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Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1 rue Hôtel de Ville, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC, CANADA H9B 3H6 These machines are made for use in Japan OWNER'S MANUAL IntelliFAX 3550 CONTENTS Chapter1 SETUP & PREPARATION BEFORE USE Chapter2 THE CONTROL PANEL KEYS Chapter3 HOW TO USE ON-...Using USA or CANADA models overseas is registered by Brother Industries Ltd. 3550-US-5.0 Brother International Corporation 200 Cottontail Lane, Somerset, NJ 08875-6714, U.S.A. whose quality system is at your own risk and will void your fax machine may not be compatible with the power available in...
Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1 rue Hôtel de Ville, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC, CANADA H9B 3H6 These machines are made for use in Japan OWNER'S MANUAL IntelliFAX 3550 CONTENTS Chapter1 SETUP & PREPARATION BEFORE USE Chapter2 THE CONTROL PANEL KEYS Chapter3 HOW TO USE ON-...Using USA or CANADA models overseas is registered by Brother Industries Ltd. 3550-US-5.0 Brother International Corporation 200 Cottontail Lane, Somerset, NJ 08875-6714, U.S.A. whose quality system is at your own risk and will void your fax machine may not be compatible with the power available in...
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... placed in the zip lock bag. Repack the Machine. Place the drum unit in the zip lock bag during shipping, will cause severe damage to avoid any damage during transit. It is recommended that ... in the zip lock bag. 3. Warning When shipping the Fax Machine, the DRUM UNIT assembly including the TONER CARTRIDGE must ship your Fax Machine, carefully package the Fax Machine 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.
... placed in the zip lock bag. Repack the Machine. Place the drum unit in the zip lock bag during shipping, will cause severe damage to avoid any damage during transit. It is recommended that ... in the zip lock bag. 3. Warning When shipping the Fax Machine, the DRUM UNIT assembly including the TONER CARTRIDGE must ship your Fax Machine, carefully package the Fax Machine 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.
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... Roll Over Phone Lines 1-9 • Two Line Phone System 1-9 • Converting Telephone Wall Outlets 1-9 • Installing a Fax Machine, Two Line TAD and Two Line Telephone ..... 1-10 • Connecting Your Machine to a Multi Line System (PBXs 1-10 • Connecting to a Private Branch Exchange 1-11 • Custom Features on Your Phone... Step 4 on Page 4-4, 7 4-8 • Memory Storage 4-8 Setting Up Number Groups 4-8 y USING THE UNIT AS A TELEPHONE 5-1 Manual Dialing 5-1 Chapter 4. Chapter 5. Chapter 2. 3550-US-5.0 CONTENTS FOR YOUR INFORMATION Chapter 1.
... Roll Over Phone Lines 1-9 • Two Line Phone System 1-9 • Converting Telephone Wall Outlets 1-9 • Installing a Fax Machine, Two Line TAD and Two Line Telephone ..... 1-10 • Connecting Your Machine to a Multi Line System (PBXs 1-10 • Connecting to a Private Branch Exchange 1-11 • Custom Features on Your Phone... Step 4 on Page 4-4, 7 4-8 • Memory Storage 4-8 Setting Up Number Groups 4-8 y USING THE UNIT AS A TELEPHONE 5-1 Manual Dialing 5-1 Chapter 4. Chapter 5. Chapter 2. 3550-US-5.0 CONTENTS FOR YOUR INFORMATION Chapter 1.
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... by Multiple Transmissions 6-9 Interrupting the Timer and Polled Job 6-10 Canceling a Job 6-11 D) FAX TRANSMISSION OPTIONS 6-12 Setting the Overseas Mode 6-12 Setting Your Fax Machine for Multiple Resolution Transmission ......... 6-13 Sending a Fax with an Electronic Cover Page Message 6-14 • Selecting a Comment for the Cover Page 6-14 Customizing Your Cover... the receiving party after fax transmission 6-18 • Using the Call Reservation Function 6-18 Printing the Call Back Message 6-19 ECM (Error Correction Mode 6-20 3550-US-5.0 CONTENTS Chapter 6.
... by Multiple Transmissions 6-9 Interrupting the Timer and Polled Job 6-10 Canceling a Job 6-11 D) FAX TRANSMISSION OPTIONS 6-12 Setting the Overseas Mode 6-12 Setting Your Fax Machine for Multiple Resolution Transmission ......... 6-13 Sending a Fax with an Electronic Cover Page Message 6-14 • Selecting a Comment for the Cover Page 6-14 Customizing Your Cover... the receiving party after fax transmission 6-18 • Using the Call Reservation Function 6-18 Printing the Call Back Message 6-19 ECM (Error Correction Mode 6-20 3550-US-5.0 CONTENTS Chapter 6.
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3550-US-5.0 CONTENTS Chapter 7. Error Retransmission 6-20 Next-FAX Reservation 6-21 y RECEIVING FAXES AND OTHER CALLS 7-1 A) BASIC SETUP TO RECEIVE FAXES 7-1 Selecting an Answer Mode 7-1 Manual ... Is Distinctive Ringing 7-15 What is the Advantage of Using the Distinctive Ringing Function? 7-15 Can My Fax Machine Use Distinctive Ringing 7-15 Can I Change the Setting Later 7-15 How Will the Fax Machine Treat All Other Numbers 7-15 How Does the Distinctive Ringing Function Work 7-16 Flowchart of an Incoming Call...
3550-US-5.0 CONTENTS Chapter 7. Error Retransmission 6-20 Next-FAX Reservation 6-21 y RECEIVING FAXES AND OTHER CALLS 7-1 A) BASIC SETUP TO RECEIVE FAXES 7-1 Selecting an Answer Mode 7-1 Manual ... Is Distinctive Ringing 7-15 What is the Advantage of Using the Distinctive Ringing Function? 7-15 Can My Fax Machine Use Distinctive Ringing 7-15 Can I Change the Setting Later 7-15 How Will the Fax Machine Treat All Other Numbers 7-15 How Does the Distinctive Ringing Function Work 7-16 Flowchart of an Incoming Call...
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... Get a MEMORY FULL Message while Making Copies 8-3 y POLLING 9-1 • What Is Polling 9-1 • How Does It Work 9-1 • When to Use Polling 9-1 Polling Another Fax Machine (Calling 9-2 Setting Up Polled Waiting (Being Called 9-2 Delayed Polling 9-3 Setting Up Polled Waiting with Super Quick-Scan 9-4 Sequential Polling 9-4 y REMOTE FAX OPTIONS 10-1 Setting Up... Forwarding Number Remotely 10-8 y PRINTING REPORTS AND LISTS 11-1 How to Print Reports and Lists 11-2 Activity Report Interval 11-2 Chapter 11. Chapter 10. Chapter 9. 3550-US-5.0 CONTENTS Chapter 8.
... Get a MEMORY FULL Message while Making Copies 8-3 y POLLING 9-1 • What Is Polling 9-1 • How Does It Work 9-1 • When to Use Polling 9-1 Polling Another Fax Machine (Calling 9-2 Setting Up Polled Waiting (Being Called 9-2 Delayed Polling 9-3 Setting Up Polled Waiting with Super Quick-Scan 9-4 Sequential Polling 9-4 y REMOTE FAX OPTIONS 10-1 Setting Up... Forwarding Number Remotely 10-8 y PRINTING REPORTS AND LISTS 11-1 How to Print Reports and Lists 11-2 Activity Report Interval 11-2 Chapter 11. Chapter 10. Chapter 9. 3550-US-5.0 CONTENTS Chapter 8.
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... 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 Jam 13-5 Fixing a Recording Paper Jam 13-5 Optional Memory Board 13-7 Installing the Optional Memory Board...-13 y 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 3550-US-5.0 CONTENTS Chapter 12. Chapter 15. Chapter 16. Chapter 13. Chapter 14.
... 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 Jam 13-5 Fixing a Recording Paper Jam 13-5 Optional Memory Board 13-7 Installing the Optional Memory Board...-13 y 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 3550-US-5.0 CONTENTS Chapter 12. Chapter 15. Chapter 16. Chapter 13. Chapter 14.
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... manual. You will verify that your first transmission. Structure of the Manual s Chapters 1-4 How to 1-908-469-4547 (USA), as you for purchasing a Brother fax machine. Test Sheet Procedure (Only for U.S.A.) Please fill out the TEST SHEET and fax it to set up the fax... been designed to be sent back to Chapter 13, Troubleshooting. • Use the Chapter 15 Index. Be sure to set up your machine from Brother Automatic Fax-BackSM System (USA only). Finding Information in the remaining chapters, as needed. s Chapters 9-11 Advanced operations. Then you can find topics easily. ...
... manual. You will verify that your first transmission. Structure of the Manual s Chapters 1-4 How to 1-908-469-4547 (USA), as you for purchasing a Brother fax machine. Test Sheet Procedure (Only for U.S.A.) Please fill out the TEST SHEET and fax it to set up the fax... been designed to be sent back to Chapter 13, Troubleshooting. • Use the Chapter 15 Index. Be sure to set up your machine from Brother Automatic Fax-BackSM System (USA only). Finding Information in the remaining chapters, as needed. s Chapters 9-11 Advanced operations. Then you can find topics easily. ...
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...units of power and can wipe out information from vibration and shocks. And the Bad Places... NO ! Ch. 1 3550-US-5.0 SETUP & PREPARATION BEFORE USE 1. Place your machine in a high-traffic area. Please ensure that might disturb the power supply. Avoid setting it up the...The Good Places... Avoid setting up in a location where the temperature stays between 50-90.5°F(10-32.5°C). Do not connect your fax machine to interference sources, such as a desk. Do not select a place that is installed near heaters, air conditioners, water, chemicals, or refrigerators...
...units of power and can wipe out information from vibration and shocks. And the Bad Places... NO ! Ch. 1 3550-US-5.0 SETUP & PREPARATION BEFORE USE 1. Place your machine in a high-traffic area. Please ensure that might disturb the power supply. Avoid setting it up the...The Good Places... Avoid setting up in a location where the temperature stays between 50-90.5°F(10-32.5°C). Do not connect your fax machine to interference sources, such as a desk. Do not select a place that is installed near heaters, air conditioners, water, chemicals, or refrigerators...
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... up your fax machine: STEP A. Ch. 1 Document tray Paper tray STEP B. Unseal the tape on the toner cartridge lever. Attach the document and paper trays. This sheet will damage the drum. Do NOT remove the Starter Sheet WARNING Do not remove the starter sheet. 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 Drum unit ...
... up your fax machine: STEP A. Ch. 1 Document tray Paper tray STEP B. Unseal the tape on the toner cartridge lever. Attach the document and paper trays. This sheet will damage the drum. Do NOT remove the Starter Sheet WARNING Do not remove the starter sheet. 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 Drum unit ...
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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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... with Multi-Function Link option). Excessive sheets may cause paper jams. Make sure the paper is stacked below the v mark. Load Paper into the fax machine. 1) Hook the wire extension into the Multipurpose 4) sheet feeder. Wire extension 2) To install the paper, fan the paper well and then tap the leading edge... up to 200 sheets of the pages on a flat surface so they are even. 3) Open the Multipurpose sheet feeder 3) cover. Multipurpose sheet feeder cover 1-5 Ch. 1 3550-US-5.0 SETUP & PREPARATION BEFORE USE STEP C.
... with Multi-Function Link option). Excessive sheets may cause paper jams. Make sure the paper is stacked below the v mark. Load Paper into the fax machine. 1) Hook the wire extension into the Multipurpose 4) sheet feeder. Wire extension 2) To install the paper, fan the paper well and then tap the leading edge... up to 200 sheets of the pages on a flat surface so they are even. 3) Open the Multipurpose sheet feeder 3) cover. Multipurpose sheet feeder cover 1-5 Ch. 1 3550-US-5.0 SETUP & PREPARATION BEFORE USE STEP C.
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... legal paper, you have to change the Recording Paper Size setting, which is letter. NOTE • Itisessentialtousethedustcoverfor 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 guide 6) Attach the dust cover to...
... legal paper, you have to change the Recording Paper Size setting, which is letter. NOTE • Itisessentialtousethedustcoverfor 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 guide 6) Attach the dust cover to...
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... located on the telephone network by plugging in the power cord before you connect the machine to move your machine. While the machine is warming up, make sure the machine automatically ejects the starter sheet. STEP E. Similarly, you can protect yourself when you connect the power cord ... through the power outlet, you can protect yourself from potentially hazardous electrical conditions on the left side of your machine, by disconnecting the telephone line first, and then the power cord. 1-7 Ch. 1 3550-US-5.0 SETUP & PREPARATION BEFORE USE STEP D. Connect the handset. This fax...
... located on the telephone network by plugging in the power cord before you connect the machine to move your machine. While the machine is warming up, make sure the machine automatically ejects the starter sheet. STEP E. Similarly, you can protect yourself when you connect the power cord ... through the power outlet, you can protect yourself from potentially hazardous electrical conditions on the left side of your machine, by disconnecting the telephone line first, and then the power cord. 1-7 Ch. 1 3550-US-5.0 SETUP & PREPARATION BEFORE USE STEP D. Connect the handset. This fax...
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Ch. 1 3550-US-5.0 SETUP & PREPARATION BEFORE USE FOR YOUR INFORMATION Roll Over Phone Lines A roll over phone system is a group of the phone numbers to it. Your fax machine can work in a roll over " to each other lines...RJ14 jack to two RJ11 jacks. It will separate the wires into an RJ11 jack. Plug the fax machine into an RJ14 wall outlet. When the other if they are busy and a second fax call is received...the call is the last number in size and appearance and both lines. Do not put the fax machine on any of the triplex adapter. To test the type of jack, plug in a preset order...
Ch. 1 3550-US-5.0 SETUP & PREPARATION BEFORE USE FOR YOUR INFORMATION Roll Over Phone Lines A roll over phone system is a group of the phone numbers to it. Your fax machine can work in a roll over " to each other lines...RJ14 jack to two RJ11 jacks. It will separate the wires into an RJ11 jack. Plug the fax machine into an RJ14 wall outlet. When the other if they are busy and a second fax call is received...the call is the last number in size and appearance and both lines. Do not put the fax machine on any of the triplex adapter. To test the type of jack, plug in a preset order...
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3550-US-5.0 SETUP & PREPARATION BEFORE USE FOR YOUR INFORMATION Installing a Fax Machine, Two Line TAD and Two Line Telephone When you are two ways to add ... L1 L2 L1+L2 Two Line Phone L1/L2 L1 L2 Ext Line Two Line TAD Fax Machine Connecting Your Machine to the fax machine's wall outlet. This will need a fourth line cord if you . The two line TAD... Plug the telephone line cord from being activated each time a telephone call is often relatively simple to connect the machine to a key system or a PBX (private branch exchange), we suggest you can keep two line telephones on ...
3550-US-5.0 SETUP & PREPARATION BEFORE USE FOR YOUR INFORMATION Installing a Fax Machine, Two Line TAD and Two Line Telephone When you are two ways to add ... L1 L2 L1+L2 Two Line Phone L1/L2 L1 L2 Ext Line Two Line TAD Fax Machine Connecting Your Machine to the fax machine's wall outlet. This will need a fourth line cord if you . The two line TAD... Plug the telephone line cord from being activated each time a telephone call is often relatively simple to connect the machine to a key system or a PBX (private branch exchange), we suggest you can keep two line telephones on ...
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...line it may create a problem in the operation of difficulty should be reported first to the company that handles your fax machine. 1-11 Any cases of your PBX. 2) Ifallincomingcallswillbeansweredbyaswitchboardoperator,itisrecommended that the Answer Mode be set to Manual. (See page 7-1~2.) All... incoming calls should be used with PBXs. Ch. 1 3550-US-5.0 SETUP & PREPARATION BEFORE USE FOR YOUR INFORMATION Connecting to a Private Branch Exchange The following points should initially be regarded as telephone...
...line it may create a problem in the operation of difficulty should be reported first to the company that handles your fax machine. 1-11 Any cases of your PBX. 2) Ifallincomingcallswillbeansweredbyaswitchboardoperator,itisrecommended that the Answer Mode be set to Manual. (See page 7-1~2.) All... incoming calls should be used with PBXs. Ch. 1 3550-US-5.0 SETUP & PREPARATION BEFORE USE FOR YOUR INFORMATION Connecting to a Private Branch Exchange The following points should initially be regarded as telephone...
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... numbers without lifting the handset. (See page 5-1.) 3. Hook This key lets you access previously stored speed-dial phone numbers with a two-digit number. (See page 4-6~7, 5-1.) 3550 Set a Hook 1 Hold GH I 4 Redial / Pause PQR S 7 Speed Dial Function ABC 2 JKL 5 TUV 8 0 Clear DEF 3 MNO 6 W X YZ 9 Tel-index 01 02 21...stored in autodial numbers. (See page 4-5, 5-1.) 5. Number Keys These twelve keys are used as an alphanumeric keyboard for entering information into the fax machine. (See page 3-7~8.) 2. 3550-US-5.0 a TELEPHONE AREA 3550 THE CONTROL PANEL KEYS Ch. 2 1.
... numbers without lifting the handset. (See page 5-1.) 3. Hook This key lets you access previously stored speed-dial phone numbers with a two-digit number. (See page 4-6~7, 5-1.) 3550 Set a Hook 1 Hold GH I 4 Redial / Pause PQR S 7 Speed Dial Function ABC 2 JKL 5 TUV 8 0 Clear DEF 3 MNO 6 W X YZ 9 Tel-index 01 02 21...stored in autodial numbers. (See page 4-5, 5-1.) 5. Number Keys These twelve keys are used as an alphanumeric keyboard for entering information into the fax machine. (See page 3-7~8.) 2. 3550-US-5.0 a TELEPHONE AREA 3550 THE CONTROL PANEL KEYS Ch. 2 1.
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... the LED will help you are in a function procedure. (See page 3-2.) 2-4 Clear This key deletes entered data or backs up and operate your fax machine (On-Screen Programming). (See page 3-1.) 13. Function This key accesses the function and programming mode (OSP), so you are in function mode (see page... the LCD cursor to a low level, and when there is used for storing a function setting into the fax machine. (See page 3-2.) 18. 3550-US-5.0 THE CONTROL PANEL KEYS c LCD & USER SETUP AREA 3550 Ch. 2 12. X (Right Arrow) This key moves the LCD cursor to back up one step in function...
... the LED will help you are in a function procedure. (See page 3-2.) 2-4 Clear This key deletes entered data or backs up and operate your fax machine (On-Screen Programming). (See page 3-1.) 13. Function This key accesses the function and programming mode (OSP), so you are in function mode (see page... the LCD cursor to a low level, and when there is used for storing a function setting into the fax machine. (See page 3-2.) 18. 3550-US-5.0 THE CONTROL PANEL KEYS c LCD & USER SETUP AREA 3550 Ch. 2 12. X (Right Arrow) This key moves the LCD cursor to back up one step in function...
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...how the fax machine should handle incoming calls. (See page 7-1.) 21. Super Q.Scan This key enables you to get basic information for sending or receiving faxes. (See page 3-7.) Tel-index Fine Fax Photo TAD S.Fine F/ T Resolution Mode Super Q.Scan Help c Enlarge / Reduce 22. 3550-US-5.0 THE... CONTROL PANEL KEYS c LCD & USER SETUP AREA 3550 19. Help Press this key whenever you select: 200%, 150%, 125%, 120%, 100%, 93%, 87%, 75% and 50%. ...
...how the fax machine should handle incoming calls. (See page 7-1.) 21. Super Q.Scan This key enables you to get basic information for sending or receiving faxes. (See page 3-7.) Tel-index Fine Fax Photo TAD S.Fine F/ T Resolution Mode Super Q.Scan Help c Enlarge / Reduce 22. 3550-US-5.0 THE... CONTROL PANEL KEYS c LCD & USER SETUP AREA 3550 19. Help Press this key whenever you select: 200%, 150%, 125%, 120%, 100%, 93%, 87%, 75% and 50%. ...