Computer requirements. Brother MFC-8370DN, MFC-8380DN
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Brother MFC-8380DN is a feature-packed all-in-one printer, scanner, copier, and fax machine designed to meet the needs of small businesses and home offices. With its fast print speeds, high-quality output, and versatile functionality, the MFC-8380DN is an ideal choice for users who demand both productivity and efficiency.
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Specifications
Computer requirements
E
Computer Platform
& Operating System
Version
Minimum System Requirements and Supported PC Software Functions
Supported
PC
Software
Functions
PC
Processor
Minimum
Speed
Minimum
RAM
Recommended
RAM
Hard Disk Space to install
For
Drivers
For
Applications
Windows
®
Operating
Windows
®
2000
Windows
®
XP
Home
Windows
®
XP
Professional
Printing,
Scanning
,
USB,
10/100
Base Tx
(Ethernet)
Intel
®
Pentium
®
II or equivalent
64 MB 256 MB 150 MB 310 MB
128 MB
256 MB 512 MB
Windows
®
XP
Professional x64
Edition
Windows
Vista
64-bit (Intel or AMD64)
®
64 supported CPU
Intel
®
Pentium or equivalent
®
4
64-bit (Intel
®
64 or AMD64) supported CPU
512 MB 1 GB 500 MB 500 MB
E
185
1
2
3
4
5
Windows
®
Operating
(Continued)
Macintosh
Operating
System
Windows
Server
®
2003
(print only via network)
Windows
Server
®
2003 x64
Edition
(print only via network)
Windows
Server
®
2008
(print only via network)
Mac OS X
10.3.9 -
10.4.3
Mac OS X
10.4.4 or greater
Printing
Printing,
PC Fax send
Scanning
10/100
Base Tx
(Ethernet)
,
10/100
Base Tx
(Ethernet)
Intel or equivalent
64-bit (Intel or AMD64) supported CPU
Intel
®
Pentium
®
64
®
Pentium
®
III
® bit (Intel
®
64 or
AMD64) supported CPU
4 or equivalent 64-
PowerPC
G4/G5,
PowerPC G3
350MHz
PowerPC
G4/G5, Intel
®
Core™
Processor
256 MB 512 MB 50 MB
512 MB 2 GB
128 MB 256 MB 80 MB
512 MB 1 GB
Internet Explorer 5.5
®
or greater
Maximum 1200 x 1200 dpi scanning with the WIA driver in Windows
®
XP/Windows Vista
®
(resolution up to
19200 x 19200 dpi can be chosen by using the scanner utility.)
Third party USB ports are not supported.
PC Fax supports black and white only.
PaperPort™ 11SE supports Microsoft
®
SP4 or higher for Windows
®
2000 and SP2 or higher for XP.
N/A
400 MB
For the latest driver updates, visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/
All trademarks, brand and product names are property of their respective companies.
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Key Features
- Home & office Laser Mono printing
- 1200 x 1200 DPI
- A4 30 ppm
- Mono copying Colour scanning Mono faxing
- Direct printing
- USB port Ethernet LAN
- Internal memory: 64 MB 266 MHz
- 18.6 kg
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Frequently Answers and Questions
What is the maximum paper size that the MFC-8380DN can handle?
Can the MFC-8380DN print borderless photos?
Does the MFC-8380DN have a built-in memory card reader?
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Table of contents
- 13 Using the documentation
- 13 Symbols and conventions used in the documentation
- 14 Accessing the Software User’s Guide and Network User’s Guide
- 14 Viewing documentation
- 17 Control panel overview
- 20 Data LED indications
- 21 Loading paper and print media
- 21 Loading paper in the standard paper tray
- 22 Loading paper in the multi-purpose tray (MP tray)
- 24 Unprintable area
- 25 Acceptable paper and other print media
- 25 Recommended paper and print media
- 26 Type and size of paper
- 28 Handling and using special paper
- 31 Loading documents
- 31 Using the automatic document feeder (ADF)
- 32 Using the scanner glass
- 33 Mode Timer
- 33 Paper settings
- 33 Paper Type
- 34 Paper Size
- 34 Tray Use in copy mode
- 35 Tray Use in fax mode
- 35 Tray Use in print mode
- 36 Volume settings
- 36 Ring volume
- 36 Beeper volume
- 36 Speaker volume
- 37 Automatic daylight savings time
- 37 Ecology features
- 37 Toner Save
- 37 Sleep Time
- 38 LCD Contrast
- 39 Secure Function Lock 2.0 (MFC-8380DN)
- 39 Setting the password for the administrator
- 40 Changing the password for the administrator
- 40 Setting up the public user
- 41 Setting up restricted users
- 41 Turning Secure Function Lock on/off
- 42 Switching Users
- 42 Memory security (MFC-8370DN)
- 43 Setting up the password
- 43 Changing the Memory Security password
- 43 Turning Memory Security on/off
- 44 Setting Lock
- 44 Setting up the password
- 44 Changing your Setting Lock password
- 45 Turning Setting Lock on/off
- 45 Restricting dialling
- 45 Dial pad restriction
- 46 One Touch restriction
- 46 Speed Dial restriction
- 49 How to fax
- 49 Entering fax mode
- 49 Sending a single-sided fax from the ADF
- 49 Sending a 2-sided fax from the ADF (MFC-8380DN)
- 50 Sending a fax from the scanner glass
- 51 Faxing Letter size documents from the scanner glass
- 51 Cancelling a fax in progress
- 51 Broadcasting
- 52 Cancelling a Broadcast in progress
- 52 Additional sending operations
- 52 Sending faxes using multiple settings
- 53 Electronic cover page
- 54 Contrast
- 54 Changing Fax Resolution
- 55 Dual access
- 55 Real Time Transmission
- 55 Overseas Mode
- 56 Delayed Fax
- 56 Delayed batch transmission
- 56 Checking and cancelling waiting jobs
- 56 Sending a fax manually
- 57 Out of memory message
- 57 Maximum ADF output tray capacity
- 58 Receive modes
- 58 Choosing the Receive Mode
- 59 Using receive modes
- 59 Fax Only
- 59 Fax/Tel
- 59 Manual
- 59 External TAD
- 60 Receive Mode settings
- 60 Ring Delay
- 60 F/T Ring Time (Fax/Tel mode only)
- 61 Fax Detect
- 61 Setting the Print Density
- 62 Additional receiving operations
- 62 Printing a reduced incoming fax
- 62 Duplex (2-sided) printing for Fax mode
- 62 Setting the Fax Receive Stamp
- 63 Receiving faxes into memory
- 63 Printing a fax from the memory
- 63 Out of Paper Reception
- 64 Telephone line services
- 64 Setting the telephone line type
- 65 BT Call Sign (U.K. only)
- 65 Connecting an external TAD
- 66 Connections
- 66 Recording an outgoing message (OGM)
- 67 Multi-line connections (PBX)
- 68 External and extension telephones
- 68 Operating from external and extension telephones
- 68 For Fax/Tel mode only
- 68 Connecting an external or extension telephone
- 70 Using a non-Brother cordless external handset
- 70 Using Remote Codes
- 71 How to dial
- 71 Manual dialling
- 71 One touch Dialling
- 71 Speed dialling
- 72 Search
- 72 Fax redial
- 72 Storing numbers
- 72 Storing a pause
- 72 Storing One Touch Dial numbers
- 73 Storing Speed Dial numbers
- 74 Changing One Touch and Speed Dial numbers
- 74 Setting up Groups for Broadcasting
- 75 Combining quick dial numbers
- 75 Tone or Pulse
- 76 Fax Forwarding
- 76 Fax Storage
- 77 PC Fax Receive
- 78 Changing Remote Fax Options
- 78 Turning off Remote Fax Options
- 79 Remote retrieval
- 79 Setting a Remote Access Code
- 79 Using your Remote Access Code
- 80 Retrieving fax messages
- 80 Changing the Fax Forwarding number
- 81 Remote fax commands
- 82 Polling receive
- 82 Secure polling
- 82 Delayed polling
- 83 Sequential polling
- 83 Polled transmit
- 83 Setup for polled transmit
- 84 Setup for polled transmit with a secure code
- 85 Fax reports
- 85 Transmission verification report
- 85 Fax Journal
- 86 Reports
- 86 How to print a report
- 89 How to copy
- 89 Entering copy mode
- 89 Making a single copy
- 89 Making multiple copies
- 89 Stop copying
- 90 Copy options (temporary settings)
- 90 Enlarging or reducing the image copied
- 91 Using the Options key
- 92 Sorting copies using the ADF
- 92 Improving copy quality
- 92 Adjusting Contrast and Brightness
- 93 Making N in 1 copies (page layout)
- 94 Tray selection
- 95 Duplex (2-sided) copying
- 95 Duplex Copy (long edge flip)
- 96 Advanced Duplex Copy (short edge flip)
- 97 Out of memory message
- 99 Supported file formats
- 99 3™ file for direct printing
- 100 supporting mass storage
- 102 Understanding the error messages
- 105 How to read the HTML User’s Guide
- 106 Macintosh
- 109 Choosing a location
- 110 To use the machine safely
- 114 Important safety instructions
- 115 IEC60825-1+A2:2001 Specification
- 116 Disconnect device
- 116 Wiring information (U.K. only)
- 116 LAN connection
- 116 Radio interference
- 117 EU Directive 2002/96/EC and EN
- 117 EU Directive 2006/66/EC - Removing or Replacing the Battery
- 117 Compliance Statement
- 118 Libtiff Copyright and License
- 119 Trademarks
- 120 (MFC-8380DN)
- 120 Memory board
- 121 Installing extra memory
- 122 Troubleshooting
- 122 If you are having difficulty with your machine
- 131 Improving the print quality
- 138 Setting Dial Tone detection
- 138 Telephone line interference
- 139 Error and maintenance messages
- 144 Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report
- 145 Document jams
- 146 Paper jams
- 153 Routine maintenance
- 153 Cleaning the outside of the machine
- 154 Cleaning the scanner
- 155 Cleaning the laser scanner window
- 156 Cleaning the corona wire
- 157 Cleaning the drum unit
- 160 Replacing the consumable items
- 161 Replacing a toner cartridge
- 164 Replacing the drum unit
- 166 Replacing periodic maintenance parts
- 166 Machine Information
- 166 Checking the Serial Number
- 166 Checking the Page Counters
- 166 Checking the remaining life of parts
- 167 Reset
- 167 How to reset
- 168 Packing and shipping the machine
- 170 On-screen programming
- 170 Menu table
- 170 Memory storage
- 170 Menu keys
- 171 How to access the menu mode
- 172 Menu table
- 185 Entering text
- 187 General
- 189 Print media
- 194 Print
- 195 Interfaces
- 195 Direct Print feature
- 196 Computer requirements
- 198 Consumable items
- 199 Ethernet wired network