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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 ... TO USE THE COPY FUNCTION Chapter9 POLLING Chapter10 REMOTE FAX OPTIONS Chapter11 PRINTING REPORTS AND LISTS Chapter12 REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT Chapter13 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Chapter14 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Chapter15 INDEX Chapter16 SPECIFICATIONS whose quality system ...
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 ... TO USE THE COPY FUNCTION Chapter9 POLLING Chapter10 REMOTE FAX OPTIONS Chapter11 PRINTING REPORTS AND LISTS Chapter12 REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT Chapter13 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Chapter14 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Chapter15 INDEX Chapter16 SPECIFICATIONS whose quality system ...
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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 avoid any reason you save and use the original packaging. It is recommended ... lock bag. Place the drum unit in the zip lock bag during transit. Failure to remove it and place it in the zip lock bag. 3. 3550-US-5.0 Shipment of the Fax Machine If for any damage during shipping, will cause severe damage to the Fax Machine and will VOID THE WARRANTY...
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 avoid any reason you save and use the original packaging. It is recommended ... lock bag. Place the drum unit in the zip lock bag during transit. Failure to remove it and place it in the zip lock bag. 3. 3550-US-5.0 Shipment of the Fax Machine If for any damage during shipping, will cause severe damage to the Fax Machine and will VOID THE WARRANTY...
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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 ...7-6 Auto Reduction 7-6 Using Fixed Reduction Ratios 7-6 • Selecting the Ratios of Fixed Reduction 7-7 • Reception into Memory (Out of Paper Reception 7-7 Setting the Print Density 7-8 Toner Save Function 7-8 Speaker Volume 7-9 Ring Volume 7-9 B) REMOTE ACTIVATION 7-10 What is Remote Activation 7-10 • Connecting an External or Extension Telephone 7-10 Using Remote Codes...
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 ...7-6 Auto Reduction 7-6 Using Fixed Reduction Ratios 7-6 • Selecting the Ratios of Fixed Reduction 7-7 • Reception into Memory (Out of Paper Reception 7-7 Setting the Print Density 7-8 Toner Save Function 7-8 Speaker Volume 7-9 Ring Volume 7-9 B) REMOTE ACTIVATION 7-10 What is Remote Activation 7-10 • Connecting an External or Extension Telephone 7-10 Using Remote Codes...
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Chapter 14. Chapter 16. 3550-US-5.0 CONTENTS Chapter 12. Chapter 13. Printing the All Dial List 11-3 Transmission Verification (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...
Chapter 14. Chapter 16. 3550-US-5.0 CONTENTS Chapter 12. Chapter 13. Printing the All Dial List 11-3 Transmission Verification (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...
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...1-2 Do not use as a printer with Multi-Function Link option. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during a lightningstorm. - 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 wet locations... handset *Manual feed slot Wire extension Multipurpose sheet feeder Dust cover Handset curled cord Drum unit assembly (with free starter toner cartridge) Document tray Wire extension Paper tray Owner's manual Remote control access card Quick setup guide Quick reference guide * Manual...
...1-2 Do not use as a printer with Multi-Function Link option. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during a lightningstorm. - 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 wet locations... handset *Manual feed slot Wire extension Multipurpose sheet feeder Dust cover Handset curled cord Drum unit assembly (with free starter toner cartridge) Document tray Wire extension Paper tray Owner's manual Remote control access card Quick setup guide Quick reference guide * Manual...
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Install the Drum unit assembly(with Toner cartridge). 1) Unpack the drum unit assembly 1) including the toner cartridge and gently rock it will be ejected while the machine is warming up your fax machine: STEP A. Do NOT remove the Starter Sheet WARNING ... than a few minutes, because it from side to set up after installing a new drum unit. (See page 1-7.) NO ! 1-3 Unseal the tape on the toner cartridge lever. This sheet will damage the drum. 3550-US-5.0 SETUP & PREPARATION BEFORE USE Setting up Your Fax Machine Follow these steps to side five or six times.
Install the Drum unit assembly(with Toner cartridge). 1) Unpack the drum unit assembly 1) including the toner cartridge and gently rock it will be ejected while the machine is warming up your fax machine: STEP A. Do NOT remove the Starter Sheet WARNING ... than a few minutes, because it from side to set up after installing a new drum unit. (See page 1-7.) NO ! 1-3 Unseal the tape on the toner cartridge lever. This sheet will damage the drum. 3550-US-5.0 SETUP & PREPARATION BEFORE USE Setting up Your Fax Machine Follow these steps to side five or six times.
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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. 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
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... your fax machine (On-Screen Programming). (See page 3-1.) 13. Liquid Crystal Display The LCD displays messages that will stay lit. (See page 12-1.) c 3550 Set Function Clear Tel-index 16. X (Right Arrow) This key moves the LCD cursor to a low level, and when there is used for storing a... set up one step in function mode (see page 3-1) or Telephone Index. 14. It also allows you to the left. 3550-US-5.0 THE CONTROL PANEL KEYS c LCD & USER SETUP AREA 3550 Ch. 2 12. Set This key is no toner, the LED will help you can alter various settings. (See page 3-1.) 17.
... your fax machine (On-Screen Programming). (See page 3-1.) 13. Liquid Crystal Display The LCD displays messages that will stay lit. (See page 12-1.) c 3550 Set Function Clear Tel-index 16. X (Right Arrow) This key moves the LCD cursor to a low level, and when there is used for storing a... set up one step in function mode (see page 3-1) or Telephone Index. 14. It also allows you to the left. 3550-US-5.0 THE CONTROL PANEL KEYS c LCD & USER SETUP AREA 3550 Ch. 2 12. Set This key is no toner, the LED will help you can alter various settings. (See page 3-1.) 17.
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ON/OFF 2. When the COVERPAGE setting is ON, you LETTER 7-5 have selected. LETTER/LEGAL/A4 You can extend the life of the toner by printing a reduced copy of the incoming document. BEEPER You can send your documents with this function. 7-8 3-4 COVERPG ON/OFF If you set ... can adjust Print Density with the smoothing ON 7-4 enhancement. The reduction methods are AUTO or Fixed ratio: AUTO/100%/93%/87%/75% AUTO 7-6~7 6. 3550-US-5.0 HOW TO USE ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING (OSP) AND HELP KEY Level one of 3 sizes of recording paper. OFF/LOW/HIGH LOW 4-1~2 3.
ON/OFF 2. When the COVERPAGE setting is ON, you LETTER 7-5 have selected. LETTER/LEGAL/A4 You can extend the life of the toner by printing a reduced copy of the incoming document. BEEPER You can send your documents with this function. 7-8 3-4 COVERPG ON/OFF If you set ... can adjust Print Density with the smoothing ON 7-4 enhancement. The reduction methods are AUTO or Fixed ratio: AUTO/100%/93%/87%/75% AUTO 7-6~7 6. 3550-US-5.0 HOW TO USE ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING (OSP) AND HELP KEY Level one of 3 sizes of recording paper. OFF/LOW/HIGH LOW 4-1~2 3.
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... or too 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 find the dial. Press Function. 2. Example: ON. 5. Press Set. 6. 3550-US-5.0 BASIC SETUP TO RECEIVE FAXES RECEIVING FAXES AND... the settings. 5. THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: 09/12/1996 15:25 1.TEMP.SETTINGS 5.USER OPTIONS 9.PRINT DENSITY -sssssss + SELECT { } & SET 9.PRINT DENSITY Toner Save Function This function lets you can set to exit. KEYS TO PRESS 1. Press Z (left arrow) or X (right arrow) to select either ON or OFF...
... or too 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 find the dial. Press Function. 2. Example: ON. 5. Press Set. 6. 3550-US-5.0 BASIC SETUP TO RECEIVE FAXES RECEIVING FAXES AND... the settings. 5. THE DISPLAY WILL SHOW: 09/12/1996 15:25 1.TEMP.SETTINGS 5.USER OPTIONS 9.PRINT DENSITY -sssssss + SELECT { } & SET 9.PRINT DENSITY Toner Save Function This function lets you can set to exit. KEYS TO PRESS 1. Press Z (left arrow) or X (right arrow) to select either ON or OFF...
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...Brother Customer Service. When the toner cartridge is supplied with a starter toner cartridge that must be replaced after 1,000 pages. NOTE: • Actual page count will vary depending on your machine will not resume printing until you replace the toner cartridge. 12-1 3550-US-5.0 REPLACING THE TONER...letter, detailed graphics, etc). • It is recommended that you clean the machine when you have installed a new toner cartridge. Display Toner Empty LED 3550 Set Function Clear Tel-index Fine Fax Photo TAD S.Fine F/ T Resolution Mode Super Q.Scan Help Enlarge / Reduce ...
...Brother Customer Service. When the toner cartridge is supplied with a starter toner cartridge that must be replaced after 1,000 pages. NOTE: • Actual page count will vary depending on your machine will not resume printing until you replace the toner cartridge. 12-1 3550-US-5.0 REPLACING THE TONER...letter, detailed graphics, etc). • It is recommended that you clean the machine when you have installed a new toner cartridge. Display Toner Empty LED 3550 Set Function Clear Tel-index Fine Fax Photo TAD S.Fine F/ T Resolution Mode Super Q.Scan Help Enlarge / Reduce ...
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...unit, hold each side of the drum by lifting it until the latch clicks into place. • We recommend you have used the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely HOT! So, never touch the shaded parts shown in the left illustration. HOT ! 12-2 WARNING Just after ...you place the drum unit on a drop cloth or large piece of the machine 2) Open the top cover. 3550-US-5.0 REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT Follow these steps to avoid spilling and scattering the toner. Ch.12 : ON : OFF 2) Top cover Drum unit Inside of disposable paper to replace the...
...unit, hold each side of the drum by lifting it until the latch clicks into place. • We recommend you have used the machine, some internal parts of the machine will be extremely HOT! So, never touch the shaded parts shown in the left illustration. HOT ! 12-2 WARNING Just after ...you place the drum unit on a drop cloth or large piece of the machine 2) Open the top cover. 3550-US-5.0 REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT Follow these steps to avoid spilling and scattering the toner. Ch.12 : ON : OFF 2) Top cover Drum unit Inside of disposable paper to replace the...
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... only a genuine Brother toner cartridge (TN5000PF series), which is specially formulated to local regulations. Place the used toner cartridge into the machine. WARNING • Waittounpackthetonercartridge until it into the aluminum bag and discard it out. If toner scatters on the toner 3) cartridge forward until immediately before you install it stops. 3550-US-5.0 REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND...
... only a genuine Brother toner cartridge (TN5000PF series), which is specially formulated to local regulations. Place the used toner cartridge into the machine. WARNING • Waittounpackthetonercartridge until it into the aluminum bag and discard it out. If toner scatters on the toner 3) cartridge forward until immediately before you install it stops. 3550-US-5.0 REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND...
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... and drum unit fit together correctly, make sure the toner cartridge guide bar is exactly aligned with the guide slot in the power cord. 12-4 Drum unit 9) Drum unit Top cover 9) Reinstallthedrumunitintothemachine and close... in the drum unit. Drum unit 8) Toner cartridge 8) Gently turn on the toner cartridge backward until it stops. Ch.12 7) Toner cartridge 7) Slide the new toner cartridge into the opening 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...
... and drum unit fit together correctly, make sure the toner cartridge guide bar is exactly aligned with the guide slot in the power cord. 12-4 Drum unit 9) Drum unit Top cover 9) Reinstallthedrumunitintothemachine and close... in the drum unit. Drum unit 8) Toner cartridge 8) Gently turn on the toner cartridge backward until it stops. Ch.12 7) Toner cartridge 7) Slide the new toner cartridge into the opening 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...
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...So please be replaced. If there is a noticeable deterioration in a clean, dust-free environment with adequate ventilation. Follow these estimates. 3550-US-5.0 REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT Replacing the Drum Unit The machine uses a drum unit to replace the current one. If the display shows...at 1 page per print job, etc... The drum unit is necessary to replace it contains toner. • You should be printed by your drum will be used the machine, some internal parts of the machine are many factors that determine the actual drum life, we can not ...
...So please be replaced. If there is a noticeable deterioration in a clean, dust-free environment with adequate ventilation. Follow these estimates. 3550-US-5.0 REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT Replacing the Drum Unit The machine uses a drum unit to replace the current one. If the display shows...at 1 page per print job, etc... The drum unit is necessary to replace it contains toner. • You should be printed by your drum will be used the machine, some internal parts of the machine are many factors that determine the actual drum life, we can not ...
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... to unpack the new drum unit until immediately before installing it. Old drum unit 12-6 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... and discard it in a safe place. Ch.12 NOTE: • Discardtheuseddrumunitaccordingtolocalregulations.Ifyouarenotsureofthem, consult with Brother Customer Service. For more information, see "Replacing the Toner Cartridge" on a drop cloth or large piece of the unit. Be sure to seal the drum...
... to unpack the new drum unit until immediately before installing it. Old drum unit 12-6 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... and discard it in a safe place. Ch.12 NOTE: • Discardtheuseddrumunitaccordingtolocalregulations.Ifyouarenotsureofthem, consult with Brother Customer Service. For more information, see "Replacing the Toner Cartridge" on a drop cloth or large piece of the unit. Be sure to seal the drum...
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..., the unit may be damaged. • Handlethetonercartridgeandthe drum unit carefully because it off with cold water. 7) Reinstallthetonercartridgeintothenewdrumunit.Formoreinformation,see"Replacingthe Toner Cartridge" on the power switch or plug in the 9) power cord. If an unpacked drum unit is subjected to unpack the drum... unit until immediately before installing it . 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...
..., the unit may be damaged. • Handlethetonercartridgeandthe drum unit carefully because it off with cold water. 7) Reinstallthetonercartridgeintothenewdrumunit.Formoreinformation,see"Replacingthe Toner Cartridge" on the power switch or plug in the 9) power cord. If an unpacked drum unit is subjected to unpack the drum... unit until immediately before installing it . 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...
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... panel White plate Control panel Open the control panel. Gently wipe the scanner window and toner sensor with isopropyl alcohol and carefully remove dirt from the glass cover and the white plate of the scanner. * Donotuseisopropylalcoholtoremovedirtfromthecontrolpanel. 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 13. Glass cover Ch.13 13-1 Wipethegears(seepage13-2)andelectricterminalswithisopropylalcoholonacottonswab. When...
... panel White plate Control panel Open the control panel. Gently wipe the scanner window and toner sensor with isopropyl alcohol and carefully remove dirt from the glass cover and the white plate of the scanner. * Donotuseisopropylalcoholtoremovedirtfromthecontrolpanel. 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 13. Glass cover Ch.13 13-1 Wipethegears(seepage13-2)andelectricterminalswithisopropylalcoholonacottonswab. When...
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...internal parts of the machine, never touch the shaded parts shown in the diagram to avoid spilling and scattering the toner. 1. Gears Tonner sensor Electric terminal Gears Scanner window Shaded parts are extremelyHOT! If toner...cloths get dirty, immediately wipe or wash it contains toner. Turnthedrumunitupsidedownslowly. Home Position ( ) Tab 13-2 corona wire Cleaning the Drum Unit NOTE: Werecommendyouplacethedrumunitonadropclothorlargepieceofdisposablepaper to the left. 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING • ...
...internal parts of the machine, never touch the shaded parts shown in the diagram to avoid spilling and scattering the toner. 1. Gears Tonner sensor Electric terminal Gears Scanner window Shaded parts are extremelyHOT! If toner...cloths get dirty, immediately wipe or wash it contains toner. Turnthedrumunitupsidedownslowly. Home Position ( ) Tab 13-2 corona wire Cleaning the Drum Unit NOTE: Werecommendyouplacethedrumunitonadropclothorlargepieceofdisposablepaper to the left. 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING • ...
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Ch.13 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 2. Install the drum unit into the machine. Repacking and ...DRUM UNIT" on page 12-5. 5. TurnoffthepowerswitchandunplugthemachinefromtheACoutlet. 2. Pluginthepowercordandturnonthepowerswitch. Removethedrumunitassembly.Toremovethedrumunit,pleaserefertotheprevioussection (See page 12-5.) NOTE: Remove the drum unit and toner cartridge. Cleantheprimarycoronawireinsidethedrumunitbygentlyslidingthetabfromrighttoleft several times. 3. Top cover Drum unit 13-3 CAUTION If you transport the machine, use the packing materials that are ...
Ch.13 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 2. Install the drum unit into the machine. Repacking and ...DRUM UNIT" on page 12-5. 5. TurnoffthepowerswitchandunplugthemachinefromtheACoutlet. 2. Pluginthepowercordandturnonthepowerswitch. Removethedrumunitassembly.Toremovethedrumunit,pleaserefertotheprevioussection (See page 12-5.) NOTE: Remove the drum unit and toner cartridge. Cleantheprimarycoronawireinsidethedrumunitbygentlyslidingthetabfromrighttoleft several times. 3. Top cover Drum unit 13-3 CAUTION If you transport the machine, use the packing materials that are ...