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Version 0 USA/CAN Basic User's Guide FAX-2840 FAX-2940 MFC-7240 Not all models are available in all countries.
Version 0 USA/CAN Basic User's Guide FAX-2840 FAX-2940 MFC-7240 Not all models are available in all countries.
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... back of the unit. If you need to call Customer Service Please complete the following information for future reference: Model Number: FAX-2840, FAX-2940 or MFC-7240 (Circle your product with Brother, you will help us notify you of enhancements to your receipt; may serve as confirmation of the purchase date of...
... back of the unit. If you need to call Customer Service Please complete the following information for future reference: Model Number: FAX-2840, FAX-2940 or MFC-7240 (Circle your product with Brother, you will help us notify you of enhancements to your receipt; may serve as confirmation of the purchase date of...
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... that country. For Customer Service In USA: In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437) 1-901-379-1215 (fax) 1-877-BROTHER (514) 685-4898 (fax) Service Center Locator (USA only) For the location of a Brother authorized service center, call 1-877-BROTHER. i and, will be made from your new product... purchase date of your product should you lose your product with Brother International Corporation, you will help , you must be recorded as the original owner of product loss covered by insurance; Your registration with Brother: may support an insurance claim by you in the...
... that country. For Customer Service In USA: In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER (1-877-276-8437) 1-901-379-1215 (fax) 1-877-BROTHER (514) 685-4898 (fax) Service Center Locator (USA only) For the location of a Brother authorized service center, call 1-877-BROTHER. i and, will be made from your new product... purchase date of your product should you lose your product with Brother International Corporation, you will help , you must be recorded as the original owner of product loss covered by insurance; Your registration with Brother: may support an insurance claim by you in the...
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...BROTHER http://www.brother.ca/ Description Standard Toner Cartridge High Capacity Toner Cartridge Drum Unit Telephone Line Cord Basic User's Guide Quick Setup Guide Item TN-420 (Approx. 1,200 pages) 1 2 TN-450 (Approx. 2,600 pages) 1 2 DR-420 (Approx. 12,000 pages) 3 4 LG3077001 LEA792001 (English for USA and Canada) LEA792002 (French for Canada) (FAX-2840/FAX...-2940) LEA793001 (English for USA and Canada) (MFC-7240) LEA795001 (English for USA and Canada) (FAX-2840/FAX-2940) LEA793002 (French for Canada) (MFC-7240) LEA795002...
...BROTHER http://www.brother.ca/ Description Standard Toner Cartridge High Capacity Toner Cartridge Drum Unit Telephone Line Cord Basic User's Guide Quick Setup Guide Item TN-420 (Approx. 1,200 pages) 1 2 TN-450 (Approx. 2,600 pages) 1 2 DR-420 (Approx. 12,000 pages) 3 4 LG3077001 LEA792001 (English for USA and Canada) LEA792002 (French for Canada) (FAX-2840/FAX...-2940) LEA793001 (English for USA and Canada) (MFC-7240) LEA795001 (English for USA and Canada) (FAX-2840/FAX-2940) LEA793002 (French for Canada) (MFC-7240) LEA795002...
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... Please read the Safety Instructions before you are using the Brother ControlCenter utility. Read this Guide for Mac OS X 10.5.8 users iv Printed / In the Box Printed / In the Box Printed / In the Box (For FAX-2840 and FAX-2940) PDF file / Documentation CD-ROM / In the ...file / Installer CD-ROM / In the Box Download optional software from the Brother Solutions Center (FAX-2840 and FAX-2940 users) You can download free printer driver, scanner driver (FAX-2940 only 1) and PC-Fax Send software (FAX-2940 only) from your computer (FAX2940 only). Product Safety Guide Quick Setup Guide...
... Please read the Safety Instructions before you are using the Brother ControlCenter utility. Read this Guide for Mac OS X 10.5.8 users iv Printed / In the Box Printed / In the Box Printed / In the Box (For FAX-2840 and FAX-2940) PDF file / Documentation CD-ROM / In the ...file / Installer CD-ROM / In the Box Download optional software from the Brother Solutions Center (FAX-2840 and FAX-2940 users) You can download free printer driver, scanner driver (FAX-2940 only 1) and PC-Fax Send software (FAX-2940 only) from your computer (FAX2940 only). Product Safety Guide Quick Setup Guide...
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...used in the documentation 1 Accessing the Advanced User's Guide and Software User's Guide 2 Viewing Documentation (For FAX-2840 and FAX-2940 2 Viewing Documentation (For MFC-7240 3 Accessing Brother Support (Windows®) (MFC-7240 only 4 Accessing Brother Support (Macintosh) (MFC-7240 only 5 Control panel overview 6 2 Loading paper 9 Loading paper and print... paper 19 3 Loading documents 22 How to load documents 22 Using the automatic document feeder (ADF 22 4 Sending a fax 24 How to send a fax 24 Canceling a fax in progress 24 Transmission Verification Report 25 v
...used in the documentation 1 Accessing the Advanced User's Guide and Software User's Guide 2 Viewing Documentation (For FAX-2840 and FAX-2940 2 Viewing Documentation (For MFC-7240 3 Accessing Brother Support (Windows®) (MFC-7240 only 4 Accessing Brother Support (Macintosh) (MFC-7240 only 5 Control panel overview 6 2 Loading paper 9 Loading paper and print... paper 19 3 Loading documents 22 How to load documents 22 Using the automatic document feeder (ADF 22 4 Sending a fax 24 How to send a fax 24 Canceling a fax in progress 24 Transmission Verification Report 25 v
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... connections (PBX 38 External and extension telephones 38 Connecting an external or extension telephone 38 Using external and extension telephones 39 Using a non-Brother cordless external handset 39 Using Remote Codes 39 8 Dialing and storing numbers 41 How to dial ...41 Manual dialing 41 One Touch dialing... 41 Speed Dialing 41 Search ...42 Fax redial ...42 Storing numbers 42 Storing a pause 42 Storing One Touch Dial numbers 43 Storing Speed Dial numbers 43 Changing One Touch and ...
... connections (PBX 38 External and extension telephones 38 Connecting an external or extension telephone 38 Using external and extension telephones 39 Using a non-Brother cordless external handset 39 Using Remote Codes 39 8 Dialing and storing numbers 41 How to dial ...41 Manual dialing 41 One Touch dialing... 41 Speed Dialing 41 Search ...42 Fax redial ...42 Storing numbers 42 Storing a pause 42 Storing One Touch Dial numbers 43 Storing Speed Dial numbers 43 Changing One Touch and ...
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... 60 Replacing the drum unit 62 Cleaning the scanner glass 66 B Troubleshooting 67 Identifying your problem 67 Error and maintenance messages 69 Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report 74 Document Jams 75 Document was not inserted or fed properly, or was too long 75 Paper Jams...75 Paper is jammed in...
... 60 Replacing the drum unit 62 Cleaning the scanner glass 66 B Troubleshooting 67 Identifying your problem 67 Error and maintenance messages 69 Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report 74 Document Jams 75 Document was not inserted or fed properly, or was too long 75 Paper Jams...75 Paper is jammed in...
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C Menu and features 103 On-screen programming 103 Menu table 103 How to access the menu mode 103 Menu table ...104 Entering text...113 D Specifications 114 General ...114 Document Size 115 Print media...116 Fax ...117 Copy ...118 Scanner (For MFC-7240 119 Printer (For MFC-7240 120 Interface ...120 Computer requirements (For MFC-7240 121 Consumable items 122 E Index 123 viii
C Menu and features 103 On-screen programming 103 Menu table 103 How to access the menu mode 103 Menu table ...104 Entering text...113 D Specifications 114 General ...114 Document Size 115 Print media...116 Fax ...117 Copy ...118 Scanner (For MFC-7240 119 Printer (For MFC-7240 120 Interface ...120 Computer requirements (For MFC-7240 121 Consumable items 122 E Index 123 viii
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You can view the Advanced User's Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM (for FAX-2840 and FAX-2940) or the Installer CD-ROM (for MFC-7240). 1 General Setup IMPORTANT NOTE Memory Storage Volume settings Automatic ...machine Checking the machine Packing and shipping the machine B Glossary C Index 2 Security features Security 3 Sending a fax Additional sending options Additional sending operations Polling overview 4 Receiving a fax Remote Fax Options Additional receiving operations Polling overview 5 Dialing and storing numbers Telephone line services Additional dialing operations Additional ways to...
You can view the Advanced User's Guide on the Documentation CD-ROM (for FAX-2840 and FAX-2940) or the Installer CD-ROM (for MFC-7240). 1 General Setup IMPORTANT NOTE Memory Storage Volume settings Automatic ...machine Checking the machine Packing and shipping the machine B Glossary C Index 2 Security features Security 3 Sending a fax Additional sending options Additional sending operations Polling overview 4 Receiving a fax Remote Fax Options Additional receiving operations Polling overview 5 Dialing and storing numbers Telephone line services Additional dialing operations Additional ways to...
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... Hazard icons alert you make the most of your machine. Prohibition icons indicate actions that are used in this User's Guide show the FAX-2940. 1 Hot Surface icons warn you not to touch machine parts that must not be performed. 1 General information 1 Using the documentation... 1 Thank you to the possibility of fire. Symbols and conventions used throughout the documentation. Fire Hazard icons alert you for buying a Brother machine! Notes tell you how you to a situation that may result in death or serious injuries. Italics Courier New Italicized style emphasizes ...
... Hazard icons alert you make the most of your machine. Prohibition icons indicate actions that are used in this User's Guide show the FAX-2940. 1 Hot Surface icons warn you not to touch machine parts that must not be performed. 1 General information 1 Using the documentation... 1 Thank you to the possibility of fire. Symbols and conventions used throughout the documentation. Fire Hazard icons alert you for buying a Brother machine! Notes tell you how you to a situation that may result in death or serious injuries. Italics Courier New Italicized style emphasizes ...
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... User's Guide and Software User's Guide 1, that are on the Documentation CD-ROM or the Installer CDROM. 1 For MFC-7240 Viewing Documentation (For FAX-2840 and FAX-2940) 1 a Turn on your computer. d Point to your language, point to View Guide, and then click the guide you are ready to ...as how to step c. Note (Windows® users) If the screen does not appear automatically, go to use the advanced features for Fax, Copy, Printer 1, Scanner 1 and PC-Fax 1. Chapter 1 Accessing the Advanced User's Guide and Software User's Guide 1 1 This Basic User's Guide does not contain all the ...
... User's Guide and Software User's Guide 1, that are on the Documentation CD-ROM or the Installer CDROM. 1 For MFC-7240 Viewing Documentation (For FAX-2840 and FAX-2940) 1 a Turn on your computer. d Point to your language, point to View Guide, and then click the guide you are ready to ...as how to step c. Note (Windows® users) If the screen does not appear automatically, go to use the advanced features for Fax, Copy, Printer 1, Scanner 1 and PC-Fax 1. Chapter 1 Accessing the Advanced User's Guide and Software User's Guide 1 1 This Basic User's Guide does not contain all the ...
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Chapter 1 Control panel overview 1 FAX-2840 and FAX-2940 have the same keys. 1 2 3 MFC-7240 9 8 7 1 2 3 9 8 7 6
Chapter 1 Control panel overview 1 FAX-2840 and FAX-2940 have the same keys. 1 2 3 MFC-7240 9 8 7 1 2 3 9 8 7 6
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...machine in COPY mode. 4 Dial pad Use these keys to dial telephone and fax numbers and as a keyboard for copying. 9 FAX keys: Hook/Hold Press before dialing if you want to scroll through menu selections....menus and options. Volume keys: d or c Press to change the volume when using the handset, in fax or standby mode. It also inserts a pause when programming quick dial numbers or when dialing a number ...give you instant access to help you set up and use your machine. 3 Mode keys: FAX Puts the machine in FAX mode. (MFC-7240 only) SCAN Puts the machine in SCAN mode. Shift Lets you access ...
...machine in COPY mode. 4 Dial pad Use these keys to dial telephone and fax numbers and as a keyboard for copying. 9 FAX keys: Hook/Hold Press before dialing if you want to scroll through menu selections....menus and options. Volume keys: d or c Press to change the volume when using the handset, in fax or standby mode. It also inserts a pause when programming quick dial numbers or when dialing a number ...give you instant access to help you set up and use your machine. 3 Mode keys: FAX Puts the machine in FAX mode. (MFC-7240 only) SCAN Puts the machine in SCAN mode. Shift Lets you access ...
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... and unprintable areas may vary depending on the paper size or settings in the application you are using. 2 Usage Document Top (1) Left (2) 1 Size Bottom (3) Right (4) Fax (Send) Letter 0.12 in. (3 mm) 0.16 in. (4 mm) Legal 0.12 in. (3 mm) 0.16 in. (4 mm) 2 4 A4 0.12 in. (3 mm) 0.04 in. (1 mm) Copy Letter 0.12...
... and unprintable areas may vary depending on the paper size or settings in the application you are using. 2 Usage Document Top (1) Left (2) 1 Size Bottom (3) Right (4) Fax (Send) Letter 0.12 in. (3 mm) 0.16 in. (4 mm) Legal 0.12 in. (3 mm) 0.16 in. (4 mm) 2 4 A4 0.12 in. (3 mm) 0.04 in. (1 mm) Copy Letter 0.12...
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... paper jams or misfeeds. For proper printing, you must choose the same paper size from your machine can fit the document or an incoming fax on the page. x 13 in . Paper 2.Paper Size b Press a or b to choose Thin, Plain, Thick, Thicker, Recycled Paper or Label. c Press Stop/Exit. Paper Size...
... paper jams or misfeeds. For proper printing, you must choose the same paper size from your machine can fit the document or an incoming fax on the page. x 13 in . Paper 2.Paper Size b Press a or b to choose Thin, Plain, Thick, Thicker, Recycled Paper or Label. c Press Stop/Exit. Paper Size...
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... 3 How to load documents 3 a Unfold the ADF document support (1) and the ADF document output support flap (2). 1 2 b Fan the pages well. 22 The ADF can send a fax, make copies, and scan from the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder). Use standard 20 lb (80 g/m2) paper and always fan the pages before putting them...
... 3 How to load documents 3 a Unfold the ADF document support (1) and the ADF document output support flap (2). 1 2 b Fan the pages well. 22 The ADF can send a fax, make copies, and scan from the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder). Use standard 20 lb (80 g/m2) paper and always fan the pages before putting them...
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...ADF. (See Using the automatic document feeder (ADF) uu page 22.) c Set the fax resolution or contrast if you to send a fax, or change them. Canceling a fax in progress 4 Press Stop/Exit to cancel the fax. 24 If you press Stop/Exit while the machine is dialing or sending, the LCD... will ask you want to confirm. For more advanced fax sending operations and settings, see Advanced User's Guide: Sending a fax. Broadcast Delayed Fax Batch TX Real Time TX Polled TX Overseas Mode ...
...ADF. (See Using the automatic document feeder (ADF) uu page 22.) c Set the fax resolution or contrast if you to send a fax, or change them. Canceling a fax in progress 4 Press Stop/Exit to cancel the fax. 24 If you press Stop/Exit while the machine is dialing or sending, the LCD... will ask you want to confirm. For more advanced fax sending operations and settings, see Advanced User's Guide: Sending a fax. Broadcast Delayed Fax Batch TX Real Time TX Polled TX Overseas Mode ...
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...There are several settings available for the Transmission Verification Report: On: Prints a report after every fax you send. On+Image: Prints a report after every fax you choose On+Image or Off+Image, the image will only appear on the Transmission Verification Report if Real...Off is the default setting. Off+Image: Prints a report if your fax is unsuccessful due to a transmission error. A portion of the fax's first page appears on the report. Off: Prints a report if your fax is unsuccessful due to a transmission error. c Press Stop/Exit. A portion of...
...There are several settings available for the Transmission Verification Report: On: Prints a report after every fax you send. On+Image: Prints a report after every fax you choose On+Image or Off+Image, the image will only appear on the Transmission Verification Report if Real...Off is the default setting. Off+Image: Prints a report if your fax is unsuccessful due to a transmission error. A portion of the fax's first page appears on the report. Off: Prints a report if your fax is unsuccessful due to a transmission error. c Press Stop/Exit. A portion of...
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...other when receiving incoming calls. (See Voice Mail uu page 33 for instructions on a dedicated fax line? Choose Fax Only as your receive mode. (See Fax Only uu page 28.) Will you be using your Brother machine on the same line as your machine using this service.) Will you be using your ... You can not receive voice messages on the same telephone line as your receive mode. Will you want to receive very few faxes? Choose External TAD as your Brother machine on setting up your machine using this feature.) Will you be using Voice Mail on the same telephone line as the...
...other when receiving incoming calls. (See Voice Mail uu page 33 for instructions on a dedicated fax line? Choose Fax Only as your receive mode. (See Fax Only uu page 28.) Will you be using your Brother machine on the same line as your machine using this service.) Will you be using your ... You can not receive voice messages on the same telephone line as your receive mode. Will you want to receive very few faxes? Choose External TAD as your Brother machine on setting up your machine using this feature.) Will you be using Voice Mail on the same telephone line as the...