The Brother MFC-8500 5-in-1 commercial laser multifunction center combines performance, connectivity, and reliability. This full-feature fax, 15 page per minute laser printer, and 15 copy per minute convenience copier is also equipped with a 9600 x 9600 dpi (interpolated) resolution scanner that has three easy "Scan-to" buttons directly on the front panel, allowing the user to scan directly into their application seamlessly. PC Fax capabilities allow you to send and broadcast faxes directly from your PC. The MFC8500 has both parallel and USB connections and can work in most Windows and Apple applications.
These toner cartridges are designed specifically for the MFC-8500: Toner Cartridge (Part #: TN430) Yields up to 3,000 Pages at 5% Coverage High Yield Toner Cartridge (Part #: TN460) Yields up to 6,000 Pages at 5% Coverage
Other Supplies
Drum Kit (Part #: DR400) Yields up to 20,000 Pages at 5% Coverage
Software Features
Includes ScanSoft PaperPort and TextBridge OCR Software
Dimensions (H X W X D)
Unit
12.7" x 17.1" x 17.4"
As Shipped
18.1" x 22" x 20.3"
Weight
Unit
26.4 lbs
As Shipped
36.3 lbs
System Requirements
PC
Windows 95, 98, 98SE, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, or XP
Mac
Mac OS 8.5-9.2, Mac OS X
Warranty
One year limited warranty with Express Exchange Service. This warranty does not include replacement of consumables such as toner.
Includes in the Box
Brother MFC-8500 Toner Cartridge (Part #: TN430, Yields up to 3,000 Pages at 5% Coverage) Drum Kit (Part #: DR400, Yields up to 20,000 Pages at 5% Coverage) Power Cord Telephone Cord Owner's Manual Quick Setup Guide Software CD-ROM
**Cable Not Included
Brother MFC-8500 5-in-1 Laser Multi-Function Center Features
Fax Features
30 page auto document feeder
Universal 250 sheet paper cassette
8MB memory (up to 500 pages)
14.4K bps high-speed fax modem
Stores up to 500 pages for out-of-paper reception
Dual Access lets you scan a fax into memory while another is being received
Super Quick Scan – approximately 2 seconds per page for memory transmission
Broadcasting (up to 166 locations)
116 station auto dialing
64 shade gray scale
Call Waiting/Caller ID and Distinctive Ring Detection ready
Fax forwarding, paging and remote retrieval
Simultaneous Operation lets you perform two functions at once
Automatic Fax/Tel switch
Answering machine interface
Telephone Index stores numbers alphabetically
Automatic legal to letter fax reduction
Delayed transmission
Laser Printer Features
Up to 15 page per minute printing
True 600 x 600 dpi laser output
Parallel and USB interfaces standard (cables not included)
Works with Windows and Mac
Enhanced Memory Management
Energy Star Compliant
Copier Features
Up to 15 cpm copy speed
Up to 600 dpi copying
Multi-copying, up to 99, with sorting
Reduce or enlarge from 50% to 200% in one percent increments
Scanner Features
Up to 9600 x 9600 dpi resolution (interpolated)
Up to 300 x 600 resolution (optical)
Includes ScanSoft PaperPort and TextBridge OCR software
Easy to use desktop interface with “drag and drop” filing and linking
PC Fax Features
Send faxes directly from your PC
Receive faxes into your PC (PC fax receiving not available on Mac)
Brother PC Fax software included
Unlimited fax and group number storage plus use your own databases
Broadcast faxes from your PC
Brother MFC-8500 5-in-1 Laser Multi-Function Center Included Items
Brother MFC-8500
Toner Cartridge (Part #: TN250, Yields up to 2,200 Pages at 5% Coverage)
Drum Kit (Part #: DR250, Yields up to 20,000 Pages at 5% Coverage)
Power Cord
Telephone Cord
Owner's Manual
Quick Setup Guide
Software CD-ROM
**Cable Not Included
Brother MFC-8500 5-in-1 Laser Multi-Function Center Warranty Information
One year limited warranty with Express Exchange Service. This warranty does not include replacement of consumables such as toner.
Manufacturer Support Phone Number: (800) 276-7746
Brother MFC-8500 5-in-1 Laser Multi-Function Center Video
1.800.814.5410 
858.764.8900 Mon-Fri 6AM-4PM PT
