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  • Page 1 MFC-860 ®...
  • Page 2 FITTED WITH THE APPROPRIATE CONNECTOR. APPROVAL INFORMATION Brother advises that this product may not function correctly in a country other than which it was originally purchased, and does not offer any warranty in the event that this product is used on public...

  • Page 3: Using This Manual

    Using This Manual Thank you for purchasing a Brother multifunction centre (MFC). This MFC has been designed to be simple to use, with LCD screen prompts to guide you through functions. Please refer to the manual for explanation of advanced features.

  • Page 4: User-Friendly Programming

    User-Friendly Programming We have designed your Multi-Function Centre with on-screen programming. User-friendly programming helps you take full advantage of all the functions your MFC has to offer. See Using This Manual. Since your programming is done on the LCD, we have created step-by-step on-screen prompts to help you.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Using This Manual User-Friendly Programming Table of Contents ................iv PREPARATION AND SIMPLE USE GUIDE Advice for Preparation and Simple Use Guide ......... 10 Control Panel Overview ..............17 BASIC USE Chapter 1 Setup Custom Settings................. 19 Storing Numbers for Easy Dialling ...........
  • Page 6 Choosing the Right Kind of Paper...........106 Multi-Purpose Paper Cassette ............106 Simultaneous Printing/Fax...............108 Printer Operation Keys ..............108 Chapter 14 Printer Driver Settings Using the Brother MFC860 Series Printer Driver ......110 The Paper Tab ..................110 The Quality/Colour Tab..............113 Printing from your PC..............116 Chapter...
  • Page 7 ® ™ Set up Your USB Equipped Apple Macintosh G3, G4 or iMac with Mac OS 8.5/8.51/8.6/9.0..............144 Installing the Brother Printer and Scanner Drivers ......144 ® ® Using Brother Printer Driver with your Apple Macintosh ..145 ®...
  • Page 8 Important Safety Instructions............168 IMPORTANT-For Your Safety............169 APPENDIX Chapter 22 Specifications Fax Specifications................170 Printer Specifications ...............171 Compilation and Publication Notice..........172 Trademarks ..................172 Brother Paper ...................173 Entering Text ...................176 Menu Selection Table ..............177 About Fax Machines ................181 Glossary ...................182 Index ....................185 Chapter...

  • Page 9: Preparation And Simple Use Guide

    Parallel Cable Telephone Line Cord Ink Cartridges Paper Cassette Brother Colour Suite CD-ROM Owner’s Manual Caution Whenever you transport the MFC, use the packing materials that came with your MFC. If you do not pack the MFC correctly, you may invalidate your warranty.
  • Page 10 2 The blue scanner lock lever is on the back left under side of the scanner cover. Pull the lever toward you to unlock the scanner. Scanner Lock Lever 3 Load Paper in the Multi-Purpose Paper Cassette The paper cassette can hold up to 250 sheets of paper (75 g/m 1 Remove the cassette cover.
  • Page 11 6 Pull out the paper output tray on top of cassette. Paper Output Tray 4 Connecting Your Machine. Operating the MFC before you install the ink cartridges will permanently damage the print head. Telephone Line Cord Power Cord 1 Connect the power cord. When you connect the power, the screen alternately SET CARTRIDGES displays...
  • Page 12 5 Install the Ink Cartridges 1 The screen alternately displays SET CARTRIDGES PLS OPEN COVER 2 Press the blue Scanner Cover Release Button on the right side Print Head of the MFC and lift the scanner cover. After a few seconds, the print head will move left to its replacement position.
  • Page 13 5 Carefully remove the sealing tape from the side of the ink cartridge. Be sure to peel the tape in the direction away from you. Important To prevent spilling ink and staining your hands Opening and clothing, peel the sealing tape gently and slowly.
  • Page 14 • If ink gets in your eyes, flush them with water immediately and seek medical attention if required. • DO NOT remove ink cartridges if you do not need to replace them. If you do so, it may reduce the ink quantity and the MFC will not know the quantity of ink left in the cartridge.
  • Page 15 8 Select the Receive mode There are three different receive modes for your MFC. You may choose the mode that best suits your needs by pressing Receive Mode repeatedly until the screen displays the setting you want to use. How it works When to use it FAX ONLY The MFC automatically...
  • Page 16 3 Multiple pages should be fanned first as shown in the diagram on the right. Documents are Face Up 4 Pull up the document stopper. Using the Glass Platen To use the glass platen, the ADF must be empty. Documents is Face Down 1 Lift the document cover.
  • Page 17 3 To send a single page, go to Step 5 —OR— To send MEMORY #01 100% multiple pages, go to Step 4. SET:NEXT PAGE START:TO DIAL 4 Place the next page on the scanner glass and press Set. The MFC starts scanning. (Repeat Step 4 for each additional page.) 5 Press Start to begin dialling.

  • Page 18: Advice For Preparation And Simple Use Guide

    Stop . If you see MACHINE ERROR AF (or AE ), stop operation. Make sure the scanner lock was released and then press Stop . Contact your Brother dealer for service. • The MFC must be fitted with an earthed plug.

  • Page 19: Memory Storage

    If you need to remove the moulded mains plug in order to fit an appropriate type, you must discard the moulded plug immediately having cut it off, in order that it is not inadvertently inserted into a live socket, thus presenting a shock hazard.

  • Page 20: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time Your MFC displays the date and time, and prints it on every fax you send. In the event of a power failure, the MFC maintains date and time information for several hours. All other settings remain unaffected. Press Menu, 1, 1, 2.
  • Page 21 Setting the Dialling Mode (Tone/Pulse) Your MFC is initially set to TONE. If you are using a PULSE dial line, you can change the setting to PULSE by following the steps below. Press Menu, 1, 1, 1. The screen prompts you to select TONE or PULSE. to select the dialling mode.

  • Page 22: Using Extension Telephones

    Using Extension Telephones It may be that your premises are already wired with parallel extension telephones, or you intend to add extension telephones to your line, in addition to your machine. While the simplest arrangement is straightforward parallel connection, there are some reasons as to why this arrangement will cause unsatisfactory service, the most obvious of which is inadvertent interruption of a facsimile transmission by someone picking up an extension telephone in order to make an outgoing call.

  • Page 23: Connecting An External Telephone Answering Device (Tad)

    Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device (TAD) Sequence When you have an external TAD on the same telephone line as the machine, the TAD answers all calls. The MFC “listens” for fax calling (CNG) tones. If it hears them, the MFC takes over the call and receives the fax.

  • Page 24: Connecting An External Telephone

    Outgoing Message (OGM) of External TAD Timing is important in recording this message. Limit your speaking to 20 seconds. Record 5 seconds of silence at the beginning of your message. (This allows your MFC time to listen for the fax CNG tones of automatic transmissions before they stop.) End your 20-second message by giving your Remote Activation Code for people sending manual faxes.

  • Page 25: Control Panel Overview

    Control Panel Overview Preparation and Simple Use Guide...

  • Page 26: One Touch Keys

    1 One Touch Keys (Left Arrow) Help These 4 keys give you instant access to previously stored phone numbers. Moves the LCD cursor to the left. Press this key with Shift key whenever you want a 2 Shift quick reference Help List printed. The Help Use to access memory locations 5 through 8 in List shows how to perform functions, how to the One Touch keys.

  • Page 27: Chapter 1 Setup

    Setup Custom Settings Volume Settings Beeper Volume You can set the beeper to LOW, HIGH or OFF. The MFC comes set to LOW. When the beeper is set to LOW or HIGH, the MFC beeps every time you press a key or make an error, and at the end of sending or receiving a fax.

  • Page 28: Setting The Clock Change

    Setting PABX If your MFC is connected to a PABX system, set PBX:ON. If not, set OFF. Press Menu, 1, 1, 7. The screen displays PBX:OFF Press to select ON (or OFF), and press Set SELECT { } & SET when the screen displays your selection.

  • Page 29: Storing Numbers For Easy Dialling

    Storing Numbers for Easy Dialling You can set up your MFC to do three types of easy dialling: One Touch, Speed Dial and Groups for Broadcasting of faxes. See Broadcasting (Not Available for Colour Fax) in Chapter 5. Storing One Touch Dial Numbers You can store 8 fax/phone numbers that you can dial by pressing one key.

  • Page 30: Storing Speed Dial Numbers

    Storing Speed Dial Numbers You can store Speed Dial numbers, which you dial by pressing only four keys. There are 100 Speed Dial locations. (See Speed Dialling in Chapter 2.) Press Menu, 1, 5, 2. The screen prompts you to enter a location. Use the dial pad to enter a two-digit location (00–99), and press Set.

  • Page 31: Sending A Fax Scanning Adjustment

    Sending a Fax Scanning Adjustment Contrast If your document is very light or very dark, you might want to set the contrast accordingly. Use S.LIGHT to send a light document. Use DARK to send a dark document. Insert the document face up in the feeder, or face down on the glass platen. Press Menu, 1, 3, 3.

  • Page 32: Speed Dialling

    Speed Dialling Insert the document in face up the feeder, or face down on the glass platen. Press Search/Speed Dial, then press # and the two-digit Speed Dial number. Press Start. Search You can search for names you have stored in One Touch and Speed Dial memories. Names are stored alphabetically.

  • Page 33: Sending Operation

    Pause Press Redial/Pause to insert a pause between digits to be dialled. If your machine is connected to a PABX, you may need to insert an additional number prefix (e.g. “ 9 ”) and a “pause” before each fax or telephone number to gain access to the outside line.

  • Page 34: Colour Fax Transmission

    Colour Fax transmission Your Multi-Function Center allows you to transmit a colour fax. Insert the document face up in the feeder, or face down on the glass platen. Press Fax Resolution to select the Colour Fax. Enter the fax number using the dial pad, One Touch, Speed Dial or Search. Press Start.

  • Page 35: Real Time Transmission

    Real Time Transmission When memory is full, the machine cannot continue to scan documents into memory before sending. However, you can turn on REAL TIME TX. Then place the documents in the feeder and enter the fax number. As soon as the phone line is free, the machine starts dialling and sending the fax. Place the document face up in the feeder, or face down on the glass platen.

  • Page 36: Receiving A Fax Receive Mode Settings

    Receiving a Fax Receive Mode Settings Select Receive Mode There are three different receive modes for your MFC. You may choose the mode that best suits your needs by pressing Receive Mode repeatedly until the screen displays the setting you want to use. How it works When to use it FAX ONLY...

  • Page 37: Setting The Ring Delay

    Setting the Ring Delay The Ring Delay setting determines the number of times the MFC rings before it answers in FAX mode. See Operation from an External or Extension Telephone in Chapter 6. Press Menu, 1, 2, 1 and press Set. Press to select how many times the line rings before the MFC answers (01-04 for UK or 02-04 for IRE).

  • Page 38: Receiving A Fax

    Receiving a Fax Automatic Fax Only Reception (Fax Mode) You can automatically receive all your faxes in Automatic Fax Reception mode. Select this mode by pressing Receive Mode. Printing a Reduced Incoming Document You can always reduce the size of an incoming fax to a fixed percentage with your MFC. If you choose AUTO, the MFC chooses the level of reduction for you regardless of the original size of the incoming document.

  • Page 39: Printing A Fax From Memory

    Reception into Memory (Not Available for Colour fax reception) As soon as the paper cassette becomes empty during fax reception, the screen will display “CHECK PAPER”; please put some paper in the paper cassette. (See Load Paper in the Multi-Purpose Paper Cassette in Preparation and Simple Use Guide.) If the MEMORY RECEPTION switch is ON at this time…...

  • Page 40: Chapter 4 Printing Reports

    SETUP SEND, PRINT REPORT, REMOTE FAX OPT and MISCELLANEOUS. Lists summary information and amount of occupied memory. 6.MEMORY STATUS You can print an accessories order form to your Brother 7.ORDER FORM dealer for service. Transmission Report Transmission Verification (Xmit) Report You can use the Xmit Report as confirmation that you sent a fax.

  • Page 41: Setting Reports

    Setting Reports To Print a Report Press Menu, 1, 6. Enter the number of the report you want to print. For example, press 4 to print the TEL INDEX. Press Start. Press Stop to exit. Journal Period You can set the MFC to print activity reports at specific intervals (1, 3, 6, 12, 24 hours, 2, 4 or 7 days).

  • Page 42: Chapter 5 Advanced Sending

    Advanced Sending Advanced Operations Electronic Cover Page The cover page is sent to the receiving party’s machine. Your cover page includes the name stored in the One Touch or Speed Dial memory, if you have used this feature to start the call. The cover page indicates the fax is from your Station ID, and the number of pages you’re sending.
  • Page 43 Always Send Cover Page Make sure Station ID is set up (See Setting the Station ID in Preparation and Simple Use Guide.). This feature does not work without the Station ID. You can set the MFC to send a cover page whenever you send a fax. The number of pages in your fax is not included when you use this setting.

  • Page 44: Overseas Mode

    Delayed Batch Transmission Before sending the delayed faxes, your Brother machine will economize by sorting all the documents in memory by destination and scheduled time. All delayed faxes scheduled at the same time to the same fax number will be sent as one transmission.
  • Page 45 Broadcasting (Not Available for Colour Fax) Broadcasting is automatically sending the same fax message to multiple fax numbers. Using the Set key, you can include up to 8 One Touch locations, up to 100 Speed Dial locations, and up to 50 manually dialled numbers 158 locations if you did not use up any locations for Groups, access codes or credit card numbers).

  • Page 46: Cancelling A Scheduled Job In Memory

    Press Menu, 1, 5, 3. The screen displays SELECT ONE-TOUCH. Select a One Touch Dial key where you wish to store the number. (For example, press One Touch Dial key 02 to use as a Group.) Use the dial pad to enter the Group Number (for example, press 1 for Group 1). Press Set.
  • Page 47 Multiple Resolution Transmission (Not Available for Colour Fax) Use this feature to select separate resolution settings for each page of the fax you’re sending. This could be useful if you’re sending a fax with photos and letters, or some pages with small print and others with normal print.

  • Page 48: Using Tx Lock

    Using TX Lock You must use a password to switch TX Lock ON and OFF. Setting Up the TX Lock for the First Time Press Menu, 1, 0, 2. The screen prompts you to enter the password, and then NEW PASSWD:XXXX press Set.
  • Page 49 WRONG PASSWORD . After 2 seconds the display will then return to displaying TX LOCK MODE . You must then start from Step 1 to switch OFF TX Lock. If you forget the TX Lock password, please contact your Brother dealer for assistance. Advanced Sending...

  • Page 50: Advanced Receiving

    Advanced Receiving Operation from an External or Extension Telephone If you answer a fax call on an external or extension phone, you can make your MFC take over by using the Activation Code. When you press the Activation Code 5 1, the MFC starts to receive a fax.

  • Page 51: Telephone Service

    Telephone Service BT Call Sign (For U.K. Only) This machine feature lets you use the BT Call Sign subscriber service which allows you to have at least two separate telephone numbers on one phone line. Each phone number has its own distinctive ringing pattern, so you know which phone number is ringing.

  • Page 52: Chapter 7 Polling

    Secure Polling is a way to keep your documents and others’ from falling into the wrong hands while the MFC is set up for polling. You can use Secure Polling only with another Brother fax machine. Your four-digit ID number must be entered on the fax machine that polls for your documents.

  • Page 53: Setup For Polling Receive With Secure Code

    Setup for Polling Receive with Secure Code You need to make sure you are using the same ID number as the other party. Press Menu, 1, 2, 6. The screen displays POLLING:STANDARD to choose SECURE, and press Set. Press SELECT { } & SET Enter a four-digit number.

  • Page 54: Polling Transmit (Not Available For Colour Fax)

    Sequential Polling Your MFC can request documents from several fax units in a single operation. You just specify several destinations in Step 4. Afterwards, a Sequential Polling Report will be printed. Press Menu, 1, 2, 6. The screen displays POLLING:STANDARD Press to choose STANDARD, SECURE or TIMER, and press Set when the screen displays the...

  • Page 55: Setup For Polling Transmit With Secure Code

    —OR— Press 2 if you are finished choosing settings and go to Step 6. Press Start and wait for the fax to be polled. You can use Secure Polling only with another Brother fax machine. Cancelling a Job While Scanning the Document You can cancel a job while you are scanning it into memory by pressing Stop.

  • Page 56: Chapter 8 Remote Fax Options (Not Available For Colour Fax)

    Remote Fax Options (Not Available for Colour Fax) Fax Forwarding You cannot use Fax Forwarding when “Fax Storage” is set to OFF . Setting Fax Storage If you set Fax Storage to ON, you will be able to retrieve fax messages from another location, using Fax Forwarding or Remote Retrieval functions.

  • Page 57: Remote Retrieval

    Remote Retrieval You can also dial into your machine from a remote location to switch this feature on, or to change the number you want your faxes forwarding to. Changing the Remote Access Code Enter your Remote Access Code when the fax machine picks up your call, so you can access features remotely.

  • Page 58: Remote Commands

    Remote Commands Follow the commands below to access features remotely. When you call the fax machine and enter your Remote Access Code (The factory setting is 1 5 9 ), the system will signal you with two short beeps to enter a remote control command. Change Fax Forwarding Setting Press 9 5 then to...

  • Page 59: Retrieving The Memory Status List

    Retrieving the Memory Status List You can retrieve the Memory Status List from a remote fax machine to see if you have any fax messages. Dial your fax machine’s number. When you hear the beep, immediately enter your Remote Access Code (the factory setting is 1 5 9 When you hear two short beeps, use the dial pad to press 9 6 1.

  • Page 60: Changing The Fax Forwarding Number

    Changing the Fax Forwarding Number You can change the default setting of your fax forwarding number from a remote fax machine. Dial your fax machine’s number. When you hear the beep, immediately enter your Remote Access Code (the factory setting is 1 5 9 When you hear two short beeps, use the dial pad to press 9 5 4.

  • Page 61: Chapter 9 Making Copies

    Making Copies Basic Copy Operations Your Multi-Function Centre allows you to make high-quality photocopies and transparencies. Copies can be in black and white, one colour, or full colour. Always make sure you have paper in the cassette before making copies. Copy Keys Do not pull on the paper while copying is in progress.
  • Page 62 Multiple Copies (Using the Scanner Glass) Use the Options key to choose additional settings; paper type, brightness, copy quality, sort and special copy options. For details about using the Options keys in step 3, please see Using the Options Key in this Chapter. Lift the Document Cover.

  • Page 63: Temporary Copy Setting

    Memory Full Message If the memory becomes full while you’re making copies, the screen displays MEMORY FULL P.02 followed by COPY TO COPY STOP TO ABORT If you were scanning the first page of your document, press Stop to cancel the job and restart to make a single copy.

  • Page 64: Using The Options Key

    (PLAIN, INK JET, GLOSSY, PHOTO or TRNSPRNCY), and press Set. Brother coated paper is ink jet paper. If you are using non-Brother ink jet paper or Brother coated paper, select INK JET . Chapter 9...
  • Page 65 If you selected INK JET: Press select BROTHER (BP72CA) or OTHER (non-Brother ink jet) paper type, and press To select COPY:BRIGHTNESS: Repeat Step 3. to make a darker copy, and press Set. Press to make a lighter copy —OR— press To select COPY:QUALITY: Repeat Step 3.

  • Page 66: Choosing The Quality

    Poster You can create a poster size copy of a photograph. Poster size copy can be made only by using scanner glass. Press Mono Copy or Colour Copy. Using the dial pad, enter the number of copies you want (up to 99). For example, press 3, 8 for 38 copies.

  • Page 67: Copy Quality - Default Settings

    —OR— Press to select the next setting you want to change. Press Menu and 3. Press Menu and 3. 1.PAPER TYPE 1.PAPER TYPE PAPER:PLAIN PAPER:PLAIN INK JET:BROTHER INK JET:BROTHER PAPER:INK JET PAPER:INK JET INK JET:OTHER INK JET:OTHER PAPER:GLOSSY PAPER:GLOSSY PAPER:PHOTO...

  • Page 68: Select Paper Type

    If you use Brother coated paper, select INK JET, then select BROTHER (BP72CA). If you use non-Brother ink jet paper, select INK JET, then select OTHER. If you did not select INK JET, skip to Step 6. (For information on ordering Brother paper, see the page before the Table of Contents.)

  • Page 69: Legal Limitations

    Selecting a Single Colour (One Colour) For black and white originals, you can select a single colour, instead of black, as the default to be used when you press Mono Copy. OFF is the setting for Black. Press Menu, 3, 5. Press to select a copy colour: The options are OFF, CYAN, MAGENTA and YELLOW.

  • Page 70: Chapter 10 Walk-Up Video Printing

    Walk-Up Video Printing Walk-Up Video Printing lets you use your MFC, connected to your camcorder, digital camera, video game, or VCR, to view a video on the attached equipment. The input is compatible with PAL video signal only. Getting Started With no documents in the feeder, plug the cable from your video camera’s Video Out jack into the MFC’s RCA pin jack.

  • Page 71: Colour Video Printing

    Colour Video Printing With no documents in the feeder, plug the cable from your video camera’s Video Out jack into the MFC’s RCA pin jack. Play the video. When the MFC begins receiving the VIDEO:PRESS COPY video signals, the MFC screen displays CAPTURE READY Press Colour Copy when you see the picture you want to capture and print.

  • Page 72: Temporary Video Print Setting

    VIDEO:PAPER TYPE, VIDEO:VIDEO TYPE, VIDEO:PRINT SIZE, VIDEO:BRIGHTNESS and VIDEO:QUALITY and press Set. If you selected the VIDEO:PAPER TYPE: If you use premium paper, the copy quality will be improved. For best results, we recommend using Brother special paper. Chapter 10...
  • Page 73 (PLAIN, INK JET, GLOSSY, PHOTO or TRNSPRNCY), and press Set. Brother coated paper is ink jet paper. If you are using non-Brother ink jet paper or Brother coated paper, select INK JET . If you selected INK JET:...

  • Page 74: Changing Default Settings

    Press to select a paper type, and press Set when the screen displays your selection. If you are using Brother coated paper, select INK JET, then select BROTHER. If you are using non-Brother ink jet paper, select OTHER. Press Stop to exit.

  • Page 75: Setting Video Printing Quality

    Setting Video Printing Quality Press Menu, 4, 2. The screen displays 2. QUALITY. Press to select a quality. QUALITY:NORMAL QUALITY:HIGH Press Set when the screen displays your selection. Press Stop to exit. Setting Video Type Before you turn on the video signal, you must set the MFC to receive either a moving or a still image. You can watch the video play on the video camera and press Mono Copy or Colour Copy when you see the frame you want to print.

  • Page 76: Video Printing Colour Adjustment

    Video Printing Colour Adjustment Press Menu, 4, 5. to select RED, GREEN, or BLUE, and press Set. Press Light Dark R: – G: – B: – Press to adjust the degree of colour, and press Set. Return to Step 2 to select the next colour—OR—Press Stop to exit. Video Printing Contrast You can choose the contrast setting for a copy.

  • Page 77: Walk-Up Photocapture Centre General Description

    VCR, camcorder or digital camera using standard PAL video port connection. This unique feature of your Brother MFC allows you to capture video frames to be stored on your PC, as well as to print, fax, save or integrate images into other files quickly and easily.

  • Page 78: Dpof Printing

    When the memory card (CompactFlash ™ or SmartMedia ) with DPOF information is inserted into your Brother MFC, the images you selected will be printed automatically. Insert your media card into the appropriate slot.

  • Page 79: Printing Images

    Printing the index (Thumbnails) ™ The PhotoCapture Centre assigns numbers for images (ie, 001, 002, 003, etc.). It does not recognize any other numbers or files names that your digital camera or PC have used to identify the pictures. You can print a thumbnail page (Index) that shows all the pictures on the media card. Or, you can select only the images you want to print and use the Options key to select paper type, quality, print size and colour enhancement.
  • Page 80 If you use premium paper, the copy quality will be improved. For best results, we recommend using Brother special paper. Press to select the type of paper you are using (PLAIN, INK JET, GLOSSY, PHOTO or TRNSPRNCY), and press Set. Brother coated paper is ink jet paper. Chapter 11...
  • Page 81 If you are using non-Brother ink jet paper or Brother coated paper select INK JET . If you selected INK JET: Press to select BROTHER (BP72CA) or OTHER (non-Brother ink jet) paper type, and press Set. To select QUALITY: Repeat Step 3.

  • Page 82: Changing Default Settings

    Press the arrow ( ) keys to move through the options for each setting. Press Set to save your selection. Press Menu, 5. 1.PAPER TYPE PAPER:PLAIN PAPER:INK JET INK JET:BROTHER PAPER:GLOSSY INK JET:OTHER PAPER:TRNSPRNCY PAPER:PHOTO QUALITY:HIGH 2.QUALITY...

  • Page 83: Paper Type

    PAPER:GLOSSY INKJET, then select BROTHER. PAPER:PHOTO • If you are using non-Brother ink jet paper, select OTHER. PAPER:TRNSPRNCY When the screen displays the type of INK JET paper, press Set. If you did not select INK JET, go to Step 4.

  • Page 84: Colour Enhancement

    Colour Adjustment Press Menu, 5, 5. Press to select RED, GREEN or BLUE and press Set. Light Dark R: – Press to adjust the degree of colour and press Set. G: – Return to Step 2 to select the next colour—OR—Press B: –...
  • Page 85 ™ PhotoCapture Centre Requirements To avoid error conditions, please remember: • The DPOF file on the media card must be in a valid format. • The image file extension must be .JPG (JPEG, TIF and other image file extensions will not be recognized).

  • Page 86: Setting Up The Mfc And Pc To Work Together

    ® Windows applications in your computer. ® MFC-860 is a 5 in 1 multi-function centre. Install the Multi-Function Link Pro and other Brother software from the enclosed CD-ROM. ® If you have previously installed Brother Multi-Function Link Pro software for another machine, uninstall it first.

  • Page 87: Using A Bi-Directional Ieee-1284 Compliant Parallel Cable To Connect The Mfc To The Pc (Using Windows ® 95, 98, 98Se, Windows Nt ® Workstation Version 4.0 And Windows ® 2000 Professional)

    Connect the parallel interface cable to the parallel interface port of the MFC and secure the wire clips. When you connect the MFC to your computer, you must use the included Brother bi-directional IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable. Setting Up the MFC and PC to Work Together...
  • Page 88 Brother machine, then turn on your PC. Please follow the instructions for the operating system you are using. Now begin the installation of the Brother Drivers: ® 2000 Professional, go to Using Windows® 2000 • If you are using Windows Professional on page 84.
  • Page 89 ® For Windows 95 user: Select “Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer” and click ® The instructions in Steps 7 to 16 are samples for Windows 98SE. Select (Recommended) and click Next. Insert the MFL Pro CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Select Specify a location and remove the other check marks, then click Browse to locate the...
  • Page 90 Double-click the CD icon and click the “x:\w9x\para” folder. (X:is the drive letter for your CD-ROM drive), then click OK. Make sure Specify a location is selected and click Next. Make sure your printer driver name is displayed and click Next.
  • Page 91 You can type a name for this printer, or you can use the name supplied on screen. When you have finished, click Finish. When the Add New Hardware Wizard displays click Finish. When the Setup Window appears, and the status bar reaches 100%, the remaining drivers will be copied.
  • Page 92 ® ® If you want to install PaperPort or Multi-Function Link Pro, go to the CD section. (See Installing the Brother Software in this Chapter.) ® Using Windows 2000 Professional When the Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears, click Next.
  • Page 93 Select Specify a location and remove the other check marks, then click Next. Click Browse to locate the file. Double-click on the CD icon and click on the “x:\w2k\para” (x:is the drive letter for your CD-ROM drive.) folder, then click OK. Setting Up the MFC and PC to Work Together...
  • Page 94 Make sure Specify a location is selected and click Next. Click Finish. Repeat Steps 6 - 13 to install the Printer and Scanner drivers. Chapter 12...
  • Page 95 You might see “Digital Signature Not Found” dialog during installation. If you see it, click Yes to install the driver. Click Finish. When the Setup window appears, and the status bar reaches 100%, the remaining drivers will be copied. Click OK. All the drivers have been installed.
  • Page 96 ® ® If you want to install PaperPort or Multi-Function Link Pro, go to the CD section. (See Installing the Brother Software in this Chapter.) ® Using Windows NT Workstation Version 4.0 ® Windows NT Workstation 4.0 does not have Plug & Play, so you have to install the drivers manually.
  • Page 97 Insert the MFL Pro CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Click Have Disk... Click Browse to locate the file. Double-click on the CD icon and click on the “x:\nt40” (x: is the drive letter for your CD-ROM drive.) folder, then click Open. Make sure Specify a location is selected and click OK.
  • Page 98 Select your printer model, then click Next. This dialog box may not be displayed on some MFC models. Click Next. Select Not Shared, then click Next. Chapter 12...
  • Page 99 Now the printer driver has been installed, and you can see the driver in the Printer list. The rest of the Brother drivers, will have to be installed manually. Click the Start button in the task bar, then select Run. Enter x:\nt40\setup\setup.exe and click...
  • Page 100 Click OK. All the drivers have been installed. Now you can print and scan. ® ® If you want to install PaperPort or Multi-Function Link Pro, go to the CD section. (See Installing the Brother Software in this Chapter.) Chapter 12...

  • Page 101: Using A Usb Cable To Connect The Mfc To The Pc (Using Windows ® 98, 98Se And Windows ® 2000 Professional Only)

    Connect the USB cable to both the MFC and the PC. Turn on your PC. Now begin the installation of the Brother Drivers: ® • If you are using Windows 2000 Professional, go to Using Windows® 2000 Professional on page 99.
  • Page 102 ® Using Windows 98, 98SE ® For Windows 98, 98SE users: When the Add New Hardware Wizard screen appears, click Next. Each operating system has different dialog. Each driver may be installed in different order depending on which operating system you are using.
  • Page 103 Double-click the CD icon and click the “x:\W98\usb” ® folder for Windows 98, 98SE user, then click OK. Make sure Specify a location is selected and click Next. Make sure the location is “ x:\W98\usb ” for ® Windows 98 / 98 SE.
  • Page 104 Click Finish. ® (If you inserted the Windows 98/98SE CD-ROM, remove CD-ROM and reinsert the MFL Pro CD-ROM) After the Composite USB Device is installed and the Add New Hardware Wizard reappears, click Next. Select (Recommended) and click Next. Chapter 12...
  • Page 105 Select Specify a location and click Next. Click Next. When the Add New Hardware Wizard displays the message that installation is completed, click Finish. To install all the drivers, repeat Steps 4 to 10. Setting Up the MFC and PC to Work Together...
  • Page 106 After the USB Composite Device, PhotoCapture ™ Centre , Scanner and Printer Drivers have been installed, select BRUSB: USB Printer Port as the printer port and click Next. Enter a name for the printer, or you can use the name supplied. When you have finished, click Next.
  • Page 107 ® ® If you want to install PaperPort or Multi-Function Link Pro, go to the CD section. (See Installing the Brother Software in this Chapter.) ® Using Windows 2000 Professional When the Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears, then click Next.
  • Page 108 Select (Recommended) and click Next. Insert the MFL Pro CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Select Specify a location and remove the other check marks, then click Next. Click Browse to locate the file. Chapter 12...
  • Page 109 Double-click on the CD icon and click on the “x:\W2K\usb” (x: is the driver letter for your CD-ROM drive) folder, then click OK. Make sure Specify a location is displayed. Click Next. Click Finish. Setting Up the MFC and PC to Work Together...
  • Page 110 All the drivers have been installed. Now you can print and scan. ® ® If you want to install PaperPort or Multi-Function Link Pro, go to the CD section. (See Installing the Brother Software in this Chapter.) Chapter 12...

  • Page 111: Installing The Brother Software

    The Language Selection Screen appears. Click on your language menu. (If this window does not appear, please use Windows Explorer to run the setup.exe program from the root directory of the Brother CD.) A window appears listing the following options: ®...
  • Page 112 ROM screen. To View Brother Home Page: From the main screen you can access the Brother Home Page, by clicking Brother Home Page. To access our web site at www.brother.com, where you will find additional information about Brother products and services, such as specification sheets and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), click Brother Home Page.

  • Page 113: Using The Mfc As A Printer Features

    Using the MFC as a Printer Features The Multi-Function Centre offers you many features you will find in a high quality ink jet printer. Fast Printing Speed—Using Draft mode, you can print up to 10 pages per minute in full colour. Brilliant 4-Colour Output at 300 dpi—Printing at 300 dpi resolution gives you normal resolution output.

  • Page 114: Choosing The Right Kind Of Paper

    Choosing the Right Kind of Paper To achieve high quality printing using your MFC, it’s very important to select the right kind of paper. Be sure to read Brother Paper, Chapter 22 in this manual before selecting and purchasing paper for the MFC.

  • Page 115: Manual Feed Slot

    Move the purple paper thickness adjustment lever down. (When you print on (For regular paper) regular paper, keep the lever up.) Paper Adjustment Lever DOWN (For thick paper) Close the scanner cover. If you see ink smudges on the top centre of the printed pages, press the purple thickness adjustment lever down.

  • Page 116: Simultaneous Printing/Fax

    Setup for Envelopes You can use the manual feed slot to print one envelope at a time. Select the paper size setting in the printer driver Properties window. Press the Scanner Cover Release Button, then lift the scanner cover. Move the purple paper thickness adjustment lever down. Close the scanner cover.

  • Page 117: Ink Management Key

    Ink Management Key When you press Ink Management, the LCD displays: 1.CLEANING If you are having trouble with one of the ink colours, you may need to clean the print head. (See Troubleshooting and 2.REPLACE INK Maintenance in Chapter 20.) If you got an error message NEAR EMPTY or INK EMPTY, you will need to replace the ink cartridge for the appropriate colour.

  • Page 118: Printer Driver Settings Using The Brother Mfc860 Series Printer Driver

    The paper tab screen allows you to set up the Paper Size, Paper Source, Orientation, Scaling, and Copies. To access the Brother printer driver, select Print from the File menu. In the Print dialog box, select Brother MFC 860 Series from the Name drop down list. Click the Properties button. The Brother MFC 860 Series on BRMFC: Properties dialog box will appear: Select the Apply button to apply your selected settings.

  • Page 119: Paper Size

    Paper Size You can select from the following sizes of paper and envelopes: Letter (US) 215.9 x 279.4 mm (8 1/2 x 11 inches) Legal (US) 215.9 x 355.6 mm (8 1/2 x 14 inches) Executive (US) 184.2 x 266.7 mm (7 1/4 x 10 1/2 inches) A4 (International) 210 x 297 mm A5 (International)

  • Page 120: Paper Thickness

    Orientation Print orientation may be Portrait or Landscape. Portrait orientation means the page is taller than it is wide when you view the printed text upright. Landscape orientation means the page is wider than it is tall when you view the printed text upright. Copies The Copies selection tells Windows how many copies you want to print from a software application.

  • Page 121: The Quality/Colour Tab

    Paper Source Multi-Purpose Paper Cassette The multi-purpose paper cassette is primarily used for printing on standard-size paper. Manual Feed If your paper has difficulty feeding from the paper cassette, we recommend using the Manual paper feed method. You will have to load paper sheet by sheet. The MFC stops before printing and the Printer Driver shows “Load one sheet…”...
  • Page 122 Transparency Normal Transparency (mirror) Normal Use only genuine Brother Ink Jet Paper (Coated Paper), Glossy Paper, or Transparencies to get the best print quality. Non-Brother special paper may not produce the best quality. Document The printer driver will select the most suitable colour matching method depending on your document type.

  • Page 123: Custom Setting

    Graphics Select this mode for documents that contain text or business graphics (charts or clip art). Custom If you want to select the colour matching method and halftone method manually, select this mode and press the Colour Matching and the Custom Setting button to access further settings. Colour/Mono Colour When your document contains colour and you want to print it in colour, select this mode.

  • Page 124: Printing From Your Pc

    Colour Enhance COLOUR ENHANCE:ON Adjusts the colour in the image for better print quality. Print time will be longer with Colour Enhance set to ON. Sharpness This setting enhances the detail of an image. This is similar to adjusting the fine focus on a camera.

  • Page 125: 95/98/98Se And Nt

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

  • Page 126: Using The Scan Keys With Pc Windows

    PC and loaded the appropriate Brother Drivers for your version of Windows When you are ready to use the Scan keys, make sure the Brother Control Centre application is running on your PC. (For details about how to configure the Brother Control Centre buttons to launch the application of your choice using the Scan keys, see Brother Control Centre Features in this Chapter.)

  • Page 127: Scan Image

    You can scan either a black and white or a colour original into your E-mail application as a file attachment. Although the Brother Control Centre can be configured to send only black and white or colour file attachments at one time, you can easily change this setting. (For details see Send Scan to E-mail in this Chapter.)

  • Page 128: Brother Control Centre Features

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

  • Page 129: Copy Operations

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

  • Page 130: Setting Up The Scanner Configurations

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

  • Page 131: Scan To File

    From the pull-down list, select the scanning mode that is appropriate for the type of file: Filing and Copying; Text for OCR; Photos; Photos (High Quality); Photos (Quick Scan); Custom; Draft Copy or Fine Copy. To change any of the settings for that mode, click the Modify Settings… button. Using the Windows®-Based Brother Control Centre...

  • Page 132: Send Scan To E-Mail

    Destination Folder PaperPort Folder—Select this checkbox to scan the original into your PaperPort folder. Other Folder—Select this checkbox, to scan the original as another file type and/or into another directory/folder. File—If you selected Other Folder, from the pull-down list select the type of file: PaperPort Files (*.MAX) Self Viewing Files (*.EXE) PaperPort 5.0 Files (*.MAX)

  • Page 133: Email Application

    Convert MAX files only—Click this checkbox if you want to convert only attachments that are PaperPort files. Convert all files when possible—Click this checkbox if you want to change the file type of all attachments. Using the Windows®-Based Brother Control Centre...

  • Page 134: Conversion Options

    Combine all files into one file when possible—Click this checkbox to combine all files of the same type into one file. (For Brother Colour Models Only) Convert non-image files to colour—Click this checkbox to convert all files that have been processed through OCR to colour.

  • Page 135: Send Scan To Word Processor

    From the pull-down list, select the scanning mode that is appropriate for the type of file: Filing and Copying; Text for OCR; Photos; Photos (High Quality); Photos (Quick Scan); Custom; Draft Copy or Fine Copy. To change any of the settings for that mode, click the Modify Settings… button. Using the Windows®-Based Brother Control Centre...

  • Page 136: Word Processor

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

  • Page 137: User Defined Button

    To change any of the settings for that mode, click the Modify Settings… button. Target Application Application—From the pull-down list, select the application you want to add to this Pop-Up screen. Click the Custom Link Settings… button to set up links for your user-defined application. Using the Windows®-Based Brother Control Centre...

  • Page 138: Copy/Two On One Copy

    Fine Copy. To change any of the settings for that mode, click the Modify Settings… button. Copy Settings Brother MFC860 Copies—Enter the number of copies you want to print. To change the copy options, click the Copy Options… button.

  • Page 139: Using Scansoft Paperport For Brother/Textbridge

    ® ® ScanSoft PaperPort for Brother is a document management application. You will use PaperPort ® to view and scanned documents. PaperPort has a sophisticated, yet easy-to-use, filing system that will help you organize your graphics and text documents. It allows you to combine or “stack”...

  • Page 140: Organizing Your Items In Folders

    ™ ® Viewing Items in ScanSoft PaperPort ™ ® ScanSoft PaperPort provides several ways to view items: Desktop View displays a thumbnail, a small graphic that represents each item in a Desktop or folder. Items in the selected folder appear on ®...

  • Page 141: Links To Many Other Applications

    BMP, JPEG, TIFF, or self-viewing. For example, to create a file for an Internet Web site, export it as a JPEG file. Web pages often use JPEG files for displaying images. ™ ® ® Using ScanSoft PaperPort for Brother/TextBridge...

  • Page 142: Scanning A Document

    This means that not only can you scan images directly into the PaperPort viewer that Brother included with your MFC, but you can also scan images directly into hundreds of other software applications that support TWAIN scanning. These applications include popular programs like Adobe Photoshop, Adobe PageMaker, CorelDraw and many more.

  • Page 143: Settings In The Scanner Window

    When scanning photographs or other images for use in a word processor or other graphics application, you should try different settings for the contrast, mode and resolution to see which settings best suit your needs. ™ ® ® Using ScanSoft PaperPort for Brother/TextBridge...
  • Page 144 Custom: This section displays the size you selected. To adjust the scanning area size to business card size automatically, check the Business Card Size box. Adjust: In the Adjust section, click the Image button. The Image screen will appear: Use the cursor to drag the indicator buttons to the left or right to adjust the Brightness and the Contrast, as needed.

  • Page 145: Prescanning An Image

    Place the original face down in the feeder or face down on the glass platen. Adjust the settings for Resolution, Colour Type and Size in the Scanner window, as needed. ™ ® ® Using ScanSoft PaperPort for Brother/TextBridge...

  • Page 146: Video Capture From The Pc

    In the PaperPort window, use the options available to refine the image. (See PaperPort Brother Online Documentation on the CD-ROM for details.) Video Capture from the PC Video Capture is the process of isolating a single frame (or picture) from media played on video equipment (such as a video camera or VCR) and then converting that frame into an image file on your PC.

  • Page 147: Capturing An Image

    You can access Multi-Function Link Pro’s TWAIN dialog box from the ScanSoft PaperPort for Brother viewer or from any application that is compatible with TWAIN scanning devices. To capture a frame as an image: Connect your video equipment to the MFC.
  • Page 148 Select the Source of the video: Live Camera Tape/VCR ® Laser Disc Digital Camera Select the Type of video: Auto-is the most common choice, since the system will determine the Type for you. Moving Still High Quality Pro Quality-is the highest quality. Select the Preview type: B &...

  • Page 149: Chapter 17 Using Multi-Function Link

    Using Multi-Function Link Pro Software ® Introduction This chapter outlines the basics of the Brother software, so you can get started using the Multi- ® Function Link Pro software. Detailed installation and setup instructions are in the On-Line Documentation section of the Brother CD-ROM that is included with your MFC.

  • Page 150: Mfc Remote Setup

    MFC Remote Setup The MFC Remote Setup application allows you to quickly set up your MFC by taking advantage of the ease and speed of programming on your PC. When you access this application, the settings on your MFC will be downloaded automatically to your PC and displayed on your computer screen. If you change the settings, you can upload them directly to the MFC.

  • Page 151: Chapter 18 Using The Photocapture Centre

    ™ Using the PhotoCapture Centre from Your PC ® (For Only) Windows Introduction ™ The PhotoCapture Centre feature requires a USB cable to connection to your ® PC and will work only with Windows 98 , 98 SE and 2000 Professional. ™...

  • Page 152: Using The Brother Mfc With A New Power Macintosh

    Installing the Brother Printer and Scanner Drivers Turn on the power to your Macintosh and wait for the startup process to be completed. Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The window below will appear automatically. To install the Printer and Scanner Drivers, click MFL Pro Driver Installer.

  • Page 153: Using Brother Printer Driver With Your Apple ® Macintosh

    , click File menu and select Page Setup. You can change the settings for Paper Size, Paper Thickness, Paper Source, Orientation, and Scaling, then click OK. ® ™ Using the Brother MFC with a New Power Macintosh G3, G4 or iMac /iBook...
  • Page 154 From application software such as PaperPort, click File menu and select Print. Click Print to start printing. If you want to change Copies , Pages , Quality , Media Type and Colour/ Mono , select your settings before clicking Print . Set Option allows you to change Document and Printing Options .

  • Page 155: Using Brother Twain Scanner Driver With Your Apple ® Macintosh

    The first time you use the Brother TWAIN driver, set it as the default by choosing the “Select Source”, then click the PaperPort icon. Afterward, for each original you scan choose “Acquire Image”...
  • Page 156 Settings in the Scanner Window Image Resolution Choose the scanning resolution from the Resolution pop-up menu. Higher resolutions take more memory and transfer time, but can achieve a finer scanned image. (Each model has different resolutions. See Specifications in Chapter 22.) Colour Type Black &...
  • Page 157 Miscellaneous Brightness Adjust the brightness settings to obtain the best image. The Brother TWAIN Scanner driver offers 100 brightness settings (-50 to 50). The default value is 0, representing an “average” setting. You can set the brightness level by dragging the slidebar to the right to lighten the image or to the left to darken the image.
  • Page 158 Colours that fall within the gamuts of both devices are left unchanged. Scanner Profile Select your Brother MFC. Chapter 19...
  • Page 159 To scan a portion of the prescanned image, click and drag the mouse to crop Insert original in the ADF of the Brother MFC again. Adjust the settings for Resolution, Colour Type (Grey Scale), Brightness, Contrast, and Size in the Scanner Setup dialog box, as needed.

  • Page 160: Chapter 20 Troubleshooting And Maintenance

    Replacing the Ink Cartridges in this Chapter.) MACHINE ERROR MFC has a mechanical problem Cut the power off. Then contact your Brother dealer for service. MEDIA ERROR You inserted a media card that is Remove the media card. (See ™...
  • Page 161 If the MFC cannot reset itself and return to the date and time prompt, it will display MACHINE ERROR XX. Then contact your Brother dealer for service. PRINTER JAM The recording paper is jammed in the (See Document Jams and Paper MFC.

  • Page 162: Document Jams And Paper Jams

    Document Jams and Paper Jams Based upon where the original document or printed sheet is jammed, follow the appropriate set of instructions to remove it. Document Jam in the Top of the ADF Unit Remove any paper from the document feeder that is not jammed.

  • Page 163: Paper Jam

    Paper Jam Remove the paper cassette. Press the blue release button and pull the jammed Blue Release paper out toward you. Button Slide the paper cassette into the MFC until it locks into place. Troubleshooting and Maintenance...

  • Page 164: Difficulty With Operation

    MFC is between 15 °C to 30 °C. Printing Appears Dirty or Ink Make sure you are using the recommended paper (See Brother Seems to Run Paper in Chapter 22.) Don’t handle the paper until the ink is dry. The recommended environment for your MFC is between 15 °C to 30 °C.
  • Page 165 Requirements in Chapter 11.) all. Scanning Difficulties TWAIN Errors appear while Make sure the Brother TWAIN Driver is selected as the primary ® scanning. source. In PaperPort , click File Select Source, highlight the Brother TWAIN Driver and click Select.
  • Page 166 If you are using Windows 95/98, select ‘Printer Settings’ from the some characters are missing ‘Start’ menu. Open‘Brother MFC-860’ properties. Click ‘Spool or some are printed in the Setting’ on the characters ‘Details’ tab. Select ‘RAW’ from ‘Spool same place.

  • Page 167: How To Improve Print Quality

    DIFFICULTY SUGGESTIONS Video Capture LCD does not show Check the video cable connection to the MFC’s RCA pin jack. “VIDEO: PRESS COPY Check that the video equipment is sending a signal (video CAPTURE READY” equipment is turned on and set to the correct setting). How to Improve Print Quality Test Print If the quality is not satisfactory, first print a test page to help you identify settings you may want to...

  • Page 168: Aligning Ink Cartridges

    Aligning Ink Cartridges This feature allows you to check and align the ink cartridges to assure best print quality. Make sure there is paper in the cassette before you start the alignment procedure. Press Menu, 2, 2. Press Start. The MFC prints a sample page. Study the alignment page and decide which sample 300DPI ADJUST numbers show the most evenly printed ink lines for 300...

  • Page 169: Packing And Shipping The Mfc

    Packing and Shipping the MFC Whenever you transport the MFC, use the packing materials that came with your MFC. If you do not pack the MFC correctly, you could void your warranty. Do not unplug the MFC after a print job until you hear the final click . Lock the scanner lock lever.
  • Page 170 Remove the ink cartridges and replace them with the yellow shipping cover that was part of the original packing materials. Wrap the MFC in the plastic bag. Place the MFC and paper cassette in the original carton with the original packing material. Chapter 20...
  • Page 171 If you are unable to locate the shipping cover, do not remove the ink cartridges before shipping. It is essential that either the yellow shipping cover or the ink cartridges be in position during shipment. Otherwise, the print head will be damaged, voiding your warranty. Pack additional parts (cord, paper cassette, printed materials) into the carton.

  • Page 172: Regular Maintenance

    Cover Lift the ADF unit. Clean the white roller, and the glass strip under the roller with isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free cloth. If the screen still displays a scanner error, please contact your Brother dealer for service. White Roller...

  • Page 173: Cleaning The Mfc Printer Platen

    Cleaning the MFC Printer Platen To clean your MFC printer platen, wipe it with a lint-free cloth that is dry or lightly moistened with isopropyl alcohol. Paper Feed Star Wheel Printer Platen Flat Cable Be careful not to touch the paper feed star wheels and flat cable. Cleaning the Pick-up Roller Remove the paper cassette from the MFC.

  • Page 174: Replacing The Ink Cartridges

    Replacing the Ink Cartridges Your MFC is equipped with an ink dot counter that automatically monitors the ink level in each colour cartridge. When the counter detects an ink cartridge is running out of ink, the MFC will notify you with a message on the LCD. The display shows you which colour cartridges are low or empty.
  • Page 175 To prevent spilling ink and staining your hands and clothing, remove the sealing tape gently. Each colour has its own correct position. Insert each new ink cartridge into the carriage using the colour indicator on the cartridge holder as a guide. After installing the ink cartridges, close the scanner cover.

  • Page 176: Important Information

    Important Safety Information Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions. Save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

  • Page 177: Important-For Your Safety

    Unplug this product from the mains power and telephone line sockets, and refer servicing to qualified 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. If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed.

  • Page 178: Chapter 22 Specifications

    Specifications Fax Specifications Compatibility ITU-T Group 3 Coding system MH/MR/MMR/JBIG/JPEG Modem speed 14400/12000/9600/7200/4800/2400; Automatic Fallback Document input width 147 mm to 216 mm(ADF) Max. 216(Scanner) Document input length 127 mm to 356 mm(ADF) Max. 297(Scanner) Scanning/Printing width 208 mm Paper Cassette 250 Sheets (75 g/m Printer type Ink Jet...

  • Page 179: Printer Specifications

    Printer Specifications Printing Print method Piezo with 64 x 4 nozzles Resolution Monochrome/Colour Printing: 1200 x 1200 dots per inch (DPI), 600 x 600 dots per inch (DPI) 300 x 300 dots per inch (DPI), 300 x 150 dots per inch (DPI) Print speed up to 14 pages / minute (Mono) up to 12 pages /minute (Colour)

  • Page 180: Compilation And Publication Notice

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

  • Page 181: Brother Paper

    Colour Ink Jet Glossy Paper— superfine mode (BPGLA for A4) Brother coated (ink jet) paper is coated only on one side. When loading paper in the paper cassette, make sure that the whiter side (the coated side) is facing down.

  • Page 182: Paper Specifications For Cassette And Manual Slot

    • Curled or damaged paper may cause paper jams and misfeeds. If the paper is curled, straighten it as much as possible by rolling it in the opposite direction to the curl. • For optimum output quality, we recommend you use only genuine Brother paper. Chapter 22...

  • Page 183: Print Area

    Print Area The Print Area depends on the settings in the application you are using. The figures below show the unprintable areas on cut sheets and envelopes. Cut Sheet Envelopes unprintable area Paper Type Paper Size 3.4mm 3.4mm Mono Copy 11mm Cut Sheet Colour Copy...

  • Page 184: Entering Text

    Entering Text When you are setting certain functions, such as the Station ID, you may need to enter text into the MFC. Most keys on the dial pad have three or four letters printed above them. The keys for 0, #, and don’t have printed letters because they are used for special characters.

  • Page 185: Menu Selection Table

    Menu Selection Table If you have a basic understanding of how to program your MFC, you can perform most of the programming settings without the Owner’s Manual. To help you understand the function selections, options, and settings that are available, use the Menu Selection Table below. 1.
  • Page 186 3. SETUP SEND Function Description Factory Set Chapter 1. COVERPG SETUP Automatically sends a programmable cover page or prints a sample coverpage. 2. COVERPAGE NOTE Program customized message for fax — cover page. 3. CONTRAST Change the lightness or darkness of a fax AUTO you are sending.
  • Page 187 6. PRINT REPORTS Function Description Factory Set Chapter 1. XMIT REPORT Print confirmation of transmission after ON+IMAGE each document is sent. 2. JOURNAL Lists information about the last 50 JOURNAL incoming and outgoing faxes. :OFF 3. QUICK-DIAL Lists names and numbers stored in One —...
  • Page 188 3. Copy Menus Function Description Factory Set Chapter 1. PAPER TYPE Identify the type of paper in the cassette. PLAIN 2. QUALITY Select Draft, Normal, High or Photo NORMAL copy quality. 3. COLOUR ADJUST Adjust the amount of Red, Green, or —...

  • Page 189: About Fax Machines

    About Fax Machines If you are a first-time fax machine user, fax operation might seem a little mysterious. You will soon get used to the unusual fax tones on your phone line, and be able to send and receive faxes easily. Fax Tones and Handshake When someone is sending a fax, the MFC sends fax calling tones, (CNG tones)—soft, intermittent beeps at 4 -second intervals.

  • Page 190: Glossary

    Glossary ADF (Automatic Document Feeder Capacity) Refers to the number of pages that can be placed in the document feeder and fed one at a time automatically. Automatic Fax Transmission Sending a fax without picking up the handset. Automatic Redial A feature that enables your fax machine to redial the last fax number if the original fax did not go through because the line was busy or there was no answer.
  • Page 191 Fax Forwarding Sends a fax received in memory to another preprogrammed fax number. fax tones The signals sent by sending and receiving fax machines while communicating information. Fine Mode Resolution is 196 x 203 dpi. It is used for small print and graphs. Function Mode The programming mode for changing the setting of your MFC.
  • Page 192 Ring Volume Volume setting for the fax machine’s ring. Scanning The process of sending an electronic image of an original paper document into your computer. Speaker Volume You can set the volume of the MFC speaker. Speed dial A preprogrammed number for easy dialling. You must press the Search/Speed Dial key and #, then two digit code to start the dialling process.

  • Page 193: Index

    Copy (Reducing) ........55 Brightness ..........64 Copy (Single Colour) ......61 Broadcasting .......... 37 Copy Brightness ........60 Brother Control Center ....117-118 Copy Contrast ........60 Brother Home Page ......104 Copy Operations ........53 Brother Paper ........173 Copy Quality ......55, 59, 60 Brother Software .........
  • Page 194 Important Safety Instructions ....168 Multi-purpose Paper Cassette ....106 Importing ..........133 Ink Cartridges ........166 Ink Management Key ......109 Inserting Spaces ........176 NO FILE ..........153 ® Installing Brother Drivers (for Macintosh NO RESPONSE/BUSY .......153 ™ G3, G4 or iMac ) ......144 NOT ASSIGNED .........153...
  • Page 195 Print Quality .........159 Print Size ..........64 One Touch Dial (Changing) ....22 Printer Driver Settings ......110 One Touch Dial (Storing) ...... 21 PRINTER JAM ........153 One Touch Dialling ....... 23 Printer Operation Keys ......108 On-Line Documentation ...... 104 Printer Platen ........165 On-Screen Programming ......
  • Page 196 Scanning into PC ........134 ™ ® ScanSoft PaperPort ......131 Vertical Black Lines ......156 Scroll ............iii Video Capture ........138 Search ..........18, 24 Video Printing ........62 Simultaneous Printing/Fax ....108 Video Printing (Black & White) ....63 SmartMedia Card ........69 Video Printing (Brightness) .....66, 68 SORT .............57 Video Printing (Changing Default Speaker Volume ........19...
  • Page 197 Change Answer Mode EMOTE ONTROL CCESS Press 9 8 then for EXT. TEL/TAD, press 1. Using Remote Access Code Fax, press 2. Dial your MFC phone number from a touch Exit Remote Operation tone phone. Press 9 0 Enter your Remote Control Access Code (159 ) after the beep.
  • Page 198 Retrieve Fax Remote Commands Press 9 6 Change Fax Forwarding Setting then to Print a Memory Status List press 1, Press 9 5 then enter the number of remote fax then to Turn feature off press 1. machine, and then # #. After the beep, Enter Fax Forwarding press 2.
  • Page 199 Authorised Representative KYOWA PLASTICS IND. Brother International Europe Ltd., (SHENZHEN) CO.,LTD. Fada Road, Wuhe Street Bantian Industry Zone, Brother House, 1 Tame Street, Buji Shenzhen, P.R.China Audenshaw, Manchester, M34 5JE, UK. Herewith declare that: Products description : Brother Fax Machines...
  • Page 200 ® This machine is approved for use in the country of purchase only, local Brother companies or their dealers will only support fax machines purchased in their own countries. LE3638004 Printed in Malaysia...

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