Brother MFC-8380DN - User Manual

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Questions and Answers

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Bonnie JonesAug 19, 2025
How to fix 'Cannot receive a fax' error on my Brother MFC-8380DN (continued)?
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  George HolmesAug 19, 2025
  If you're using a telephone answering machine (External TAD mode) on the same line as your Brother All in One Printer, ensure your answering machine is set up correctly. Connect the external TAD as shown in the illustration on page 57. Set your answering machine to answer in one or two rings and record the outgoing message. Also, make sure your Brother machine's Fax Detect feature is turned On. If you often get transmission errors, try changing the Compatibility setting to Basic(for VoIP).
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Shelly RamosAug 22, 2025
What to do if dialling does not work on my Brother All in One Printer?
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  Dylan TrujilloAug 22, 2025
  If dialling does not work on your Brother All in One Printer, first check for a dial tone. Next, change the Tone/Pulse setting. Also, check all line cord connections, and ensure that the machine is plugged in and switched on. If an external phone is connected, try sending a manual fax by lifting the handset of the external telephone and dialing the number. Wait to hear the fax receiving tones before pressing Start.
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Alexander FoxAug 25, 2025
What does it mean if the Transmission Verification Report says RESULT:ERROR on my Brother All in One Printer?
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  ptranAug 26, 2025
  If the Transmission Verification Report shows RESULT:ERROR on your Brother All in One Printer, it is likely due to temporary noise or static on the line. Try sending the fax again. If you are sending a PC Fax message, the machine may be out of memory. If the problem persists, contact the telephone company to check your telephone line.
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Kaitlin FranklinAug 27, 2025
Why are there vertical black lines when sending faxes from my Brother MFC-8380DN All in One Printer?
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  Vincent BrandtAug 27, 2025
  Black vertical lines on faxes sent from your Brother All in One Printer are typically caused by dirt or correction fluid on the glass strip. Clean the scanner.
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Kristen GallagherAug 30, 2025
What causes difficulties printing or receiving faxes with condensed print on my Brother All in One Printer?
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  garretttownsendAug 30, 2025
  Difficulties printing or receiving faxes with condensed print, horizontal streaks, top and bottom sentences cut off, or missing lines on your Brother All in One Printer are usually caused by a poor telephone connection. Ask the other party to send the fax again.
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Steven HernandezSep 2, 2025
What to do if my Brother MFC-8380DN does not answer when called?
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  Daniel MataSep 2, 2025
  To resolve the issue of your Brother All in One Printer not answering when called, make sure the machine is in the correct receive mode for your setup. Check for a dial tone. If possible, call your machine to hear it answer. If there is still no answer, check the telephone line cord connection.
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Amy JamesSep 4, 2025
Why do received faxes appear as split or blank pages on my Brother MFC-8380DN All in One Printer?
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  Emily BuckSep 4, 2025
  If received faxes are divided and printed on two pages or if you get an extra blank page on your Brother All in One Printer, your paper size setting may not be correct for the paper you are using. Turn on Auto Reduction.
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Michael CharlesSep 7, 2025
How to improve poor sending quality on my Brother MFC-8380DN?
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  linda77Sep 8, 2025
  To improve poor sending quality on your Brother All in One Printer, try changing your resolution to Fine or S.Fine. Make a copy to check your machine’s scanner operation. If the copy quality is not good, clean the scanner.
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Donna NicholsSep 10, 2025
Why are there vertical black lines when receiving faxes on my Brother MFC-8380DN All in One Printer?
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  Michael KempSep 12, 2025
  Vertical black lines when receiving faxes on your Brother All in One Printer can be due to several reasons. The corona wire for printing may be dirty, so clean the corona wire. The sender’s scanner may be dirty, so 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 your dealer for service.
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Kimberly MolinaSep 13, 2025
What to do if key operations do not work on my Brother MFC-8380DN?
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  Kevin TaylorSep 13, 2025
  To fix key operations that do not work on your Brother All in One Printer, check the control panel is fitted correctly on the machine. Reinstall the control panel.

Brother MFC-8380DN Specifications

General

Duplex printing	Yes
Print technology	Laser
Maximum resolution	1200 x 1200 DPI
Time to first page (black, normal)	8.5 s
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)	30 ppm
Scan to	e-mail, FTP, OCR, USB
Input color depth	48 bit
Copier resize	25 - 400 %
Maximum copy resolution	1200 x 600 DPI
Maximum number of copies	99 copies
N-in-1 copy function (N=)	4, 9, 16, 25
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)	30 cpm
Faxing	Mono faxing
Fax memory	500 pages
Modem speed	33.6 Kbit/s
Total input capacity	500 sheets
Total output capacity	150 sheets
Multi-Purpose tray input capacity	50 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity	20 sheets
Internal memory	64 MB
Sound power level (standby)	30 dB
Sound pressure level (printing)	56 dB
Display	LCD
Market positioning	Home & office
Custom media sizes	(69.8 - 216) x (116 - 406.4) mm
Dimensions (WxDxH)	531 x 451 x 475 mm
Networking features	10/100 Base-TX
All-in-one functions	Copy, Fax, Scan
Maximum internal memory	0.576 GB
Color all-in-one functions	scan, n
Compatible operating systems	Linux, Windows 2000, XP/2003, Vista, XP, Mac OS X 10.3.9
Maximum print size	216 x 297 mm
Media weight (tray 1)	60 - 105 gsm
Paper tray media types	Bond paper, Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Transparencies
Non-ISO print media sizes	Executive
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)	A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)	B5
Maximum ISO A-series paper size	A4
Multi-Purpose Tray media weight	60 - 163 g/m²
Supported network protocols (IPv4)	IPv4, IPv6
Standard interfaces	Ethernet, USB 2.0
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1
Power consumption (standby)	85 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)	19 W
Power consumption (average operating)	680 W
Package weight	21100 g