Brother MFC-9760 User manual

MFC-9760
OWNER’S MANUAL

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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 you through
functions. However, you can use the machine to its fullest potential by taking a few minutes to read
this manual.
Finding Information
All chapter headings and subheadings are listed in the Table of Contents. You will also be able to
findinformationaboutaspecificfeatureorfunctionbycheckingtheIndexatthebackofthismanual.
Also, throughout this manual, you will see special symbols alerting you to important information,
cross-references, and warnings. Illustrations of some screen displays also help you choose the
correct key-presses.
Symbols Used In This Manual
Note or additional information.
The machine may be damaged or may not work correctly if this is not
observed.
Warnings detail precautions you must take to avoid possible personal
injury.

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Table of Contents
Using This Manual
Table of Contents ...............................................................................iii
PREPARATION AND SIMPLE USE
Preparation and Simple Use Guide
Advice for Preparation and Simple Use Guide ...................................4
Control Panel Overview......................................................................6
CUSTOM SETUP
Chapter 1 Custom Settings
Custom Settings.................................................................................10
COPIER
Chapter 2 Making Copies
Basic Copy Operations......................................................................13
Temporary Copy Setting ...................................................................15
Changing Default Settings.................................................................21
PRINTER/SCANNER
Chapter 3 Using the machine as a Printer
Special Printing Features...................................................................23
Printing From Your PC .....................................................................23
Simultaneous Printing .......................................................................27
Printer Menu Functions.....................................................................28
Acceptable Paper...............................................................................29
Chapter 4 Printer Driver Settings (For Windows
®
Only)
Using the Brother MFC-9760 Printer Driver ....................................30
Basic Tab...........................................................................................30
Advanced Tab....................................................................................33
Accessories Tab.................................................................................39
Support Tab ....................................................................................... 41
General Tab .......................................................................................42
Layout Tab.........................................................................................42
Paper/Quality Tab..............................................................................43
Advanced Options.............................................................................44
Device Settings Tab...........................................................................45

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Chapter 5 Using the Windows
®
-Based Brother Control Centre
(For Windows
®
Only)
Brother Control Centre ......................................................................46
Brother Control Centre Features........................................................48
Scan to File ........................................................................................51
Scan to E-mail....................................................................................52
Scan to Word Processor.....................................................................54
User Defined Button..........................................................................55
Copy...................................................................................................56
Chapter 6 Using ScanSoft
™
PaperPort
®
for Brother and
ScanSoft
™
TextBridge
®
Chapter 7 Using the Brother MFC with a New Power
Macintosh
®
G3, G4 or iMac
™
/iBook
™
Set up Your USB Equipped Apple
®
Macintosh
®
G3,G4 or
iMac
™
/iBook
™
with Mac OS 8.5/8.5.1/8.6/9.0/9.0.4/9.1.................64
Using Brother Printer Driver with your Apple
®
Macintosh
®
...........64
Using Brother TWAIN Scanner Driver with Your Apple
®
Macintosh
®
........................................................................................66
Chapter 8 For DOS User
MAINTENANCE
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting and Maintenance
Error Messages...................................................................................72
Document Jams and Paper Jams........................................................74
Packing and Shipping the Machine....................................................79
Regular Maintenance.........................................................................81
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Chapter 10 Important Safety Information
Important Safety Instructions.............................................................91
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Chapter 11 Optional Accessories
Memory Board...................................................................................94
Optional Paper Tray...........................................................................96

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APPENDIX
Chapter 12 Specifications
General Specifications.......................................................................97
Printer Specifications.........................................................................97
Computer Requirement ....................................................................98
Electrical and Environment...............................................................99
Compilation and Publication Notice .................................................99
Trademarks......................................................................................100
Index................................................................................................101

Preparation and Simple Use Guide
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PREPARATION
AND SIMPLE USE
Preparation and Simple Use
Guide
Steps to prepare and use the machine simply
Follow the steps below to prepare and use the machine simply.
However, before you perform these steps, see Important Safety Information (page 91), and
Advice for Preparation and Simple Use Guide (page 4).
1 Read the Quick Setup Guide
Follow the instructions on the Brother Quick Setup Guide to set up the machine.
2 Setting the Document
You can scan the document for copying from either the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) or
from the glass platen.
Using the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder)
The automatic document feeder (ADF) can hold up to 50 pages, feeding each one individually
through the machine. Use standard (75 g/m
2
) paper when using the ADF. Always fan the pages
well before placing them in the feeder.
Recommended Environment
Temperature: 10-32.5˚C
Humidity: 20%-80%
DO NOT use curled, wrinkled, folded, or ripped paper, or paper with
staples, paper clips, paste or tape attached. DO NOT use cardboard,
newspaper, or fabric. (To copy or scan this kind of document, see
Using
the Glass Platen
, page 3.)
■ Make sure documents written with ink are completely dry.
■ Documents must be from 14.7 to 21.6 cm wide, and from 12.7 to 35.6 cm long.
Insert documents
face up , top edge first .
Adjust the paper guides to fit the width of your pages.
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Stagger the pages. Then place them in the ADF, until you feel the first page lightly touch the
feed roller.
Pull up the document stopper.
If the document “double-feeds”, try to straighten the paper or try again by
inserting a simple sheet of document in the ADF or use glass platen.
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Documents are
Face Up in the ADF
Document
Stopper
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Document
Stopper

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Using the Glass Platen
To use the glass platen, the ADF must be empty.
Lift the document cover.
Using the document guidelines on the left, centre the document FACE DOWN on the glass
platen.
Close the document cover.
If the document is a book or is thick, do not slam the cover or press on
it, as damage to the glass platen may result.
3 Making a Single copy
Insert the document face up in the ADF, or face down on the glass platen.
Press
Copy .
To stop the copy process and release the document, press Stop . (See Making
Copies, page 13.)
4 Multiple Copies (Using the ADF)
Insert the document face up in the ADF.
Using the numeric keys, enter the number of copies you want (up to 99).
For example, press 3, 8for 38 copies.
Press Copy.
Documents are
Face Down
on the Glass
Platen
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Advice for Preparation and Simple Use Guide
Choosing a Location
Place the machine on a flat, stable surface, such as a desk. Select a place that is free of vibration and
shocks. Locate the machine near a standard earthed electrical socket.
Avoid placing the machine where it may be knocked. Do not place near
heaters, air conditioners, water, chemicals or refrigerators. Do not expose
the machine to direct sunlight, excessive heat, moisture or dust. Do not
connect the machine to electrical outlets controlled by wall switches or
automatic timers as disruption of power can wipe out information in the
unit’s memory. Do not connect the machine to electrical outlets on the same
circuit as large appliances or other equipment that might disrupt the power
supply. Avoid interference sources, such as speakers or the base units of
cordless phones. Ensure the airflow from the fan on the right hand side of
the machine is not impeded.
We recommend that this product be used with a surge protection device to
protect the product against damage caused by a lightning strike.

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PREPARATION
AND SIMPLE USE
Connecting the Power Cord
This machine must be fitted with an earthed plug.
IMPORTANT:
If you need to remove the moulded mains plug in order to fit an appropriate
type, you must discard the moulded plug immediately having cut it off, in
order that it is not inadvertently inserted into a live socket, thus presenting
a shock hazard. The wires in the mains lead of this appliance are coloured
in accordance with the following code.
•Green-and-yellow : Earth
•Blue : Neutral
•Brown : Live
As the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as
follows:
The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be connected to the
terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter “E”or by the safety earth
symbol or coloured green or green-and-yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter “N”or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which
is marked with the letter “L”or coloured red.

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Control Panel Overview
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1Copy
Makes a copy.
2Stop
Pressthis key to cancel a copy operation.
The document in the ADF will be
ejected.
3(Left Arrow)
(Right Arrow)
Moves the LCD cursor through options.
4Numeric Keys
Use the numeric keys to enter the
number of multiple copies
(99 maximum).
5Copy Mode (and Indicators)
(Temporary Setting)
Press to illuminate the LED that suits the
type of document.
Auto —Select when the document
contains both text and photographs.
Text —Select when the document
contains only text.
Photo—Select when the document is a
picture.
6Special (and Indicators)
(Temporary Setting)
You can change the layout of copies on
the print media. Press this key until the
Special Indicator you want is lit.
4in1 —Save paper by copying four
pages onto one page.
2in1 —Save paper or create a booklet
by copying two pages onto one page.
Poster—This option copies a different
portion of the document on each of nine
sheets of print media. Tape the sheets
together to get a copy that is nine times
the size of the document.
Copy:
7Enlarge (Temporary Setting)
Eachkeypress shows the nextpre-stored
enlargement ratios: 100%, 141%,
150%, 200%, 400%, MANUAL. For
more choices, select MANUAL and use
the numeric keys to type any percentage
between 101% and 400%.
8Reduce (Temporary Setting)
Each key press shows the next
pre-stored reduction ratios: 100%,71%,
50%, 25%, AUTO, MANUAL. For
more choices, select MANUAL and use
the numeric keys to type any percentage
between 25% and 99%. Select AUTO to
automatically fit the original on the
selected paper size.

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9Options
You can quickly and easily select
temporary settings.
0Clear Settings
Resets your temporary copy settings
back to the user default settings. Use this
key when you do not want to wait 45
seconds for the temporary settings to
clear automatically.
Print:
AReset
Clears data from the printer memory.
BMenu/Set
Lets you access the menu and
programming mode and stores your
settings in the machine.
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display):
CStatus
Displaysmessagesto help yousetupand
operate your machine.
DRatio
Enlargement and reduction percentages
will be displayed.
EContrast
This area shows the degree of contrast
you selected by pressing the Options
key.
FToner Empty Indicator
Flashes when toner cartridge is low and
stays lit when toner is empty.

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Menu Mode
After pressing Menu/Set key the following options are available.
Then press 1for General Setup Menu—OR—Press 2for Copy Menu—OR—Press 3for Printer
Menu.
When you enter the Menu Mode, the machine displays a list of Level One Menus from which you
can choose. These menu options appear one after the other on the display. Select an option by
pressing Menu/Set when the option appears on the LCD.
You can “scroll”more quickly through options by pressing . When the screen displays your
selection, press Menu/Set. (Use to scroll backward if you passed your choice or to save key
strokes. Both arrow keys show all options, in the opposite order.)
When you finish selection, the screen displays ACCEPTED.
* The factory setting (option) is shown in bold.
If you want to exit the Menu Mode, press Stop.
Main Menu Submenu Menu
Selections Options Descriptions Page
1. GENERAL
SETUP 1. BEEPER —HIGH LOW
OFF
Adjusts beeper volume. 10
2. TONER
SAVE —ON
OFF Increase life of toner cartridge. 10
3. POWER
SAVE —ON
OFF Power save mode. 10
4. SLEEP
MODE ——
Set the time before the
machinedropsintosleep
mode. 11
5. DRUM LIFE —— You can check the
remaining drum life on
the display. 88
6. PRINT
DENSITY —- + Adjusts printing to be
lighter or darker. 11
7. SYSTEM
SETUP ——
You can print a list of
various system settings. 11
8. LOWER
TRAY
(with
optional
paper tray
only)
—
ON
OFF Turn ON if you use the optional paper tray.
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AND SIMPLE USE
* The factory setting (option) is shown in bold.
Main Menu Submenu Menu
Selections Options Descriptions Page
2. COPY 1. COPY MODE
—AUTO TEXT
PHOTO
Selects the Copy
resolution for your type
of document. 21
2. CONTRAST —- + Adjusts the contrast. 22
3.
PAPER TYPE
—
THIN
PLAIN
THICK
THICKER
Identify the type of
paper in the paper tray. 22
3. PRINTER 1. PRINT
OPTIONS 1. INTERNAL FONT —You can print resident fonts to check and
confirm font types. 28
2.
CONFIGURATION
—Printer settings and
status are listed here. 28
2. RESET
PRINTER ——
You can restore factory
default settings and
temporary settings for
the printer back to
factory default settings.
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1 Custom Settings
Custom Settings
The Menu/Set key enables you to customize settings. You can program settings by pressing
Menu/Set and menu number using the numeric keys.
Beeper Volume
You can set the beeper to LOW, HIGH or OFF. The machine comes with this volume set to LOW.
When the beeper is set to LOW or HIGH, the machine beeps every time you press a key or make
an error.
1 Press Menu/Set, 1, 1.
2 Press or to select your setting.
3 When the screen displays the setting you want, press Menu/Set.
4 Press Stop.
Toner Save
You can conserve toner using this feature. When you set Toner Save to ON, print appears somewhat
lighter. The default setting is OFF.
1 Press Menu/Set, 1, 2.
2 Press or to select ON (or OFF).
3 Press Menu/Set.
4 Press Stop.
Power Save
Setting Power Save Mode more reduces power consumption by turning off the CPU inside the
machine. If Power Save Mode is switched ON, when the machine is idle, it drops into power save
mode automatically.
1 Press Menu/Set, 1, 3.
2 Press or to select ON (or OFF).
3 Press Menu/Set when the screen displays your selection.
4 Press Stop.
The Scanner Lamp must be switched off before the unit can switch to power-save
mode. The Lamp can be switched off by pressing the and keys at the
same time. (See Turning Off the Scanner Lamp, page 11.)

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CUSTOM SETUP
Turning Off the Scanner Lamp
The scanner lamp stays on for 16 hours before switching off to preserve the life of the lamp. You
can turn off the scanner lamp manually if you wish by pressing the or keys simultaneously.
The scanner lamp will remain turned off until the next time you use the scanning feature.
Turning off the scanner lamp will also reduce the power consumption.
Sleep Mode
Setting the Sleep Mode reduces power consumption by turning off the fuser inside the machine,
while the machine is idle. You can choose how long the machine is idle (from 00 to 99 minutes)
before it drops into sleep mode. The timer automatically resets when the machine receives a PC data,
or makes a copy. The factory setting is 05 minutes. While the machine is in sleep mode, you will see
SLEEP in the LCD. When you try to print or copy in sleep mode, there will be a short delay whilst
the fuser warms up to working temperature.
1 Press Menu/Set, 1, 4.
2 Use the numeric keys to enter the amount of time the machine is idle before it drops into sleep
mode (00 to 99).
3 Press Menu/Set.
4 Press Stop.
Setting the Print Density
If the machine is printing too light or too dark, you can adjust the print density level. The new setting
will remain until you change it again. This setting also adjusts that of copy function.
1 Press Menu/Set, 1, 6.
2 Press or to select your setting. Each key press changes the print density to the next
setting.
3 When the screen shows the setting you want, press Menu/Set.
4 Press Stop.
Printing a System Set up List
You can print a list of various system settings.
1 Press Menu/Set, 1, 7.
2 Press Copy. The machine prints the list.
3 Press Stop.
Please note that turning the lamp off regularly will reduce the lamps life.

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Turning On Lower Tray (With Optional Paper Tray Only)
Switch this function ON to use the optional lower tray.
1 After setting up the optional paper tray, press Menu/Set, 1, 8.
2 Press or to turn ON (or OFF) the optional paper tray.
3 Press Menu/Set.
4 Press Stop.

COPIER
Making Copies 13
2 Making Copies
Basic Copy Operations
Using the Machine as a Copier
You can use the machine as a copy machine, making up to 99 copies at a time.
The scannable area of the machine begins at
approximately 4 mm from the edge of the paper.
Making a Single Copy
1 Insert the document face up in the ADF, or face down on the glass platen.
2 Press Copy.
Making Multiple Copies (Using the ADF)
1 Insert the document face up in the ADF.
2 Using the numeric keys, enter the number of copies you want (up to 99).
For example, press 3, 8for 38 copies.
3 Press Copy.
Do NOT pull on the paper while copying is in progress.
To stop the copy process and release the document, press Stop.
To sort the copies, use Options key. (See Sorting Multiple Copies (Using ADF),
page 17.)
Non-scannable
area
(4 mm)
(4 mm)

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Making Multiple Copies (Using the Glass Platen)
1 Lift the Document Cover.
2 Using the document guidelines on the left, centre the document face down on the glass platen.
3 Close the Document Cover.
4 Using the numeric keys, enter the number of copies you want (up to 99). For example, press 3,
8for 38 copies.
5 Press Copy.
Out of Memory Message
If the memory becomes full while you’re making copies, the screen displays
If you were scanning the first page to be copied, press Stop to cancel the operation and restart to
make a single copy. If you were scanning a subsequent page, you will have the option to press Copy
to copy the pages scanned so far—OR—Press Stop to cancel.
Itis possibleto expandthememorywiththe optionalmemory board.(See Memory
Board, page 94.)
Document
Cover
Documents are
Face Down
Glass
Platen
OUT OF MEMORY
QUIT:PRESS STOP