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...: 1-877-BROTHER (voice) Description Ink Cartridge Standard Ink Cartridge Ink Cartridge (blue) Ink Cartridge (red) Premium Glossy Photo Paper (Letter size / 20 sheets) (4"×6" size / 20 sheets) Matte Inkjet Paper (Letter size / 25 sheets) Inkjet Plain Paper (Letter size / 250 sheets) Telephone Line Cord Telephone Handset (FAX-2480C only) Handset Curled Cord (FAX-2480C only) Cordless Handset (FAX-2580C only) Battery (FAX-2580C only...
...: 1-877-BROTHER (voice) Description Ink Cartridge Standard Ink Cartridge Ink Cartridge (blue) Ink Cartridge (red) Premium Glossy Photo Paper (Letter size / 20 sheets) (4"×6" size / 20 sheets) Matte Inkjet Paper (Letter size / 25 sheets) Inkjet Plain Paper (Letter size / 250 sheets) Telephone Line Cord Telephone Handset (FAX-2480C only) Handset Curled Cord (FAX-2480C only) Cordless Handset (FAX-2580C only) Battery (FAX-2580C only...
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...cartridges, print cartridges, refill ribbons, therma PLUS paper, thermal paper, and the cordless handset battery. Except as Paper Feeding Kit, Fuser and Laser Units. Supply Brother or the Brother... Authorized Service Center with a photocopy of your dated bill of sale showing that the Machine and the accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items will repair or replace the Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items at 1-800-284-4329 for Fax... a copy of your bill of sale. Brother® One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (USA only...
...cartridges, print cartridges, refill ribbons, therma PLUS paper, thermal paper, and the cordless handset battery. Except as Paper Feeding Kit, Fuser and Laser Units. Supply Brother or the Brother... Authorized Service Center with a photocopy of your dated bill of sale showing that the Machine and the accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items will repair or replace the Machine and/or accompanying Consumable and Accessory Items at 1-800-284-4329 for Fax... a copy of your bill of sale. Brother® One Year Limited Warranty and Replacement Service (USA only...
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...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 ...brother.ca or browse Brother's Web Site: www.brother.com Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1 Rue Hôtel de Ville Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, QC H9B 3H6 vii Warranty Service is available at Brother Authorized Service Centers throughout Canada. For Technical Support or for proper packaging.) For ink-jet products: Do not remove the ink cartridges...
...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 ...brother.ca or browse Brother's Web Site: www.brother.com Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. 1 Rue Hôtel de Ville Dollard-Des-Ormeaux, QC H9B 3H6 vii Warranty Service is available at Brother Authorized Service Centers throughout Canada. For Technical Support or for proper packaging.) For ink-jet products: Do not remove the ink cartridges...
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... poster 77 Sorting copies using the ADF (Black & White only 78 Adjusting Brightness, Contrast and Color 79 Paper options 80 Section IV Appendixes A Safety and Legal Choosing a location 82 To use ... your faxes or Fax Journal report 101 Document jam 101 Printer jam or paper jam 102 Dial Tone ...103 Phone line interference 104 Routine maintenance 104 Replacing the ink cartridges 104 ...ink volume 111 Uninstalling the handset and handset cradle (FAX-2480C 111 Uninstalling and installing the cradle and the bracket (FAX-2580C 113 Machine Information 114 Checking the serial number 114...
... poster 77 Sorting copies using the ADF (Black & White only 78 Adjusting Brightness, Contrast and Color 79 Paper options 80 Section IV Appendixes A Safety and Legal Choosing a location 82 To use ... your faxes or Fax Journal report 101 Document jam 101 Printer jam or paper jam 102 Dial Tone ...103 Phone line interference 104 Routine maintenance 104 Replacing the ink cartridges 104 ...ink volume 111 Uninstalling the handset and handset cradle (FAX-2480C 111 Uninstalling and installing the cradle and the bracket (FAX-2580C 113 Machine Information 114 Checking the serial number 114...
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...side guide is between 68° F to 91° F (20° C to see if the LCD is set properly. 93 One or more ink cartridges are skewed. Try using the recommended types of paper. (See Acceptable paper and other media on . If you need additional help , ... that the correct printer driver has been installed and chosen. B Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance B Troubleshooting B IMPORTANT For technical help , the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. If you bought the machine. The following may not have been stored properly before use...
...side guide is between 68° F to 91° F (20° C to see if the LCD is set properly. 93 One or more ink cartridges are skewed. Try using the recommended types of paper. (See Acceptable paper and other media on . If you need additional help , ... that the correct printer driver has been installed and chosen. B Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance B Troubleshooting B IMPORTANT For technical help , the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. If you bought the machine. The following may not have been stored properly before use...
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Ask the other party to send the color fax again. (See Replacing the ink cartridges on page 104.) Left and Right margins are ... cartridges that the machine is in the correct receiving mode for a dial tone. Make sure the machine is plugged in the paper tray at any one time. If there is printed on page 35.)...fax manually and wait to see if the problem is still no ringing when you are not stacked neatly. If there is with static or interference on the reverse side or at the top center of the printed page. Make sure you call your machine to check the line. 94 Phone...
Ask the other party to send the color fax again. (See Replacing the ink cartridges on page 104.) Left and Right margins are ... cartridges that the machine is in the correct receiving mode for a dial tone. Make sure the machine is plugged in the paper tray at any one time. If there is printed on page 35.)...fax manually and wait to see if the problem is still no ringing when you are not stacked neatly. If there is with static or interference on the reverse side or at the top center of the printed page. Make sure you call your machine to check the line. 94 Phone...
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...before disconnecting the machine, so you need more help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. If the error message continues, do one of the following : (FAX-2480C) See Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report on page 101.) Open the scanner cover and ...and then close the ink cartridge cover until it again. If this happens, your phone line. A foreign objects such as a clip or ripped paper is not closed . Then, disconnect the machine from the power for several minuites and then reconnect it. (FAX-2580C) Disconnect the machine from the...
...before disconnecting the machine, so you need more help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. If the error message continues, do one of the following : (FAX-2480C) See Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report on page 101.) Open the scanner cover and ...and then close the ink cartridge cover until it again. If this happens, your phone line. A foreign objects such as a clip or ripped paper is not closed . Then, disconnect the machine from the power for several minuites and then reconnect it. (FAX-2580C) Disconnect the machine from the...
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...to another mode. The USB cable was unplugged while the computer was too long. Replace the ink cartridges. (See Replacing the ink cartridges on page 101. If the error message continues, do one of the ink cartridges is in the memory. See Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report on page 101...not inserted or fed properly, or the document scanned from the power for several minuites, then reconnect it , the color fax will cancel the job and clear it . (FAX-2580C) Disconnect the machine from the ADF was sending the data to the machine. A foreign objects such as a black...
...to another mode. The USB cable was unplugged while the computer was too long. Replace the ink cartridges. (See Replacing the ink cartridges on page 101. If the error message continues, do one of the ink cartridges is in the memory. See Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report on page 101...not inserted or fed properly, or the document scanned from the power for several minuites, then reconnect it , the color fax will cancel the job and clear it . (FAX-2580C) Disconnect the machine from the ADF was sending the data to the machine. A foreign objects such as a black...
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... put it in the paper tray, and then press Black Start or Color Start. Remove the paper and load it properly. (See Replacing the ink cartridges on page 102. See Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report on page 101 before disconnecting the machine, so you dialed does...reconnect it. (FAX-2580C) Disconnect the machine from your telephone company. (See Caller ID on page 54.) programmed. Then, disconnect the machine from the power for approximately 24 hours without losing faxes stored in the machine. If the sending machine has the ability to access a One-Touch or Set...
... put it in the paper tray, and then press Black Start or Color Start. Remove the paper and load it properly. (See Replacing the ink cartridges on page 102. See Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report on page 101 before disconnecting the machine, so you dialed does...reconnect it. (FAX-2580C) Disconnect the machine from your telephone company. (See Caller ID on page 54.) programmed. Then, disconnect the machine from the power for approximately 24 hours without losing faxes stored in the machine. If the sending machine has the ability to access a One-Touch or Set...
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...to reduce the modem speed for fax operations. b Pull the lock release lever down and take out the ink cartridge for the color shown on the phone line, we recommend that an ink cartridge is low or needs replacing. a Press Menu, 2, 0, 2. a Open the ink cartridge cover. The ink dot counter ... the modem speed at 14400 bps. (Default) Press OK. Phone line interference B If you are empty, for example Black, the LCD shows Ink Empty Black and Replace Ink. If one or more ink cartridges are having problems sending or receiving a fax due to 9600 bps. b Press a or b to choose...
...to reduce the modem speed for fax operations. b Pull the lock release lever down and take out the ink cartridge for the color shown on the phone line, we recommend that an ink cartridge is low or needs replacing. a Press Menu, 2, 0, 2. a Open the ink cartridge cover. The ink dot counter ... the modem speed at 14400 bps. (Default) Press OK. Phone line interference B If you are empty, for example Black, the LCD shows Ink Empty Black and Replace Ink. If one or more ink cartridges are having problems sending or receiving a fax due to 9600 bps. b Press a or b to choose...
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... cap (1). 1 M brother XXXX f Lift each new cartridge you installed, press 1 (Yes) to automatically reset the ink dot counter for the color shown on the label. Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance Note If the protective yellow caps come off when you installed is not a brand new one . (For example, ... be sure to verify that color. Insert the ink cartridge in the illustration below. If you to press 2 (No). c Open the new ink cartridge bag for that it was a brand new one , be damaged. If the ink cartridge you open the bag, the cartridge will automatically reset the ink...
... cap (1). 1 M brother XXXX f Lift each new cartridge you installed, press 1 (Yes) to automatically reset the ink dot counter for the color shown on the label. Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance Note If the protective yellow caps come off when you installed is not a brand new one . (For example, ... be sure to verify that color. Insert the ink cartridge in the illustration below. If you to press 2 (No). c Open the new ink cartridge bag for that it was a brand new one , be damaged. If the ink cartridge you open the bag, the cartridge will automatically reset the ink...
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... and the machine will damage the outside of Genuine Brother Supplies. DO NOT touch the cartridge insertion slots. If you open an ink cartridge, install it up within six months of the machine. Once you mix the colors by the expiration date written on the cartridge package. Cleaning the outside surface of installation. We also...
... and the machine will damage the outside of Genuine Brother Supplies. DO NOT touch the cartridge insertion slots. If you open an ink cartridge, install it up within six months of the machine. Once you mix the colors by the expiration date written on the cartridge package. Cleaning the outside surface of installation. We also...
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...Yes) or 2 (No). 109 Clean the print head and ink cartridges if you clean the print head at least five times and the print has not improved, call Brother Customer Service (See Brother numbers on your output, some of the four color blocks on the sheet. b Press a or b to choose ...to choose No. Is Quality OK? 1.Yes 2.No f Do one of the following: If all four colors at the nozzle check pattern. Press OK. a Press Ink (FAX-2480C) or b (FAX-2580C). Press OK. When cleaning is OK for black and three colors. d Press Color Start. Press OK. b Press a or b to choose Print...
...Yes) or 2 (No). 109 Clean the print head and ink cartridges if you clean the print head at least five times and the print has not improved, call Brother Customer Service (See Brother numbers on your output, some of the four color blocks on the sheet. b Press a or b to choose ...to choose No. Is Quality OK? 1.Yes 2.No f Do one of the following: If all four colors at the nozzle check pattern. Press OK. a Press Ink (FAX-2480C) or b (FAX-2580C). Press OK. When cleaning is OK for black and three colors. d Press Color Start. Press OK. b Press a or b to choose Print...
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... to step h. If another test print number is still missing, call Brother Customer Service (see Brother numbers on page i). i After cleaning is still poor, replace the ink cartridge for the new ink cartridge. Note i Checking the printing alignment B You may void the print head's warranty... quality is finished, press Color Start. After the print head nozzle is clogged the printed sample looks like this procedure at least five times for the clogged color. h The LCD asks you if you repeat this . a Press Ink (FAX-2480C) or b (FAX-2580C). The machine starts printing...
... to step h. If another test print number is still missing, call Brother Customer Service (see Brother numbers on page i). i After cleaning is still poor, replace the ink cartridge for the new ink cartridge. Note i Checking the printing alignment B You may void the print head's warranty... quality is finished, press Color Start. After the print head nozzle is clogged the printed sample looks like this procedure at least five times for the clogged color. h The LCD asks you if you repeat this . a Press Ink (FAX-2480C) or b (FAX-2580C). The machine starts printing...
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...OK. Ink Volume BK:-nnnonnn+ c Press a or b to choose the color you push the cradle to the back of the test print that is left in position as you want to choose Ink Volume. a Press Ink (FAX-2480C) or b (FAX-2580C). d Press Stop/Exit. Uninstalling the handset and handset cradle B a Unplug... cradle (FAX-2480C) B If you do not use the handset and the handset cradle, you can check the ink that most closely matches the number 0 sample (1-8). 1200dpi Adjust Select Best #5 h Press Stop/Exit. The LCD shows the ink volume. b Pull the tab (1) back and hold it in the cartridge. b...
...OK. Ink Volume BK:-nnnonnn+ c Press a or b to choose the color you push the cradle to the back of the test print that is left in position as you want to choose Ink Volume. a Press Ink (FAX-2480C) or b (FAX-2580C). d Press Stop/Exit. Uninstalling the handset and handset cradle B a Unplug... cradle (FAX-2480C) B If you do not use the handset and the handset cradle, you can check the ink that most closely matches the number 0 sample (1-8). 1200dpi Adjust Select Best #5 h Press Stop/Exit. The LCD shows the ink volume. b Pull the tab (1) back and hold it in the cartridge. b...
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... that the machine be shipped with your machine. CAUTION If you are not able to find the yellow protective parts, DO NOT remove the ink cartridges before unplugging it to the machine before shipping. d Unplug the machine from the AC power outlet. e Unplug the machine from the telephone wall jack ... to your machine and may lead to print problems and possible damage to lift the scanner cover until it clicks, and then close the ink cartridge cover. f (FAX-2580C) Unplug the AC adapter from the AC power outlet and remove the AC adapter cord from the machine, if it is connected. 115 Not...
... that the machine be shipped with your machine. CAUTION If you are not able to find the yellow protective parts, DO NOT remove the ink cartridges before unplugging it to the machine before shipping. d Unplug the machine from the AC power outlet. e Unplug the machine from the telephone wall jack ... to your machine and may lead to print problems and possible damage to lift the scanner cover until it clicks, and then close the ink cartridge cover. f (FAX-2580C) Unplug the AC adapter from the AC power outlet and remove the AC adapter cord from the machine, if it is connected. 115 Not...
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... parts and printed materials to Brother as shown below. l Pack the printed materials and additional parts (handset and cords) in the original carton as part of the Exchange Service, pack only the machine. j (FAX-2580C) Rotate the machine's antenna to release the lock. Do not pack the used ink cartridges in the original carton...
... parts and printed materials to Brother as shown below. l Pack the printed materials and additional parts (handset and cords) in the original carton as part of the Exchange Service, pack only the machine. j (FAX-2580C) Rotate the machine's antenna to release the lock. Do not pack the used ink cartridges in the original carton...
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... will print the specified number of pages. The first time you install the ink cartridges, the machine will use a small amount of ink); Replacement Ink Cartridges Standard Black - and, Ink remaining in cartridge identified as 'empty' (It is a one-time process that are based upon the following assumptions: Continuous printing at a resolution...
... will print the specified number of pages. The first time you install the ink cartridges, the machine will use a small amount of ink); Replacement Ink Cartridges Standard Black - and, Ink remaining in cartridge identified as 'empty' (It is a one-time process that are based upon the following assumptions: Continuous printing at a resolution...
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...canceling from memory 33 color fax 29 contrast 31 delayed batch transmission 33 delayed fax 33 enter Fax mode 28 from memory (Dual Access 32 from scanner glass 28 overseas 33 phone line interference 104 Real Time Transmission 32 Resolution 31 Fax/Tel mode answering at extension phones ...... 49, 50 double...-ringing (voice calls 38 F/T Ring Time 38 Fax Receive Code 49, 50 Ring Delay 38 Telephone Answer Code 49, 50 FCC notices 88 G Gray scale 131 Groups for Broadcasting 55 H HELP LCD messages 118 using menu keys 119 Menu Table 118 I Ink cartridges...
...canceling from memory 33 color fax 29 contrast 31 delayed batch transmission 33 delayed fax 33 enter Fax mode 28 from memory (Dual Access 32 from scanner glass 28 overseas 33 phone line interference 104 Real Time Transmission 32 Resolution 31 Fax/Tel mode answering at extension phones ...... 49, 50 double...-ringing (voice calls 38 F/T Ring Time 38 Fax Receive Code 49, 50 Ring Delay 38 Telephone Answer Code 49, 50 FCC notices 88 G Gray scale 131 Groups for Broadcasting 55 H HELP LCD messages 118 using menu keys 119 Menu Table 118 I Ink cartridges...