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If You Need to Call Customer Service Please complete the following information for future reference: Model Number: FAX-2800, FAX-2900, FAX-3800, MFC-4800 (Circle your purchase, in the event of the unit. Retain this Owner's Manual with your sales receipt as a permanent record of your model number) Serial Number*: Date of Purchase: Place of Purchase: * The serial number is on the back of theft, fire or warranty service. ©1996-2001 Brother Industries, Ltd.
If You Need to Call Customer Service Please complete the following information for future reference: Model Number: FAX-2800, FAX-2900, FAX-3800, MFC-4800 (Circle your purchase, in the event of the unit. Retain this Owner's Manual with your sales receipt as a permanent record of your model number) Serial Number*: Date of Purchase: Place of Purchase: * The serial number is on the back of theft, fire or warranty service. ©1996-2001 Brother Industries, Ltd.
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...must be made from within Montreal) Dealers/Service Centers (USA Only) For the name of fax-back subjects. BROTHER NUMBERS i You can 't resolve difficulty with your FAX/MFC using the system, and an index of a Brother authorized dealer or service center, call 1-800-853-6660. You can check here for all ...In USA: 1-800-521-2846 In Canada: 1-800-681-9838 1-514-685-5381 (within Montreal) (USA Only) The Brother fax-back system number has been preprogrammed on One Touch key 1 (for FAX-2800/2900/3800) and Speed Dial #01 (for the hearing-impaired) In Canada: 1-800-853-6660 (voice) 1-514-...
...must be made from within Montreal) Dealers/Service Centers (USA Only) For the name of fax-back subjects. BROTHER NUMBERS i You can 't resolve difficulty with your FAX/MFC using the system, and an index of a Brother authorized dealer or service center, call 1-800-853-6660. You can check here for all ...In USA: 1-800-521-2846 In Canada: 1-800-681-9838 1-514-685-5381 (within Montreal) (USA Only) The Brother fax-back system number has been preprogrammed on One Touch key 1 (for FAX-2800/2900/3800) and Speed Dial #01 (for the hearing-impaired) In Canada: 1-800-853-6660 (voice) 1-514-...
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ii O R D E R I N G A C C E S S O R I E S A N D S U P P L I E S Ordering Accessories and Supplies IMPORTANT For technical and operational assistance, you must be made from Brother. (In the USA, you purchased the FAX/MFC. If you cannot find the accessory you need and you have a Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express credit card, you can visit us online ...
ii O R D E R I N G A C C E S S O R I E S A N D S U P P L I E S Ordering Accessories and Supplies IMPORTANT For technical and operational assistance, you must be made from Brother. (In the USA, you purchased the FAX/MFC. If you cannot find the accessory you need and you have a Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express credit card, you can visit us online ...
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... CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, CURRENTNESS OR OTHERWISE. N O T I E S iii D I S C L A I M E R O F W A R R A N T I C E - IN NO EVENT WILL BROTHER'S LICENSOR(S) BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION...presented, including but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to change without notice. Notice - IN ANY EVENT BROTHER'S LICENSOR'S LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ACTUAL DAMAGES FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, AND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE ACTION...
... CORRECTNESS, ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, CURRENTNESS OR OTHERWISE. N O T I E S iii D I S C L A I M E R O F W A R R A N T I C E - IN NO EVENT WILL BROTHER'S LICENSOR(S) BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION...presented, including but not limited to typographical and other errors relating to change without notice. Notice - IN ANY EVENT BROTHER'S LICENSOR'S LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ACTUAL DAMAGES FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, AND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE ACTION...
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... defective: Call our Customer Service Hotline at no cost. You must call 1-800-521-2846. During the Warranty Period, supply Brother's representative with this Product, or (6) this Product has been transported without the proper preparation and packaging. The refurbished or remanufactured ... the property 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 exchange...
... defective: Call our Customer Service Hotline at no cost. You must call 1-800-521-2846. During the Warranty Period, supply Brother's representative with this Product, or (6) this Product has been transported without the proper preparation and packaging. The refurbished or remanufactured ... the property 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 exchange...
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...) the proper packaging instructions are not followed and has caused damage to make that Brother is available through our fax-back system at 1800-284-4329. This Limited Warranty (and Brother's obligation to this Product and your bill of Frequently Asked Questions, troubleshooting tips and...exclusive and only statement of sale) in case your sole and exclusive (that repair or replacement, Brother shall not be changed in the event that you . BROTHER INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION 100 SOMERSET CORPORATE BLVD. Keep this Product. Model Serial Date of purchase Store where purchased:...
...) the proper packaging instructions are not followed and has caused damage to make that Brother is available through our fax-back system at 1800-284-4329. This Limited Warranty (and Brother's obligation to this Product and your bill of Frequently Asked Questions, troubleshooting tips and...exclusive and only statement of sale) in case your sole and exclusive (that repair or replacement, Brother shall not be changed in the event that you . BROTHER INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION 100 SOMERSET CORPORATE BLVD. Keep this Product. Model Serial Date of purchase Store where purchased:...
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... or tampering by anyone else involved in the form of the end-user/ purchaser. Internet support: support@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 We're at...be delivered or shipped freight prepaid by the end user/purchaser of the possibility 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 limited...
... or tampering by anyone else involved in the form of the end-user/ purchaser. Internet support: support@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 We're at...be delivered or shipped freight prepaid by the end user/purchaser of the possibility 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 limited...
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...up, replace the handset. Brother fax-back system : In USA: 1-800-521-2846 In Canada: 1-800-681-9838 1-514-685-5381 Brother Global Web Site : http://www.brother.com Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) http://solutions.brother.com Brother Accessories & Supplies: In ...USA: 1-888-879-3232 (voice) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) http://www.brothermall.com In Canada: 1-800-668-2768 (voice) viii Q U I...
...up, replace the handset. Brother fax-back system : In USA: 1-800-521-2846 In Canada: 1-800-681-9838 1-514-685-5381 Brother Global Web Site : http://www.brother.com Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) http://solutions.brother.com Brother Accessories & Supplies: In ...USA: 1-888-879-3232 (voice) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) http://www.brothermall.com In Canada: 1-800-668-2768 (voice) viii Q U I...
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.... 2 If the model name screen appears, click your language. 4 Double-click the icon for the Printer, Scanner and PC Fax. How to run the setup.exe program from the root directory of the Brother CD-ROM. H O W T O A C C E S S T H E C O M P L E T E O W N E R ' S M A N U A L ( F O R M F C - 4 8 0 0 O N L Y ) ix Note If this window does not appear, use Windows® Explorer to Access the Complete...
.... 2 If the model name screen appears, click your language. 4 Double-click the icon for the Printer, Scanner and PC Fax. How to run the setup.exe program from the root directory of the Brother CD-ROM. H O W T O A C C E S S T H E C O M P L E T E O W N E R ' S M A N U A L ( F O R M F C - 4 8 0 0 O N L Y ) ix Note If this window does not appear, use Windows® Explorer to Access the Complete...
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...I To return to Access Brother Support (For MFC-4800 Only) (For Windows® Only) You can download the Brother Printer Driver and access information from the Brother Web Site (For FAX-2900 and FAX-3800 Only) You can find all Brother Numbers, including Customer Service numbers... for additional product and services information, click Brother Mall.com. Download the Printer Driver from the Brother Solutions ...
...I To return to Access Brother Support (For MFC-4800 Only) (For Windows® Only) You can download the Brother Printer Driver and access information from the Brother Web Site (For FAX-2900 and FAX-3800 Only) You can find all Brother Numbers, including Customer Service numbers... for additional product and services information, click Brother Mall.com. Download the Printer Driver from the Brother Solutions ...
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...and Credit Card Numbers 7-6 Broadcasting 7-7 Pause 7-8 Hold 7-8 Fax Redial 7-8 Tone/Pulse (For Canada Only 7-8 Telephone Services 8-1 Custom Features 8-1 Distinctive Ring 8-1 What Does Your Telephone Company's "Distinctive Ring" Do 8-1 What Does Brother's "Distinctive Ring" Do 8-1 Do You Have Voice Mail... CallManage (For USA Only 8-5 Registration with CallManage - Requires Changing Your Carrier Selection 8-5 Sending a Fax Using CallManage (For Domestic and International Long Distance Calls Only 8-6 Placing a Long Distance Telephone Call Using CallManage 8-6 Customer Support 8-6
...and Credit Card Numbers 7-6 Broadcasting 7-7 Pause 7-8 Hold 7-8 Fax Redial 7-8 Tone/Pulse (For Canada Only 7-8 Telephone Services 8-1 Custom Features 8-1 Distinctive Ring 8-1 What Does Your Telephone Company's "Distinctive Ring" Do 8-1 What Does Brother's "Distinctive Ring" Do 8-1 Do You Have Voice Mail... CallManage (For USA Only 8-5 Registration with CallManage - Requires Changing Your Carrier Selection 8-5 Sending a Fax Using CallManage (For Domestic and International Long Distance Calls Only 8-6 Placing a Long Distance Telephone Call Using CallManage 8-6 Customer Support 8-6
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...or refer you to read this manual. Bubble Dot typeface identifies the messages on the FAX/MFC control panel. Note Notes tell you the proper response for purchasing a Brother fax machine or multi-function center (FAX/ MFC). Additionally, your MFC. However, you can use , with LCD screen prompts ...to devices and procedures that may occur. You will be simple to use your FAX/MFC to its fullest potential by checking ...
...or refer you to read this manual. Bubble Dot typeface identifies the messages on the FAX/MFC control panel. Note Notes tell you the proper response for purchasing a Brother fax machine or multi-function center (FAX/ MFC). Additionally, your MFC. However, you can use , with LCD screen prompts ...to devices and procedures that may occur. You will be simple to use your FAX/MFC to its fullest potential by checking ...
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...MFC. Test Sheet Procedure and Product Registration (For USA Only) After programming your Station ID, please fill out the TEST SHEET included with your FAX/MFC, and then fax it to complete your TEST SHEET is properly installed. To get a response, you must have set up your Station ID. (See Setting ... Registration On-Line (For MFC-4800 Only): 1 Insert the MFL Pro Suite CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 2 Click On-Line Registration to Brother's Automated Fax Response System as your product from the main menu. Please fill out the form and return it to register your first transmission.
...MFC. Test Sheet Procedure and Product Registration (For USA Only) After programming your Station ID, please fill out the TEST SHEET included with your FAX/MFC, and then fax it to complete your TEST SHEET is properly installed. To get a response, you must have set up your Station ID. (See Setting ... Registration On-Line (For MFC-4800 Only): 1 Insert the MFL Pro Suite CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 2 Click On-Line Registration to Brother's Automated Fax Response System as your product from the main menu. Please fill out the form and return it to register your first transmission.
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...an answering machine or TAD (telephone answering device). (See Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device (TAD), page 2-9.) Fax Tones and Handshake When someone is set Voice Mail and the Brother FAX/MFC to answer at the same number of knowing which one mentioned previously is called "Distinctive Ring", and they... on the Phone Line? they are sending CNG tones over the phone line. Your Brother FAX/MFC is designed to answer after dialing. You'll soon learn to get a second phone number on your fax line, so you can pass the call has been answered. Why Should There Be ...
...an answering machine or TAD (telephone answering device). (See Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device (TAD), page 2-9.) Fax Tones and Handshake When someone is set Voice Mail and the Brother FAX/MFC to answer at the same number of knowing which one mentioned previously is called "Distinctive Ring", and they... on the Phone Line? they are sending CNG tones over the phone line. Your Brother FAX/MFC is designed to answer after dialing. You'll soon learn to get a second phone number on your fax line, so you can pass the call has been answered. Why Should There Be ...
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... compuer using a USB cable or a bi-directional IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable. Caution (For FAX-3800 Only) Do NOT throw away the filter cores and cable ties by accident. You will ...materials that came with FAX/MFC. Whenever you connect the MFC to 1,000 pages) Owner's Manual Test Sheet (For USA Only) Quick Setup Guide If an item is missing, call Brother Customer Service at ...1-800-284-4329 (in Note USA), 1-800-853-6660 (in Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (in Montreal). See Ordering Accessories and Supplies on page ii for Bi-directional IEEE 1284 (For FAX...
... compuer using a USB cable or a bi-directional IEEE-1284 compliant parallel cable. Caution (For FAX-3800 Only) Do NOT throw away the filter cores and cable ties by accident. You will ...materials that came with FAX/MFC. Whenever you connect the MFC to 1,000 pages) Owner's Manual Test Sheet (For USA Only) Quick Setup Guide If an item is missing, call Brother Customer Service at ...1-800-284-4329 (in Note USA), 1-800-853-6660 (in Canada) or 1-514-685-6464 (in Montreal). See Ordering Accessories and Supplies on page ii for Bi-directional IEEE 1284 (For FAX...
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... cannot hear CNG tones until the TAD has answered the call, and with a handset that number as a fax number and set your Brother machine. Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device (TAD) Sequence You may connect an external TAD to a separate wall jack only if you can leave ...you have registered the distinctive ring pattern on the same telephone line as a regular phone. If it hears them, the FAX/MFC takes ...
... cannot hear CNG tones until the TAD has answered the call, and with a handset that number as a fax number and set your Brother machine. Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device (TAD) Sequence You may connect an external TAD to a separate wall jack only if you can leave ...you have registered the distinctive ring pattern on the same telephone line as a regular phone. If it hears them, the FAX/MFC takes ...
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...wrinkled, folded or ripped paper, or paper with Multiple Settings When you send a fax you hear the fax tone, press Fax Start. 5 Replace the handset. The LCD returns to call reservation, delayed 1.YES 2.NO fax, polling transmission or real time transmission. Press 2 if you are completely dry. ...listen for a dial tone-OR-press Hook and listen for the document you're sending. (See Fax Resolution, page 6-5.) If you send faxes from a computer on the same phone line and your Brother machine intercepts them, set the OTHER SETTINGS? DO NOT use cardboard, newspaper or fabric. I ...
...wrinkled, folded or ripped paper, or paper with Multiple Settings When you send a fax you hear the fax tone, press Fax Start. 5 Replace the handset. The LCD returns to call reservation, delayed 1.YES 2.NO fax, polling transmission or real time transmission. Press 2 if you are completely dry. ...listen for a dial tone-OR-press Hook and listen for the document you're sending. (See Fax Resolution, page 6-5.) If you send faxes from a computer on the same phone line and your Brother machine intercepts them, set the OTHER SETTINGS? DO NOT use cardboard, newspaper or fabric. I ...
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...you've stored, or, if you haven't stored a name, the number you selected. 3 Enter a number (up your FAX/MFC for easy dialing: One Touch (FAX models only), Speed Dial and Groups for the Brother faxback system. Note If you press the appropriate One Touch key. (For USA Only) One-Touch key 1 has... been pre-programmed for Broadcasting faxes. You can dial by holding down Shift while you need to store...
...you've stored, or, if you haven't stored a name, the number you selected. 3 Enter a number (up your FAX/MFC for easy dialing: One Touch (FAX models only), Speed Dial and Groups for the Brother faxback system. Note If you press the appropriate One Touch key. (For USA Only) One-Touch key 1 has... been pre-programmed for Broadcasting faxes. You can dial by holding down Shift while you need to store...
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... keys. (Search/Speed Dial, #, the three-digit location, and Fax Start). For FAX-2900 and FAX-3800, you wish. 1 For the FAX, press Menu/Set, 2, 3, 2. For FAX-2900 and FAX-3800, use or to position the cursor under the digit you will... have to press only five keys. (Search/Speed Dial, #, the twodigit location, and Fax Start). The FAX-2900 and FAX-3800 have 100 Speed Dial locations. press 2 to exit without making a change. 2 Enter a new number, and... (00-99), and then press Menu/Set. Speed Dial #02 has been pre-programmed for the Brother fax-back system.
... keys. (Search/Speed Dial, #, the three-digit location, and Fax Start). For FAX-2900 and FAX-3800, you wish. 1 For the FAX, press Menu/Set, 2, 3, 2. For FAX-2900 and FAX-3800, use or to position the cursor under the digit you will... have to press only five keys. (Search/Speed Dial, #, the twodigit location, and Fax Start). The FAX-2900 and FAX-3800 have 100 Speed Dial locations. press 2 to exit without making a change. 2 Enter a new number, and... (00-99), and then press Menu/Set. Speed Dial #02 has been pre-programmed for the Brother fax-back system.
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...more than one way you to use your telephone company for an additional line. Note Please consult your FAX/MFC to paying for availability and rates. What Does Brother's "Distinctive Ring" Do? Each phone number has its own distinctive ring pattern, so you have ... it is an inexpensive alternative to take full advantage of your telephone company's Distinctive Ring service before you program the FAX/MFC to receiving only faxes. The Brother machine has a Distinctive Ring feature that is used by some telephone companies. If you need more than one phone number...
...more than one way you to use your telephone company for an additional line. Note Please consult your FAX/MFC to paying for availability and rates. What Does Brother's "Distinctive Ring" Do? Each phone number has its own distinctive ring pattern, so you have ... it is an inexpensive alternative to take full advantage of your telephone company's Distinctive Ring service before you program the FAX/MFC to receiving only faxes. The Brother machine has a Distinctive Ring feature that is used by some telephone companies. If you need more than one phone number...