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Brother MFC-8950DW User Manual

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MFC-8950DW
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  • Page 1 Basic User’s Guide MFC-8950DW MFC-8950DWT Not all models are available in all countries. Version 0 UK/IRE...
  • Page 2 The serial number is on the back of the unit. Retain this User’s Guide with your sales receipt as a permanent record of your purchase, in the event of theft, fire or warranty service. Register your product on-line at http://www.brother.com/registration/ © 2012 Brother Industries, Ltd. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3 Wi-Fi Direct™ Guide This Guide provides details on how to PDF file / Brother Solutions configure and use your Brother machine for Center wireless printing directly from a mobile device supporting the Wi-Fi Direct™ standard.
  • Page 4 JPEG and PDF files from Center iPrint&Scan your mobile device and scanning from your Brother machine to your mobile device when connected on a Wi-Fi network. Web Connect Guide This Guide provides details about how to PDF file / Brother Solutions...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Viewing Documentation ................... 2 How to access the User's Guides for Advanced Features ........4 ® Accessing Brother Support (Windows )..............4 Accessing Brother Support (Macintosh) ..............5 Control panel overview ..................6 LCD Touchscreen.................... 8 Basic Operations ..................... 9 Volume settings ....................10 Ring volume....................10...
  • Page 6 Connecting an external or extension telephone ..........40 Operation from external or extension telephones..........41 For Fax/Tel mode only...................41 Using extension telephones (U.K. only) ............41 Using a non-Brother cordless external handset ..........42 Using Remote Codes ..................42 Dialling and storing numbers How to dial ......................44 Manual dialling....................44...
  • Page 7 Making copies How to copy......................53 Stop copying....................53 Copy settings....................53 Printing data from a USB Flash memory drive or digital camera supporting mass storage Creating a PRN file for direct printing ..............54 Printing data directly from the USB Flash memory drive or digital camera supporting mass storage ..................55 Changing the default settings for direct print ..........56 How to print from a computer...
  • Page 8 Troubleshooting 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...
  • Page 9 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. General Setup Making copies IMPORTANT NOTE Copy settings Memory storage Routine maintenance Automatic Daylight Saving Time Cleaning and checking the machine Ecology features Replacing periodic maintenance...
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  • Page 11: General Information

    Bold Bold style identifies keys on the documentation machine's control panel or on the computer screen. Thank you for buying a Brother machine! Italics Italicized style emphasizes an Reading the documentation will help you important point or refers you to make the most of your machine.

  • Page 12: Accessing The Advanced User's Guide, Software User's Guide And Network User's Guide

    CD-ROM by following the instructions below: Turn on your computer. Insert the Installer CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Note If the Brother screen does not appear automatically, go to My Computer Double-click the Documentation icon. (Computer), double-click the CD-ROM If the model name screen appears, icon, and then double-click start.exe.
  • Page 13 (Macintosh users) Note 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...

  • Page 14: How To Access The User's Guides For Advanced Features

    You can view and download these Guides Center) on the Installer CD-ROM. from the Brother Solutions Center at:  Click Brother Support on the main menu. http://solutions.brother.com/ The following screen will appear: Wi-Fi Direct™ Guide This Guide provides details on how to...

  • Page 15: Accessing Brother Support (Macintosh)

    Double-click the Brother Support icon. The following screen will appear:  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/), click...

  • Page 16: Control Panel Overview

    Chapter 1 Control panel overview 01 COPY 01.01.2012 15:00 Copy Scan Menu Menu 1 Home Key 4 Dial pad Use these keys to dial telephone and fax numbers and as a keyboard for entering information into the machine. Press the illuminated blue Home key to return This function transfers to the touchscreen to the Ready mode.
  • Page 17 General information 01 COPY 01.01.2012 15:00 Copy Scan Menu Menu 7 Data The Data LED (light emitting diode) will flash depending on the machine’s status. Machine Status Description Ready Mode The machine is ready to print, in Sleep mode, there is no print data, or the power switch is off.

  • Page 18: Lcd Touchscreen

    Lets you see the date and time. machine's USB direct interface. 4 Web 12 Secure Print Lets you connect the Brother machine to an Lets you access the secure print menu. internet service. For details uu Web Connect Active only when the machine has secure print Guide.

  • Page 19: Basic Operations

    General information Basic Operations Press Dark. Menu > General Setup > LCD Settings Backlight To operate the Touchscreen use your finger Light to press the Menu or mode button directly on the LCD screen. Dark To display and access all the screen menus or options in a setting, press a b or d c to scroll through them.

  • Page 20: Volume Settings

    Chapter 1 Volume settings Speaker volume You can choose a range of speaker volume Ring volume levels. Press Menu. You can choose a range of ring volume levels. Press a or b to display Press Menu. General Setup. Press General Setup. Press a or b to display Press a or b to display Volume.

  • Page 21: Loading Paper

    ( ) on the tray. Make sure that the guides are right-hand side of the paper tray. (For firmly in the slots. recommended paper:Acceptable paper and other print media uu page 20.) Tray 2 is optional on the MFC-8950DW.
  • Page 22 Chapter 2 Fan the stack of paper well to avoid Lift up the support flap (1) to prevent paper jams and misfeeds. paper from sliding off the face-down output tray, or remove each page as soon as it comes out of the machine. Put paper in the tray and make sure: ...

  • Page 23: Loading Paper In The Multi-Purpose Tray (Mp Tray)

    Loading paper Loading paper in the Pull out the MP tray support (1) and unfold the flap (2). multi-purpose tray (MP tray) You can load up to 3 envelopes or special print media in the MP tray or up to 50 sheets of plain paper.
  • Page 24 Chapter 2 Printing on thick paper, labels and Lift up the support flap to prevent paper from sliding off the face-down output envelopes from the MP tray tray, or remove each page as soon as it Before loading, press the corners and sides comes out of the machine.
  • Page 25 Loading paper Open the MP tray and lower it gently. 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 ...

  • Page 26: Unscannable And Unprintable Areas

    Chapter 2 Unscannable and unprintable areas 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. Note When using BR-Script3 emulation, the unprintable area around the edges of the paper is 4.2 mm.

  • Page 27: Paper Settings

    Loading paper Paper settings Do one of the following:  To set the paper type for the MP Tray press a or b to display Paper Size and Type MP Tray. Press MP Tray Note  To set the paper type for Tray#1 You can use four sizes of paper for press a or b to display Tray#1.

  • Page 28: Tray Use In Copy Mode

    Chapter 2 Tray Use in Copy mode Tray Use in Fax mode You can change the priority tray that the Note machine will use for printing copies. • You can use four sizes of paper for When you choose Tray#1 Only, MP Only printing faxes: A4, Letter, Legal or Folio.

  • Page 29: Tray Use In Print Mode

    Loading paper Tray Use in print mode Press Stop/Exit. The Tray#2 Only and T2 appear only if Tray 2 is You can change the default tray the machine installed. will use for printing from your computer and Direct Print. Press Menu. Press a or b to display General Setup.

  • Page 30: Acceptable Paper And Other Print Media

     Use labels that are designed for use in Tray and optional unit Name laser machines. Standard Paper Tray Tray 1 Multi-purpose Tray MP Tray Optional Lower Tray Tray 2 Tray 2 is optional on the MFC-8950DW.

  • Page 31: Paper Capacity Of The Paper Trays

    Recycled paper (Tray 2) Folio Folio size is 8.5 in.  13 in. (215.9 mm  330.2 mm) Tray 2 is optional on the MFC-8950DW. Recommended paper specifications The following paper specifications are suitable for this machine. Basis weight 75-90 g/m 80-110 m...

  • Page 32: Handling And Using Special Paper

    • with letterheads using low temperature dyes or thermography • that is multipart or carbonless • that is designed for inkjet printing The types of paper listed above may damage your machine. This damage is not covered under any Brother warranty or service agreement.
  • Page 33 • that were previously printed by a laser machine. This damage may not be machine covered under any Brother warranty or service agreement. • that are pre-printed on the inside Occasionally you may experience paper •...
  • Page 34 Chapter 2 Labels Types of labels to avoid The machine will print on most types of labels Do not use labels that are damaged, curled, designed for use with a laser machine. Labels wrinkled or an unusual shape. should have an adhesive that is acrylic-based since this material is more stable at the high temperatures in the fuser unit.

  • Page 35: Loading Documents

    Loading documents How to load Note documents • To scan documents that are not suitable for the ADF, see Using the scanner glass uu page 26. You can send a fax, make copies, and scan from the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) •...

  • Page 36: Using The Scanner Glass

    Chapter 3 Adjust the paper guides (1) to fit the Using the document guidelines on the width of your document. left and top, place the document face down in the upper left corner of the scanner glass. Note To scan non-standard documents, see Using the scanner glass uu page 26.

  • Page 37: Sending A Fax

    Sending a fax How to send a fax Do one of the following to load your document:  Place the document face up in the The following steps show you how to send a ADF. (See Using the automatic fax. To send multiple pages use the ADF. document feeder (ADF) When you want to send a fax, or change uu page 25.)
  • Page 38 Chapter 4 Choose one of the options below: Press Start.  If you want to send a single-sided Faxing from the ADF document, go to step e.  The machine starts scanning the  If you want to send a 2-sided document.

  • Page 39: Faxing Letter, Legal Or Folio Size Documents From The Scanner Glass

    Sending a fax Faxing Letter, Legal or Folio Transmission Verification size documents from the Report scanner glass You can use the Transmission Verification Report as proof that you sent a fax. This When faxing Letter, Legal or Folio size report lists the receiving party’s name or fax documents, you will need to set the scan number, the time and date of transmission, glass size to Letter or Legal/Folio;...
  • Page 40 Chapter 4 Note • If you choose On+Image or Off+Image, the image will only appear on the Transmission Verification Report if Real Time Transmission is set to Off. (uu Advanced User's Guide: Real Time Transmission) • If the transmission is successful, OK will appear next to RESULT on the Transmission Verification Report.

  • Page 41: Receiving A Fax

    Receiving a fax Receive modes Note You can use four sizes of paper for printing faxes: A4, Letter, Legal or Folio. You must choose a receive mode depending on the external devices and telephone services you have on your line. Choosing the receive mode By default, your machine will automatically receive any faxes that are sent to it.
  • Page 42 Chapter 5 Press Fax Only, Fax/Tel, External TAD or Manual. Press Stop/Exit. The LCD will display the current receive mode in Fax mode.

  • Page 43: Using Receive Modes

    Receiving a fax Using receive modes Manual Manual mode turns off all automatic Some receive modes answer automatically answering functions unless you are using the (Fax Only and Fax/Tel). You may want to BT Call Sign feature. change the Ring Delay before using these modes.

  • Page 44: Receive Mode Settings

    Chapter 5 Receive Mode settings F/T Ring Time (Fax/Tel mode only) Ring Delay When somebody calls your machine, you and your caller will hear the normal telephone ring The Ring Delay setting sets the number of sound. The number of rings is set by the Ring times the machine rings before it answers in Delay setting.

  • Page 45: Fax Detect

    Receiving a fax Fax Detect If Fax Detect is On: The machine can receive a fax automatically, even if you answer the call. When you see Receiving on the LCD or hear a click on the phone line through the handset you are using, just replace the handset.

  • Page 46: Using Pc-Fax

    PC-FAX Receiving software ® running on your PC. From the Windows Start menu, select All Programs, Brother, Press Stop/Exit. MFC-XXXX, PC-FAX Receiving, and select Note Receive. (XXXX is your model name.) •...

  • Page 47: Pc-Fax Send

    Using PC-FAX PC-FAX Send The Brother PC-FAX feature lets you use your PC to send a document from an application as a standard fax. You can send a file created in any application on your PC as a PC-FAX. You can even attach a cover page.

  • Page 48: Telephone And External Devices

    Telephone and external devices Telephone line Do one of the following:  If you want to change the current services prefix number, press Dial Prefix and go to step h. Setting the telephone line  If you do not want to change the type current prefix number, go to step i.

  • Page 49: Connecting An External Tad

    Telephone and external devices Connecting an external Connections The external TAD must be connected as shown in the illustration below. You can connect an external Telephone Answering Device (TAD) to the same line as your machine. When the TAD answers a call, your machine will “listen”...

  • Page 50: Recording An Outgoing Message (Ogm)

    Chapter 7 External and extension Recording an outgoing message (OGM) telephones Record 5 seconds of silence at the Note beginning of your message. This allows You need to turn the Remote Codes your machine time to listen for fax tones. setting to on to use the Remote Activation Limit your speaking to 20 seconds.

  • Page 51: Operation From External Or Extension Telephones

    Telephone and external devices Operation from external or Using extension telephones extension telephones (U.K. only) If you answer a fax call on an extension Your premises may already be wired with telephone, or an external telephone that is parallel extension telephones (those correctly connected to the machine through connected to sockets in other rooms in the the T-piece connection, you can make your...

  • Page 52: Using A Non-Brother Cordless External Handset

    T-connector. Using a non-Brother cordless external handset If your non-Brother cordless telephone is connected to the telephone line cord (uu page 40) and you typically carry the cordless handset elsewhere, it is easier to answer calls during the Ring Delay.
  • Page 53 Telephone and external devices Turning on the Remote Codes Changing the Remote Codes You need to turn the Remote Codes setting to The preset Remote Activation Code is l51. On to use the Fax Receive Code and The preset Remote Deactivation Code is #51. Telephone Answer Code.

  • Page 54: Dialling And Storing Numbers

    Dialling and storing numbers How to dial Speed dialling You can dial in any of the following ways. Press (Address Book). Press the three-digit Speed Dial number Manual dialling you want to call. You can also display the Speed Dial numbers in alphabetical Use the dial pad to enter all the digits of the order by pressing the button on...

  • Page 55: Search

    Dialling and storing numbers Search LDAP search You can search alphabetically for names you If the machine is connected to your LDAP have stored in the One Touch and Speed Dial server, you can search for information such memories. (See Storing One Touch Dial as fax numbers and E-mail addresses from numbers uu page 48 and Storing Speed Dial your server.

  • Page 56: Storing Numbers

    Chapter 8 Storing numbers You can set up your machine to do the following types of easy dialling: One Touch, Speed Dial and Groups for Broadcasting faxes. You can also specify the default resolution for each One Touch and Speed Dial number.

  • Page 57: One Touch And Speed Dial Storage Options

    Dialling and storing numbers One Touch and Speed Dial Storage Options The following chart shows the selections for the settings for One Touch and Speed Dial numbers. When you store numbers, the LCD instructs you to choose from the options shown in the following steps.

  • Page 58: Storing One Touch Dial Numbers

    Chapter 8 Storing One Touch Dial Do one of the following: numbers  Enter the name (up to 15 characters) by pressing the buttons on the Touchscreen. See Entering text Press the Quick Dials key on the uu page 170 to help you enter control panel.
  • Page 59 Dialling and storing numbers To save a fax/scan resolution along with Select the resolution from 100 dpi, the fax number/E-mail address, go to 200 dpi, 300 dpi, 600 dpi or Auto. the appropriate step as shown in the  If you chose E-Mail Color PDF, following table.

  • Page 60: Storing Speed Dial Numbers

    Chapter 8 Storing Speed Dial numbers Enter the telephone, fax number (up to 20 characters each) or E-mail address (up to 60 characters each). See You can store your frequently used numbers Entering text uu page 170 to help you as Speed Dial numbers, so that when you dial enter letters.

  • Page 61: Changing Or Deleting One Touch And Speed Dial Numbers

    Dialling and storing numbers Changing or Deleting Select the resolution from Standard, Fine, S.Fine or Photo and go to One Touch and Speed Dial step n. numbers Select the resolution from Standard, Fine or Photo and go to step n. You can change or delete a One Touch or Speed Dial number that has already been Select the resolution from 300 dpi,...
  • Page 62 Chapter 8 Do one of the following:  If you chose Name:, enter the name (up to 15 characters) by pressing the buttons on the Touchscreen. Press OK.  If you chose Number/Address:, enter the new number (up to 20 digits) or E-mail address (up to 60 digits) by pressing the buttons on the Touchscreen.

  • Page 63: Making Copies

    Making copies How to copy Copy settings Press Copy and then press d or c to choose The following steps show the basic copy the setting you want. operation. You can change the following copy settings: When you want to make a copy, press (Basic User's Guide) the Copy button on the Touchscreen.

  • Page 64: Printing Data From A Usb Flash Memory Drive Or Digital Camera Supporting Mass Storage

    From the menu bar of an application, USB Mass Storage SCSI or SFF-8070i click File, then Print. Class Choose Transfer protocol Bulk transfer Only Brother MFC-XXXX Printer (1) and FAT12/FAT16/FAT32 Format check the Print to file box (2). Sector size Max. 4096 Byte Click Print. Encryption USB Flash Memory Drive does not secure itself.

  • Page 65: Printing Data Directly From The Usb Flash Memory Drive Or Digital Camera Supporting Mass Storage

    Printing data from a USB Flash memory drive or digital camera supporting mass storage Printing data directly Note from the USB Flash • Make sure your digital camera is turned memory drive or digital • Your digital camera must be switched camera supporting from PictBridge mode to mass storage mode.

  • Page 66: Changing The Default Settings For Direct Print

    Chapter 10 Do one of the following: Important  Press Print Settings. Go to • To prevent damage to your machine, DO step f. NOT connect any device other than a digital camera or USB Flash memory drive  If you do not want to change the to the USB direct interface.

  • Page 67: How To Print From A Computer

    (uu Software User's Guide: Printing for ® Windows or Printing and Faxing for Macintosh) Install the Brother printer driver from the Installer CD-ROM. (uu Quick Setup Guide) From your application, choose the Print command. Choose the name of your machine in the...

  • Page 68: How To Scan To A Computer

    Using ControlCenter4 eliminates the need to manually launch specific applications. Load your document. (See How to load documents uu page 25.) Open ControlCenter4 by clicking Start/All Programs/Brother/XXX-XXXX (where XXX-XXXX is your model name)/ControlCenter4. The ControlCenter4 application will open.
  • Page 69 How to scan to a computer Set the scanning configuration. Click Configuration, and then select Button settings, Scan and File. The configuration dialog box appears. You can change the default settings. 1 Confirm that PDF (*.pdf) is selected from the File Type pull-down list. 2 You can enter the file name you want to use for the document.
  • Page 70 Chapter 12 Click File. The machine starts the scanning process. The folder where the scanned data is saved will open automatically.

  • Page 71: Changing The Scan Button Settings

    Scan button settings You can change your machine’s Scan button settings using ControlCenter4. Open ControlCenter4 by clicking Start/All Programs/Brother/XXX-XXXX (where XXX-XXXX is your model name)/ControlCenter4. The ControlCenter4 application will open. Make sure the machine you want to use is selected from the Model pull-down list.
  • Page 72 Chapter 12 Choose the File tab. You can change the default settings. 1 You can choose the file type from the pull-down list. 2 You can enter the file name you want to use for the document. 3 You can save the file to the default folder, or choose your preferred folder by clicking the (Browse) button.

  • Page 73: Scanning Using The Scan Button

    How to scan to a computer Scanning using the Scan button Load your document. (See How to load documents uu page 25.) Press Scan. Press Scan to PC. Press File. (For Network users) Press a or b to choose the destination computer you want to send to. Press OK.

  • Page 74: A Routine Maintenance

    Routine maintenance Replacing the consumable items The following messages appear on the LCD in the Ready mode. These messages provide advanced warnings to replace the consumable items before they reach the end of their life. To avoid any inconvenience, you may want to buy spare consumable items before the machine stops printing.
  • Page 75 • Go to http://www.brother.com/original/index.html for instructions on how to return your used consumable items to the Brother recycling program. If you choose not to return your used items, please discard the used consumable according to local regulations, keeping it separate from domestic waste.

  • Page 76: Replacing The Toner Cartridge

    12,000 pages the toner cartridge. Actual page count will vary depending on your average type of document. A new Brother Original toner cartridge will reset the Replace Toner message. When the toner cartridge is running low, the LCD shows Toner Low.
  • Page 77 Routine maintenance Replacing the toner cartridge WARNING Leave the machine turned on for 10 minutes for the internal fan to cool HOT SURFACE the extremely hot parts inside the After you have just used the machine, some machine. internal parts of the machine will be extremely hot.
  • Page 78 Important WARNING • We recommend that you place the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly on a clean, flat surface with a piece of • DO NOT put a toner cartridge or a toner disposable paper underneath it in case cartridge and drum unit assembly into a you accidentally spill or scatter toner.
  • Page 79 Brother recycling program. If you choose not to return your used items, please discard the used consumable according to <Toner cartridge>...
  • Page 80 • If an unpacked drum unit is put in direct sunlight or room light, the unit may be damaged. • Brother machines are designed to work Important with toner of a particular specification and will work to a level of optimum...
  • Page 81 Routine maintenance Put the new toner cartridge firmly into Clean the corona wire inside the drum the drum unit until you hear it lock into unit by gently sliding the green tab from place. If you put it in correctly, the green left to right and right to left several times.

  • Page 82: Replacing The Drum Unit

    Drum Unit The drum unit has exceeded its rated life. Please replace the drum unit with a new one. We recommend a Brother Original drum unit be installed at this time. After replacement, reset the drum counter by following the instructions included with the new drum unit.
  • Page 83 Routine maintenance Replacing the drum unit Take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. Important • While removing the drum unit, handle it carefully because it may contain toner. If toner scatters on your hands or clothes, wipe or wash it off with cold water at once. •...
  • Page 84 Important WARNING • We recommend that you place the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly on a clean, flat surface with a piece of • DO NOT put a toner cartridge or a toner disposable paper underneath it in case cartridge and drum unit assembly into a you accidentally spill or scatter toner.
  • Page 85 Brother recycling program. If you choose not to return your used items, please discard the used consumable according to <Toner cartridge>...
  • Page 86 Put the toner cartridge firmly into the Put the drum unit and toner cartridge new drum unit until you hear it lock into assembly back into the machine. place. If you put the cartridge in correctly, the green lock lever will lift automatically.

  • Page 87: Cleaning And Checking The Machine

    Routine maintenance Cleaning and Checking Cleaning the outside of the machine the machine Turn off the machine. Clean the outside and inside of the machine regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth. When you Unplug the telephone line cord first, replace the toner cartridge or the drum unit, disconnect the interface cables from the make sure that you clean the inside of the machine, and then unplug the power...

  • Page 88: Cleaning The Scanner Glass

    Cleaning the scanner glass Remove anything that is stuck inside the paper tray. Turn off the machine. If paper is loaded in the paper tray, remove it. Unplug the telephone line cord first, disconnect all cables, and then unplug Wipe the inside and the outside of the the power cord from the electrical paper tray with a dry, lint-free cloth to socket.
  • Page 89 Routine maintenance Lift the document cover (1). Note Clean the white plastic surface (2) and In addition to cleaning the scanner glass scanner glass (3) underneath it with a and glass strip with a soft lint-free cloth soft lint-free cloth moistened with water. moistened with water, run your finger tip over the glass to see if you can feel anything on it.

  • Page 90: Cleaning The Corona Wire

    Cleaning the corona wire Take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. If you have print quality problems or the LCD shows Drum Error, clean the corona wire as follows: Leave the machine turned on for 10 minutes for the internal fan to cool the extremely hot parts inside the machine.
  • Page 91 Routine maintenance Clean the corona wire inside the drum Important unit by gently sliding the green tab from • We recommend that you put the drum unit left to right and right to left several times. and toner cartridge assembly on a piece of disposable paper or cloth in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner.

  • Page 92: Cleaning The Drum Unit

    Cleaning the drum unit Press the front cover release button and then open the front cover. If your printout has dots at 94 mm intervals, follow the steps below to solve the problem. Make sure that the machine is in the Ready mode.
  • Page 93 Routine maintenance Important WARNING • We recommend that you put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly on a piece of HOT SURFACE disposable paper or cloth in case you After you have just used the machine, some accidentally spill or scatter toner. internal parts of the machine will be •...
  • Page 94 Push down the green lock lever and take Use the numbered markers next to the the toner cartridge out of the drum unit. drum roller to find the mark. For example, a dot in column 2 on the check sheet would mean that there is a mark in the "2"...
  • Page 95 Routine maintenance Turn the drum unit gear toward you by Put the toner cartridge back into the hand while checking at surface of the drum unit until you hear it lock into place. suspected area. If you put the cartridge in correctly, the green lock lever on the drum unit will lift automatically.

  • Page 96: Cleaning The Paper Pick-Up Rollers

    Cleaning the paper pick-up Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back into the machine. rollers Cleaning the paper pick-up roller periodically may prevent paper jams by ensuring the correct feeding of the paper. If you have paper feed problems, clean the pick-up rollers as follows: Turn off the machine.
  • Page 97 Routine maintenance Tightly wring out a lint-free cloth soaked Plug the machine’s power cord back into in lukewarm water, and then wipe the the electrical socket first, connect all separator pad (1) on the paper tray to cables, and then plug in the telephone remove dust.

  • Page 98: Troubleshooting

    If you think there is a problem with your machine, check each of the items below first and follow the troubleshooting tips. You can correct most problems by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips.
  • Page 99 Troubleshooting Scanning problems:  Scanning difficulties uu page 118 Software and Network problems:  Software difficulties uu page 118  Network difficulties uu page 119...

  • Page 100: Error And Maintenance Messages

    The most common error and maintenance messages are shown below. You can clear most errors and perform routine maintenance by yourself. If you need more help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips: Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/. Error Message...
  • Page 101 Troubleshooting Error Message Cause Action The ADF cover is not Close the ADF cover of the machine. Cover is Open completely closed. The ADF cover is open while Close the ADF cover of the machine, then loading a document. press Stop/Exit. The fuser cover is not ...
  • Page 102 Error Message Cause Action The temperature of the fuser Turn the power switch off, wait a few seconds, Fuser Error unit does not rise to a specified and then turn it on again. Leave the machine temperature within the idle for 15 minutes with the power on. specified time.
  • Page 103 Troubleshooting Error Message Cause Action The toner cartridge or the drum Remove the drum unit and toner cartridge No Toner unit and toner cartridge assembly, remove the toner cartridge from the assembly is not installed drum unit, and re-install the toner cartridge correctly.
  • Page 104 (See Replacing the drum unit uu page 73.) installed. It is time to replace the fuser Call Brother Customer Service or a Brother Replace Parts unit. Authorized Service Center to replace the fuser Fuser Unit unit.
  • Page 105 (See Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report uu page 97.)  If the problem continues, call Brother customer service for support. Document is too long for Press Stop/Exit. Use the suitable size of paper duplex scanning.
  • Page 106 Error Message Cause Action The machine cannot find paper Load the paper in the paper tray shown on the Wrong Paper Size of the same size in any other LCD. tray after the tray currently in use has run out of paper during a copy operation.

  • Page 107: Transferring Your Faxes Or Fax Journal Report

    Scan Unable XX ® Windows Start menu, select We recommend transferring your faxes to All Programs, Brother, MFC-XXXX, another fax machine or to your PC. (See PC-FAX Receiving, and select Transferring faxes to another fax machine Receive. (XXXX is your model name.) uu page 97 or Transferring faxes to your PC uu page 97.)

  • Page 108: Document Jams

    Document Jams Document is jammed under the document cover Document is jammed in the Take out any paper from the ADF that is top of the ADF unit not jammed. Lift the document cover. Take out any paper from the ADF that is not jammed.

  • Page 109: Removing Small Documents Jammed In The Adf

    Troubleshooting Removing small documents Document is jammed at the jammed in the ADF output tray Lift the document cover. Take out any paper from the ADF that is not jammed. Insert a piece of stiff paper, such as cardstock, into the ADF to push any Pull the jammed document out to the small paper scraps through.

  • Page 110: Paper Jams

    Paper Jams When loading paper in the MP tray, make sure that the paper stays under the maximum paper height guides (1) on Always remove all paper from the paper tray both sides of the tray. and straighten the stack when you add new paper.

  • Page 111: Paper Is Jammed In Paper Tray 1 Or Tray 2

    Troubleshooting Paper is jammed in paper tray 1 Use both hands to slowly pull out the jammed paper. or tray 2 If the LCD shows Jam Tray 1 or Jam Tray 2, follow these steps: Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine.

  • Page 112: Paper Is Jammed At The Back Of The Machine

    Paper is jammed at the back Slowly take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. The jammed paper of the machine may be pulled out with the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly, or this may If the LCD shows Jam Rear, a paper jam release the paper so you can pull it out occurred behind the back cover.
  • Page 113 Troubleshooting Important WARNING • We recommend that you put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly on a piece of HOT SURFACE disposable paper or cloth in case you After you have just used the machine, some accidentally spill or scatter toner. internal parts of the machine will be •...
  • Page 114 Open the back cover. Pull the green tabs at the left and right hand sides toward you and fold down the fuser cover (1). WARNING HOT SURFACE After you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be Using both hands, gently pull the extremely hot.

  • Page 115: Paper Is Jammed Inside The Machine

    Troubleshooting Paper is jammed inside the Close the fuser cover (1). machine If the LCD shows Jam Inside, follow these steps: Leave the machine turned on for 10 minutes for the internal fan to cool the extremely hot parts inside the machine.
  • Page 116 Use both hands to slowly pull out the Slowly take out the drum unit and toner jammed paper. cartridge assembly. The jammed paper may be pulled out with the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly, or this may release the paper so you can pull it out from inside of the machine.
  • Page 117 Troubleshooting Important WARNING • We recommend that you put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly on a piece of HOT SURFACE disposable paper or cloth in case you After you have just used the machine, some accidentally spill or scatter toner. internal parts of the machine will be •...
  • Page 118 Push down the green lock lever and take Note the toner cartridge out of the drum unit. Make sure that you put the toner cartridge Remove the jammed paper if there is in correctly or it may separate from the any inside the drum unit.

  • Page 119: Paper Is Jammed In The Duplex Tray

    Troubleshooting Paper is jammed in the duplex WARNING tray HOT SURFACE If the LCD shows Jam Duplex, follow these After you have just used the machine, some steps: internal parts of the machine will be Leave the machine turned on for extremely hot.
  • Page 120 Pull the duplex tray completely out of the Make sure that the jammed paper does machine. not remain under the machine from static electricity. Put the duplex tray back into the Pull the jammed paper out of the machine. machine or out of the duplex tray. Put the paper tray firmly back into the machine.

  • Page 121: If You Are Having Difficulty With Your Machine

    • If you think there is a problem with your machine, check the chart below and follow the troubleshooting tips. You can correct most problems by yourself. • If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips.

  • Page 122: Paper Handling Difficulties

    Printing difficulties (continued) Difficulties Suggestions The machine does not print on both Check the paper size setting in the printer driver. You need to choose A4 (60 to sides of the paper even though the 105 g/m) printer driver setting is Duplex. The machine does not change to When the machine is in Deep Sleep mode, the machine does not wake up even if Direct Print mode when a USB...

  • Page 123: Printing Received Faxes

    Troubleshooting Paper handling difficulties (continued) Difficulties Suggestions The machine does not feed paper Fan the paper well and make sure the paper is under the maximum paper from the MP Tray when using a mark (1). Stagger the pages and put them in the tray until you feel the top page large stack of paper.
  • Page 124 Printing received faxes (continued) Difficulties Suggestions Received faxes appear as split or Left and right margins are cut off or a single page is printed on two pages. blank pages. See Paper Size and Type uu page 17. Turn on Auto Reduction. uu Advanced User's Guide: Printing a reduced incoming fax Telephone line or connections Difficulties...

  • Page 125: Receiving Faxes

     If your Brother machine shares a line with other telephones and you want it to automatically answer all incoming faxes, you should select the Fax/Tel mode. In Fax/Tel mode, your Brother machine will automatically receive faxes and produce a fast double-ring to alert you to answer voice calls.

  • Page 126: Sending Faxes

    Suggestions Cannot receive a fax. If you are using a telephone answering machine (External TAD mode) on the same line as the Brother machine, make sure your answering machine is set up (continued) correctly. See Connecting an external TAD uu page 39.

  • Page 127: Handling Incoming Calls

    For Example: If you subscribe to Call Waiting or some other custom service and its signal comes through the line while your machine is sending or receiving a fax, the signal can temporarily interrupt or disrupt the faxes. Brother’s ECM (Error Correction Mode) feature should help overcome this problem. This condition is related to the telephone system industry and is common to all devices that send and receive information on a single, shared line with custom features.

  • Page 128: Scanning Difficulties

    Scanning difficulties Difficulties Suggestions TWAIN or WIA errors appear when Make sure the Brother TWAIN or WIA driver is chosen as the primary source in your scanning application. For example, in Nuance™ PaperPort™ 12SE, click ® starting to scan. (Windows Desktop, Scan Settings and click Select to choose the Brother TWAIN/WIA driver.

  • Page 129: Network Difficulties

    (Windows installed. If the Security Software warning appears on the PC screen during the installation, change the Security Software settings to permit the Brother product setup program or other program to run. (Macintosh) If you are using a firewall function of anti-spyware or antivirus security software, temporarily disable it and then install the Brother software.
  • Page 130 You can print the EPS data at the machine through a network. For installing BR-Script3 printer driver through the network, visit the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com/. ® ® For Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2: Printer properties, and Brother MFC-XXXX BR-Script3 if necessary...

  • Page 131: Setting Dial Tone Detection

    Unless interference is a recurring problem on your telephone line, you may prefer to use it only when needed. To improve compatibility with most VoIP services, Brother recommends changing the compatibility setting to Basic(for VoIP).  Normal sets the modem speed at 14400 bps.

  • Page 132: Improving The Print Quality

    Note Brother does not recommend the use of cartridges other than Brother Original cartridges or the refilling of used cartridges with toner from other sources. To get the best print quality, we suggest using the recommended paper. Check that you use paper that meets our specifications.
  • Page 133 Put in a new toner cartridge. uu Replacing the toner cartridge uu page 66  The fuser unit may be contaminated. Call Brother customer service for support.  Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications. Rough- surfaced paper may cause the problem.
  • Page 134 Examples of poor print Recommendation quality  Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications. uu Acceptable paper and other print media uu page 20  Choose Thick Paper mode in the printer driver, choose Thick in the machine’s Tray Setting menu or use thinner paper than you are currently using.
  • Page 135 Troubleshooting Examples of poor print Recommendation quality  Clean the corona wire inside the drum unit. uu Cleaning the corona wire uu page 80 ABCDEFGH  The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum unit. abcdefghijk A B C D uu Replacing the drum unit uu page 72 a b c d e 0 1 2 3 4...
  • Page 136  The fuser unit may be contaminated. smudges down the page Call your Brother dealer for service.  Make sure that foreign material such as a torn piece of paper, sticky notes or dust is not inside the machine and around the drum unit and toner cartridge.
  • Page 137 Troubleshooting Examples of poor print Recommendation quality  Make sure that the paper or other print media is loaded correctly in the paper tray and that the guides are not too tight or too loose F G H A B C D E against the paper stack.
  • Page 138 Examples of poor print Recommendation quality  Make sure that envelopes are printed with the back cover (face-up output tray) opened. uu Printing on thick paper, labels and envelopes from the MP tray uu page 14 Check the envelope type and quality. ...

  • Page 139: Machine Information

     Setting Lock password 3 All Settings You can reset all the machine's settings back to the factory default. Brother strongly recommends you perform this operation when you dispose of the machine. Note Unplug the interface cable before you choose Network or All Settings.

  • Page 140: How To Reset The Machine

    How to reset the machine Press Menu. Press a or b to display Initial Setup. Press Initial Setup. Press a or b to display Reset. Press Reset. Press Network, Address & Fax or All Settings to choose the reset function you want to use. Do one of the following;...

  • Page 141: C Menu And Features

    Menu and features On-screen Menu and mode programming buttons Your machine is designed to be easy to Access the main menu. operate with LCD on-screen programming Menu using the menu buttons on the Touchscreen. User-friendly programming helps you take full Access each mode and its advantage of all the menu selections your menu of temporary settings.

  • Page 142: Menu Table

    Menu table The menu table will help you understand the menu selections and options that are found in the machine's programs. The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk. Menu Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Options Descriptions Page...
  • Page 143 Menu and features Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Options Descriptions Page — Paper Size Sets the size and General Setup Tray Setting Tray#1 type of paper in paper (Continued) (Continued) tray #1. Letter Legal Executive A5 L Folio Paper Type Thin...
  • Page 144 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Options Descriptions Page — Chooses the tray that General Setup Tray Setting Tray Use:Copy Tray#1 Only will be used for Copy (Continued) (Continued) Tray#2 Only mode. MP Only MP>T1>T2* T1>T2>MP (Tray#2 and T2 appear only if you installed Tray 2.) —...
  • Page 145 Menu and features Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Options Descriptions Page — Increases the page General Setup Ecology Toner Save See . yield of the toner (Continued) Off* cartridge. — Range varies Conserves power. Sleep Time depending on models.
  • Page 146 Menu Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Options Descriptions Page — (0 - 8) Sets the number of Setup Receive Ring Delay rings before the machine answers in (Example for the Fax Only or Fax/Tel mode. — Sets the length of the F/T Ring Time 20 Secs fast double-ring time...
  • Page 147 Menu and features Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Options Descriptions Page — Makes printouts Setup Receive Print Density darker or lighter. (Continued) (Continued) Fax Rx Stamp — Prints the received time and date on the Off* top of the received faxes.
  • Page 148 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Options Descriptions Page — — — Prints incoming faxes Print Document stored in the (Continued) memory. — — ---l Set your own code for Remote Access Remote Retrieval. — You can set the Dial Restrict.
  • Page 149 Menu and features Menu Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Options Descriptions Page — — Choose the Printer Emulation Auto (EPSON)* emulation mode. Auto (IBM) HP LaserJet BR-Script 3 Epson FX-850 IBM Proprinter — Prints a list of the Print Options Internal Font HP LaserJet...
  • Page 150 Menu Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Options Descriptions Page XMIT Verify View on LCD — — Displays and prints a Print Reports Transmission — — Print Report Verification Report for your last transmission. — — Lists names and Tel Index List Numerical numbers stored in...
  • Page 151 [000-255]. primary or [000-255]. secondary WINS [000-255]. server. [000-255] Secondary [000-255]. [000-255]. [000-255]. [000-255] Network User's Guide Please go to the Brother Solutions Center to download the manual at http://solutions.brother.com/. The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
  • Page 152 Set to Default — — Restore the wired network setting to factory default. Network User's Guide Please go to the Brother Solutions Center to download the manual at http://solutions.brother.com/. The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
  • Page 153 (Up to 32 characters) WINS Config — Chooses the WINS Auto* configuration mode. Static Network User's Guide Please go to the Brother Solutions Center to download the manual at http://solutions.brother.com/. The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
  • Page 154 You can easily configure your wireless network settings using WPS with a PIN code. Network User's Guide Please go to the Brother Solutions Center to download the manual at http://solutions.brother.com/. The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
  • Page 155 PIN code. — — — You can manually Manual configure your Wi-Fi Direct™ network settings. Network User's Guide Please go to the Brother Solutions Center to download the manual at http://solutions.brother.com/. The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
  • Page 156 E-mail/IFAX Mail Address — — — Enter the mail address. (Up to 60 characters) Network User's Guide Please go to the Brother Solutions Center to download the manual at http://solutions.brother.com/. The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
  • Page 157 POP3 SSL/TLS None* receive an E-mail via an E-mail server that requires secure SSL/TLS communication. Network User's Guide Please go to the Brother Solutions Center to download the manual at http://solutions.brother.com/. The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
  • Page 158 — Registers the Domain name. Relay Report — Prints the Relay Broadcast Report. Off* Network User's Guide Please go to the Brother Solutions Center to download the manual at http://solutions.brother.com/. The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
  • Page 159 Network Reset — — — Restore all network settings to the factory defaults. Network User's Guide Please go to the Brother Solutions Center to download the manual at http://solutions.brother.com/. The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk.
  • Page 160 Menu Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Options Descriptions Page — — — You can check the Machine Info. Serial No. serial number of your machine. — — You can check the Page Counter Total number of total Fax/List pages the machine has printed during its...
  • Page 161 Menu and features Menu Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Options Descriptions Page — — Chooses the receive Initial Setup Receive Mode Fax Only* mode that best suits Fax/Tel your needs. External TAD Manual — — Puts the date and Date&Time Date&Time See .
  • Page 162 Copy Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Options 1 Options 2 Descriptions Page — — — You can choose the Quality Auto* Copy resolution for Text your type of document. Photo Graph Enlarge/Reduce — — — — 100%* 104% EXE  LTR You can choose the Enlarge enlargement ratio for...
  • Page 163 Menu and features Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Options 1 Options 2 Descriptions Page — — — Chooses the tray that Tray Use Tray#1 Only will be used for the Tray#2 Only copy operation. MP Only MP>T1>T2* T1>T2>MP (Tray#2 and T2 appear only if you installed Tray 2.) —...
  • Page 164 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Options 1 Options 2 Descriptions Page — After you make Favorite Settings Store Favorite:1 Rename changes to the Favorite:2 Rename following settings, Favorite:3 Rename you can store them as one of your Favorite settings: Quality Enlarge/Reduce Duplex Copy...
  • Page 165 Menu and features Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Options Descriptions Page — — Stores up to 32 One Address Book Edit Set One Touch Dial Touch Dial numbers, so you can dial by pressing only a few buttons (and Start).
  • Page 166 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Options Descriptions Page — — — You can send the Broadcasting Manual same fax message to — — — Address Book more than one fax number. Delayed Fax — — — Sets the time of day in 24 hour format that Off* delayed faxes will be...
  • Page 167 Menu and features Scan Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Options Descriptions Page — — You can choose the Scan to USB Quality Color 100 dpi* scan resolution and Color 200 dpi file format for your document. Color 300 dpi Color 600 dpi Color Auto Gray 100 dpi...
  • Page 168 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Options Descriptions Page — — Chooses the duplex Scan to USB Duplex Scan DuplexScan : scanning format. LongEdge (Continued) DuplexScan : ShortEdge Off* — — — Enter a file name for File Name the scanned data.
  • Page 169 Menu and features Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Options Descriptions Page (Profile name) — (If you chose a Scan to Network File Type Color or Gray (Continued) ® (Windows option in the Quality setting) (Continued) PDF* PDF/A Secure PDF Signed PDF JPEG...
  • Page 170 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Options Descriptions Page (Profile name) — You can choose Scan to Network File Name BRNXXXXXXXXXXXX* preset file names. If (Continued) ® Estimate (Windows you choose <Manual>, you can Report (Continued) name the file as you Order sheet like.
  • Page 171 Menu and features Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Options Descriptions Page (Profile name) — (If you chose a Scan to FTP File Type B&W option in (Continued) (Continued) (Continued) the Quality setting) PDF* PDF/A Secure PDF Signed PDF TIFF Duplex Scan —...
  • Page 172 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Options Descriptions Page — You can choose the Scan to E-mail Manual/ Quality Color 100 dpi* scan resolution and Address Book Color 200 dpi file format for your document. Color 300 dpi Color 600 dpi Color Auto Gray 100 dpi...
  • Page 173 Menu and features Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Options Descriptions Page Glass ScanSize — To scan a Letter, Scan to E-mail Manual/ Legal or Folio size (Continued) Address Book Letter document, you'll (Continued) need to change the Legal/Folio Glass Scan Size setting.
  • Page 174 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Options Descriptions Page — You can have your Scan to PC Duplex Scan DuplexScan : text document LongEdge (Continued) converted to an DuplexScan : editable text file. ShortEdge Off* Setting Help — —...

  • Page 175: Other Functions

    Menu and features Other Functions Direct Print Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Options Descriptions Page Direct Print (Select File) Sets the paper size Print Settings Paper Size when printing directly (No. of Prints Letter from the USB flash (001–999)) memory drive.
  • Page 176 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Options Descriptions Page (Select File) Enables or disables Direct Print Print Settings Collate (No. of Prints page collation when (Continued) (Continued) (001–999)) printing directly from the USB Flash (Continued) memory drive. Chooses the tray Tray Use Auto* when printing directly...
  • Page 177 Menu and features Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Options Descriptions Page Multiple Page — Sets the default page Direct Print Default Settings 1in1* style when printing (Continued) (Continued) 2in1 multiple pages directly from the USB 4in1 Flash memory drive. 9in1 16in1 25in1...
  • Page 178 Secure Print Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Options Descriptions Page Secure Print (Select User) (Select Secure You can print data Password: Print Print Job) saved in the memory Delete drive when you enter your four-digit password. (The Secure Print button on the LCD becomes active...
  • Page 179 Menu and features Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Options Descriptions Page — — Stores up to 32 One Quick Dials Edit Set One Touch Dial Touch Dial numbers. — — You can change One Change Touch Dial numbers. —...

  • Page 180: Entering Text

    Entering text When you are setting certain menu selections, you may need to enter text into the machine. Press repeatedly to choose between letters, numbers or special characters. Press change between upper case and lower case, as needed when entering an E-mail address. Inserting spaces To enter a space, press the space key button or c.

  • Page 181: D Specifications

    Specifications General Model MFC-8950DW MFC-8950DWT Printer Type Laser Print Method Electrophotographic Laser Printer Memory Capacity Standard 128 MB Optional 1 slot: DDR2 SO-DIMM (144–pin) up to 256 MB LCD (liquid crystal display) Wide Touchscreen 5 in. (126 mm) Colour LCD...
  • Page 182 Model MFC-8950DW MFC-8950DWT Noise Level Sound Printing m = 59 dB (A) Pressure Ready m = 37 dB (A) Printing m = 54 dB (A) (Quiet Mode) Sound Power Copying For Germany, Austria, For Germany, Austria, Belgium: Belgium: d = 6.63 B (A) d = 6.78 B (A)

  • Page 183: Document Size

    Specifications Document Size Model MFC-8950DW MFC-8950DWT Document Size ADF Width 147.3 to 215.9 mm (Single-sided) ADF Length 147.3 to 355.6 mm Scanner Glass Width Max. 215.9 mm Scanner Glass Max. 355.6 mm Length Document Size ADF Width 147.3 to 215.9 mm...

  • Page 184: Print Media

    Paper Size Printing Paper Weight 60 to 105 g/m For labels, we recommend removing printed pages from the output paper tray immediately after they exit the machine to avoid the possibility of smudging. Tray 2 is optional on the MFC-8950DW.

  • Page 185: Fax

    Specifications Model MFC-8950DW MFC-8950DWT Compatibility ITU-T Super Group 3 Coding System MH/MR/MMR/JBIG/JPEG Modem Speed 33,600 bps (with Automatic Fallback) 2-sided (Duplex) Print Receiving Automatic 2-sided (Duplex) Sending Yes (from ADF) Scanning Width Max. 208 mm Printing Width Max. 208 mm...

  • Page 186: Copy

    Copy Model MFC-8950DW MFC-8950DWT Copy Width Max. 210 mm Automatic 2-sided (Duplex) Copy Yes (from ADF) Multiple Copies Stacks or Sorts up to 99 pages Reduce/Enlarge 25% to 400% (in increments of 1%) Up to 1200  600 dpi Resolution Less than 10.5 seconds at 23 C / 230 V...

  • Page 187: Scanner

    Automatic 2-sided (Duplex) Scanning Yes (from ADF) Greyscale 256 levels For the latest driver updates for the version of Mac OS X you are using, visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/. ® ® ® Maximum 1200  1200 dpi scanning with the WIA driver in Windows...

  • Page 188: Printer

    Printer Model MFC-8950DW MFC-8950DWT Automatic 2-sided (Duplex) Print Emulations ® PCL6, BR-Script3 (PostScript 3™), IBM Proprinter XL, Epson FX-850 1200 dpi  1200 dpi, HQ1200 (2400 dpi  600 dpi) quality, Resolution 600 dpi  600 dpi Print Speed Up to 18 sides/minute (Up to 9 sheets/minute)

  • Page 189: Interfaces

    Specifications Interfaces Model MFC-8950DW MFC-8950DWT Hi-Speed USB 2.0 It is recommended you use a USB 2.0 cable (Type A/B) that is no more than 2.0 metres long. Ethernet 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX / 1000BASE-T Use a straight-through Category 5e (or greater) Shielded Twisted-Pair (STP) cable.

  • Page 190: Direct Print Feature

    MFC-8950DWT Compatibility PDF version 1.7 , JPEG, Exif + JPEG, PRN (created by Brother printer driver), TIFF (scanned by all Brother MFC or DCP models), XPS version 1.0. Interface USB direct interface PDF data including a JBIG2 image file, a JPEG2000 image file or a transparency file is not supported.

  • Page 191: Computer Requirements

    Specifications Computer requirements Minimum System Requirements and Supported PC Software Functions Computer Platform & Processor Minimum Recommended Hard Disk Space Supported Supported Operating System Minimum Speed to install Version Software Interface Functions Drivers Applications ® ® ® ® 128 MB 256 MB 150 MB 500 MB...
  • Page 192 Intel Processor Wireless 10.7.x 802.11 b/g/n For WIA, 1200 x 1200 resolution. Brother Scanner Utility enables to enhance up to 19200 x 19200 dpi. Third-party USB ports are not supported. PC-Fax supports black and white only. ® ® Nuance™ PaperPort™ 12SE supports Microsoft...

  • Page 193: Consumable Items

    Specifications Consumable items Model MFC-8950DW MFC-8950DWT Model Name Toner Inbox Approx. 8,000 pages A4 or Letter page Cartridge Standard TN-3330 Approx. 3,000 pages A4 or Letter page High Yield TN-3380 Approx. 8,000 pages A4 or Letter page Super High TN-3390 Approx.

  • Page 194: Network (Lan)

    Utility See Computer requirements uu page 181. ® (For Windows users) Brother BRAdmin Light is available on the CD-ROM provided with the machine. (For Macintosh users) Brother BRAdmin Light is available as a download from http://solutions.brother.com/. ® (For Windows users) If you require more advanced machine management, use the latest Brother BRAdmin...

  • Page 195: Index

    ® ControlCenter4 (for Windows telephone line interference ....121 See Software User’s Guide. Fax/Tel mode Cordless telephone (non-Brother) ....42 answering at extension telephones ..42 F/T ring time (double-ring) ....34 fax detect ..........35 receiving faxes ........41 Dialling remote activation code ......
  • Page 196 Labels ........13 Paper ............20 LCD (liquid crystal display) ....6 how to load ........... 11 in multi-purpose tray ......13 in paper tray ........11 recommended ........ 20 Machine information size ..........17 how to reset the machine ....130 tray capacity .........
  • Page 197 Toner cartridge replacing ..........66 Troubleshooting ........111 Redial/Pause key ......45 document jam ......... 98 Remote setup error messages on LCD ....... 90 See Software User’s Guide. if you are having difficulty Replacing copy quality ........117 drum unit ..........72 incoming calls ........
  • Page 198 Visit us on the World Wide Web http://www.brother.com/ These machines are approved for use in the country of purchase only. Local Brother companies or their dealers will only support machines purchased in their own countries.

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