Brother MFC9160 Owner's Manual

MFC-9160OWNER’S MANUAL

4Advice for Preparation and Simple Use GuideChoosing a LocationPlace the machine on a flat, stable surface, such as a desk. Select a place that is fre

Preparation and Simple Use Guide 5PREPARATIONAND SIMPLE USEConnecting the Power CordThis machine must be fitted with an earthed plug.IMPORTANT:If yo

6Control Panel Overview1236789125411101Numeric KeysUse the numeric keys to enter the number of multiple copies (99 maximum).2ReportsAccesses the Repor

Preparation and Simple Use Guide 7PREPARATIONAND SIMPLE USE9Toner Empty LEDThe Toner Indicator flashes on and off when toner is low, so you will kno

8Menu Mode & Menu Selection TableYou can access the menu mode by pressing Menu/Set.When you enter the Menu, the LCD scrolls:Press 1 for General Se

Preparation and Simple Use Guide 9PREPARATIONAND SIMPLE USETo access the menu, press Menu/Set.To exit, press Stop/Exit.* The factory setting (op

10 Chapter 11Custom SettingsCustom SettingsThe Menu/Set key enables you to customize settings. You can program settings by pressing Menu/Set and men

Custom Settings 11CUSTOM SETUPSetting the Print DensityIf the machine is printing too light or too dark, you can adjust the print density level.

12 Chapter 22Making CopiesBasic Copy OperationsUsing the Machine as a CopierYou can use the machine as a copy machine, making up to 99 copies at a t

Making Copies 13COPIERMaking Multiple Copies (Using the Glass Platen)1Lift the Document Cover.2Using the document guidelines on the left, centre

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14 Chapter 2Temporary Copy SettingYou can improve your copies by using the Copy keys: Reduce, Enlarge, Sort, Copy Mode, 2in1/4in1, Contrast, and Pos

Making Copies 15COPIERMaking Reduced Copies1Insert the document face up in the ADF, or face down on the glass platen.2Using the numeric keys, ent

16 Chapter 2Selecting Recomended RatioSorting Multiple Copies (Using the ADF)1Insert the document face up in the ADF.2Using the numeric keys, enter

Making Copies 17COPIERSpecial Copy Options (2 in 1, 4 in 1)You can save paper by copying either two or four pages onto one page.Using the ADF1Ins

18 Chapter 2PosterYou can create a poster size copy of a photograph.1Insert the document face down on the glass platen.2Press Poster.3Press Copy. P

Making Copies 19COPIERChanging Default SettingsPress Menu/Set, 2 to change default settings for Copy Mode. These settings will remain until you c

20 Chapter 2Copy ContrastYou can adjust copy contrast to make copies darker or lighter.1Press Menu/Set, 2, 2.2Press to make a copy lighter—OR—Press

Using the machine as a Printer 21PRINTER/SCANNER3Using the machine as a PrinterSpecial Printing FeaturesWindows® PrintingThe dedicated printer dri

22 Chapter 3Two-Sided Printing (Manual Duplex)The supplied printer drivers for Windows® 95/98/98SE/Me and Windows NT® Workstation Version 4.0 suppor

Using the machine as a Printer 23PRINTER/SCANNERPaper TrayThe machine ejects paper with printed surfaces face down into the paper tray at the fro

ii Using This Manual Thank you for purchasing a Brother machine.This machine has been designed to be simple to use, with LCD screen prompts to guide

24 Chapter 3Acceptable PaperTo achieve high quality printing using the machine, it’s very important to select the right kind of paper.Paper Type Pap

Printer Driver Settings (For Windows® Only) 25PRINTER/SCANNER4Printer Driver Settings (For Windows® Only)Using the Brother MFC-9160 Printer Driver

26 Chapter 4Paper SizeFrom the drop-down box select the Paper Size you are using.Multiple PageThe Multiple Page selection can reduce the image size

Printer Driver Settings (For Windows® Only) 27PRINTER/SCANNERMedia TypeYou can use the following types of media in your printer. For the best pri

28 Chapter 4Print QualityResolutionYou can change the resolution as follows:◆ 300 dpi◆ 600 dpiToner SaveYou can save running costs by turning on the

Printer Driver Settings (For Windows® Only) 29PRINTER/SCANNERWatermarkYou can place a logo or text into your document as a Watermark by using a b

30 Chapter 4Watermark BitmapEnter the file name and location of your bitmap image in the File box or Browse for the file location. You can also set

Printer Driver Settings (For Windows® Only) 31PRINTER/SCANNERDevice OptionsSet one of the following Printer Functions:• Quick Print Setup• Admini

32 Chapter 4Administrator (For Windows® 95/98/98SE/Me Users Only)The administrator selection permits the Copy, Scaling and Watermark features to be

Printer Driver Settings (For Windows® Only) 33PRINTER/SCANNERPrint Date & TimeWhen enabled the Print Date and Time feature will automatically

iii Table of Contents Using This ManualUser-Friendly Programming Table of Contents ...

34 Chapter 4SupportThe Support Tab provides driver version information and setting information. In addition there are links to the Brother Solution

Using the Windows®-Based Brother Control Centre (For Windows® Only) 35PRINTER/SCANNER5Using the Windows®-Based Brother Control Centre (For Windows

36 Chapter 5How to Turn Off AutoLoad1Left click the Control Centre icon and click Show.2When the Control Centre main screen appears, left click on

Using the Windows®-Based Brother Control Centre (For Windows® Only) 37PRINTER/SCANNERUsing the Control Panel KeysBefore you can use the Scan to k

38 Chapter 5Brother Control Centre FeaturesAuto ConfigurationDuring the installation process the Control Centre checks your system to determine the

Using the Windows®-Based Brother Control Centre (For Windows® Only) 39PRINTER/SCANNERCopy OperationsCopy—allows you to use the PC and any Windows

40 Chapter 5Setting Up the Scanner ConfigurationsThe Pop-Up application stores eight different scanning modes. Each time you scan an original, you w

Using the Windows®-Based Brother Control Centre (For Windows® Only) 41PRINTER/SCANNERScan to FileScanner SettingsFrom the pull-down list, select

42 Chapter 5Scan to E-mailScanner SettingsFrom the pull-down list, select the scanning mode that is appropriate for the type of file: Faxing, Filing

Using the Windows®-Based Brother Control Centre (For Windows® Only) 43PRINTER/SCANNERFile AttachmentsDo not convert files—Click this checkbox if

iv Chapter 5 Using the Windows ® -Based Brother Control Centre (For Windows ® Only) Brother Control Centre ...

44 Chapter 5Scan to Word ProcessorScanner SettingsFrom the pull-down list, select the scanning mode that is appropriate for the type of file: Faxing

Using the Windows®-Based Brother Control Centre (For Windows® Only) 45PRINTER/SCANNEROCR Package—From the pull-down list, select TextBridge Class

46 Chapter 5CopyScanner SettingsFrom the pull-down list, select the scanning mode that is appropriate for the type of file: Faxing, Filing and Copyi

Using ScanSoft™ PaperPort® for Brother and ScanSoft™ TextBridge® 47PRINTER/SCANNER6Using ScanSoft™ PaperPort® for Brother and ScanSoft™ TextBridge

48 Chapter 6Organizing Your Items in FoldersPaperPort® has an easy-to-use filing system for organizing your items. The filing system consists of fol

Using ScanSoft™ PaperPort® for Brother and ScanSoft™ TextBridge® 49PRINTER/SCANNERUsing ScanSoft™ TextBridge® OCR (Converting Image Text to Text

50 Chapter 6Accessing the ScannerTo choose TWAIN_32 Brother MFL Pro Colour as your scanner driver, select it under the “Select scanner”—OR—“Select s

Using ScanSoft™ PaperPort® for Brother and ScanSoft™ TextBridge® 51PRINTER/SCANNERScan TypeBlack & White: Set the Scan Type to Black & Wh

52 Chapter 6PreScanning an ImagePreScanning allows you to scan an image quickly at a low resolution. A thumbnail version of the image will appear in

Using the Brother MFC with a New Power Macintosh® G3, G4 or iMac™ / iBook™ 53PRINTER/SCANNER7Using the Brother MFC with a New Power Macintosh® G3,

v APPENDIX Chapter 11 Specifications General Specifications... 84Printer S

54 Chapter 7To print the document:3From your Macintosh scanning application software such as Simple Text, click File menu and select Page Setup. You

Using the Brother MFC with a New Power Macintosh® G3, G4 or iMac™ / iBook™ 55PRINTER/SCANNERUsing Brother TWAIN Scanner Driver with Your Apple® M

56 Chapter 7Settings in the Scanner WindowImageResolutionChoose the scanning resolution from the Resolution pop-up menu. Higher resolutions take mor

Using the Brother MFC with a New Power Macintosh® G3, G4 or iMac™ / iBook™ 57PRINTER/SCANNERScanning AreaSet the Size to one of the following:◆Le

58 Chapter 7Adjust ImageBrightnessAdjust the brightness settings to obtain the best image. The Brother TWAIN Scanner driver offers 100 brightness se

Using the Brother MFC with a New Power Macintosh® G3, G4 or iMac™ / iBook™ 59PRINTER/SCANNERPreScanning an ImagePreScanning allows you to scan an

60 Chapter 88For DOS UserHow to Use the machine with Your DOS Application SoftwareBefore working with your application software that runs on DOS, ch

For DOS User 61PRINTER/SCANNER5Type CD DOS and press Enter.6Type RPCSETUP and press Enter.7Follow the instructions from the installer.Running the

62 Chapter 99Troubleshooting and MaintenanceError MessagesYou may occasionally encounter a difficulty with the machine. If this happens, the machine

Troubleshooting and Maintenance 63MAINTENANCEOUT OF MEMORY(When the machine is used as a printer.)The machine memory capacity has been exceeded.-

Preparation and Simple Use Guide 1 PREPARATIONAND SIMPLE USE Preparation and Simple Use Guide Steps to prepare and use the machine simply Follow t

64 Chapter 9Document Jams and Paper JamsBased upon where the original document or printed sheet is jammed, follow the appropriate set of instruction

Troubleshooting and Maintenance 65MAINTENANCEPaper is Jammed in the Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder1Push down the paper lever to pull the jammed paper

66 Chapter 9Difficulty with OperationIf you think there is a problem with the machine, make a copy first. If the copy looks good, the problem is pro

Troubleshooting and Maintenance 67MAINTENANCECopy Quality DifficultiesVertical streaks appear in copies.Sometimes you may see vertical streaks on

68 Chapter 9The whole page is printed black.Black PageWipe the electric terminals. Also, do not use heat-sensitive paper as it will cause this probl

Troubleshooting and Maintenance 69MAINTENANCEPacking and Shipping the MachineWhenever you transport the machine, use the packing materials that c

70 Chapter 97Wrap the machine in the plastic bag and place it in the original carton with the original packing material. Place documents (manual, pr

Troubleshooting and Maintenance 71MAINTENANCERegular MaintenanceYou can keep the machine in optimum condition by cleaning it on a regular basis.

72 Chapter 9Cleaning the Printer1Open the top cover.2Remove the drum unit assembly.3Wipe the electric terminals with isopropyl alcohol on a cotton s

Troubleshooting and Maintenance 73MAINTENANCECleaning the Drum UnitWe recommend you place the drum unit on a drop cloth or large piece of disposa

2 Multiple pages should be fanned first as shown in the diagram below. Setting the Special Media Lever You can use the special media lever to select

74 Chapter 9Replacing the Toner CartridgeThe machine can print approximately 2,200 pages with one toner cartridge (TN-8000). When the toner cartridg

Troubleshooting and Maintenance 75MAINTENANCE1Turn the machine switch off.2Open the top cover by pulling the lever toward you and lifting the cov

76 Chapter 95Unpack the new toner cartridge. Place the used toner cartridge into the aluminium bag and discard it according to local regulations.6Ge

Troubleshooting and Maintenance 77MAINTENANCE8Gently turn the lever on the toner cartridge backward until it stops.9Reinstall the drum unit into

78 Chapter 9For best performance, use only genuine Brother toner, and the product should be used only in a clean, dust-free environment with adequat

Troubleshooting and Maintenance 79MAINTENANCE4Wait to unpack the new drum unit until immediately before installing it. Place the old drum unit in

80 Chapter 95Reinstall the toner cartridge into the new drum unit. (See Replacing the Toner Cartridge, page 74.)6Holding the new drum unit by the ha

Important Safety Information 81IMPORTANT INFORMATION10Important Safety InformationImportant Safety Instructions1Read all of these instructions.2Sa

82 Chapter 10IEC 60825 SpecificationThis machine is a Class 1 laser product as defined in IEC 60825 specifications. The label shown below is attache

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Important Safety Information 83For Your SafetyTo ensure safe operation the three-pin plug supplied must be inserted only int

Preparation and Simple Use Guide 3 PREPARATIONAND SIMPLE USE Using the Glass Platen To use the glass platen, the ADF must be empty.Lift the docume

84 Chapter 1111SpecificationsGeneral SpecificationsPrinter SpecificationsDocument input width 148 mm to 216 mm(ADF) Max. 216(Scanner)Document input

APPENDIX Specifications 85Computer Requirement Consumable Items Toner cartridge:Life Expectancy: up to 2,200 pages/new toner cartridge(when printi

86 Chapter 11Electrical and EnvironmentSpecifications are subject to change for improvement without prior notice.Compilation and Publication NoticeU

APPENDIX Specifications 87TrademarksMulti-Function Link Pro Suite is registered trademark of Brother Industries, Ltd.Brother is a registered trade

88IndexAAccessories ...87Administrator ...32BBrother Control Centre ..

89APPENDIXPaperPort® .... 47PLS OPEN COVER ... 63Power Cord ...

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