tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710205.post112866564783476305..comments2024-02-08T11:00:53.069-06:00Comments on Gordon's Tech: Brother MFC-7820N: my cumulative review and experienceJGFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14580785981874040314noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710205.post-36145163564198536392011-09-27T20:17:00.969-05:002011-09-27T20:17:00.969-05:00Terrific postings! I run a school IT department a...Terrific postings! I run a school IT department and have had good luck with a dozen Brother 8085DN adn 8065DN. I ignore the "Replace Fuser", "Replace Laser", etc. messages by resetting them and the printer keeps on chugging. Covering the "peek" holes on the cartridges is a great way to get 100's of extra prints.<br /><br />If you don't want your printer's IP address to change whenever you restart or replace your router, you can assign it a static IP address. Go to the LAN (it may have a different name on other models) menu to change it.<br /><br />Make sure you log in to your router first and find out its DHCP address range and assign the printer an address <b>OUTSIDE</b> the range.Aptahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03345249522005488759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710205.post-74072020300096262022008-09-23T10:06:00.000-05:002008-09-23T10:06:00.000-05:00my MFC 7820N is saying end of toner life, but i ha...my MFC 7820N is saying end of toner life, but i have only used approx. 500 copies. what can i do?debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10632097269232257875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710205.post-77551702242944083452008-07-01T08:39:00.000-05:002008-07-01T08:39:00.000-05:00This is an extremely useful post. Thank you.This is an extremely useful post. Thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04159513541998982368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710205.post-15757575228967839392008-04-04T12:02:00.000-05:002008-04-04T12:02:00.000-05:00I have my Scan to Image preferences set to scan to...I have my Scan to Image preferences set to scan to PDF and open in Adobe Acrobat. I notice that when I then scan to image the document opens and my only option is to do a save as and save the file to a folder. The original temp file is still available via "Open Recent File" and the file properties show this file saved in Macintosh HD:private:temp:user. I don't have direct access to this file directory and it may be only available when logging with root privileges. Do you know if these files are being deleted upon restart?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710205.post-57169235775550882542008-02-07T20:24:00.000-06:002008-02-07T20:24:00.000-06:00I've sent faxes directly from the scanner. I don't...I've sent faxes directly from the scanner. I don't know why you'd want to send them from a computer. I don't think that's supported.JGFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14580785981874040314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710205.post-65849681307246947862008-02-07T14:30:00.000-06:002008-02-07T14:30:00.000-06:00Hi there,I am trying to setup a mfc-7820n on a mac...Hi there,<BR/><BR/>I am trying to setup a mfc-7820n on a mac G5 OX10.4. What I what to accomplish is to be able send faxes over the network, where the MFC is installed.<BR/><BR/>I have not had any success, every time I send a fax the page is printed on the MFC and no fax is being sent. What I am doing wrong?<BR/><BR/>Please help.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710205.post-73976929108093874452008-01-28T12:38:00.000-06:002008-01-28T12:38:00.000-06:00I like everything about the Brother MFC-7820N exce...I like everything about the Brother MFC-7820N except for the flimsy plasticky feel to it's openable trays and pull-out drawer. Feels like it may break someday (but it hasn't yet). Functionally, I think it's one of the most feature-rich network-based MFCs, better than the Dell 1600N I had which just went belly up after 3 yrs. I love the 7820N print quality and network-based scanning capabilities.<BR/><BR/>I ran into a problem with my 7820N today which other people may hit so I figured I'd post it here where there's tons of other good 7820N info. I just installed a new router with DHCP server that uses a different IP address range than the old router I replaced. This of course caused my Brother 7820N IP address to change. The strange thing is not only did the IP address change, but the Brother 7820N factory node name (which is advertised into WINS I believe, allowing all 4 of my Windows XP PCs reach it via node name) also changed as the Brother took on an new IP address. It changed from "BRN_046922" (this is my Brother-generated unique factory node name...yours will likely differ) to "dhcppc3". Not sure where this new "dhcppc3" name came from...potentially assigned by my new router. But with all 4 PCs already thinking my Brother printer and scanner and fax server were "BRN_046922", you can imagine the pain of manually having to reconfigure every print, scan, and fax driver in 4 PCs. I found instead I could just reset the node name on the 7820N itself to fix the problem. I logged into 7820N Web interface using it's new raw IP address, looked at Network Configuration main pane, clicked on "Node Name", changed "dhcppc3" to "BRN_046922" and pressed submit. That's it. Now the printer is again visible to Brother's status monitor program and reachable again via the printer driver, the PaperPort scan driver, etc.<BR/><BR/>Took me a couple hours to figure out what went wrong. Hope this saves someone else some debugging time...<BR/><BR/>-AndyUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14993059091909542015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710205.post-66793087341423812662007-12-04T12:44:00.000-06:002007-12-04T12:44:00.000-06:00I've had the scanning to email working fine, but j...I've had the scanning to email working fine, but just today now I'm getting the "Check cable" issue and i'm on a mac - so its not the xp service pack issue. Anyone have any ideas? Network printing is fine...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710205.post-66093676734173548562007-09-05T15:31:00.000-05:002007-09-05T15:31:00.000-05:00Has anyone got the MFC7820N to forward faxes direc...Has anyone got the MFC7820N to forward faxes directly to a Mac or an attached NAS drive without having to print them before ? Thank's.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710205.post-62600558077442895172007-04-11T16:15:00.000-05:002007-04-11T16:15:00.000-05:00Thanks Gordon, this is a very helpful blog. To all...Thanks Gordon, this is a very helpful blog. <BR/><BR/>To all, I had no problems installing the MFC as a P2P Network printer in MAC OS X 10.4, bonjour seemed to work fine. You do have to "Add" the printer as an IPP as explained in the manual (with a cryptic file name ALL_EngNet.pdf.<BR/><BR/>I "hard"coded the IP address, not sure if this is the right way. If the IP address changes, do I have to reconfigure the printer and add it as a new IPP?<BR/><BR/>Also, is the firewall on my MAC supposed to be down everytime I print? (this was a useful hint in an earlier posting)Aryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11721539725312675389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710205.post-78134674851193723592007-02-07T16:45:00.000-06:002007-02-07T16:45:00.000-06:00Gordon,
Great info on MFC-7820N. I'm sitting on t...Gordon,<br /><br />Great info on MFC-7820N. I'm sitting on the fence thinking of buying this or Canon MFC5770. This is cheaper by $80, but Canon only needs a toner cartridge, but this one needs a 'drum' too. Do you know how long that lasts? Have you had to change? <br /><br />Also, network scanning is a great functionality. I tried to look, but the Canon does not support it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710205.post-1156260782703846652006-08-22T10:33:00.000-05:002006-08-22T10:33:00.000-05:00Gordon - it's just not working for me! I've done ...Gordon - it's just not working for me! I've done everything you said, mDNS name, downloaded and installed CUPS, PPD drivers from the brother site. nothing shows up in my Printer Utility (os x 10.4). Any thoughts?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710205.post-1153374511788100542006-07-20T00:48:00.000-05:002006-07-20T00:48:00.000-05:00Thanks for writing about the MFC-7820N.I just pick...Thanks for writing about the MFC-7820N.<BR/><BR/>I just picked one up and overall, I'm happy with it.<BR/><BR/>I can't figure out how to get the PC fax receive to work using XP or OS X 10.3.9. It looks like there is no way to receive faxes on mac osx. Too bad. I really like the ideal of storing faxes on the mfc and downloading them to a pc. It seems so simple (a la scan to image).<BR/><BR/>Has anyone figured out what the ftp feature is and why it is enabled? I didn't see my stored faxes there but that sure would be a great way to store them!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710205.post-1143694990053267712006-03-29T23:03:00.000-06:002006-03-29T23:03:00.000-06:00Ray, I only research this stuff when I need to, so...Ray, I only research this stuff when I need to, so I don't know about newer products. The 7820N is still working as I'd noted earlier. The cartridge is running low on toner, but the initial cartridge is usually low capacity on all these printers.JGFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14580785981874040314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710205.post-1143661018516547732006-03-29T13:36:00.000-06:002006-03-29T13:36:00.000-06:00I'm seriously considering 7820N but also wondering...I'm seriously considering 7820N but also wondering if I should splurge another hundred dollars for 8840D, which has duplex capability. Any comment on that model or know anything about it?<BR/><BR/>Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710205.post-1143609104273334502006-03-28T23:11:00.000-06:002006-03-28T23:11:00.000-06:00Testing out my new Intel Mac Mini with the Brother...Testing out my new Intel Mac Mini with the Brother MFC-7820N, and realized that I can't use fax receive straight to the Mac like you can with PC. Is there a fix for this? I'm setting up a paperless office, and really would like all my faxes straight to the mac. I really don't want to have to use my USB modem unless I really need to. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710205.post-1143206974962351712006-03-24T07:29:00.000-06:002006-03-24T07:29:00.000-06:00Thanks a lot, Gordon and others who have posted re...Thanks a lot, Gordon and others who have posted regarding the 7820N. I spent a long time searching for a laser MFC that would work with my Macs. When I found this blog, my search was over. I bought this great printer recently.<BR/><BR/>I followed these instructions and the printer is working well. I just have one question:<BR/><BR/>Can I scan multiple pages into a PDF document not using the ADF? <BR/><BR/>For example, I have some double-sided pages I want to turn into a PDF. I'm happy to scan them one at a time in the flatbed, but I want them all to be included into a single PDF file.<BR/><BR/>Anyone?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710205.post-1139517914936547872006-02-09T14:45:00.000-06:002006-02-09T14:45:00.000-06:00Hi, Since your posting regarding the MFC-7820N pro...Hi, <BR/>Since your posting regarding the MFC-7820N proved to be extremely useful for MacOSX-users, just to tell you two things:<BR/><BR/>1. I bought this printer in Austria (Europe) last week, and it seems that in recent models, this problem has been fixed. Bonjour works like a charm. Brother has also an FAQ on its US website that treats this problem in the same way like you.<BR/><BR/>2. Under OSX, the Postscript driver is not installed by default, you must manually opt for it. Much better quality than the default driver (in particular from programs such as Adobe Indesign). Just to be on the safe side, I chose "Postscript" as standard emulation on the printer, too.<BR/><BR/>3. The problem with the firewall under WinXP is described on the US-website of Brother, including a potential solultion.<BR/><BR/>4. If you want to remotely access the web-interface of the printer via Safari etc., you need to deactivate the MacOSX-firewall. I failed in providing for an exception in the firewall settings. However, a simple workaround is apparently to just disable the firewall during access to the printer - no problem if you don't forget to put it on afterwards.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your valuable comments, which helpted me to go for the printer. In overall, I am very pleased with this workhorse - except for the noise it generates. Neverthelss, nothing comparable on the market in this price region right now.<BR/><BR/>Best<BR/>Stefan.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710205.post-1138684803816755432006-01-30T23:20:00.000-06:002006-01-30T23:20:00.000-06:00THANK YOU! For months our OSX (10.4) mini could no...THANK YOU! For months our OSX (10.4) mini could not see our networked brother printer. Your fix for renaming the mDNS worked!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710205.post-1132095593124222722005-11-15T16:59:00.000-06:002005-11-15T16:59:00.000-06:00I uninstalled and then hunted around my hard drive...I uninstalled and then hunted around my hard drive for any remains from my old scanner. Manually threw out a few odds and ends. Now, everything works frine with the Brother scanning.<BR/><BR/>And so far, I really think I got a good machine for a good price through Costco and a $50 rebate.Christopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05625610445699262076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710205.post-1131295617899740612005-11-06T10:46:00.000-06:002005-11-06T10:46:00.000-06:00Whytoi said scanning required USB, but I scan to b...Whytoi said scanning required USB, but I scan to both my OS X and XP machine with only the network connection. (I suspect this ability actually is a security hole esp. on the Mac.) I can either push scan from the MFC or control the scans from my machines.<BR/><BR/>Chris refers to a conflict with an old scanner. One trick is to uninstall everything, reinstall the OLD scanner software to its old location, then uninstall it again. Restart, make sure everything is gone, then try the MFC. <BR/><BR/>Uninstallers work better in XP than OS X. (Big weakness of OS X is lack of a common uninstaller.) You may need to search your hard drive for remnants of old software.JGFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14580785981874040314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710205.post-1129577318821508332005-10-17T14:28:00.000-05:002005-10-17T14:28:00.000-05:00Any suggestions on this problem: iMac and the Brot...Any suggestions on this problem: iMac and the Brother, everything works fine except push-button scan from Brother which opens up the scan program from my old printer. I re-installed but to no avail.Christopherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05625610445699262076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710205.post-1129172977357699882005-10-12T22:09:00.000-05:002005-10-12T22:09:00.000-05:00Mark, I got 10 pages in 90 seconds doing B&W netwo...Mark, I got 10 pages in 90 seconds doing B&W network scan to an XP machine. I think OS X results are similar. 300 dpi B&W. <BR/><BR/>Network faxing from my iMac works as does network scanning -- either via pushbutton from MFC or initiated via Mac. I was suprised the pushbutton worked. I haven't tried fax receive to the Mac, I don't use the MFC to receive faxes.JGFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14580785981874040314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710205.post-1129154352355657352005-10-12T16:59:00.000-05:002005-10-12T16:59:00.000-05:00I'll do a test per Mark's request and update. I al...I'll do a test per Mark's request and update. I also scan B&W.<BR/><BR/>I think I got all the Canon references. Darned dementia.JGFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14580785981874040314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5710205.post-1129091382241237052005-10-11T23:29:00.000-05:002005-10-11T23:29:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.RMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15866008821640942439noreply@blogger.com