Why does my Brother MFC-8520DN say 'No Paper'?
The Brother All in One Printer displays 'No Paper' because it is out of paper in the specified tray or all trays, or the paper is not correctly loaded in the paper tray. To resolve this, refill the paper in the paper tray shown on the LCD, ensuring the paper guides are set to the correct size. Alternatively, remove the paper and load it again, making sure the paper guides are properly adjusted.
How to fix 'No Toner' error on Brother MFC-8520DN?
If your Brother All in One Printer shows a 'No Toner' error, it means the toner cartridge or the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly is not installed correctly. Remove the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly, then remove the toner cartridge from the drum unit, and re-install the toner cartridge back into the drum unit again. Re-install the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back in the machine.
What does 'Replace Parts Drum' mean on my Brother MFC-8520DN All in One Printer and how to fix it?
The 'Replace Parts Drum' message on your Brother All in One Printer indicates that it is time to replace the drum unit or that the drum unit counter was not reset when a new drum was installed. Replace the drum unit and reset the drum unit counter.
What does 'Replace Parts Toner' mean on my Brother All in One Printer?
The 'Replace Parts Toner' message on your Brother All in One Printer means the toner cartridge is at the end of its life. You should replace the toner cartridge.
What does 'Document Jam' mean on Brother All in One Printer?
The 'Document Jam' error on your Brother All in One Printer means the document was not inserted or fed correctly, or the document scanned from the ADF was too long.
How to fix 'No Paper' error on Brother MFC-8520DN?
If your Brother All in One Printer displays 'No Paper', it means the machine is out of paper in the specified tray or all trays, or paper is not correctly loaded in the paper tray. Refill the paper in the paper tray shown on the LCD, ensuring the paper guides are set to the correct size. Alternatively, remove the paper and load it again, making sure the paper guides are correctly adjusted.
How to fix 'Cartridge Error' on Brother MFC-8520DN All in One Printer?
If your Brother All in One Printer displays 'Cartridge Error Put the Toner Cartridge back in', it means the toner cartridge is not installed correctly. Pull out the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly, take out the toner cartridge, and put it back into the drum unit again. Then, put the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly back in the machine.
What does 'Replace Toner' mean on my Brother MFC-8520DN All in One Printer?
If your Brother All in One Printer displays 'Replace Toner', it means the toner cartridge is at the end of its life and the machine will stop all print operations. Replace the toner cartridge.
What causes 'Drum Error' on Brother MFC-8520DN All in One Printer?
If your Brother All in One Printer displays 'Drum Error', it means that the corona wire on the drum unit needs to be cleaned or the toner cartridge is placed in the machine without the drum unit. Clean the corona wire on the drum unit. If the toner cartridge is missing, put the toner cartridge into the drum unit, and then re-install the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly in the machine.
Why does my Brother All in One Printer show 'Wrong Paper Size'?
If your Brother All in One Printer displays 'Wrong Paper Size', it means the machine cannot find paper of the same size in any other tray after the tray currently in use has run out of paper during a copy operation. Load the paper in the paper tray shown on the LCD.
General| Print technology | Laser |
|---|---|
| Maximum resolution | 1200 x 1200 DPI |
| Economical printing | Yes |
| Duplex printing mode | Auto |
| Time to first page (black, normal) | 8.5 s |
| Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 36 ppm |
| Duplex print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 9 ppm |
| PictBridge | No |
| Scan speed | 2.68 sec/page |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 405 x 415 x 423 mm |
| All-in-one functions | Copy, Fax, Print, Scan |
| Color all-in-one functions | Scan |
| Printing colors | Black |
| Maximum duty cycle | - pages per month |
| Recommended duty cycle | 500 - 3500 pages per month |
| Number of print cartridges | 1 |
| Page description languages | BR-Script 3, Epson FX, IBM ProPrinter, PCL 6 |
| Copier resize | 25 - 400 % |
| Maximum copy resolution | 1200 x 600 DPI |
| Maximum number of copies | 99 copies |
| N-in-1 copy function (N=) | 2, 4, 9, 16, 25 |
| Time to first copy (black, normal) | 10.5 s |
| Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4) | 36 cpm |
| Scan to | E-mail, E-mail Server, File, FTP, Image, OCR, USB |
| Scan drivers | ICA, ISIS, TWAIN |
| Scanner type | Flatbed & ADF scanner |
| Grayscale levels | 256 |
| Input color depth | 48 bit |
| Maximum scan area | Legal (216 x 356) mm |
| Output color depth | 24 bit |
| Image formats supported | BMP, JPG |
| Maximum scan resolution | 19200 x 19200 DPI |
| Document formats supported | |
| Faxing | Mono faxing |
| Fax memory | 500 pages |
| Modem speed | 33.6 Kbit/s |
| Fax coding methods | JBIG, JPEG, MH, MMR (Fax coding method), MR |
| Fax speed dialing (max numbers) | 300 |
| Paper input type | Paper tray |
| Total input capacity | 250 sheets |
| Total output capacity | 150 sheets |
| Maximum input capacity | 850 sheets |
| Maximum number of input trays | 2 |
| Multi-Purpose tray input capacity | 50 sheets |
| Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity | 35 sheets |
| Custom media width | 76.2 - 215.9 mm |
| Maximum print size | 216 x 356 mm |
| Custom media length | 127 - 355.6 mm |
| Paper tray media types | Bond paper, Plain paper, Pre-Printed, Recycled paper, Thin paper |
| Paper tray media weight | 60 - 105 g/m² |
| Non-ISO print media sizes | Legal |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A4, A5, A6 |
| ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9) | B5, B6 |
| Multi-purpose tray media types | Bond paper, Envelopes, Heavyweight paper, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper |
| Maximum ISO A-series paper size | A4 |
| Multi-Purpose Tray media weight | 60 - 163 g/m² |
| Auto Document Feeder (ADF) media weight | 64 - 90 g/m² |
| Display | LCD |
| Market positioning | Home & office |
| Display number of lines | 5 lines |
| Display number of characters | 22 |
| Standard interfaces | Ethernet, USB 2.0 |
| Security algorithms | 802.1x RADIUS, EAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, MD5, PEAP |
| Processor family | Star Sapphire |
| Maximum internal memory | 384 MB |
| Sound power level (standby) | 37 dB |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 59 dB |
| Sound pressure level (quiet mode) | 54 dB |
| AC input voltage | 220 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
| Power consumption (off) | 1.2 W |
| Power consumption (standby) | 8.1 W |
| Power consumption (PowerSave) | 336 W |
| Power consumption (average operating) | 651 W |
| Package weight | 20.100 g |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
Explains how to use the manual and understand its conventions.
Instructions on accessing advanced guides and Brother support resources.
Details the machine's control panel, indicators, and volume settings.
Guidelines for loading various types of paper and print media into the machine.
Steps for loading paper into standard, optional, and multi-purpose trays.
Configuration of paper type, size, tray usage, and unscannable areas.
General instructions for loading documents for faxing, copying, and scanning.
Step-by-step guide for loading documents into the ADF for processing.
Instructions for placing documents on the scanner glass for faxing, copying, or scanning.
Basic steps for sending a fax, including document loading and number entry.
Options for customizing fax transmission and verifying sent faxes.
Explanation of different fax reception modes and their configuration.
How the Fax Detect feature automatically receives faxes without manual intervention.
Instructions for sending and receiving faxes directly from a computer.
Setting up PC-FAX receive for Windows and sending faxes from computer applications.
How to configure the machine for different telephone line types like PBX or ISDN.
Guides for connecting external TADs and telephones for enhanced functionality.
How to operate the machine remotely and use remote activation codes.
Methods for dialling numbers, including manual, One Touch, and Speed Dial.
Guidance on storing One Touch, Speed Dial, and Group numbers, including options.
Basic steps to perform a copy operation using the machine.
Options available for customizing copy jobs like paper type, size, and quality.
How to connect and print files directly from USB flash drives or digital cameras.
Instructions for printing documents from a computer after installing the printer driver.
Guide to scanning documents using the ControlCenter4 software for PDF creation.
Step-by-step process to initiate scanning directly from the machine's SCAN key.
Information on replacing toner cartridges and drum units when prompted by the machine.
Guides for cleaning the machine's exterior, scanner glass, corona wire, and rollers.
Initial checks, error codes, and maintenance messages to diagnose machine issues.
Procedures for clearing paper jams in trays, ADF, and document areas.
Solutions for problems related to sending/receiving faxes and printing quality/operation.
Troubleshooting steps for computer connectivity, network, and software issues.
Explanation of how to navigate and use the machine's menu for programming.
A comprehensive table detailing menu options, settings, and corresponding page numbers.
Instructions on how to input text characters using the machine's dial pad for menu selections.
Details on model, power, dimensions, and general operational parameters.
Technical details for Fax, Copy, Scanner, Printer, and PC-FAX functions.
Specifications for document sizes, print media types, and paper handling capabilities.
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