray at the same time because it
may cause paper jams or misfeeds.
For correct printing, you must choose the
same paper size from your software
application as the paper in the tray.
Avoid touching the printed surface of the
paper immediately after printing.
Before you buy a lot of paper, test a small
quantity to make sure the paper is
suitable.
Recommended paper and print media 2
Paper Type Item
Plain paper
Recycled Paper Xerox Recycled Supreme
Labels Avery laser label L7163
Envelopes Antalis River series (DL)
Xerox Premier TCF 80 g/m
Xerox Business 80 g/m
2
80 g/m
2
2
Type and size of paper 2
The machine feeds paper from the installed
standard paper tray, multi-purpose tray or
optional lower tray.
The names for the paper trays in the printer driver and this Guide are as follows: 2
Use labels that are designed for use in
laser machines.
Tray and optional unit Name
Standard Paper Tray Tray 1
Multi-purpose Tray MP Tray
Optional Lower Tray Tray 2
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Paper capacity of the paper trays 2
Paper size Paper types No. of sheets
Standard Paper Tray
(Tray 1)
A4, Letter, Legal, B5,
Executive, A5,
Plain paper, Thin paper,
Recycled paper
up to 250 (80 g/m
2
)
A5 (Long Edge), A6, B6,
1
Folio
Multi-purpose Tray
(MP Tray)
Width: 76.2 to 215.9 mm
Length: 127 to 355.6 mm
Plain paper, Thin paper,
Thick paper,
Thicker paper,
50 sheets (80 g/m
3 Envelopes
2
)
Bond paper,
Recycled paper,
Envelopes, Labels
Optional Lower Tray
(Tray 2)
1
Folio size is 8.5 in. × 13 in.
A4, Letter, Legal, B5,
Executive, A5, B6,
1
Folio
Plain paper, Thin paper,
Recycled paper
up to 500 (80 g/m
2
)
Recommended paper specifications 2
The following paper specifications are suitable for this machine.
Basis weight
75-90 g/m
Thickness 80-110 μm
Roughness Higher than 20 sec.
Stiffness
90-150 cm
Grain direction Long grain
Volume resistivity
Surface resistivity
Filler
10e
10e
CaCO
Ash content Below 23 wt%
Brightness Higher than 80%
Opacity Higher than 85%
2
3
/100
9
-10e11 ohm
9
-10e12 ohm-cm
(Neutral)
3
Use paper made for plain paper copying.
Use paper that is 75 to 90 g/m
2
.
Use long grain paper with a neutral Ph value, and a moisture content of approx. 5%.
This machine can use recycled paper that meets DIN 19309 specifications.
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Important
Handling and using special paper 2
The machine is designed to work well with
most types of xerographic and bond paper.
However, some paper variables may have an
effect on print quality or handling reliability.
Always test samples of paper before
purchasing to ensure desirable performance.
Store paper in its original packaging and keep
it sealed. Keep the paper flat and away from
moisture, direct sunlight and heat.
Some important guidelines when selecting
paper are:
DO NOT use inkjet paper because it may
cause a paper jam or damage your
machine.
Preprinted paper must use ink that can
withstand the temperature of the
machine’s fusing process 200 °C.
If you use bond paper, paper having a
rough surface, or paper that is wrinkled or
creased, the paper may exhibit degraded
performance.
Types of paper to avoid 2
Some types of paper may not perform well
or may cause damage to your machine.
DO NOT use paper:
• that is highly textured
• that is extremely smooth or shiny
• that is curled or warped
1
1
1 A curl of 2 mm or greater may cause
jams to occur.
• that is coated or has a chemical finish
• that is damaged, creased or folded
• that exceeds the recommended weight
specification in this guide
• with tabs and staples
• with letterheads using low temperature
dyes or thermography
• that is multipart or carbonless
• that is designed for inkjet printing
If you use any of the types of paper listed
above, they may damage your machine.
This damage is not covered under any
Brother warranty or service agreement.
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Important
Envelopes 2
Most envelopes designed for laser printers
will be suitable for your machine. However,
some envelopes may have feed and printquality problems because of the way they
have been made. A suitable envelope should
have edges with straight, well-creased folds.
The envelope should lie flat and not be of
baggy or flimsy construction. You should buy
quality envelopes from a supplier who
understands that you will be using the
envelopes in a laser machine.
Envelopes can only be fed through the MP
tray.
We recommend that you print a test envelope
to make sure the print results are what you
want.
Types of envelopes to avoid 2
DO NOT use envelopes:
• that are damaged, curled, wrinkled or
an unusual shape
• that are extremely shiny or textured
• with clasps, staples, snaps or tie
strings
• with windows, holes, cut-outs or
perforations
• with glue on the surface as shown in
the figure below
• with double flaps as shown in the figure
below
• with sealing flaps that are not folded
down when purchased
• with each side folded as shown in the
figure below
• with self-adhesive closures
• that are of a baggy construction
• that are not sharply creased
• that are embossed (have raised writing
• that were previously printed by a laser
• that are pre-printed on the inside
• that cannot be arranged neatly when
• that are made of paper that weighs
• with edges that are not straight or
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on them)
machine
stacked
more than the paper weight
specifications for the machine
consistently square
If you use any of the types of envelopes
listed above, they may damage your
machine. This damage may not be
covered under any Brother warranty or
service agreement.
Occasionally you may experience paper
feed problems caused by the thickness,
size and flap shape of the envelopes you
are using.
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