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MFC-8420

5-in-1 Monochrome Laser Multi-Function Center® (Fax/Print/Copy/Scan/PC Fax)

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Print Resolution (maximum dpi)	HQ1200 (2400 x 600)
Duplex Printing Capability	No
Emulation(s)	PCL6, BR-S3

Fax Modem Speed	33.6K bps / 2 sec.
Broadcasting (# of locations)	Yes (up to 390)
Quick Scan (Memory Transmission)‡	Yes (2 sec.)
Fax Forwarding	Yes
Dual Access	Yes

Reduction/Enlargement	25% - 400%
Sorting Function	Yes

Color/Black & White Scanning	Color Flatbed
Optical Scan Resolution (dpi)	600 x 2400
Document Viewer Software†	PaperPort, Presto! Page Manager
OCR Software†	TextBridge, Presto! Page Manager

Carton Dimensions (W"xD"xH")	22.3 x 24.7 x 22.6
Carton Weight (lbs)	48.0
Unit Dimensions (W"xD"xH")	20.9 x 17.5 x 18.5
Unit Weight (lbs)	36.6
UPC Code	0 12502 60660 4

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*Street pricing may vary

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MFC-8420 Supported PC Software Functions

Computer Platform & Operating System		Software Functions	PC Interface
Windows^®	95	Printing, PC Fax, Scanning	Parallel only
	98, 98SE	Printing, PC Fax, Scanning	Parallel/USB
	Me	Printing, PC Fax, Scanning	Parallel/USB
	NT^®Workstation 4.0	Printing, PC Fax, Scanning	Parallel only
	2000 Professional	Printing, PC Fax, Scanning	Parallel/USB
	XP	Printing¹, PC Fax³, Scanning^1,4	Parallel/USB
Mac^®	OS 8.6 - 9.2	Printing, PC Fax³,Scanning⁴	USB⁷ only
Mac^®	OS X v. 10.1/10.2.1 or greater	Printing, PC Fax³, Scanning^4,5	USB⁷ only
USB is not supported under Windows 95^® or Windows NT^® 4.0. For the latest drivers, access the Brother Solutions Center at http://solutions.brother.com.� All software supplied only on CD. 1. Maximum Scanning resolution with Windows^® XP is limited to 600 x 600 dpi or 1200 x1200 dpi depending on model (resolutions up to 9600 x 9600 dpi can be selected using the Brother Scanner Utility). 2. Brother PC Fax Send only. For PC FAX Receive, please use Windows^® XP built-in function. 3. Dedicated "Scan to" key(s) do not function in the Mac^® Operating Systems. 4. Scanning only available for Mac^® OS 10.2.1 or greater. 5. Brother PC Fax Send only for Mac^® Operating Systems. 6. Application Software may vary by model and Operating System (see individual model pages for details). 7. Third party USB ports are not supported.

MFC-8420 Minimum System Requirements

Computer Platform & Operating System		Processor Speed	Minimum RAM	Recommended RAM	Available Hard Disk Space
Windows^®	95	Pentium 75MHz	32MB	32MB	80MB
	98, 98SE	Pentium 75MHz	32MB	32MB	80MB
	Me	Pentium 150MHz	32MB	64MB	80MB
	NT^®Workstation 4.0	Pentium 75MHz	32MB	64MB	80MB
	2000 Professional	Pentium 133MHz	64MB	128MB	80MB
	XP	Pentium 233MHz	64MB	128MB	80MB
Mac^®	OS 8.6 - 9.2	All base models meet minimum requirements			50MB
Mac^®	OS X v. 10.1/10.2.1 or greater	All base models meet minimum requirements	128MB	160MB	50MB

Conditions for the MFC-8420

"In-box" Consumables/Yield‡	Approx. ink yield based on letter paper size at 5% page coverage. Yields may vary with conditions and use.
Max. Automatic Document Feeder Capacity‡	Maximum capacity based on using 20 lb (bond) paper.
Distinctive Ring Detection Ready‡	Check with local phone company for service availability.
Best Transmission Speed (sec)‡	Based on Brother #1 chart with highest available coding method and standard resolution.
Call Waiting/ Caller ID/ Distinctive Ring Ready‡	Check with local phone company for service availability.
Caller ID Ready‡	Check with local phone company for service availability.
Fax Page Memory‡	Based on Brother #1 Chart with highest available coding method and standard resolution.
Fax Page Memory‡	Based on Brother #1 Chart at standard resolution with MMR compression
Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle‡	Maximum number of printed pages per month and can be used to compare designed durability between like Brother products. For maximum printer life, it is best to choose a printer with a duty cycle that far exceeds your print requirements.
Optional Interface(s)	Additional purchase required.
Optional Paper Capacity (sheets)	Maximum capacity based on using 20 lb. (bond) paper. Additional purchase required.
Quick Scan (Memory Transmission)‡	Using Brother #1 Chart at standard resolution and highest compression mode.
Recommended Monthly Print Volume‡	The recommended range of monthly printed pages to achieve the best possible performance and printer life. Printers are intended to handle occasional usage beyond this range with little or no effect. Consistently printing above the recommended print volume, however, may adversely affect the print quality or life of the machine. It is always best to choose a printer with an appropriate recommended print volume to allow for any anticipated increase in printing needs.
Standard Input Paper Capacity (sheets)‡	Maximum capacity based on using 20 lb (bond) paper.
Standard Interface(s)	Cable(s) not included.

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