Name: Brother MFC-8420
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USING THE WINDOWS

-BASED BROTHER SMARTUI CONTROL CENTER

AutoLoad the Brother Control Center

The Control Center is initially configured to automatically load each

time Windows

is started. When the Control Center is loaded the

Control Center icon will appear in the task bar. If you don’t want

the Control Center to load automatically, you can turn AutoLoad off.

How to turn off Auto Load

Right-click the Control Center icon in the Task Tray and

select Show.

The main SmartUI Control Center window appears. Please look

at the bottom of the window for a check box labelled “AutoLoad

Pop-up”.

Uncheck the AutoLoad Pop-Up option to prevent the SmartUI

from automatically loading every time Windows

is started.

Default Chapter2
- Compilation and Publication Notice2
- Safety Precautions4
- Choosing a Location6
- Quick Reference Guide7
- Table of Contents9
Introduction22
- Using this Guide22
- Control Panel Overview26
  - Status LED Indications31
- About Fax Machines33
  - Fax Tones and Handshake33
  - ECM (Error Correction Mode)34
- Connecting the MFC35
Paper42
- About Paper42
  - Type and Size of Paper42
  - Recommended Paper42
- Choosing Acceptable Paper43
On-Screen Programming53
- User-Friendly Programming53
  - Menu Table53
  - Memory Storage53
- Navigation Keys54
- Menu Options69
Getting Started70
- Initial Setup70
- General Setup75
- Initial Setup Depending on Your Country84
  - Setting Tone or Pulse Dialling Mode (Except for the Nordic Countries)84
Setup Receive85
- Basic Receiving Operations85
- Advanced Receiving Operations92
- Telephone Services98
  - BT Call Sign (for U.K. Only)98
    - To Enable the Machine to Work with BT Call Sign (Only with Your External Phone)98
Setup Send99
- How to Fax99
- Basic Sending Operations105
- Advanced Sending Operations112
Auto Dial Numbers and Dialling Options123
- Storing Numbers for Easy Dialling123
- Dialling Options129
Remote Fax Options133
- Fax Forwarding133
  - Programming a Fax Forwarding Number133
- Setting Fax Storage134
- Setting Your Remote Access Code135
- Remote Retrieval136
- Printing Reports139
  - MFC Settings and Activity139
Making Copies142
- Using the MFC as a Copier142
Using the MFC as a Printer162
- Using the Brother MFC-8420, MFC-8820D Printer Driver162
- How to Print Your Document163
- Simultaneous Printing and Faxing164
  - Two-Sided Printing (Duplex Printing)164
- Printing on Thicker Paper and Card Stock169
  - The Manual Feed Tray (for MFC-8420)169
  - The Multi-Purpose Tray (MP Tray) (for MFC-8820D)171
- Printing on Envelopes173
- Printer Operation Keys178
Printer Driver Settings181
- How to Access the Printer Driver Settings181
- Features in the Brother Native Driver182
- Features in the PS Printer Driver (for Windows ® )197
How to Scan Using Windows203
- Scanning a Document203
- Scanning a Document (for Windows XP Only)212
- Using the Scan Key (for USB or Parallel Interface Cable Users)218
- Using Scansoft ® Paperport221
Using the Brother Control Center227
- Brother MFL-Pro Control Center227
- Autoload the Brother Control Center228
- How to Turn off Autoload228
- Brother Control Center Features229
- Scan to File234
- Scan to E-Mail236
- Scan to OCR (Word Processor)238
- Scan to Image240
- Copy242
- Send a Fax244
Using the Windows246
- Control Center246
- Autoload the Brother Control Center247
- How to Turn off Auto Load247
- Brother Control Center Features248
  - Auto Configuration249
- Hardware Section: Changing the Scan to Button Configuration250
- Software Section257
- Scan to File260
- Scan to E-Mail262
  - File Attachments264
  - Scanner Settings265
- Scan to OCR (Word Processing Program)266
- Scan to Graphics Application (Example: Microsoft Paint)268
  - Copy270
- Fax Setting (PC-Fax Using the Brother Fax Driver)272
  - FAX Settings273
- Custom: User-Defined Buttons274
  - Customizing a User-Defined Button274
Using MFC Remote Setup280
- MFC Remote Setup280
Using Brother PC-FAX Software282
- PC-FAX Sending282
- User Interface286
  - Simple Style286
  - Facsimile Style286
- Speed-Dial Setup287
- Setting up PC-FAX Receiving (Windows 95/98/98Se/Me/2000 Professional and Windows NT WS 4.0 Only)300
- Receiving a Fax into the PC (Windows ® XP Only)302
  - How to Receive a Fax Automatically302
  - How to View the Received Faxes307
Using Your MFC with a Macintosh308
- Setting up Your USB-Equipped Apple Macintosh308
- Using the Brother Printer Driver with Your Apple Macintosh (Mac os 8.6 - 9.2)309
  - (Mac os ® 8.6 - 9.2)309
- Using the Brother Printer Driver with Your Apple Macintosh (Mac os X)309
  - Choosing Page Setup Options311
  - Specific Settings312
- Using the PS Driver with Your Apple Macintosh313
  - For Mac os 8.6 to 9.2 Users314
  - For Mac os ® X Users314
- Sending a Fax from Your Macintosh Application321
  - For Mac os 8.6 - 9.2 Users321
  - For Mac os ® X Users321
    - Address Book Application325
    - Drag a Vcard from the Mac os325
- Using the Brother TWAIN Scanner Driver with Your Macintosh327
- Using Presto334
- MFC Remote Setup (Mac os ® X)337
Network Scanning339
- Registering Your PC with the MFC339
- Using the Scan Key343
Brother Network PC-FAX Software349
- Enable Network PC-FAX349
  - Sending Setup350
  - Extra Options in Address Book351
- Installing Network PC-FAX352
  - Windows ® 95/98/98SE and Me Users352
- Using the Brother Network PC-FAX Software354
  - Quick Tips354
- Sending a Network PC-FAX from Your Macintosh Application355
  - For Mac os 8.6 - 9.2 Users355
  - For Mac os X Users355
Important Information356
- IEC 60825 Specification356
  - Laser Diode356
  - Caution356
- For Your Safety357
- Disconnect Device357
  - IT Power System (for Norway Only)357
  - LAN Connection357
- International E357
  - NERGY STAR ® Compliance357
  - Statement357
- Important Safety Instructions358
- Trademarks360
Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance361
- Troubleshooting361
- Packing and Shipping the MFC381
- Routine Maintenance384
Optional Accessories396
- Memory Board396
  - Installing the Optional Memory Board397
- Network (LAN) Board400
Glossary407
Specifications412
- Product Description412
- General412
- Print Media413
- Copy413
- Fax414
- Scanner415
- Printer416
- Interfaces416
- Computer Requirements417
- Consumable Items418
- Network (LAN) Board (NC-9100H419
Index420
Remote Retrieval Access Card425

Brand	Brother
Model	MFC-8420
Category	All in One Printer
Language	English

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