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USER'S GUIDE
MFC-8460N
MFC-8660DN
MFC-8670DN
MFC-8860DN
MFC-8870DW
Version D

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  • Page 1 USER’S GUIDE MFC-8460N MFC-8660DN MFC-8670DN MFC-8860DN MFC-8870DW Version D...
  • Page 2 Register your product on-line at http://www.brother.com/registration By registering your product with Brother, you will be recorded as the original owner of the product. Your registration with Brother: may serve as confirmation of the purchase date of your product should you lose your receipt;...

  • Page 3: Brother Numbers

    Register your product By registering your product with Brother International Corporation, you will be recorded as the original owner of the product. Your registration with Brother: may serve as confirmation of the purchase date of your product should you lose your receipt;...

  • Page 4: Ordering Accessories And Supplies

    If you cannot find the accessory you need and you have a Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express credit card, you can order accessories directly from Brother. (You can visit us online for a complete selection of the Brother accessories and supplies that are available for purchase.) Note In Canada only Visa and MasterCard are accepted.

  • Page 5: Usa And Canada

    LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE), WILL BE LIMITED TO $50. Compilation and Publication Notice Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product descriptions and specifications. The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 6 Consumable and Accessory Items at no charge to you for parts or labor. The decision as to whether to repair or replace the Machine and/or accompanying Accessory Items is made by Brother in its sole ® -brand parts and serial Brother...
  • Page 7 PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. This Limited Warranty is the only warranty that Brother is giving for this Product. It is the final expression and the exclusive and only statement of Brother's obligations to you. It replaces all other agreements and understandings that you may have with Brother or its representatives.
  • Page 8 Pursuant to the limited warranty of 1 year from the date of purchase for labour and parts, Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. ("Brother"), or its Authorized Service Centres, will repair or replace (at Brother's sole discretion) this MFC/Fax machine free of charge if defective in material or workmanship. This warranty applies only to products purchased and used in Canada.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Using the documentation ... 2 Symbols and conventions used in the documentation ... 2 Accessing the complete User’s Guide ... 2 Viewing documentation ... 2 Accessing Brother Support (For Windows Control panel overview ... 6 Status LED indications ... 9 Loading documents and paper Loading documents ...
  • Page 10 External TAD ...41 Receive Mode settings ...42 Ring Delay ...42 F/T Ring Time ...42 Easy Receive...42 Setting the Print Density ...43 Additional receiving operations...44 Printing a reduced incoming fax ...44 Duplex (2-sided) printing for Fax mode (MFC-8670DN, MFC-8860DN and MFC-8870DW only)...44 viii...
  • Page 11 Setting the Fax Receive Stamp ... 45 Receiving a fax at the end of a conversation... 45 Printing a fax from the memory ... 45 Phone services and external devices Phone line services... 46 Voice Mail ... 46 Distinctive Ring... 47 Caller ID...
  • Page 12 Changing text copy resolution ...78 Enlarging or reducing the image copied ...78 Making N in 1 copies or a poster (page layout) ...79 Duplex (2-sided) copying (MFC-8670DN, MFC-8860DN and MFC-8870DW only) ...81 Sorting copies using the ADF ...83 Adjusting contrast ...83 Tray Select ...84 Out of Memory message ...84...
  • Page 13 Section V Appendixes Safety and Legal Choosing a location ... 88 To use the machine safely... 89 Important Information... 92 Standard telephone and FCC Notices... 92 Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada only) ... 95 Disconnect device ... 95 LAN connection ... 95 Laser safety ...
  • Page 14 Menu and Features On-screen programming...140 Menu table ...140 Memory storage...140 Menu keys ...140 Menu Table...142 Entering Text ...157 Specifications General ...159 Print media...160 Fax...161 Copy ...162 Scan...163 Print ...164 Interfaces ...164 Computer requirements ...165 Consumable items ...166 Ethernet wired network ...167 Ethernet wireless network (MFC-8870DW only)...168 Authentication and encryption for wireless users only...169 Wi-Fi Alliance certification ...170...
  • Page 15 Section I General General information Loading documents and paper General setup Security features...

  • Page 16: General Information

    CD-ROM. Viewing documentation Viewing documentation (Windows To view the documentation, from the Start menu, point to Brother, MFL Pro Suite from the program group, and then click User’s Guide. If you have not installed the software, you can find the documentation by following the instructions below: Turn on your PC.
  • Page 17 If this window does not appear, use ® Windows Explorer to find and run the setup.exe program from the root directory of the Brother CD-ROM. Click Documentation. Click the documentation you want to read: Setup Guide: Setup and software installation instructions.
  • Page 18 Insert the Brother CD-ROM labeled ® Macintosh into your CD-ROM drive. (MFC-8660DN and MFC-8670DN) Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The following window will appear. Double-click the Documentation icon. If the language selection screen appears, double-click your language.

  • Page 19: Accessing Brother Support (For Windows ® )

    Web support (Brother Solutions Center), Customer Service and Brother Authorized Service Centers on page i and on the Brother CD-ROM. Click Brother Support on the main menu. The following screen will appear: To access our web site (www.brother.com) click Brother Home Page.

  • Page 20: Control Panel Overview

    Chapter 1 Control panel overview MFC-8460N, MFC-8660DN, MFC-8670DN, MFC-8860DN and MFC-8870DW have similar control panel keys. 1 One-Touch keys These 20 keys give you instant access to 40 previously stored numbers. Shift Lets you access One-Touch numbers 21 to 40 when held down.
  • Page 21 8 Copy keys Duplex (MFC-8670DN, MFC-8860DN and MFC-8870DW only) You can choose Duplex to copy on both sides of the paper. Contrast/Quality (MFC-8670DN, MFC-8860DN and MFC-8870DW only) Lets you change the quality or contrast for the next copy. Contrast (MFC-8460N and MFC-8660DN...
  • Page 22 Chapter 1 10 Fax and telephone keys Hook Press before dialing if you want to make sure a fax machine answers, and then press Start. Also, press this key after you pick up the handset of an external telephone during the F/T ring (fast double-rings).

  • Page 23: Status Led Indications

    Status LED indications The Status LED (light emitting diode) will flash and change color depending on the machine’s status. The LED indications shown in the table below are used in the illustrations in this chapter. Green Yellow Green Yellow Machine Status Sleep Mode Warming Up Green...
  • Page 24 If you cannot clear the error and you see the same service call indication after turning the machine back on, please call Brother Customer Service. (See Brother numbers on page i.) The front cover or fuser cover is open. Close the cover.

  • Page 25: Loading Documents And Paper

    (148.0 to 215.9 mm) wide and from 5.8 to 14 inches (148.0 to 355.6 mm) long, and of a standard weight [20 lb (80 g/m 2-sided Document (MFC-8670DN, MFC-8860DN and MFC-8870DW only) When you load a 2-sided document, the document must be from 5.8 to 8.5 inches (148.0 to 215.9 mm) wide and from 5.8 to...

  • Page 26: Using The Scanner Glass

    Chapter 2 Using the scanner glass You can use the scanner glass to fax, scan, or copy the pages of a book or single sheets of paper. Documents can be up to 8.5 inches wide and up to 14 inches long (215.9 mm wide to 355.6 mm long).

  • Page 27: Handling And Using Media

    Do not use any of the following paper, as they will cause paper feed problems: damaged, coated, curled, wrinkled, highly textured, irregularly shaped, or paper that has previously been printed on by a printer. 1 0.08 in. (4 mm) or longer Loading documents and paper...

  • Page 28: Paper Capacity Of The Paper Tray

    Chapter 2 Paper capacity of the paper tray Paper size Paper Tray A4, Letter, Legal, (Tray #1) Executive, A5, A6, B5, B6 and Folio Multi-purpose tray Width: 2.75 to 8.5 in. (MP tray) (69.9 to 215.9 mm) Length: 4.57 to 16.0 in. (116.0 to 406.4 mm) Paper Tray A4, Letter, Legal,...

  • Page 29: Loading Paper And Other Media

    Loading paper and other media When printing on plain paper 16 to 28 lb (60 to 105 g/m ) or laser transparencies use the paper tray. For printing on other types of media use the MP tray (Multi-purpose tray). Loading paper Unfold the output paper tray support flap.

  • Page 30: Loading Envelopes And Other Media

    Chapter 2 Loading envelopes and other media Use the MP tray when printing envelopes, labels, and thick paper. Open the MP tray and lower it gently. Pull out the MP tray support. Insert the media into the MP tray with the top edge first and the printing side face up.

  • Page 31: Printable Area

    Printable Area Printable Area for copies The printable area of your machine begins at approximately 0.12 in. (3 mm) from the top and bottom and 0.09 in. (2.3 mm) from both sides of the paper. 1 0.12 in. (3 mm) 2 0.09 in.

  • Page 32: General Setup

    General setup Mode timer The machine has three mode keys on the control panel: Fax, Scan, and Copy. You can set how much time the machine takes after the last Copy or Scan operation to return to Fax mode. If you select Off, the machine will stay in the mode you used last.

  • Page 33: Paper Size

    Paper Size You can use nine sizes of paper for printing copies: A4, Letter, Legal, Executive, A5, A6, B5, B6 and Folio, and four sizes for printing faxes: A4, Letter, Legal or Folio (8"×13"). When you change the size of paper in the tray, you will also need to change the setting for paper size at the same time so your machine can fit the document or an incoming...

  • Page 34: Tray Use In Fax Mode

    >MP. Press OK. Tray#2 Only or T2 appears only if the optional tray is installed. Note • The setting in the printer driver will take priority over the setting made on the control panel. • If the control panel is set to Tray#1 Only, Tray#2 Only, MP Only or MP>T1>T2 and you choose ‘Auto...

  • Page 35: Volume Settings

    Volume Settings Ring volume You can select a ring volume level from a range of settings, from High to Off. While in Fax mode press adjust the volume level. The LCD shows the current setting, and each key press will change the volume to the next.

  • Page 36: Automatic Daylight Savings Time

    Chapter 3 Automatic daylight savings time You can set the machine to change automatically for Daylight Savings Time. It will set itself forward one hour in the Spring, and back one hour in the Fall. Press Menu 1, 5. 15.Auto Daylight Select ab &...

  • Page 37: Sleep Time

    Sleep time Setting the sleep time reduces power consumption by turning off the fuser while the machine is idle. You can choose how long the machine must be idle (from 00 to 99 minutes) before it goes into sleep mode. When the machine receives a fax, computer data, or makes a copy, the timer will be reset.

  • Page 38: Security Features

    Make a careful note of your password. If you forget it, please call Brother Customer Service. While setting lock is On, it is not possible to change the following settings without a...

  • Page 39: Secure Function Lock

    Restricted users must select the stored name and enter a password to use the machine. Make a careful note of your password. If you forget it, please call Brother Customer Service. Note • You can set up to 25 individual users and one Public user.
  • Page 40 Chapter 4 Setting the password for the administrator The password you set in these steps is for the administrator. This password is used to set up users and to turn Secure Function Lock on or off. See Setting up restricted users on page 27 and Turning Secure Function Lock on on page 27.
  • Page 41 Setting up restricted users You can set up users with restrictions and a password. Press Menu, 1, 9, 2. 19.Security 2.Function Lock Lock OffiOn Set Password Select & OK Press a or b to select Setup User. Press OK. Enter the administrator password. Press OK.

  • Page 42: Switching Users

    Chapter 4 Switching Users This setting allows a restricted user to log on the machine when Secure Function Lock is turned on. Note After a restricted user has finished using the machine, it will return to the Public setting within the same time as the Mode Timer setting (Menu, 1, 1).
  • Page 43 Section II Sending a fax Receiving a fax Phone services and external devices Dialing and storing numbers Remote fax options Printing reports Polling...

  • Page 44: Sending A Fax

    The machine will now scan and send your document. Sending a 2-sided fax from the ADF (MFC-8670DN, MFC-8860DN (Fax), and the and MFC-8870DW only) You can send the 2-sided document from the ADF. To cancel a fax in progress press Stop/Exit.

  • Page 45: Sending A Fax From The Scanner Glass

    Sending a fax from the scanner glass You can use the scanner glass to fax the pages of a book, or a single page at a time. The documents can be up to Letter, A4, Legal or Folio size. Press Stop/Exit to cancel a fax in progress.

  • Page 46: Broadcasting

    Chapter 5 Broadcasting Broadcasting lets you send the same fax message to more than one fax number. You can include Groups, One-Touch, Speed-Dial numbers and up to 50 manually dialed numbers in the same broadcast. For information see How to Dial on page 55. You can broadcast up to 390 different numbers.

  • Page 47: Additional Sending Operations

    Additional sending operations Sending faxes using multiple settings Before you send a fax, you can change any combination of these settings: contrast, resolution, overseas mode, delayed fax timer, polling transmission, real time transmission or cover page settings. Make sure you are in Fax mode After each setting is accepted, the LCD asks if you want to enter more settings: 22.Setup Send...
  • Page 48 Chapter 5 Send a cover page for the next fax If you want to send a cover page only for the next fax, your machine will ask you to enter the number of pages you are sending so it can be printed on the cover page. Make sure you are in Fax mode Load your document.

  • Page 49: Contrast

    Contrast For most documents the default setting of Auto will give the best results. It automatically chooses the suitable contrast for your document. If your document is very light or dark, changing the contrast may improve the quality of the fax. Use Dark to increase the contrast of a light document.

  • Page 50: Dual Access

    Chapter 5 Dual access You can dial a number, and start scanning the fax into memory—even when the machine is sending from memory, receiving faxes or printing PC data. The LCD shows the new job number. The number of pages you can scan into the memory will vary depending on the data that is printed on them.

  • Page 51: Overseas Mode

    Overseas mode If you are having difficulty sending a fax overseas due to a bad connection, then turning on the overseas mode may help. This is a temporary setting, and will only be active for your next fax. Make sure you are in Fax mode Load your document.

  • Page 52: Delayed Batch Transmission

    LCD will show No Jobs Waiting. You can cancel a fax job that is stored and waiting in the memory. Press Menu, 2, 6. 26.Remaining Jobs #001 12:34 BROTHER #002 15:00 BIC #003 17:30 ABCDEFG Select & OK The number of jobs still to be sent will be displayed.

  • Page 53: Sending A Fax Manually

    Sending a fax manually Manual transmission Manual transmission lets you hear the dialing, ringing and fax-receiving tones while sending a fax. Make sure you are in Fax mode Load your document. Press Hook and listen for a dial tone. Or pick up the handset of the external phone and listen for a dial tone.

  • Page 54: Receiving A Fax

    Will you be using Voice Mail on the same telephone line as your Brother machine? If you have Voice Mail on the same telephone line as your Brother machine, there is a strong possibility that Voice Mail and the Brother machine will conflict with each other when receiving incoming calls. See Voice Mail on page 46 for instructions on setting up your machine using this service.

  • Page 55: Using Receive Modes

    Using Receive Modes Some receive modes answer automatically (Fax Only and Fax/Tel). You may want to change the ring delay before using these modes see page 42. Fax Only Fax only mode will automatically answer every call as a fax. Fax/Tel Fax/Tel mode helps you automatically manage incoming calls, by recognizing...

  • Page 56: Receive Mode Settings

    Chapter 6 Receive Mode settings Ring Delay The ring delay sets the number of times the machine rings before it answers in Fax Only and Fax/Tel modes. If you have extension phones on the same line as the machine or subscribe to the telephone company’s Distinctive Ring service, keep the Ring Delay setting of 4.

  • Page 57: Setting The Print Density

    If this feature is set to on, but your machine does not connect a fax call when you lift the handset of an extension or external phone, press the Fax Receive Code l51. Note If you use a modem, or send faxes from a computer, on the same line and your machine intercepts them, set easy receive to Off.

  • Page 58: Additional Receiving Operations

    Press a or b to select On or Off. Press OK. Press Stop/Exit. Duplex (2-sided) printing for Fax mode (MFC-8670DN, MFC-8860DN and MFC-8870DW only) If you set Duplex to On for fax receive the machine will print received faxes on both sides of the paper.

  • Page 59: Setting The Fax Receive Stamp

    Setting the Fax Receive Stamp You can set the machine to print the received date and time in the top center of each received fax page. Make sure you are in Fax mode Press Menu, 2, 1, 8. 21.Setup Receive 8.Fax Rx Stamp Select &...

  • Page 60: Phone Services And External Devices

    Voice Mail If you have Voice Mail on the same telephone line as your Brother machine, Voice Mail and the Brother machine will conflict with each other when receiving incoming calls. For example, if your Voice Mail is set to...

  • Page 61: Distinctive Ring

    Distinctive Ring Brother uses the term ‘Distinctive Ring’ but different telephone companies have other names for this service such as SmartRing, RingMaster, Teen-Ring, Indent-a-Call or Indent-a-Ring. What does your telephone company’s ‘Distinctive Ring’ do? Your telephone company’s Distinctive Ring service allows you to have more than one number on the same phone line.

  • Page 62: Caller Id

    Chapter 7 Note If the ring pattern you received is not on this chart, please call your telephone company and ask for one that is shown. The machine will only answer calls to its registered number. The first two rings are silent on the machine.

  • Page 63: Connecting An External Tad (Telephone Answering Device)

    Viewing Caller ID List Your machine stores information for the last thirty calls in the Caller ID list. You can view or print this list. When the thirty-first call comes in to the machine, it replaces information about the first call. Press Menu, 2, 0, 3.

  • Page 64: Connections

    Chapter 7 Connections The external TAD must be plugged into the back of the machine, into the jack labeled EXT. Your machine cannot work properly if you plug the TAD into a wall jack (unless you are using Distinctive Ring). Plug the telephone line cord from the telephone wall jack into the back of the machine, in the jack labeled LINE.

  • Page 65: Converting Telephone Wall Outlets

    Two-line phone system A two-line phone system is nothing more than two separate phone numbers on the same wall outlet. The two phone numbers can be on separate jacks (RJ11) or combined into one jack (RJ14). Your machine must be plugged into an RJ11 jack.

  • Page 66: Multi-Line Connections (Pbx)

    Chapter 7 You can keep two-line telephones on other wall outlets as always. There are two ways to add a two-line telephone to the machine’s wall outlet. You can plug the telephone line cord from the two-line telephone into the L1+L2 jack of the triplex adapter.

  • Page 67: For Fax/Tel Mode Only

    For Fax/Tel mode only When the machine is in Fax/Tel mode, it will use the F/T Ring Time (pseudo/double- ringing) to alert you to pick up a voice call. Lift the external telephone’s handset, and then press Hook to answer. If you’re at an extension phone, you will need to lift the handset during the F/T Ring Time and then press #51 between the...
  • Page 68 Chapter 7 Changing the remote codes The preset fax receive code is l51. The preset telephone answer code is #51. If you are always disconnected when accessing your external TAD, try changing the three-digit remote codes, for example ### and 999. Make sure you are in Fax mode Press Menu 2, 1, 4.

  • Page 69: Dialing And Storing Numbers

    Dialing and storing numbers How to Dial Manual dialing Use the dial pad to enter all the digits of the telephone number. One-Touch dialing Press the One-Touch key that stores the number you want to call. To dial One-Touch numbers 21 to 40, hold down Shift as you press the One-Touch key.

  • Page 70: Search

    Chapter 8 Search You can search alphabetically for names you have stored in the One-Touch and Speed-Dial memories. Press Search/Speed Dial. Press the dial pad key for the first letter of the name. (Use the chart on Entering Text on page 157 to help you enter letters.) Press OK.

  • Page 71: Storing Numbers

    E-mail addresses for automatic dialing. To access numbers 21 to 40, hold down Shift as you press the One-Touch key. Dialing and storing numbers MFC-8460N, MFC-8660DN and MFC-8670DN: Press Menu, 2, 3, 1. 23.Set Quick-Dial 1.One-Touch Dial One-Touch: Select One-Touch Press the One-Touch key where you want to store a number.
  • Page 72 Chapter 8 MFC-8860DN and MFC-8870DW: Press Menu, 2, 3, 1. 23.Set Quick-Dial 1.One-Touch Dial One-Touch: Select One-Touch Press the One-Touch key where you want to store a number. Press a or b to select Fax/Tel, E-Mail or IFAX. Press OK. Choose one of the options below: Enter the number (up to 20 characters) if you selected Fax/Tel.

  • Page 73: Storing Speed-Dial Numbers

    Storing Speed-Dial numbers You can store your frequently used numbers as Speed-Dial numbers. The machine can store 300 Speed-Dial numbers. MFC-8460N, MFC-8660DN and MFC-8670DN: Press Menu, 2, 3, 2. 23.Set Quick-Dial 2.Speed-Dial Speed-Dial? # Enter & OK Key Use the dial pad to enter a three-digit Speed-Dial location number (001–300).

  • Page 74: Changing One-Touch And Speed-Dial Numbers

    23.Set Quick-Dial #005:MIKE 1.Change 2.Exit Select & OK (MFC-8460N, MFC-8660DN and MFC-8670DN) Go to c. (MFC-8860DN and MFC-8870DW) Go to b. (MFC-8860DN and MFC-8870DW only) Press a or b to select Fax/Tel, E-Mail or IFAX. Press OK. Press d or c to position the cursor under the character you want to change, and then press Clear/Back to delete it.

  • Page 75: Setting Up Groups For Broadcasting

    Speed-Dial location. Press OK. Use the dial pad to enter a group number (1 to 20). Press OK. (MFC-8460N, MFC-8660DN and MFC-8670DN) Go to e. (MFC-8860DN and MFC-8870DW) Go to d. (MFC-8860DN and MFC-8870DW only) Press a or b to select Fax/IFAX or E-Mail.

  • Page 76: Dialing Access Codes And Credit Card Numbers

    Chapter 8 Note • If you have selected Fax/IFAX in d and added One-Touch or Speed-Dial numbers that are stored as ‘IFAX’, you cannot select S.Fine. • When you create a group or broadcast using Scan to E-mail only B/W200x100 and B/W200dpi are available.

  • Page 77: Remote Fax Options

    Internet Fax feature. (For details about Internet Fax, see the Network User’s Guide on the CD-ROM. For information about Fax Forward to E-mail, see the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com) Press OK. Press a or b to select On or Off.

  • Page 78: Paging

    Chapter 9 Paging When Paging is selected, your machine dials the pager number you’ve programmed, and then dials your Personal Identification Number (PIN). This activates your pager so you will know that you have a fax message in the memory. Press Menu, 2, 5, 1.

  • Page 79: Pc Fax Receive

    PC Fax Receive If you turn on the PC-Fax Receive feature your machine will store received faxes in memory and send them to your PC automatically. You can then use your PC to view and store these faxes. Even if you have turned off your PC (at night or on the weekend, for example), your machine will receive and store your faxes in its memory.

  • Page 80: Changing Remote Fax Options

    Chapter 9 Changing Remote Fax Options If received faxes are left in your machine’s memory when you change to another remote fax option, the LCD will ask you the following message: 25.Remote Fax Opt Erase All Fax? 1.Yes 2.No Select ab & OK If you press 1, faxes in the memory will be erased or printed before the setting changes.

  • Page 81: Remote Retrieval

    Remote Retrieval The remote retrieval feature lets you retrieve your stored fax messages when you are not at the machine. You can call your machine from any touch tone phone or fax machine, then use the Remote Access Code to retrieve your messages.

  • Page 82: Retrieving Fax Messages

    Chapter 9 Retrieving fax messages Dial your fax number from a telephone or another fax machine using touch tone. When your machine answers, immediately enter your remote access code (3 digits followed by l). If you hear one long beep, you have messages. When you hear two short beeps, use the dial pad to press 9 6 2.

  • Page 83: Remote Fax Commands

    Remote fax commands Follow the commands below to access features when you are away from the machine. When you call the machine and enter your Remote Access Code (3 digits followed by l), the system will give two short beeps and you must enter a remote command. Remote commands Change the fax forwarding, paging or fax storage settings...

  • Page 84: Printing Reports

    Printing reports Fax reports Some fax reports (transmission verification and fax journal) can be printed automatically or manually. Transmission verification report You can use the transmission report as proof that you sent a fax. This report lists the time and date of transmission and whether the transmission was successful (shown as “OK”).

  • Page 85: Reports

    Reports The following reports are available: 1 Transmission Displays the Transmission Verification Report for your last outgoing 200 faxes and prints the last report. 2 Help List Prints a list of commonly used functions to help you program your machine. 3 Tel Index List Prints a list of names and numbers stored in the One-Touch and Speed-Dial...

  • Page 86: Polling

    Polling Polling lets you set up your machine so other people can receive faxes from you, but they pay for the call. It also lets you call somebody else’s fax machine and receive a fax from it, so you pay for the call. The polling feature needs to be set up on both machines for this to work.

  • Page 87: Polled Transmit

    Polled transmit Polled transmit lets you set up your machine to wait with a document so another fax machine can call and retrieve it. Setup for polled transmit Make sure you are in Fax mode Load your document. Press Menu, 2, 2, 6. 22.Setup Send 6.Polled TX Select...
  • Page 88 Chapter 11...

  • Page 89: Section Iii Copy

    Section III Copy Making copies...

  • Page 90: Making Copies

    Making copies How to copy Entering copy mode Press (Copy) to enter Copy mode. Contrast:- Quality :Auto Enlg/Red:100% Tray :MP>T1 Press ab or Start 1 Contrast 2 Quality 3 Copy Ratio 4 Tray Use 5 Number of Copies Making a single copy Make sure you are in Copy mode Load your document.

  • Page 91: Copy Options

    Copy keys. You can use different combinations. (MFC-8460N and MFC-8660DN) (MFC-8670DN, MFC-8860DN and MFC-8870DW) The machine returns to its default settings one minute after copying, unless you have set the Mode Timer to 30 seconds or less.

  • Page 92: Changing Text Copy Resolution

    Chapter 12 Changing text copy resolution You can change the text copy resolution to 1200x600dpi if you have selected Text from the Quality or Contrast/Quality options, and make a copy with 100% ratio using the scanner glass. To change the text copy resolution, follow the steps below: Make sure you are in Copy mode Put your document on the scanner...

  • Page 93: Making N In 1 Copies Or A Poster

    Choose one of the options below: Press a or b to select the enlargement or reduction ratio you want. Press OK. Press a or b to select Custom(25-400%). Press OK. Use the dial pad to enter an enlargement or reduction ratio from 25% to 400%. (For example, press 5 3 to enter 53%.) Press OK.
  • Page 94 Chapter 12 2 in 1 (L) 4 in 1 (P) 4 in 1 (L) If you are copying from the scanner glass: Insert your document face down in the direction shown below: 2 in 1 (P) 2 in 1 (L) 4 in 1 (P) 4 in 1 (L) Poster (3x3)

  • Page 95: Duplex (2-Sided) Copying (Mfc-8670Dn, Mfc-8860Dn And Mfc-8870Dw Only)

    Duplex (2-sided) copying (MFC-8670DN, MFC-8860DN and MFC-8870DW only) If you want to use the duplex copy feature, load your document in the ADF. Duplex Copy 1 sided i 2 sided Portrait Landscape 2 sided i 2 sided Portrait Landscape 2 sided i 1 sided...
  • Page 96 Chapter 12 Advanced Duplex Copy Advanced 2 sided i 1 sided Portrait Landscape Advanced 1 sided i 2 sided Portrait Landscape Make sure you are in Copy mode Load your document. Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies (up to 99).

  • Page 97: Sorting Copies Using The Adf

    Make sure you are in Copy mode Load your document. Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies (up to 99). (MFC-8460N and MFC-8660DN) Press Contrast. (MFC-8670DN, MFC-8860DN and MFC-8870DW) Press Contrast/Quality. Press a or b to choose Contrast. Press OK. nnonn+c...

  • Page 98: Tray Select

    Chapter 12 Tray Select You can change the tray use only for the next copy. Make sure you are in Copy mode Load your document. Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies (up to 99). Press Tray Select. Contrast:- nnonn+ Quality :Auto...

  • Page 99: Section Iv Software

    Section IV Software Software and Network features...

  • Page 100: Software And Network Features

    , see Chapter 5 in the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.) ® (For Macintosh , see Chapter 12 in the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.) Brother PC-FAX ® (For Windows , see Chapter 6 in the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.) ®...
  • Page 101 Section V Appendixes Safety and Legal Options Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Menu and Features Specifications Glossary...

  • Page 102: A Safety And Legal

    Safety and Legal Choosing a location Place your machine on a flat, stable surface that is free of vibration and shocks. Put the machine near a telephone wall jack and a standard, grounded AC power outlet. Choose a location where the temperature remains between 50°...

  • Page 103: To Use The Machine Safely

    To use the machine safely Please keep these instructions for later reference and read them before attempting any maintenance. WARNING There are high voltage electrodes inside the machine. Before you clean the inside of the machine, make sure you have unplugged the telephone line cord first and then the power cord from the AC power outlet.
  • Page 104 To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your hands on the edge of the machine under the document cover. To prevent injuries, be careful not to put your fingers in the area shown in the illustrations. DO NOT use a vacuum cleaner to clean up scattered toner. Doing this might cause the toner dust to ignite inside the vacuum cleaner, potentially starting a fire.
  • Page 105 CAUTION Lightning and power surges can damage this product! We recommend that you use a quality surge protection device on the AC power line and on the telephone line, or unplug the cords during a lightning storm. WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to people, including the following: 1 Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink,...

  • Page 106: Important Information

    If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please contact Brother Customer Service. (See Brother numbers on page i.) If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.
  • Page 107 If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, call your telephone company or a qualified installer. If you are not able to solve a problem with your machine, call Brother Customer Service. (See Brother numbers on page i.)
  • Page 108 Call the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Important Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Brother Industries, Ltd. could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Important—about the interface cable A shielded interface cable should be used to ensure compliance with the limits for a Class B digital device.

  • Page 109: Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada Only)

    Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada only) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES–003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB–003 du Canada. Disconnect device This product must be installed near an electrical jack that is easily accessible. In case of emergencies, you must disconnect the power cord from the electrical jack to shut off power completely.

  • Page 110: Fda Regulations

    United States. Manufactured: BROTHER TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) LTD. NO6 Gold Garden Ind. Nanling Buji, Longgang, Shenzhen, China. This product complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No.

  • Page 111: Important Safety Instructions

    Refer all servicing to a Brother Authorized Service Center. For the location of your nearest Brother Authorized Service Center, please call: In USA: 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437) In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER.

  • Page 112: Trademarks

    15 Unplug this product from the AC power outlet and refer all servicing to Brother Authorized Service Personnel under the following conditions: When the power cord is damaged or frayed. If liquid has been spilled into the product. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

  • Page 113: B Options

    Options Options This machine has the following optional accessories. You can increase the capabilities of the machine with these items. Lower tray unit LT-5300 DIMM memory...

  • Page 114: Optional Paper Tray (Lt-5300)

    Clock frequency: 100 MHz or more Capacity: 64, 128, 256 or 512 MB Height: 1.25 in. (31.75 mm) Dram Type: SDRAM 2 Bank Note • There might be some DIMMs that will not work with the machine. • For more information, call Brother Customer Service.

  • Page 115: Installing Extra Memory

    Installing extra memory Turn off the machine’s power switch. Unplug the telephone line cord. Disconnect the interface cable from the machine, and then unplug the power cord from the AC power outlet. Note Be sure to turn off the machine’s power switch before you install or remove the DIMM.

  • Page 116: Troubleshooting And Routine Maintenance Troubleshooting

    Check the chart below and follow the troubleshooting tips. You can solve most problems by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips.

  • Page 117: Sending Faxes

    Phone Line or Connections Difficulties Dialing does not work. The machine does not answer when called. Sending Faxes Difficulties Poor sending quality. Try changing your resolution to Fine or S.Fine. Make a copy to check your Transmission Verification Report says ‘RESULT:NG’. Vertical black lines when sending.

  • Page 118: Menu Access

    However, 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 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 119: Scanning Difficulties

    As the machine cancels the Job and clears it from the memory it may produce an incomplete printout. Suggestions Make sure that the Brother TWAIN driver is chosen as the primary source. In ® PaperPort , click File, Scan and choose the Brother TWAIN driver.
  • Page 120 Reduce the amount of paper in the paper tray, and then try again. Check that the MP tray mode is not chosen in the printer driver. If the LCD shows Paper Jam message and you still have a problem, see Paper jams on page 122.

  • Page 121: Print Quality Difficulties

    Toner Save mode to off in the machine menu settings. (See Toner save on page 22.) Set Toner Save mode to off in the Advanced tab in the printer driver. (See Advanced tab in the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.) Make sure your machine is powered on and is on-line and in Ready mode.
  • Page 122 To add port 137 for network scanning, network printing and network PC Fax receiving, enter the information below: 1. In Description of service: - Enter any description, for example “Brother PC Fax receiving” 2. In Name or IP address (for example 192.168.0.12) of the computer hosting this service on your network: Enter “Localhost”.
  • Page 123 Click the Add port... button. To add port 54926 for Network PC Fax, enter the information below: 1. In Name: Enter any description, for example “Brother PC Fax”. 2. In Port number: Enter “54926”. 3. Make sure UDP is selected. Then click OK.

  • Page 124: Improving The Print Quality

    135.) Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications. Rough-surfaced paper or thick paper may cause this problem. Make sure that you choose the proper media type in the printer driver or in the ’ machine s Paper Type menu setting.
  • Page 125 Make sure that you use paper that meets our specifications. (See Acceptable paper and other media Choose Thick paper mode in the printer driver or in the machine Type menu setting, or use thinner paper than you are currently using. (See...
  • Page 126 (See and other media on page 12.) Make sure that you choose the proper media type in the printer driver or in the ’ machine s Paper Type menu setting. (See...
  • Page 127 Examples of poor print Recommendation quality Curled or wave B DEFGH abc efghijk b c d e 1 3 4 Wrinkles or creases Envelope creases Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Check the paper type and quality. High temperatures and high humidity will cause paper to curl.

  • Page 128: Poor Fixing

    Examples of poor print quality ABCDEFG H abcdefghijk A B C D a b c d e 0 1 2 3 4 Poor fixing Recommendation Open the back cover and make sure that the two blue levers on the left and right hand sides are in the down position.

  • Page 129: Setting Dial Tone Detection

    Setting Dial Tone Detection Setting the dial tone to Detection will shorten the dial tone detect pause. (USA) Press Menu, 0, 4. (Canada) Press Menu, 0, 5. 04.Dial Tone Detection No Detection Select ab & OK Press a or b to select Detection or No Detection Press OK.

  • Page 130: Error Messages

    Error messages As with any sophisticated office product, errors may occur. If this happens, your machine will identify the error and display an error message. The most common error messages are shown below. Error Message Cause Paper is not the correct size. Check Paper Size Poor phone line quality caused a...
  • Page 131 Error Message Cause DR Mode in Use The machine is set to Distinctive Ring mode. You can not change the Receive Mode from Manual to another mode. The drum unit is near the end of its Drum Near End life. The drum counter was not reset when a new drum was installed.
  • Page 132 See Paper jams on page 122. See Paper jams on page 122. See Paper jams on page 122. See Paper jams on page 122. Call Brother Customer Service to replace the fuser unit. Call Brother Customer Service to replace the laser unit.
  • Page 133 Error Message Cause The toner cartridge and drum unit Toner Life assembly is not installed properly, or the toner cartridge is used up and printing is not possible. If the LCD shows Toner Low, you Toner Low can still print; however, the machine is telling you that the toner cartridge is near the end of its life and the toner will soon run out.

  • Page 134: Checking If The Machine Has Faxes In Its Memory

    Make sure that you have installed MFL-Pro Suite on your PC, and then turn on PC Fax Receiving on the PC. (For details about PC Fax Receive, see Using Brother PC-FAX software (For ® Windows ) in the Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.)

  • Page 135: Document Jams

    Document jams If the document is jammed, follow the steps below. Document is jammed in the top of the ADF unit The document may get jammed if it is not inserted or fed properly, or if it is too long. Follow the steps below to clear a document jam.

  • Page 136: Paper Jams

    Pull the jammed document out to the right. Press Stop/Exit. Document is jammed in the duplex slot (MFC-8670DN, MFC-8860DN and MFC-8870DW only) Take out any paper from the ADF that is not jammed. Pull the jammed document out to the right.
  • Page 137 Press the cover release lever to open the front cover. Slowly take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. The jammed paper may be pulled out with the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly, or this may release the paper so you can pull it out of the paper tray opening.
  • Page 138 Paper is jammed at the back of the machine Press the cover release lever to open the front cover. Take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. Open the back cover. Pull the tabs at the left and right hand sides toward you to open the fuser cover (1).
  • Page 139 Put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back in the machine. Close the front cover. Paper is jammed in the duplex tray (MFC-8660DN, MFC-8670DN, MFC-8860DN and MFC-8870DW only) Pull the duplex tray completely out of the machine. Pull the jammed paper out of the machine or the duplex tray.

  • Page 140: Routine Maintenance

    Hold down the lock lever on the right and take the toner cartridge out of the drum unit. Take out the jammed paper if there is any inside the drum unit. Put the toner cartridge back into the drum unit until you hear it lock into place. If you put it in properly, the lock lever will lift automatically.
  • Page 141 Clean the outside of the machine as follows: Pull the paper tray completely out of the machine. Wipe the outside of the machine with a soft cloth to remove dust. Remove anything that is stuck inside the paper tray. Troubleshooting and routine maintenance Wipe the inside of the paper tray with a soft cloth to remove dust.

  • Page 142: Cleaning The Scanner Glass

    Cleaning the scanner glass Turn off the machine’s power switch. Lift the document cover (1). Clean the white plastic surface (2) and scanner glass (3) underneath it with isopropyl alcohol on a soft lint-free cloth. In the ADF unit, clean the white plastic bar (1) and the scanner glass strip (2) under it with isopropyl alcohol on a lint- free cloth.
  • Page 143 HOT SURFACE After you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely hot. When you open the front cover of the machine, DO NOT touch the shaded parts shown in the illustration. CAUTION To prevent damage to the machine from static electricity, DO NOT touch the electrodes shown in the illustration.

  • Page 144: Cleaning The Corona Wire

    Cleaning the corona wire We recommend that you put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly on a piece of disposable paper or cloth in case you accidentally spill or scatter toner. Open the front cover and take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly.

  • Page 145: Cleaning The Drum Unit

    Cleaning the drum unit Take out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly, and then take out the toner cartridge from the drum unit. Put the print sample in front of the drum unit, and find the exact position of the poor print.

  • Page 146: Replacing The Toner Cartridge (Tn-550/Tn-580)

    Replacing the toner cartridge (TN-550/TN-580) The TN-580 toner cartridge can print approximately 7,000 pages using a high yield toner cartridge. When the toner cartridge is running low, the LCD shows Toner Low. The machine is supplied with a standard TN- 550 toner cartridge that must be replaced after approximately 3,500 pages.
  • Page 147 CAUTION Brother strongly recommends that you do not refill the toner cartridge provided with your machine. We also strongly recommend that you continue to use only Genuine Brother Brand replacement toner cartridges (TN-550/TN-580).
  • Page 148 Unpack the new toner cartridge. Put the used toner cartridge into the aluminum bag and discard it according to local regulations. Gently rock the toner cartridge from side to side five or six times to spread the toner evenly inside the cartridge. Pull off the protective cover.

  • Page 149: Replacing The Drum Unit (Dr-520)

    Replacing the drum unit (DR-520) The machine uses a drum unit to create print images on paper. If the LCD shows Drum Near End, the drum unit is near the end of its life and it is time to buy a new one. Even if the LCD shows Drum Near End, you may be able to continue printing without having to replace the drum unit for a while.
  • Page 150 CAUTION To prevent damage to the printer from static electricity, DO NOT touch the electrodes shown in the illustration. Hold down the lock lever on the right and take the toner cartridge out of the drum unit. Note Discard the used drum unit according to local regulations, keeping it separate from domestic waste.

  • Page 151: Replacing Periodic Maintenance Parts

    The periodic maintenance parts will need to be replaced regularly to maintain the print quality. The parts listed below will have to be replaced after printing approximately 100,000 pages. Please call Brother Customer Service when the following messages appear on the LCD. LCD message...

  • Page 152: Machine Information

    Note If you are returning your machine to Brother as part of the Exchange Service, pack only the machine. Keep all separate parts and printed materials to use with your ‘Exchange’ machine.

  • Page 153: Checking The Remaining Life Of Parts

    Checking the remaining life of parts You can view the remaining life of these parts on the LCD. Press Menu, 7, 3. 73.Parts Life 1.Drum 2.Fuser 3.Laser Select ab & OK Press a or b to select 1.Drum, 2.Fuser, 3.Laser, 4.PF Kit MP, 5.PF Kit 1 or 6.PF Kit 2.

  • Page 154: D Menu And Features

    Menu and Features On-screen programming Your machine has been designed to be easy to use. The LCD provides on-screen programming using the menu keys. We have created step by step on-screen instructions to help you program your machine. Simply follow the steps as they guide you through the menu selections and programming options.
  • Page 155 Choose an option. Press 1 for General Setup menu. Press 2 for Fax menu. Press 3 for Copy menu. Press 4 for Printer menu. Press 5 for Print Reports menu. Press 6 for LAN menu. Press 7 for Machine Info. menu.

  • Page 156: Menu Table

    Menu Table The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk. Choose & OK Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections — 1.General 1.Mode Timer Setup 2.Paper Type 1.MP Tray 2.Tray#1 3.Tray#2 (This menu only appears if you have the optional tray #2) Choose &...
  • Page 157 Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections 1.General 3.Paper Size 1.MP Tray Setup (Continued) 2.Tray#1 3.Tray#2 (This menu only appears if you have the optional tray #2) 4.Volume 1.Ring 2.Beeper 3.Speaker Menu and Features Options Descriptions Sets the size of the paper in the MP tray.
  • Page 158 Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections — 1.General 5.Auto Setup Daylight (Continued) 6.Ecology 1.Toner Save 2.Sleep Time 7.Tray Use 1.Copy 2.Fax 3.Print — 8.LCD Contrast Options Descriptions Changes for Daylight Savings Time Off* automatically. Increases the page yield of the toner cartridge. Off* Conserves power.
  • Page 159 (In Fax mode only) 2.F/T Ring Time 20 Secs* 3.Easy Receive 4.Remote Codes 5.Auto Reduction 6.Print Density -nnnno+ 7.Polling RX 8.Fax Rx Stamp 9.Duplex MFC-8670DN, MFC-8860DN MFC-8870DW Options Descriptions — Stops unauthorized users from changing the machine’s current settings. Can restrict selected...
  • Page 160 Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections 2.Fax 2.Setup Send 1.Contrast (Continued) (In Fax mode only) 2.Fax Resolution 3.Delayed Fax 4.Batch TX 5.Real Time TX 6.Polled TX 7.Coverpg Setup Next Fax:On 8.Coverpage Msg — 9.Overseas Mode On 0.Glass Fax Size 3.Set 1.One-Touch Quick-Dial Dial 2.Speed-Dial...
  • Page 161 Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections 2.Fax 4.Report 1.Transmission Setting (Continued) 2.Journal Period 5.Remote 1.Fwd/Page/ Fax Opt Store (Backup Print) 2.Remote Access ---l 3.Print Fax — 6.Remaining Jobs 0.Miscellaneous 1.Compatibility High* 2.Distinctive 3.Caller ID Menu and Features Options Descriptions Sets initial setup for Transmission Verification On+Image Report and Fax Journal.
  • Page 162 HP LaserJet BR-Script 3 Epson FX-850 IBM Proprinter Prints a list of the machine’s internal fonts. Prints a list of the machine’s printer settings. Restores the printer 1.Reset settings to the original 2.Exit factory default settings. — You can view the...
  • Page 163 Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections 6.LAN 1.TCP/IP 1.BOOT Method (For MFC-8460N, MFC-8660DN, MFC-8670DN MFC-8860DN) 2.IP Address 3.Subnet Mask 4.Gateway 5.Node Name 6.WINS Config 7.WINS Server 8.DNS Server 9.APIPA 0.IPv6 2.Ethernet Menu and Features Options Descriptions Chooses the BOOT method Auto* that best suits your needs.
  • Page 164 Main Submenu Menu Selections Menu 3.Setup 1.Setup IFAX Internet (MFC-8860DN) 2.Setup Mail RX 3.Setup Mail TX 4.Setup Relay Options 1.Mail Address [000-255]. 2.SMTP Server [000-255]. [000-255]. [000-255] [000-255]. 3.POP3 Server [000-255]. [000-255]. [000-255] 4.Mailbox Name 5.Mailbox Pwd 1.Auto Polling 2.Poll 10 MIN Frequency 3.Header...
  • Page 165 Main Submenu Menu Selections Menu 4.Scan to 1.Color Email (MFC-8860DN) 2.B/W 3.Scan to 1.Color (MFC-8460N, MFC-8660DN 2.B/W MFC-8670DN) 5.Scan to (MFC-8860DN) 6.Fax to Server (MFC-8860DN) 7.Time Zone (MFC-8860DN) 0.Factory 1.Reset Reset 2.Exit 1.Wired 1.TCP/IP Options PDF* JPEG PDF* TIFF PDF*...
  • Page 166 IP address from the link- local address range. Enable or Disable the IPv6 protocol. If you want to use the IPv6 protocol, visit http://solutions.brother.com for more information. Chooses the Ethernet link mode. Restore the wired network setting to factory default.
  • Page 167 IP address from the link- local address range. Enable or Disable the IPv6 protocol. If you want to use the IPv6 protocol, visit http://solutions.brother.com for more information. You can configure your print server. You can configure the wireless network easily.
  • Page 168 Main Submenu Menu Selections Menu 3.Setup 1.Setup IFAX Internet 2.Setup Mail RX 3.Setup Mail TX 4.Setup Relay Options 1.Mail address [000-255]. 2.SMTP Server [000-255]. [000-255]. [000-255] [000-255]. 3.POP3 Server [000-255]. [000-255]. [000-255] 4.Mailbox Name 5.Mailbox Pwd 1.Auto Polling 2.Poll 10 MIN Frequency 3.Header Subject+From+To...
  • Page 169 Main Submenu Menu Selections Menu 4.Scan 1.Color to Email 2.B/W 5.Scan 1.Color to FTP 2.B/W 6.Fax to Server 7.Time Zone 0.Factory 1.Reset Reset 2.Exit Menu and Features Options Descriptions PDF* Chooses the file format to send the scanned data. JPEG PDF* TIFF PDF*...
  • Page 170 Main Menu Submenu Menu Selections — 7.Machine 1.Serial No. Info. — 2.Page Counter 3.Parts Life 1.Drum 2.Fuser 3.Laser 4.PF Kit MP 5.PF Kit 1 6.PF Kit 2 — 0.Initial 1.Receive Setup Mode — 2.Date/Time — 3.Station ID — 4.Tone/Pulse (Canada only) —...

  • Page 171: Entering Text

    Entering Text When setting certain menu selections, such as the Station ID, you will need to type text characters. The dial pad keys have letters printed on them. The keys: 0, # and l do not have printed letters because they are used for special characters. Press the appropriate dial pad key the required number of times to access the characters below: (For setting an e-mail address and a Node Name) Press...
  • Page 172 Special characters and symbols Press l, # or 0, then press d or c to move the cursor under the symbol or character you want. Press OK to select it. Press l (space) ! " # $ % & ' ( ) Press # : ;...

  • Page 173: Specifications

    Average 18 W (MFC-8870DW) Standby: Average 85 W 20.9 in. (531 mm) Without Drum/Toner Unit: 36.4 lb (16.5 kg) (MFC-8460N) 36.9 lb (16.7 kg) (MFC-8660DN, MFC-8670DN, MFC-8860DN and MFC-8870DW) Sound power Operating (Copying): LWAd = 7.0 Bell Standby: LWAd = 4.6 Bell...

  • Page 174: Print Media

    Print media Paper Input Paper Output Paper Tray Paper type: Plain paper, Bond Paper, Recycled paper or Transparencies Paper size: Letter, Legal, A4, Executive, A5, A6, B5, B6 and Folio Paper Weight: 16 to 28 lb (60 to 105 g/m Maximum paper tray capacity: Up to 250 sheets of 20 lb (80 g/m ) plain paper or up to 10 transparencies...

  • Page 175: Fax

    Memory Transmission Out of Paper Reception ‘Pages’ refers to the ‘Brother Standard Chart No. 1’ (a typical business letter, Standard resolution, JBIG code). Specifications and printed materials are subject to change without prior notice. ‘Pages’ refers to the ‘ITU-T Test Chart #1’ (a typical business letter, Standard resolution, JBIG code). Specifications and printed materials are subject to change without prior notice.

  • Page 176: Copy

    When making a copy from the scanner glass in text quality mode at the 100% ratio. Monochrome Yes (MFC-8670DN, MFC-8860DN and MFC-8870DW only) ADF Width: 5.8 to 8.5 in. (148.0 to 215.9 mm) ADF Length: 5.8 to 14 in. (148.0 to 355.6 mm) Scanner Glass Width: Max.

  • Page 177: Scan

    MFC-8870DW only) Scanning Width Gray Scale Maximum 1200 × 1200 dpi scanning with the WIA driver in Windows chosen by using the Brother scanner utility) When using the scanner glass Yes (MFC-8670DN, MFC-8860DN and MFC-8870DW only) ® Yes (Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP/ ®...

  • Page 178: Print

    MFC-8660DN and MFC-8670DN include USB cable. PCL6 BR-Script (PostScript) Level 3 ® Proprinter XL ® Epson FX-850™ Brother GDI (Graphic Device Interface) printer driver support for ® Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP/ ® Windows NT Workstation Version 4.0/Windows Vista Brother Laser Driver for Mac OS greater , HQ1200 (2400 ×...

  • Page 179: Computer Requirements

    PC Fax Send, Scanning For WIA, 1200 x 1200 resolution. Brother Scanner Utility enables to enhance up to 19200 x 19200 dpi Dedicated "Scan to" key functions only in the Mac OS Network PC Fax Receive not supported in Windows NT Network Scanning not supported in Windows NT (Scan to Email Server <MFC-8860DN/8870DW only>...

  • Page 180: Consumable Items

    Consumable items Toner Cartridge Life Drum Unit Life Expectancy When printing Letter or A4 size paper at 5% print coverage TN-550: Standard Toner Cartridge: Approx. 3,500 pages TN-580: High-Yield Toner Cartridge: Approx. 7,000 pages DR-520: Approx. 25,000 pages...

  • Page 181: Ethernet Wired Network

    For Windows Vista Users only, BRAdmin Professional and Web BRAdmin are available as a download from http://solutions.brother.com Web BRAdmin is available as a download from http://solutions.brother.com NC-6400h You can connect your machine to a network for Network Printing, Network Scanning, PC Fax and Remote Setup.

  • Page 182: Ethernet Wireless Network (Mfc-8870Dw Only)

    For Windows Vista Users only, BRAdmin Professional and Web BRAdmin are available as a download from http://solutions.brother.com Web BRAdmin is available as a download from http://solutions.brother.com NC-7200w You can connect your machine to a network for Network Printing, Network Scanning, PC Fax and Remote Setup ®...

  • Page 183: Authentication And Encryption For Wireless Users Only

    CMIC encryptions. Encryption methods Encryption is used to secure the data that is sent over the wireless network. The Brother machine supports the following encryption methods: By using WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), the data is transmitted and received with a secure key.

  • Page 184: Wi-Fi Alliance Certification

    Network key There are some rules for each security method: Open system/Shared key with WEP This key is a 64-bit or 128-bit value that must be entered in an ASCII or hexadecimal format. • 64 (40) bit ASCII: Uses 5 text characters. e.g.“WSLAN”...

  • Page 185: Glossary

    Distinctive Ring A subscriber service purchased from the telephone company that gives you another phone number on an existing phone line. The Brother machine uses the new number to simulate a dedicated fax line. Dual Access Your machine can scan outgoing faxes or...
  • Page 186 A telephone that is plugged into the EXT jack of your machine. F/T Ring Time The length of time that the Brother machine rings (when the Receive Mode setting is Fax/Tel) to notify you to pick up a voice call that it answered.
  • Page 187 One-Touch Keys on the machine’s control panel where you can store numbers for easy dialing. You can store a second number on each key if you press Shift and the One-Touch Key together. Out of Paper Reception Receives faxes into the machine’s memory when the machine is out of paper.
  • Page 188 Temporary settings You can select certain options for each fax transmission and copy without changing the default settings. Tone A form of dialing on the telephone line used for Touch Tone telephones. Transmission The process of sending faxes over the phone lines from your machine to the receiving fax machine.

  • Page 189: Index

    Easy Receive ...42 fax redial ...56 Broadcasting setting up Groups for ...61 Brother accessories and supplies ... ii Brother numbers ... i Customer Service ... i FAQs (frequently asked questions) ... i product support ... i Warranties ... iii Caller ID ...48 print list ...49...
  • Page 190 Enlarge/Reduce key ...78 Envelopes ... 14 Equalization ...115 Error messages on LCD ...116 Comm. Error ...116 No Paper Fed ...117 Not Registered ...55 Out of Memory ...118 Unable to Init..119 Unable to Print ...119 Unable to Scan ...119 Extension telephone, using ... 52 External telephone, connecting ...52 Fax codes changing ...
  • Page 191 Jacks convert to RJ11 jack triplex adapter ...51 external phone ...53 TAD (answering machine) ...49 Jams document ...121 paper ...121 Job Cancel key ...8 Labels ... 14 LCD (liquid crystal display) ...140 contrast ...23 Help List ...71 LDAP See Network User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.
  • Page 192 Polling polled transmit ...73 polling receive ...72 sequential polling ...72 Poster ...79 Power failure ...140 Print difficulties ...102 drivers ...164 fax from memory ...45 paper jams ...122 quality ...110 reports ...71 resolution ...164 specifications ...164 Printing See Software User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.
  • Page 193 Speed-Dial changing ...60 setting up ...59 using ...55 TAD (telephone answering device) connecting; ...50 external ...51 OGM ...50 with two-line jack ...51 TAD (telephone answering device), external ...40 Temporary copy settings ...77 Text, entering ...157 Toner cartridge, replacing ...132 Transparencies ... 14 Tray Select key ...84 Tray use, setting copy ...19...
  • Page 195 EQUIPMENT ATTACHMENT LIMITATIONS (Canada only) NOTICE This product meets the applicable Industry Canada technical specifications. NOTICE The Ringer Equivalence Number is an indication of the maximum number of devices allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the RENs of all the devices does not exceed five.
  • Page 196 Brother International Corporation 100 Somerset Corporate Boulevard P.O. Box 6911 Bridgewater, NJ 08807-0911 USA Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1 rue Hôtel de Ville, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC, Canada H9B 3H6 Visit us on the World Wide Web http://www.brother.com These machines are made for use in the USA and Canada only. We cannot recommend using...

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