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.... Using USA or CANADA models overseas is registered by Brother Industries Ltd. BSI Certificate of registration No. JQA-0340 UF72250013 Printed in Japan OWNER'S MANUAL IntelliFAX 3550 CONTENTS Chapter1 SETUP & PREPARATION BEFORE USE Chapter2 THE CONTROL...REPORTS AND LISTS Chapter12 REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT Chapter13 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Chapter14 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Chapter15 INDEX Chapter16 SPECIFICATIONS FM27391 JQA Certificate of registration No. 3550-US-5.0 Brother International Corporation 200 Cottontail Lane, Somerset, NJ 08875-6714...
.... Using USA or CANADA models overseas is registered by Brother Industries Ltd. BSI Certificate of registration No. JQA-0340 UF72250013 Printed in Japan OWNER'S MANUAL IntelliFAX 3550 CONTENTS Chapter1 SETUP & PREPARATION BEFORE USE Chapter2 THE CONTROL...REPORTS AND LISTS Chapter12 REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT Chapter13 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Chapter14 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Chapter15 INDEX Chapter16 SPECIFICATIONS FM27391 JQA Certificate of registration No. 3550-US-5.0 Brother International Corporation 200 Cottontail Lane, Somerset, NJ 08875-6714...
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...removed from the Fax Machine and placed in the zip lock bag. Place the drum unit in the zip lock bag during transit. Repack the Machine. Failure to the Fax Machine and will VOID THE WARRANTY. 1. 3550-US-5.0 Shipment of the Fax Machine If for any reason you save and use... the original packaging. Warning When shipping the Fax Machine, the DRUM UNIT assembly including the TONER CARTRIDGE must ship your Fax Machine, carefully package the...
...removed from the Fax Machine and placed in the zip lock bag. Place the drum unit in the zip lock bag during transit. Repack the Machine. Failure to the Fax Machine and will VOID THE WARRANTY. 1. 3550-US-5.0 Shipment of the Fax Machine If for any reason you save and use... the original packaging. Warning When shipping the Fax Machine, the DRUM UNIT assembly including the TONER CARTRIDGE must ship your Fax Machine, carefully package the...
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... (Xmit) Report 11-4 Memory Status List 11-5 y REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 12-1 Toner Empty Indicator 12-1 Replacing the Toner Cartridge 12-1 Replacing the Drum Unit 12-5 y REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 13-1 Regular Maintenance 13-1 Cleaning the Drum Unit 13-2 Repacking and Shipping the Machine 13-3 Paper Jams ...13-5 Fixing a Document ...IMPORTANT INFORMATION 14-1 Standard Telephone and FCC Notices (Applies only to 120V model 14-1 Important Safety Instructions 14-3 y INDEX 15-1 y SPECIFICATIONS 16-1 Chapter 15. 3550-US-5.0 CONTENTS Chapter 12.
... (Xmit) Report 11-4 Memory Status List 11-5 y REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 12-1 Toner Empty Indicator 12-1 Replacing the Toner Cartridge 12-1 Replacing the Drum Unit 12-5 y REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 13-1 Regular Maintenance 13-1 Cleaning the Drum Unit 13-2 Repacking and Shipping the Machine 13-3 Paper Jams ...13-5 Fixing a Document ...IMPORTANT INFORMATION 14-1 Standard Telephone and FCC Notices (Applies only to 120V model 14-1 Important Safety Instructions 14-3 y INDEX 15-1 y SPECIFICATIONS 16-1 Chapter 15. 3550-US-5.0 CONTENTS Chapter 12.
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...you have the following items: Telephone line cord Telephone handset *Manual feed slot Wire extension Multipurpose sheet feeder Dust cover Handset curled cord Drum unit assembly (with Multi-Function Link option. Do not use as a printer with free starter toner cartridge) Document tray Wire extension Paper...for use the telephone to see that are not insulated unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. - NOTICE - 3550-US-5.0 SETUP & PREPARATION BEFORE USE Packing List Please check to report a gas leak in wet locations unless the jack is only for ...
...you have the following items: Telephone line cord Telephone handset *Manual feed slot Wire extension Multipurpose sheet feeder Dust cover Handset curled cord Drum unit assembly (with Multi-Function Link option. Do not use as a printer with free starter toner cartridge) Document tray Wire extension Paper...for use the telephone to see that are not insulated unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface. - NOTICE - 3550-US-5.0 SETUP & PREPARATION BEFORE USE Packing List Please check to report a gas leak in wet locations unless the jack is only for ...
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... ejected while the machine is warming up your fax machine: STEP A. This sheet will damage the drum. 3550-US-5.0 SETUP & PREPARATION BEFORE USE Setting up Your Fax Machine Follow these steps to set up after installing a new drum unit. (See page 1-7.) NO ! 1-3 Attach the document and paper trays. Do NOT remove the Starter Sheet...
... ejected while the machine is warming up your fax machine: STEP A. This sheet will damage the drum. 3550-US-5.0 SETUP & PREPARATION BEFORE USE Setting up Your Fax Machine Follow these steps to set up after installing a new drum unit. (See page 1-7.) NO ! 1-3 Attach the document and paper trays. Do NOT remove the Starter Sheet...
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Drum unit Handles 4) Closethetopcover. 4) (See page 12-1 for more information about replacement of the fax machine 2) until the latch clicks into the fax machine. 3550-US-5.0 SETUP & PREPARATION BEFORE USE 2) Open the top cover of toner cartridge.) Top cover 1-4 Top cover 3) Holding the drum unit by its handles, 3) insert it into place.
Drum unit Handles 4) Closethetopcover. 4) (See page 12-1 for more information about replacement of the fax machine 2) until the latch clicks into the fax machine. 3550-US-5.0 SETUP & PREPARATION BEFORE USE 2) Open the top cover of toner cartridge.) Top cover 1-4 Top cover 3) Holding the drum unit by its handles, 3) insert it into place.
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... paper size is function 5-6. (See page 7-5.) 5) Move the paper guide to prevent dust from entering the drum unit and causing damage. • Using the dust cover on your fax machine will prolong the drum unit life. 7) Close the Multipurpose sheet feeder 7) cover. 3550-US-5.0 SETUP & PREPARATION BEFORE USE FOR YOUR INFORMATION About the Recording Paper...
... paper size is function 5-6. (See page 7-5.) 5) Move the paper guide to prevent dust from entering the drum unit and causing damage. • Using the dust cover on your fax machine will prolong the drum unit life. 7) Close the Multipurpose sheet feeder 7) cover. 3550-US-5.0 SETUP & PREPARATION BEFORE USE FOR YOUR INFORMATION About the Recording Paper...
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...make the print lighter and X (right arrow) to make the print darker . Press 7. 4. Example: ON. 5. If the print is also available when copying. 3550-US-5.0 BASIC SETUP TO RECEIVE FAXES RECEIVING FAXES AND OTHER CALLS Setting the Print Density You can adjust it further by conserving its use. Press... dark, you extend the life of the toner by turning the Print Density Dial located in the right corner under the top cover. (Remove the drum unit to change the settings. 5. KEYS TO PRESS 1. Press 5. 3. Press Set. 6. THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: 09/12/1996 15:25 1.TEMP.SETTINGS 5.USER ...
...make the print lighter and X (right arrow) to make the print darker . Press 7. 4. Example: ON. 5. If the print is also available when copying. 3550-US-5.0 BASIC SETUP TO RECEIVE FAXES RECEIVING FAXES AND OTHER CALLS Setting the Print Density You can adjust it further by conserving its use. Press... dark, you extend the life of the toner by turning the Print Density Dial located in the right corner under the top cover. (Remove the drum unit to change the settings. 5. KEYS TO PRESS 1. Press 5. 3. Press Set. 6. THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: 09/12/1996 15:25 1.TEMP.SETTINGS 5.USER ...
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... indicate that you clean the machine when you see the toner low warning. • Discardtheusedtonercartridgeaccordingtolocalregulations.Ifyouarenotsureof them, consult with Brother Customer Service. When discarding used toner cartridges, keep a new toner cartridge ready for use for when you replace the toner...resume printing until you have installed a new toner cartridge. The machine is low. 3550-US-5.0 REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 12. REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT Toner Empty Indicator When the toner cartridge is running low, the display shows CHANGE ...
... indicate that you clean the machine when you see the toner low warning. • Discardtheusedtonercartridgeaccordingtolocalregulations.Ifyouarenotsureof them, consult with Brother Customer Service. When discarding used toner cartridges, keep a new toner cartridge ready for use for when you replace the toner...resume printing until you have installed a new toner cartridge. The machine is low. 3550-US-5.0 REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 12. REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT Toner Empty Indicator When the toner cartridge is running low, the display shows CHANGE ...
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3550-US-5.0 REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT Follow these steps to avoid spilling and scattering the toner. So, never touch the shaded parts shown in the left illustration. NOTE • Make sure the top cover is completely open, by its handles and gently lift the drum forward toward...you have used the machine, some internal parts of disposable paper to replace the toner cartridge: 1) 1) Turn off the power switch and unplug the power cord. WARNING Just after you . HOT ! 12-2 Ch.12 : ON : OFF 2) Top cover Drum unit Inside of the drum by lifting it until the latch...
3550-US-5.0 REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT Follow these steps to avoid spilling and scattering the toner. So, never touch the shaded parts shown in the left illustration. NOTE • Make sure the top cover is completely open, by its handles and gently lift the drum forward toward...you have used the machine, some internal parts of disposable paper to replace the toner cartridge: 1) 1) Turn off the power switch and unplug the power cord. WARNING Just after you . HOT ! 12-2 Ch.12 : ON : OFF 2) Top cover Drum unit Inside of the drum by lifting it until the latch...
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... life is shortened. • You can not be removed unless the shutter is specially formulated to the front. 3550-US-5.0 REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 3) Gently turn the lever on your machine's warranty. 12-3 WARNING Handle the toner cartridge carefully. WARNING •...Place the used toner cartridge into the machine. Drum unit 4) 4) Remove the old toner cartridge from the drum unit by turning the lever fully to ensure top print quality. The toner Toner cartridge cartridge can use only a genuine Brother toner cartridge (TN5000PF series), which is completely...
... life is shortened. • You can not be removed unless the shutter is specially formulated to the front. 3550-US-5.0 REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 3) Gently turn the lever on your machine's warranty. 12-3 WARNING Handle the toner cartridge carefully. WARNING •...Place the used toner cartridge into the machine. Drum unit 4) 4) Remove the old toner cartridge from the drum unit by turning the lever fully to ensure top print quality. The toner Toner cartridge cartridge can use only a genuine Brother toner cartridge (TN5000PF series), which is completely...
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... cartridge 8) Gently turn on the power switch or plug in the drum unit. Drum unit 9) Drum unit Top cover 9) Reinstallthedrumunitintothemachine and close the top cover. Then, turn the lever on the right hand side of the drum unit. 3550-US-5.0 REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 6) Toner cartridge 6) Gentlyrockthetonercartridgefromside to side five or six times. To ensure that the toner...
... cartridge 8) Gently turn on the power switch or plug in the drum unit. Drum unit 9) Drum unit Top cover 9) Reinstallthedrumunitintothemachine and close the top cover. Then, turn the lever on the right hand side of the drum unit. 3550-US-5.0 REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 6) Toner cartridge 6) Gentlyrockthetonercartridgefromside to side five or six times. To ensure that the toner...
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... that will be printed by your drum will print may be used the machine, some internal parts of the machine are many factors that determine the actual drum life, we can not guarantee a minimum number of pages your drum. NOTE: The drum unit is a consumable, and it is... continue to create the print images on paper. 3550-US-5.0 REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT Replacing the Drum Unit The machine uses a drum unit to print without replacing the drum unit for a while. If the display shows CHANGE DRUM, it indicates the drum unit is necessary to replace the current one. We...
... that will be printed by your drum will print may be used the machine, some internal parts of the machine are many factors that determine the actual drum life, we can not guarantee a minimum number of pages your drum. NOTE: The drum unit is a consumable, and it is... continue to create the print images on paper. 3550-US-5.0 REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT Replacing the Drum Unit The machine uses a drum unit to print without replacing the drum unit for a while. If the display shows CHANGE DRUM, it indicates the drum unit is necessary to replace the current one. We...
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3550-US-5.0 REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 4) Drum unit Toner cartridge 4) Removethetonercartridgefromthedrum unit and keep them separated from domestic rubbish. • We recommend you place the drum unit on page 12-1~4. Place the old drum unit into the aluminum bag and discard it in a safe place. Ch.12 NOTE: • Discardtheuseddrumunitaccordingtolocalregulations.Ifyouarenotsureofthem, consult with Brother Customer Service. Old drum unit 12-6 When...
3550-US-5.0 REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 4) Drum unit Toner cartridge 4) Removethetonercartridgefromthedrum unit and keep them separated from domestic rubbish. • We recommend you place the drum unit on page 12-1~4. Place the old drum unit into the aluminum bag and discard it in a safe place. Ch.12 NOTE: • Discardtheuseddrumunitaccordingtolocalregulations.Ifyouarenotsureofthem, consult with Brother Customer Service. Old drum unit 12-6 When...
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... excessive direct sunlight or room light, the unit may be damaged. • Handlethetonercartridgeandthe drum unit carefully because it . Drum unit 9) Turn on page 12-1~4. 8) Holdingthenewdrumunitbyitshandles, 8) Top cover install it contains toner. 3550-US-5.0 REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 6) Drum unit Do NOT remove starter sheet NO! 6) Gently rock the new drum unit side to side five or six times. The...
... excessive direct sunlight or room light, the unit may be damaged. • Handlethetonercartridgeandthe drum unit carefully because it . Drum unit 9) Turn on page 12-1~4. 8) Holdingthenewdrumunitbyitshandles, 8) Top cover install it contains toner. 3550-US-5.0 REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 6) Drum unit Do NOT remove starter sheet NO! 6) Gently rock the new drum unit side to side five or six times. The...
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... Ch.13 13-1 Follow the four steps below: 1. When you reconnect these lines later, make sure to replace the toner cartridge and the drum unit during this routine. 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 13. REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Regular Maintenance You can keep your fax machine in optimum condition by cleaning it...
... Ch.13 13-1 Follow the four steps below: 1. When you reconnect these lines later, make sure to replace the toner cartridge and the drum unit during this routine. 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 13. REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Regular Maintenance You can keep your fax machine in optimum condition by cleaning it...
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..., some internal parts of the machine, never touch the shaded parts shown in the diagram to avoid spilling and scattering the toner. 1. Turnthedrumunitupsidedownslowly. Home Position ( ) Tab 13-2 corona wire Cleaning the Drum Unit NOTE: ...cloths get dirty, immediately wipe or wash it contains toner. 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING • Donotuseisopropylalcoholtocleanthescannerwindoworthetonersensor. • Donottouchthescannerwindowwithyourfinger. • Handle the drum unit carefully because it off with cold water. Whenyouopenthetop cover of ...
..., some internal parts of the machine, never touch the shaded parts shown in the diagram to avoid spilling and scattering the toner. 1. Turnthedrumunitupsidedownslowly. Home Position ( ) Tab 13-2 corona wire Cleaning the Drum Unit NOTE: ...cloths get dirty, immediately wipe or wash it contains toner. 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING • Donotuseisopropylalcoholtocleanthescannerwindoworthetonersensor. • Donottouchthescannerwindowwithyourfinger. • Handle the drum unit carefully because it off with cold water. Whenyouopenthetop cover of ...
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Install the drum unit into the machine. Ch.13 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 2. CAUTION If you transport the machine, use the... packing materials that are provided with your machine.Follow the steps below to pack the machine or the machine may have vertical stripes. 4. TurnoffthepowerswitchandunplugthemachinefromtheACoutlet. 2. Removethedrumunitassembly.Toremovethedrumunit,pleaserefertotheprevioussection (See page 12-5.) NOTE: Remove the drum unit...
Install the drum unit into the machine. Ch.13 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 2. CAUTION If you transport the machine, use the... packing materials that are provided with your machine.Follow the steps below to pack the machine or the machine may have vertical stripes. 4. TurnoffthepowerswitchandunplugthemachinefromtheACoutlet. 2. Removethedrumunitassembly.Toremovethedrumunit,pleaserefertotheprevioussection (See page 12-5.) NOTE: Remove the drum unit...
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... the plastic bag and place it shut. 13-4 Zip lock bag Drum unit Toner cartridge 5. Placeanydocuments(manualandanydocumentationexplainingthereasonforshippingthe machine) and the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly into the zip lock bag and seal the bag completely. 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 4. Place the drum unit and toner cartridge assemply into the carton box as shown below. 8.
... the plastic bag and place it shut. 13-4 Zip lock bag Drum unit Toner cartridge 5. Placeanydocuments(manualandanydocumentationexplainingthereasonforshippingthe machine) and the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly into the zip lock bag and seal the bag completely. 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 4. Place the drum unit and toner cartridge assemply into the carton box as shown below. 8.
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...printed page(s). • Afteryouhaveusedthemachine,someinternalpartsofthemachineareextremely HOT! HOT! Fixing a Document Jam 1. Paper Top Cover Multipurpose Sheet Feeder Ch.13 Drum Unit WARNING • Donotforcethejammedpaperfromthepapertraybecauseyoumaydamagethe machine and cause toner to help locate the position of the paper. Inside the machine 13-5 The ... Paper Jam Before you can clear a paper jam error, you must find out where the paper is stuck. 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Paper Jams Your fax machine will show DOCUMENT JAM or PRINTER JAM.
...printed page(s). • Afteryouhaveusedthemachine,someinternalpartsofthemachineareextremely HOT! HOT! Fixing a Document Jam 1. Paper Top Cover Multipurpose Sheet Feeder Ch.13 Drum Unit WARNING • Donotforcethejammedpaperfromthepapertraybecauseyoumaydamagethe machine and cause toner to help locate the position of the paper. Inside the machine 13-5 The ... Paper Jam Before you can clear a paper jam error, you must find out where the paper is stuck. 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Paper Jams Your fax machine will show DOCUMENT JAM or PRINTER JAM.