Brother MFC-8860DN Servise Manual

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9.2.4.2 Software setting problems
The machine may not print the data correctly if there are incorrect software settings.
(1) “There was an error writing to LPT1: (or BRUSB) for the machine ” error message appears.
User Check
(1) Check that the machine cable is not damaged or broken. Check also that the cable is
connected to the correct interface connectors of both the machine and PC.
(2) Check that the correct machine is selected if you have an interface switching device.
(3) Check that the appropriate printer driver is selected as ‘Set as Default’. Check also that
the correct print port is set for the selected printer driver.
(4) Check that the machine is not connected to the same port which is also connected to a
mass storage device or scanner. Remove all other devices and connect the port to the
machine only. Turn off the printer status monitor in the device options tab in the printer
driver.
(5) If the print port is set as an ECP port, change it to a normal port.
(6) Try printing the test page referring to 8.4.5 ‘Test Pattern 1’ in chapter 8.
(7) Try resetting the factory settings.
Possible cause
Step
Check
Result
Remedy
Failure inside
the machine
1 Is it possible to print the
test page with the method?
No Identify the error type, then
refer to the specified section of
this chapter.
No Replace the main PCB. Main PCB
failure
2 Is it possible to print with
another PC and machine
cable?
Yes This problem may appear under
the specified system
environment. Check the
environment which the user
used.

Brother MFC-8860DN Specifications

General

Duplex printing	Yes
Print technology	Laser
Maximum resolution	1200 x 1200 DPI
Time to first page (black, normal)	8.5 s
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)	28 ppm
Scan to	e-mail, file, image, OCR
Grayscale levels	256
Input color depth	48 bit
Copier resize	25 - 400 %
Maximum copy resolution	1200 x 600 DPI
Maximum number of copies	99 copies
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)	28 cpm
Faxing	Mono faxing
Fax memory	500 pages
Modem speed	33.6 Kbit/s
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)	300
Total input capacity	250 sheets
Total output capacity	150 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity	50 sheets
Maximum internal memory	544 MB
Sound power level (standby)	30 dB
Sound pressure level (printing)	55 dB
Display	LCD
Market positioning	Business
Paper tray media types	Envelopes, Plain paper, Recycled paper
Non-ISO print media sizes	Executive
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)	A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)	B5, B6
Maximum ISO A-series paper size	A4
Font styles	66 Scaleable fonts, Letter, Gothic 16.66, OCR-A, OCR-B, 11 Barcodes
Dimensions (WxDxH)	531 x 450 x 475 mm
Networking features	10/100 Base-TX
All-in-one functions	Copy, Fax, Scan
Color all-in-one functions	scan, n
Compatible operating systems	Windows98(SE)/Me/2000/XP/NT4.0WS Mac OS 9.1-9.2/ OS X 10.2.4 +
Standard interfaces	USB 2.0
Power consumption (standby)	85 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)	15 W
Power consumption (average operating)	1104 W
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR