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You can read the recommendations in the user guide, the technical guide or the installation guide for BROTHER MFC-8460N. You'll find the answers to all your questions on the BROTHER MFC-8460N in the user manual (information, specifications, safety advice, size, accessories, etc.). Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
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Register your product on-line at http://www.brother.com/registration By registering your product with Brother, you will be recorded as the original owner of the product. Your registration with Brother: may serve as confirmation of the purchase date of your product should you lose your receipt; and, may support an insurance claim by you in the event of product loss covered by insurance.
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138 Checking the page counters 138 Checking the remaining life of parts 138 D Menu and Features On screen programming 139 Menu table .139 Memory storage. 139 Menu keys . 139 Menu Table141 Entering Text .153 E Specifications General 155 Print media. You're reading an excerpt. Click here to read official BROTHER MFC-8460N user guide...
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The advanced features of the Printer, Network, Scanner, and PC Fax are explained in the complete User's Guide that you can find on the CD-ROM. 1 1 Using the documentation Thank you for buying a Brother machine! Reading the documentation will help you make the most of your machine.
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(MFC-8860DN only) You can find the instructions in the Network User's Guide on the CD-ROM. 1 4 General information Control panel overview MFC-8460N and MFC-8860DN have similar control keys. 1 1 3 1 2 11 1 One-Touch keys These 20 keys give you instant access to 40 previously stored numbers.
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1 4 mm (0.08 in.) or longer 12 Loading documents and paper Paper capacity of the paper tray Paper size Paper Tray (Tray #1) A4, Letter, Executive, A5, A6, B5 and B6 Paper types Plain paper, Recycled paper and Bond paper Transparency Multi-purpose tray (MP tray) Width: 69. You're reading an excerpt. Click here to read official BROTHER MFC-8460N user guide...
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Press Stop/Exit. Press a or b to select 0 Sec, 30 Secs, 1 Min, 2 Mins, 5 Mins or Off. Press OK. Press Stop/Exit. Note · Transparency is not available for the optional Tray #2. You're reading an excerpt. Click here to read official BROTHER MFC-8460N user guide...
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For details, see Check Paper Size on page 116. · If the tray is out of paper and received faxes are in the machine's memory, No Paper will appear on the LCD. You're reading an excerpt. Click here to read official BROTHER MFC-8460N user guide http://somemanuals.com/dref/310783...
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Press OK. Press Stop/Exit. To turn off sleep mode, press Secure and Job Cancel at the same time in b. Press a or b to select Off or On. You're reading an excerpt. Click here to read official BROTHER MFC-8460N user guide...
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Restricted users must select the stored name and enter a password to use the machine. Make a careful note of your password. If you forget it, please call your Brother dealer or Brother Customer Service. 4 b c d a Press a or b to select On. Press OK. Enter your four-digit password.
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Faxing legal size documents from the scanner glass When faxing legal size documents, you need to set the scan glass size to Legal/Folio, otherwise a portion of your faxes will be missing. You're reading an excerpt. Click here to read official BROTHER MFC-8460N user guide...
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LCD asks if you want to enter more settings: 22.Setup Send Next? a 1.Yes b 2. No Select ab & OK 5 b Do one of the following: To choose more settings, press 1. You're reading an excerpt. Click here to read official BROTHER MFC-8460N user guide...
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5 Sending in real time for the next fax only 5 a b Make sure you are in Fax mode Press Menu, 2, 2, 5. You're reading an excerpt. Click here to read official BROTHER MFC-8460N user guide http://somemanuals.com/dref/310783...
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Start to send the pages scanned so far, or to press Stop/Exit to cancel the operation a Press Menu, 2, 6. 26.Remaining a #001 12:34 #002 15:00 b #003 17:30 Select ab & Jobs BROTHER BIC ABCDEFG OK Note If you get an Out of Memory message while faxing and you do not want to delete your stored faxes to clear the memory, you can send the fax in real time.
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If the call is a fax, then your machine will receive it; however, if it is a voice call the machine will sound the F/T ring (a fast double-ring) for the time you have set in the F/T ring time setting. You're reading an excerpt. Click here to read official BROTHER MFC-8460N user guide...
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Memory Receive is On: The machine will carry on receiving the fax, with the remaining pages being stored in memory, if enough memory is available. Further incoming faxes will also be stored into memory until the memory is full. You're reading an excerpt. Click here to read official BROTHER MFC-8460N user guide...
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It is also a more efficient way of operating a Fax machine with an extension phone as you do not have to use the remote activation codes. You're reading an excerpt. Click here to read official BROTHER MFC-8460N user guide...
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7 a Press Menu, 2, 0, 3. 20.Miscellaneous 3.Caller ID a Display# b Print Report Select ab & OK Note · If Out of Area appears on the display, it means that the call came from outside your caller ID service area or a public phone. You're reading an excerpt. Click here to read official BROTHER MFC-8460N user guide...
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FaxAbility is set to on. 50 Phone and external devices How to Turn FaxAbility OFF or ON The FaxAbility function is designed to accommodate the FaxAbility service provided by Telecom. You're reading an excerpt. Click here to read official BROTHER MFC-8460N user guide...
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Each phone number has its own Distinctive Ringing pattern, so you will know which phone number is ringing. This is one way you can have a separate phone number for your machine. Your machine has a Distinctive Ringing function, allowing you to dedicate one phone number just for receiving faxes. You're reading an excerpt. Click here to read official BROTHER MFC-8460N user guide...
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(we recommend you set it to two rings). This is because your machine cannot hear the CNG tones until the external TAD has picked up the call. You're reading an excerpt. Click here to read official BROTHER MFC-8460N user guide...
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While it is often relatively simple to connect a fax machine to a PABX, (Private Automatic Branch Exchange), we suggest that you contact the company that installed your telephone system and ask them to connect the fax machine for you. Brother does not recommend the use of a PABX line. PABX limitations in general can cause some functions of the fax machine not to work correctly.
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8 If you lose electrical power, the quick-dial numbers stored in the memory will not be lost. A scan profile is the resolution and other scan settings that you choose when you store a number. You're reading an excerpt. Click here to read official BROTHER MFC-8460N user guide...
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B/W 200x100 dpi, Color 150 dpi, Color 300 dpi or Color 600 dpi if you selected the E-Mail option. MFC-8460N: 8 a Press Menu, 2, 3, 1. 23.Set Quick-Dial 1.One-Touch Dial One-Touch: Select One-Touch Storing a pause Press Redial/Pause to insert a 2.8-second pause between numbers.
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8 a Do one of the following: To change the stored number, press 1. To exit without making a change, press 2. 23.Set Quick-Dial #005:MIKE a 1.Change b 2.Exit Select ab & OK (MFC-8460N) Go to c. (MFC-8860DN) Go to b. g h b (MFC-8860DN only) Press a or b to select Fax/Tel, E-Mail or IFAX.
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Text on page 146 to help you enter letters. Press OK. Press OK to store the group or EMail address without a name. Choose one of the options below: (MFC-8460N) To store the fax resolution, press a or b to select Std, Fine, S.Fine or Photo.
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You can call your machine from any touch tone phone or fax machine, then use the Remote Access Code to retrieve your messages. You're reading an excerpt. Click here to read official BROTHER MFC-8460N user guide...
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4. (See Changing the fax forwarding number on page 70.) Once you have registered the number, fax forwarding will work. Enter the number of a remote fax machine to receive stored fax message(s). You're reading an excerpt. Click here to read official BROTHER MFC-8460N user guide...
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4 Fax Journal Prints a list of information about your last 200 incoming and outgoing faxes. (TX: transmit.) (RX: receive.) 5 User Settings Print a list of your current settings. 6 Network Config Lists your network settings. 7 Order Form You can print an accessories order form to fill out and send to your Brother dealer.
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Secure Polling only works with Brother fax machines. If you want to get a fax from a secured Brother machine you have to enter the secure code. If the other fax machine that you are calling has not been set-up for Polling, you will receive the message Connection Fail.
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When you want to quickly change the copy settings temporarily for the next copy, use the Copy keys. You can use different combinations. (MFC-8460N) a b c d Make sure you are in Copy mode . Load your document. Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies (up to 99). (MFC-8460N) Press Quality. (MFC-8860DN) Press Contrast/Quality.
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Load your document. Use the dial pad to enter the number of copies (up to 99). Press Sort. Press Start. a b c d Make sure you are in Copy mode . You're reading an excerpt. Click here to read official BROTHER MFC-8460N user guide http://somemanuals.com/dref/310783...
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Software User's Guide on the CD-ROM.) Remote Setup (For Windows®, see Chapter 5 in the Software User's Guide on the CD-ROM. ) (For Macintosh®, see Chapter 11 in the Software User's Guide on the CD-ROM.) Brother PC-FAX (For Windows®, see Chapter 6 in the Software User's Guide on the CD-ROM.) (For Macintosh®, see Chapter 7 in the Software User's Guide on the CD-ROM.) LDAP (See the Network User's Guide on the...
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Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never install a telephone wall socket in a wet location. If any cables become damaged, disconnect your machine, and contact your Brother dealer. Do not place any objects on the machine, or obstruct the air vents. Do not use flammable substances near the machine.
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If you are not sure, contact a qualified electrician. e f g International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement The purpose of the International ENERGY STAR® Program is to promote the development and popularization of energy-efficient office equipment. As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Brother Industries, Ltd.
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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. You're reading an excerpt. Click here to read official BROTHER MFC-8460N user guide...
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The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or on a radiator or heater. You're reading an excerpt. Click here to read official BROTHER MFC-8460N user guide...
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Authorized Service Personnel. A list of Authorized Service Centres has been included for your convenience, or you may contact the Brother Dealer for Service. p j k l Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to Authorized Service Personnel under the following conditions: If the power cord is damaged or frayed. If the product has been spilled by liquid.
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250 sheets of 80 gsm (20 lb) paper. When an optional tray is installed, the machine can hold up to 550 sheets of plain paper. If you want to buy an optional lower tray unit, call your Brother dealer. B This machine has 32 MB of standard memory and one slot for optional memory expansion.
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(See Cleaning the corona wire on page 130.) The sender's scanner may be dirty. Ask the sender to make a copy to see if the problem is with the sending machine. Try receiving from another fax machine. If the problem continues, call Brother or your dealer for service.
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(See the Quick Setup Guide.) Check that the correct printer driver has been installed and chosen. Check to see if the LCD is showing an error message. (See Error messages on page 116.) The machine is online. On your PC, click Start and then Printers and Faxes. Right-click `Brother MFC-XXXX (where XXXX is your model name)'.
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Try to reduce the print resolution. (See Advanced tab in the Software User's Guide on the CD-ROM.) If you are using Windows® 98/98SE/Me, click Start, and then Printer Settings. Right-click Brother MFC-XXXX (where XXXX is your model name) and click Properties.
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`UPD' and click `OK'. 4. Make sure if the new setting is added and is checked, and then click `OK'. For Windows® XP SP1, please visit the Brother Solutions Center. Your computer cannot find your machine. [For Windows® users] The firewall setting on your PC may be rejecting the necessary network connection. For detail, see the instruction above.
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(See Cleaning the corona wire on page 130.) ABCDEFGH abcdefghijk ABCD abcde 01234 Clean the scanner window with a soft cloth. (See Cleaning the laser scanner window on page 128.) The drum unit may be damaged. Put in a new drum unit. You're reading an excerpt. Click here to read official BROTHER MFC-8460N user guide...
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Put in a new drum unit. (See Replacing the drum unit (DR-3115) on page 134.) The toner cartridge may be damaged. Put in a new toner cartridge. (See Replacing the toner cartridge (TN-3145/TN-3185) on page 131.) The fuser unit may be smudged. Call Brother or your dealer for service. Clean the laser scanner window with a soft cloth.
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Do one of the following: Press Start to send or copy the scanned pages. Press Stop/Exit and wait until the other operations in progress finish and then try again. Clear the data from the memory. You're reading an excerpt. Click here to read official BROTHER MFC-8460N user guide...
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Call Brother Customer Service to replace the fuser unit. Call Brother Customer Service to replace the fuser unit. Call Brother Customer Service to replace the PF Kit 1. Call Brother Customer Service to replace the PF Kit 2. Call Brother Customer Service to replace the PF Kit MP. Open the document cover, and then release the scanner lock lever.
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Press Stop/Exit. Make sure that you have installed MFL-Pro Suite on your PC, and then turn on PC Fax Receiving on the PC. (For details about PC Fax Receive, see Using Brother PC-FAX software (For Windows®) in the Software User's Guide on the CD-ROM.) Make sure that you have set PC Fax Receive on the machine.
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Turn the white gear on the drum as you check the surface of the OPC drum (1). 1 1 c Return the blue tab and snap it into the home position (b). You're reading an excerpt. Click here to read official BROTHER MFC-8460N user guide...
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Brother cartridges with this printer, or the refilling of empty cartridges with toner from other sources. If damage is caused to the drum unit or other part of this machine as a result of the use of toner or toner cartridges other than genuine Brother products due to the incompatibility or lack of suitability of those products with this machine, any repairs required as a result may not be covered by the warranty.
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Replacing periodic maintenance parts You need to replace the periodic maintenance parts regularly to maintain print quality. You should replace the parts listed below after printing approximately 100,000 pages. Please call your Brother dealer for service when the following messages appear on the LCD. C c d Unpack the new drum unit.
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LCD. The LCD will then show the next menu level. Press a or b to scroll to your next menu selection. Press OK. When you finish setting an option, the LCD shows Accepted. c d e 140 Menu and Features Menu Table The factory settings are shown in Bold with an asterisk. You're reading an excerpt. Click here to read official BROTHER MFC-8460N user guide...
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74 9.Fax Rx Stamp On Off* Prints the received time and date on the top of the received faxes. Prints received faxes on both sides of the paper. You're reading an excerpt. Click here to read official BROTHER MFC-8460N user guide...
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See Software User's Guide on the CD-ROM. 2.Print Options 1.Internal Font 2.Configuration Prints a list of the machine's internal fonts. Prints a list of the machine's printer settings. You're reading an excerpt. Click here to read official BROTHER MFC-8460N user guide...
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(TX means Transmit.) (RX means Receive.) Lists your settings. Lists your Network settings. You can print an accessories order form to fill out and send to you Brother dealer. Page 73 -- 73 3.Tel Index List 1.Numeric 2.Alphabetic -- 73 4.Fax Journal -- -- 73 5.User Settings 6.Network Config 7.Order Form -- -- -- -- -- -- 73 73 73 148 Menu and Features Main Menu 6.
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475 mm (18.7 in. ) 531 mm (20.9 in.) 450 mm (17.7 in.) Weight Without Drum/Toner Unit: (MFC-8460N) 16.5 kg (36.4 lb) (MFC-8860DN) 16.7 kg (36.9 lb) Sound power Operating (Copying): Standby: Sound pressure Operating (Copying): Standby: Storage: LWAd = 7.0 Bell LWAd = 4.
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) Max. 212 mm (8.35 in.) 256 levels Maximum 1200 × 1200 dpi scanning with the WIA diver in Windows® XP (resolution up to 19200 × 19200 dpi can be chosen by using the Brother scanner utility) When using the scanner glass 2 159 Print Emulation PCL6 BR-Script (PostScript) Level 3 IBM® Proprinter XL Epson®...
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USB, All base models Ethernet meet minimum Requirements USB, Ethernet 128 MB 64 MB 80 MB 200 MB 160 MB 1 2 3 4 For WIA, 1200x1200 resolution. Brother Scanner Utility enables to enhance up to 19200 x 19200 dpi Dedicated "Scan to" key functions only in the Mac OS® X 10.2.4 or greater.
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External phone A TAD (telephone answering device) or telephone that is connected to your machine. F/T Ring Time The length of time that the Brother machine rings (when the Receive Mode setting is Fax/Tel) to notify you to pick up a voice call that it answered.
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Detect 42 fax redial .59 D Delayed Batch Transmission . 37 Dialling a pause . 60 access codes and credit card numbers 65 automatic fax redial 59 Groups (Broadcasting) . 32 manual 58 One-Touch . 58 Speed-Dial 58 Distinctive Ring 48, 53 Drum unit checking (remaining life) 138 cleaning 130 replacing . You're reading an excerpt. Click here to read official BROTHER MFC-8460N user guide...
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Fax Journal .73 Journal Period 72 Help List 73 how to print .73 Network Configuration 73 Quick-Dial List .73 Transmission Verification 72 User Settings 73 Resolution copy 158 170 V Volume, setting beeper .20 ring 20 speaker .20 171 For Australia Warranty For details about the warranty on your Brother Product, please visit: www.
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Repair For warranty service for your Brother Product you will need evidence of original purchase (e.g. a copy of the sales docket). Contact Brother International (Aust) Pty Ltd for details about your nearest Authorised Warranty Centre or visit: www.brother.com.au Support For support for your Brother Product other than what you can resolve through the User Guide, Visit our website: www.brother.