Users Manual - English
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... call 1-800-521-2846. Brother reserves the right to supply refurbished or remanufactured replacement parts provided that the replacement parts conform to the manufacturer's specifications for consumable items, such as Print Heads, Toner, Drums, Ink Cartridges, Print Cartridges, Refill Ribbons, Therma PLUS... copy of the accompanying product (referred to in the materials, workmanship or Year 2000 compliance of your Brother Authorized Service Center, call Brother Customer Service and if the representative cannot correct the product's malfunction over the telephone and you elect the...
... call 1-800-521-2846. Brother reserves the right to supply refurbished or remanufactured replacement parts provided that the replacement parts conform to the manufacturer's specifications for consumable items, such as Print Heads, Toner, Drums, Ink Cartridges, Print Cartridges, Refill Ribbons, Therma PLUS... copy of the accompanying product (referred to in the materials, workmanship or Year 2000 compliance of your Brother Authorized Service Center, call Brother Customer Service and if the representative cannot correct the product's malfunction over the telephone and you elect the...
Users Manual - English
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... to your print head resulting from packing without limitation, print cartridges, print head, toner and drum) or damage caused by the end user/purchaser of the possibility of such damages. BROTHER FACSIMILE MACHINE LIMITED WARRANTY (For Canada Only) Pursuant to this limited warranty of 1 year from the date of purchase for labour and parts, Brother International Corporation (Canada...
... to your print head resulting from packing without limitation, print cartridges, print head, toner and drum) or damage caused by the end user/purchaser of the possibility of such damages. BROTHER FACSIMILE MACHINE LIMITED WARRANTY (For Canada Only) Pursuant to this limited warranty of 1 year from the date of purchase for labour and parts, Brother International Corporation (Canada...
Users Manual - English
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...Settings 12-7 Copy Quality 12-8 Color Adjustment 12-8 Copy Contrast 12-8 Legal Limitations 12-9 Using FAX-1800C as a Printer 13-1 Download the Printer Driver from the Brother Web Site ........ 13-1 Important ...International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement 14-3 Important Safety Instructions 14-4 Trademarks 14-5 Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance 15-1 Troubleshooting 15-1 Error Messages 15-1 Original Jam 15-3 Printer Jam or Paper Jam 15-4 If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Fax Machine..... 15-7 How to Improve Print Quality 15-9 Cleaning the Print Head 15-9 Print...
...Settings 12-7 Copy Quality 12-8 Color Adjustment 12-8 Copy Contrast 12-8 Legal Limitations 12-9 Using FAX-1800C as a Printer 13-1 Download the Printer Driver from the Brother Web Site ........ 13-1 Important ...International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement 14-3 Important Safety Instructions 14-4 Trademarks 14-5 Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance 15-1 Troubleshooting 15-1 Error Messages 15-1 Original Jam 15-3 Printer Jam or Paper Jam 15-4 If You Are Having Difficulty with Your Fax Machine..... 15-7 How to Improve Print Quality 15-9 Cleaning the Print Head 15-9 Print...
Users Manual - English
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...). The # key lets you dial telephone and fax numbers without lifting the handset. -OR- Color Copy Makes a full-color copy. Also, accesses the Reports menu when you press this key while holding down Shift. FAX-1800C Control Panel Overview 2 1 12 11 3 4 56 7 89 10 1 Liquid Crystal Display ...(LCD) The LCD displays messages to help you set up and operate your fax machine. 2 Shift Accesses the second number stored on hold. 6 Ink/Reports Cleans the ink print heads and replaces an...
...). The # key lets you dial telephone and fax numbers without lifting the handset. -OR- Color Copy Makes a full-color copy. Also, accesses the Reports menu when you press this key while holding down Shift. FAX-1800C Control Panel Overview 2 1 12 11 3 4 56 7 89 10 1 Liquid Crystal Display ...(LCD) The LCD displays messages to help you set up and operate your fax machine. 2 Shift Accesses the second number stored on hold. 6 Ink/Reports Cleans the ink print heads and replaces an...
Users Manual - English
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Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the jack on the fax machine and the other end to the multi-purpose sheet feeder. Caution Operating the fax machine before you install the ink cartridges will permanently damage the print head. Power Cord Telephone Line Cord 4 Attach the paper wire extension to a modular wall jack. Paper Wire Extension 2-5 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 3 Connect the telephone line cord.
Connect one end of the telephone line cord to the jack on the fax machine and the other end to the multi-purpose sheet feeder. Caution Operating the fax machine before you install the ink cartridges will permanently damage the print head. Power Cord Telephone Line Cord 4 Attach the paper wire extension to a modular wall jack. Paper Wire Extension 2-5 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 3 Connect the telephone line cord.
Users Manual - English
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Top Cover Control Panel Cover 3 Remove the protective blue tape from the colored ink cartridge covers. After a few seconds, the print head will move left to its replacement position. Protective Blue Tape 2-9 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS The LCD shows: CHECK CARTRIDGE 2 Open the control panel cover by pulling it toward the back (2). Installing the Ink Cartridges 1 Check that you (1), and then lift the top cover toward you turned on the power (by plugging in the power cord).
Top Cover Control Panel Cover 3 Remove the protective blue tape from the colored ink cartridge covers. After a few seconds, the print head will move left to its replacement position. Protective Blue Tape 2-9 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS The LCD shows: CHECK CARTRIDGE 2 Open the control panel cover by pulling it toward the back (2). Installing the Ink Cartridges 1 Check that you (1), and then lift the top cover toward you turned on the power (by plugging in the power cord).
Users Manual - English
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... reduce the ink quantity and the fax machine will not know the quantity of installation. The fax machine starts printing the Print Quality Check Sheet (only during initial ink cartridge installation). Use only genuine Brother ink cartridges. A S S E M B L Y A N D C O N N E C T I DO NOT shake the ink cartridges. I DO...such damage will not be covered by installing an ink cartridge in the wrong color position, you must clean the print head several times after you do not need to the print head in the fax machine and use refilled cartridges and using incompatible inks may ...
... reduce the ink quantity and the fax machine will not know the quantity of installation. The fax machine starts printing the Print Quality Check Sheet (only during initial ink cartridge installation). Use only genuine Brother ink cartridges. A S S E M B L Y A N D C O N N E C T I DO NOT shake the ink cartridges. I DO...such damage will not be covered by installing an ink cartridge in the wrong color position, you must clean the print head several times after you do not need to the print head in the fax machine and use refilled cartridges and using incompatible inks may ...
Users Manual - English
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... the level of an incoming fax to protect the print heads; FOR YOUR INFORMATION If one or more ink cartridges are empty, the fax machine will stop printing to a fixed percentage, regardless of the size of paper, it stops printing and receives faxes into memory also. black & white...size of reduction for you. 1 Press Menu/Set, 2, 1, 5. 5.AUTO REDUCTION 2 Use or to print the faxes from memory. The FAX-1800C's "handshake" will be sent as black & white. Note If incoming faxes show that color faxes be received into memory. 1 Press Menu/Set, 2, 1, 3. 2 Use or to select ON, ...
... the level of an incoming fax to protect the print heads; FOR YOUR INFORMATION If one or more ink cartridges are empty, the fax machine will stop printing to a fixed percentage, regardless of the size of paper, it stops printing and receives faxes into memory also. black & white...size of reduction for you. 1 Press Menu/Set, 2, 1, 5. 5.AUTO REDUCTION 2 Use or to print the faxes from memory. The FAX-1800C's "handshake" will be sent as black & white. Note If incoming faxes show that color faxes be received into memory. 1 Press Menu/Set, 2, 1, 3. 2 Use or to select ON, ...
Users Manual - English
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...displays an error message. In USA: 1-800-521-2846 In Canada: 1-800-681-9838 1-514-685-5381 In Montreal Or, visit us at: http://solutions.brother.com ERROR MESSAGES ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE ACTION CHECK CARTRIDGE An ink cartridge is not closed completely. DISCONNECTED The other party or other party's polling setup... must be made from within that is out of paper, and then press Black Fax Start. Reload the correct size of paper. HIGH TEMPERATURE The print head detects high temperature. ERROR Poor phone line quality caused a communication error. Calls must call .
...displays an error message. In USA: 1-800-521-2846 In Canada: 1-800-681-9838 1-514-685-5381 In Montreal Or, visit us at: http://solutions.brother.com ERROR MESSAGES ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE ACTION CHECK CARTRIDGE An ink cartridge is not closed completely. DISCONNECTED The other party or other party's polling setup... must be made from within that is out of paper, and then press Black Fax Start. Reload the correct size of paper. HIGH TEMPERATURE The print head detects high temperature. ERROR Poor phone line quality caused a communication error. Calls must call .
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...print head. This cleaning process uses up the Speed Dial number. See page 15-16. Use the fax machine in a warm room or raise the temperature. XX Call Brother Customer Service. See page 15-4. 15 - 2 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E if the sending machine has the feature to convert it, the color...in the fax machine. INK EMPTY & FAX IN MEMORY Fax machine can press Ink to perform scan operations; LOW TEMPERATURE The print head detects low temperature. In USA: 1-800-284-4329 In Canada: 1-800-853-6660 In Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 NEAR ...
...print head. This cleaning process uses up the Speed Dial number. See page 15-16. Use the fax machine in a warm room or raise the temperature. XX Call Brother Customer Service. See page 15-4. 15 - 2 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E if the sending machine has the feature to convert it, the color...in the fax machine. INK EMPTY & FAX IN MEMORY Fax machine can press Ink to perform scan operations; LOW TEMPERATURE The print head detects low temperature. In USA: 1-800-284-4329 In Canada: 1-800-853-6660 In Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 NEAR ...
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T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E 15 - 5 Paper is jammed inside the front of the fax machine. 1 Pull the paper toward the back. 2 Remove the jammed paper. Paper is jammed inside the fax machine. 1 Open the control panel cover by lifting it toward you, and then lift the top cover toward you can move the Print Head to remove the paper. 3 Close the control panel cover and top cover. Note If the jammed paper is under the Print Head, unplug the fax machine, and then you .
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E 15 - 5 Paper is jammed inside the front of the fax machine. 1 Pull the paper toward the back. 2 Remove the jammed paper. Paper is jammed inside the fax machine. 1 Open the control panel cover by lifting it toward you, and then lift the top cover toward you can move the Print Head to remove the paper. 3 Close the control panel cover and top cover. Note If the jammed paper is under the Print Head, unplug the fax machine, and then you .
Users Manual - English
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...), 1-800-853-6660 (in Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (in the EXT jack. If you clean the print heads five times and the print has not improved, call Brother Customer Service at the Bottom of Sentences Are Cut Off If your ink cartridges are using plain paper, try using recommended...6464 (in Text or Graphics Clean the print head (See Cleaning the Print Head, page 15-9.). Poor Quality Print If you probably had a bad connection, with your fax machine is dry. Don't handle the paper until the ink is between 68°F to send the color fax again. (See Replacing the Ink Cartridges...
...), 1-800-853-6660 (in Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (in the EXT jack. If you clean the print heads five times and the print has not improved, call Brother Customer Service at the Bottom of Sentences Are Cut Off If your ink cartridges are using plain paper, try using recommended...6464 (in Text or Graphics Clean the print head (See Cleaning the Print Head, page 15-9.). Poor Quality Print If you probably had a bad connection, with your fax machine is dry. Don't handle the paper until the ink is between 68°F to send the color fax again. (See Replacing the Ink Cartridges...
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... the quality and alignment are two print heads; STEP A: Color Block Quality Check The LCD shows: IS STEP "A" OK? 1.YES 2.NO T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E 15 - 9 The fax machine will go back online automatically. When cleaning is not satisfactory, you clean the print head at least five times and the print has not improved, call Brother Customer Service for assistance at...
... the quality and alignment are two print heads; STEP A: Color Block Quality Check The LCD shows: IS STEP "A" OK? 1.YES 2.NO T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E 15 - 9 The fax machine will go back online automatically. When cleaning is not satisfactory, you clean the print head at least five times and the print has not improved, call Brother Customer Service for assistance at...
Users Manual - English
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..., repeat the cleaning and test print procedures at least five times. If ink is clogged the printed sample looks like this Print Quality Check Sheet, repeat the cleaning and test print procedures at least five times for the clogged color. (Perhaps the ink cartridge was in Montreal). When an ink head nozzle is still missing after...
..., repeat the cleaning and test print procedures at least five times. If ink is clogged the printed sample looks like this Print Quality Check Sheet, repeat the cleaning and test print procedures at least five times for the clogged color. (Perhaps the ink cartridge was in Montreal). When an ink head nozzle is still missing after...
Users Manual - English
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Packing and Shipping the Fax Machine Whenever you are packing the machine for the Brother Exchange Service, keep these items and return only the machine. 15 - 12 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E...tray, document support, document wire extension, handset and handset curled cord. Caution Do not unplug the fax machine after a print job until they click into place. To attach the white shipping cover Caution Damage to your warranty. 1 First, remove ... close the top cover and control panel cover until you could void your print head resulting from machine.
Packing and Shipping the Fax Machine Whenever you are packing the machine for the Brother Exchange Service, keep these items and return only the machine. 15 - 12 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E...tray, document support, document wire extension, handset and handset curled cord. Caution Do not unplug the fax machine after a print job until they click into place. To attach the white shipping cover Caution Damage to your warranty. 1 First, remove ... close the top cover and control panel cover until you could void your print head resulting from machine.
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... you still cannot solve a problem with soap or detergent immediately. I Once you start printing (after you take off the sealing tape. I If you install an ink cartridge in the wrong color position, you must clean the print head several times before you open an ink cartridge, install it may reduce the ink quantity... them. If you do so, it in the cartridge. I If ink stains your body or clothing, wash with your fax machine, call Brother Customer Service (See Brother Numbers, page i). 15 - 18 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I DO ...
... you still cannot solve a problem with soap or detergent immediately. I Once you start printing (after you take off the sealing tape. I If you install an ink cartridge in the wrong color position, you must clean the print head several times before you open an ink cartridge, install it may reduce the ink quantity... them. If you do so, it in the cartridge. I If ink stains your body or clothing, wash with your fax machine, call Brother Customer Service (See Brother Numbers, page i). 15 - 18 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I DO ...
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Approximately 50 sheets of 20 lb (75 g/m2) plain paper. Print Media Paper Input Paper Output Automatic loading from the Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder I Paper type: Plain paper, inkjet paper (coated paper), glossy paper, transparencies and envelopes I Paper size: A4, Letter, Legal Width 3.5-8.5"...Maximum feeder capacity: Approx. 100 sheets of plain paper (Face up print delivery to the paper output tray) We recommend that you remove printed sheets from the two print heads. Consumable Items Ink Black and 3 individual color ink cartridges separate from the paper output tray immediately after...
Approximately 50 sheets of 20 lb (75 g/m2) plain paper. Print Media Paper Input Paper Output Automatic loading from the Multi-Purpose Sheet Feeder I Paper type: Plain paper, inkjet paper (coated paper), glossy paper, transparencies and envelopes I Paper size: A4, Letter, Legal Width 3.5-8.5"...Maximum feeder capacity: Approx. 100 sheets of plain paper (Face up print delivery to the paper output tray) We recommend that you remove printed sheets from the two print heads. Consumable Items Ink Black and 3 individual color ink cartridges separate from the paper output tray immediately after...
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.... RX means Receive. fax tones The signals sent by answering it is used for Color Faxes) You can print stored faxes later, or retrieve them from another location using Fax Forwarding, Paging, or... an error. Fax Storage (Not Available for small print and graphs. Fine resolution 196 × 203 dpi. Ink button Cleans the print head and/or resets the ink dot counter after replacing ...automatically printed Activity Reports. You can print Activity Reports on an existing phone line. Menu Mode The programming mode for changing the settings for copying and faxing photographs. The Brother fax ...
.... RX means Receive. fax tones The signals sent by answering it is used for Color Faxes) You can print stored faxes later, or retrieve them from another location using Fax Forwarding, Paging, or... an error. Fax Storage (Not Available for small print and graphs. Fine resolution 196 × 203 dpi. Ink button Cleans the print head and/or resets the ink dot counter after replacing ...automatically printed Activity Reports. You can print Activity Reports on an existing phone line. Menu Mode The programming mode for changing the settings for copying and faxing photographs. The Brother fax ...
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...Brother accessories and supplies ii Brother numbers i Customer Service i fax-back system i Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) i test sheet, sending 1-2 C CALL PICKUP 9-3 Caller ID 9-3, 9-4 canceling Fax Forwarding 10-4 fax jobs in memory 6-7 jobs awaiting redial 7-6 Paging 10-4 scheduled jobs 6-7 cleaning cycle 2-12 print head... 15-9 printer platen 15-15 scanner 15-15 CNG tones 1-5 connecting 2-1 control panel, overview 1-3 copy brightness 12-4 color adjustment 12-8 contrast 12-8 default settings 12-7 enlarging 12-5 ...
...Brother accessories and supplies ii Brother numbers i Customer Service i fax-back system i Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) i test sheet, sending 1-2 C CALL PICKUP 9-3 Caller ID 9-3, 9-4 canceling Fax Forwarding 10-4 fax jobs in memory 6-7 jobs awaiting redial 7-6 Paging 10-4 scheduled jobs 6-7 cleaning cycle 2-12 print head... 15-9 printer platen 15-15 scanner 15-15 CNG tones 1-5 connecting 2-1 control panel, overview 1-3 copy brightness 12-4 color adjustment 12-8 contrast 12-8 default settings 12-7 enlarging 12-5 ...
Quick Setup Guide - English
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... that will move left to Step 9 "Check Color Block Quality and Alignment". 9 Check Color Block Quality and Alignment The FAX starts printing the PRINT QUALITY CHECK SHEET (only during initial ink cartridge installation). F. Match the colors of the test print that most closely matches the 0 sample (1-8). 1200DPI...(NO) to peel the tape in this order: Black, Cyan, Yellow, Magenta. The LCD shows: CHECK CARTRIDGE B. You will enter a "head cleaning" cycle for future transportation. E. G. First, gently insert the Black ink cartridge, and then press the cover down . • Do ...
... that will move left to Step 9 "Check Color Block Quality and Alignment". 9 Check Color Block Quality and Alignment The FAX starts printing the PRINT QUALITY CHECK SHEET (only during initial ink cartridge installation). F. Match the colors of the test print that most closely matches the 0 sample (1-8). 1200DPI...(NO) to peel the tape in this order: Black, Cyan, Yellow, Magenta. The LCD shows: CHECK CARTRIDGE B. You will enter a "head cleaning" cycle for future transportation. E. G. First, gently insert the Black ink cartridge, and then press the cover down . • Do ...