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...888-879-3232 (voice) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) http://www.brothermall.com In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER (voice) Description Ink Cartridge Ink Cartridge(blue) Ink Cartridge(red) Ink Cartridge Telephone Line Cord Telephone Handset Handset Curled Cord ADF Document Support ADF Document Output Support Output Paper Support...up to 400 pages) LC31Y (Prints up to 400 pages) LG3077001 LE0446011 (Only for FAX-1820C) LE6681001 (Only for FAX-1820C) LE6396002 (FAX-1820C) LE6396003 (MFC-3220C) LE3305001 LE9840002 (FAX-1820C) LE9840001 (MFC-3220C) QPD120 FX120 LE9859001 (English for USA and Canada) LF4002001 (French For...
...888-879-3232 (voice) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) http://www.brothermall.com In Canada: 1-877-BROTHER (voice) Description Ink Cartridge Ink Cartridge(blue) Ink Cartridge(red) Ink Cartridge Telephone Line Cord Telephone Handset Handset Curled Cord ADF Document Support ADF Document Output Support Output Paper Support...up to 400 pages) LC31Y (Prints up to 400 pages) LG3077001 LE0446011 (Only for FAX-1820C) LE6681001 (Only for FAX-1820C) LE6396002 (FAX-1820C) LE6396003 (MFC-3220C) LE3305001 LE9840002 (FAX-1820C) LE9840001 (MFC-3220C) QPD120 FX120 LE9859001 (English for USA and Canada) LF4002001 (French For...
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...or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items is eligible for the cost of shipping, packing product, and insurance (if you desire). Supply Brother or the Brother Authorized Service Center with a photocopy of your dated bill of sale showing that this Product was used in the United States.... Accessory Items include but are not limited to print heads, toner, drums, ink cartridges, print cartridges, refill ribbons, therma PLUS paper and thermal paper. • Except as otherwise provided herein, Brother warrants that expired in accordance with this Product (including but not limited to ...
...or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items is eligible for the cost of shipping, packing product, and insurance (if you desire). Supply Brother or the Brother Authorized Service Center with a photocopy of your dated bill of sale showing that this Product was used in the United States.... Accessory Items include but are not limited to print heads, toner, drums, ink cartridges, print cartridges, refill ribbons, therma PLUS paper and thermal paper. • Except as otherwise provided herein, Brother warrants that expired in accordance with this Product (including but not limited to ...
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...WARRANTY (Canada only) Pursuant to this limited warranty of 1 year from the date of purchase for labour and parts, Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. ("Brother"), or its Authorized Service Centers, Distributors, Dealers, Agents or employees, shall create another warranty or modify this MFC/...Limited Warranty does not include cleaning, consumables (including, without the ink cartridges will VOID the Warranty. (Refer to your User's Guide for proper packaging.) For ink-jet products: Do not remove the ink cartridges during shipping will cause severe damage to the MFC/Facsimile ...
...WARRANTY (Canada only) Pursuant to this limited warranty of 1 year from the date of purchase for labour and parts, Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. ("Brother"), or its Authorized Service Centers, Distributors, Dealers, Agents or employees, shall create another warranty or modify this MFC/...Limited Warranty does not include cleaning, consumables (including, without the ink cartridges will VOID the Warranty. (Refer to your User's Guide for proper packaging.) For ink-jet products: Do not remove the ink cartridges during shipping will cause severe damage to the MFC/Facsimile ...
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Color Adjustment 10-13 Legal limitations 10-14 11 Important information ... Declaration of Conformity (USA only 11-3 Important 11-4 Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada only 11-4 LAN connection 11-4 International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement....11-4 Important safety instructions 11-5 Trademarks 11-7 12 Troubleshooting and routine maintenance 12-1 Troubleshooting...improve print quality 12-11 Cleaning the print head 12-11 Print Quality Check 12-11 Checking the ink volume 12-14 Packing and shipping the machine 12-15 Routine maintenance 12-18 Cleaning the scanner 12...
Color Adjustment 10-13 Legal limitations 10-14 11 Important information ... Declaration of Conformity (USA only 11-3 Important 11-4 Industry Canada Compliance Statement (Canada only 11-4 LAN connection 11-4 International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement....11-4 Important safety instructions 11-5 Trademarks 11-7 12 Troubleshooting and routine maintenance 12-1 Troubleshooting...improve print quality 12-11 Cleaning the print head 12-11 Print Quality Check 12-11 Checking the ink volume 12-14 Packing and shipping the machine 12-15 Routine maintenance 12-18 Cleaning the scanner 12...
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...1820C only) Lets you called. Also for MFC models, lets you start a scanning operation. (Color or mono, depending on the scanning setting on your settings in the machine. Also for MFC models, lets you start a scanning operation. (Color... Menu to program and store your PC) Color Start Lets you start sending faxes or making copies in full color. Lets you want to make sure a fax... machine answers, and then press Black Start or Color Start. Fax Resolution Sets the resolution when you ...the Shift key. 2 Shift (FAX-1820C only) To access memory locations 6 through 10 in the One-Touch keys, or ...
...1820C only) Lets you called. Also for MFC models, lets you start a scanning operation. (Color or mono, depending on the scanning setting on your settings in the machine. Also for MFC models, lets you start a scanning operation. (Color... Menu to program and store your PC) Color Start Lets you start sending faxes or making copies in full color. Lets you want to make sure a fax... machine answers, and then press Black Start or Color Start. Fax Resolution Sets the resolution when you ...the Shift key. 2 Shift (FAX-1820C only) To access memory locations 6 through 10 in the One-Touch keys, or ...
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...- 5 A Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Displays messages on the screen to help you clean the print heads, replace an ink cartridge and check the available ink volume. B Ink/Reports (FAX-1820C only) Lets you access Copy mode. or Press to a menu selection. Copy Lets you clean the print heads, replace ...an ink cartridge and check the available ink volume. -OR- Lets you access the Reports menu by pressing # and a two...
...- 5 A Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Displays messages on the screen to help you clean the print heads, replace an ink cartridge and check the available ink volume. B Ink/Reports (FAX-1820C only) Lets you access Copy mode. or Press to a menu selection. Copy Lets you clean the print heads, replace ...an ink cartridge and check the available ink volume. -OR- Lets you access the Reports menu by pressing # and a two...
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Make sure originals written with staples, paper clips, paste or tape attached. Use standard (20 lb2) paper when using the ADF. DO NOT pull on the original while it is in the ADF as shown: Approx. 1/2 inch DO NOT use cardboard, newspaper or fabric. DO NOT use curled, wrinkled, folded, or ripped paper, or paper with ink are completely dry. Fan the paper, and then stagger the pages in progress. 2 - 2 LOADING ORIGINALS AND PAPER ■ The automatic document feeder (ADF) can hold up to 20 pages, feeding each one individually through the machine.
Make sure originals written with staples, paper clips, paste or tape attached. Use standard (20 lb2) paper when using the ADF. DO NOT pull on the original while it is in the ADF as shown: Approx. 1/2 inch DO NOT use cardboard, newspaper or fabric. DO NOT use curled, wrinkled, folded, or ripped paper, or paper with ink are completely dry. Fan the paper, and then stagger the pages in progress. 2 - 2 LOADING ORIGINALS AND PAPER ■ The automatic document feeder (ADF) can hold up to 20 pages, feeding each one individually through the machine.
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... to change the type of paper you load in the front of the machine. Press Menu/Set. The print quality of black ink varies depending on the paper tray in the machine, you are using . Press Menu/Set. 3 Press Stop/Exit. Setting the...to select Plain, Inkjet, Glossy or Transprncy. 2.Paper Type Press Menu/Set. 3 If you select Glossy:4-Color. Black ink is used when you selected Glossy, press or to select Glossy:4-Color or Glossy:3-Color. When you are using repels the black ink, select Glossy:3-Color, which simulates black ink by combining the three ink colors. 4 Press Stop...
... to change the type of paper you load in the front of the machine. Press Menu/Set. The print quality of black ink varies depending on the paper tray in the machine, you are using . Press Menu/Set. 3 Press Stop/Exit. Setting the...to select Plain, Inkjet, Glossy or Transprncy. 2.Paper Type Press Menu/Set. 3 If you select Glossy:4-Color. Black ink is used when you selected Glossy, press or to select Glossy:4-Color or Glossy:3-Color. When you are using repels the black ink, select Glossy:3-Color, which simulates black ink by combining the three ink colors. 4 Press Stop...
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Your machine will not work when it is Off. If you turn this setting to select On (or 6.On/Off Setting Off). 3 Press Menu/Set. 4 - 11 GETTING STARTED The default setting is switched Off, but it will purge the ink head periodically. On/Off Setting You can receive faxes or calls even when the machine is switched Off. 1 Press Menu/Set, 1, 6. 2 Press or to On, you can customize the machine's On/Off key.
Your machine will not work when it is Off. If you turn this setting to select On (or 6.On/Off Setting Off). 3 Press Menu/Set. 4 - 11 GETTING STARTED The default setting is switched Off, but it will purge the ink head periodically. On/Off Setting You can receive faxes or calls even when the machine is switched Off. 1 Press Menu/Set, 1, 6. 2 Press or to On, you can customize the machine's On/Off key.
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To print a report 1 Press Ink/Reports key with Shift key. 2 Press or to print. Enter the number of the report you want to select the report you can see at-a-glance how to quickly program your settings. PRINTING REPORTS 9 - 3 Printing reports (FAX-1820C only) Five reports are available: 1.Help List 2.Quick-Dial 3.Fax...
To print a report 1 Press Ink/Reports key with Shift key. 2 Press or to print. Enter the number of the report you want to select the report you can see at-a-glance how to quickly program your settings. PRINTING REPORTS 9 - 3 Printing reports (FAX-1820C only) Five reports are available: 1.Help List 2.Quick-Dial 3.Fax...
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Fast copy speed and lowest ink consumption. BEST uses the highest resolution and slowest speed. 1 Press (Copy) to illuminate it in green. 2 Load your original. (See Load originals on page 2-1.) 3 Use ... this mode to choose the copy quality (Fast, Normal or Best). Quality You can select the copy quality. Press Menu/Set. 6 Press Black Start or Color Start. -OR- Use FAST to save time (original to be proof-read, large originals or many copies). The default setting is Normal.
Fast copy speed and lowest ink consumption. BEST uses the highest resolution and slowest speed. 1 Press (Copy) to illuminate it in green. 2 Load your original. (See Load originals on page 2-1.) 3 Use ... this mode to choose the copy quality (Fast, Normal or Best). Quality You can select the copy quality. Press Menu/Set. 6 Press Black Start or Color Start. -OR- Use FAST to save time (original to be proof-read, large originals or many copies). The default setting is Normal.
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... MAKING COPIES 10 - 7 If the glossy paper you are using repels the black ink, select Glossy:3-Color, which simulates black ink by combining the three ink colors. 7 Press Color Start or Black Start. -OR- The print quality of black ink depends on the type of paper you are using to get the best print quality... media that you want (up to 99). 4 Press Options and or to select the type of glossy paper you are using (Plain, Inkjet, Glossy or Transparency). Paper Type You can change the paper type only for more settings. Select the type of copies you are using .
... MAKING COPIES 10 - 7 If the glossy paper you are using repels the black ink, select Glossy:3-Color, which simulates black ink by combining the three ink colors. 7 Press Color Start or Black Start. -OR- The print quality of black ink depends on the type of paper you are using to get the best print quality... media that you want (up to 99). 4 Press Options and or to select the type of glossy paper you are using (Plain, Inkjet, Glossy or Transparency). Paper Type You can change the paper type only for more settings. Select the type of copies you are using .
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... MESSAGE CAUSE Check Cartridge An ink cartridge is not closed completely. ACTION Take out the ink cartridge and put it in again seating it properly. (See Replacing the ink cartridges on page 12-20.)... or top cover is not properly installed. Add paper, and then press Black Start or Color Start. Comm.Error Poor phone line quality caused a communication error. Reload the correct size ... AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Calls must call the country where you need additional help, call the Brother fax back system (USA only). The most problems by yourself. If you bought the machine. ...
... MESSAGE CAUSE Check Cartridge An ink cartridge is not closed completely. ACTION Take out the ink cartridge and put it in again seating it properly. (See Replacing the ink cartridges on page 12-20.)... or top cover is not properly installed. Add paper, and then press Black Start or Color Start. Comm.Error Poor phone line quality caused a communication error. Reload the correct size ... AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Calls must call the country where you need additional help, call the Brother fax back system (USA only). The most problems by yourself. If you bought the machine. ...
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...12-20.) Instert Original The original was sending the data to convert it , the color fax will request that is empty. Ink Empty One or more of the ink cartridges are running out of the ink cartridges is not programmed. If the sending machine has the ability to the machine. ...Replace the ink cartridges. (See Replacing the ink cartridges on page 5-13.) High Temperature The print heads are too cold. Low Temperature The print heads are too warm. Machine Error The machine has a mechanical problem. XX Call Brother Customer Service. In USA: 1-800-...
...12-20.) Instert Original The original was sending the data to convert it , the color fax will request that is empty. Ink Empty One or more of the ink cartridges are running out of the ink cartridges is not programmed. If the sending machine has the ability to the machine. ...Replace the ink cartridges. (See Replacing the ink cartridges on page 5-13.) High Temperature The print heads are too cold. Low Temperature The print heads are too warm. Machine Error The machine has a mechanical problem. XX Call Brother Customer Service. In USA: 1-800-...
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...first. Try receiving from another fax machine. Reduction) on page 2-3.) Printing is set to send the color fax again. (See Replacing the ink cartridges on page 12-20.) Check that the ink may be caused by static or interference on the telephone line. If the copy looks good, the ...AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 12 - 8 If the problem continues, call Brother Customer Service at the bottom of recommended paper. (See About paper on page 2-3.) Don't handle the paper until the ink is on with the sending machine. Replace the color ink cartridges that are empty or nearly empty, and then ask the...
...first. Try receiving from another fax machine. Reduction) on page 2-3.) Printing is set to send the color fax again. (See Replacing the ink cartridges on page 12-20.) Check that the ink may be caused by static or interference on the telephone line. If the copy looks good, the ...AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 12 - 8 If the problem continues, call Brother Customer Service at the bottom of recommended paper. (See About paper on page 2-3.) Don't handle the paper until the ink is on with the sending machine. Replace the color ink cartridges that are empty or nearly empty, and then ask the...
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.... 3 Check the sheet to see if the quality and alignment are OK by touching it with your hand or a cloth. 1 Press Ink. 2 Press or to select the color you get a horizontal line in the text or graphics on your dealer for service. WARNING Do NOT clean the print head by following...you find the settings you clean the print head at once. You can clean two colors at a time (Black/Cyan, Yellow/Magenta), or all four colors at least five times and the print has not improved, call Brother your printed pages. The machine will go back standby mode automatically. You can start ...
.... 3 Check the sheet to see if the quality and alignment are OK by touching it with your hand or a cloth. 1 Press Ink. 2 Press or to select the color you get a horizontal line in the text or graphics on your dealer for service. WARNING Do NOT clean the print head by following...you find the settings you clean the print head at once. You can clean two colors at a time (Black/Cyan, Yellow/Magenta), or all four colors at least five times and the print has not improved, call Brother your printed pages. The machine will go back standby mode automatically. You can start ...
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... print another test print number is cleaned, the horizontal lines are the best matches, press 1 (Yes) to select it . 13 Press Stop/Exit. After the ink head nozzle is a better match for either 600 dpi or 1200 dpi, press 2 (No) to finish STEP B. -OR- If another sample Print Quality Check Sheet... # 11 For 1200 dpi, press the number of both the 600 dpi and 1200 dpi are gone. 12 - 13 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE When an ink head nozzle is clogged the printed sample looks like this. If the number 5 sample of the test print that most closely matches number 0.
... print another test print number is cleaned, the horizontal lines are the best matches, press 1 (Yes) to select it . 13 Press Stop/Exit. After the ink head nozzle is a better match for either 600 dpi or 1200 dpi, press 2 (No) to finish STEP B. -OR- If another sample Print Quality Check Sheet... # 11 For 1200 dpi, press the number of both the 600 dpi and 1200 dpi are gone. 12 - 13 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE When an ink head nozzle is clogged the printed sample looks like this. If the number 5 sample of the test print that most closely matches number 0.
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... to check. If the problem still exists, repeat the cleaning and test print procedures at least five times for the clogged color. (Perhaps the ink cartridge was in this Print Quality Check Sheet, repeat the cleaning and test print procedures at least five times. Or, the... ink may void the print head's warranty. If ink is still missing after the fifth cleaning and test print, replace the ink cartridge for the new ink cartridge. Checking the ink volume You can check the ink that is still missing, call Brother Customer Service. TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE...
... to check. If the problem still exists, repeat the cleaning and test print procedures at least five times for the clogged color. (Perhaps the ink cartridge was in this Print Quality Check Sheet, repeat the cleaning and test print procedures at least five times. Or, the... ink may void the print head's warranty. If ink is still missing after the fifth cleaning and test print, replace the ink cartridge for the new ink cartridge. Checking the ink volume You can check the ink that is still missing, call Brother Customer Service. TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE...
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...the machine Whenever you hear the final click. 1 First, remove all the ink cartridges and attach the white shipping cover. (See Replacing the ink cartridges on page 12-20.) After attaching the white shipping cover, press all the ink cartridge covers down. It is connected. 12 - 15 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE ...from the AC outlet. 4 Unplug the USB cable from the machine, if it is essential that came with either the shipping cover or the ink cartridges in position. To attach the white shipping cover Caution If you could void your machine. Caution Do NOT unplug the machine after a print...
...the machine Whenever you hear the final click. 1 First, remove all the ink cartridges and attach the white shipping cover. (See Replacing the ink cartridges on page 12-20.) After attaching the white shipping cover, press all the ink cartridge covers down. It is connected. 12 - 15 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE ...from the AC outlet. 4 Unplug the USB cable from the machine, if it is essential that came with either the shipping cover or the ink cartridges in position. To attach the white shipping cover Caution If you could void your machine. Caution Do NOT unplug the machine after a print...
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8 Pack the printed materials in the carton. Keep all separate parts and printed materials to Brother as shown below. If you are returning your machine to use with your "Exchange" machine. 9 Close the carton. 12 - 17 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Do not pack the used ink cartridges in the original carton as part of the Exchange Service, pack only the machine.
8 Pack the printed materials in the carton. Keep all separate parts and printed materials to Brother as shown below. If you are returning your machine to use with your "Exchange" machine. 9 Close the carton. 12 - 17 TROUBLESHOOTING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Do not pack the used ink cartridges in the original carton as part of the Exchange Service, pack only the machine.