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... a complete selection of Brother accessories and supplies available for purchase.) In USA: 1-888-879-3232 (voice) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) http://www.brothermall.com In Canada: 1-800-668-2768 (voice) Description Ink Cartridge Ink Cartridge (blue) Ink Cartridge (red) Ink Cartridge Power Protector for ...D E R I N G A C C E S S O R I E S A N D S U P P L I E S Ordering Accessories and Supplies IMPORTANT For technical and operational assistance, you must be made from Brother. (In the USA, you can order accessories directly from within that country. For best quality results use only genuine...
... a complete selection of Brother accessories and supplies available for purchase.) In USA: 1-888-879-3232 (voice) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) http://www.brothermall.com In Canada: 1-800-668-2768 (voice) Description Ink Cartridge Ink Cartridge (blue) Ink Cartridge (red) Ink Cartridge Power Protector for ...D E R I N G A C C E S S O R I E S A N D S U P P L I E S Ordering Accessories and Supplies IMPORTANT For technical and operational assistance, you must be made from Brother. (In the USA, you can order accessories directly from within that country. For best quality results use only genuine...
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...Product Registration (For USA Only 1-2 FAX-1800C Control Panel Overview 1-3 About Fax Machines 1-5 Custom Features 1-5 Do You Have Voice Mail on the Phone Line 1-5 Why Should There Be Trouble 1-5 How Can You Avoid Possible Problems 1-5 Fax Tones and Handshake 1-5 ECM (Error... 2-2 Assembly 2-3 Removing the Protective Yellow Bar 2-3 Setting Up the Fax Machine 2-4 Loading Paper in the Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder (Paper Cassette 2-8 Installing the Ink Cartridges 2-9 Important 2-11 Connecting the Fax Machine 2-13 Connecting an External Telephone 2-13 Connecting an External Telephone ...
...Product Registration (For USA Only 1-2 FAX-1800C Control Panel Overview 1-3 About Fax Machines 1-5 Custom Features 1-5 Do You Have Voice Mail on the Phone Line 1-5 Why Should There Be Trouble 1-5 How Can You Avoid Possible Problems 1-5 Fax Tones and Handshake 1-5 ECM (Error... 2-2 Assembly 2-3 Removing the Protective Yellow Bar 2-3 Setting Up the Fax Machine 2-4 Loading Paper in the Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder (Paper Cassette 2-8 Installing the Ink Cartridges 2-9 Important 2-11 Connecting the Fax Machine 2-13 Connecting an External Telephone 2-13 Connecting an External Telephone ...
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Packing and Shipping the Fax Machine 15-12 Routine Maintenance 15-15 Cleaning the Scanner 15-15 Cleaning the Fax Machine Printer Platen 15-15 Replacing the Ink Cartridges 15-16 16 Specifications S-1 Fax S-1 Printer S-2 Controller S-2 Print Media S-3 Consumable Items S-3 17 Glossary G-1 18 Index I-1 19 Remote Retrieval Access Card R-1 xv
Packing and Shipping the Fax Machine 15-12 Routine Maintenance 15-15 Cleaning the Scanner 15-15 Cleaning the Fax Machine Printer Platen 15-15 Replacing the Ink Cartridges 15-16 16 Specifications S-1 Fax S-1 Printer S-2 Controller S-2 Print Media S-3 Consumable Items S-3 17 Glossary G-1 18 Index I-1 19 Remote Retrieval Access Card R-1 xv
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...proper response for purchasing a Brother Color Ink Jet fax machine. Finding Information All chapter headings and subheadings are not compatible with the fax machine. 1-1 INTRODUCTION Conventions Used in the back of the fax machine. Bubble Dot typeface identifies the messages on the fax machine control panel. Note ...FYI tips provide details about a specific feature or operation by taking a few minutes to read this manual. Additionally, your fax machine to its fullest potential by checking the Index in this Manual Throughout this manual. boldface italics bubble dot Bold typeface...
...proper response for purchasing a Brother Color Ink Jet fax machine. Finding Information All chapter headings and subheadings are not compatible with the fax machine. 1-1 INTRODUCTION Conventions Used in the back of the fax machine. Bubble Dot typeface identifies the messages on the fax machine control panel. Note ...FYI tips provide details about a specific feature or operation by taking a few minutes to read this manual. Additionally, your fax machine to its fullest potential by checking the Index in this Manual Throughout this manual. boldface italics bubble dot Bold typeface...
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...INTRODUCTION FAX-1800C Control Panel Overview 2 1 12 11 3 4 56 7 89 10 1 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) The LCD displays messages to help you set up and operate your fax machine. 2 Shift Accesses the second number stored on hold. 6 Ink/Reports Cleans the ink print heads and replaces an ink ...cartridge. Black Copy Makes a black-and-white copy. 5 Hook/Hold Lets you press this key while holding down Shift. Color Copy Makes a full-color copy....
...INTRODUCTION FAX-1800C Control Panel Overview 2 1 12 11 3 4 56 7 89 10 1 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) The LCD displays messages to help you set up and operate your fax machine. 2 Shift Accesses the second number stored on hold. 6 Ink/Reports Cleans the ink print heads and replaces an ink ...cartridge. Black Copy Makes a black-and-white copy. 5 Hook/Hold Lets you press this key while holding down Shift. Color Copy Makes a full-color copy....
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... when you may void your warranty. 2-1 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS If you do not pack the fax machine correctly, you connect the machine to your computer using a USB cable. Note If an item is missing, call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284-4329 (in USA), 1-800-853-6660 (in Canada) or... 1-514-685-6464 (in Montreal). See Ordering Accessories and Supplies on page ii for the correct item numbers. 2 Assembly and Connections 2 Packing List Make sure you have the following items: One Touch Label Ink ...
... when you may void your warranty. 2-1 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS If you do not pack the fax machine correctly, you connect the machine to your computer using a USB cable. Note If an item is missing, call Brother Customer Service at 1-800-284-4329 (in USA), 1-800-853-6660 (in Canada) or... 1-514-685-6464 (in Montreal). See Ordering Accessories and Supplies on page ii for the correct item numbers. 2 Assembly and Connections 2 Packing List Make sure you have the following items: One Touch Label Ink ...
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Caution Operating the fax machine before you install the ink cartridges will permanently damage the print head. Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the jack on the fax machine and the other end to the multi-purpose sheet feeder. Power Cord Telephone Line Cord 4 Attach the paper wire extension to a modular wall jack. Paper Wire Extension 2-5 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 3 Connect the telephone line cord.
Caution Operating the fax machine before you install the ink cartridges will permanently damage the print head. Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the jack on the fax machine and the other end to the multi-purpose sheet feeder. Power Cord Telephone Line Cord 4 Attach the paper wire extension to a modular wall jack. Paper Wire Extension 2-5 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 3 Connect the telephone line cord.
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... gently and slowly. Peel in the direction away from you! Your fax machine will enter a "head cleaning" cycle for approximately four minutes. 2 - 11 A S S E M B L Y A N D C O N N E C T I O N S Match the colors of the ink cartridge covers. Opening 8 Repeat Steps 4 to 6 to install each color ink cartridge. 9 After installing all ink cartridges, close the top cover and control panel cover until it...
... gently and slowly. Peel in the direction away from you! Your fax machine will enter a "head cleaning" cycle for approximately four minutes. 2 - 11 A S S E M B L Y A N D C O N N E C T I O N S Match the colors of the ink cartridge covers. Opening 8 Repeat Steps 4 to 6 to install each color ink cartridge. 9 After installing all ink cartridges, close the top cover and control panel cover until it...
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...ink cartridge, install it in the fax machine and use it may reduce the ink quantity and the fax machine will not be covered by installing an ink cartridge in the cartridge. The fax machine starts printing the Print Quality Check Sheet (only during initial ink cartridge installation). Caution I If you mix the colors... STEP "A" OK? 1.YES 2.NO 11 Follow the instructions printed on the sheet. Attempting to replace them. Use only genuine Brother ink cartridges. After the cleaning cycle is loaded in this machine and such damage will not know the quantity of installation. If you...
...ink cartridge, install it in the fax machine and use it may reduce the ink quantity and the fax machine will not be covered by installing an ink cartridge in the cartridge. The fax machine starts printing the Print Quality Check Sheet (only during initial ink cartridge installation). Caution I If you mix the colors... STEP "A" OK? 1.YES 2.NO 11 Follow the instructions printed on the sheet. Attempting to replace them. Use only genuine Brother ink cartridges. After the cleaning cycle is loaded in this machine and such damage will not know the quantity of installation. If you...
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... 11-2 4-8 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING Press the temporary key repeatedly until you see the option you want ; Keys Options Ink Color Copy Black Copy Reports (Shift + Ink) Options Descriptions OPT:#OF COPIES 01 NO.OF COPIES:01 Enter the number of paper in the multi-purpose sheet ...or to conveniently choose temporary copy and fax settings. Make a color copy. - POST CARD: 4"X6" OPT:QUALITY NORMAL/BEST/FAST Select the Quality. Make a black & white copy. 1.HELP LIST 2.AUTO DIAL 3.FAX ACTIVITY 4.TRANSMISSION 5.USER SETTINGS Press Shift and Ink together to select it. Key Operations Table...
... 11-2 4-8 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING Press the temporary key repeatedly until you see the option you want ; Keys Options Ink Color Copy Black Copy Reports (Shift + Ink) Options Descriptions OPT:#OF COPIES 01 NO.OF COPIES:01 Enter the number of paper in the multi-purpose sheet ...or to conveniently choose temporary copy and fax settings. Make a color copy. - POST CARD: 4"X6" OPT:QUALITY NORMAL/BEST/FAST Select the Quality. Make a black & white copy. 1.HELP LIST 2.AUTO DIAL 3.FAX ACTIVITY 4.TRANSMISSION 5.USER SETTINGS Press Shift and Ink together to select it. Key Operations Table...
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... and then press Menu/Set. 3 If you are using repels the black ink, select GLOSSY:3-COLOR, which simulates black ink by combining the three ink colors. 4 Press Stop/Exit. letter, legal and A4. Note The print quality of black ink varies depending on the page. 1 Press Menu/Set, 1, 2. 2.PAPER SIZE... the glossy paper you selected GLOSSY, press or to select GLOSSY:4-COLOR or GLOSSY:3-COLOR, and then press Menu/Set. Setting Paper Size You can use three sizes of the fax machine. When you select GLOSSY:4-COLOR. 5 Initial Setup 5 Getting Started Setting Paper Type You can fit...
... and then press Menu/Set. 3 If you are using repels the black ink, select GLOSSY:3-COLOR, which simulates black ink by combining the three ink colors. 4 Press Stop/Exit. letter, legal and A4. Note The print quality of black ink varies depending on the page. 1 Press Menu/Set, 1, 2. 2.PAPER SIZE... the glossy paper you selected GLOSSY, press or to select GLOSSY:4-COLOR or GLOSSY:3-COLOR, and then press Menu/Set. Setting Paper Size You can use three sizes of the fax machine. When you select GLOSSY:4-COLOR. 5 Initial Setup 5 Getting Started Setting Paper Type You can fit...
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...) You can be sent as black & white. black & white faxes will stop printing to send color faxes in the left and right margins has been cut off, make sure this Auto Reduction feature is turned on. The FAX-1800C's "handshake" will request that information in black & white, they ...can always reduce the size of an incoming fax to print the faxes. 6-4 SETUP RECEIVE Replace the empty ink...
...) You can be sent as black & white. black & white faxes will stop printing to send color faxes in the left and right margins has been cut off, make sure this Auto Reduction feature is turned on. The FAX-1800C's "handshake" will request that information in black & white, they ...can always reduce the size of an incoming fax to print the faxes. 6-4 SETUP RECEIVE Replace the empty ink...
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... originals in the automatic document feeder. I The automatic document feeder (ADF) can hold up to 20 pages, feeding each one individually through the fax machine. Make sure documents written with staples, paper clips, paste or tape attached. DO NOT use curled, wrinkled, folded, or ripped paper,... or paper with ink are completely dry. 7-1 SETUP SEND Fan the paper, and then stagger the pages in the ADF Paper Guides I Make sure you begin sending faxes, please be between 3.5 and 8.5 inches wide and 5 and 14 inches long....
... originals in the automatic document feeder. I The automatic document feeder (ADF) can hold up to 20 pages, feeding each one individually through the fax machine. Make sure documents written with staples, paper clips, paste or tape attached. DO NOT use curled, wrinkled, folded, or ripped paper,... or paper with ink are completely dry. 7-1 SETUP SEND Fan the paper, and then stagger the pages in the ADF Paper Guides I Make sure you begin sending faxes, please be between 3.5 and 8.5 inches wide and 5 and 14 inches long....
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... See page 15-3. CHECK PAPER SIZE CHECK PAPER Your paper is not installed properly. Try the call . If problem continues, call the Brother fax-back system. Polled Waiting mode. DISCONNECTED The other party or other party's polling setup. In USA: 1-800-521-2846 In Canada: ...ORIGINAL Original was longer than about 40" inches (90cm). If you purchased the fax machine. Open and close the covers. See page 15-16. Re-install the ink, seating it properly. Fax machine is not closed completely. You can correct most common error messages. 15 ...
... See page 15-3. CHECK PAPER SIZE CHECK PAPER Your paper is not installed properly. Try the call . If problem continues, call the Brother fax-back system. Polled Waiting mode. DISCONNECTED The other party or other party's polling setup. In USA: 1-800-521-2846 In Canada: ...ORIGINAL Original was longer than about 40" inches (90cm). If you purchased the fax machine. Open and close the covers. See page 15-16. Re-install the ink, seating it properly. Fax machine is not closed completely. You can correct most common error messages. 15 ...
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... as black and white; INK EMPTY & FAX IN MEMORY Fax machine can not print fax messages because one or more of the ink cartridges are empty. LOW TEMPERATURE The print head detects low temperature. XX Call Brother Customer Service. if the sending machine has the feature to convert it , the color fax will stop receiving color faxes. OUT OF MEMORY...
... as black and white; INK EMPTY & FAX IN MEMORY Fax machine can not print fax messages because one or more of the ink cartridges are empty. LOW TEMPERATURE The print head detects low temperature. XX Call Brother Customer Service. if the sending machine has the feature to convert it , the color fax will stop receiving color faxes. OUT OF MEMORY...
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...brother.com DIFFICULTY SUGGESTIONS Printing or Receiving Faxes Condensed Print and Horizontal Streaks / Top and Bottom of the Page (See page 15-15). Print Appears Dirty or Ink Seems to Run Make sure you are good up to send the color fax again. (See Replacing the Ink... Cartridges, page 15-16.) Left and right margins are fresh. Received color fax prints only in Text or Graphics. Check for your fax machine is between 68°F to 91°F. T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U...
...brother.com DIFFICULTY SUGGESTIONS Printing or Receiving Faxes Condensed Print and Horizontal Streaks / Top and Bottom of the Page (See page 15-15). Print Appears Dirty or Ink Seems to Run Make sure you are good up to send the color fax again. (See Replacing the Ink... Cartridges, page 15-16.) Left and right margins are fresh. Received color fax prints only in Text or Graphics. Check for your fax machine is between 68°F to 91°F. T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U...
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...YES 2.NO 3 Check the sheet to change. 1 Press Menu/Set, 4. 2 Press Black Fax Start. There are OK by using Ink. Note If you clean the print head at least five times and the print has not improved, call Brother Customer Service for assistance at 1-800-284-4329 (in USA), 1-800-853-6660...Canada), or 1-514-685-6464 (in the text or graphics on your hand or a cloth. 1 Press Ink. 2 Press 1 to choose 1.CLEANING. 3 Press or to choose the color you can clean either black and cyan, yellow and magenta, or all four colors by following STEPs A and B. each contains two print cartridges.
...YES 2.NO 3 Check the sheet to change. 1 Press Menu/Set, 4. 2 Press Black Fax Start. There are OK by using Ink. Note If you clean the print head at least five times and the print has not improved, call Brother Customer Service for assistance at 1-800-284-4329 (in USA), 1-800-853-6660...Canada), or 1-514-685-6464 (in the text or graphics on your hand or a cloth. 1 Press Ink. 2 Press 1 to choose 1.CLEANING. 3 Press or to choose the color you can clean either black and cyan, yellow and magenta, or all four colors by following STEPs A and B. each contains two print cartridges.
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...is still missing, call Customer Service at least five times for the clogged color. (Perhaps the ink cartridge was in Montreal). Or, the ink may void the print head's warranty. Caution Do NOT touch the print head. If ink is clogged the printed sample looks like this Print Quality Check Sheet, ...in USA), 1-800-853-6660 (in Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (in your fax machine over six months or the expiration date written on the cartridge package has passed. If you still see missing ink in Print Quality Check) to print another Print Quality Check Sheet. For 600 DPI, ...
...is still missing, call Customer Service at least five times for the clogged color. (Perhaps the ink cartridge was in Montreal). Or, the ink may void the print head's warranty. Caution Do NOT touch the print head. If ink is clogged the printed sample looks like this Print Quality Check Sheet, ...in USA), 1-800-853-6660 (in Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (in your fax machine over six months or the expiration date written on the cartridge package has passed. If you still see missing ink in Print Quality Check) to print another Print Quality Check Sheet. For 600 DPI, ...
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.... (See Replacing the Ink Cartridges, page 15-16.) After attaching the white shipping cover, press the all ink cartridge covers down. If you do not pack the fax machine correctly, you could void your fax machine. Protective Yellow Bar 3 Unplug the fax machine from the telephone ... your warranty. 2 Attach the protective yellow bar, and then close the top cover and control panel cover until you are packing the machine for the Brother Exchange Service, keep these items and return only the machine. 15 - 12 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E Note If...
.... (See Replacing the Ink Cartridges, page 15-16.) After attaching the white shipping cover, press the all ink cartridge covers down. If you do not pack the fax machine correctly, you could void your fax machine. Protective Yellow Bar 3 Unplug the fax machine from the telephone ... your warranty. 2 Attach the protective yellow bar, and then close the top cover and control panel cover until you are packing the machine for the Brother Exchange Service, keep these items and return only the machine. 15 - 12 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E Note If...
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Do not pack the used ink cartridges in the original carton as part of the Exchange Service, pack only the fax machine. Keep all separate parts and printed materials to Brother as shown below. T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E 15 - 13 7 Wrap the fax machine in the plastic bag and place it in the original carton with your machine to use with the original packing material. 8 Pack the printed materials in the carton. Note If you are returning your "Exchange" machine.
Do not pack the used ink cartridges in the original carton as part of the Exchange Service, pack only the fax machine. Keep all separate parts and printed materials to Brother as shown below. T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E 15 - 13 7 Wrap the fax machine in the plastic bag and place it in the original carton with your machine to use with the original packing material. 8 Pack the printed materials in the carton. Note If you are returning your "Exchange" machine.