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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. 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.
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... -stop resource for all your Fax Machine/ Multi-Function Center needs. In USA: 1-800-521-2846 In Canada: 1-800-681-9838 1-514-685-5381 (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. You can download the latest software and utilities, read FAQs and ...
... -stop resource for all your Fax Machine/ Multi-Function Center needs. In USA: 1-800-521-2846 In Canada: 1-800-681-9838 1-514-685-5381 (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. You can download the latest software and utilities, read FAQs and ...
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... 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 (voice) Description Item Laser Fax Toner TN-250 Laser Fax Drum DR-250 Telephone Line Cord LG3077001 Telephone... Suite is NOT available on floppy disks. Ordering Accessories and Supplies IMPORTANT For technical and operational assistance, you must be made from Brother. (In the USA, you purchased the FAX/MFC. ii 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
... 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 (voice) Description Item Laser Fax Toner TN-250 Laser Fax Drum DR-250 Telephone Line Cord LG3077001 Telephone... Suite is NOT available on floppy disks. Ordering Accessories and Supplies IMPORTANT For technical and operational assistance, you must be made from Brother. (In the USA, you purchased the FAX/MFC. ii 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
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...is not responsible for damage to you. Now you can visit us on your complete source for your only) remedy if this Product. BROTHER INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION 100 SOMERSET CORPORATE BLVD. Keep this information with a copy of the proof of purchase (bill of the return air bill, signed...of sale). Model Serial Date of purchase Store where purchased:___________ Location of this product. Retain your Product is available through our fax-back system at 1800-284-4329. Product Support: Toll-free customer service and technical support is giving for any time, free technical...
...is not responsible for damage to you. Now you can visit us on your complete source for your only) remedy if this Product. BROTHER INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION 100 SOMERSET CORPORATE BLVD. Keep this information with a copy of the proof of purchase (bill of the return air bill, signed...of sale). Model Serial Date of purchase Store where purchased:___________ Location of this product. Retain your Product is available through our fax-back system at 1800-284-4329. Product Support: Toll-free customer service and technical support is giving for any time, free technical...
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... 2 Press Menu/Set, 2, 2, 6. 3 Press or to fax. 6 Enter the fax number. 7 Press Fax Start. If you hear fax tones (beeps). 3 When the LCD shows RECEIVING, replace the handset. Manual Reception 1 Pick up the handset. 2 Press Fax Start if you select FAX/TEL, make sure to set Ring Delay and F/T Ring Time... -OR-Press 2 to select ON, and then press Menu/Set-OR- Quick Reference Guide Sending Faxes Automatic Transmission 1 Place the original face down in the ADF. 2 Press Menu/Set, 2, 2, 8. 3 When NEXT FAX ONLY? or MANUAL. appears, press Menu/Set. 4 Press or to select ON (or OFF),...
... 2 Press Menu/Set, 2, 2, 6. 3 Press or to fax. 6 Enter the fax number. 7 Press Fax Start. If you hear fax tones (beeps). 3 When the LCD shows RECEIVING, replace the handset. Manual Reception 1 Pick up the handset. 2 Press Fax Start if you select FAX/TEL, make sure to set Ring Delay and F/T Ring Time... -OR-Press 2 to select ON, and then press Menu/Set-OR- Quick Reference Guide Sending Faxes Automatic Transmission 1 Place the original face down in the ADF. 2 Press Menu/Set, 2, 2, 8. 3 When NEXT FAX ONLY? or MANUAL. appears, press Menu/Set. 4 Press or to select ON (or OFF),...
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...the ADF. 2 Press Copy. Brother fax-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) viii Q U I ...
...the ADF. 2 Press Copy. Brother fax-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) viii Q U I ...
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...-click the Documents icon. 3 If you see English and French folders, double-click your language. 4 Double-click the icon for the Printer, Scanner and PC Fax. The following window will appear. 3 Click On-Line Documentation. 4 Click the documentation you want to learn detailed information about these operations, read . When you are... does not contain the information for the documentation you want to read. How to run the setup.exe program from the root directory of the Brother CD-ROM.
...-click the Documents icon. 3 If you see English and French folders, double-click your language. 4 Double-click the icon for the Printer, Scanner and PC Fax. The following window will appear. 3 Click On-Line Documentation. 4 Click the documentation you want to learn detailed information about these operations, read . When you are... does not contain the information for the documentation you want to read. How to run the setup.exe program from the root directory of the Brother CD-ROM.
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... I To return to Access Brother Support (For MFC-4800 Only) (For Windows® Only) You can download the Brother Printer Driver and access information from the Brother Web 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...
... I To return to Access Brother Support (For MFC-4800 Only) (For Windows® Only) You can download the Brother Printer Driver and access information from the Brother Web 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...
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...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 Phone Line... and Connections 2-1 Packing List 2-1 Choosing a Location 2-2 Assembly 2-3 Installing the Drum Unit Assembly (with Toner Cartridge 2-3 Setting Up the FAX/MFC 2-5 Loading Paper 2-7 Acceptable Paper 2-7 Paper Capacity of Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder 2-8 Connecting an External Telephone 2-9 Connecting an External Telephone...
...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 Phone Line... and Connections 2-1 Packing List 2-1 Choosing a Location 2-2 Assembly 2-3 Installing the Drum Unit Assembly (with Toner Cartridge 2-3 Setting Up the FAX/MFC 2-5 Loading Paper 2-7 Acceptable Paper 2-7 Paper Capacity of Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder 2-8 Connecting an External Telephone 2-9 Connecting an External Telephone...
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..., 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 ...
..., 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 ...
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... 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 6-2 Automatic Transmission 6-2 Manual and Automatic Fax Redial 6-3 Dual Access 6-3 Real Time Transmission 6-3 Checking Job Status 6-4 Canceling a Job ...Original 6-4 Canceling a Job in Memory 6-4 Basic Sending Operations 6-5 Contrast 6-5 Fax Resolution 6-5 Composing Electronic Cover Page 6-6 Composing Your Own Comments 6-6 Cover Page for the Next Fax Only 6-7 Always Send a Cover Page 6-7 Using a Printed Cover Page ...
... 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 6-2 Automatic Transmission 6-2 Manual and Automatic Fax Redial 6-3 Dual Access 6-3 Real Time Transmission 6-3 Checking Job Status 6-4 Canceling a Job ...Original 6-4 Canceling a Job in Memory 6-4 Basic Sending Operations 6-5 Contrast 6-5 Fax Resolution 6-5 Composing Electronic Cover Page 6-6 Composing Your Own Comments 6-6 Cover Page for the Next Fax Only 6-7 Always Send a Cover Page 6-7 Using a Printed Cover Page ...
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...and Credit Card Numbers 7-6 Broadcasting 7-7 Pause 7-8 Hold 7-8 Fax Redial 7-8 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...CallManage (For USA Only 8-5 Registration with CallManage - 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
...and Credit Card Numbers 7-6 Broadcasting 7-7 Pause 7-8 Hold 7-8 Fax Redial 7-8 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...CallManage (For USA Only 8-5 Registration with CallManage - 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
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... 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 10-2 To Print a ...Report 10-3 11 Making Copies 11-1 Using the FAX/MFC as a Copier 11-1 Making a Single Copy 11-1 Making Multiple Copies 11-1 Out of Memory Message 11-2 Temporary...
... 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 10-2 To Print a ...Report 10-3 11 Making Copies 11-1 Using the FAX/MFC as a Copier 11-1 Making a Single Copy 11-1 Making Multiple Copies 11-1 Out of Memory Message 11-2 Temporary...
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... (For USA 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 ...Jammed near the Drum Unit or in the Fuser Unit 13-6 If You Are Having Difficulty with Your FAX/MFC ........ 13-7 Packing and Shipping the FAX/MFC 13-14 Routine Maintenance 13-16 Cleaning the Document Scanner 13-16 Cleaning the Printer 13-17 ...
... (For USA 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 ...Jammed near the Drum Unit or in the Fuser Unit 13-6 If You Are Having Difficulty with Your FAX/MFC ........ 13-7 Packing and Shipping the FAX/MFC 13-14 Routine Maintenance 13-16 Cleaning the Document Scanner 13-16 Cleaning the Printer 13-17 ...
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... taking a few minutes to find information about how the current operation interacts with the FAX/MFC. 1-1 INTRODUCTION 1 Introduction 1 Using This Manual Thank you the proper response for purchasing a Brother fax machine or multi-function center (FAX/ MFC). Additionally, your FAX/MFC to its fullest potential by checking the Index in the Table of this manual...
... taking a few minutes to find information about how the current operation interacts with the FAX/MFC. 1-1 INTRODUCTION 1 Introduction 1 Using This Manual Thank you the proper response for purchasing a Brother fax machine or multi-function center (FAX/ MFC). Additionally, your FAX/MFC to its fullest potential by checking the Index in the Table of this manual...
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... (For MFC-4800 Only): 1 Insert the MFL Pro Suite CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 2 Click On-Line Registration to Brother's Automated Fax Response System as your first transmission. Test Sheet Procedure and Product Registration (For USA Only) After programming your Station ID, please fill out... the TEST SHEET included with your FAX/MFC, and then fax it to your registration. This will verify that your MFC is received, a Confirmation Sheet and Product Registration form will be sent...
... (For MFC-4800 Only): 1 Insert the MFL Pro Suite CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 2 Click On-Line Registration to Brother's Automated Fax Response System as your first transmission. Test Sheet Procedure and Product Registration (For USA Only) After programming your Station ID, please fill out... the TEST SHEET included with your FAX/MFC, and then fax it to your registration. This will verify that your MFC is received, a Confirmation Sheet and Product Registration form will be sent...
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... Accesses the second number stored on hold. 9 Search/Speed Dial Lets you dial stored phone numbers. 1-3 INTRODUCTION FAX-2800, FAX-2900 and FAX-3800 Control Panel Overview 2 1 12 11 3 4 (FAX-2800) 56 7 1 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) The LCD displays messages to help you set up numbers stored in auto dial numbers. 89 10 6 Reports Accesses the...
... Accesses the second number stored on hold. 9 Search/Speed Dial Lets you dial stored phone numbers. 1-3 INTRODUCTION FAX-2800, FAX-2900 and FAX-3800 Control Panel Overview 2 1 12 11 3 4 (FAX-2800) 56 7 1 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) The LCD displays messages to help you set up numbers stored in auto dial numbers. 89 10 6 Reports Accesses the...
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... to do an alphabetical search for the names of stored numbers. INTRODUCTION 1-4 Fax Start Starts an operation, such as sending a fax. 0 Fax Keys: Receive Mode Use to set a menu selection. A Navigation Keys: Menu/Set Lets you send a fax. or Press to scroll forward or backward to select how the...Volume Press to adjust the volume. B Stop/Exit Stops a fax, cancels an operation, or exits from Menu mode. Fax Resolution Sets the resolution when you access the Menu and Programming mode and stores your settings in the FAX. Also, you can use these keys to scroll through the ...
... to do an alphabetical search for the names of stored numbers. INTRODUCTION 1-4 Fax Start Starts an operation, such as sending a fax. 0 Fax Keys: Receive Mode Use to set a menu selection. A Navigation Keys: Menu/Set Lets you send a fax. or Press to scroll forward or backward to select how the...Volume Press to adjust the volume. B Stop/Exit Stops a fax, cancels an operation, or exits from Menu mode. Fax Resolution Sets the resolution when you access the Menu and Programming mode and stores your settings in the FAX. Also, you can use these keys to scroll through the ...
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Options You can select a report to print: Help List, Auto Dial, Fax Activity, Transmission Verification and User Settings. 3 Scan Keys: Scan Image Press this key to scan a picture or image into your MFC. 2 Reports Accesses the Reports ... graphics application for viewing and editing. Also inserts a pause in your E-mail application, setting it in auto dial numbers. 7 Hook Lets you dial telephone and fax numbers without lifting the handset. 1-5 INTRODUCTION MFC-4800 Control Panel Overview 2 1 13 12 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 1 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) The LCD displays messages to...
Options You can select a report to print: Help List, Auto Dial, Fax Activity, Transmission Verification and User Settings. 3 Scan Keys: Scan Image Press this key to scan a picture or image into your MFC. 2 Reports Accesses the Reports ... graphics application for viewing and editing. Also inserts a pause in your E-mail application, setting it in auto dial numbers. 7 Hook Lets you dial telephone and fax numbers without lifting the handset. 1-5 INTRODUCTION MFC-4800 Control Panel Overview 2 1 13 12 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 1 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) The LCD displays messages to...
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... an operation, or exits from PULSE to adjust the volume. B Navigation Keys: Menu/Set Lets you send a fax. Also, you can press these keys to select how the MFC will handle incoming calls. Fax Resolution Set the resolution when you access the Menu and Programming mode and stores your setting in the... dialing memory. A Fax Keys: Receive Mode Use to do an alphabetical search for entering information into the MFC. (For Canada Only): The # key lets you look up numbers ...
... an operation, or exits from PULSE to adjust the volume. B Navigation Keys: Menu/Set Lets you send a fax. Also, you can press these keys to select how the MFC will handle incoming calls. Fax Resolution Set the resolution when you access the Menu and Programming mode and stores your setting in the... dialing memory. A Fax Keys: Receive Mode Use to do an alphabetical search for entering information into the MFC. (For Canada Only): The # key lets you look up numbers ...