Using This Manual
Thank you for purchasing a Brother machine.
This machine has been designed to be simple to use, with LCD screen prompts to guide you through
functions. However, you can use the machine to its fullest potential by taking a few minutes to read
this manual.
Finding Information
All chapter headings and subheadings are listed in the Table of Contents. You will also be able to
find information about a specific feature or function by checking the Index at the back of this manual.
Also, throughout this manual, you will see special symbols alerting you to important information,
cross-references, and warnings. Illustrations of some screen displays also help you choose the
correct key-presses.
Symbols Used In This Manual
Note or additional information.
The machine may be damaged or may not work correctly if this is not
observed.
Warnings detail precautions you must take to avoid possible personal
injury.
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Table of Contents
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PREPARATION AND SIMPLE USE
CUSTOM SETUP
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Using ScanSoft PaperPort for Brother and
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MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
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Preparation and Simple Use
Guide
Steps to prepare and use the machine simply
Follow the steps below to prepare and use the machine simply.
1
Read the Quick Setup Guide
Follow the instructions on the Brother Quick Setup Guide to set up the machine.
Setting the Document
2
You can scan the document for copying from either the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) or
from the glass platen.
Using the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder)
The automatic document feeder (ADF) can hold up to 50 pages, feeding each one individually
2
through the machine. Use standard (75 g/m ) paper when using the ADF. Always fan the pages
well before placing them in the feeder.
Recommended Environment
Temperature: 10-32.5˚C
Humidity:
20%-80%
DO NOT use curled, wrinkled, folded, or ripped paper, or paper with
staples, paper clips, paste or tape attached. DO NOT use cardboard,
Make sure documents written with ink are completely dry.
Documents must be from 14.7 to 21.6 cm wide, and from 12.7 to 35.6 cm long.
1
Insert documents face up, top edge first.
2
Adjust the paper guides to fit the width of your pages.
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3
Stagger the pages. Then place them in the ADF, until you feel the first page lightly touch the
feed roller.
Documents are
Face Up in the ADF
Document
Stopper
4
Pull up the document stopper.
Document
Stopper
If the document “double-feeds”, try to straighten the paper or try again by
inserting a simple sheet of document in the ADF or use glass platen.
2
Using the Glass Platen
To use the glass platen, the ADF must be empty.
Documents are
Face Down
on the Glass
Platen
1
Lift the document cover.
2
Using the document guidelines on the left, centre the document FACE DOWN on the glass
platen.
3
Close the document cover.
If the document is a book or is thick, do not slam the cover or press on
it, as damage to the glass platen may result.
3
Making a Single copy
Insert the document face up in the ADF, or face down on the glass platen.
Press Copy.
4
Multiple Copies (Using the ADF)
Insert the document face up in the ADF.
Using the numeric keys, enter the number of copies you want (up to 99).
For example, press 3, 8 for 38 copies.
Press Copy.
Preparation and Simple Use Guide 3
Advice for Preparation and Simple Use Guide
Choosing a Location
Place the machine on a flat, stable surface, such as a desk. Select a place that is free of vibration and
shocks. Locate the machine near a standard earthed electrical socket.
Avoid placing the machine where it may be knocked. Do not place near
heaters, air conditioners, water, chemicals or refrigerators. Do not expose
the machine to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture or dust. Do not
connect the machine to electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or
automatic timers as disruption of power can wipe out information in the
unit’s memory. Do not connect the machine to electrical outlets on the same
circuit as large appliances or other equipment that might disrupt the power
supply. Avoid interference sources, such as speakers or the base units of
cordless phones. Ensure the airflow from the fan on the right hand side of
the machine is not impeded.
We recommend that this product be used with a surge protection device to
protect the product against damage caused by a lightning strike.
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Connecting the Power Cord
This machine must be fitted with an earthed plug.
IMPORTANT:
If you need to remove the moulded mains plug in order to fit an appropriate
type, you must discard the moulded plug immediately having cut it off, in
order that it is not inadvertently inserted into a live socket, thus presenting
a shock hazard. The wires in the mains lead of this appliance are coloured
in accordance with the following code.
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•
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Green-and-yellow : Earth
Blue
: Neutral
: Live
Brown
As the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as
follows:
The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be connected to the
terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter “E” or by the safety earth
symbol
or coloured green or green-and-yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter “N” or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which
is marked with the letter “L” or coloured red.
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Control Panel Overview
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3
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2
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8
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Copy
Makes a copy.
Special (and Indicators)
(Temporary Setting)
1
2
6
You can change the layout of copies on
the print media. Press this key until the
Special Indicator you want is lit.
4in1 — Save paper by copying four
pages onto one page.
2in1 — Save paper or create a booklet
by copying two pages onto one page.
Poster — This option copies a different
portion of the document on each of nine
sheets of print media. Tape the sheets
together to get a copy that is nine times
the size of the document.
Stop
Press this key to cancel a copy operation.
The document in the ADF will be
ejected.
(Left Arrow)
(Right Arrow)
Moves the LCD cursor through options.
3
4
Numeric Keys
Use the numeric keys to enter the
number of multiple copies
(99 maximum).
Copy:
Copy Mode (and Indicators)
(Temporary Setting)
Press to illuminate the LED that suits the
type of document.
Auto — Select when the document
contains both text and photographs.
Text — Select when the document
contains only text.
Photo — Select when the document is a
picture.
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Enlarge (Temporary Setting)
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Each key press shows the next pre-stored
enlargement ratios: 100%, 141%,
150%, 200%, 400%, MANUAL. For
more choices, select MANUAL and use
the numeric keys to type any percentage
between 101% and 400%.
Reduce (Temporary Setting)
Each key press shows the next
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pre-stored reduction ratios: 100%, 71%,
50%, 25%, AUTO, MANUAL. For
more choices, select MANUAL and use
the numeric keys to type any percentage
between 25% and 99%. Select AUTO to
automatically fit the original on the
selected paper size.
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Options
You can quickly and easily select
temporary settings.
9
0
Clear Settings
Resets your temporary copy settings
back to the user default settings. Use this
key when you do not want to wait 45
seconds for the temporary settings to
clear automatically.
Print:
Reset
A
Clears data from the printer memory.
Menu/Set
B
Lets you access the menu and
programming mode and stores your
settings in the machine.
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display):
Status
C
D
E
Displays messages to help you set up and
operate your machine.
Ratio
Enlargement and reduction percentages
will be displayed.
Contrast
This area shows the degree of contrast
you selected by pressing the Options
key.
Toner Empty Indicator
F
Flashes when toner cartridge is low and
stays lit when toner is empty.
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Menu Mode
After pressing Menu/Set key the following options are available.
Then press 1 for General Setup Menu—OR—Press 2 for Copy Menu—OR—Press 3 for Printer
Menu.
When you enter the Menu Mode, the machine displays a list of Level One Menus from which you
can choose. These menu options appear one after the other on the display. Select an option by
pressing Menu/Set when the option appears on the LCD.
You can “scroll” more quickly through options by pressing
. When the screen displays your
selection, press Menu/Set. (Use to scroll backward if you passed your choice or to save key
strokes. Both arrow keys show all options, in the opposite order.)
When you finish selection, the screen displays ACCEPTED.
If you want to exit the Menu Mode, press Stop.
Main Menu
* The factory setting (option) is shown in bold.
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Menu
Main Menu
2. COPY
Submenu
Options
Descriptions
Page
Selections
1. COPY MODE
AUTO
TEXT
PHOTO
Selects the Copy
resolution for your type
of document.
—
—
2. CONTRAST
3. PAPER TYPE
-
+
Adjusts the contrast.
THIN
Identify the type of
PLAIN
THICK
paper in the paper tray.
—
THICKER
3. PRINTER
1. PRINT
OPTIONS
1. INTERNAL
FONT
You can print resident
fonts to check and
confirm font types.
—
2. CONFIGURATION
Printer settings and
status are listed here.
—
—
2. RESET
PRINTER
You can restore factory
default settings and
temporary settings for
the printer back to
—
factory default settings.
* The factory setting (option) is shown in bold.
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Custom Settings
Custom Settings
The Menu/Set key enables you to customize settings. You can program settings by pressing
Menu/Set and menu number using the numeric keys.
Beeper Volume
You can set the beeper to LOW, HIGH or OFF. The machine comes with this volume set to LOW.
When the beeper is set to LOW or HIGH, the machine beeps every time you press a key or make
an error.
1
2
3
4
Press Menu/Set, 1, 1.
Press or to select your setting.
When the screen displays the setting you want, press Menu/Set.
Press Stop.
Toner Save
You can conserve toner using this feature. When you set Toner Save to ON, print appears somewhat
lighter. The default setting is OFF.
1
2
3
4
Press Menu/Set, 1, 2.
Press or to select ON (or OFF).
Press Menu/Set.
Press Stop.
Power Save
Setting Power Save Mode more reduces power consumption by turning off the CPU inside the
machine. If Power Save Mode is switched ON, when the machine is idle, it drops into power save
mode automatically.
1
2
3
4
Press Menu/Set, 1, 3.
Press or to select ON (or OFF).
Press Menu/Set when the screen displays your selection.
Press Stop.
The Scanner Lamp must be switched off before the unit can switch to power-save
mode. The Lamp can be switched off by pressing the
and
keys at the
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Turning Off the Scanner Lamp
The scanner lamp stays on for 16 hours before switching off to preserve the life of the lamp. You
can turn off the scanner lamp manually if you wish by pressing the
or
keys simultaneously.
The scanner lamp will remain turned off until the next time you use the scanning feature.
Turning off the scanner lamp will also reduce the power consumption.
Please note that turning the lamp off regularly will reduce the lamps life.
Sleep Mode
Setting the Sleep Mode reduces power consumption by turning off the fuser inside the machine,
while the machine is idle. You can choose how long the machine is idle (from 00 to 99 minutes)
before it drops into sleep mode. The timer automatically resets when the machine receives a PC data,
or makes a copy. The factory setting is 05 minutes. While the machine is in sleep mode, you will see
SLEEP in the LCD. When you try to print or copy in sleep mode, there will be a short delay whilst
the fuser warms up to working temperature.
1
2
Press Menu/Set, 1, 4.
Use the numeric keys to enter the amount of time the machine is idle before it drops into sleep
mode (00 to 99).
3
4
Press Menu/Set.
Press Stop.
Setting the Print Density
If the machine is printing too light or too dark, you can adjust the print density level. The new setting
will remain until you change it again. This setting also adjusts that of copy function.
1
2
Press Menu/Set, 1, 6.
Press
or
to select your setting. Each key press changes the print density to the next
setting.
3
4
When the screen shows the setting you want, press Menu/Set.
Press Stop.
Printing a System Set up List
You can print a list of various system settings.
1
2
3
Press Menu/Set, 1, 7.
Press Copy. The machine prints the list.
Press Stop.
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Making Copies
Basic Copy Operations
Using the Machine as a Copier
You can use the machine as a copy machine, making up to 99 copies at a time.
Do NOT pull on the paper while copying is in progress.
The scannable area of the machine begins at
approximately 4 mm from the edge of the paper.
(4 mm)
Non-scannable
area
(4 mm)
Making a Single Copy
1
2
Insert the document face up in the ADF, or face down on the glass platen.
Press Copy.
To stop the copy process and release the document, press Stop.
Making Multiple Copies (Using the ADF)
1
2
Insert the document face up in the ADF.
Using the numeric keys, enter the number of copies you want (up to 99).
For example, press 3, 8 for 38 copies.
3
Press Copy.
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Making Multiple Copies (Using the Glass Platen)
1
Lift the Document Cover.
Document
Cover
Documents are
Face Down
Glass
Platen
2
3
4
Using the document guidelines on the left, centre the document face down on the glass platen.
Close the Document Cover.
Using the numeric keys, enter the number of copies you want (up to 99). For example, press 3,
8 for 38 copies.
5
Press Copy.
Out of Memory Message
If the memory becomes full while you’re making copies, the screen displays
OUT OF MEMORY
QUIT:PRESS STOP
If you were scanning the first page to be copied, press Stop to cancel the operation and restart to
make a single copy. If you were scanning a subsequent page, you will have the option to press Copy
to copy the pages scanned so far—OR—Press Stop to cancel.
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Temporary Copy Setting
You can improve your copies by using the Copy keys: Enlarge, Reduce, Options,
Clear Settings, Special and Copy Mode. These settings are temporary, and the machine returns
to its default settings 45 seconds after it finishes copying. If you want to use these temporary settings
again, place the next document in the ADF or glass platen then press Copy keys before the 45
seconds expire.
Copying Using Multiple Settings
You can try different combinations of settings for the best results.
To clear your settings and start over, press Clear Settings.
The LCD shows current copy setting status. You can set multiple settings.
No of Copies
Stack or
Sort
Copy Contrast
Copy Ratio
Making Reduced Copies
1
2
3
4
Insert the document face up in the ADF, or face down on the glass platen.
Using the numeric keys, enter the number of copies you want (up to 99).
Press Reduce.
Press
or
to choose a reduction ratio.
You can reduce to 71%, 50% or 25% of the original size.
—OR—
Select AUTO to automatically fit the original on the selected paper size.
—OR—
You can press
or
to select MANUAL, and then use the numeric keys to enter a reduction
ratio between 99% and 25%. For example, press 5, 3 to enter 53%.
5
6
Press Menu/Set.
Press Copy.
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Selecting Recomended Ratio
A4
A5
B5
→
→
→
A5
A6
B6
71%
When you selected AUTO in your copying by scanning from ADF, the machine will
detect the document size automatically, calculate how much to reduce it and print
2in1, 4in1 copy or Poster are not available with Reduce.
Making Enlarged Copies
1
2
3
4
Insert the document face up in the ADF, or face down on the glass platen.
Using the numeric keys, enter the number of copies you want (up to 99).
Press Enlarge.
Press
or
to choose an enlargement ratio.
You can enlarge to 141%, 150%, 200% or 400%.
—OR—
You can press
or
to select MANUAL, and then use the numeric keys to enter an
enlargement ratio between 101% and 400%. For example, press 1, 5, 3 to enter 153%.
5
6
Press Menu/Set.
Press Copy.
Selecting Recomended Ratio
A5
A6
B6
→
→
→
A4
A5
B5
141%
2in1, 4in1 copy or Poster are not available with Enlarge.
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Using the Options Key
The Options key changes the settings for contrast, stack/sort, paper type and paper size options for
the next copy only. See the explanation below the table.
Press Options
Menu Selections
CONTRAST
Options
Factory Setting
–
+
–
+
STACK/SORT
STACK/SORT
STACK
PAPER TYPE
THIN/PLAIN/THICK/ PLAIN
THICKER/
TRANSPARENCY
PAPER SIZE
LETTER/
A4
EXECUTIVE/
A4/A5/A6/B5/B6
Copy Contrast
You can adjust copy contrast to make copies darker or lighter.
1
2
3
4
Insert the document face up in the ADF, or face down on the glass platen.
Using the numeric keys, enter the number of copies you want (up to 99).
Press Options and
or
to select CONTRAST and then press Menu/Set.
to make a copy darker, and then press
Press to make a copy lighter—OR—Press
Menu/Set.
Press Copy.
5
Sorting Multiple Copies (Using ADF)
1
2
3
4
5
Insert the document face up in the ADF.
Using the numeric keys, enter the number of copies you want (up to 99).
Press Options and or to select STACK/SORT, and then press Menu/Set.
Press or to select SORT, and then press Menu/Set.
Press Copy.
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Paper Type
You can use the following types of paper for copying. For the best print quality, select the type of
media that you are using.
2
THIN (60-69 g/m )
For thin paper
2
PLAIN (70-95 g/m )
For ordinary plain paper
2
THICK (96-120 g/m )
For heavy weight paper or rough paper
For heavier weight paper, rough paper or bond paper
For transparency (OHP)
2
THICKER (121-161 g/m )
TRANSPARENCY
1
2
3
Press Options and
Press or
Press Copy.
or
to select PAPER TYPE, and then press Menu/Set.
to select your type of paper, and then press Menu/Set.
Paper Size
You can identify the size of the paper in the paper tray. You can select LETTER, EXECUTIVE,
A4, A5, A6 (for Upper Tray Only), B5 or B6 size paper.
1
2
Press Options and
Press or
or
to select PAPER SIZE, and then press Menu/Set.
to select the size of paper you loaded in the paper tray, and then press
Menu/Set.
3
Press Copy.
scanning from ADF, the machine will detect the document size automatically,
calculate how much to reduce it and print it to fit on the output paper size selected
in this “Paper Size” feature.
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Copy Mode
You can select the Copy resolution for your type of the original document (Auto, Text or Photo).
Select the right kind of image you’re copying.
1
2
3
Insert the document face up in the ADF, or face down on the
glass platen.
Using the numeric keys, enter the number of copies you want
(up to 99).
Press Copy Mode repeatedly until the LED shows the setting
you want.
Auto (line art, graphs, or any combination including photograph)
Text (text only)
Photo (photograph only)
4
Press Copy.
Special Copy Options (Using the ADF)
You can save paper by copying either two or four pages onto one page.
1
2
Insert the document face up in the ADF.
Using the numeric keys, enter the number of copies you want
(up to 99).
3
4
Press Special repeatedly until the LED shows the setting you
want. (2in1 or 4in1)
Press Copy.
Special Copy Options (Using the Glass Platen)
You can save paper by copying either two or four pages onto one page or you can create a poster size
copy of a photograph.
1
2
Insert the document face down on the glass platen.
Using the numeric keys, enter the number of copies you want
(up to 99).
3
4
Press Special repeatedly until the LED shows the setting you
want. (2in1, 4in1 or Poster)
Press Copy. The LCD shows:
NEXT:PRESS SET
END:PRESS COPY
5
Place the next document on the glass platen, and then press Menu/Set.
After all document have been scanned, press Copy.
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2 in 1
1 2
1
2
4 in 1
1
3
2
4
1
2
3
4
2in1 or 4in1 copy are not available with Enlarge or Reduce.
Poster
You can create a poster size copy of a photograph.
Poster size copy can be made only by using glass platen.
Poster is not available with Enlarge or Reduce.
Poster is not available for multiple copies.
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Changing Default Settings
Press Menu/Set, 2 to change default settings for Copy mode. These settings will remain until you
change them again by pressing Menu/Set. Adjust the Copy Mode and Contrast and Paper Type
settings.
By pressing a number, you can adjust copy settings as shown in the following chart. Press
to move through the selections for each setting. Press Menu/Set to save your selection. Press Stop
—OR—Press to select the next setting you want to change.
Press Menu/Set, and 2.
or
AUTO
TEXT
1.COPY MODE
PHOTO
–
+
2.CONTRAST
3.PAPER TYPE
THIN
PLAIN
THICK
THICKER
is default
Copy Mode (Type of Document)
You can select the Copy resolution for your type of document. The default setting is AUTO, which
is used for documents that contain both text and photographs. TEXT is used for documents
containing only text. PHOTO is used for copying photographs.
1
2
Press Menu/Set, 2, 1.
Press or to choose the type of document (AUTO, TEXT or PHOTO), and then press
Menu/Set.
Press Stop—OR—Press
3
or
for additional settings.
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Copy Contrast
You can adjust copy contrast to make copies darker or lighter.
1
2
Press Menu/Set, 2, 2.
Press
to make a copy lighter—OR—Press
to make a copy darker, and then press
Menu/Set.
3
Press Stop—OR—Press
or
for additional settings.
Paper Type
You can use the following types of paper for copying. For the best print quality, select the type of
media that you use most often.
2
THIN (60-69 g/m )
For thin paper or transparency
2
PLAIN (70-95 g/m )
For ordinary plain paper
2
THICK (96-120 g/m )
THICKER (121-161 g/m )
For heavy weight paper or rough paper
For heavier weight paper, rough paper or bond paper
2
1
2
3
Press Menu/Set, 2, 3.
Press or to select your type of paper, and then press Menu/Set.
Press Stop—OR—Press or for additional settings.
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Using the machine as a Printer
Special Printing Features
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Windows Printing
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The dedicated printer driver for Microsoft Windows 95, 98, 98SE, Me, 2000 Professional and
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Windows NT Workstation Version 4.0 are available on the CD-ROM supplied with the MFC. You
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can easily install them into your Windows system using our installer program (see Quick Setup
Guide). The driver supports our unique compression mode to enhance printing speed in Windows
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applications, and allows you to set various printer settings including economy printing mode and
custom paper size.
Brother Resource Manager
The Brother Resource Manager application must be running for you to use the machine with your
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Windows computer. MFC Software Suite and the Printer Driver automatically load the Resource
Manager, as needed. The Resource Manager allows the single bi-directional Parallel port on the
machine to simulate a Communications port for scanning and to simulate a Parallel port for
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Windows GDI printing.
Enhanced Memory Management
The machine has its own Data Compression Technology, which automatically compresses graphic
data and downloads font data efficiently into the MFC’s memory. You can avoid memory errors and
print most full-page, 600 dpi graphic and text data, including larger fonts, with the machine’s
standard memory.
Printing From Your PC
Paper Tray
The machine’s paper tray can feed plain paper and transparencies. When the machine receives data
from your computer, it begins the print process by loading paper from the paper tray.
Select the print command from your PC.
Your PC sends a print command and data to the machine. The screen displays RECEIVING DATA.
If there are more pages, the machine begins to print the next page automatically.
You may select the proper paper source, paper size, and orientation in your
application software.
If your application software does not support your custom paper size, select the next larger paper
size. Then adjust the print area by changing the right and left margins in your application software.
When you use labels, envelopes, card stock or thicker paper, be sure to use
the manual feed slot.
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Two-Sided Printing (Manual Duplexing)
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The supplied printer driver for Windows 95, 98, 98SE, Me and for Windows NT Workstation
Version 4.0 enables manual duplex printing. (For more information, see the Help screen for the
printer driver.)
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The machine prints all the even-numbered pages on one side of the paper first. Then, the Windows
driver instructs you (with a pop-up message) to reinsert the paper. Before reinserting the paper,
straighten it well, or you may get a paper jam. Very thin or very thick paper is not recommended.
Please ensure that after making the first print of your “DUPLEX PRINT JOB” the
printed sheet goes into the paper tray face-up. Please note the correct orientation,
as in the diagram.
When you use the manual duplex function, it is possible that a paper jam
may occur or the printer quality might not be satisfactory.
Manual Feed Slot
The machine has a manual feed slot above the paper tray. You can load envelopes and special print
Use the manual feed slot to print or copy on labels, envelopes, card stock or thicker paper. (See
If you use labels and envelopes, they must be of a type suitable for use with a laser
printer. If you use incorrect types it is possible to damage or contaminate the drum
surface and cause printing problems.
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Loading One Sheet of Paper
You do not have to choose manual feed in the Setup dialog box of your printer driver. Insert the sheet
of paper for Portrait (vertical) or Landscape (horizontal), with the side you wish to print on face up
in the manual feed slot.
1
2
Align the paper at the centre of the manual feed slot, and be sure to insert the paper into the
manual feed slot until the front edge of the paper touches the paper feed roller.
Adjust the paper guide of the manual feed slot to the width of the paper you’re using.
Loading more than One Sheet of Paper
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1
Open the Setup dialog box of the Windows printer driver and select Manual Feed in the Paper
Source section. Follow Steps 1 and 2 above to load the first page. The machine starts printing
automatically.
2
3
After the first page is printed, the screen displays:
Insert the next sheet of paper to resume printing.
Repeat Step 2 until you have finished printing.
If you do not select manual paper feed, and insert a page in the manual feed slot,
the machine will load the first page from the manual feed slot and subsequent
pages from the paper tray.
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Printing on Thicker Paper and Card Stock
When the rear cover is lifted up, the machine has a straight paper path from the manual feed slot to
the rear of the printer. Use this paper feed and output method when you want to print on envelopes,
thicker paper or card stock.
1
2
3
Select manual feed mode in the printer driver.
Send the print data as usual.
Lift up the rear cover of the machine.
4
5
Adjust the manual feed paper guides to the width of the paper you are using.
Insert a single sheet of paper into the manual feed slot until the front edge touches the paper feed
rollers. Let go of the paper as the machine pulls it into position.
6
7
After the machine ejects the printed page, return to Step 5 to insert the next sheet of paper. The
machine will wait until you insert the next sheet of paper. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 for each page to
be printed.
When you have finished printing, close the rear cover of the machine.
To prevent the possibility of transparencies smudging as they stack in the output
bin, remove each transparency after it exits.
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Face Down Output Bin
The machine ejects paper with printed surfaces face down into the output bin in the front of the
machine. Pull out the output bin extension to support the printed pages.
To prevent the possibility of transparencies smudging as they stack in the output
bin, remove each transparency after it exits.
Reset Key
Press this key to clear data from the memory.
Simultaneous Printing
The machine can print data from your computer while scanning information into the computer.
However, when the machine is copying, it pauses the PC printing operation, and resumes when
copying is complete.
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Printer Menu Functions
Printing the Internal Font List
You can print a list of the machine’s internal (or resident) fonts to see how each font looks before
you select it.
1
2
3
Press Menu/Set, 3, 1, 1.
Press Copy. The machine prints the list.
Press Stop.
Printing the Print Configuration List
You can print a list of current settings for the printer.
1
2
3
Press Menu/Set, 3, 1, 2.
Press Copy. The machine prints the settings.
Press Stop.
Restoring Factory Default Settings
You can return the machine to original factory settings. Permanent fonts are restored, macros in the
temporary settings are cleared. You can change user settings using the Remote Printer Console
program.
1
Press Menu/Set, 3, 2. The screen displays
1.RESET 2.QUIT
2
3
Please choose 1 to restore the factory setting—OR—Press 2 to exit without making a change.
Press Stop.
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Acceptable Paper
To achieve high quality printing using the machine, it’s very important to select the right kind of
paper.
Paper Type
Paper Size
Upper Tray & Lower Cut sheet
Tray
A4, Letter, Legal, ISO B5, A5, ISO B6, A6 (for Upper
Tray Only), Executive
Manual Feed Slot:
Cut sheet
A4, Letter, Legal, B5(JIS/ISO), A5, B6 (JIS/ISO), A6,
Executive, Custom size
70-216 x 116-356 mm (2.75-8.5 x 4.57-14 inches)
Envelopes
Post Card
DL, C5, COM-10, Monarch
—
Labels and
A4, Letter
Transparencies
Paper Capacity
Paper Tray:
Up to 27 mm (1.06 inches) in height (up to the mark) Approx.
250 sheets of 75g/m (20 lb), or 10 transparencies
2
2
Output Tray (in front of the
machine):
Approx. 150 sheets of 75 g/m (20 lb) A4/Letter paper
Paper Specification for the Paper Tray
Cut Sheet
2
Basis Weight
Caliper
60 to 105 g/m (16 to 28 lb)
0.08 to 0.13 mm (0.003 to 0.005 inches)
4% to 6% by weight
Moisture Content
Smoothness
100 to 250 (Sheffield)
Manual Feed Slot:
Cut Sheet
Envelope
2
2
Basis Weight
Caliper
60 to 161 g/m
(16 to 43 lb)
75 to 90 g/m
(20 to 24 lb)
0.08 to 0.2 mm
0.084 to 0.14 mm
(0.003 to 0.008 inches)
(0.003 to 0.005 inches)
Moisture Content
Smoothness
4% to 6% by weight
100 to 250 (Sheffield)
4% to 6% by weight
100 to 250 (Sheffield)
Recommended paper types:
Plain Paper:
Xerox Premire 80
Transparency:
Label:
3M CG3300 for laser printers or equivalent
Avery laser label L7163
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4
Printer Driver Settings
(For Windows Only)
Using the Brother MFC-9760 Printer Driver
A Printer Driver is software that translates data from the format used by a computer into the format
required by a particular printer, using a printer command language or page description language.
The printer drivers are on the supplied CD-ROM. The latest printer driver can also be downloaded
from the Brother Solutions Centre at http://solutions.brother.com
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Features in the Printer Driver (For Windows 95/98/Me and
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Windows NT 4.0 Users)
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The screens shown in this section are from Windows 98. The screens on your
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PC may vary depending on your Windows Operating System.
For more detailed information, please see the on-line Help in the printer driver.
You can also change settings by clicking the illustration on the left side of the tab screen.
Basic Tab
1
2
3
1. Select the Paper Size, Multiple Page and Orientation.
2. Select number of Copies and Media Type.
3. Select Paper Source, First Page and Other Pages.
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Paper Size
From the drop-down box select the Paper Size you are using.
Multiple Page
The Multiple Page selection can reduce the image size of a page allowing multiple pages to be
printed on one sheet of paper or enlarging the image size for printing one page on multiple sheets of
paper.
Ex. 4 in 1
Ex. 1 in 2x2 pages
Border Line
When printing multiple pages on one sheet with the Multiple Page feature you can select to have a
solid border, dash border or no border around each page on the sheet.
Orientation
Orientation selects the position of how your document will be printed (Portrait or Landscape).
Landscape
Portrait
Copies
The Copies selection sets the number of copies that will be printed.
Collate
The collate selection is active if more than one copy is selected. With the collate check box selected,
one complete copy of your document will be printed and then repeated for the number of copies you
selected. If the collate check box is not selected then each page will be printed for all the copies
selected before the next page in the document is printed.
Collate box not checked
Collate box checked
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Media Type
You can use the following types of media in your printer. For the best print quality, select the type
of media that you wish to use.
Plain Paper
Thin Paper
Thick Paper
Thicker Paper
Bond Paper
Transparencies
When using ordinary plain paper, select Plain Paper. When using heavier weight paper, envelopes
or rough paper select Thick Paper or Thicker Paper. For bond paper, select Bond Paper and for OHP
transparencies, select Transparencies.
Paper Source
First Page
The First Page selection sets the source of where the 1st page of your document will feed paper.
Auto Select
Will feed the 1st page from the first tray available that has the paper
Tray1
Feeds the 1st page from Tray1.
Tray2 (Option)
Manual
Feeds the 1st page from the optional Tray 2.
Feeds the 1st page from the Manual Feed Slot.
If you choose Tray 1, Tray 2 or Manual the tray you select will be highlighted on the driver screen.
Other Pages
Feeds the remaining pages of your document from the selected source.
Same as First page
Tray 1
Tray 2 (Option)
Manual
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Print Quality
Resolution
You can change the resolution as follows:
300 dpi
600 dpi
Toner Save
You can save running costs by turning on the Toner Save Mode, which reduces the print density.
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Print Setting (For Windows 95/98/98SE/Me Users Only)
Print Setting is used for optimizing your print quality for the type of document being printed (Photos,
Graphics or Scanned Images). When you choose Auto (Recommended), the printer automatically
prints with the most suitable print settings.
With the Print Setting set to Manual, you can change the Brightness, Contrast and Graphics
Quality options manually.
Duplex Printing
Choosing the Duplex Printing icon displays the Manual Duplex features available.
Manual Duplex
Check the Manual Duplex box and there are six types of duplex directions available for each
orientation. In this mode, the machine prints all the even numbered pages first. Then the printer
driver stops and shows the instructions required to re-install the paper. When you click OK the odd
numbered pages are printed.
Binding Offset
Check the Binding Offset option, you can specify the offset value of the binding side in inches or
millimetres (0 – 8 inches) [0 – 203.2 mm].
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Watermark
You can place a logo or text into your document as a Watermark by using a bitmap file as your source
file or select one of the preset Watermarks.
Print Watermark
The Print Watermark feature offers printing choices of:
On all pages
On first page only
From second page
Custom
In background
With the In background feature checked the Watermark will print behind your document on the
page. If this feature is not checked then the Watermark will print on top of your document.
You can change the size and the Position of the Watermark on the page by selecting the Watermark
and clicking the Edit button. If you want to add a new Watermark, click the New button and select
Text or Bitmap from the Watermark Style.
Watermark Text
Enter your Watermark Text into the Text Box and select the Font, Size, Darkness and Style.
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Watermark Bitmap
Enter the file name and location of your bitmap image in the File box or Browse for the file location.
You can also set the scaling size of the image.
Position
The position settings offer controls on where the Watermark can be positioned on the page.
Page Setting
You can change the print size of your document with the Scaling feature.
1. Check Off if you want to print the document as it appears on your screen.
2. Check Fit to Paper Size, if your document has an unusual size, or if you have only the standard
size paper.
3. Check the Free box if you want to reduce or enlarge the output.
You can also use the Mirror Print or Reverse Print feature for your page setting.
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Device Options
Set one of the following Printer Functions:
•
•
•
Quick Print Setup
Administrator (For Windows 95/98/98SE/Me Users Only)
Print Date & Time
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Quick Print Setup
The Quick Print Setup feature allows you to quickly select driver settings. To view settings, simply
click your mouse button on the task tray icon. This feature can be set to ON or OFF from the Device
Options section.
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Administrator (For Windows 95/98/98SE/Me Users Only)
The administrator selection permits the Copy, Scaling and Watermark features to be locked and
Password protected.
Record your password and keep it in a safe place for future reference. If you forget
your password these settings can not be accessed.
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Print Date & Time
When enabled the Print Date and Time feature will automatically print the date and time on your
document from your computers system clock.
Click the Setting button to change the Date and Time Format, Position and Font. To include a
background with the Date and Time select Opaque. When Opaque is selected you can set the
Darkness of the Date and Time background by changing the percentage.
The Date and Time indicated in the selection box represents the format that will
be printed. The actual Date and Time printed on your document is automatically
retrieved from the settings of your computer.
Accessories Tab
The Accessories Tab includes the settings for configuring the printer driver for what size paper is
being used for each paper source. This tab also installs any additional options into the driver settings.
Paper Source Setting
To configure the paper size for each paper source, highlight the source from the Paper Source
Setting list. Select the Paper Size from the pull-down box and click Update. (The Paper Source
Setting is used when selecting Auto Select in the Basic Tab.)
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Default Source
The Default Source allows you to choose which paper source will be used when the paper size of
the document being sent does not match the Paper Source Settings.
Available Options
In order to access the optional 2nd paper tray the option must be installed in the driver. Highlight the
model number from the Available Options list and click Add. The optional tray will then be listed
in the Installed box, Paper Source Setting list and the screen illustration will display the 2nd tray.
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Support Tab
The Support Tab provides driver version information and setting information. In addition there are
links to the Brother Solution Centre and Driver Update Web sites.
Brother Solutions Centre
The Brother Solutions Centre is a Web site offering information about your Brother product
including FAQ’s, User Guides, Driver updates and Tips for using the machine.
Web Update
Web Update checks the Brother web site for updated drivers and automatically downloads and
updates the driver on your computer.
Check Setting
The Check Setting selection displays a list of your current drivers settings.
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Features in the Printer Driver (For Windows 2000)
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The Windows 2000 printer driver utilizes Microsoft’s uni-driver architecture. The following
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section describes the driver features and selections available for Windows 2000.
General Tab
Printing Preferences
In the General tab, click the Printing Preferences... button to access the Layout tab.
Layout Tab
Orientation
Orientation selects the position of how your document will be printed (Portrait or Landscape).
Landscape
Portrait
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Pages Per Sheet
You can select 1, 2, 4, 6, 9 or 16 pages to be printed on one sheet of paper. The image of each page
will be reduced as needed to fit on the paper.
2 in 1
4 in 1
Paper/Quality Tab
Tray Selection
Paper Source
Possible paper sources are: Automatically Select, Auto, Upper Paper Tray, Lower Paper Tray
(optional paper tray) and Manual Feed Slot.
When Automatically Select is chosen the machine automatically will choose the tray with the
appropriate size of paper.
The paper size for each paper source must be set in the Device Settings tab for
the Automatically Select feature to work properly.
The Auto option is for machines that can automatically detect the size of paper that is loaded in
the paper source; Auto is not active for the machine.
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Media
For the best print quality, select the type of media you are using:
Regular
Thick Paper
Thicker Paper
Transparency
When using ordinary plain paper, select Regular. When using heavier weight paper, envelopes, or
rough paper, select Thick Paper or Thicker Paper. For OHP transparencies, select Transparency.
Advanced Options
Click the Advanced... button in the Paper/Quality tab to access the screen below:
Paper/Output
Paper Size—Select the paper size of the document you are printing. This size should be the same as
the paper size that is set in your application software.
Copy Count—Type the number of copies you want.
Graphic
Print Quality—You can change the resolution as follows:
600 x 600 dots per inch
300 x 300 dots per inch
Document Options
Advanced Printing Features—You can Enable or Disable Advanced Printing Features from this
selection. If you disable it, Page Order, Pages Per Sheet, Copy and Collate will be disabled.
Halftoning—This selection is for changing the dither pattern to achieve the best print results when
printing graphics. The choices are as follows:
Auto Select
Super Cell
Dither 6 x 6
Dither 8 x 8
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Device Settings Tab
Form To Tray Assignment
This selection assigns the paper size to each paper source. For auto paper selection (Automatically
Select) to work properly, the paper size set for each source must match the actual size of paper
loaded.
The available options are:
A4
A5
B5 (JIS)
Executive
Legal
Letter
Installable Options
Printer Memory—If you installed optional memory into the machine, you must select the correct
size of total memory in the machine for the driver to access the additional memory.
Lower Paper Tray—If an optional lower tray is installed, this selection must be set to ON to enable
access to the lower tray.
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5
Using the Windows®-Based Brother Control Centre
(For Windows Only)
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 feature does not work when scanning from the glass platen. 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.
If you want to scan the document from the glass platen, please use the TWAIN
The Brother Control Centre provides two categories of functions:
1. Scan directly to a file, E-mail, word processor or graphic application of choice
2. Copy functions.
AutoLoad the Brother Control Centre
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The Control Centre is initially configured to automatically load each time Windows is started.
When the Control Centre is loaded, the Control Centre
icon will appear in the task bar. If you
don’t want the Control Centre to load automatically, you can turn off AutoLoad.
If the Control Centre
icon does not appear in your taskbar, you will have to
launch this software. From the Start menu, select Programs, PaperPort, and
then double-click Brother SmartUI PopUp.
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How to Turn Off AutoLoad
1
2
Left click the Control Centre
icon and click Show.
When the Control Centre main screen appears, left click on the Configuration
Control Centre button. A dialog box with a check box labelled “AutoLoad Pop-up” will
appear:
3
Uncheck the AutoLoad Pop-Up option.
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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.
You can change a default application by right clicking on any of the scan buttons in the Control
Centre and selecting a different application. For example, you can change a scan button from
MS Word
to MS Word Pad
by changing the application that is
listed for the Word Processor.
Scanning Operations
Scan to File—allows you to scan directly to a disk file with two mouse clicks. You can change the
file type, destination directory and file name, as needed.
Scan to E-mail—enables you, with just two mouse clicks, to scan a picture or text document directly
into an E-mail application as a standard attachment. You have the option of selecting the file type
and resolution for the attachment.
Scan to Word Processor—enables you to scan a text document, run ScanSoft TextBridge OCR and
insert the text original (not graphic image) into a word processing file with just two mouse clicks.
You have the option of selecting the destination word processing program, such as Word Pad, MS
Word, Word Perfect, etc.
Scan to Graphic Application—allows you to scan an image directly into any graphic viewer/editor
application. You can select the destination application, such as MS Paint or Corel PhotoPaint.
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Copy Operations
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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.
Scanner Settings
When the Pop-Up screen is displayed, you can access the Scanner Settings window.
Click the Configuration
icon at the top right of the Brother Control Centre screen—OR—
Click the Modify Settings… button on any of the Configuration screens.
Global Settings
AutoLoad Pop-Up—Click this checkbox if you want Brother Control Centre to load when you boot
your computer.
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Setting Up the Scanner Configurations
The Pop-Up application stores eight different scanning modes. Each time you scan a document, you
will choose the most appropriate scanning mode from the following:
Faxing, Filing and Copying
Text for OCR
Photos
Photos (High Quality)
Photos (Quick Scan)
Custom
Draft Copy
Fine Copy
Each mode has its own set of stored settings. You can keep the factory default settings or change
them at any time:
Resolution—Select the scanning resolution you most frequently use.
Colour Mode—From the pull-down list.
Scan Size—From the pull-down list.
Brightness—Slide the adjuster from 0% to 100%
Contrast—Slide the adjuster from 0% to 100%
Click OK to save your changes. If you make a mistake or later decide to return to the original default
setting, just click the Restore Defaults button when the scanning mode is displayed.
To access the Scanner Configurations screen:
1
2
Insert the document face up in the ADF.
Right-click the appropriate Control Centre button to display Configurations, then click it. The
configuration screen for that Control Centre button will appear.
3
To save your settings, press the OK button—OR—To return to the factory default settings,
press the Restore Defaults button.
Perform an Operation from the Brother Control Centre Screen
If you see this screen it means you left-clicked a button in the Brother Control Centre window
without first placing a document in the ADF.
Place the document in the Brother machine’s ADF, then click OK to return to the Brother Control
Centre screen.
If you want to scan the document from the glass platen, please use the TWAIN
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Scan to File
Scanner Settings
From the pull-down list, select the scanning mode that is appropriate for the type of file: Faxing,
Filing and Copying; Text for OCR; Photos; Photos (High Quality); Photos (Quick Scan); Custom;
Draft Copy or Fine Copy.
To change any of the settings for that mode, click the Modify Settings… button.
Destination Folder
PaperPort Folder—Select this checkbox to scan the document into your PaperPort folder.
Other Folder—Select this checkbox, to scan the document 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)
PaperPort 4.0 Files (*.MAX)
PaperPort 3.0 Files (*.MAX)
Windows Bitmap (*.BMP)
PC Paintbrush (*.PCX)
Multi-page PCX (*.DCX)
JPEG Image Files (*.JPG)
TIFF-Uncompressed (*.TIF)
TIFF Group 4 (*.TIF)
TIFF Class F (*.TIF)
Multi-Page TIFF-Uncompressed (*.TIF)
Multi-Page TIFF Group 4 (*.TIF)
Multi-Page TIFF Class F (*.TIF)
PDF Files (*.PDF)
Portable Network Graphics (*.PNG)
FlashPix (*.FPX)
HFX Fax Files (*.HFX)
To Search your system for the directory and folder you want, click the Browse… button. Click OK
to save your settings.
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Scan to E-mail
Scanner Settings
From the pull-down list, select the scanning mode that is appropriate for the type of file: Faxing,
Filing and Copying; Text for OCR; Photos; Photos (High Quality); Photos (Quick Scan); Custom;
Draft Copy or Fine Copy.
To change any of the settings for that mode, click the Modify Settings… button.
E-mail Application
E-mail Application—From the pull-down list, select your E-mail application.
E-mail Settings—Click the E-Mail Settings… button to set up links.
The Link Preferences window will appear:
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File Attachments
Do not convert files—Click this checkbox if you do not want to change the file type of attachments.
The Conversion Options will not be available (greyed).
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.
Conversion Options
Format
Combine all files into one file when possible—Click this checkbox to combine all files of the same
type into one file.
Convert non-image files to colour—Click this checkbox to convert all files that have been
processed through OCR to colour.
Show QuickSend Menu
Click this checkbox if you want the Select QuickSend Recipient window to be displayed when you
choose Scan to E-mail. This feature works only with MAPI type E-mail applications, such as
Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Outlook and Eudora.
QuickSend List
You can create a list of E-mail names and addresses for quick selection.
Click the New button to add a name(s) to your QuickSend list. Your E-mail phone book listing is
displayed, so you can select stored names or create new ones:
Highlight the name(s) you want to add to your list, click the User button, then click OK to return to
the Link Preferences window.
From the Link Preferences window, you can remove a name from the QuickSend list, by
highlighting the name and clicking the Delete button.
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Scan to Word Processor
Scanner Settings
From the pull-down list, select the scanning mode that is appropriate for the type of file: Faxing,
Filing and Copying; Text for OCR; Photos; Photos (High Quality); Photos (Quick Scan); Custom;
Draft Copy or Fine Copy.
To change any of the settings for that mode, click the Modify Settings… button.
Word Processor
Word Processor—From the pull-down list, select the word processor you want to use.
Click the Link Settings… button to display a screen to set up a link to the version of OCR and
document format that you want to use:
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OCR Package—From the pull-down list, select TextBridge Classic OCR if you want to use the
OCR package that was installed with the Brother MFC Software Suite.
Click the OCR Settings… button to choose how the OCR application will read the pages you scan
into your word processor application.
The Preferences window will appear:
Select your setting and click OK.
Auto Orientation—Check this checkbox if you want your word processor application to
read the page as it is set up.
Decolumnized Output—Check this checkbox if you want your word processor application
to read across the entire page from left to right.
Document Format—From the pull-down list, select the file format you want to use for your word
processor or text documents.
User Defined Button
Scanner Settings
From the pull-down list, select the scanning mode that is appropriate for the type of file: Faxing,
Filing and Copying; Text for OCR; Photos; Photos (High Quality); Photos (Quick Scan); Custom;
Draft Copy or Fine Copy.
To change any of the settings for that mode, click the Modify Settings… 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.
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Copy
Scanner Settings
From the pull-down list, select the scanning mode that is appropriate for the type of file: Faxing,
Filing and Copying; Text for OCR; Photos; Photos (High Quality); Photos (Quick Scan); Custom;
Draft Copy or Fine Copy.
To change any of the settings for that mode, click the Modify Settings… button.
Copy Settings
Brother MFC9760
Copies—Enter the number of copies you want to print.
To change the copy options, click the Copy Options… button.
Click the OK button to save your Copy settings.
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Using ScanSoft™ PaperPort® for Brother and ScanSoft™ TextBridge®
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®
ScanSoft Paper Port for Brother is a document management application. You will use PaperPort
®
to view scanned documents. PaperPort has a sophisticated, yet easy-to-use, filing system that will
help you organize your documents. It allows you to combine or “stack” documents of different
®
®
formats for printing or filing. PaperPort can be accessed through the PaperPort program group.
™
®
™
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The complete ScanSoft PaperPort User’s Guide, including ScanSoft TextBridge OCR, is in
the Manuals section on the CD-ROM. This chapter is only an introduction to the basic operations.
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®
™
When you install MFC Software Suite, ScanSoft PaperPort for Brother and ScanSoft
®
TextBridge OCR are installed with it automatically.
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™
®
To Uninstall PaperPort and ScanSoft TextBridge
Select Start, Settings, Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs and the
®
Install/Uninstall tab. Select PaperPort from the list and click the Add/Remove
button.
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Viewing Items in ScanSoft PaperPort for Brother
®
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 the
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PaperPort Desktop. You can see PaperPort items (MAX files) and non-PaperPort items (files
created using other applications).
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Non-PaperPort items include an icon that indicates the application that was used to create the item;
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a non-PaperPort item is represented by a small rectangular thumbnail and not an actual image.
®
Page View displays a close-up of a single page and you can open a PaperPort item by double-
clicking on it. As long as you have the appropriate application on your computer to display it, you
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can also double-click a non-PaperPort item to open it.
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Desktop View displays items
as thumbnails
Page View displays each item
as a full page
Organizing Your Items in Folders
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PaperPort has an easy-to-use filing system for organizing your items. The filing system consists of
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folders and items that you select to view in Desktop View. An item can be a PaperPort item or a
®
non-PaperPort item:
Folders are arranged in a “tree” structure in the Folder View. You use this pane to select folders
and view their items in Desktop View.
You can simply drag and drop an item onto a folder. When the folder is highlighted, release the
mouse button and the item is stored in that folder.
Folders can be “nested”—that is, stored in other folders.
When you double-click a folder, its items (both PaperPort MAX files and other files) appear
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on the Desktop.
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You can also use Windows Explorer to manage the folders and items shown in Desktop View.
Links to Many Other Applications
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PaperPort automatically recognizes many other applications on your computer and creates a
“working link” to them. The Link Bar at the bottom of Desktop view shows icons of those linked
applications. To use a link, drag an item onto one of the icons to start the application represented by
®
the icon. This sample Link Bar shows several applications with links to PaperPort .
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If PaperPort does not automatically recognize one of the applications on your computer, you can
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manually create a link using the Create New Link command. (See PaperPort Help for more
information about creating new links.)
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Using ScanSoft TextBridge OCR
(Converting Image Text to Text You Can Edit)
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Software by:
ScanSoft
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ScanSoft TextBridge OCR is automatically installed when you install PaperPort on your
computer.
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PaperPort can quickly convert the text on a PaperPort item (which is really just a picture of the
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text) into text that you can edit with a word processing application. PaperPort uses the optical
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character recognition application ScanSoft TextBridge , which comes with PaperPort —OR—
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PaperPort uses your application if it is already on your computer. You can convert the entire item,
or by using the Copy As Text command, you can select only a portion of the text to convert.
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Dragging an item onto a word-processing link icon starts PaperPort ’s built-in OCR application, or
you can use your own OCR application.
Importing Items from Other Applications
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In addition to scanning items, you can bring items into PaperPort in a variety of ways and convert
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them to PaperPort (MAX) files in several different ways:
Print to the Desktop View from another application, such as Microsoft Excel.
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Import files saved in other file formats, such as Windows Bitmap (BMP) or Tag Image File
Format (TIFF).
Exporting Items in Other Formats
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You can export or save PaperPort items in several popular file formats. You can export formats
BMP, PCX, DCX, JPG, TIF, PDF, PNG, FPX, HFX, or self-viewing. For example, you could create
a file for an Internet Web site and export it as a JPEG file. Web pages often use JPEG files for
displaying images.
Exporting an Image File
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1
Select the Export command from the File pull-down menu in the PaperPort window. The
Export ‘XXXXX’ As dialog box will be displayed.
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3
Select the drive and directory where you want to store the file.
Enter the new file name and choose the file type or select a name from the File Name text box.
(You can scroll through the Directories and File Name listing for prompting.)
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Select the OK button to save your file, or Cancel to return to the PaperPort without saving it.
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Accessing the Scanner
To choose TWAIN_32 Brother MFL Pro Colour as your scanner driver, select it under the “Select
scanner”—OR—“Select source” option in your software.
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From the PaperPort window, select Acquire from the File drop-down menu or select the TWAIN
or Scan button. The Scanner Setup dialog box will appear:
Scanning a Document into your PC
1
2
Insert the document face up in the ADF, or face down on the glass platen.
Adjust the following settings, if needed, in the Scanner Setup window:
Resolution
Scan Type (Black & White, Gray [Error Diffusion], True Gray, 256 Colour,
24 bit Colour, 24 bit Colour (fast))
Brightness
Contrast
Size
3
Select the Start button from the Scanner window.
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When scanning is completed, close the scanner window. The PaperPort screen will appear showing
the image you scanned highlighted in red.
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Settings in the Scanner Window
Image
Resolution
Select the scanning resolution from the Resolution drop down list. Higher resolutions take more
memory and transfer time, but can achieve a finer scanned image.
Scan Type
Black & White: Set the Scan Type to Black & White for text or line art. For photographic images,
set the Scan Type to Grey (Error Diffusion) or True Grey.
Grey (Error Diffusion): is used for documents that contain photographic images or graphics. (Error
Diffusion is a method for creating simulated grey images by placing black dots in a specific matrix
instead of true grey dots.)
True Grey: also is used for documents containing photographic images or graphics. This mode is
more exact because it uses up to 256 shades of grey. It requires the most memory and longest transfer
time.
Colours: Choose either 256 Colour, which scans up to 256 colours, 24 Bit colour which scans up to
16.8 million colours. Although using 24 Bit colour creates an image with the most accurate colours,
the image file will be approximately three times larger than a file created with 256 Colour.
Brightness
Adjusting the brightness settings to obtain the best image. The MFC Software Suite 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. You can also type a value in the box to set the settings.
If the scanned image is too light, set a lower brightness value and scan the document again.
If the image is too dark, set a higher brightness value and scan the document again.
Contrast
The contrast setting is adjustable only when you have selected one of the Scan Type settings, but it
is not available when Black & White is selected as the Scan Type.
Increasing the contrast level (by dragging the slidebar to the right) emphasizes dark and light areas
of the Image, while decreasing the contrast level (by dragging the slidebar to the left) reveals more
detail in grey areas. Instead of using the slidebar, you can type a value in the box to set the contrast.
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Custom
Size
Set the Size to one of the following:
Letter (8 1/2 x 11 inches)
A4 (210 x 297 mm)
Legal (8 1/2 x 14 inches)
A5 (148 x 210 mm)
B5 (182 x 257 mm)
Executive (7 1/4 x 10 1/2 inches)
Business Card (60 x 90 mm)
Custom (User adjustable from 0.35 x 0.35 inches to 8.5 x 14 inches)
After you select a custom size, you can adjust the scanning area further by using the left mouse
button to drag the dotted outline of the scanning area. This is required when you want to crop an
image when scanning.
Business Card Size
To scan business cards, select the Business Card (60 x 90 mm) size setting and place the business
card at the centre of the glass platen.
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.
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PreScanning an Image
PreScanning allows you to scan an image quickly at a low resolution. A thumbnail version of the
image will appear in the Scanning Area. This is only a preview of the image so you can see how it
will look. The PreScan button is used to preview an image for cropping any unwanted portions from
the image. When you are satisfied with the preview, select the Start button to scan the image.
1
2
Insert the document face up in the ADF, or face down on the glass platen.
Select the PreScan button:
The entire document will be scanned into the PC and will appear in the Scanning Area of the
Scanner window.
You can crop
the prescanned
image
3
To crop a portion of the document to be scanned, drag any side or corner of the dotted outline in
the Scanning Area with the left mouse button. Adjust the dotted outline until it surrounds only
the portion of the document you wish to scan.
4
5
Insert the document face up in the ADF, again, if you use the ADF in Step 1.
Adjust the settings for Resolution, Scan Type, Brightness, Contrast, and Size in the Scanner
Setup window, as needed.
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7
Select the Start button.
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In the PaperPort window, use the options available in the Markups pull-down menu and the
Crop option in the Options pull-down menu to refine the image.
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Using the Brother MFC with a New Power Macintosh G3, G4 or iMac /iBook
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Set up Your USB Equipped Apple
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Macintosh G3,G4 or iMac /iBook with
Mac OS 8.5/8.5.1/8.6/9.0/9.0.4/9.1
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Before you can connect the machine to your Macintosh , you must purchase a
USB cable that is no longer than 6 feet (1.8 meters).
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To work with the machine, your USB-Equipped Apple Macintosh must be set up with Mac OS
8.5/8.5.1/8.6/9.0/9.0.4/9.1. (The Brother Scanner Driver works only with Mac OS 8.6/9.0/9.0.4/9.1.)
Using Brother Printer Driver with your
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Apple Macintosh
To select the Printer:
1
From the Apple menu, open the Chooser.
2
Click the HL-1200/MFL Pro icon. On the right side of the Chooser, click the printer to which
you want to print. Close the Chooser.
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To print the document:
3
From your Macintosh application software, click File menu and select Page Setup. You can
change the settings for Paper Size, Orientation and Scaling, then click OK.
4
From application software, click File menu and select Print. Click Print to start printing.
If you want to change Copies, Pages, Resolution, Paper Source and Media
Type, select your settings before clicking Print.
Option Setup allows you to change Duplex.
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Using Brother TWAIN Scanner Driver with
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Your Apple Macintosh
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The Brother MFC Software Suite includes a TWAIN Scanner driver for Macintosh . This
Macintosh TWAIN Scanner driver can be used with applications that support the TWAIN
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specification.
Accessing the Scanner
Run your Macintosh TWAIN-compliant application software. The first time you use the Brother
Twain driver, set it as default by choosing the Select Source. Afterwards, for each document you
scan choose Acquire Image or select Scan. The scanner setup dialog box will appear.
Scanning a Document into Your Macintosh G3, G4 or
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iMac /iBook
1
2
Insert the document face up in the ADF, or face down on the glass platen, again.
Adjust the following settings, if needed, in the scanner setup dialog box:
Resolution
Colour Type
Brightness
Contrast
Scanning Area
3
Click Start.
When scanning is finished, the image will appear in your graphics application.
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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.
Colour Type
Black & White—Set the Colour Type to Black & White for text or line art. For photographic images,
set the Colour Type to Grey (Error diffusion) or True Grey.
Grey (Error Diffusion)—is used for documents that contain photographic images or graphics. (Error
Diffusion is a method for creating simulated grey images by placing black dots in a specific matrix
instead of true grey dots.)
True Grey—also is used for documents containing photographic images or graphics. This mode is
more exact because it uses up to 256 shades of grey. It requires the most memory and longest transfer
time.
Colours: Choose either 8 Bit Color, which scans up to 256 colours or 24 Bit Color which scans up
to 16.8 million colours. Although using 24 Bit Color creates an image with the most accurate
colours, the image file will be approximately three times larger than a file created with 8 Bit Colour.
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Scanning Area
Set the Size to one of the following:
Letter (8.5 x 11 inches)
A4 (210 x 297 mm)
Legal (8.5 x 14 inches)
A5 (148 x 210 mm)
B5 (182 x 257 mm)
Executive (7.25 x 10.5 inches)
Business Card (90 x 60 mm)
Custom (User adjustable from 0.35 x 0.35 inches to 8.5 x 14 inches)
After you choose a custom size, you can adjust the scanning area. Click and hold the mouse button
as you drag the mouse to crop the image.
Width:
Enter the width of the custom size.
Length: Enter the length of the custom size.
Business Card Size
To scan business cards, select the Business Card size setting (90 x 60 mm), and then place the
business card at the centre of the glass platen.
When scanning photographs or other images for use in a word processor or other graphics
application, it is a good idea to try different settings for the Contrast, Mode and Resolution to
determine which settings look best.
Adjust Image
Brightness
Adjust the brightness settings to obtain the best image. The Brother TWAIN Scanner driver offers
100 brightness settings (-50 to 50). The default value is 0, representing an “average” setting.
You can set the brightness level by dragging the slidebar to the right to lighten the image or to the
left to darken the image. You can also type a value in the box to set the setting. Click OK.
If the scanned image is too light, set a lower brightness value and scan the document again.
If the image is too dark, set a higher
brightness value and scan the document
again.
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Contrast
The contrast setting is adjustable only when you have selected one of the grey scale or colour
settings, but it is not available when Black & White is selected as the Colour Type.
Increasing the contrast level (by dragging the slidebar to the right) emphasizes dark and light areas
of the Image, while decreasing the contrast level (by dragging the slidebar to the left) reveals more
detail in grey areas. Instead of using the slidebar, you can type a value in the box to set the contrast.
Click OK.
PreScanning an Image
PreScanning allows you to scan an image quickly at a low resolution. A thumbnail version will
appear in the Scanning Area. This is only a preview of the image, so you can see how it will look.
The PreScan button is used to preview an image for cropping any unwanted portions from the
image. When you are satisfied with the preview, click Start to scan the image.
1
2
Insert the document face up in the ADF, or face down on the glass platen.
Click PreScan.
The entire document will be scanned into your Macintosh will appear in the Scanning Area of
the Scanner dialog box:
3
To scan a portion of the prescanned
image, click and drag the mouse to crop
it.
4
5
Insert document face up in the ADF again, if you use the ADF in Step 1.
Adjust the settings for Resolution, Colour Type, Brightness, Contrast, and Size in the
Scanner Setup dialog box, as needed.
6
7
Click Start.
This time only the selected area of the document will appear in the Scanning Area.
Use your application, software for editing and refining the image as usual.
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For DOS User
How to Use the machine with Your DOS Application Software
Before working with your application software that runs on DOS, check that the machine’s name
appears in the printer selection of your application software. If the machine is not listed, you must
install the printer driver that corresponds to HP LaserJet 5P’s emulations.
The following table shows the combination of printer driver and emulation mode. To get the most
out of this machine, you should install an HP printer driver in your application software.
Printer driver supported in your application
software
Emulation mode to be selected with the remote
printer console program
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HP LaserJet 5P
HP LaserJet 5P emulation mode
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Be sure to choose the proper printer driver in your application software.
Be sure the printing resolution is set to 600 dpi in your DOS application software.
What Does the Remote Printer Console Do?
The Remote Printer Console (RPC) is a utility program that can run in the DOS environment:
This program allows you to change various printer settings such as emulation, print quality, fonts,
page setup etc., from your computer screen. Since most DOS applications have a Printer Settings
menu that overrides the settings made by the RPC, you may not have to use this utility program. This
utility program is useful for application software that does not control the printer’s settings and
features.
Installing the Remote Printer Console
Before you install the program, make sure you have the following hardware and software to install
the program:
DOS
Version 3.3 or later
Monitor
Option
EGA/VGA or compatible
Mouse; the mouse driver must be installed.
(You can also operate the program with the keyboard.)
Follow these steps to install the remote printer console program:
1
2
Make sure the machine is connected to your computer.
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Start your computer and go to the DOS prompt. If you are in Windows , exit and return to the
DOS prompt.
3
4
Insert the Brother CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive (substitute your appropriate drive letter
for “X”).
At the DOS prompt (C:\>) type X: (X is the letter of your CD-ROM drive) and press Enter.
C:\>X:
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Type CD DOS and press Enter.
X:\>CD DOS
Type RPCSETUP and press Enter.
X:\DOS>RPCSETUP
Follow the instructions from the installer.
Running the Remote Printer Console Main Program
Type C:\DOS>RPCX and press the Enter key to start the Remote Printer Console main program.
The Main Screen will appear on your computer screen.
Do not use this program from a DOS window running under Windows.
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Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Error Messages
You may occasionally encounter a difficulty with the machine. If this happens, the machine often
identifies the problem and displays an error message. The list below explains the most common error
messages, in alphabetical order.
ERROR MESSAGE
CAUSE
ACTION
CHANGE DRUM SOON The drum unit is near the end of its If you have a print quality
life.
problem, replace the drum unit
with a new one.
The drum counter was not reset after 1. Open the front cover and press
a new drum was fitted.
Clear Settings.
2. Press 1 to reset.
CHANGE TONER
If the display shows CHANGE
TONER and at the same time the
Toner Empty LED on the control
panel flashes on and off, you can still
print. But the toner is depleted and
the machine is telling you that the
toner will soon run out.
Order a new toner cartridge now.
CHECK CASSETTE MFC cassette is not installed
Install cassette properly.
properly.
CHECK SCAN LOCK The scanner lock is locked.
Release the scanner lock lever and
press Stop.
CHECK PAPER
The machine is out of paper or paper Refill the paper or remove the
CHECK PAPER #1* is not properly loaded in the paper
paper and load it again.
CHECK PAPER #2* tray.
*With optional paper
tray
COOLING DOWN
The temperature of the drum unit or You must wait and allow the
toner cartridge is too hot. The machine to resume printing when
machine will pause its current print it is ready.
job and go into cooling down mode.
During the cooling down mode, you
will hear the cooling fan running
while the display on the machine
shows COOLING DOWN.
COVER OPEN
The front cover was not completely Open, then close the front cover.
closed.
MACHINE ERROR XX Machine has a mechanical problem. Turn off the power.
Then contact your Brother dealer
for service.
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ERROR MESSAGE
CAUSE
ACTION
OUT OF MEMORY The machine memory capacity has
(When the machine is been exceeded.
used as a printer.)
- Press Reset to delete data
remaining in the memory of
the machine.
- If you have installed the
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Windows driver, try again
after setting the True Type
mode to “Print as Graphics” in
the PRINT menu of your
application software.
- Reduce the print resolution or
reduce the complexity of your
document.
- Expand the printer memory
with the optional memory
board.
(When the machine is been exceeded.
used as a copier.)
PAPER JAM
machine. page 74.
PLS CLEAN DRUM The primary corona wire of drum unit Clean the primary corona wire of
is dirty.
PLS OPEN COVER A page, piece of paper or paper clip, Open the front cover and remove
etc. may be jammed inside the
machine.
the drum unit. If you see any
jammed paper or other item, gently
pull it out. Reinstall the drum unit,
then close the front cover. If the
error message remains, open and
close the front cover again. If the
machine cannot reset itself and
return to copy status prompt, it will
display MACHINE ERROR XX.
Then contact your Brother dealer
for service.
TONER EMPTY
Toner is used up and printing is not Replace the toner cartridge with a
possible, or toner cartridge is not
installed into the drum unit.
new one, or install the toner
cartridge into the drum unit. (See
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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
1
Remove any paper from the document feeder that
is not jammed.
2
3
4
5
Lift the ADF cover.
Pull the jammed document out to the left.
Close the ADF cover.
Press Stop.
ADF Cover
ADF Unit
Document Jam inside the ADF Unit
1
Remove any paper from the document feeder that is
not jammed.
2
3
4
5
6
7
Open the document cover.
Lift the ADF unit.
Pull the jammed document out to the right.
Close the ADF unit.
Close the document cover.
Press Stop.
Printer Jam or Paper Jam
Before you can clear a paper jam error, you must find out where the paper is stuck. Review the
following two types of printer jams and follow the instructions.
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Do not force the jammed paper from the paper tray because you may
damage the machine and cause toner to scatter on the next printed pages.
After you have used the machine, some internal parts of the machine are
extremely HOT! When you open the front or rear cover of the machine,
never touch the internal parts shown in the following picture.
HOT!
HOT!
Front view
Rear view
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Paper is Jammed in the Paper Tray
1
2
3
Pull the paper tray out of the machine.
Remove any crinkled sheets.
Adjust the guides inside the paper tray
according to the paper you are using.
4
5
Press down the paper to flatten it in the paper
tray.
Reinstall the paper tray.
Paper is Jammed near the Drum Unit
1
2
Open the front cover.
Remove the drum unit but do not force it if it cannot be removed easily. Instead, pull the edge
of the jammed paper from the paper tray.
3
4
5
Gently pull out the jammed paper.
Reinstall the drum unit.
Close the front cover.
Paper is Jammed in the Fuser Unit
1
2
Open the rear cover.
Pull out jammed paper. When you have to pull paper
out the back of the machine, the fuser may get dirty
with toner powder causing the next few printed
page(s) to look messy. Print a few copies of the test
page until the pages print clearly.
3
Close the rear cover.
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Difficulty with Operation
If you think there is a problem with the machine, check the table below and follow the
troubleshooting tips.
DIFFICULTY
SUGGESTIONS
General Printing Difficulties
The machine does not print. Make sure the machine is turned on. The toner cartridge and drum
unit are installed properly. The interface cable is securely connected
between the machine and computer. Check to see if LCD is showing
an error message.
The machine prints
unexpectedly or it prints
garbage.
Switch off. Make sure your application software is correctly set up
to use the machine by checking the primary settings in your
application software.
The machine prints the first Your computer is not recognizing the printer’s “input buffer full”
couple of pages correctly,
then some pages have text
missing.
signal. Please make sure you connect the printer cable correctly.
The machine cannot print full Reduce the printer resolution. Reduce the complexity of your
pages of a document. A OUT document and try again. Reduce the graphic quality or the number
OF MEMORY error
message occurs.
of font sizes within your application software. Expand the printer
My headers or footers appear Most laser printers have a restricted area that will not accept print.
when I view my document on Usually these are the first two lines and last two lines, leaves 62
the screen but do not show up printable lines. Adjust the top and bottom margins in your document
when I print them.
to allow for this.
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Windows Setup Printing Difficulties
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I cannot print from my
application software.
Make sure the Windows printer driver is installed and you select it
in your application software.
Software Difficulties
“MFC Connect Failure”
If the machine is not connected to your PC and you have loaded the
Brother software, the PC will show “MFC Connect Failure” each
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time you restart Windows . You can ignore this message or you can
turn it off by deselect the AutoLoad PopUp check box in the Brother
Paper Handling Difficulties
The machine does not load
paper. The LCD shows
Check to see if the CHECK PAPER or PAPER JAM message
appears on the LCD. If so, the paper tray may be out of paper. If it
CHECK PAPER or PAPER is empty, load a new stack of paper into the paper tray. If there is
JAM
paper in the paper tray, make sure it is straight. If the paper is curled,
you should straighten it. Sometimes it is helpful to remove the
paper, turn the stack over and put it back into the paper tray. Reduce
the amount of paper in the paper tray, then try again. Check the
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DIFFICULTY
SUGGESTIONS
Copy Quality Difficulties
Vertical streaks appear in
copies
Sometimes you may see vertical streaks on your copies. Either the
scanner or the primary corona wire for printing is dirty. Clean them
both.
Print Quality Difficulties
2
Printed pages are curled.
Thin Paper (60-69 g/m ) can cause this problem. Make sure you
select the Paper Type that suits the paper in your paper tray. (See
Printed pages are smeared.
Rough surfaces or thick media can cause “smeared pages”—OR—
“the toner to smear”. Make sure you select the correct Paper Type
Printouts are too dark or light Adjust the print conditions by setting the Print Density function, it
Printed pages contain white You may fix this by wiping the scanner windows with a clean soft
stripes.
shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with a new
one.
White Stripes or Faint Images
Printed pages are stained with Clean the machine’s interior and the primary corona wire of drum
home position. If after cleaning, you still see dark stripes or toner
stains and the display shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the
drum unit with a new one.
Dark Stripes or Toner Stains
Printed pages have white
spots in black text and
graphic areas.
Make sure that you use paper that meets the specifications. (See
cause the problem. If you still see white spots and the display shows
CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with a new one.
White Spots
Toner scatters and stains the Adjust the print conditions by setting the Print Density function.
printed page.
scattered toner and the display shows CHANGE DRUM SOON,
replace the drum unit with a new one.
Scattering Toner
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The whole page is printed
black.
Clean the machine’s interior and the primary corona wire of the
cause this problem. After cleaning, if the printed pages are still
black or the display shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the
drum unit with a new one. The drum unit may be damaged.
Black Page
Nothing is printed on the
page.
Make sure that the toner cartridge is not empty. If the toner cartridge
White page
Printed pages are marked
regular intervals.
Markings may disapu40ogTD (drisap2j.c0ed l -1.235s0-16.n2s 138.299 401.42rD 0
Example of Regular Marking
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Packing and Shipping the Machine
Whenever you transport the machine, use the packing materials that came with the machine. If you
do not pack the machine correctly, you could void your warranty.
1
Switch off the machine.
Do not turn off the machine until a print or copy job is finished.
2
3
Switch on the machine again. And leave it for 5 seconds.
Lock the scanner lock lever.
The blue scanner lock lever is on the left side of the machine. Press it backward to lock it.
Scanner Lock Lever
Lock Unlock
Damage caused to the machine by failure to lock the scanner lock lever
before moving and shipping will void your warranty.
4
Remove the drum unit assembly.
Remove the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. Leave the toner
cartridge installed in the drum unit.
Front Cover
Drum Unit
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5
Place the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly into the plastic bag and seal the bag
completely.
Plastic
Bag
Drum
Unit
Toner
Cartridge
6
7
8
9
Close the front cover. Put the front output bin extension into position.
Switch off and unplug the machine from the AC outlet.
Unplug the Parallel cable or USB cable from the machine.
Wrap the machine in the plastic bag and place it in the original carton with the original packing
material.
10 Place documents (manual, printed material and CD-ROM), drum unit and toner cartridge
assembly and power cord into the carton as shown below.
11 Close the carton and tape it shut.
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Regular Maintenance
You can keep the machine in optimum condition by cleaning it on a regular basis. It is a good idea
to clean the drum unit during this routine. Avoid using thinners or other organic solvents to clean the
machine and do not use water.
Cleaning the Scanner
Switch off and unplug the machine and lift the document cover. Clean the glass platen and white film
with isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free cloth.
White Film
Document
Cover
Glass
Platen
Lift the ADF unit. Clean the white roller, and the glass strip under the roller with isopropyl alcohol
on a lint-free cloth.
White Roller
Glass Strip
ADF Unit
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Cleaning the Printer
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Do not use isopropyl alcohol to remove dirt from the control panel. It may
cause a crack on the panel.
Do not use isopropyl alcohol to clean the scanner window or the toner
sensor.
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Do not touch the scanner window with your finger.
Handle the drum unit carefully as it contains toner. If toner scatters and
your hands or clothes get dirty, immediately wipe or wash it off with cold
water.
1
2
3
Switch off and unplug the machine.
Open the front cover.
Remove the drum unit assembly.
After you have used the machine, some internal parts of the machine are
extremely HOT! When you open the front cover of the machine, never touch
the shaded parts shown in the diagram below.
HOT!
Front view
4
Gently clean the scanner window with a clean soft dry cloth. Do not use isopropyl alcohol.
Scanner Window
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Cleaning the Drum Unit
We recommend you place the drum unit on a drop cloth or large piece of disposable paper to avoid
spilling and scattering toner.
1
2
Clean the primary corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the tab from right to left
several times.
Return the tab to the home position ( mark position) before reinstalling the drum unit.
Corona Wire
Tab
Home Position (
)
If you do not position the tab at the home position, printed pages may have
vertical stripes.
3
4
Close the front cover.
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Replacing the Toner Cartridge
The machine can print up to 6,000 pages using a high yield toner cartridge (TN-6600). When the
toner cartridge is running low, the display shows CHANGE TONER. The machine is supplied with
a standard toner cartridge (TN-6300) that must be replaced after approximately 3,000 pages. Actual
page count will vary depending on your average document type.
It is a good idea to keep a new toner cartridge ready for use when you see the toner low warning.
Discard the used toner cartridge according to local regulations. If you are not sure of them, consult
with Brother dealer for service. Be sure to seal the toner cartridge tightly so toner powder does not
spill out of the cartridge. When discarding used toner cartridges, keep them separate from domestic
garbage.
It is recommended that you clean the machine when you replace the toner.
Toner Empty Indicator
When the toner cartridge is running low, the display shows CHANGE TONER and the Toner
Empty LED on the control panel flashes on and off to indicate the toner is low.
The Toner Empty LED light stays on and the display shows TONER EMPTY to indicate that the
toner is empty. Once this indication appears, the machine will not resume printing until you have
installed a new toner cartridge.
Steps for Replacing Toner Cartridge
After you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine
will be extremely HOT! So, never touch the shaded parts shown in the
illustration below.
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1
Open the front cover and pull out the drum unit.
Place the drum unit on a drop cloth or large piece of disposable paper to avoid spilling and
scattering the toner.
2
Hold down the lock lever on the right and pull the toner cartridge out of the drum unit assembly.
Handle the toner cartridge carefully. If toner scatters on your hands or
clothes, immediately wipe it off or wash them with cold water.
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3
4
Unpack the new toner cartridge. Place the used toner cartridge into the aluminium bag and
discard it according to local regulations.
•
Wait to unpack the toner cartridge until immediately before you install it
into the machine. If a toner cartridge is left unpacked for a long period of
time, the toner life is shortened.
•
You can use only a genuine Brother toner cartridge (TN-6300 or TN-6600),
which is specially formulated to ensure top print quality. Using another
brand of toner cartridge may void the machine’s warranty.
Gently rock the toner cartridge from side to side five or six times.
Toner
Cartridge
5
Remove the protective cover.
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6
Install the new toner cartridge into the drum unit until it clicks into place.
Drum Unit
Toner Cartridge
7
Clean the primary corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the blue tab from right to
left several times. Return the blue tab to the home position before reinstalling the drum unit
assembly.
Tab
Corona Wire
Home Position (
)
8
Reinstall the drum unit into the machine and close the front cover.
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Drum Life Considerations for Your Brother Machine
Your Brother machine uses a drum and toner assembly for document printing. The toner life is
directly dependent upon the amount of black printing on the printed pages. The estimated drum life
is up to 20,000 A4 sized pages. Maintaining quality print during this period will depend on factors
such as the number of pages printed per day, time between print jobs, the quality of the printing paper
and the environment in which the machine is used.
The drum unit (DR-6000) is a consumable and to maintain an acceptable printing quality it should
be replaced at the end of it’s 20,000 A4 page life. Printing quality is a subjective issue and the drum
should be replaced at a time when the printing quality becomes unacceptable to the user in relation
to the documents being printed. The print quality will deteriorate over time and replacing the drum
will return the printing quality to its optimum level. In order to maintain optimum print quality, we
also recommend that the drum is replaced after 18 months service.
To assist you, the machine will advise when approximately 5-15% of the drum life remains by
showing the message CHANGE DRUM SOON on the display.
This indication takes the number of pages printed and the total printing time into consideration.
When the message appears we advise that a new drum be obtained for replacement at a convenient
future time.
1
2
To check the remaining drum life, press Menu/Set, 1, 5.
The following indication appears on the LCD for 5 sec,
and the display returns automatically to GENERAL
SETUP menu.
DRUM LIFE
REMAINING:###%
3
Press Stop.
We emphasise that even if the drum life remaining indicates 0%, you only need to
replace the drum if the print quality is unacceptable. By using a drum past the 0%
indication no damage will be caused to the machine and whilst the print quality
remains acceptable then the drum may be used beyond its designed life.
Replacing the Drum Unit
The machine uses a drum unit to create the print images on paper. If the screen displays CHANGE
DRUM SOON, the drum unit is nearly at the end of its life. Prepare a new drum unit to replace the
current one. You may need to order one from your Brother dealer.
Even if the display shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, you may be able to continue to print without
replacing the drum unit for a while. However, if there is a noticeable deterioration in the output print
quality even before CHANGE DRUM SOON is shown, then the drum unit should be replaced. You
should clean the machine when you replace the drum unit.
When removing the drum unit, handle carefully because it contains toner.
When you replace the drum unit, you should clean the machine.
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The actual number of pages your drum will print may be significantly less than
these estimates. Because we have no control over the many factors that
determine the actual drum life, we cannot guarantee a minimum number of pages
that will be printed by your drum.
For best performance, use only genuine Brother toner, and the product should be used only in a clean,
dust-free environment with adequate ventilation.
After you have just used the machine, some internal parts of the machine
will be extremely HOT! So please be careful.
HOT!
Front view
Follow these steps to replace the drum unit:
1
2
Open the front cover.
Remove the old drum unit. Place the drum unit on an old cloth or large piece of disposable paper
to avoid spilling and scattering the toner.
Front Cover
Drum Unit
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3
Pull the toner cartridge out of the drum unit assembly while holding down the lock lever with
Discard the used drum unit according to local regulations. Be sure to seal the drum
unit tightly so toner powder does not spill out of the unit. When discarding used
drum units, keep them separate from domestic rubbish.
4
5
Wait to unpack the new drum unit until immediately before installing it. Place the old drum unit
into the aluminium bag and discard it according to local regulations.
•
•
If an unpacked drum unit is subjected to excessive direct sunlight or room
light, the unit may be damaged.
Handle the toner cartridge and the drum unit carefully because they
contain toner. If toner scatters and your hands or clothes get dirty,
immediately wipe or wash with cold water.
•
Do not touch the scanner window with your finger.
6
7
Reinstall the new drum unit, keeping the front cover open.
Press Clear Settings to reset the drum life counter.
8
Press 1 and when the display shows ACCEPTED, and close the front cover.
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10 Important Safety Information
Important Safety Instructions
1
2
3
4
Read all of these instructions.
Save them for later reference.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
Switch off and unplug this product from the AC sockets before cleaning. Do not use liquid or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
5
6
Do not place this product on an unstable surface.
Slots and openings in the case and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation; to ensure
reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be
blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa,
rug, or other similar soft surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or
heater. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is
provided.
7
8
This product should be operated from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are
not sure of the type of power available, consult with your dealer or local power company.
This product is equipped with a 3-wire earthed plug. This plug will fit into only an earthed
socket. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete socket. Do not defeat the purpose of an earthed plug.
9
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where people can
walk on the cord.
10 Do not touch a document during printing.
11 Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots, since they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts resulting in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the product.
12 Do not attempt to service this product yourself, because opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage points and/or other risks. Refer all servicing to service personnel.
13 Turn off and unplug this product from the mains power 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.
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by
a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation.
If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.
14 We do not advise the use of an extension lead.
Important Safety Information 91
IEC 60825 Specification
This machine is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 60825 specifications. The label shown
below is attached in countries where required.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
APPAREIL À LASER DE CLASSE 1
LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT
This machine has a Class 3B Laser Diode which emits invisible laser radiation in the Scanner Unit.
The Scanner Unit should not be opened under any circumstances.
Laser Diode
Wave length:
Output:
760 - 810 nm
5 mW max.
Class 3B
Laser Class:
Caution
Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified in this manual
may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
The following caution label is attached near the scanner unit.
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK OEFEATED.
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. CLASS 3B LASER PRODUCT.
CAUTION
USYNLIG LASER STRÅLING NÅR KABINETLÅGET STÅR ÅBENT.
UNGDÅ DIREKTE UDSÆTTELSE FOR STRÅLING. KLASSE 3B LASER.
ADVARSEL
OSYNLIG LASERSTRÅLNING NÄR DEN HÄR DELEN ÄR ÖPPNAD OCH SPÄRRAR
ÄR URKOPPLADE. STRÅLEN ÄR FARLIG. KLASS 3B LASER APPARAT.
VARNING
AVATTAESSA JA SUOJALUKITUS OHITETTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA
NÄKYMÄTTÖMÄLLE LASERSÄTEILYLLE. ÄLÄ KATSO SÄTEESEEN. LUOKAN
3B LASERLAITE.
VARO!
USYNLIG LASERSTRÅLING, UNNGÅ DIREKTE KONTAKT MED LASERENHETEN
NÅR TOPPDEKSELET ER ÅPENT. KLASSE 3B LASERPRODUKT.
ADVARSEL
RADIATIONS LASER INVISIBLES OUAND OUVERT ET VERROUILLAGE ENLEVE.
EVITER EXPOSITIONS DIRECTES AU FAISCEAU. PRODUIT LASER CLASSE 3B.
ATTENTION
UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG WENN ABDECKUNG
GEÖFFNET UND SICHERHEITSVERRIEGELUNG
ÜBERBRÜCKT. NICHT DEM STRAHL AUSSETZEN.
SICHERHEITSKLASSE 3B.
VORSICHT
RADIACIÓN LASER INVISIBLE CUANDO SE ABRE
LA TAPA Y EL INTERRUPTOR INTERNO ESTÁ
ATASCADO. EVITE LA EXPOSICIÓN DIRECTA
DE LOS OJOS. PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 3B.
ATENCIÓN
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For Your Safety
To ensure safe operation the three-pin plug supplied must be inserted only into a standard three-pin
power point which is effectively grounded through the normal household wiring.
The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply that the power is grounded and
that the installation is completely safe. For your safety, if in any doubt about the effective grounding
of the power, consult a qualified electrician.
Disconnect device
This product must be installed near a socket outlet that is easily accessible. In case of emergencies,
you must disconnect the power cord from the socket outlet in order to shut off power completely.
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11 Optional Accessories
Memory Board
The memory board is installed on the main controller board inside the machine. When you add the
optional memory board, it increases the performance for printer and copy operations.
Model Name
Optional Memory (recommended)
MFC-9760 with Standard Memory: 8MB
16 MB BUFFARO TECHNOLOGY
12323-0001
32 MB BUFFARO TECHNOLOGY
12324-0001
In general, the DIMM must have the following specifications:
Type:
100 pin and 32 bit output
2 or 3
CAS Lantency:
Clock Frequency:
Capacity:
66 MHz or more
16 or 32 MB
Height:
46 mm (1.8 inches) or less
NONE
Parity:
DRAM Type:
SDRAM 4 Bank
Some DIMMs may not work with the machine. For more information, consult the dealer where you
purchased the machine. For the latest information from Brother visit: http://solutions.brother.com
Installing the Optional Memory Board
1
Switch off, unplug the machine power cord from the AC mains outlet, and then disconnect the
interface cable.
•
•
Switch off and unplug the machine before installing (or removing) the
memory board.
Do NOT touch the surface of the main board within 15 minutes after
unpluging the power cord.
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2
Remove the screws securing the rear cover and remove the cover.
3
Remove the screws securing the access plate and remove the plate.
4
To install the memory board, align it with the memory socket on the main controller board and
push firmly into place, as shown below.
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•
Hold the memory board by its edges. Do not touch the surface of the
board.
•
Make sure the memory board is securely seated in the main controller
board.
5
6
Reinstall the access plate and the rear cover, using the removed screws.
Reconnect the interface cable, and then plug the power cord into the AC mains outlet and switch
on.
Optional Paper Tray
You can purchase the Paper Tray accessory (LT400) to use as a third paper source. The paper tray
2
holds up to 250 sheets of 20 lb (75 m/g ) paper.
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12 Specifications
General Specifications
Document input width
Document input length
Scanning/Printing width
148 mm to 216 mm (ADF) Max. 216 (Scanner)
70 mm to 216 mm (ADF) Max. 297 (Scanner)
208 mm
2
Automatic Document
Feeder (ADF)
Up to 50 sheets (75 g/m )
2
Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder 250 sheets (75 g/m )
Display
LCD, 16 characters x 2
492 x 456 x 429 mm
17 kg
Dimensions <WxDxH>
Weight
Memory
8 MB
Printer Specifications
®
Emulation
Brother Printing System for Windows , emulation mode of HP
LaserJet 5P (PCL level 5e)
®
®
Printer Driver
Windows 95, 98, 98SE, Me, 2000 professional and Windows NT
Workstation Version 4.0 driver supporting Brother Native
Compression mode and bi-directional capability
®
®
®
Apple Macintosh Quick Draw Driver for OS
8.5/8.5.1/8.6/9.0/9.0.4/9.1
Interface
Bi-directional parallel (IEEE-1284)
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface
Printer Method
Resolution
Electrophotography by semiconductor laser beam scanning
600 dots/inch
Print Quality
Normal printing mode
Economy printing mode
Print Speed
Up to 14 pages/minute (when loading A4 paper from the paper tray)
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Print Media
Toner cartridge:
Life Expectancy:
Up to 6,000 pages/high yield toner cartridges (TN-6600)
Up to 3,000 pages/standard toner cartridges (TN-6300)
(when printing A4 paper at 5% print coverage)
Toner life expectancy will vary depending on the type of average
print job.
Drum Unit:
Life Expectancy: Up to 20,000 pages
There are many factors that determine the actual drum life, such as
temperature, humidity, type of paper and toner that you use, the
number of pages per print job, etc.
®
TrueType Fonts on CD-ROM TrueType-compatible soft-fonts for Windows on the supplied CD-
ROM
Computer Requirement
®
For Windows
CPU
(Pentium)
Hard Disk
Space
Operating System
RAM
95, 98, 98SE
NT Workstation4.0
2000 Professional
Me
75 MHz
75 MHz
133 MHz
150 MHz
24 MB (32 MB recommended)
32 MB (64 MB recommended)
64 MB (128 MB recommended)
32 MB (64 MB recommended)
50 MB
®
For Macintosh
Hard Disk
Space
Operating System
CPU
RAM
®
Apple
All base models meet minimum requirements.
50 MB
®
Macintosh
QuickDraw
®
G3, G4, iMac or iBook
with OS 8.5/8.5.1
(Only Printer)
OS 8.6/9.0/9.0.4/9.1
(Printer & Scanner)
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Electrical and Environment
Temperature
(Allowable) 10 - 32.5°C
(Storage) 0 - 40°C
Humidity
Operating: 20 to 80% (without condensation)
Storage: 20 to 80% (without condensation)
Warm-up
Max. 25 seconds at 23°C
Power source
Power consumption
220 ~ 240V AC 50/60Hz
Operating (Copying); 350 W or less (25°C)
Peak: 940 W
Sleep Mode: 15 W or less
Stand by: 75 W or less (25°C)
Noise
Operating: 53 dB A or less
Stand by: 30 dB A or less
Specifications are subject to change for improvement without prior notice.
Compilation and Publication Notice
Under the supervision of Brother Industries Ltd., this manual has been complied and published,
covering the latest product’s descriptions and specifications.
The contents of this manual and the specifications of this product are subject to change without
notice.
Brother reserves the right to make changes without notice in the specifications and materials
contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages (including consequential) caused by
reliance on the materials presented, including but not limited to typographical and other errors
relating to the publication.
Specifications 99
Trademarks
Multi-Function Link Pro is registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
Brother is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
The brother logo is a registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.
Windows, Windows NT, Microsoft, MS-DOS, Excel, Word, Paint and Draw are registered
trademark of Microsoft in the U.S. and other countries.
NT is a trademark of Northern Telecom Limited.
Macintosh is a registered trademark, and iMac is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
PaperPort and TextBridge are registered trademarks of ScanSoft, Inc.
Each company whose software title is mentioned in this manual has a Software License Agreement
specific to its proprietary programs.
IBM and IBM PC are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
Hewlett Packard is a registered trademark and HP LaserJet 5P is trademark of Hewlett-Packard
Company.
All other brand and product names mentioned in this User’s Guide are registered trademarks of their
respective companies.
Ordering Accessories and Supplies
For the best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories. These are available from most
Brother dealers or alternatively you can contact our mail order department on telephone number
0161 931 2258 or fax number 0161 931 2218. (For UK only)
Model Name
Description
Toner
TN-6300 (Able to print up to 3,000 pages)
TN-6600 (Able to print up to 6,000 pages)
Drum
DR-6000
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