Brother International MFC 8300 - B/W Laser Printer driver and firmware
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Users Manual - English - Page 2
... 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...
Users Manual - English - Page 4
... Cable
Multi-purpose Paper Cassette #2 (For FAX 4750 and MFC 8600 only)
Network (LAN) Board (For FAX 5750 and MFC 8700 only)
Power Protector for A/C Power and Phone Line Surges and Voltage Spikes
Quick Reference Card
Operations Manual
Software Manual
Bundled MFC 8300 Printer Driver is available on Floppy Disks
** Optional Multi-Function Link® Pro software on CD-ROM (or Floppy Disks) for FAX...
Users Manual - English - Page 15
Before You Install Brother Printer Driver 12-2 If You Don't Have a CD-ROM Drive 12-2 Computer Requirements 12-2
Connecting Brother Machine to PC with a USB Cable (For Using Windows® 98 Only 12-3 Installing Brother Printer Driver Using USB Cable 12-4
Manually Installing True Type Fonts 12-8 For Windows® 95/98 and Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 12-8 For Windows® 3.1x...
Users Manual - English - Page 17
... USB equipped Apple New Power Macintosh G3 or iMac with Mac OS 8.5/8.6 18-1 Install Brother Printer Driver for MFC 8300 18-1
SPECIFICATIONS S-1 Product Description S-1 Fax Specifications S-1 Printer Specifications S-2 Electrical and Environment S-3 Parallel Interface Specifications S-4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface Specifications S-4 Resident Fonts S-4 Symbol Sets/Character Sets...
Users Manual - English - Page 99
... Software Manual.
Using the Brother Machine with Your PC
The MFC 8300 is a 3 in1 multi-function center-it's a Fax, Copier and Printer. Before you can print from Windows® on your PC, you must first follow the steps in this chapter to connect the Brother machine to your computer and to install the Brother printer driver from the bundled CD-ROM If you have a FAX 4750, FAX...
Users Manual - English - Page 100
... You Install Brother Printer Driver
If You Don't Have a CD-ROM Drive
All software is supplied on CD-ROM. If you need a Floppy Disk version for the MFC 8300's Printer Driver (DSK8331 for Windows® 3.1x or DSK8395 for Windows® 95/98), call Brother at
USA:
1-888-879-3232
From within Canada: 1-800-668-2768
From within Montreal: 1-514-685-6464
To order the appropriate set of disks...
Users Manual - English - Page 106
... the initial Windows® Printer Driver installation, or manually at a later time.
True Type Fonts are the fonts that are used in the Windows® operating systems. If you install the Brother True Type Fonts, more types of fonts will be available for Windows® applications.
For Windows® 95/98 and Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0: 1 Insert the Brother CD-ROM drive for True...
Users Manual - English - Page 107
... you see "Update Device Driver Wizard", click Next to bypass the Windows® Plug and Play Printer Driver screens, followed by Finish.
If you are using Windows® 98, you may see the "Add New Hardware Wizard" during startup, follow the instructions from the installer, then click Next. Click Finish when it appears on the screen.
SETUP BROTHER MACHINE WITH PC...
Users Manual - English - Page 108
...NT® Workstation Version 4.0, the Software Installation program appears automatically when you insert the Brother CD-ROM. -OR- You can also click Start at the Desktop, select Run and then enter x:\SETUP.EXE. ("x" is the drive letter for your CD-ROM drive.)
If you are using Windows® 3.1x: s Insert the Brother CD-ROM for the MFC 8300 printer driver into your
CD-ROM drive. s From the Program...
Users Manual - English - Page 109
...:
For each application you install, click on that name in the Software Installation window and follow the instructions on the screen. The last step will be to restart Windows® and access the Software Installation window again to install the next application.
3 Click on "Install MFC Printer Driver" and follow the prompts on the
screen.
S E T U P B R O T H E R M A C H I N E W I T H P C 12...
Users Manual - English - Page 111
... driver supported in Emulation mode to be selected with your application software the remote printer console program
HP LaserJet IIP™ HP LaserJet II™
HP LaserJet IIP emulation mode Auto emulation selection
s The best or recommended printer driver is indicated in bold. s Be sure to choose the proper printer driver in your application software. s Be sure the printing resolution is set...
Users Manual - English - Page 112
... the following hardware and software to install the program:
DOS Monitor Option
Version 3.3 or later 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 Make sure your Brother machine is connected to your computer and it is
set to Online.
2 Start...
Users Manual - English - Page 119
... (For MFC 8300, MFC 8600 and MFC 8700 Only)
Special Printing Features
If you purchased the optional Multi-Function Link® Pro accessory (PCI-3CD) for your FAX 4750 or FAX 5750, follow the instructions in this chapter.
Windows® Printing
The dedicated printer driver and TrueType™ compatible fonts for Microsoft® Windows® 3.1x, 95/98 and Windows NT® Workstation Version...
Users Manual - English - Page 120
... the right and left margins in your application software. (See Acceptable Paper, page 2-5.)
Use the manual feed slot for labels, transparencies, card stock, thicker paper or envelopes.
Two-Sided Printing (Manual Duplexing)
The supplied printer drivers for Windows® 3.1x, 95/98 and Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 enable manual duplex printing. (For more information, see the Help...
Users Manual - English - Page 128
...; Pro (Option)
(For FAX 4750, FAX 5750 and MFC 8300 Only)
If you have a FAX 4750, FAX 5750 or MFC 8300, you can purchase the optional Multi-Function Link® Pro software (PCI-3CD). Multi-Function Link® Pro enables you to use your Brother machine as a scanner and to use it to fax from Windows® applications in your computer.
Installation instructions will be included...
Users Manual - English - Page 137
... in the machine.
• If you have installed the 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 memory with the optional memory board. (ME8000 or ME16000)
NO RESPONSE / BUSY...
Users Manual - English - Page 144
... the number of font sizes within your application software.
• Expand the printer memory by installing one of the optional memory boards (ME8000 or ME16000).
Windows® Setup Printing Difficulties
My headers or footers appear when I view my document on the screen but do not up when I print them.
Most laser printers have a restricted area that will not accept print...
Users Manual - English - Page 145
Difficulty
Suggestions
DOS Setup Printing Difficulties
I cannot print from my application software.
Check that the DOS application software interface settings match those of your printer: for example, if you are using a parallel printer cable, you would probably set your DOS software printer port to LPT1. Check for an error message on the LCD.
The machine prints, but it prints incorrect ...
Users Manual - English - Page 148
...Contact your reseller to inquire about the latest Display Driver software. Another solution is to change your Windows® Setup Display selection from the current selection to the standard VGA or SVGA selection. Contact your reseller or Microsoft Support if you need help modifying your Windows® Display selection or installing new Display Driver software.
Problem Using the HP Pavilion PC and...
Users Manual - English - Page 149
... other and cause problems.
Please make sure you have installed the Brother printer driver, by executing SETUP.EXE from your CD-ROM drive, following the instructions on the CD-ROM label. The bi-directional communication may be disabled when the driver is installed from the Add menu in "Printers" of the Control Panel. Please restart Windows®.
Remove the conflicting situation caused by one...