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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-... 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 is at your own risk and will void your fax ...
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-... 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 is at your own risk and will void your fax ...
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... Extension Telephone 7-10 Using Remote Codes 7-10 Using the Activation Code 7-11 Using the Deactivation Code 7-11 Making the Remote Codes Easier to Use 7-11 Troubleshooting 7-11 Changing and Registering Remote Codes 7-12 C) CONNECTING A TELEPHONE ANSWERING DEVICE (TAD) ....... 7-13 How to Use an External TAD with the FAX 7-13 • Connecting... an Incoming Call 7-16 Which Phone Number Should I Register 7-16 What Must I Do to Set up Distinctive Ringing 7-16 Setting the Distinctive Ringing Function 7-17 3550-US-5.0 CONTENTS Chapter 7.
... Extension Telephone 7-10 Using Remote Codes 7-10 Using the Activation Code 7-11 Using the Deactivation Code 7-11 Making the Remote Codes Easier to Use 7-11 Troubleshooting 7-11 Changing and Registering Remote Codes 7-12 C) CONNECTING A TELEPHONE ANSWERING DEVICE (TAD) ....... 7-13 How to Use an External TAD with the FAX 7-13 • Connecting... an Incoming Call 7-16 Which Phone Number Should I Register 7-16 What Must I Do to Set up Distinctive Ringing 7-16 Setting the Distinctive Ringing Function 7-17 3550-US-5.0 CONTENTS Chapter 7.
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... 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 ...Jam 13-5 Fixing a Recording Paper Jam 13-5 Optional Memory Board 13-7 Installing the Optional Memory Board 13-7 Troubleshooting 13-8 Error Messages 13-9 Other Problems 13-11 Q & A ...13-13 y IMPORTANT INFORMATION 14-1 Standard Telephone and FCC Notices (Applies...
... 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 ...Jam 13-5 Fixing a Recording Paper Jam 13-5 Optional Memory Board 13-7 Installing the Optional Memory Board 13-7 Troubleshooting 13-8 Error Messages 13-9 Other Problems 13-11 Q & A ...13-13 y IMPORTANT INFORMATION 14-1 Standard Telephone and FCC Notices (Applies...
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.... Test Sheet Procedure (Only for purchasing a Brother fax machine. Then you can find information about a function, refer to the "Function Selection Table" in Chapter 3. • If you have to know before you have trouble, refer to Chapter 13, Troubleshooting. • Use the Chapter 15 Index. ... familiar with, refer to Chapter 2. • To find topics easily. • If there is received at Brother Diagnostic Center, a confirmation sheet will verify that your machine from Brother Automatic Fax-BackSM System (USA only). This side of the Manual s Chapters 1-4 How to set up the...
.... Test Sheet Procedure (Only for purchasing a Brother fax machine. Then you can find information about a function, refer to the "Function Selection Table" in Chapter 3. • If you have to know before you have trouble, refer to Chapter 13, Troubleshooting. • Use the Chapter 15 Index. ... familiar with, refer to Chapter 2. • To find topics easily. • If there is received at Brother Diagnostic Center, a confirmation sheet will verify that your machine from Brother Automatic Fax-BackSM System (USA only). This side of the Manual s Chapters 1-4 How to set up the...
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...fax machine and talk to the caller as needed. If you and your callers to press the same key three times (Example: *** and ###). Troubleshooting Sometimes other equipment on Connecting a Telephone Answering Device for your fax machine to respond before you hang up any number you may be used by...sending the fax, you want, try to dial a phone number that includes the Activation Code, your fax machine will go into receiving mode. 3550-US-5.0 REMOTE ACTIVATION RECEIVING FAXES AND OTHER CALLS Using the Activation Code When you are at the fax machine, you will probably answer incoming ...
...fax machine and talk to the caller as needed. If you and your callers to press the same key three times (Example: *** and ###). Troubleshooting Sometimes other equipment on Connecting a Telephone Answering Device for your fax machine to respond before you hang up any number you may be used by...sending the fax, you want, try to dial a phone number that includes the Activation Code, your fax machine will go into receiving mode. 3550-US-5.0 REMOTE ACTIVATION RECEIVING FAXES AND OTHER CALLS Using the Activation Code When you are at the fax machine, you will probably answer incoming ...
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... or other organic solvents to clean the machine and do not use water. Avoid using a slightly damp clean cloth. 3. 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 13. When you reconnect these lines later, make sure to replace the toner cartridge and the drum unit during this routine....: Moisten a small piece of the scanner. * Donotuseisopropylalcoholtoremovedirtfromthecontrolpanel. Unplug the telephone line and then the power cord. REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Regular Maintenance You can keep your fax machine in optimum condition by cleaning it on a regular basis.
... or other organic solvents to clean the machine and do not use water. Avoid using a slightly damp clean cloth. 3. 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 13. When you reconnect these lines later, make sure to replace the toner cartridge and the drum unit during this routine....: Moisten a small piece of the scanner. * Donotuseisopropylalcoholtoremovedirtfromthecontrolpanel. Unplug the telephone line and then the power cord. REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Regular Maintenance You can keep your fax machine in optimum condition by cleaning it on a regular basis.
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Inside the machine WARNING Just after you have used the fax machine, some internal parts of the machine, never touch the shaded parts shown in the diagram to avoid spilling and scattering the toner. 1. 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING • Donotuseisopropylalcoholtocleanthescannerwindoworthetonersensor. • Donottouchthescannerwindowwithyourfinger. • Handle the drum unit carefully because it off...
Inside the machine WARNING Just after you have used the fax machine, some internal parts of the machine, never touch the shaded parts shown in the diagram to avoid spilling and scattering the toner. 1. 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING • Donotuseisopropylalcoholtocleanthescannerwindoworthetonersensor. • Donottouchthescannerwindowwithyourfinger. • Handle the drum unit carefully because it off...
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... damaged, which will void the machine's warranty. 1. Returnthetabtothehomeposition(v markposition)beforereinstallingthedrumunit. Cleantheprimarycoronawireinsidethedrumunitbygentlyslidingthetabfromrighttoleft several times. 3. TurnoffthepowerswitchandunplugthemachinefromtheACoutlet. 2. Leave the toner cartridge installed in the drum unit. Ch.13 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 2.
... damaged, which will void the machine's warranty. 1. Returnthetabtothehomeposition(v markposition)beforereinstallingthedrumunit. Cleantheprimarycoronawireinsidethedrumunitbygentlyslidingthetabfromrighttoleft several times. 3. TurnoffthepowerswitchandunplugthemachinefromtheACoutlet. 2. Leave the toner cartridge installed in the drum unit. Ch.13 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 2.
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... bag and seal the bag completely. Close the carton box and tape it in the original carton box with the original packing material. 7. 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. Closethetopcover.Removethewireextension,documenttray,papertray,dustcoverand handset and pack...
... bag and seal the bag completely. Close the carton box and tape it in the original carton box with the original packing material. 7. 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. Closethetopcover.Removethewireextension,documenttray,papertray,dustcoverand handset and pack...
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... help locate the position of the paper. Use the diagram below to scatter on the next printed page(s). • Afteryouhaveusedthemachine,someinternalpartsofthemachineareextremely HOT! HOT! 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Paper Jams Your fax machine will show DOCUMENT JAM or PRINTER JAM. Closethecontrolpanel. 4. Inside the machine 13-5 The display will sound an alarm...
... help locate the position of the paper. Use the diagram below to scatter on the next printed page(s). • Afteryouhaveusedthemachine,someinternalpartsofthemachineareextremely HOT! HOT! 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Paper Jams Your fax machine will show DOCUMENT JAM or PRINTER JAM. Closethecontrolpanel. 4. Inside the machine 13-5 The display will sound an alarm...
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3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 1. Also, open the top cover and remove the drum unit. Clearing a Paper Jam in the Multipurpose Sheet Feeder. Cover Multipurpose sheet feeder 2. Clearing a Paper Jam ...
3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 1. Also, open the top cover and remove the drum unit. Clearing a Paper Jam in the Multipurpose Sheet Feeder. Cover Multipurpose sheet feeder 2. Clearing a Paper Jam ...
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... MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Optional Memory Board The memory board is available and useful to sort multiple copeies (Max. 60 pages) Installing the Optional Memory Board 1. Additional memory will allow you to expand the memory for the fax. Screw LINE EXT. Model Name FAX 3550 300 KB (30 Pages)... Optional Memory 1 MB (100 Pages) or 2 MB (200 Pages) Total 1.3 MB (130 Pages) or 2.3 MB (230 Pages) Brother chart standard resolution MMR coding method. WARNING Unplug the power cord before installing...
... MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Optional Memory Board The memory board is available and useful to sort multiple copeies (Max. 60 pages) Installing the Optional Memory Board 1. Additional memory will allow you to expand the memory for the fax. Screw LINE EXT. Model Name FAX 3550 300 KB (30 Pages)... Optional Memory 1 MB (100 Pages) or 2 MB (200 Pages) Total 1.3 MB (130 Pages) or 2.3 MB (230 Pages) Brother chart standard resolution MMR coding method. WARNING Unplug the power cord before installing...
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3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Memory board PC I /F Main controller board 4. Toinstallthememoryboardontothe main controller board,use the attached...THE SYSTEM AND FOR YOUR INDEX OF FAXBACK SUBJECTS. (IN THE USA ONLY) 13-8 LINE EXT. Troubleshooting BROTHER CUSTOMER SERVICE HAS INSTALLED AN EASY TO USE FAX-BACKSM SYSTEM SO YOU CAN GET INSTANT ANSWERS TO COMMON... TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION FOR ALL BROTHER PRODUCTS. YOU CAN USE THE SYSTEM TO SEND FAXES TO ANY FAX MACHINE, NOT JUST THE ONE FROM ...
3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Memory board PC I /F Main controller board 4. Toinstallthememoryboardontothe main controller board,use the attached...THE SYSTEM AND FOR YOUR INDEX OF FAXBACK SUBJECTS. (IN THE USA ONLY) 13-8 LINE EXT. Troubleshooting BROTHER CUSTOMER SERVICE HAS INSTALLED AN EASY TO USE FAX-BACKSM SYSTEM SO YOU CAN GET INSTANT ANSWERS TO COMMON... TECHNICAL QUESTIONS AND PRODUCT INFORMATION FOR ALL BROTHER PRODUCTS. YOU CAN USE THE SYSTEM TO SEND FAXES TO ANY FAX MACHINE, NOT JUST THE ONE FROM ...
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3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Ch.13 If additional help is not possible. CHANGE TONER and ... poor quality phone line caused a communications error. Try the call again. Canada 1-714-859-2610 (BBS) http://www.brother.com (Internet) 1-514-685-2040 (BBS) Accessory Orders: If you have used up and printing is needed, please contact... 1-800-284-4FAX (4329) (Voice) 1-908-271-1937 (Fax) Canada 1-800-853-6660 (Voice) (Calling from Brother: U.S.A. When you see page 7-5). CHECK PAPER The machine is out of its life. Replace the toner cartridge with your fax...
3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Ch.13 If additional help is not possible. CHANGE TONER and ... poor quality phone line caused a communications error. Try the call again. Canada 1-714-859-2610 (BBS) http://www.brother.com (Internet) 1-514-685-2040 (BBS) Accessory Orders: If you have used up and printing is needed, please contact... 1-800-284-4FAX (4329) (Voice) 1-908-271-1937 (Fax) Canada 1-800-853-6660 (Voice) (Calling from Brother: U.S.A. When you see page 7-5). CHECK PAPER The machine is out of its life. Replace the toner cartridge with your fax...
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..., or the documents were too long. COOLING DOWN and PLEASE WAIT When the temperature of them. FF XX Thisisamechanicalerroronyourfaxmachine.Forexample:FFEA"Document Jam". 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Error Codes 20 XX, Thiserrorcodeisusuallycausedbyapoortelephoneline,orhavingaspecial 8001, telephoneservicesuchas"CallWaiting"assignedtothisline. 90 01 74 00 The sending machine sent a disconnect command from their unit...
..., or the documents were too long. COOLING DOWN and PLEASE WAIT When the temperature of them. FF XX Thisisamechanicalerroronyourfaxmachine.Forexample:FFEA"Document Jam". 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Error Codes 20 XX, Thiserrorcodeisusuallycausedbyapoortelephoneline,orhavingaspecial 8001, telephoneservicesuchas"CallWaiting"assignedtothisline. 90 01 74 00 The sending machine sent a disconnect command from their unit...
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... you is you go to be free. Come AAA together right now, over me . One thing I can tell you is you receive. 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Ch.13 PRINTER JAM The recording paper is not installed. Remove the jammed paper. (See page 13-5~6.) SET CARTRIDGE A toner cartridge is stuck...in the sky right now, over me . Here come Pat-top ,he come . One thing I can tell you is you is not acceptable, please contact Brother Customer Service or your machine. Come in the sky with . Here come Flat-top ,he come . Come tin the sky right now, over me . ...
... you is you go to be free. Come AAA together right now, over me . One thing I can tell you is you receive. 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Ch.13 PRINTER JAM The recording paper is not installed. Remove the jammed paper. (See page 13-5~6.) SET CARTRIDGE A toner cartridge is stuck...in the sky right now, over me . Here come Pat-top ,he come . One thing I can tell you is you is not acceptable, please contact Brother Customer Service or your machine. Come in the sky with . Here come Flat-top ,he come . Come tin the sky right now, over me . ...
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... 7-8). If possible, call your fax machine to hear what is no dial tone, checktelephonelineconnectionsat faxmachineandwall jack. No Dial Tone on the Handset: PressHook. 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING The Print is too Light or too Dark: The print density dial is located in the corner under the top cover. (Remove the...
... 7-8). If possible, call your fax machine to hear what is no dial tone, checktelephonelineconnectionsat faxmachineandwall jack. No Dial Tone on the Handset: PressHook. 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING The Print is too Light or too Dark: The print density dial is located in the corner under the top cover. (Remove the...
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... Handling Problems Question The fax machine does not load paper. If it is empty, load a new stack of paper or not properly installed. 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Q&A This section contains questions and answers for using your problem and take the steps recommended to remove the paper, turn the stack over...
... Handling Problems Question The fax machine does not load paper. If it is empty, load a new stack of paper or not properly installed. 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Q&A This section contains questions and answers for using your problem and take the steps recommended to remove the paper, turn the stack over...
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... 13-14 Recommendation Adjust the print conditions by wiping the scanner windows with toner or have vertical stripes. • Cleanthemachineinteriorandtheprimarycoronawireof the toner cartridge. 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Print Quality Problems NOTICE You will show CHANGE DRUM. soft cloth. (See "Regular Maintenance" and "Cleaning the Drum Unit" on page 13-1~3. •...
... 13-14 Recommendation Adjust the print conditions by wiping the scanner windows with toner or have vertical stripes. • Cleanthemachineinteriorandtheprimarycoronawireof the toner cartridge. 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Print Quality Problems NOTICE You will show CHANGE DRUM. soft cloth. (See "Regular Maintenance" and "Cleaning the Drum Unit" on page 13-1~3. •...
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... shows CHANGE DRUM, on page 13-2. This also may be that the drum was marked or damaged by itself. Ch.13 13-15 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Question Toner scatters and stains the printed page. See "Regular Maintenance" and "Clean the Drum Unit" on after cleaning, replace the drum unit...
... shows CHANGE DRUM, on page 13-2. This also may be that the drum was marked or damaged by itself. Ch.13 13-15 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Question Toner scatters and stains the printed page. See "Regular Maintenance" and "Clean the Drum Unit" on after cleaning, replace the drum unit...