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... number) Serial Number:* Date of Purchase: Place of Purchase: * The serial number is on the back of the unit. Retain this User's Guide with Brother International Corporation, you will help us notify you of enhancements to your new product is on -line at www.registermybrother.com By registering your product with...the event of theft, fire or warranty service. If you need to call Customer Service Please complete the following information for future reference: Model Number: MFC-8420, MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN (Circle your receipt; ■ may serve as the original owner of the product.
... number) Serial Number:* Date of Purchase: Place of Purchase: * The serial number is on the back of the unit. Retain this User's Guide with Brother International Corporation, you will help us notify you of enhancements to your new product is on -line at www.registermybrother.com By registering your product with...the event of theft, fire or warranty service. If you need to call Customer Service Please complete the following information for future reference: Model Number: MFC-8420, MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN (Circle your receipt; ■ may serve as the original owner of the product.
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... 2-7 To load paper or other media in the multi-purpose tray (MP tray) (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN 2-8 To use Automatic Duplexing for fax, copy and print operations (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN 2-10 3 On-screen programming 3-1 User-friendly programming 3-1 Menu table 3-1 Memory Storage 3-1 Navigation keys 3-2 4 Getting started 4-1 Initial Setup 4-1 Setting the Date and Time 4-1 Setting...
... 2-7 To load paper or other media in the multi-purpose tray (MP tray) (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN 2-8 To use Automatic Duplexing for fax, copy and print operations (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN 2-10 3 On-screen programming 3-1 User-friendly programming 3-1 Menu table 3-1 Memory Storage 3-1 Navigation keys 3-2 4 Getting started 4-1 Initial Setup 4-1 Setting the Date and Time 4-1 Setting...
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... up Polling Receive 5-9 Setting up Sequential Polling Receive 5-10 Setting Duplex printing for Fax mode (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN 5-10 Telephone services 5-11 Distinctive Ring 5-11 What does your telephone company's 'Distinctive Ring' do 5-11 What does Brother's 'Distinctive Ring' do 5-11 Do you have Voice Mail 5-12 Before you choose the ring...
... up Polling Receive 5-9 Setting up Sequential Polling Receive 5-10 Setting Duplex printing for Fax mode (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN 5-10 Telephone services 5-11 Distinctive Ring 5-11 What does your telephone company's 'Distinctive Ring' do 5-11 What does Brother's 'Distinctive Ring' do 5-11 Do you have Voice Mail 5-12 Before you choose the ring...
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... Retrieval 8-5 Using your Remote Access Code 8-5 Remote commands 8-6 Retrieving fax messages 8-7 Changing your Fax Forwarding number 8-7 9 Printing reports 9-1 MFC settings and activity 9-1 Customizing the Transmission Verification Report..... 9-1 Setting the Fax Activity Report Interval 9-2 Printing reports 9-3 To print a report ... 10-12 N in 1 copy 10-12 Poster 10-13 Duplex (1 in 1) (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN 10-13 Duplex (2 in 1) and Duplex (4 in 1) (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN 10-15 Changing the default copy settings 10-16 Quality 10-16 Contrast 10-16 xvii
... Retrieval 8-5 Using your Remote Access Code 8-5 Remote commands 8-6 Retrieving fax messages 8-7 Changing your Fax Forwarding number 8-7 9 Printing reports 9-1 MFC settings and activity 9-1 Customizing the Transmission Verification Report..... 9-1 Setting the Fax Activity Report Interval 9-2 Printing reports 9-3 To print a report ... 10-12 N in 1 copy 10-12 Poster 10-13 Duplex (1 in 1) (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN 10-13 Duplex (2 in 1) and Duplex (4 in 1) (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN 10-15 Changing the default copy settings 10-16 Quality 10-16 Contrast 10-16 xvii
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11 12 xviii Using the MFC as a printer 11-1 Using the Brother MFC-8420, MFC-8820D or MFC-8820DN printer driver 11-1 How to print your document 11-2 Simultaneous printing and faxing 11-3 Two-sided printing (Duplex Printing 11-3 Automatic Duplex Printing (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN 11-3 Manual Duplex Printing 11-4 Face-...feed tray (For MFC-8420 11-7 The multi-purpose tray (MP tray) (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN 11-9 Printing on envelopes 11-11 Printer operation keys 11-16 Job Cancel 11-16 Secure key 11-16 Setting the Emulation Selection 11-17 Printing the Internal Font List 11-...
11 12 xviii Using the MFC as a printer 11-1 Using the Brother MFC-8420, MFC-8820D or MFC-8820DN printer driver 11-1 How to print your document 11-2 Simultaneous printing and faxing 11-3 Two-sided printing (Duplex Printing 11-3 Automatic Duplex Printing (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN 11-3 Manual Duplex Printing 11-4 Face-...feed tray (For MFC-8420 11-7 The multi-purpose tray (MP tray) (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN 11-9 Printing on envelopes 11-11 Printer operation keys 11-16 Job Cancel 11-16 Secure key 11-16 Setting the Emulation Selection 11-17 Printing the Internal Font List 11-...
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... 21-4 Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada only 21-4 International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement 21-4 Laser safety 21-4 FDA regulations 21-5 Important safety instructions 21... Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (USA only 21-3 Important 21-4 Important - Using the Brother Network PC-FAX software........... 20-5 Quick Tips 20-5 Sending a Network PC-FAX from your Macintosh®... tray (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN 22-11 If you are having difficulty with your MFC 22-13 Improving the print quality 22-18 Packing and shipping the MFC 22-22 Routine...
... 21-4 Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada only 21-4 International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement 21-4 Laser safety 21-4 FDA regulations 21-5 Important safety instructions 21... Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (USA only 21-3 Important 21-4 Important - Using the Brother Network PC-FAX software........... 20-5 Quick Tips 20-5 Sending a Network PC-FAX from your Macintosh®... tray (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN 22-11 If you are having difficulty with your MFC 22-13 Improving the print quality 22-18 Packing and shipping the MFC 22-22 Routine...
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... damage to use, with other features. Notes tell you how you through programming it. 1 Introduction Using this Guide. Your MFC-8420, MFC-8820D or MFC-8820DN is simple to the machine. Symbols used special fonts and added some of Contents. Cautions specify procedures you what to do ...this Guide Thank you to avoid possible personal injury. Italicized typeface emphasizes an important point or refers you for buying a Brother Multi-Function Center (MFC). Improper Setup alerts you to devices and operations that may arise or give tips about a specific feature or operation by...
... damage to use, with other features. Notes tell you how you through programming it. 1 Introduction Using this Guide. Your MFC-8420, MFC-8820D or MFC-8820DN is simple to the machine. Symbols used special fonts and added some of Contents. Cautions specify procedures you what to do ...this Guide Thank you to avoid possible personal injury. Italicized typeface emphasizes an important point or refers you for buying a Brother Multi-Function Center (MFC). Improper Setup alerts you to devices and operations that may arise or give tips about a specific feature or operation by...
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... 2 Front Cover Release Button 6 ADF Document Support Extension 7 ADF Document Output Support Flap 8 Document Cover 1 (MFC-8420) Manual Feed Tray (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) Multi-purpose Tray (MP Tray) 9 Power Switch 10 Front Cover 11 Paper Tray (Tray #1) No. MFC part names and operations ■ Front view 5 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) 4 Control Panel 3 Face-down...
... 2 Front Cover Release Button 6 ADF Document Support Extension 7 ADF Document Output Support Flap 8 Document Cover 1 (MFC-8420) Manual Feed Tray (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) Multi-purpose Tray (MP Tray) 9 Power Switch 10 Front Cover 11 Paper Tray (Tray #1) No. MFC part names and operations ■ Front view 5 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) 4 Control Panel 3 Face-down...
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...Face-up Output Tray (Back Output Tray) 14 AC Power Connector 13 Duplex Tray (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) 12 Paper Adjustment Lever for duplex printing. 13 Duplex Tray (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) Slide out to remove paper jammed inside the MFC. 14 AC Power Connector Connect the AC Power Connector here. 15 Face-up Output Tray... paper is placed in the MP tray or Manual feed tray. 16 ADF Cover Open to match your paper size for Duplex Printing (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) 17 Telephone Line Jack 18 USB Interface Connector 19 Parallel Interface Connector 20 External Telephone Line Jack No.
...Face-up Output Tray (Back Output Tray) 14 AC Power Connector 13 Duplex Tray (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) 12 Paper Adjustment Lever for duplex printing. 13 Duplex Tray (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) Slide out to remove paper jammed inside the MFC. 14 AC Power Connector Connect the AC Power Connector here. 15 Face-up Output Tray... paper is placed in the MP tray or Manual feed tray. 16 ADF Cover Open to match your paper size for Duplex Printing (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) 17 Telephone Line Jack 18 USB Interface Connector 19 Parallel Interface Connector 20 External Telephone Line Jack No.
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INTRODUCTION 1 - 6 6 5 34 7 2 1 12 11 10 9 8 Control panel overview MFC-8420, MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN have similar control panel keys.
INTRODUCTION 1 - 6 6 5 34 7 2 1 12 11 10 9 8 Control panel overview MFC-8420, MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN have similar control panel keys.
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...keyboard for entering information into the MFC. 9 Copy keys (Temporary settings): Enlarge/Reduce Lets you reduce or enlarge copies depending upon the ratio you make a copy that is lighter or darker than the original. B Start Lets you would like to copy 2 or 4 pages onto one page. INTRODUCTION 1 - 10 ...Duplex/N in 1 to use for your type of the paper or N in 1 (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) You can select which tray you start sending faxes, making copies or scanning.
...keyboard for entering information into the MFC. 9 Copy keys (Temporary settings): Enlarge/Reduce Lets you reduce or enlarge copies depending upon the ratio you make a copy that is lighter or darker than the original. B Start Lets you would like to copy 2 or 4 pages onto one page. INTRODUCTION 1 - 10 ...Duplex/N in 1 to use for your type of the paper or N in 1 (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) You can select which tray you start sending faxes, making copies or scanning.
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2 Paper About paper Type and size of paper The MFC loads paper from the installed paper tray, manual feed tray, multi-purpose tray or optional lower tray. Tray Type Paper tray (Tray #1) Manual feed tray Multi-purpose tray (MP tray) Optional lower tray (Tray #2) Recommended paper Model name MFC-8420, MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN MFC-8420 MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN Option for MFC-8420, MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN Plain Paper: Transparency: Labels: Xerox 4200DP 20 lb Hammermill Laser Paper 24 lb 3M CG 3300 Avery laser label # 5160 PAPER 2 - 1
2 Paper About paper Type and size of paper The MFC loads paper from the installed paper tray, manual feed tray, multi-purpose tray or optional lower tray. Tray Type Paper tray (Tray #1) Manual feed tray Multi-purpose tray (MP tray) Optional lower tray (Tray #2) Recommended paper Model name MFC-8420, MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN MFC-8420 MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN Option for MFC-8420, MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN Plain Paper: Transparency: Labels: Xerox 4200DP 20 lb Hammermill Laser Paper 24 lb 3M CG 3300 Avery laser label # 5160 PAPER 2 - 1
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...is suitable. ■ Use paper that is made for plain-paper copying. ■ Use paper that are partly used with the MFC-8420, MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN. Choosing acceptable paper We recommend that you test paper (especially special sizes and types of paper, especially for paper that can use ...laser printers. ■ For the best print quality, we recommend using preprinted or highly textured paper, or paper with a moisture content of approximately 5%. It may cause a paper jam and damage your MFC will be used or your MFC. Do not use ink jet paper. Visit us at http://solutions.brother...
...is suitable. ■ Use paper that is made for plain-paper copying. ■ Use paper that are partly used with the MFC-8420, MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN. Choosing acceptable paper We recommend that you test paper (especially special sizes and types of paper, especially for paper that can use ...laser printers. ■ For the best print quality, we recommend using preprinted or highly textured paper, or paper with a moisture content of approximately 5%. It may cause a paper jam and damage your MFC will be used or your MFC. Do not use ink jet paper. Visit us at http://solutions.brother...
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Paper capacity of the paper trays Paper size Multi-purpose tray (MP tray) (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) Manual feed tray (MFC-8420) Width: 69.8 to 220 mm (2.75 to 8.66 in.) Height: 116 to 406.4 mm (4.57 to 16.0 in.) Width: 69.8 to 220 mm (2.75 ..., Letter, Legal, B5 (ISO), B5 (JIS), Executive, A5, A6, B6 (ISO) A4, Letter, Legal, B5 (ISO), B5 (JIS), Executive, A5, B6 (ISO) Duplex printing (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) A4, Letter, Legal Number of sheets 50 sheets (80 g/m2 or 20 lb) Single sheet 250 sheets (80 g/m2 or 20 lb) 250 sheets (80...
Paper capacity of the paper trays Paper size Multi-purpose tray (MP tray) (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) Manual feed tray (MFC-8420) Width: 69.8 to 220 mm (2.75 to 8.66 in.) Height: 116 to 406.4 mm (4.57 to 16.0 in.) Width: 69.8 to 220 mm (2.75 ..., Letter, Legal, B5 (ISO), B5 (JIS), Executive, A5, A6, B6 (ISO) A4, Letter, Legal, B5 (ISO), B5 (JIS), Executive, A5, B6 (ISO) Duplex printing (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) A4, Letter, Legal Number of sheets 50 sheets (80 g/m2 or 20 lb) Single sheet 250 sheets (80 g/m2 or 20 lb) 250 sheets (80...
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... tray Optional Lower tray Multipurpose tray Manual feed tray Paper tray Optional Lower tray Multipurpose tray Manual feed tray Paper tray Optional Lower Tray MFC-8420 MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN N/A Plain paper, Bond paper, Recycled paper, Envelope*1, Labels*2, and Transparency*2 Plain paper, Bond paper, N/A Recycled paper, Envelope, Labels, and Transparency Plain paper, Recycled ... B6 (ISO) A4, Letter, Legal, B5 (ISO), B5 (JIS), Executive, A5, B6 (ISO) *1 Up to 3 envelopes *2 Up to 10 sheets When printing transparencies, remove each one from the face-down output tray after it exits the...
... tray Optional Lower tray Multipurpose tray Manual feed tray Paper tray Optional Lower tray Multipurpose tray Manual feed tray Paper tray Optional Lower Tray MFC-8420 MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN N/A Plain paper, Bond paper, Recycled paper, Envelope*1, Labels*2, and Transparency*2 Plain paper, Bond paper, N/A Recycled paper, Envelope, Labels, and Transparency Plain paper, Recycled ... B6 (ISO) A4, Letter, Legal, B5 (ISO), B5 (JIS), Executive, A5, B6 (ISO) *1 Up to 3 envelopes *2 Up to 10 sheets When printing transparencies, remove each one from the face-down output tray after it exits the...
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MP tray support flap 3 When loading paper in the proper position on the MP tray. Make sure that the paper is not, the paper may not be fed properly, resulting in the multi-purpose tray (MP tray) (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) When printing envelopes and labels you should only use the multi-purpose tray. 1 Open the MP tray and lower it touches the back of the tray. If it is straight and in the MP tray, make sure it gently. 2 Pull out and unfold the MP tray support flap. To load paper or other media in a skewed printout or a paper jam. 2 - 8 PAPER
MP tray support flap 3 When loading paper in the proper position on the MP tray. Make sure that the paper is not, the paper may not be fed properly, resulting in the multi-purpose tray (MP tray) (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) When printing envelopes and labels you should only use the multi-purpose tray. 1 Open the MP tray and lower it touches the back of the tray. If it is straight and in the MP tray, make sure it gently. 2 Pull out and unfold the MP tray support flap. To load paper or other media in a skewed printout or a paper jam. 2 - 8 PAPER
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... Setting Duplex printing for Duplex Printing, in the back of the paper using . To use Automatic Duplexing for fax, copy and print operations (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) If you are using the Duplex feature for fax, copy or print, you will need to set the Paper Adjustment Lever to the size of... want to print on page 11-3.) 1 Load paper in the Paper Tray or Multi-purpose Tray. 2 Set the Paper Adjustment Lever for Fax mode (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) on page 5-10, Duplex/N in 1 on page 10-11 and Two-sided printing (Duplex Printing) on both sides of the...
... Setting Duplex printing for Duplex Printing, in the back of the paper using . To use Automatic Duplexing for fax, copy and print operations (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) If you are using the Duplex feature for fax, copy or print, you will need to set the Paper Adjustment Lever to the size of... want to print on page 11-3.) 1 Load paper in the Paper Tray or Multi-purpose Tray. 2 Set the Paper Adjustment Lever for Fax mode (For MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) on page 5-10, Duplex/N in 1 on page 10-11 and Two-sided printing (Duplex Printing) on both sides of the...
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... Options Descriptions Page 1.Mode Timer - 0 Sec 30 Secs 1 Min 2 Mins 5 Mins Off Sets how long the 4-5 MFC will stay in Copy or Scan mode before returning to Fax mode. 2.Paper Type 1.MP Tray (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) Thin Plain Thick Thicker Sets the type of 4-5 paper in Bold with . 3 - 4 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING The default...
... Options Descriptions Page 1.Mode Timer - 0 Sec 30 Secs 1 Min 2 Mins 5 Mins Off Sets how long the 4-5 MFC will stay in Copy or Scan mode before returning to Fax mode. 2.Paper Type 1.MP Tray (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) Thin Plain Thick Thicker Sets the type of 4-5 paper in Bold with . 3 - 4 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING The default...
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... you have the optional tray #2, see page 3-15.) 7.LCD - The default settings are shown in Bold with . Adjusts the speaker 4-9 volume. Tray - Contrast (MFC-8420) 8.LCD Contrast (MFC-8820D/ 8820DN) 9.LCD Contrast (With optional tray #2) Options High Med Low Off High Med Low Off High Med Low Off On Off On Off Tray#1 Only...
... you have the optional tray #2, see page 3-15.) 7.LCD - The default settings are shown in Bold with . Adjusts the speaker 4-9 volume. Tray - Contrast (MFC-8420) 8.LCD Contrast (MFC-8820D/ 8820DN) 9.LCD Contrast (With optional tray #2) Options High Med Low Off High Med Low Off High Med Low Off On Off On Off Tray#1 Only...
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... resolution for outgoing faxes. Makes printouts 5-6 darker or lighter. Fine Photo Descriptions Page Sets the number of 5-2 rings before the MFC answers in FAX/TEL mode. Receives fax 5-4 messages without pressing the Start key. You can answer all 5-8 calls at an ... On ( 51, #51) Off 5.Auto On Reduction Off 6.Print - + Density - + - + - + - + 7.Polling RX On Off 8.Duplex (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) 1.Contrast 2.Fax Resolution On Off Auto Light Dark Standard Fine S. The default settings are shown in Bold with . 3 - 6 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING
... resolution for outgoing faxes. Makes printouts 5-6 darker or lighter. Fine Photo Descriptions Page Sets the number of 5-2 rings before the MFC answers in FAX/TEL mode. Receives fax 5-4 messages without pressing the Start key. You can answer all 5-8 calls at an ... On ( 51, #51) Off 5.Auto On Reduction Off 6.Print - + Density - + - + - + - + 7.Polling RX On Off 8.Duplex (MFC-8820D and MFC-8820DN) 1.Contrast 2.Fax Resolution On Off Auto Light Dark Standard Fine S. The default settings are shown in Bold with . 3 - 6 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING