Brother MFC-8500 User Manual

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MFC-8500

OWNER’S MANUAL

version C

Default Chapter3
- Brother Numbers3
- For Customer Service3
- Ordering Accessories and Supplies4
- Compilation and Publication Notice5
- Quick Reference Guide9
- Receiving Faxes9
- Sending Faxes9
- Storing Numbers10
- Table of Contents11
Introduction23
- Using this Manual23
  - Finding Information23
  - Conventions Used in this Manual23
- Test Sheet Procedure and Product Registration (for USA Only)24
  - To Complete Your MFC-8500 Registration On-Line24
    - (For USA Only)24
- MFC-8500 Control Panel Overview25
- About Fax Machines27
Assembly and Connections29
- Packing List29
- Choosing a Location30
- Assembly31
- Paper34
- Connections37
On-Screen Programming43
- User-Friendly Programming43
  - Menu Mode43
  - Menu Selection Table44
Initial Setup49
- Getting Started49
Setup Receive57
- Basic Receiving Operations57
- Advanced Receiving Operations61
Setup Send65
- Before You Begin65
- Basic Sending Operations69
- Advanced Sending Operations73
Auto Dial Numbers and Dialing Options76
- Storing Numbers for Easy Dialing76
- Dialing Options79
Telephone Services83
- Custom Features83
- Remote Fax Options89
Printing Reports95
- MFC Settings and Activity95
Making Copies97
- Using Your Machine as a Copier97
- Copy Contrast100
- Sorting Multiple Copies101
- Special Copy Options101
- Changing Default Copy Settings102
  - Copy Mode (Type of Original)102
  - Copy Contrast102
For DOS Users103
- How to Use the Brother Machine with Your DOS Application Software103
- What Does the Remote Printer Console Do103
  - Remote Printer Console Main Program103
- Installing the Remote Printer Console104
- Using the Remote Printer Console Main Program105
- Remote Printer Console106
  - Current Printer Status Information106
- Printer Setup Category106
Using Brother Machine as a Printer109
- Special Printing Features109
- Printing from Your PC110
- Simultaneous Printing/Faxing114
- Choosing Acceptable Paper114
- Printer Operations115
Printer Driver Settings (for Windows Only)116
- Using the Brother MFC-8500 Printer Driver116
  - Features in the PCL Printer Driver (for Windows Users Only)116
- Basic Tab117
- Advanced Tab120
- Accessories Tab128
- Support129
- Features in the Printer Driver (for Windows ® 2000)130
Using the Windows -Based Brother MFL-Pro Control Center136
- Brother Control Center136
  - Autoload the Brother Control Center136
  - How to Turn off Autoload137
- Using the Scan Keys137
- Using the Control Panel Keys137
- Brother Control Center Features139
- Scan to File142
  - Scan to E-Mail143
  - Fax Settings150
Using Scansoft™ Paperport ® for Brother and Scansoft™ Textbridge151
- Using Scansoft™ Paperport and Textbridge151
Setting up and Using PC FAX158
- Only)158
- Introduction158
  - Brother Resource Manager158
- MFC Remote Setup159
- PC FAX Sending (for Windows Only)160
- Setting up Speed Dial163
- Setting up PC FAX Receiving173
Using Automatic E-Mail Printing175
- For Windows 95, 98, 98SE, Me Only175
  - Main Features175
    - To Access the On-Line Documentation175
    - To Install Automatic E-Mail Printing (Optional Application)175
Using the Brother MFC with a New Power Macintosh G3, G4 or Imac™/Ibook176
- Set up Your USB Equipped Apple176
  - G3,G4, Imac™ or Ibook with Mac os 8.5/8.51/8.6/9.0/9.0.4/9.1176
- Using Brother Printer Driver with Your Apple Macintosh176
- Sending a Fax from Your Macintosh Application178
  - Setting up Your Address Book180
    - Adding a New Member180
    - Adding a New Group181
- Using Brother TWAIN Scanner Driver with Your Apple Macintosh182
Optional Accessories187
- Paper Cassette #2 (Option)187
Important Information188
- Standard Telephone and FCC Notices188
- Important Safety Instructions191
- Trademarks193
Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance194
- Troubleshooting194
- Packing and Shipping the Machine206
- Routine Maintenance209
Glossary216
Specifications220
- Product Description220
- Fax220
- Printer221
Index226
- Remote Retrieval Access Card231

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Questions and Answers:

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Kimberly HubbardSep 5, 2025
Why does my Brother MFC-8500 say 'COOLING DOWN WAIT FOR A WHILE'?
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  taylor96Sep 5, 2025
  If your Brother All in One Printer displays 'COOLING DOWN WAIT FOR A WHILE', it means the drum unit or toner cartridge is too hot. You need to wait for the machine to cool down before it resumes printing.
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Natalie EllisSep 7, 2025
What does 'MACHINE ERROR XX' mean on my Brother MFC-8500?
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  Meagan BoyleSep 7, 2025
  If your Brother All in One Printer displays 'MACHINE ERROR XX', it indicates a mechanical problem. Turn the power off, then contact Brother Customer Service.
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What does 'COMM. ERROR' mean on my Brother All in One Printer?
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  drileySep 8, 2025
  If your Brother All in One Printer displays 'COMM. ERROR', it means a poor phone line quality caused a communication error. Try the call again.
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gmahoneySep 10, 2025
What to do if my Brother MFC-8500 says 'NO RESPONSE / BUSY'?
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  Amy PetersonSep 10, 2025
  If your Brother All in One Printer displays 'NO RESPONSE / BUSY', it means the number you dialed isn't answering or is busy, or it's not connected to a fax machine. Verify the number and try again.

Brother MFC-8500 Specifications

General

Type	All-in-One Printer
Functions	Print, Copy, Scan, Fax
Printing Technology	Laser
Print Resolution	600 x 600 dpi
Copy Resolution	600 x 600 dpi
Reduction/Enlargement	25% - 400%
Scanner Type	Flatbed
Scan Resolution	600 x 2400 dpi
Grayscale Depth	256 levels
Fax Modem Speed	33.6 Kbps
Paper Capacity	250 sheets
Connectivity	USB, Parallel
Memory	8 MB
Fax Transmission Speed	3 seconds per page
Fax Resolution	203 x 98 dpi
Max. Paper Size	Legal (8.5" x 14")
Supported Paper Sizes	A4, A5, B5, Executive, Letter, Legal