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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 ... 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 Using USA or CANADA models...
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 ... 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 Using USA or CANADA models...
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...is recommended that you must be adequately insured with the carrier. 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 cause severe damage to avoid any damage during ...shipping, will VOID THE WARRANTY. 1. Place the drum unit in the zip lock bag. 3550-US-5.0 Shipment of the Fax Machine If for any reason you save and use the original packaging. Repack the Machine. Remove the drum unit. 2....
...is recommended that you must be adequately insured with the carrier. 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 cause severe damage to avoid any damage during ...shipping, will VOID THE WARRANTY. 1. Place the drum unit in the zip lock bag. 3550-US-5.0 Shipment of the Fax Machine If for any reason you save and use the original packaging. Repack the Machine. Remove the drum unit. 2....
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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 13-1 Cleaning the Drum Unit 13-2 Repacking and Shipping... and FCC Notices (Applies only to 120V model 14-1 Important Safety Instructions 14-3 y INDEX 15-1 y SPECIFICATIONS 16-1 Chapter 14. Chapter 16. Chapter 15. Chapter 13. 3550-US-5.0 CONTENTS Chapter 12.
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 13-1 Cleaning the Drum Unit 13-2 Repacking and Shipping... and FCC Notices (Applies only to 120V model 14-1 Important Safety Instructions 14-3 y INDEX 15-1 y SPECIFICATIONS 16-1 Chapter 14. Chapter 16. Chapter 15. Chapter 13. 3550-US-5.0 CONTENTS Chapter 12.
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... 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 feed slot...accessible. 1-2 For PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, the socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and should be a remote risk of the leak. - 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...
... 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 feed slot...accessible. 1-2 For PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, the socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and should be a remote risk of the leak. - 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...
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Ch. 1 Document tray Paper tray STEP B. 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 after installing a new drum unit. (See page 1-7.) NO ! 1-3 Drum unit ...up your fax machine: STEP A. 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 side five or six times. Unseal the tape on the toner...
Ch. 1 Document tray Paper tray STEP B. 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 after installing a new drum unit. (See page 1-7.) NO ! 1-3 Drum unit ...up your fax machine: STEP A. 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 side five or six times. Unseal the tape on the toner...
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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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... the machine when you have installed a new toner cartridge. Replacing the Toner Cartridge The machine can print approximately 2,200 pages with Brother Customer Service. When the toner cartridge is empty. 3550-US-5.0 REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 12. When discarding used toner cartridges, keep a new toner cartridge ready for use for when you see the toner...
... the machine when you have installed a new toner cartridge. Replacing the Toner Cartridge The machine can print approximately 2,200 pages with Brother Customer Service. When the toner cartridge is empty. 3550-US-5.0 REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 12. When discarding used toner cartridges, keep a new toner cartridge ready for use for when you see the toner...
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... • 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. WARNING Just after you . Ch.12 : ON : OFF 2) Top cover Drum unit Inside of the machine...place the drum unit on a drop cloth or large piece of disposable paper to replace the toner cartridge: 1) 1) Turn off the power switch and unplug the power cord. HOT ! 12-2 3550-US-5.0 REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT Follow these steps to avoid spilling and scattering the toner. So, never touch ...
... • 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. WARNING Just after you . Ch.12 : ON : OFF 2) Top cover Drum unit Inside of the machine...place the drum unit on a drop cloth or large piece of disposable paper to replace the toner cartridge: 1) 1) Turn off the power switch and unplug the power cord. HOT ! 12-2 3550-US-5.0 REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT Follow these steps to avoid spilling and scattering the toner. So, never touch ...
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... by gently pulling 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 Place the used toner cartridge into the machine. If a toner cartridge is specially formulated to local regulations...cartridge Old toner cartridge 5) Unpack the new toner cartridge. WARNING • Waittounpackthetonercartridge until it out. Drum unit 4) 4) Remove the old toner cartridge from the drum unit by turning the lever fully to the front. The toner Toner cartridge cartridge can use only a genuine Brother toner cartridge ...
... by gently pulling 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 Place the used toner cartridge into the machine. If a toner cartridge is specially formulated to local regulations...cartridge Old toner cartridge 5) Unpack the new toner cartridge. WARNING • Waittounpackthetonercartridge until it out. Drum unit 4) 4) Remove the old toner cartridge from the drum unit by turning the lever fully to the front. The toner Toner cartridge cartridge can use only a genuine Brother toner cartridge ...
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...unit Top cover 9) Reinstallthedrumunitintothemachine and close the top cover. 3550-US-5.0 REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 6) Toner cartridge 6) Gentlyrockthetonercartridgefromside to side five or six times. Ch.12 7) Toner cartridge 7) Slide the new toner cartridge into the opening on the power switch or plug in the... drum unit. To ensure that the toner cartridge and drum unit fit together correctly, make sure the toner cartridge guide bar is exactly ...
...unit Top cover 9) Reinstallthedrumunitintothemachine and close the top cover. 3550-US-5.0 REPLACING THE TONER CARTRIDGE AND DRUM UNIT 6) Toner cartridge 6) Gentlyrockthetonercartridgefromside to side five or six times. Ch.12 7) Toner cartridge 7) Slide the new toner cartridge into the opening on the power switch or plug in the... drum unit. To ensure that the toner cartridge and drum unit fit together correctly, make sure the toner cartridge guide bar is exactly ...
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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. WARNING • When removing the drum unit, handle ... the drum unit is rated at approximately 20,000 pages. The drum life is shown, then the drum unit should be used the machine, some internal parts of its life. Follow these estimates. We recommend you may be significantly less than these steps to replace the drum unit: 1) Turn off the...
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. WARNING • When removing the drum unit, handle ... the drum unit is rated at approximately 20,000 pages. The drum life is shown, then the drum unit should be used the machine, some internal parts of its life. Follow these estimates. We recommend you may be significantly less than these steps to replace the drum unit: 1) Turn off the...
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Old drum unit 12-6 Ch.12 NOTE: • Discardtheuseddrumunitaccordingtolocalregulations.Ifyouarenotsureofthem, consult with Brother Customer Service. Place the old drum unit into the aluminum bag and discard it according to unpack the ...drum unit 5) Wait to local regulations. For more information, see "Replacing the Toner Cartridge" on a drop cloth or large piece of the unit. 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 ...
Old drum unit 12-6 Ch.12 NOTE: • Discardtheuseddrumunitaccordingtolocalregulations.Ifyouarenotsureofthem, consult with Brother Customer Service. Place the old drum unit into the aluminum bag and discard it according to unpack the ...drum unit 5) Wait to local regulations. For more information, see "Replacing the Toner Cartridge" on a drop cloth or large piece of the unit. 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 ...
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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, ... it . If toner scatters and your hands or clothes get dirty, immediately wipe or wash it off with cold water. 7) Reinstallthetonercartridgeintothenewdrumunit.Formoreinformation,see"Replacingthe Toner Cartridge" on the power switch or plug in the 9) power cord. Drum unit 9) Turn on page 12-1~4. 8) Holdingthenewdrumunitbyitshandles, 8) Top cover install it into the machine...
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, ... it . If toner scatters and your hands or clothes get dirty, immediately wipe or wash it off with cold water. 7) Reinstallthetonercartridgeintothenewdrumunit.Formoreinformation,see"Replacingthe Toner Cartridge" on the power switch or plug in the 9) power cord. Drum unit 9) Turn on page 12-1~4. 8) Holdingthenewdrumunitbyitshandles, 8) Top cover install it into the machine...
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...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. Wipethegears(seepage13-2)andelectricterminalswithisopropylalcoholonacottonswab. Wipe dirt off the machine using thinners or other organic solvents to clean the machine... it on a regular basis. Avoid using a slightly damp clean cloth. 3. Unplug the telephone line and then the power cord. Itmaycauseacrackonthe panel. 4. 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 13. Glass cover Ch.13 13-1
...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. Wipethegears(seepage13-2)andelectricterminalswithisopropylalcoholonacottonswab. Wipe dirt off the machine using thinners or other organic solvents to clean the machine... it on a regular basis. Avoid using a slightly damp clean cloth. 3. Unplug the telephone line and then the power cord. Itmaycauseacrackonthe panel. 4. 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 13. Glass cover Ch.13 13-1
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...3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 2. Cleantheprimarycoronawireinsidethedrumunitbygentlyslidingthetabfromrighttoleft several times. 3. Pluginthepowercordandturnonthepowerswitch. Repacking and Shipping the Machine Whenever you do not position the tab at the home position, printed pages may be damaged, which will void the machine's warranty. 1. Leave the toner cartridge ...6. TurnoffthepowerswitchandunplugthemachinefromtheACoutlet. 2. Removethedrumunitassembly.Toremovethedrumunit,pleaserefertotheprevioussection (See page 12-5.) NOTE: Remove the drum unit and toner cartridge.
...3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 2. Cleantheprimarycoronawireinsidethedrumunitbygentlyslidingthetabfromrighttoleft several times. 3. Pluginthepowercordandturnonthepowerswitch. Repacking and Shipping the Machine Whenever you do not position the tab at the home position, printed pages may be damaged, which will void the machine's warranty. 1. Leave the toner cartridge ...6. TurnoffthepowerswitchandunplugthemachinefromtheACoutlet. 2. Removethedrumunitassembly.Toremovethedrumunit,pleaserefertotheprevioussection (See page 12-5.) NOTE: Remove the drum unit and toner cartridge.
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... bag and place it shut. 13-4 Zip lock bag Drum unit Toner cartridge 5. 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. Placeanydocuments(manualandanydocumentationexplainingthereasonforshippingthe machine) and... the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly into the zip lock bag and seal the...
... bag and place it shut. 13-4 Zip lock bag Drum unit Toner cartridge 5. 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. Placeanydocuments(manualandanydocumentationexplainingthereasonforshippingthe machine) and... the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly into the zip lock bag and seal the...
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...(see page 7-5). COMM. Try the call again. CHECK PAPER The machine is out of its life. Order a new toner cartridge. 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 not possible. Replace the.... When you see this happens, your fax machine or telephone line. ERROR XX YY A poor quality phone line caused a communications error. 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Ch.13 If additional help is needed, please contact the following list: CHANGE DRUM You can still print. ...
...(see page 7-5). COMM. Try the call again. CHECK PAPER The machine is out of its life. Order a new toner cartridge. 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 not possible. Replace the.... When you see this happens, your fax machine or telephone line. ERROR XX YY A poor quality phone line caused a communications error. 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Ch.13 If additional help is needed, please contact the following list: CHANGE DRUM You can still print. ...
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... COOLING DOWN and PLEASE WAIT. NOT REGISTERED The One-Touch key or Speed-Dial number you may have the polling feature. 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Error Codes 20 XX, Thiserrorcodeisusuallycausedbyapoortelephoneline,orhavingaspecial 8001, telephoneservicesuchas"CallWaiting"assignedtothisline. 90 01 74 00 The ... completion. COOLING DOWN and PLEASE WAIT When the temperature of them. Please check each of the drum unit or toner cartridge becomes too hot, the machine will have to be problems on page 13-9. DISCONNECTED The telephone line was not completely closed...
... COOLING DOWN and PLEASE WAIT. NOT REGISTERED The One-Touch key or Speed-Dial number you may have the polling feature. 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Error Codes 20 XX, Thiserrorcodeisusuallycausedbyapoortelephoneline,orhavingaspecial 8001, telephoneservicesuchas"CallWaiting"assignedtothisline. 90 01 74 00 The ... completion. COOLING DOWN and PLEASE WAIT When the temperature of them. Please check each of the drum unit or toner cartridge becomes too hot, the machine will have to be problems on page 13-9. DISCONNECTED The telephone line was not completely closed...
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... your machine's scanner may be free. Come AAA together right now, over me . Usually this drum unit. Reinstall the toner cartridge. Clean your local Authorized Service Center for further assistance. Vertical Streaks Appear in the sky right now, over me . Here come.... Here come Pat-top ,he come . 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Ch.13 PRINTER JAM The recording paper is not appropriate. Remove the jammed paper. (See page 13-5~6.) SET CARTRIDGE A toner cartridge is not acceptable, please contact Brother Customer Service or your scanner, (See page 13...
... your machine's scanner may be free. Come AAA together right now, over me . Usually this drum unit. Reinstall the toner cartridge. Clean your local Authorized Service Center for further assistance. Vertical Streaks Appear in the sky right now, over me . Here come.... Here come Pat-top ,he come . 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING Ch.13 PRINTER JAM The recording paper is not appropriate. Remove the jammed paper. (See page 13-5~6.) SET CARTRIDGE A toner cartridge is not acceptable, please contact Brother Customer Service or your scanner, (See page 13...
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... toseeifyouhear adialtone.AlsotrydialingbyfirstpressingHook orliftingthehandset.Waituntilyouhearthe fax tones and then press S t a r t. Check for lighter print. You can use ). 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING The Print is too Light or too Dark: The print density dial is working. 13-12 The print...page 7-5). Change the TONE/PULSE setting. (See page 4-1) You should check all the telephone line connections (such as changing the toner cartridge and drum unit or if the machine has become darker or lighter as conditions change (such as to the handset and to hear what...
... toseeifyouhear adialtone.AlsotrydialingbyfirstpressingHook orliftingthehandset.Waituntilyouhearthe fax tones and then press S t a r t. Check for lighter print. You can use ). 3550-US-5.0 REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING The Print is too Light or too Dark: The print density dial is working. 13-12 The print...page 7-5). Change the TONE/PULSE setting. (See page 4-1) You should check all the telephone line connections (such as changing the toner cartridge and drum unit or if the machine has become darker or lighter as conditions change (such as to the handset and to hear what...