Brother Mfc 8600 12ppm 600dpi Multifunction Laser Fax Printe Owners Manual

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10Dial Pad
Dials phone and fax numbers and
can be used as a keyboard for
entering information into the
machine.
11Volume High/Low Keys
Lets you adjust speaker, ring and
handset volume.
12Stop
Stops a fax, cancels an operation
or exits from function mode.
13Start
Starts an operation (such as
sending a fax).
14Copy Function Keys:
Enlarge
Enlarges copies depending on the
ratio you select: 100%, 120%,
125%, 150%, 200% and
MANUAL.
Reduce
Reduces copies depending upon
the ratio you select:...

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MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700
Control Panel Overview
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1Toner Empty Icon
The Toner icon flashes on and off when
toner is low, so youll know to order
another toner cartridge.  You will be able
to print until the indicator stays on.
2Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
Displays messages to help you set up and
operate your machine.
3Programming Keys:
Function
Lets you access the function and
programming mode.
 (Left Arrow)  (Right Arrow)
Moves the LCD cursor to the...

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12Stop
Stops a fax, cancels an operation or
exits from function mode.
13Start
Starts an operation (such as sending a
fax).
14Copy Function Keys:
Enlarge
Enlarges copies depending on the ratio
you select: 100%, 120%, 125%, 150%,
200% and MANUAL.
Reduce
Reduces copies depending upon the
ratio you select: AUTO, 50%, 75%,
87%, 93%, 100% and MANUAL.
AUTO sets the machine to calculate
automatically the reduction ratio that
fits the size of your paper. MANUAL
allows you to enter the reduction...

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About Your  Machine
If youÕre a first-time fax machine user, fax operation might seem a little
mysterious. Soon, youÕll recognize the unusual fax tones on your phone line,
and be able to send and receive faxes easily.
Fax Tones and Handshake
When someone is sending a fax, the machine sends fax calling tones, (CNG
tones)Ñsoft, intermittent beeps at 4-second intervals. YouÕll hear them when
you dial and press 
Start, and they continue for about 40 seconds after dialing.
During that time,...

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Packing List
Make sure you have the following items:
Assembly and Connections
Document Tray
with Extension
Telephone Wire  Cord
Power Cord
Handset 
Curled 
Cord
Telephone Handset
Document
Support
IEEE-1284 Compliant 
Bi-directioned Cable
(For MFC 8300, 
MFC 8600 and 
MFC 8700 Only)
Drum Unit Assembly 
(With free Standard Toner Cartridge – up
to 3,000 pages)
Operations Manual
Brother 
StartCard Quick Reference
Card
CD-ROM
(For MFC 8300, 
MFC 8600 and 
MFC 8700 Only)MFC...

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Choosing a Location
Place your 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 telephone
jack and a standard, grounded power outlet.
Avoid placing your machine in a high-traffic area. Do not place near
heaters, air conditioners, water, chemicals or refrigerators. Do not expose
the machine to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture or dust. Make
sure nothing blocks the flow of air from the fan...

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Assembly
Installing the Drum Unit Assembly
(with Toner  Cartridge)
1Unpack the drum unit assembly,  
including the toner cartridge, and
gently rock it from side to side
five or six times to distribute the
toner evenly inside the cartridge.
To prevent damage to the drum, do not expose it to light for
longer than a few minutes.
2Open the front cover of the
machine.
3Insert the drum unit assembly
into the machine.
4Close the front cover. 

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Document
Support
Document Tray
with Extension
Attach the Trays
1Attach the document
support and document
tray with extension,
and unfold the
extension, which holds
documents in place.
2Unfold the Front Output Bin       
Front 
Output Bin
Extension
Extension, which holds printed
pages in place.
Connect Paper Cassette #2
(For FAX 5750 and MFC 8700 Only)
1Carefully pick up the machine
and place it on top of Paper
Cassette #2. 

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2Plug the modular
cable from Cassette
#2 into the modular
jack on the Brother
machine.
To select which cassette will be used for printing, see setting Cassette
Usage, page 5-5.
If you move the machine after connecting Cassette #2, be sure to carefully
lift Cassette #2 with the machine because they are not attached.
Manual Feed Slot
The manual feed slot is above the multi-purpose paper cassette. Load paper
or envelopes one at a time.  You do not have to remove paper from the...

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Paper
Acceptable Paper
Paper Type Paper Size
Multi-purpose cut sheet Letter, Legal, A4, A5, ISO B5, Executive, A6,
Paper Cassette 2.75Ð8.5 x 4.57Ð14 inches (70Ð216 x 116Ð356 mm)
#1 & #2:
Manual Feed Slot:cut sheet Letter, Legal, A4, A5, B5 (JIS/ISO), Executive, A6,
2.75Ð8.5 x 4.57Ð14 inches (70Ð216 x 116Ð356 mm)
envelopes COM-10, Monarch, C5, DL
post cards 2.75Ð8.5 x 4.57Ð14 inches (70Ð216 x 116Ð356 mm)
organizer Day-Timer
¨ J, K, L
2.75Ð8.5 x 4.57Ð14 inches (70Ð216 x...