Brother MFC9650 User Manual

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Brother MFC9650 Series

Product Overview

PRODUCT OVERVIEW FOR THE BROTHER MFC9650 MULTI FUNCTION CENTRE

This document is designed to explain in greater detail some of the more sophisticated / unique features that are included with the MFC9650. This document is split into different sections FAX, PRINTER, SCANNER, COPIER and PC FAX, additionally, features of the optional NC-8000 Network Interface Card. For convenience, the first section gives a brief overview of the MFC9650’s stronger features; it is followed by a more in-depth discussion of the features listed in the first section. First section text is placed in a box, for example:

1. 600dpi Printing

underlined:

1. 600dpi printing

This is followed by a second section (a more detailed explanation) which is

MFC9650 Images

Brother MFC9650 Multi Function Centre

Brother MFC9650 with optional lower cassette (LT-400).

The bypass try is so that letter headed, different coloured paper, etc. can be easily fed.

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Product Overview

As Multi Function Products have developed over the last few years their success has let to further developments in added features and faster print speeds. The key feature of this development is a demand for a fast, compact workgroup version. The major development in this area is the foundation of a new telecommunications standard by the ITU-T (the body responsible for bringing compatibility throughout the telecommunications industry). This recommendation is named the T.37 Recommendation and incorporates some fascinating new features regarding Local Area Network (LAN) and Internet development.

Few can equal the Brother MFC9650 for speed, quality, features and Network connectivity creating a one-stop communication centre for all your needs.

MFC9650 Features

1. PLAIN PAPER FAX

2. LASER PRINTER

3. CONVENIENCE COPIER

4. TWAIN COMPATIBLE SCANNER

5. PC FAX

NC-8000 Features

1. NETWORK PRINTER

2. INTERNET FAX

3. E-MAIL TO INTERNET FAX OR INTERNET FAX TO E-MAIL

4. NETWORK SCANNER / SCAN TO E-MAIL

5. WEB BASED MANAGEMENT

6. NETWORK MANAGEMENT

7. RELAY BROADCASTING

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Plain Paper Fax

The MFC9650 comes with a range of sophisticated features and also proves extremely useful thanks to

1. Modem Speed

14400BPS Modem Speed Transmits documents in as little as 6 seconds using latest the encoding and compression techniques.

2. Telephone Number Storage

The machine can be setup for three types of easy dialling. One Touch, Speed Dial and Groups for Broadcasting of faxes.

3. Dual Access Memory

The MFC9650 has a time saving dual access memory. Dual access memory can process different jobs at the same time allowing you to send and receive faxes at the same time. You can also print documents while the machine is printing documents.

4. Memory Reception

An excellent feature that ensures important communications are never lost, when the MFC9650 is out of paper or consumables require replacing, the MFC9650 cleverly receives documents into memory to be printed out when the machine is in an online state.

5. Remote Control

This feature allows you stay in touch with important communications from anywhere in the world. Simply dial your MFC9650, enter the correct pin number followed by the relevant remote control code and the user has access to their important faxes from anywhere in the world.

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1. Modem Speed

The fast 14,400 BPS modem combined with quick scanning provides the highest possible transmission times of documents to other Fax/MFC machines. Combined with the latest compression technology (MMR) documents can be transmitted in as little as 6 seconds.

2. Telephone Number Storage

There are 32 possible fax/telephone numbers that can be stored and then accessed using just one key (One Touch Dial Numbers). Additionally you can program up to 100 speed dial locations that can be accessed by 3 keys. Names can also be programmed for ease of identification of the numbers you wish to access and in the event of the power being disrupted the names and numbers will remained stored in the machines memory.

Additionally, groups can be setup so that a particular faxes can be Broadcast to different users. Each group uses a One Touch Dial Key, then members are added to this group. Faxes can be Broadcast to the Group by simply selecting the relevant One Touch Key.

3. Dual Access Memory

There is 4MB on board Random Access Memory (RAM) that cleverly allows the MFC9650 to simultaneously send or receive faxes or scan while printing a document. When the MFC9650 is printing a document from the PC it pauses the print job and prints out the received fax and then resumes printing the document. The fax sending operation will continue regardless of the MFC printing documents from the PC.

4. Memory Reception

This feature allows the MFC9650 to store upto 130 pages of received faxes into memory when the machine is out of paper or the consumables have run out, ensuring mission critical documents are never lost. When the error state is rectified the received faxes are automatically printed of on the MFC9650.

5. Remote Control

Using the Remote control feature a user or owner of the MFC9650 can dial their machine from any G3 fax machine anywhere in the world and retrieve documents stored in the memory of the machine. This feature is secured by a 4 digit code allowing users to stay in touch with important communications with the knowledge that their documents are secure.

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Laser Printer

The efficient design means print speeds of upto 12 pages per minute (12ppm) can be achieved if using letter sized or A4 paper from the multi purpose cassette.

A high capacity 6000 page toner cartridge (TN-6600) or a standard yield option (TN-6300) offering 3000 pages offers a choice in consumables for either the light or heavy user.

An economy mode that cuts toner consumption by 50%

The optional LT-400 lower tray further increases the paper capacity for longer print runs and workgroup use. Duplex printing is catered for manually by following on screen driver prompts. Built in PCL Interface Card provides 10Mbit Ethernet and TCP/IP support, which ensure compatibility with the most Ethernet Networks.

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4 offers standard printing across all environments. An optional NC-8000 Network

1. 600dpi Monochrome Printing

Combined with microfine toner, Brother's Advanced Photoscale Technology and our own High Resolution Control System the MFC9650 produces exceptional print quality at up to 12ppm.

2. Platform Support and Emulation Support

The MFC9650 printer is compliant with all popular Windows

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3.1x, Windows 95/98 and Windows NT 4.0 and Windows Brother’s own Printer drivers a LaserjetIIP driver can be used from DOS applications. Also included is Remote Printing Console a utility program for DOS, which can be used to set the emulation of the printer in a DOS environment.

A USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface is included as standard on the MFC9650, a driver is included for Windows 98.

3. Network Control and Support

With support for all popular platforms that support the most widely available TCP/IP protocols, the MFC9650 offers an optional on-board network solution making it at home on any 10Mbit Ethernet Network (using the optional NC-8000). The built in web server graphically displays the status of the MFC and allows all aspects of the printer to be remotely managed using your favourite web browser. Our BRAdmin32 Windows application can also be used to configure the printer and monitor its status using the TCP/IP. SNMP capabilities extend network management even further.

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4. Standard and Enhanced Paper Handling

An adjustable paper feed ensures that a variety of different paper sizes can be used. A manual duplex option allows for duplex printing using the adjustable paper feeder located at the front of the machine.

150-page output capacity

The MFC9650 has a 150-sheet output capacity.

Enhanced Paper Capacity

For uninterrupted large print runs, the addition of the optional LT-400 lower tray doubles the paper-input capacity from 250 sheets to 500 sheets.

5. Technical Support

The MFC9650 and NC-8000 discussed in this guide have various levels and methods of product support and technical support.

6. Printer Driver

The MFC9650 is supplied with Brother’s own dedicated Printer Driver and True Type Fonts for Windows 95, 98 and Windows NT4. There is alternate Emulation support with HPLaserjetllP for printing in DOS mode. A utility program Remote Printer Console in included which lets you change the printer’s setting in a DOS environment.

Also included is USB driver for Windows 98 support.

A Windows 2000 Professional driver is currently being developed and will be released on the Brother Web Site in the spring of 2000. For further details please contact www.brother.com

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7. On Board Memory and Memory Management

The MFC9650 is well equipped to deal with even the most complex document or graphics due to a standard 4MB memory. Additionally, there is a 2MB flash ROM that is used to store incoming faxes when the machine is out of paper or the consumables have run out.

Incoming FAX/MFC Memory (Flash ROM) is further upgradable by the optional ME2050 (2MB) or ME4050 (4MB). This option is simple to install and offers a total Flash memory capability of 6MB or the equivalent to 380 pages out-of-paper reception.

8. Additional Software

When the optional NC-8000 is purchased additional LPR software is supplied.

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Peer-to-Peer printing software.

Windows 95/98 computers and allows printing on a peer-to-peer based network that is using the TCP/IP protocol.

Our peer-to-peer printing software is designed to run on

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Specifications for Printer (MFC9650)

PRINTER Yes

Colour/Mono Mono Engine Type Laser(ZL) Resolution(dpi) 600x600 Speed(ppm)

Paper Capacity(sheets) 250 Optional Paper Capacity(sheets)

Standard Print Language Windows GDI(600x600) Emulation

Resident Fonts

Fonts Disk Based

Paper Handling Size LTR, A4, B5, A5, EXE Multi-Purpose Tray Custom Size (2.75x5 - 8.5x14)

Envelop(DL/C5/CM10/Mona)

Printer Driver

Utility Software

Win3.1x, 9x and NT4.0 Driver

With Auto Installer Program

Yes (Remote Printer Console for

250 (User Option)

24 Bitmap (PCL4 Comp.)

Yes (35 TrueType)

Toner Life (High Yield) 6,000 pages

Toner Life (Standard) 3,000 pages

Drum Life (TBD) Up to 20,000 pages

Interface Type

Bundled Cable No (up to Country) Network

Parallel & USB

Yes(Option:LAN Board)

PCL4

PCL4)

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1. 600dpi class monochrome printing

Brother's MFC9650 allow Windows users to print at a maximum of 600 x 600 dpi.

2. Platform Support and Emulation Support

The MFC9650 is supplied with a range of different printer drivers (Windows 3.1/95/98 and NT

4.0), these drivers have been designed to install easily into their intended operating systems.

Individual users can run the SETUP.EXE program supplied to install the printer driver. However, for people wishing to mass deploy Brother print drivers, we also provide the necessary INF files which will allow you to install the driver from a Microsoft NT 4 based server.

A USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface is included as standard for additional support in a Windows 98 Environment. The USB is an easy, no hassle way to connect your MFC9650 to your PC, offering Plug and Play capabilities and making the whole process automatic.

3. Network Control and Support

The MFC9650 gains advanced TCP/IP network capabilities when the optional NC-8000 Network Interface Card is installed. Brother's easy to use network technology ensures smooth operation and reliability. Also added are a whole range of new workgroup and Internet features.

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Protocol Support

Brother's NC-8000 optional NIC offers industry standard protocol support and performance. The major network protocols are supported including: TCP/IP (including NetBIOS over IP), POP3, SMTP, SMNP and LPR/LPD.

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