Brother MFC-9440CN User manual

USER’S GUIDE
MFC-9440CN
MFC-9450CDN
Version 0
CHN-ENG

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Table of Contents
Section I General
1 General information 2
Using the documentation .......................................................................................2
Symbols and conventions used in the documentation ....................................2
Accessing the User’s Guides.................................................................................3
Viewing documentation ...................................................................................3
Control panel overview ..........................................................................................6
Data LED indications .......................................................................................8
2 Loading paper and documents 9
Acceptable paper and other media........................................................................9
Recommended paper ......................................................................................9
Type and size of paper ....................................................................................9
Handling and using special paper .................................................................11
Unprintable area ..................................................................................................14
Unprintable area for copies ...........................................................................14
Unprintable area when printing from a computer ..........................................15
Loading paper and envelopes .............................................................................15
Loading documents .............................................................................................18
Using the ADF (automatic document feeder) ................................................18
Using the scanner glass (Flatbed).................................................................19
3 General setup 20
Mode timer...........................................................................................................20
Paper settings......................................................................................................20
Paper type .....................................................................................................20
Paper size......................................................................................................21
Tray use in copy mode ..................................................................................21
Tray use in fax mode .....................................................................................22
Tray use in print mode ...................................................................................22
Volume settings ...................................................................................................23
Ring volume...................................................................................................23
Beeper volume ..............................................................................................23
Speaker volume.............................................................................................23
Ecology features ..................................................................................................24
Toner save.....................................................................................................24
Sleep time......................................................................................................24
LCD contrast........................................................................................................24
Setting the fax logic .............................................................................................25
Dial Prefix ............................................................................................................25
4 Security features 26
Security................................................................................................................26

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Setting lock .................................................................................................... 26
Memory security ............................................................................................ 27
Section II Fax
5 Sending a fax 30
How to fax............................................................................................................30
Entering fax mode .........................................................................................30
Sending a fax from the ADF ..........................................................................30
Sending a fax from the scanner glass ...........................................................30
Cancelling a fax in progress ..........................................................................31
Broadcasting (black & white only)........................................................................ 31
Cancelling a broadcast in progress ...............................................................32
Additional sending operations.............................................................................. 32
Sending faxes using multiple settings ...........................................................32
Electronic cover page (black & white only)....................................................33
Contrast ......................................................................................................... 34
Changing fax resolution.................................................................................35
Dual access (black & white only)...................................................................35
Real time transmission .................................................................................. 36
Overseas mode .............................................................................................36
Delayed fax (black & white only) ...................................................................37
Delayed batch transmission (black & white only) ..........................................37
Checking and cancelling waiting jobs............................................................37
Sending a fax manually ................................................................................. 37
Out of memory message ............................................................................... 38
6 Receiving a fax 39
Receive modes....................................................................................................39
Choosing the receive mode...........................................................................39
Using receive modes ...........................................................................................40
Fax Only ........................................................................................................ 40
Fax/Tel...........................................................................................................40
Manual........................................................................................................... 40
External TAD .................................................................................................40
Receive mode settings ........................................................................................41
Ring delay......................................................................................................41
F/T ring time ..................................................................................................41
Fax Detect ..................................................................................................... 41
Setting the print density ................................................................................. 42
Additional receiving operations............................................................................42
Printing a reduced incoming fax ....................................................................42
Setting the fax receive stamp (black & white only) ........................................ 43
Receiving faxes into memory(black & white only) .........................................43
Printing a fax from the memory ..................................................................... 43

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7 Telephone and external devices 44
Connecting an external TAD................................................................................44
Connections...................................................................................................44
Recording an outgoing message (OGM).......................................................45
Multi-Line connections (PABX) ......................................................................45
External and extension telephones......................................................................45
Operation from extension telephones............................................................45
For Fax/Tel mode only...................................................................................46
Connecting an external or extension telephone ............................................46
Using a non-Brother cordless external handset ............................................46
Using remote codes.......................................................................................46
8 Dialling and storing numbers 48
How to dial ...........................................................................................................48
Manual dialling...............................................................................................48
One-touch dialling..........................................................................................48
Speed-dialling................................................................................................48
Search ...........................................................................................................49
Fax redial.......................................................................................................49
Storing numbers ..................................................................................................50
Storing a pause .............................................................................................50
Storing one-touch dial numbers.....................................................................50
Storing speed-dial numbers...........................................................................51
Changing one-touch and speed-dial numbers...............................................51
Setting up groups for broadcasting................................................................52
Combining quick-dial numbers ......................................................................53
Tone or pulse.................................................................................................53
9 Remote fax options (black & white only) 54
Fax forwarding .....................................................................................................54
Fax storage..........................................................................................................54
PC fax receive .....................................................................................................55
Changing remote fax options...............................................................................55
Turning off remote fax options.......................................................................56
Remote retrieval ..................................................................................................56
Setting a remote access code .......................................................................56
Using your remote access code ....................................................................57
Retrieving fax messages ...............................................................................57
Changing the fax forwarding number ............................................................58
Remote fax commands........................................................................................59
10 Polling 60
Polling receive .....................................................................................................60
Secure polling ................................................................................................60
Delayed polling ..............................................................................................61
Sequential polling ..........................................................................................61
Polled transmit (black & white only).....................................................................62

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Setup for polled transmit................................................................................62
Setup for polled transmit with a secure code.................................................63
11 Printing reports 64
Fax reports........................................................................................................... 64
Transmission verification report..................................................................... 64
Fax journal..................................................................................................... 64
Reports ................................................................................................................65
How to print a report ......................................................................................65
Section III Copy
12 Making copies 68
How to copy .........................................................................................................68
Entering copy mode.......................................................................................68
Making a single copy ..................................................................................... 68
Making multiple copies ..................................................................................68
Stop copying.................................................................................................. 68
Copy options (temporary settings).......................................................................69
Enlarging or reducing the image copied ........................................................ 69
Using the Options key ...................................................................................70
Changing copy quality ...................................................................................71
Sorting copies using the ADF ........................................................................ 71
Adjusting brightness, contrast and color........................................................72
Making N in 1 copies (page layout) ...............................................................73
Tray selection ................................................................................................74
Out of memory message .....................................................................................75
Section IV Direct printing
13 Printing photos from a digital camera 78
Before using PictBridge .......................................................................................78
PictBridge requirements ................................................................................78
Using PictBridge ..................................................................................................78
Setting your digital camera ............................................................................ 78
Printing images ....................................................................................................79
DPOF printing................................................................................................80
Connecting a camera as a storage device ..........................................................80
Understanding the error messages .....................................................................81
14 Printing data from a USB flash memory drive 82
Supported file formats..........................................................................................82
Creating a PRN or PostScript®3 ™ file for direct printing...................................82
Printing data directly from the USB flash memory drive ......................................83
Understanding the error messages .....................................................................84

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Section V Software
15 Software and network features 86
How to read HTML User’s Guides .......................................................................86
For Windows®................................................................................................86
For Macintosh®..............................................................................................86
Section VI Appendixes
A Safety and legal 88
Choosing a location .............................................................................................88
Important information...........................................................................................89
Safety precautions.........................................................................................89
IEC60825-1+A2:2001 Specification...............................................................92
Disconnect device .........................................................................................92
LAN connection .............................................................................................92
Radio interference .........................................................................................92
Important Information...........................................................................................93
Important safety Instructions .........................................................................93
Legal limitations for copying ................................................................................95
Trademarks..........................................................................................................96
B Options 97
Optional paper tray ..............................................................................................97
Installing the optional paper tray....................................................................97
Memory board......................................................................................................98
SO-DIMM types .............................................................................................98
Installing extra memory .................................................................................99
C Troubleshooting and routine maintenance 100
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................100
Solutions to common problems ...................................................................100
Improving the print quality ...........................................................................107
Setting dial tone detection ...........................................................................118
Telephone line interference .........................................................................118
Error and maintenance messages.....................................................................119
Checking if the machine has faxes in its memory .......................................124
Transferring faxes to another fax machine ..................................................124
Transferring faxes to your PC......................................................................124
Document jams............................................................................................125
Paper jams ..................................................................................................126
Paper is jammed underneath Paper Tray 1 or in the fuser unit
(MFC-9450CDN only) .....................................................................................134
Routine maintenance.........................................................................................136
Cleaning the outside of the machine ...........................................................136
Cleaning the scanner...................................................................................137

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Cleaning the laser scanner windows ........................................................... 138
Cleaning the corona wires ...........................................................................142
Cleaning the drum unit ................................................................................ 145
Replacing the consumable items....................................................................... 153
Replacing a toner cartridge ......................................................................... 155
Replacing the drum unit...............................................................................160
Replacing the belt unit .................................................................................167
Replacing the waste toner box ....................................................................172
Packing and shipping the machine ....................................................................177
Repacking the machine ...............................................................................178
Machine information .......................................................................................... 185
Checking the serial number.........................................................................185
Checking the page counters........................................................................185
Checking the remaining life of parts ............................................................ 185
D Menu and features 186
On-screen programming....................................................................................186
Menu table...................................................................................................186
Memory storage...........................................................................................186
Menu keys .........................................................................................................186
How to access the menu mode ................................................................... 187
Menu table .........................................................................................................188
Entering text ......................................................................................................201
E Specifications 203
General ..............................................................................................................203
Print media.........................................................................................................205
Fax..................................................................................................................... 206
Copy ..................................................................................................................207
Scan ..................................................................................................................208
Print ...................................................................................................................209
Interfaces ...........................................................................................................209
PictBridge ..........................................................................................................209
Direct print feature .............................................................................................210
Computer requirements .....................................................................................211
Consumable items ............................................................................................. 212
Ethernet wired network ......................................................................................213
F Glossary 214
G Index 218

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Section I
General I
General information 2
Loading paper and documents 9
General setup 20
Security features 26

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Using the
documentation 1
Thank you for buying a Brother machine!
Reading the documentation will help you
make the most of your machine.
Symbols and conventions
used in the documentation 1
The following symbols and conventions are
used throughout the documentation.
General information 1
Bold Bold style identifies keys on the
machine control panel or
computer screen.
Italics Italicized style emphasizes an
important point or refers you to
a related topic.
Courier
New
Courier New font identifies the
messages shown on the LCD
of the machine.
Warning icons tell you what to do to
avoid the risk of injury.
Electrical Hazard icons alert you to a
possible electrical shock.
Hot Surface icons warn you not to
touch machine parts that are hot.
Caution icons tell you about
procedures you must follow to
prevent damaging the machine.
Incorrect setup icons alert you to
devices and operations that are not
compatible with the machine.
Note icons give useful tips.

General information
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Accessing the User’s
Guides 1
The printed User’s Guide does not contain all
the information about your machine. The
advanced features of the Printer, Network,
Scanner, and PC Fax are explained in the
Software and Network User’s Guides that you
can find on the CD-ROM.
Viewing documentation 1
Viewing documentation (Windows®)1
To view the documentation, from the Start
menu, point to Brother, MFC-9440CN or
MFC-9450CDN from the program group, and
then click User’s Guides in HTML format.
If you have not installed the software, you can
find the documentation by following the
instructions below:
aTurn on your PC.
Insert the Brother CD-ROM labelled
Windows®into your CD-ROM drive.
bIf the language selection screen
appears, click your language.
cIf the model name screen appears, click
your model name.The CD-ROM main
menu will appear.
If this window does not appear, use
Windows®Explorer to find and run the
start.exe program from the root directory
of the Brother CD-ROM.
dClick Documentation.

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eClick the documentation you want to
read:
HTML documents (3 manuals):
HTML User’s Guide for stand-alone
operations, Software User’s Guide
and Network User’s Guide.
This format is recommended for
viewing on your computer.
PDF documents (4 manuals):
PDF User’s Guide for stand-alone
operations, Software User’s Guide,
Network User’s Guide and Quick
Setup Guide.
This format is recommended for
printing the manuals. Click to go to
the Brother Solutions Center, where
you can view or download the PDF
documents. (Internet access and
PDF Reader software are required.)
How to find scanning instructions 1
There are several ways you can scan
documents. You can find the instructions as
follows:
Software User's Guide: 1
Scanning a document using the TWAIN
driver in Chapter 2
Scanning a document using the WIA
driver (For Windows®XP/Windows
Vista™) in Chapter 2
Using ControlCenter3 in Chapter 3
Network Scanning in Chapter 4
Presto!®PageManager®User's Guide:1
The complete Presto!®PageManager®
User’s Guide can be viewed from the Help
selection in the Presto!®PageManager®
application.
Viewing documentation (Macintosh®)1
aTurn on your Macintosh®.
Insert the Brother CD-ROM labelled
Macintosh®into your CD-ROM drive.
bThe following window will appear.
cDouble-click the Documentation icon.
dIf the language selection screen
appears, double-click your language.
e Double-click the top page file to view the
User’s Guide, Software User’s Guide and
Network User’s Guide in HTML format.
fClick the documentation you want to
read.
User’s Guide
Software User’s Guide
Network User’s Guide

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Note
The documents are also available in PDF
format (4 manuals):
PDF User’s Guide for stand-alone
operations, Software User’s Guide,
Network User’s Guide and Quick Setup
Guide.
The PDF format is recommended for
printing the manuals.
Double-click Brother Solutions Center
icon to go to the Brother Solutions Center,
where you can view or download the PDF
documents. (Internet access and PDF
Reader software are required.)
How to find scanning instructions 1
There are several ways you can scan
documents. You can find the instructions as
follows:
Software User's Guide: 1
Scanning in Chapter 9
Using ControlCenter2 in Chapter 10
Network Scanning in Chapter 11
Presto!®PageManager®User's Guide:1
The complete Presto!®PageManager®
User’s Guide can be viewed from the Help
selection in the Presto!®PageManager®
application.

Chapter 1
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Control panel overview 1
MFC-9440CN and MFC-9450CDN have similar control keys.
1 One-Touch keys
These 8 keys give you instant access to 16
previously stored numbers.
Shift
Lets you access One-Touch numbers 9 to 16
when held down.
2LCD
Displays messages to help you set up and use
your machine.
3DataLED
The LED will flash depending on the machine
status.
4 Menu keys:
Menu
Lets you access the Menu to program your
settings in this machine.
Clear/Back
Deletes entered data or lets you cancel the
current setting.
OK
Lets you store your settings in the machine or
select an item.
Volume keys
or
Press to scroll backwards or forwards through
menu selections. Press to change the volume
when in fax or standby mode.
aor b
Press to scroll through the menus and options.
bSearch/Speed Dial
Lets you look up and dial numbers that are in
the quick-dial memory.
You can search the stored number
alphabetically by pressing
bSearch/Speed Dial twice.
5Dialpad
Use these keys to dial telephone and fax
numbers and as a keyboard for entering
information into the machine.
The # key temporarily switches the dialling
mode from Pulse to Tone during a telephone
call.
6 Stop/Exit
Stops an operation or exits from a menu.
7 Start:
Color
Lets you start sending faxes or making copies
in full color.
Mono
Lets you start sending faxes or making copies
in black & white.

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8 Mode keys:
Fax
Puts the machine in Fax mode.
Scan
Puts the machine in Scan mode. (For details
about scanning, see the Software User’s Guide
on the CD-ROM.)
Copy
Puts the machine in Copy mode.
9 Copy keys:
Options
Lets you temporarily change multiple copy
settings.
Enlarge/Reduce
Reduces or enlarges copies.
10 Fax and telephone keys:
Hook
Lets you answer an incoming call on an
external telephone.
Redial/Pause
Redials the last number called. It also inserts a
pause when programming quick dial numbers.
Resolution
Sets the resolution when sending a fax.
11 Print keys:
Direct
Lets you print from a USB flash memory drive
or Pictbridge compatible camera connected
directly to the machine. (See Printing data
directly from the USB flash memory
drive on page 83.)
Secure
You can print data saved in memory when you
enter your four-digit password. (For details
about using the Secure key, see the Software
User’s Guide on the CD-ROM.)
Job Cancel
Cancels a programmed print job and clears
print data in machine’s memory.

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Data LED indications 1
The Data LED (light emitting diode) will flash and turn on or off depending on the machine’s status.
LED LED Status Machine Status Description
LED is off. Ready Mode The power switch is off or there is
no print data in the machine.
LED is on. Data Remaining in Memory Print data remains in the machine
memory.
LED is blinking. Receiving Data The machine is either receiving
data from the computer,
processing data in memory, or
printing.

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Acceptable paper and
other media 2
Recommended paper 2
To get the best print quality, we suggest using
the following paper.
Print quality may vary according to the type of
paper you are using.
You can use the following types of media:
plain paper, labels or envelopes.
For best results, follow the steps below:
Use paper made for plain paper copying.
Use paper that is 75 to 90 g/m2.
Use labels which are designed for use in
laser printers.
Avoid touching the printed surface of the
paper immediately after printing.

Use long grain paper with a neutral Ph
value, and a moisture content of approx 5%.
We recommend using “3M Transparency
Film” when you print on transparencies.
CAUTION
DO NOT load envelopes, labels or thick
paper (more than 105 g/m2) into the paper
tray or optional lower tray. It may cause
paper jams.
Type and size of paper 2
The machine loads paper from the installed
standard paper tray, multi-purpose tray, or
optional lower tray.
Standard paper tray 2
Since the standard paper tray is a universal
type, you can use any of the paper sizes (one
paper type and size at a time) listed in the
table in Paper capacity of the paper
trays on page 10. The standard paper tray
can hold up to 250 sheets of Letter/A4, legal
and folio size paper (80 g/m2). Paper can be
loaded up to the maximum paper mark on the
sliding paper width guide.
Multi-purpose tray (MP tray) 2
The MP tray can hold up to 50 sheets of
paper (80 g/m2) or up to 3 envelopes. Paper
can be loaded up to the maximum paper mark
on the sliding paper width guide.
Optional lower tray (LT-100CL) 2
The optional lower tray can hold up to 500
sheets of Letter/A4, legal and folio size paper
(80 g/m2). Paper can be loaded up to the top
line of the maximum paper mark on the
sliding paper width guide.
Loading paper and documents 2
Paper Type Item
Plain paper APP Blue Flagship 70g/m2
APP Gold Flagship 80g/m2
Advanced Agro Double A 80g/m2
Labels Avery laser label L7 163

Chapter 2
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The names for the paper trays in the printer driver and this Guide are as follows: 2
Paper capacity of the paper trays 2
1Folio size is 8 in. ×13 in.
Recommended paper specifications 2
The following paper specifications are suitable for this machine.
Tray and optional unit Name
Standard paper tray Tray 1
Optional lower tray Tray 2
Multi-purpose tray MP tray
Paper size Paper types No. of sheets
Paper Tray
(Tray #1)
A4, Letter, Legal,
Executive, A5, A6, B5,
B6 and Folio 1
Plain paper and
Recycled paper up to 250 (80 g/m2)
Multi-purpose tray
(MP tray)
Width: 69.9 to 215.9 mm
(2.75 to 8.5 in.)
Length: 116.0 to 406.4 mm
(4.57 to 16.0 in.)
Plain paper, Thick paper,
Recycled paper, Bond
paper, Envelope and
Labels
up to 50 (plain paper)
(80 g/m2)
up to 3 (envelopes)
Paper Tray
(Tray #2)
A4, Letter, Legal,
Executive, A5, B5, B6
and Folio 1
Plain paper and
Recycled paper up to 500 (80 g/m2)
Basis weight (g/m2)75-90
Thickness (µm) 80-110
Roughness (sec.) Higher than 20
Stiffness (cm3/100) 90-150
Grain direction Long grain
Volume resistivity (ohm) 10e9-10e11
Surface resistivity (ohm-cm) 10e9-10e12
Filler CaCO3(Neutral)
Ash content (wt%) Below 23
Brightness (%) Higher than 80
Opacity (%) Higher than 85