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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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...-Function Center needs. BROTHER NUMBERS i If you purchased the FAX/MFC. You can use fax-back system, so you are calling. Calls must call 1-800-853-6660. This system is our one from 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...
...-Function Center needs. BROTHER NUMBERS i If you purchased the FAX/MFC. You can use fax-back system, so you are calling. Calls must call 1-800-853-6660. This system is our one from 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...
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... 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 ...disks. For best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, available at most Brother retailers. Ordering Accessories and Supplies IMPORTANT For technical and operational assistance, you must be made from Brother. (In the USA, you purchased the FAX/MFC. Calls must call the country where you...
... 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 ...disks. For best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, available at most Brother retailers. Ordering Accessories and Supplies IMPORTANT For technical and operational assistance, you must be made from Brother. (In the USA, you purchased the FAX/MFC. Calls must call the country where you...
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... above limitation may not apply to the use of Frequently Asked Questions, troubleshooting tips and service center locator is available through our fax-back system at 1800-284-4329. It replaces all originalpacking materials, in the event that you . At any time, free ... or incidental damages, the above is your sole and exclusive (that repair or replacement, Brother shall not be changed in case your Product is , your only) remedy if this product. BROTHER INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION 100 SOMERSET CORPORATE BLVD. or (iv) the warranty period on -line (www.brothermall...
... above limitation may not apply to the use of Frequently Asked Questions, troubleshooting tips and service center locator is available through our fax-back system at 1800-284-4329. It replaces all originalpacking materials, in the event that you . At any time, free ... or incidental damages, the above is your sole and exclusive (that repair or replacement, Brother shall not be changed in case your Product is , your only) remedy if this product. BROTHER INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION 100 SOMERSET CORPORATE BLVD. or (iv) the warranty period on -line (www.brothermall...
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... 1 Place the original face down in the ADF. 2 Press Menu/Set, 2, 2, 8. 3 When NEXT FAX ONLY? Receiving Faxes Select Receive Mode Press Receive Mode to fax. 6 Enter the fax number. 7 Press Fax Start. Manual Reception 1 Pick up the handset. 2 Press Fax Start if you hear fax tones (beeps). 3 When the LCD shows RECEIVING, replace the handset. or MANUAL.
... 1 Place the original face down in the ADF. 2 Press Menu/Set, 2, 2, 8. 3 When NEXT FAX ONLY? Receiving Faxes Select Receive Mode Press Receive Mode to fax. 6 Enter the fax number. 7 Press Fax Start. Manual Reception 1 Pick up the handset. 2 Press Fax Start if you hear fax tones (beeps). 3 When the LCD shows RECEIVING, replace the handset. or MANUAL.
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For FAX-2900 and FAX-3800, enter a three-digit Speed Dial number, and then press Menu/Set. 3 Enter a number (up , replace the handset. Making Copies Making a Single Copy 1 Place the ... : 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 C K R E F E R E N C E G U I D E Storing Speed...
For FAX-2900 and FAX-3800, enter a three-digit Speed Dial number, and then press Menu/Set. 3 Enter a number (up , replace the handset. Making Copies Making a Single Copy 1 Place the ... : 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 C K R E F E R E N C E G U I D E Storing Speed...
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... CD-ROM. To View On-Line Documentation (For Macintosh® Users): 1 Turn on your language. 4 Double-click the icon for the Printer, Scanner and PC Fax. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 2 If the model name screen appears, click your CD-ROM drive. The following window will appear... the documentation you want to learn detailed information about these operations, read . How to run the setup.exe program from the root directory of the Brother CD-ROM. The CD-ROM main menu will appear. 2 Double-click the Documents icon. 3 If you are ready to read. When you see English and...
... CD-ROM. To View On-Line Documentation (For Macintosh® Users): 1 Turn on your language. 4 Double-click the icon for the Printer, Scanner and PC Fax. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. 2 If the model name screen appears, click your CD-ROM drive. The following window will appear... the documentation you want to learn detailed information about these operations, read . How to run the setup.exe program from the root directory of the Brother CD-ROM. The CD-ROM main menu will appear. 2 Double-click the Documents icon. 3 If you are ready to read. When you see English and...
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... contacts you have finished your setup, click Exit. Download the Printer Driver 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. How to the main screen, click Back-OR-If you will appear...
... contacts you have finished your setup, click Exit. Download the Printer Driver 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. How to the main screen, click Back-OR-If you will appear...
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... 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 Phone Line 1-7 Why Should There Be Trouble 1-7 How Can...
... 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 Phone Line 1-7 Why Should There Be Trouble 1-7 How Can...
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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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... 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 and Dialing Options 7-1 Storing Numbers for Easy Dialing 7-1 Storing One Touch Dial Numbers (For FAX ... 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...
... 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 and Dialing Options 7-1 Storing Numbers for Easy Dialing 7-1 Storing One Touch Dial Numbers (For FAX ... 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...
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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 ... the Toner Cartridge 13-19 Replacing the Drum Unit 13-23 Glossary G-1 Specifications S-1 Product Description S-1 Fax S-1 Printer (For FAX-2900, FAX-3800, MFC-4800 Only)....... S-2 Computer Requirements (For FAX-2900, FAX-3800, MFC-4800 Only S-3
... (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 ... the Toner Cartridge 13-19 Replacing the Drum Unit 13-23 Glossary G-1 Specifications S-1 Product Description S-1 Fax S-1 Printer (For FAX-2900, FAX-3800, MFC-4800 Only)....... S-2 Computer Requirements (For FAX-2900, FAX-3800, MFC-4800 Only S-3
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...in the Table of some LCD messages. Cautions specify procedures you through programming your MFC. You will be simple to the FAX/MFC. Conventions Used in this Manual Throughout this manual. boldface italics bubble dot Bold typeface identifies a specific key on ... and 1 to print a list of the FAX/ MFC. Improper Setup alerts you the proper response for purchasing a Brother fax machine or multi-function center (FAX/ MFC). Finding Information All chapter headings and subheadings are not compatible with the FAX/MFC. 1-1 INTRODUCTION For clarification, and to ...
...in the Table of some LCD messages. Cautions specify procedures you through programming your MFC. You will be simple to the FAX/MFC. Conventions Used in this Manual Throughout this manual. boldface italics bubble dot Bold typeface identifies a specific key on ... and 1 to print a list of the FAX/ MFC. Improper Setup alerts you the proper response for purchasing a Brother fax machine or multi-function center (FAX/ MFC). Finding Information All chapter headings and subheadings are not compatible with the FAX/MFC. 1-1 INTRODUCTION For clarification, and to ...
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... USA Only) After programming your Station ID, please fill out the TEST SHEET included with your FAX/MFC, and then fax it to complete your first transmission. Please fill out the form and return it to Brother's Automated Fax Response System as your registration. To Complete Your MFC-4800 Registration On-Line (For MFC...
... USA Only) After programming your Station ID, please fill out the TEST SHEET included with your FAX/MFC, and then fax it to complete your first transmission. Please fill out the form and return it to Brother's Automated Fax Response System as your registration. To Complete Your MFC-4800 Registration On-Line (For MFC...
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...User Settings. 7 Dial Pad Use to dial phone and fax numbers and as a keyboard for the next copy only). Also 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 and operate your FAX. 2 Shift Accesses the second number stored on hold...
...User Settings. 7 Dial Pad Use to dial phone and fax numbers and as a keyboard for the next copy only). Also 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 and operate your FAX. 2 Shift Accesses the second number stored on hold...
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... the Menu and Programming mode and stores your settings in the FAX. B Stop/Exit Stops a fax, cancels an operation, or exits from Menu mode. Also, you send a fax. INTRODUCTION 1-4 Fax Start Starts an operation, such as sending a fax. or Volume Press to set a menu selection. Fax Resolution Sets the resolution when you can press these keys...
... the Menu and Programming mode and stores your settings in the FAX. B Stop/Exit Stops a fax, cancels an operation, or exits from Menu mode. Also, you send a fax. INTRODUCTION 1-4 Fax Start Starts an operation, such as sending a fax. or Volume Press to set a menu selection. Fax Resolution Sets the resolution when you can press these keys...
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... from the printer memory. 5 Copy Keys: Enlarge/Reduce Lets you reduce or enlarge copies depending upon the ratio you dial telephone and fax numbers without lifting the handset. 1-5 INTRODUCTION Scan to E-mail Press this key to editable text and display it to start scanning an ...original into your graphics application for viewing and editing. 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 start scanning a text document. Scan/OCR Press this...
... from the printer memory. 5 Copy Keys: Enlarge/Reduce Lets you reduce or enlarge copies depending upon the ratio you dial telephone and fax numbers without lifting the handset. 1-5 INTRODUCTION Scan to E-mail Press this key to editable text and display it to start scanning an ...original into your graphics application for viewing and editing. 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 start scanning a text document. Scan/OCR Press this...
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... Set the resolution when you can press these keys to set a menu selection. Fax Start Starts an operation, such as a keyboard for the names of stored numbers. A Fax Keys: Receive Mode Use to scroll through the menus and options. B Navigation Keys: Menu/Set Lets you access the Menu and Programming... mode and stores your setting in the dialing memory. or Volume Press to select how the MFC will handle incoming calls. C Stop/Exit Stops a fax, cancels an operation, or exits from PULSE to TONE. 9 Hold Lets you place telephone calls on hold. 0 Search/Speed Dial Lets you look ...
... Set the resolution when you can press these keys to set a menu selection. Fax Start Starts an operation, such as a keyboard for the names of stored numbers. A Fax Keys: Receive Mode Use to scroll through the menus and options. B Navigation Keys: Menu/Set Lets you access the Menu and Programming... mode and stores your setting in the dialing memory. or Volume Press to select how the MFC will handle incoming calls. C Stop/Exit Stops a fax, cancels an operation, or exits from PULSE to TONE. 9 Hold Lets you place telephone calls on hold. 0 Search/Speed Dial Lets you look ...