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  • Page 1 MFC-9160 OWNER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 3: Using This Manual

    Using This Manual Thank you for purchasing a Brother machine. This machine has been designed to be simple to use, with LCD screen prompts to guide you through functions. However, you can use the machine to its fullest potential by taking a few minutes to read this manual.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Simultaneous Printing ... 23 Printer Menu Functions ... 23 Acceptable Paper ... 24 Chapter 4 Printer Driver Settings (For Windows Using the Brother MFC-9160 Printer Driver ... 25 Basic Tab ... 25 Advanced Tab... 27 Support ... 34 ® Only)
  • Page 5 Copy...46 Chapter 6 Using ScanSoft ScanSoft Chapter 7 Using the Brother MFC with a New Power Macintosh Set up Your USB Equipped Apple with Mac OS 8.5/8.5.1/8.6/9.0/9.0.4/9.1...53 Using Brother Printer Driver with your Apple Using Brother TWAIN Scanner Driver with...
  • Page 6 APPENDIX Chapter 11 Specifications General Specifications... 84 Printer Specifications... 84 Computer Requirement ... 85 Electrical and Environment ... 86 Compilation and Publication Notice ... 86 Trademarks ... 87 Index ... 88...

  • Page 7: Preparation And Simple Use

    Advice for Preparation and Simple Use Guide (page 4). 1 Read the Quick Setup Guide Follow the instructions on the Brother Quick Setup Guide to set up the machine. 2 Setting the Document You can scan the document for copying from either the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) or from the glass platen.
  • Page 8 Multiple pages should be fanned first as shown in the diagram below. Documents are Face Up in the ADF Setting the Special Media Lever You can use the special media lever to select the Regular Position ( To feed regular types of originals, move the special media lever to the Regular Position ( can feed multiple pages.
  • Page 9 Using the Glass Platen To use the glass platen, the ADF must be empty. Lift the document cover. Using the document guidelines on the left, centre the document FACE DOWN on the glass platen. Close the document cover. If the document is a book or is thick, do not slam the cover or press on it, as damage to the glass platen may result.

  • Page 10: Advice For Preparation And Simple Use Guide

    Advice for Preparation and Simple Use Guide Choosing a Location Place the 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 standard earthed electrical socket. Avoid placing the machine where it may be knocked.

  • Page 11: Connecting The Power Cord

    Connecting the Power Cord This machine must be fitted with an earthed plug. IMPORTANT: If you need to remove the moulded mains plug in order to fit an appropriate type, you must discard the moulded plug immediately having cut it off, in order that it is not inadvertently inserted into a live socket, thus presenting a shock hazard.

  • Page 12: Control Panel Overview

    Control Panel Overview Numeric Keys Use the numeric keys to enter the number of multiple copies (99 maximum). Reports Accesses the Reports menu so you can select a report to print: Help and System Setup List. Scan to Lets you scan the next original into your computer and select the type of destination: word processing, graphics or E-mail application.
  • Page 13 Toner Empty LED The Toner Indicator flashes on and off when toner is low, so you will know to order another toner cartridge. You will still be able to print until the Indicator stays on. Reset Clears data from the printer memory. Enlarge (Temporary Setting) Each key press shows the next pre-stored enlargement ratios: 100%, 141%,...

  • Page 14: Menu Mode & Menu Selection Table

    Menu Mode & Menu Selection Table You can access the menu mode by pressing Menu/Set. When you enter the Menu, the LCD scrolls: Press 1 for General Setup Menu —OR— Press 2 for Copy Menu —OR— Press 3 for Printer Menu —OR—...
  • Page 15 To access the menu, press To exit, press Stop/Exit. Main Menu Submenu 1. GENERAL 1. BEEPER SETUP 2. POWER SAVE 3. SLEEP MODE 4. PRINT DENSITY 2. COPY 1. COPY MODE 2. CONTRAST 3. PAPER TYPE 4. PAPER SIZE 3. PRINTER 1.

  • Page 16: Chapter 1 Custom Settings

    Custom Settings Custom Settings The Menu/Set key enables you to customize settings. You can program settings by pressing Menu/Set and menu number using the numeric keys. Beeper Volume You can set the beeper to LOW, HIGH or OFF. The machine comes with this volume set to LOW. When the beeper is set to LOW or HIGH, the machine beeps every time you press a key or make an error.

  • Page 17: Using The Reports Key

    Setting the Print Density If the machine is printing too light or too dark, you can adjust the print density level. The new setting will remain until you change it again. This setting also adjusts that of copy function. Press Menu/Set, 1, 4. Press to select your setting.

  • Page 18: Making Copies

    Making Copies Basic Copy Operations Using the Machine as a Copier You can use the machine as a copy machine, making up to 99 copies at a time. Do NOT pull on the paper while copying is in progress. The scannable area of the machine begins at approximately 4 mm from the edge of the paper.

  • Page 19: Out Of Memory Message

    Making Multiple Copies (Using the Glass Platen) Lift the Document Cover. Using the document guidelines on the left, centre the document face down on the glass platen. Close the Document Cover. Using the numeric keys, enter the number of copies you want (up to 99). For example, press 3, 8 for 38 copies.

  • Page 20: Temporary Copy Setting

    Temporary Copy Setting You can improve your copies by using the Copy keys: Reduce, Enlarge, Sort, Copy Mode, 2in1/4in1, Contrast, and Poster. These settings are temporary, and the machine returns to its default settings 45 seconds after it finishes copying. If you want to use these temporary settings again, place the next original in the ADF or glass platen before the 45 seconds expire.
  • Page 21 Making Reduced Copies Insert the document face up in the ADF, or face down on the glass platen. Using the numeric keys, enter the number of copies you want (up to 99). Press Reduce. Press to choose a reduction ratio. You can reduce to 71%, 50% or 25% of the original size.

  • Page 22: Copy Mode

    Selecting Recomended Ratio 2in1, 4in1 copy or Poster are not available with Enlarge. Sorting Multiple Copies (Using the ADF) Insert the document face up in the ADF. Using the numeric keys, enter the number of copies you want (up to 99). Press Sort.
  • Page 23 Special Copy Options (2 in 1, 4 in 1) You can save paper by copying either two or four pages onto one page. Using the ADF Insert the document face up in the ADF. Using the numeric keys, enter the number of copies you want (up to 99). Press 2in1/4in1 continuously to select 2 IN 1 or 4 IN 1.
  • Page 24 Poster You can create a poster size copy of a photograph. Insert the document face down on the glass platen. Press Poster. Press Copy. Poster size copy can be made only by using glass platen. Poster is not available with Enlarge or Reduce. Poster is not available for multiple copies.

  • Page 25: Changing Default Settings

    Changing Default Settings Press Menu/Set, 2 to change default settings for Copy Mode. These settings will remain until you change them again by pressing Menu/Set. Adjust the Copy Mode and Contrast settings. By pressing a number, you can adjust copy settings as shown in the following chart. Press to move through the selections for each setting.

  • Page 26: Paper Type

    Copy Contrast You can adjust copy contrast to make copies darker or lighter. Press Menu/Set, 2, 2. Press to make a copy lighter—OR—Press Menu/Set. Press Stop/Exit. Paper Type You can use the following types of paper for copying. For the best print quality, select the type of media that you use most often.

  • Page 27: Chapter 3 Using The Machine As A Printer

    Brother Resource Manager The Brother Resource Manager application must be running for you to use the machine with your ® Windows computer. MFC Software Suite and the Printer Driver automatically load the Resource Manager, as needed.

  • Page 28: Loading Envelopes

    Two-Sided Printing (Manual Duplex) The supplied printer drivers for Windows Version 4.0 support manual duplex printing. (For more information, see the Help screen for the printer driver.) The machine prints all the even-numbered pages on one side of the paper first. Then, the Windows driver instructs you (with a pop-up message) to reinsert the paper.

  • Page 29: Simultaneous Printing

    Paper Tray The machine ejects paper with printed surfaces face down into the paper tray at the front of the machine. When you use transparencies, remove each sheet immediately after printing, to prevent a paper jam or curled sheets. Reset Key Press this key to clear data from the memory.

  • Page 30: Acceptable Paper

    Acceptable Paper To achieve high quality printing using the machine, it’s very important to select the right kind of paper. Paper Type Paper Size Cut sheet A4, Letter, Legal, B5, A5, Executive, A6, B6, Custom size 70-216 x 127-356 mm (2.75-8.5 x 5-14 inches) Envelopes DL, C5, COM-10, Monarch Post Card...

  • Page 31: Printer Driver Settings (For Windows ® Only)

    Printer Driver Settings Using the Brother MFC-9160 Printer Driver A Printer Driver is software that translates data from the format used by a computer into the format required by a particular printer, using a printer command language or page description language.

  • Page 32: Multiple Page

    Paper Size From the drop-down box select the Paper Size you are using. Multiple Page The Multiple Page selection can reduce the image size of a page allowing multiple pages to be printed on one sheet of paper or enlarging the image size for printing one page on multiple sheets of paper.

  • Page 33: Advanced Tab

    Media Type You can use the following types of media in your printer. For the best print quality, select the type of media that you wish to use. Plain Paper Thin Paper Thick Paper Thicker Paper Bond Paper Transparencies When using ordinary plain paper, select Plain Paper. When using heavier weight paper, envelopes or rough paper select Thick Paper or Thicker Paper.

  • Page 34: Print Quality

    Print Quality Resolution You can change the resolution as follows: 300 dpi 600 dpi Toner Save You can save running costs by turning on the Toner Save Mode, which reduces the print density. Print Setting (For Windows Print Setting is used for optimizing your print quality for the type of document being printed (Photos, Graphics or Scanned Images).
  • Page 35 Watermark You can place a logo or text into your document as a Watermark by using a bitmap file as your source file or select one of the preset Watermarks. Print Watermark The Print Watermark feature offers printing choices of: On all pages On first page only From second page...

  • Page 36: Page Setting

    Watermark Bitmap Enter the file name and location of your bitmap image in the File box or Browse for the file location. You can also set the scaling size of the image. Position The position settings offer controls on where the Watermark can be positioned on the page. Page Setting You can change the print size of your document with the Scaling feature.

  • Page 37: Device Options

    Device Options Set one of the following Printer Functions: • Quick Print Setup • Administrator (For Windows • Print Date & Time Quick Print Setup The Quick Print Setup feature allows you to quickly select driver settings. To view settings, simply click your mouse button on the task tray icon.
  • Page 38 Administrator (For Windows The administrator selection permits the Copy, Scaling and Watermark features to be locked and Password protected. Record your password and keep it in a safe place for future reference. If you forget your password these settings can not be accessed. Chapter 4 ®...
  • Page 39 Print Date & Time When enabled the Print Date and Time feature will automatically print the date and time on your document from your computers system clock. Click the Setting button to change the Date and Time Format, Position and Font. To include a background with the Date and Time select Opaque.

  • Page 40: Support

    Brother Solution Center and Driver Update Web sites. Brother Solutions Center The Brother Solutions Center is a Web site offering information about your Brother product including FAQ’s, User Guides, Driver updates and Tips for using the machine.

  • Page 41: Using The Windows -Based Brother Control Centre (For Windows Only)

    Using the Windows Brother Control Centre The Brother Control Centre is a software utility that pops up on the PC screen whenever paper is placed in the ADF. This allows you to access the most frequently used scanning applications only with a few mouse clicks.

  • Page 42: Using The Scan Key With Windows Pc

    Uncheck the AutoLoad Pop-Up option. Using the Scan Key with Windows PC If you have connected a Macintosh, the Scan to key will not work with your computer. (See Using the Brother MFC with a New Power Macintosh ™ iMac...

  • Page 43: Using The Control Panel Keys

    Windows based PC and loaded the appropriate Brother Drivers for your version of ® . When you are ready to use the Scan to key, make sure the Brother Control Centre Windows application is running on your PC. Scan to Image You can scan a colour picture into your graphics application for viewing and editing.

  • Page 44: Brother Control Centre Features

    Brother Control Centre Features Auto Configuration During the installation process the Control Centre checks your system to determine the default applications for E-mail, word processing and graphics viewer/editor. For example, if you are using Outlook as your default E-mail application, the Control Centre automatically will create a link and a scanning application button for Outlook.

  • Page 45: Copy Operations

    Copy—allows you to use the PC and any Windows printer driver for enhanced copy functions. You can scan the page on the Brother MFC and print the copies using any of the features of the Brother ® MFC printer driver—OR—You can direct the copy output to any standard Windows printer driver installed on the PC.

  • Page 46: Setting Up The Scanner Configurations

    Restore Defaults button. Perform an Operation from the Brother Control Centre Screen If you see this screen it means you left-clicked a button in the Brother Control Centre window without first placing an document in the ADF. Place the document in the Brother machine’s ADF, then click OK to return to the Brother Control Centre screen.

  • Page 47: Scan To File

    Portable Network Graphics (*.PNG) FlashPix (*.FPX) HFX Fax Files (*.HFX) To Search your system for the directory and folder you want, click the Browse… button. Click OK to save your settings. Using the Windows ® -Based Brother Control Centre (For Windows ® Only)

  • Page 48: Scan To E-Mail

    Scan to E-mail Scanner Settings From the pull-down list, select the scanning mode that is appropriate for the type of file: Faxing, Filing and Copying; Text for OCR; Photos; Photos (High Quality); Photos (Quick Scan); Custom; Draft Copy or Fine Copy. To change any of the settings for that mode, click the Modify Settings…...

  • Page 49: File Attachments

    Highlight the name(s) you want to add to your list, click the User button, then click OK to return to the Link Preferences window. From the Link Preferences window, you can remove a name from the QuickSend list, by highlighting the name and clicking the Delete button. ® ® Using the Windows -Based Brother Control Centre (For Windows Only)

  • Page 50: Scan To Word Processor

    Scan to Word Processor Scanner Settings From the pull-down list, select the scanning mode that is appropriate for the type of file: Faxing, Filing and Copying; Text for OCR; Photos; Photos (High Quality); Photos (Quick Scan); Custom; Draft Copy or Fine Copy. To change any of the settings for that mode, click the Modify Settings…...

  • Page 51: User Defined Button

    OCR Package—From the pull-down list, select TextBridge Classic OCR if you want to use the OCR package that was installed with the Brother MFC Software Suite. Click the OCR Settings… button to choose how the OCR application will read the pages you scan into your word processor application.

  • Page 52: Copy

    Draft Copy or Fine Copy. To change any of the settings for that mode, click the Modify Settings… button. Copy Settings Brother MFC9160 Copies—Enter the number of copies you want to print. To change the copy options, click the Copy Options… button.
  • Page 53 ® ScanSoft Paper Port for Brother is a document management application. You will use PaperPort to view scanned documents. PaperPort help you organize your documents. It allows you to combine or “stack” documents of different formats for printing or filing. PaperPort ™...

  • Page 54: Organizing Your Items In Folders

    Desktop View displays items as thumbnails Organizing Your Items in Folders ® PaperPort has an easy-to-use filing system for organizing your items. The filing system consists of folders and items that you select to view in Desktop View. An item can be a PaperPort ®...

  • Page 55: Importing Items From Other Applications

    ® ® Bitmap (BMP) or Tag Image File ® items in several popular file formats. You can export formats ™ ® PaperPort for Brother and ScanSoft ® on your ® uses the optical ® —OR— ® ’s built-in OCR application, or in a variety of ways and convert ®...

  • Page 56: Accessing The Scanner

    Accessing the Scanner To choose TWAIN_32 Brother MFL Pro Colour as your scanner driver, select it under the “Select scanner”—OR—“Select source” option in your software. ® From the PaperPort window, select Acquire from the File drop-down menu or select the TWAIN or Scan button.

  • Page 57: Chapter 6 Using Scansoft ™ Paperport ® For Brother And Scansoft ™ Textbridge

    256 Colour. Brightness Adjusting the brightness settings to obtain the best image. The Brother MFC Software Suite offers 100 brightness settings (-50 to 50). The default value is 0, representing an “average” setting.

  • Page 58: Prescanning An Image

    PreScanning an Image PreScanning allows you to scan an image quickly at a low resolution. A thumbnail version of the image will appear in the Scanning Area. This is only a preview of the image so you can see how it will look.

  • Page 59: Chapter 7 Using The Brother Mfc With A New Power

    Before you can connect the machine to your Macintosh USB cable that is no longer than 6 feet (1.8 meters). To work with the machine, your USB-Equipped Apple 8.5/8.5.1/8.6/9.0/9.0.4/9.1. (The Brother Scanner Driver works only with Mac OS 8.6/9.0/9.0.4/9.1.) Using Brother Printer Driver with your ®...
  • Page 60 To print the document: From your Macintosh scanning application software such as Simple Text, click File menu and select Page Setup. You can change the settings for Paper Size, Orientation and Scaling, then click OK. From your Macintosh scanning application software such as Simple Text, click File menu and select Print.

  • Page 61: Using Brother Twain Scanner Driver With Your Apple ® Macintosh

    Accessing the Scanner Run your Macintosh TWAIN-compliant application software. The first time you use the Brother Twain driver, set it as default by choosing the Select Source. Afterwards, for each document you scan choose Acquire Image or select Scan. The scanner setup dialog box will appear.
  • Page 62 Settings in the Scanner Window Image Resolution Choose the scanning resolution from the Resolution pop-up menu. Higher resolutions take more memory and transfer time, but can achieve a finer scanned image. Color Type Black & White—Set the image Type to Black & White for text or line art. For photographic images, set the image type to Grey (Error diffusion) or True Grey.
  • Page 63 When scanning photographs or other images for use in a word processor or other graphics application, it is a good idea to try different settings for the Contrast, Mode and Resolution to determine which settings look best. Using the Brother MFC with a New Power Macintosh ® ™...
  • Page 64 Adjust Image Brightness Adjust the brightness settings to obtain the best image. The Brother TWAIN Scanner driver offers 100 brightness settings (-50 to 50). The default value is 0, representing an “average” setting. You can set the brightness level by dragging the slidebar to the right to lighten the image or to the left to darken the image.
  • Page 65 Click Start. This time only the selected area of the document will appear in the Scanning Area. Use your application, software for editing and refining the image as usual. Using the Brother MFC with a New Power Macintosh ® ™...

  • Page 66: Chapter 8 For Dos User

    Start your computer and go to the DOS prompt. If you are in Windows DOS prompt. Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive (substitute your appropriate drive letter for “X”). At the DOS prompt (C:\>) type X: (X is the letter of your CD-ROM drive) and press Enter.

  • Page 67: Running The Remote Printer Console Main Program

    Type CD DOS and press Enter. X:\>CD DOS Type RPCSETUP and press Enter. X:\DOS>RPCSETUP Follow the instructions from the installer. Running the Remote Printer Console Main Program Type C:\RPCX>RPCX and press the Enter key to start the Remote Printer Console main program. The Main Screen will appear on your computer screen.

  • Page 68: Chapter 9 Troubleshooting And Maintenance

    Copy. You must wait and allow the machine to resume printing when it is ready. Open, then close the cover. Remove any paper from the ADF and close the document cover. Then contact your Brother dealer for service. ACTION...
  • Page 69 If the machine cannot reset itself and return to the date and time prompt, it will display MACHINE ERROR XX. Then contact your Brother dealer for service. Replace the toner cartridge with a new one, or install the toner cartridge into the drum unit.

  • Page 70: Document Jams And Paper Jams

    Document Jams and Paper Jams Based upon where the original document or printed sheet is jammed, follow the appropriate set of instructions to remove it. Document Jam in the Top of the ADF Unit Remove any paper from the document feeder that is not jammed.
  • Page 71 Paper is Jammed in the Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder Push down the paper lever to pull the jammed paper upward and out of the feeder. Open the top cover and check that a torn piece of paper does not remain inside the machine. Close the top cover.

  • Page 72: Difficulty With Operation

    If the machine is not connected to your PC and you have loaded the Brother software, the PC will show “MFC Connect Failure” each ® time you restart Window .
  • Page 73 DIFFICULTY Copy Quality Difficulties Vertical streaks appear in Sometimes you may see vertical streaks on your copies. Either the copies. scanner or the primary corona wire for printing is dirty. Clean them both. Print Quality Difficulties Printed pages are curled. Thin Paper (64-69 g/m select the Paper Type that suits the paper in your multi-purpose sheet feeder.
  • Page 74 DIFFICULTY The whole page is printed black. Black Page Nothing is printed on the page. White page Printed pages are marked regular intervals. Example of Regular Marking Printed pages are blurred at the centre or at either edge. Blurred Page Ghost images appear on printed pages.

  • Page 75: Packing And Shipping The Machine

    Packing and Shipping the Machine Whenever you transport the machine, use the packing materials that came with the machine. If you do not pack the machine correctly, you could void your warranty. Switch off and unplug the machine from the AC outlet. Unplug the Parallel cable or USB cable from the machine.
  • Page 76 Wrap the machine in the plastic bag and place it in the original carton with the original packing material. Place documents (manual, printed material and CD-ROM) and a paper support into the carton. Place the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly, filter cores, cable ties, power cord and printer cable into the carton as shown below.

  • Page 77: Regular Maintenance

    Regular Maintenance You can keep the machine in optimum condition by cleaning it on a regular basis. It is a good idea to clean the drum unit during this routine. Avoid using thinners or other organic solvents to clean the machine and do not use water.

  • Page 78: Cleaning The Printer

    Cleaning the Printer • Do not use isopropyl alcohol to remove dirt from the control panel. It may cause a crack on the panel. • Do not use isopropyl alcohol to clean the scanner window or the toner sensor. • Do not touch the scanner window with your finger. •...

  • Page 79: Cleaning The Drum Unit

    Cleaning the Drum Unit We recommend you place the drum unit on a drop cloth or large piece of disposable paper to avoid spilling and scattering toner. Turn the drum unit upside down carefully. Clean the primary corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the tab from right to left several times.

  • Page 80: Replacing The Toner Cartridge

    Discard the used toner cartridge according to local regulations. If you are not sure of them, consult with Brother dealer for service. Be sure to seal the toner cartridge tightly so toner powder does not spill out of the cartridge. When discarding used toner cartridges, keep them separate from domestic waste.
  • Page 81 Turn the machine switch off. Open the top cover by pulling the lever toward you and lifting the cover. Make sure the top cover is completely open. To remove the drum unit, hold each side of the drum by its handles and gently lift the drum forward toward you.
  • Page 82 If a toner cartridge is left unpacked for a long period of time, the toner life is shortened. • You can use only a genuine Brother toner cartridge (TN-8000 series), which is specially formulated to ensure top print quality. Using another brand of toner cartridge may void the machine’s warranty.

  • Page 83: Replacing The Drum Unit

    DRUM SOON, the drum unit is nearly at the end of its life. Prepare a new drum unit to replace the current one. You may need to order one from your Brother dealer. Even if the display shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, you may be able to continue to print without replacing the drum unit for a while.
  • Page 84 For best performance, use only genuine Brother toner, and the product should be used only in a clean, dust-free environment with adequate ventilation. After you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely HOT! So please be careful.
  • Page 85 Discard the used drum unit according to local regulations. Be sure to seal the drum unit tightly so toner powder does not spill out of the unit. When discarding used drum units, keep them separate from domestic rubbish. Wait to unpack the new drum unit until immediately before installing it. Place the old drum unit into the aluminium bag and discard it according to local regulations.
  • Page 86 Reinstall the toner cartridge into the new drum unit. (See Replacing the Toner Cartridge, page 74.) Drum Unit Toner Cartridge Holding the new drum unit by the handles, install it. Close the top cover. The machine will automatically eject the starter sheet. Do not pull or force the starter sheet from the machine.

  • Page 87: Chapter 10 Important Safety Information

    Important Safety Information Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions. Save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Switch off and unplug this product from the AC sockets before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

  • Page 88: Iec 60825 Specification

    IEC 60825 Specification This machine is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 60825 specifications. The label shown below is attached in countries where required. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT APPAREIL À LASER DE CLASSE 1 LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT This machine has a Class 3B Laser Diode which emits invisible laser radiation in the Scanner Unit.
  • Page 89 For Your Safety To ensure safe operation the three-pin plug supplied must be inserted only into a standard three-pin power point which is effectively grounded through the normal household wiring. The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that the power is grounded and that the installation is completely safe.

  • Page 90: Chapter 11 Specifications

    459 x 458 x 354 mm 11 kg Brother Printing System for Windows LaserJet (PCL level 5e) ® Windows 95, 98, 98SE, Me, 2000 professional and Windows NT Workstation Version 4.0 driver supporting Brother Native Compression mode and bi-directional capability ® ® Apple Macintosh QuickDraw 8.5/8.5.1/8.6/9.0/9.0.4/9.1...

  • Page 91: Computer Requirement

    Consumable Items Toner cartridge: Life Expectancy: up to 2,200 pages/new toner cartridge (when printing A4 paper at 5% print coverage) Toner life expectancy will vary depending on the type of average print job. Drum Unit: Life Expectancy: 8,000 pages at 1 page per job There are many factors that determine the actual drum life, such as temperature, humidity, type of paper and toner that you use, the number of pages per print job, etc.

  • Page 92: Electrical And Environment

    Specifications are subject to change for improvement without prior notice. Compilation and Publication Notice Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been complied and published, covering the latest product’s descriptions and specifications. The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 93: Trademarks

    Ordering Accessories and Supplies For the best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories. These are available from most Brother dealers or alternatively you can contact our mail order department on telephone number 0161 931 2258 or fax number 0161 931 2218. (For UK only)

  • Page 94: Index

    Index Accessories ...87 Administrator ...32 Brother Control Centre ... 35-36 CHANGE DRUM SOON ...62, 77 CHANGE TONER ...62, 74 CHECK DRUM UNIT ...62 CHECK PAPER ...62 CHECK PAPER SIZE ...62 Cleaning (Drum Unit) ...73 Cleaning (Printer) ...72 Cleaning (Scanner) ...71 Control Panel Overview ...6...
  • Page 95 ® PaperPort ... 47 PLS OPEN COVER ... 63 Power Cord ... 5 Power Save ... 10 Print a Report ... 11 Print Date & Time ... 33 Print Density ... 11 Printer Driver Settings ... 25 Product Description ... 84 Quick Print Setup ...
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