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

							FAX 4750
FAX 5750
MFC 8300
MFC 8600
MFC 8700
®®
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
OPERATIONS MANUAL 
						

							© 1996Ð1999 Brother Industries, Ltd.
If You Need to Call Customer Service
Please complete the following information for future reference:
Model Number:   FAX 4750  FAX 5750  MFC 8300  MFC 8600  MFC 8700
(Circle your model number)
Serial Number:* ______________________________________
Date of Purchase: ______________________________________
Place of Purchase: ______________________________________
* The serial number is on the back of the unit. Retain this manual with
your 
sales receipt as a permanent record of your purchase, in the
event of a theft, fire or warranty service.
Year 2000 Compliant
Brother is addressing the Year 2000 related issues for all Brother fax
machines and  multi-function centers. Our focus is to ensure that our bundled
third-party software will continue to properly process date/time data after
January 1, 2000.
Brother fax machines and multi-function centers will function properly after
January 1, 2000, 
provided that all non-Brother hardware, software and
firmware used by our customers in connection or combination with Brother fax
machines, MFCs and bundled software, accurately exchange date data with
the Brother  products.
Please continue to check our Web page for updates at
http://www.brother.com. All remedies will be provided to individual
customers via software patches through software download or from Brother
Customer Service. 
						

							i
Brother Numbers
Brother fax-back system
Brother Customer Service has installed an easy-to-use fax-back system, so
you can get instant answers to common technical questions and product
information for all Brother products. This system is available 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week. You can use the system to send faxes to any fax
machine, not just the one from which you are calling.
If you canÕt resolve a difficulty with your Brother machine using this
manual, call our fax-back system, and follow the voice prompts to receive
faxed instructions about using the system and an index of fax-back
subjects.
USA:1-800-521-2846
From within Canada:1-800-681-9838
The Brother fax-back system number (USA only) has been
preprogrammed on One Touch key 
01.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
You can find more information about Brother products on the World Wide
Web. From product specification sheets to Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQs), it is all there. Visit us at:
http://www.brother.com
Brother Bulletin Board
BrotherÕs Bulletin Board numbers are
USA:1-888-298-3616
From within Canada:1-514-685-2040
For Customer Service
USA:1-800-284-4329 (voice)
1-908-575-8790 (fax)
From within Canada:1-800-853-6660 (voice)
1-514-685-4898 (fax)
From within Montreal:1-514-685-6464 (voice)
ORDERING ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES 
						

							ii
Ordering Accessories and Supplies
For best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, available at most
Brother retailers. If you cannot find the accessory you need and you have a
Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express credit card, you can order
accessories directly from Brother. (In the USA, you can visit us online for a
complete selection of Brother accessories and supplies available for purchase.)
USA:1-888-879-3232 (voice)From within  1-800-668-2768 (voice)
1-800-947-1445 (fax)Canada:
http://www.brothermall.com
Description Item
Laser Fax Toner TN-430 (Able to  print 3000 pages)TN-460 (Able to  print 6000 pages)
Laser Fax Drum DR400
* 8 MB Expandable Memory Board ME8000
(For FAX 4750, FAX 5750, MFC 8300,
MFC 8600 and MFC 8700)
* 16 MB Expandable Memory Board ME16000
(For FAX 4750, FAX 5750, MFC 8300,
MFC 8600 and MFC 8700)
Telephone Line Cord UG3565001
Telephone Handset UF6857010
Handset Curled Cord UF7204008
Document Tray and Extension UU2069001
Document Support UU2080001
IEEE-1284 Bi-directional Cable F2A046-10
Multi-purpose Paper Cassette #2 LT400
(For FAX 4750 and MFC 8600 only)
Network (LAN) Board NC-8000
(For FAX 5750 and MFC 8700 only)
Power Protector for A/C Power and Phone Line QPD120
Surges and Voltage Spikes
Quick Reference Card UU2087001
Operations Manual UU2086001
Software Manual UU2103001
Bundled MFC 8300 Printer Driver is available DSK8331 (Floppy Disks, Windows
¨ 3.1x)on Floppy DisksDSK8395 (Floppy Disks, Windows¨ 95/98)
** Optional Multi-Function Link
¨ Pro software
on CD-ROM (or Floppy Disks) for
FAX 4750, FAX 5750 and MFC 8300
(Floppy Disks include MFL Pro and
PaperPort
¨ for Brother only)PCI-3CD (For CD-ROM Drive)
PCI3D31 (Floppy Disks, Windows
¨ 3.1x)
PCI3D95 (Floppy Disks, Windows¨ 95/98)
* Before you install ME8000 or ME16000, be sure to read DISCLAIMERÑUSER INSTALLATION
OF MEMORY BOARD(S), page iii.
** Multi-Function Link
¨ Pro software is not available on Floppy Disks for
Windows NT¨ Workstation Version 4.0.
ORDERING ACCESSORIES AND SUPPLIES 
						

							iii
Notice Ð Disclaimer of  Warranties
(For USA and Canada)
BROTHERÕS LICENSOR(S), AND THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS,
EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS (COLLECTIVELY BROTHERÕS LICENSOR) MAKE
NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,  INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, REGARDING THE SOFTWARE.
BROTHERÕS LICENSOR(S) DOES NOT WARRANT, GUARANTEE OR MAKE
ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE RESULTS OF THE
USE OF THE SOFTWARE IN TERMS OF ITS CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY,
RELIABILITY, CURRENTNESS OR OTHERWISE. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO
THE RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE IS ASSUMED BY
YOU. THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IS NOT PERMITTED BY
SOME STATES IN THE USA AND SOME PROVINCES IN CANADA. THE
ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
IN NO EVENT WILL BROTHERÕS LICENSOR(S) BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR
ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES
(INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS
INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, AND THE LIKE)
ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE EVEN IF
BROTHERÕS LICENSOR HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES IN THE USA AND SOME PROVINCES
IN CANADA DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF
LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE
LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN ANY EVENT BROTHERÕS
LICENSORÕS LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ACTUAL DAMAGES FROM ANY
CAUSE WHATSOEVER, AND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE ACTION
(WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), PRODUCT
LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE), WILL BE LIMITED TO $50.
DisclaimerÑUser Installation of
Memory Board(s)
In some cases, product may be modified by adding and/or replacing the memory
board(s) with approved replacements. Any damage to the product, the memory
board(s) to be inserted therein or otherwise, caused as a result of improper
installation (including installation of other than approved memory boards(s))
is 
not covered by the Limited Warranty. If you do not feel comfortable with the
installation of approved memory board(s), contact a Brother Authorized Service
Center to perform the installation of the memory board(s) for you. If you elect to use
a Brother Authorized Service Center, you will be responsible for a moderate service
charge. For the name and location of a convenient Authorized Service Center, please
call 1-800-521-2846.
NOTICE Ð DISCLAIMER OF  WARRANTIES 
						

							iv This warranty gives you certain rights and
you may also have other rights that may
vary from state to state.
This warranty is given only to the end-
use purchaser of the accompanying
product (referred to in this warranty as
Òthis ProductÓ).
What is covered: Brother warrants to
you for the Warranty Period that there
are no defects in the materials,
workmanship or Year 2000 compliance of
this Product.  The ÒWarranty PeriodÓ is
90 days from the date you purchased
this product.   The ÒWarranty PeriodÓ for
consumable items, such as Toner, Drums,
Ribbons, etc. are 90 days from the date
of purchase, or the rated life of the
Consumable item, which ever is shorter.
What is NOT covered: This warranty is
VOID Ñ that is, this Product has no
warranty Ñ if: (1) you did not purchase
this Product from an authorized Brother
reseller within the United States, (2) this
Product has been serviced, modified or
tampered with by anyone other than an
Authorized Service Representative of
Brother, (3) the serial number has been
modified, defaced or removed from this
Product, (4) this Product has been
abused or damaged, (5) non Brother¨-
brand or non Brother approved parts,
supplies, power supplies or other
accessories have been used with this
Product, or (6) this Product has been
transported without the proper preparation
and packaging.
What to do if you think your Product
is defective:
Call our Customer Service Hotline at1-800-284-4329, or if you suspect a
defect in materials or workmanship in this
Product, you can report it to a Brother
Authorized Service Center.  During the
Warranty Period, supply BrotherÕs
representative with a copy of your dated
bill of sale showing that this Product was
purchased within the United States.
For the name of your Brother AuthorizedService Center, call 1-800-521-2846.
After contacting the Brother Authorized
Service Center, you may be required to
deliver or send the Product properly
packaged, freight prepaid, to the
Authorized Service Center together with a
photocopy of your bill of sale.
What Brother will do: Brother (or its
Authorized Service Center) will evaluate
your report of a possible defect to
determine whether a defect exists, and if
it does exist, Brother (or its Authorized
Service Center) will repair or (at BrotherÕs
option) replace the Product with a product
that performs the same functions and
performs as well as the original Product.
Brother reserves the right to supply
refurbished or remanufactured replacement
products provided that the replacement
products conform to the manufacturerÕs
specifications for new products. The
repaired or replacement product will be
returned to you at no cost.
Exchange Service:
Exchange service will expedite, in most
instances by the next business day, the
exchange of your non working Product
with a refurbished or remanufactured
product that conforms to the
manufacturerÕs specifications for new
products. The refurbished or
remanufactured Product you receive will
be covered by the balance of the limited
warranty period remaining on the original
Product, plus an additional thirty (30)
days. You will keep the replacement
Product that is sent to you and must
return (or be billed up to the cost of a
new product) your original non working
product, which shall become the property
of Brother.  You must call Brother
Customer Service and if the representative
cannot correct the productÕs malfunction
over the telephone and you elect the
exchange service, you must provide
information pertaining to this Product and
you must also provide a valid major
credit card number. Your credit card will
be charged up to the cost of a new
BROTHER 90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE
(For FAX 4750 and FAX 5750 Only)
(For USA Only)
FAX LIMITED WARRANTY (USA) 
						

							v Product if: (i) you do not return your
original Product to Brother within five (5)
business days; (ii) the malfunctions of
your original Product are not covered by
the limited warranty; (iii) the proper
packaging instructions are not followed and
has caused damage to the product; or
(iv) the warranty period on your original
Product has expired or has not been
sufficiently validated with a copy of the
proof of purchase (bill of sale).  The
Brother Customer Service Representative
will ship the exchange Product via next
business day delivery courier service, with
return instructions and prepaid return airbill.
Follow the return instructions.  You must
return the original Product in the same
shipping carton in which the exchanged
Product was received and include a copy
of proof of purchase (bill of sale).  Retain
your original accessory items and a copy
of the return airbill, signed by the courier.
Limitations:
Repair or replacement as described above
is your sole and exclusive (that is, your
only) remedy if this Product is defective.
Brother is not responsible for damage to
or loss of any equipment, media,
programs or data related to the use of
this Product. Except for that repair or
replacement, 
Brother shall not be liable for
any direct, indirect, incidental or
consequential damages or specific relief.
Because some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of consequential or
incidental damages, the above limitation
may not apply to you.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WRITTEN
OR ORAL, WHETHER EXPRESSED BY
AFFIRMATION, PROMISE, DESCRIPTION,
DRAWING, MODEL OR SAMPLE.  ANY
AND ALL WARRANTIES OTHER THAN
THIS ONE, WHETHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED.
BROTHER 90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE
(For FAX 4750 and FAX 5750 Only)
(For USA Only)
This Limited Warranty is the only warranty
that Brother is giving for this Product. It
is 
the final expression and the exclusive
and only statement of BrotherÕs obligations
to you. It replaces all other agreements
and understandings that you may have
with Brother or its representatives.
This Limited Warranty (and BrotherÕs
obligation to you) may not be changed in
any way unless you and Brother sign the
same piece of paper in which we (1) refer
to this Product and your bill of sale date,
(2) describe the change to this warranty
and (3) agree to make that change.
Product Support:  Toll-free customer
service and technical support is available
for hardware operational assistance at
1-800-284-4329.  At any time, free
technical support in the form of
Frequently Asked Questions,
troubleshooting tips and service center
locator is available through our fax back
system at 
1-800-521-2846 or BrotherÕs
Internet Web Site (www.brother.com).
Now you can visit us on-line
(
www.brothermall.com), your complete
source for genuine Brother Accessories
and Supplies.
BROTHER INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION100 SOMERSET CORPORATE BLVD.BRIDGEWATER, NEW JERSEY 08807-0911
Please record your model and serial
number and your date and location of
Purchase below for your records. Keep
this information with your proof of
purchase (bill of sale) in case your
Product is lost, stolen or requires service.
Model #
Serial #
Date of purchase:
Store where purchased:
Location of store:
Important: We recommend that you keep
all original packing materials, in the event
that you ship this product.
FAX LIMITED WARRANTY (USA) 
						

							vi This warranty gives you certain rights and
you may also have other rights that may
vary from state to state.
This warranty is given only to the end-
use purchaser of the accompanying
product (referred to in this warranty as
Òthis ProductÓ).
What is covered: Brother warrants to
you for the Warranty Period that there
are no defects in the materials,
workmanship or Year 2000 compliance of
this Product.  The ÒWarranty PeriodÓ is 1
year from the date you purchased this
product.   The ÒWarranty PeriodÓ for
consumable items, such as Toner, Drums,
Ribbons, etc. are 90 days from the date
of purchase, or the rated life of the
Consumable item, which ever is shorter.
What is NOT covered: This warranty is
VOID Ñ that is, this Product has no
warranty Ñ if: (1) you did not purchase
this Product from an authorized Brother
reseller within the United States, (2) this
Product has been serviced, modified or
tampered with by anyone other than an
Authorized Service Representative of
Brother, (3) the serial number has been
modified, defaced or removed from this
Product, (4) this Product has been
abused or damaged, (5) non Brother¨-
brand or non Brother approved parts,
supplies, power supplies or other
accessories have been used with this
Product, or (6) this Product has been
transported without the proper preparation
and packaging.
What to do if you think your Product
is defective:
Call our Customer Service Hotline at1-800-284-4329, or if you suspect a
defect in materials or workmanship in this
Product, you can report it to a Brother
Authorized Service Center.  During the
Warranty Period, supply BrotherÕs
representative with a copy of your dated
bill of sale showing that this Product was
purchased within the United States.
For the name of your Brother AuthorizedService Center, call 1-800-521-2846. After
contacting the Brother Authorized Service
Center, you may be required to deliver or
send the Product properly packaged,
freight prepaid, to the Authorized Service
Center together with a photocopy of your
bill of sale.
What Brother will do: Brother (or its
Authorized Service Center) will evaluate
your report of a possible defect to
determine whether a defect exists, and if
it does exist, Brother (or its Authorized
Service Center) will repair or (at BrotherÕs
option) replace the Product with a product
that performs the same functions and
performs as well as the original Product.
Brother reserves the right to supply
refurbished or remanufactured replacement
products provided that the replacement
products conform to the manufacturerÕs
specifications for new products. The
repaired or replacement product will be
returned to you at no cost.
Exchange Service:
Exchange service will expedite, in most
instances by the next business day, the
exchange of your non working Product
with a refurbished or remanufactured
product that conforms to the
manufacturerÕs specifications for new
products.  The refurbished or
remanufactured Product you receive will
be covered by the balance of the limited
warranty period remaining on the original
Product, plus an additional thirty (30)
days.  You will keep the replacement
Product that is sent to you and must
return (or be billed up to the cost of a
new product) your original non working
product, which shall become the property
of Brother.  You must call Brother
Customer Service and if the representative
cannot correct the productÕs malfunction
over the telephone and you elect the
exchange service, you must provide
information pertaining to this Product and
you must also provide a valid major
credit card number.  Your credit card will
be charged up to the cost of a new
BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE
(For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only)
(For USA Only)
MFC LIMITED WARRANTY (USA) 
						

							vii
BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE
(For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only)
(For USA Only)
Product if: (i) you do not return your
original Product to Brother within five (5)
business days; (ii) the malfunctions of
your original Product are not covered by
the limited warranty; (iii) the proper
packaging instructions are not followed
and has caused damage to the product;
or (iv) the warranty period on your
original Product has expired or has not
been sufficiently validated with a copy of
the proof of purchase (bill of sale).  The
Brother Customer Service Representative
will ship the exchange Product via next
business day delivery courier service, with
return instructions and prepaid return
airbill.
Follow the return instructions.  You must
return the original Product in the same
shipping carton in which the exchanged
Product was received and include a copy
of proof of purchase (bill of sale).  Retain
your original accessory items and a copy
of the return airbill, signed by the courier.
Limitations:
Repair or replacement as described above
is your sole and exclusive (that is, your
only) remedy if this Product is defective.
Brother is not responsible for damage to
or loss of any equipment, media,
programs or data related to the use of
this Product. Except for that repair or
replacement, 
Brother shall not be liable
for any direct, indirect, incidental or
consequential damages or specific relief.
Because some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of consequential or
incidental damages, the above limitation
may not apply to you.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU
OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
WRITTEN OR ORAL, WHETHER
EXPRESSED BY AFFIRMATION,
PROMISE, DESCRIPTION, DRAWING,
MODEL OR SAMPLE.  ANY AND ALL
WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THIS ONE,
WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE
HEREBY DISCLAIMED.This Limited Warranty is the only warranty
that Brother is giving for this Product. It is
the 
final expression and the exclusive and
only statement of BrotherÕs obligations to
you. It replaces all other agreements and
understandings that you may have with
Brother or its representatives.
This Limited Warranty (and BrotherÕs
obligation to you) may not be changed in
any way unless you and Brother sign the
same piece of paper in which we (1) refer
to this Product and your bill of sale date,
(2) describe the change to this warranty
and (3) agree to make that change.
Product Support:  Toll-free customer
service and technical support is available
for hardware operational assistance at
1-800-284-4329.  At any time, free
technical support in the form of
Frequently Asked Questions,
troubleshooting tips and service center
locator is available through our fax back
system at 
1-800-521-2846 or BrotherÕs
Internet Web Site (www.brother.com).
Now you can visit us on-line
(
www.brothermall.com), your complete
source for genuine Brother Accessories
and Supplies.
BROTHER INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION100 SOMERSET CORPORATE BLVD.BRIDGEWATER, NEW JERSEY 08807-0911
Please record your model and serial
number and your date and location of
Purchase below for your records. Keep
this information with your proof of
purchase (bill of sale) in case your
Product is lost, stolen or requires service.
Model #
Serial #
Date of purchase:
Store where purchased:
Location of store:
Important: We recommend that you keep
all original packing materials, in the event
that you ship this product.
MFC LIMITED WARRANTY (USA) 
						

							viii
BROTHER MULTIFUNCTION CENTER/FACSIMILE MACHINE
LIMITED WARRANTY
(For Canada Only)
Pursuant to this limited warranty of 1 year from the date of purchase for labour
and parts, Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. (ÒBrotherÓ), or its
Authorized Service Centers, will repair this MFC/Facsimile machine free of charge if
defective in material or workmanship. This Limited Warranty does not include
cleaning, consumables (including, without limitation, print cartridges, print head, toner
and drum) or damage caused by accident, neglect, misuse or improper installation
or operation, any damage caused from service, maintenance, modifications, or
tampering by anyone other than a Brother Authorized Service Representative, or
from the use of supplies or consumable items that are non-Brother products.
Operation of the MFC/Facsimile machine in excess of the specifications or with the
Serial Number or Rating Label removed shall be deemed abuse and all repairs
thereafter shall be the sole liability of the end-user/purchaser. In order to obtain
warranty service, the MFC/Facsimile machine must be delivered or shipped freight
prepaid by the end user/purchaser to a ÒBrotherÓ Authorized Service Center,
together with your Proof of Purchase in the form of a Sales Receipt.
For laser products: Failure to remove the Toner Cartridge (and Toner Drum Unit on
applicable models) during shipping will cause severe damage to the MFC/Facsimile
and will VOID the Warranty. (Refer to your Operation Manual for proper packaging.)
For ink-jet products: Do not remove the ink cartridges during shipping. Damage to
your print head resulting from packing without the ink cartridges will VOID your
warranty. (Refer to your Operation Manual for proper packaging.)
BROTHER DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, EXCEPT TO
THE EXTENT THAT ANY WARRANTIES IMPLIED BY LAW CANNOT BE
VALIDLY WAIVED.
No oral or written information, advice or representation provided by Brother, its
Authorized Service Centers, Distributors, Dealers, Agents or employees, shall create
another warranty or modify this warranty. This warranty states BrotherÕs entire liability
and your exclusive remedy against Brother for any failure of the MFC/Facsimile
machine to operate properly.
Neither Brother nor anyone else involved in the development, production, or delivery
of this MFC/Facsimile machine shall be liable for any indirect, incidental, special,
consequential, exemplary, or punitive damages, including lost profits, arising from the
use of or inability to use the product, even if advised by the end user/purchaser
of the possibility of such damages. Since some Provinces do not allow the above
limitation of liability, such limitation may not apply to you.
This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other
rights which vary from Providence to Providence.
Warranty Service is available at Brother Authorized Service Centers throughout
Canada. For Technical Support or for the name and location of your nearest
Authorized Service Center call 1-800-853-6660. Within Montreal, please call
685-6464. Internet support: [email protected] or browse BrotherÕs Web Site:
www.brother.com
Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd.
1 Rue H™tel de Ville
Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, QC H9B 3H6®
We’re at your side.
LIMITED WARRANTY (CANADA)