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Retain this Owner's Manual with your sales receipt as a permanent record of your model number) Serial Number*: Date of Purchase: Place of Purchase: * The serial number is on the back of theft, fire or warranty service. ©1996-2001 Brother Industries, Ltd. If You Need to Call Customer Service Please complete the following information for future reference: Model Number: FAX-2800, FAX-2900, FAX-3800, MFC-4800 (Circle your purchase, in the event of the unit.
Retain this Owner's Manual with your sales receipt as a permanent record of your model number) Serial Number*: Date of Purchase: Place of Purchase: * The serial number is on the back of theft, fire or warranty service. ©1996-2001 Brother Industries, Ltd. If You Need to Call Customer Service Please complete the following information for future reference: Model Number: FAX-2800, FAX-2900, FAX-3800, MFC-4800 (Circle your purchase, in the event of the unit.
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...voice) (within Montreal) (USA Only) The Brother fax-back system number has been preprogrammed on One Touch key 1 (for FAX-2800/2900/3800) and Speed Dial #01 (for Brother Printer Driver updates. If you can 't resolve difficulty with your Brother product. This system is our one from ...which you are calling. Brother Numbers IMPORTANT For technical and operational assistance, ...
...voice) (within Montreal) (USA Only) The Brother fax-back system number has been preprogrammed on One Touch key 1 (for FAX-2800/2900/3800) and Speed Dial #01 (for Brother Printer Driver updates. If you can 't resolve difficulty with your Brother product. This system is our one from ...which you are calling. Brother Numbers IMPORTANT For technical and operational assistance, ...
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...IMPORTANT For technical and operational assistance, you must be made from Brother. (In the USA, you purchased the FAX/MFC. For best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, available at most Brother retailers. If you cannot find the accessory you need and you ... O R 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 Calls must call the country where you can visit us online for 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...
...IMPORTANT For technical and operational assistance, you must be made from Brother. (In the USA, you purchased the FAX/MFC. For best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, available at most Brother retailers. If you cannot find the accessory you need and you ... O R 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 Calls must call the country where you can visit us online for 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...
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... TO $50. Compilation and Publication Notice Under the supervision of Warranties (For USA and Canada) BROTHER'S LICENSOR(S), AND THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS (COLLECTIVELY BROTHER'S LICENSOR) MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY ...I E S iii THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE IS ASSUMED BY YOU. IN NO EVENT WILL BROTHER'S LICENSOR(S) BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, ...
... TO $50. Compilation and Publication Notice Under the supervision of Warranties (For USA and Canada) BROTHER'S LICENSOR(S), AND THEIR DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS (COLLECTIVELY BROTHER'S LICENSOR) MAKE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY ...I E S iii THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE IS ASSUMED BY YOU. IN NO EVENT WILL BROTHER'S LICENSOR(S) BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, ...
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...the name of your bill of sale showing that conforms to supply refurbished or remanufactured replacement parts provided that is VOID -- What Brother will be required to deliver or send the Product properly packaged, freight prepaid, to state. working product with a refurbished or...within five (5) business days; (ii) the malfunctions of a possible defect to determine whether a defect exists, and if it to a Brother Authorized Service Center. The refurbished or remanufactured Product you receive will do not return your original Product are no warranty -- You must call...
...the name of your bill of sale showing that conforms to supply refurbished or remanufactured replacement parts provided that is VOID -- What Brother will be required to deliver or send the Product properly packaged, freight prepaid, to state. working product with a refurbished or...within five (5) business days; (ii) the malfunctions of a possible defect to determine whether a defect exists, and if it to a Brother Authorized Service Center. The refurbished or remanufactured Product you receive will do not return your original Product are no warranty -- You must call...
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... Follow the return instructions. Keep this Product is not responsible for your original accessory items and a copy of sale). Brother is defective. Product Support: Toll-free customer service and technical support is lost, stolen or requires service. You must return...It replaces all originalpacking materials, in which we (1) refer to this Product and your Product is available for this product. BROTHER INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION 100 SOMERSET CORPORATE BLVD. Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, the...
... Follow the return instructions. Keep this Product is not responsible for your original accessory items and a copy of sale). Brother is defective. Product Support: Toll-free customer service and technical support is lost, stolen or requires service. You must return...It replaces all originalpacking materials, in which we (1) refer to this Product and your Product is available for this product. BROTHER INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION 100 SOMERSET CORPORATE BLVD. Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, the...
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... Service is available at your Proof of Purchase in the form of a Sales Receipt. Internet support: support@brother.ca or browse Brother's Web Site: www.brother.com Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1 Rue Hôtel de Ville Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, QC H9B 3H6 We're at... (For Canada Only) Pursuant to this limited warranty of 1 year from the date of purchase for labour and parts, Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. ("Brother"), or its Authorized Service Centers, Distributors, Dealers, Agents or employees, shall create another warranty or modify this MFC/Facsimile...
... Service is available at your Proof of Purchase in the form of a Sales Receipt. Internet support: support@brother.ca or browse Brother's Web Site: www.brother.com Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1 Rue Hôtel de Ville Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, QC H9B 3H6 We're at... (For Canada Only) Pursuant to this limited warranty of 1 year from the date of purchase for labour and parts, Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. ("Brother"), or its Authorized Service Centers, Distributors, Dealers, Agents or employees, shall create another warranty or modify this MFC/Facsimile...
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Manual Reception 1 Pick up the handset. 2 Press Fax Start if you are ready to fax. 8 Enter the fax number. 9 Press Fax Start. or MANUAL. If you select FAX/TEL, make sure to select FAX ONLY, FAX/TEL, TAD:ANSWER MACH. Receiving Faxes Select Receive Mode Press Receive Mode to set Ring Delay and F/T Ring Time. Q U I C K R E F E R E N C E G U I D E vii Real Time Transmission You can send faxes in real time. 1 Place the original face down in the ADF. 2 Press Menu/Set, 2, 2, 6. 3 Press or to fax. 6 Enter the fax number. 7 Press Fax Start. For the next transmission only, press or to ...
Manual Reception 1 Pick up the handset. 2 Press Fax Start if you are ready to fax. 8 Enter the fax number. 9 Press Fax Start. or MANUAL. If you select FAX/TEL, make sure to select FAX ONLY, FAX/TEL, TAD:ANSWER MACH. Receiving Faxes Select Receive Mode Press Receive Mode to set Ring Delay and F/T Ring Time. Q U I C K R E F E R E N C E G U I D E vii Real Time Transmission You can send faxes in real time. 1 Place the original face down in the ADF. 2 Press Menu/Set, 2, 2, 6. 3 Press or to fax. 6 Enter the fax number. 7 Press Fax Start. For the next transmission only, press or to ...
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...-back system : In USA: 1-800-521-2846 In Canada: 1-800-681-9838 1-514-685-5381 Brother Global Web Site : http://www.brother.com Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) http://solutions.brother.com Brother Accessories & Supplies: In USA: 1-888-879-3232 (voice) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) http://www.brothermall.com In Canada: 1-800-668-2768 (voice...
...-back system : In USA: 1-800-521-2846 In Canada: 1-800-681-9838 1-514-685-5381 Brother Global Web Site : http://www.brother.com Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) http://solutions.brother.com Brother Accessories & Supplies: In USA: 1-888-879-3232 (voice) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) http://www.brothermall.com In Canada: 1-800-668-2768 (voice...
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...-ROM drive. Note If this window does not appear, use Windows® Explorer to run the setup.exe program from the root directory of the Brother CD-ROM. How to Access the Complete Owner's Manual (For MFC-4800 Only) This Owner's Manual does not contain the information for the documentation you...
...-ROM drive. Note If this window does not appear, use Windows® Explorer to run the setup.exe program from the root directory of the Brother CD-ROM. How to Access the Complete Owner's Manual (For MFC-4800 Only) This Owner's Manual does not contain the information for the documentation you...
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... and Canada, click Support Information. Download the Printer Driver from the Brother Solutions Center. How to the main screen, click Back-OR-If you will appear: I To access our web site (www.brother.com), click Brother Home Page. I To view all the contacts you have finished your...Site (For FAX-2900 and FAX-3800 Only) You can find all Brother Numbers, including Customer Service numbers for additional product and services information, click Brother Mall.com. Visit us at: http://solutions.brother.com x HOW TO ACCESS BROTHER SUPPORT (FOR MFC-4800 ONLY) (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY) I...
... and Canada, click Support Information. Download the Printer Driver from the Brother Solutions Center. How to the main screen, click Back-OR-If you will appear: I To access our web site (www.brother.com), click Brother Home Page. I To view all the contacts you have finished your...Site (For FAX-2900 and FAX-3800 Only) You can find all Brother Numbers, including Customer Service numbers for additional product and services information, click Brother Mall.com. Visit us at: http://solutions.brother.com x HOW TO ACCESS BROTHER SUPPORT (FOR MFC-4800 ONLY) (FOR WINDOWS® ONLY) I...
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... in this Manual 1-1 Test Sheet Procedure and Product Registration (For USA Only 1-2 To Complete Your MFC-4800 Registration On-Line (For MFC-4800 Only 1-2 FAX-2800, FAX-2900 and FAX-3800 Control Panel Overview 1-3 MFC-4800 Control Panel Overview 1-5 About Fax Machines 1-7 Custom Features 1-7 Do You Have Voice Mail on the...
... in this Manual 1-1 Test Sheet Procedure and Product Registration (For USA Only 1-2 To Complete Your MFC-4800 Registration On-Line (For MFC-4800 Only 1-2 FAX-2800, FAX-2900 and FAX-3800 Control Panel Overview 1-3 MFC-4800 Control Panel Overview 1-5 About Fax Machines 1-7 Custom Features 1-7 Do You Have Voice Mail on the...
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3 4 5 xii Converting Telephone Wall Outlets 2-12 Installing FAX/MFC, External Two-Line TAD and Two-Line Telephone 2-12 Multi-Line Connections (PBX 2-13 If You Are Installing the FAX/MFC to Work with a PBX 2-13 Custom Features on Your Phone Line 2-14 On-Screen Programming 3-1 User-Friendly Programming 3-1 Menu Selection Table 3-1 Alternating Displays 3-1 Navigation Keys 3-2 Initial Setup 4-1 Getting Started 4-1 Setting the Paper Size 4-1 Setting the Date and Time 4-1 Setting the Station ID 4-2 Entering Text 4-2 Inserting Spaces 4-3 Making Corrections 4-3 Repeating Letters ...
3 4 5 xii Converting Telephone Wall Outlets 2-12 Installing FAX/MFC, External Two-Line TAD and Two-Line Telephone 2-12 Multi-Line Connections (PBX 2-13 If You Are Installing the FAX/MFC to Work with a PBX 2-13 Custom Features on Your Phone Line 2-14 On-Screen Programming 3-1 User-Friendly Programming 3-1 Menu Selection Table 3-1 Alternating Displays 3-1 Navigation Keys 3-2 Initial Setup 4-1 Getting Started 4-1 Setting the Paper Size 4-1 Setting the Date and Time 4-1 Setting the Station ID 4-2 Entering Text 4-2 Inserting Spaces 4-3 Making Corrections 4-3 Repeating Letters ...
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Setting the F/T Ring Time (For FAX/TEL Mode Only)..... 5-3 Easy Receive 5-3 Printing a Reduced Incoming Fax (Auto Reduction 5-4 Setting the Print Density 5-4 Advanced Receiving Operations 5-5 Operation from Extension Telephones 5-5 For FAX/TEL Mode Only 5-5 Changing the Remote Codes 5-5 Printing a Fax in Memory 5-6 Polling 5-6 Setting Up Polling Receive 5-6 Setting Up Sequential Polling Receive 5-6 Canceling a Scheduled Job 5-7 6 Setup Send 6-1 Before You Begin 6-1 Using the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder 6-1 Sending Faxes with Multiple Settings 6-2 Manual Transmission ...
Setting the F/T Ring Time (For FAX/TEL Mode Only)..... 5-3 Easy Receive 5-3 Printing a Reduced Incoming Fax (Auto Reduction 5-4 Setting the Print Density 5-4 Advanced Receiving Operations 5-5 Operation from Extension Telephones 5-5 For FAX/TEL Mode Only 5-5 Changing the Remote Codes 5-5 Printing a Fax in Memory 5-6 Polling 5-6 Setting Up Polling Receive 5-6 Setting Up Sequential Polling Receive 5-6 Canceling a Scheduled Job 5-7 6 Setup Send 6-1 Before You Begin 6-1 Using the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder 6-1 Sending Faxes with Multiple Settings 6-2 Manual Transmission ...
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Requires Changing Your Carrier Selection 8-5 Sending a Fax Using CallManage (For Domestic and International Long Distance Calls Only 8-6 Placing a Long Distance Telephone Call Using CallManage 8-6 Customer Support 8-6 7 8 xiv Auto Dial Numbers... Tone/Pulse (For Canada Only 7-8 Telephone Services 8-1 Custom Features 8-1 Distinctive Ring 8-1 What Does Your Telephone Company's "Distinctive Ring" Do 8-1 What Does Brother's "Distinctive Ring" Do 8-1 Do You Have Voice Mail 8-2 Before You Choose the Ring Pattern to Register 8-2 VERY IMPORTANT 8-3 Registering the Distinctive Ring Pattern ...
Requires Changing Your Carrier Selection 8-5 Sending a Fax Using CallManage (For Domestic and International Long Distance Calls Only 8-6 Placing a Long Distance Telephone Call Using CallManage 8-6 Customer Support 8-6 7 8 xiv Auto Dial Numbers... Tone/Pulse (For Canada Only 7-8 Telephone Services 8-1 Custom Features 8-1 Distinctive Ring 8-1 What Does Your Telephone Company's "Distinctive Ring" Do 8-1 What Does Brother's "Distinctive Ring" Do 8-1 Do You Have Voice Mail 8-2 Before You Choose the Ring Pattern to Register 8-2 VERY IMPORTANT 8-3 Registering the Distinctive Ring Pattern ...
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Disclaimer 8-6 9 Remote Fax Options 9-1 Fax Forwarding/Paging 9-1 Programming a Fax Forwarding Number 9-1 Programming Your Pager Number 9-1 Setting Fax Storage 9-2 Backup Print 9-2 Changing the Remote Retrieval Access Code 9-3 Remote Retrieval 9-3 Using the Remote Retrieval Access Code 9-3 Remote Commands 9-4 Retrieving Fax Messages 9-5 Changing the Fax Forwarding Number 9-5 10 Printing Reports 10-1 FAX/MFC Settings and Activity 10-1 Customizing the Transmission Verification Report .......... 10-1 Setting the Fax Activity Report Interval 10-2 Using the Reports Key...
Disclaimer 8-6 9 Remote Fax Options 9-1 Fax Forwarding/Paging 9-1 Programming a Fax Forwarding Number 9-1 Programming Your Pager Number 9-1 Setting Fax Storage 9-2 Backup Print 9-2 Changing the Remote Retrieval Access Code 9-3 Remote Retrieval 9-3 Using the Remote Retrieval Access Code 9-3 Remote Commands 9-4 Retrieving Fax Messages 9-5 Changing the Fax Forwarding Number 9-5 10 Printing Reports 10-1 FAX/MFC Settings and Activity 10-1 Customizing the Transmission Verification Report .......... 10-1 Setting the Fax Activity Report Interval 10-2 Using the Reports Key...
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... Only 12-3 Important 12-3 Industry Canada Compliance Statement 12-4 Important-About the Interface Cable (For FAX-2900, FAX-3800, MFC-4800 Only) ....... 12-4 Warranty 12-4 International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement 12-4 Important Safety Instructions 12-5 Trademarks 12-7 Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance 13-1 Troubleshooting 13-1 Error Messages 13-1 Document Jam 13...
... Only 12-3 Important 12-3 Industry Canada Compliance Statement 12-4 Important-About the Interface Cable (For FAX-2900, FAX-3800, MFC-4800 Only) ....... 12-4 Warranty 12-4 International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement 12-4 Important Safety Instructions 12-5 Trademarks 12-7 Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance 13-1 Troubleshooting 13-1 Error Messages 13-1 Document Jam 13...
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Electrical and Environment S-3 Parallel Interface S-4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface S-4 16 Index I-1 17 Remote Retrieval Access Card R-1 xvii
Electrical and Environment S-3 Parallel Interface S-4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface S-4 16 Index I-1 17 Remote Retrieval Access Card R-1 xvii
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... you to its fullest potential by checking the Index in the back of some LCD messages. Note Notes tell you the proper response for purchasing a Brother fax machine or multi-function center (FAX/ MFC). FYI tips provide details about a specific feature or operation by taking a few minutes to read this manual...
... you to its fullest potential by checking the Index in the back of some LCD messages. Note Notes tell you the proper response for purchasing a Brother fax machine or multi-function center (FAX/ MFC). FYI tips provide details about a specific feature or operation by taking a few minutes to read this manual...
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This will be sent back to register your first transmission. Please fill out the form and return it to Brother's Automated Fax Response System as your product from the main menu. INTRODUCTION 1-2 Test Sheet Procedure and Product Registration (For USA Only) After programming your Station ...
This will be sent back to register your first transmission. Please fill out the form and return it to Brother's Automated Fax Response System as your product from the main menu. INTRODUCTION 1-2 Test Sheet Procedure and Product Registration (For USA Only) After programming your Station ...