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...of registration No. 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 ...DRUM UNIT Chapter13 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Chapter14 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Chapter15 INDEX Chapter16 SPECIFICATIONS We can not recommend using them overseas because it may violate the Telecommunications Regulations of that country and the power requirements of your warranty. * Manufactured by BSI and JQA. 3550-US-5.0 Brother International...
...of registration No. 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 ...DRUM UNIT Chapter13 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Chapter14 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Chapter15 INDEX Chapter16 SPECIFICATIONS We can not recommend using them overseas because it may violate the Telecommunications Regulations of that country and the power requirements of your warranty. * Manufactured by BSI and JQA. 3550-US-5.0 Brother International...
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3550-US-5.0 Shipment of the Fax Machine If for any damage during shipping, will VOID THE WARRANTY. 1. The Fax Machine should be 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. Remove the drum unit.... 2. Warning When shipping the Fax Machine, the DRUM UNIT assembly including the TONER CARTRIDGE must ship your Fax Machine, carefully package...
3550-US-5.0 Shipment of the Fax Machine If for any damage during shipping, will VOID THE WARRANTY. 1. The Fax Machine should be 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. Remove the drum unit.... 2. Warning When shipping the Fax Machine, the DRUM UNIT assembly including the TONER CARTRIDGE must ship your Fax Machine, carefully package...
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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...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 16. Chapter 13. 3550-US-5.0 CONTENTS Chapter 12. Chapter 14. Chapter 15.
...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...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 16. Chapter 13. 3550-US-5.0 CONTENTS Chapter 12. Chapter 14. Chapter 15.
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...following items: Telephone line cord Telephone 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 ...- Never install telephone jacks in the vicinity of electric shock from lightning. - Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. - 3550-US-5.0 SETUP & PREPARATION BEFORE USE Packing List Please check to see that are not insulated unless the telephone line has been disconnected ...
...following items: Telephone line cord Telephone 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 ...- Never install telephone jacks in the vicinity of electric shock from lightning. - Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. - 3550-US-5.0 SETUP & PREPARATION BEFORE USE Packing List Please check to see that are not insulated unless the telephone line has been disconnected ...
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... assembly 1) including the toner cartridge and gently rock it will be ejected while the machine is warming up after installing a new drum unit. (See page 1-7.) NO ! 1-3 3550-US-5.0 SETUP & PREPARATION BEFORE USE Setting up Your Fax Machine Follow these steps to side five or six times. Do NOT remove the Starter Sheet...
... assembly 1) including the toner cartridge and gently rock it will be ejected while the machine is warming up after installing a new drum unit. (See page 1-7.) NO ! 1-3 3550-US-5.0 SETUP & PREPARATION BEFORE USE Setting up Your Fax Machine Follow these steps to side five or six times. 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. Top cover 3) Holding the drum unit by its handles, 3) insert it into place. 3550-US-5.0 SETUP & PREPARATION BEFORE USE 2) Open the top cover of toner cartridge.) Top cover 1-4
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. Top cover 3) Holding the drum unit by its handles, 3) insert it into place. 3550-US-5.0 SETUP & PREPARATION BEFORE USE 2) Open the top cover of toner cartridge.) Top cover 1-4
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3550-US-5.0 SETUP & PREPARATION BEFORE USE FOR YOUR INFORMATION About the Recording Paper... The feeder can accept letter, A4, and legal sized paper. If you insert ... recording 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. Please use standard copier paper for the recording paper...
3550-US-5.0 SETUP & PREPARATION BEFORE USE FOR YOUR INFORMATION About the Recording Paper... The feeder can accept letter, A4, and legal sized paper. If you insert ... recording 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. Please use standard copier paper for the recording paper...
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... turning the Print Density Dial located in the right corner under the top cover. (Remove the drum unit to select either ON or OFF. Press Function. 2. The display will alternate messages. 4. This feature is OFF. 3550-US-5.0 BASIC SETUP TO RECEIVE FAXES RECEIVING FAXES AND OTHER CALLS Setting the Print Density You...
... turning the Print Density Dial located in the right corner under the top cover. (Remove the drum unit to select either ON or OFF. Press Function. 2. The display will alternate messages. 4. This feature is OFF. 3550-US-5.0 BASIC SETUP TO RECEIVE FAXES RECEIVING FAXES AND OTHER CALLS Setting the Print Density You...
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... detailed graphics, etc). • It is recommended that the toner is empty. REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT Toner Empty Indicator When the toner cartridge is recommended that must be replaced after 1,000 pages. The machine...replace the toner cartridge. 12-1 Replacing the Toner Cartridge The machine can print approximately 2,200 pages with Brother Customer Service. NOTE: • Actual page count will show CHANGE TONER and the Toner Empty LED ...with one toner cartridge. When the toner cartridge is low. 3550-US-5.0 REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 12.
... detailed graphics, etc). • It is recommended that the toner is empty. REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT Toner Empty Indicator When the toner cartridge is recommended that must be replaced after 1,000 pages. The machine...replace the toner cartridge. 12-1 Replacing the Toner Cartridge The machine can print approximately 2,200 pages with Brother Customer Service. NOTE: • Actual page count will show CHANGE TONER and the Toner Empty LED ...with one toner cartridge. When the toner cartridge is low. 3550-US-5.0 REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 12.
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... large piece of disposable paper to replace the toner cartridge: 1) 1) Turn off the power switch and unplug the power cord. 3550-US-5.0 REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT Follow these steps to avoid spilling and scattering the toner. 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 the machine 2) Open the top cover. So, never touch the shaded parts shown in the left illustration. ...
... large piece of disposable paper to replace the toner cartridge: 1) 1) Turn off the power switch and unplug the power cord. 3550-US-5.0 REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT Follow these steps to avoid spilling and scattering the toner. 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 the machine 2) Open the top cover. So, never touch the shaded parts shown in the left illustration. ...
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... the old toner cartridge from the drum unit by turning the lever fully to local regulations. WARNING Handle the toner cartridge carefully. If toner scatters on the toner 3) cartridge forward until ...discard it according to the front. WARNING • Waittounpackthetonercartridge until it stops. 3550-US-5.0 REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 3) Gently turn the lever on your machine's warranty. 12-3 The toner Toner cartridge cartridge can use only a genuine Brother toner cartridge (TN5000PF series), which is specially formulated to ensure top print quality...
... the old toner cartridge from the drum unit by turning the lever fully to local regulations. WARNING Handle the toner cartridge carefully. If toner scatters on the toner 3) cartridge forward until ...discard it according to the front. WARNING • Waittounpackthetonercartridge until it stops. 3550-US-5.0 REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 3) Gently turn the lever on your machine's warranty. 12-3 The toner Toner cartridge cartridge can use only a genuine Brother toner cartridge (TN5000PF series), which is specially formulated to ensure top print quality...
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... 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 the top cover. Ch.12 7) Toner cartridge 7) Slide the new toner cartridge into the opening on ...the toner cartridge backward until it stops. 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.
... 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 the top cover. Ch.12 7) Toner cartridge 7) Slide the new toner cartridge into the opening on ...the toner cartridge backward until it stops. 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.
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...CHANGE DRUM, it indicates the drum unit is necessary to print without replacing the drum unit for a while. NOTE: The drum unit is a consumable, and it contains toner. • You should be used the machine, some internal parts of the machine are many factors that determine the actual drum life...to replace it periodically. Follow these estimates. There are extremely HOT! 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. The drum unit is estimated at approximately 20,000 pages at 20 page per...
...CHANGE DRUM, it indicates the drum unit is necessary to print without replacing the drum unit for a while. NOTE: The drum unit is a consumable, and it contains toner. • You should be used the machine, some internal parts of the machine are many factors that determine the actual drum life...to replace it periodically. Follow these estimates. There are extremely HOT! 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. The drum unit is estimated at approximately 20,000 pages at 20 page per...
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...Brother Customer Service. Be sure to seal the drum unit tightly so toner powder does not spill out of disposable paper to avoid spilling and scattering the toner. 5) New drum unit 5) Wait to local regulations. Place the old drum unit into the aluminum bag and discard it in a safe place. 3550...-US-5.0 REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 4) Drum unit Toner cartridge 4) Removethetonercartridgefromthedrum unit and...
...Brother Customer Service. Be sure to seal the drum unit tightly so toner powder does not spill out of disposable paper to avoid spilling and scattering the toner. 5) New drum unit 5) Wait to local regulations. Place the old drum unit into the aluminum bag and discard it in a safe place. 3550...-US-5.0 REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 4) Drum unit Toner cartridge 4) Removethetonercartridgefromthedrum unit and...
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... Wait to unpack the drum unit until immediately before installing it . The machine automatically will eject the starter sheet. 12-7 Starter sheet If an unpacked drum unit is subjected to side five or six times. 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 excessive direct sunlight or room light,...
... Wait to unpack the drum unit until immediately before installing it . The machine automatically will eject the starter sheet. 12-7 Starter sheet If an unpacked drum unit is subjected to side five or six times. 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 excessive direct sunlight or room light,...
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...and carefully remove dirt from the glass cover and the white plate of clean soft, lint-free cloth with a clean soft dry cloth. 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 13. It is a good idea to connect the power cord first, then the telephone line. 2. When... you reconnect these lines later, make sure to replace the toner cartridge and the drum unit during this routine. Clean the white plate and the glass cover: Moisten a small piece of the scanner. * Donotuseisopropylalcoholtoremovedirtfromthecontrolpanel. Follow the four...
...and carefully remove dirt from the glass cover and the white plate of clean soft, lint-free cloth with a clean soft dry cloth. 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 13. It is a good idea to connect the power cord first, then the telephone line. 2. When... you reconnect these lines later, make sure to replace the toner cartridge and the drum unit during this routine. Clean the white plate and the glass cover: Moisten a small piece of the scanner. * Donotuseisopropylalcoholtoremovedirtfromthecontrolpanel. Follow the four...
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... 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. Cleaning the Drum Unit NOTE: Werecommendyouplacethedrumunitonadropclothorlargepieceofdisposablepaper to the left. 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING • Donotuseisopropylalcoholtocleanthescannerwindoworthetonersensor. • Donottouchthescannerwindowwithyourfinger. •...
... 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. Cleaning the Drum Unit NOTE: Werecommendyouplacethedrumunitonadropclothorlargepieceofdisposablepaper to the left. 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING • Donotuseisopropylalcoholtocleanthescannerwindoworthetonersensor. • Donottouchthescannerwindowwithyourfinger. •...
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... the machine may have vertical stripes. 4. Pluginthepowercordandturnonthepowerswitch. Returnthetabtothehomeposition(v markposition)beforereinstallingthedrumunit. See the section "REPLACING THE DRUM UNIT" on page 12-5. 5. Repacking and Shipping the Machine Whenever you do not position the tab at...void the machine's warranty. 1. Leave the toner cartridge installed in the drum unit. Ch.13 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 2. Openthetopcover. 3. TurnoffthepowerswitchandunplugthemachinefromtheACoutlet. 2. Removethedrumunitassembly.Toremovethedrumunit,pleaserefertotheprevioussection (See page 12-5.) ...
... the machine may have vertical stripes. 4. Pluginthepowercordandturnonthepowerswitch. Returnthetabtothehomeposition(v markposition)beforereinstallingthedrumunit. See the section "REPLACING THE DRUM UNIT" on page 12-5. 5. Repacking and Shipping the Machine Whenever you do not position the tab at...void the machine's warranty. 1. Leave the toner cartridge installed in the drum unit. Ch.13 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 2. Openthetopcover. 3. TurnoffthepowerswitchandunplugthemachinefromtheACoutlet. 2. Removethedrumunitassembly.Toremovethedrumunit,pleaserefertotheprevioussection (See page 12-5.) ...
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...the machine in the original carton box with the original packing material. 7. 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 4. Placeanydocuments(manualandanydocumentationexplainingthereasonforshippingthe machine) and the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly into the zip lock bag and seal the bag...it in the plastic bag and place it shut. 13-4 Place the drum unit and toner cartridge assemply into the carton box as shown below. 8. Zip lock bag Drum unit Toner cartridge 5. Closethetopcover.Removethewireextension,documenttray,papertray,dustcoverand handset and pack them....
...the machine in the original carton box with the original packing material. 7. 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 4. Placeanydocuments(manualandanydocumentationexplainingthereasonforshippingthe machine) and the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly into the zip lock bag and seal the bag...it in the plastic bag and place it shut. 13-4 Place the drum unit and toner cartridge assemply into the carton box as shown below. 8. Zip lock bag Drum unit Toner cartridge 5. Closethetopcover.Removethewireextension,documenttray,papertray,dustcoverand handset and pack them....
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...scatter on the next printed page(s). • Afteryouhaveusedthemachine,someinternalpartsofthemachineareextremely HOT! Paper Top Cover Multipurpose Sheet Feeder Ch.13 Drum Unit WARNING • Donotforcethejammedpaperfromthepapertraybecauseyoumaydamagethe machine and cause toner to help locate the position of the paper. Fixing a ...you can clear a paper jam error, you must find out where the paper is stuck. HOT! Openthecontrolpanel. 2. 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Paper Jams Your fax machine will show DOCUMENT JAM or PRINTER JAM. Closethecontrolpanel. 4. ...
...scatter on the next printed page(s). • Afteryouhaveusedthemachine,someinternalpartsofthemachineareextremely HOT! Paper Top Cover Multipurpose Sheet Feeder Ch.13 Drum Unit WARNING • Donotforcethejammedpaperfromthepapertraybecauseyoumaydamagethe machine and cause toner to help locate the position of the paper. Fixing a ...you can clear a paper jam error, you must find out where the paper is stuck. HOT! Openthecontrolpanel. 2. 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Paper Jams Your fax machine will show DOCUMENT JAM or PRINTER JAM. Closethecontrolpanel. 4. ...