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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. 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.
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..., not just the one -stop resource for all Brother products. You can use fax-back system, so you can't resolve difficulty with your Brother product. Brother fax-back system Brother Customer Service has installed an easy-to receive faxed instructions about using this manual, call our fax-back system, and follow the voice prompts to -use the system to...
..., not just the one -stop resource for all Brother products. You can use fax-back system, so you can't resolve difficulty with your Brother product. Brother fax-back system Brother Customer Service has installed an easy-to receive faxed instructions about using this manual, call our fax-back system, and follow the voice prompts to -use the system to...
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... only genuine Brother accessories, available at most Brother retailers. Ordering Accessories and Supplies IMPORTANT For technical and operational assistance, you must be made from Brother. (In the USA, you purchased the FAX/MFC. Calls...Fax Drum DR-250 Telephone Line Cord LG3077001 Telephone Handset LE0446011 Handset Curled Cord UG3543011 Paper Support and Document Support LE1931008 Power Protector for A/C Power and Phone Line Surges and Voltage Spikes (2 Outlets) QPD120 Power Protector for A/C Power and Phone Line Surges and Voltage Spikes (8 Outlets) FX 120 Owner's Manual...
... only genuine Brother accessories, available at most Brother retailers. Ordering Accessories and Supplies IMPORTANT For technical and operational assistance, you must be made from Brother. (In the USA, you purchased the FAX/MFC. Calls...Fax Drum DR-250 Telephone Line Cord LG3077001 Telephone Handset LE0446011 Handset Curled Cord UG3543011 Paper Support and Document Support LE1931008 Power Protector for A/C Power and Phone Line Surges and Voltage Spikes (2 Outlets) QPD120 Power Protector for A/C Power and Phone Line Surges and Voltage Spikes (8 Outlets) FX 120 Owner's Manual...
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... CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. The contents of this manual and the specifications of Brother Industries Ltd., this product are subject to the publication. Compilation and Publication Notice Under the supervision of this... manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product descriptions and specifications. BROTHER'S LICENSOR(S) DOES NOT WARRANT, GUARANTEE OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE ...
... CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. The contents of this manual and the specifications of Brother Industries Ltd., this product are subject to the publication. Compilation and Publication Notice Under the supervision of this... manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product descriptions and specifications. BROTHER'S LICENSOR(S) DOES NOT WARRANT, GUARANTEE OR MAKE ANY REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING THE USE OR THE ...
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...Cartridge (and Toner Drum Unit on applicable models) during shipping. Neither Brother nor anyone other than a Brother Authorized Service Representative, or 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..., will VOID your warranty. (Refer to your Proof of Purchase in excess of the specifications or with your Operation Manual for any damage caused from service, maintenance, modifications, or tampering by the end user/purchaser of the possibility of...
...Cartridge (and Toner Drum Unit on applicable models) during shipping. Neither Brother nor anyone other than a Brother Authorized Service Representative, or 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..., will VOID your warranty. (Refer to your Proof of Purchase in excess of the specifications or with your Operation Manual for any damage caused from service, maintenance, modifications, or tampering by the end user/purchaser of the possibility of...
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..., press or to select ON, and then press Menu/ Set. 5 Press 1 to select additional settings -OR-Press 2 to select FAX ONLY, FAX/TEL, TAD:ANSWER MACH. or MANUAL. appears, press Menu/Set. 4 Press or to select ON (or OFF), and then press Menu/Set. 5 Press or to select a ... to select additional settings -OR-Press 2 if you select FAX/TEL, make sure to fax. 8 Enter the fax number. 9 Press Fax Start. If you are ready to set Ring Delay and F/T Ring Time. Manual Reception 1 Pick up the handset. 2 Press Fax Start if you hear fax tones (beeps). 3 When the LCD shows RECEIVING, replace ...
..., press or to select ON, and then press Menu/ Set. 5 Press 1 to select additional settings -OR-Press 2 to select FAX ONLY, FAX/TEL, TAD:ANSWER MACH. or MANUAL. appears, press Menu/Set. 4 Press or to select ON (or OFF), and then press Menu/Set. 5 Press or to select a ... to select additional settings -OR-Press 2 if you select FAX/TEL, make sure to fax. 8 Enter the fax number. 9 Press Fax Start. If you are ready to set Ring Delay and F/T Ring Time. Manual Reception 1 Pick up the handset. 2 Press Fax Start if you hear fax tones (beeps). 3 When the LCD shows RECEIVING, replace ...
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... Windows® Users): 1 Turn on your model name. Insert the CD-ROM into your language. 4 Double-click the icon for the Printer, Scanner and PC Fax. 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 The following window will appear. 3 Click On-Line Documentation. 4 Click the documentation you...the root directory of the Brother CD-ROM. When you want to read the complete Owner's Manual that is included on the CD-ROM. How to Access the Complete Owner's Manual (For MFC-4800 Only) This Owner's Manual does not contain the ...
... Windows® Users): 1 Turn on your model name. Insert the CD-ROM into your language. 4 Double-click the icon for the Printer, Scanner and PC Fax. 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 The following window will appear. 3 Click On-Line Documentation. 4 Click the documentation you...the root directory of the Brother CD-ROM. When you want to read the complete Owner's Manual that is included on the CD-ROM. How to Access the Complete Owner's Manual (For MFC-4800 Only) This Owner's Manual does not contain the ...
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...Manual 1-1 Finding Information 1-1 Conventions Used in this Manual 1-1 Test Sheet Procedure and Product Registration (For USA Only 1-2 To Complete Your MFC-4800 Registration On-Line (For MFC-4800 Only 1-2 FAX-2800, FAX-2900 and FAX-3800 Control Panel Overview 1-3 MFC-4800 Control Panel Overview 1-5 About Fax...List 2-1 Choosing a Location 2-2 Assembly 2-3 Installing the Drum Unit Assembly (with Toner Cartridge 2-3 Setting Up the FAX/MFC 2-5 Loading Paper 2-7 Acceptable Paper 2-7 Paper Capacity of Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder 2-8 Connecting an External Telephone ...
...Manual 1-1 Finding Information 1-1 Conventions Used in this Manual 1-1 Test Sheet Procedure and Product Registration (For USA Only 1-2 To Complete Your MFC-4800 Registration On-Line (For MFC-4800 Only 1-2 FAX-2800, FAX-2900 and FAX-3800 Control Panel Overview 1-3 MFC-4800 Control Panel Overview 1-5 About Fax...List 2-1 Choosing a Location 2-2 Assembly 2-3 Installing the Drum Unit Assembly (with Toner Cartridge 2-3 Setting Up the FAX/MFC 2-5 Loading Paper 2-7 Acceptable Paper 2-7 Paper Capacity of Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder 2-8 Connecting an External Telephone ...
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... Receive 5-6 Setting Up Sequential Polling Receive 5-6 Canceling a Scheduled Job 5-7 6 Setup Send 6-1 Before You Begin 6-1 Using the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder 6-1 Sending Faxes with Multiple Settings 6-2 Manual Transmission 6-2 Automatic Transmission 6-2 Manual and Automatic Fax Redial 6-3 Dual Access 6-3 Real Time Transmission 6-3 Checking Job Status 6-4 Canceling a Job While Scanning the Original 6-4 Canceling a Job in Memory 6-4 Basic Sending...
... Receive 5-6 Setting Up Sequential Polling Receive 5-6 Canceling a Scheduled Job 5-7 6 Setup Send 6-1 Before You Begin 6-1 Using the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder 6-1 Sending Faxes with Multiple Settings 6-2 Manual Transmission 6-2 Automatic Transmission 6-2 Manual and Automatic Fax Redial 6-3 Dual Access 6-3 Real Time Transmission 6-3 Checking Job Status 6-4 Canceling a Job While Scanning the Original 6-4 Canceling a Job in Memory 6-4 Basic Sending...
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... Groups for Broadcasting 7-3 Dialing Options 7-4 Manual Dialing 7-4 Search 7-4 Speed Dialing 7-5 One Touch Dialing (For FAX Models Only 7-5 Access Codes 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...
... Groups for Broadcasting 7-3 Dialing Options 7-4 Manual Dialing 7-4 Search 7-4 Speed Dialing 7-5 One Touch Dialing (For FAX Models Only 7-5 Access Codes 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...
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... the proper response for purchasing a Brother fax machine or multi-function center (FAX/ MFC). This FAX/MFC has been designed to be able to devices and procedures that may occur. Additionally, your FAX/MFC has a Reports key. However, you to read this manual you'll see special symbols alerting you...you to important information, warnings, and actions to guide you for a situation that are listed in this Manual Throughout this manual. You will be simple to use your FAX/MFC to its fullest potential by checking the Index in the back of Contents. Conventions Used in the ...
... the proper response for purchasing a Brother fax machine or multi-function center (FAX/ MFC). This FAX/MFC has been designed to be able to devices and procedures that may occur. Additionally, your FAX/MFC has a Reports key. However, you to read this manual you'll see special symbols alerting you...you to important information, warnings, and actions to guide you for a situation that are listed in this Manual Throughout this manual. You will be simple to use your FAX/MFC to its fullest potential by checking the Index in the back of Contents. Conventions Used in the ...
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... your MFC. INTRODUCTION 1-2 To get a response, you must have set up your Station ID. (See Setting the Station ID, page 4-2 in the Owner's Manual.) In USA 1-877-268-9575 When your TEST SHEET is properly installed. Test Sheet Procedure and Product Registration (For USA Only) After programming your Station... 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.
... your MFC. INTRODUCTION 1-2 To get a response, you must have set up your Station ID. (See Setting the Station ID, page 4-2 in the Owner's Manual.) In USA 1-877-268-9575 When your TEST SHEET is properly installed. Test Sheet Procedure and Product Registration (For USA Only) After programming your Station... 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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... properly, you may void your 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 need them to meet FCC Emission Requirements when 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...
... properly, you may void your 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 need them to meet FCC Emission Requirements when 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...
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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. Do not use , the LCD shows EXT. The recommended setting is three or four rings on the external TAD when you a voice message.... carefully follow instructions in use a "toll-saver" ring setting on the same telephone line as the FAX/MFC, the TAD answers all calls. on your machine, use as a regular phone. Whenever this manual for recording your FAX/MFC. However, when you can also connect a separate telephone (or telephone answering device) directly to...
... 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. Do not use , the LCD shows EXT. The recommended setting is three or four rings on the external TAD when you a voice message.... carefully follow instructions in use a "toll-saver" ring setting on the same telephone line as the FAX/MFC, the TAD answers all calls. on your machine, use as a regular phone. Whenever this manual for recording your FAX/MFC. However, when you can also connect a separate telephone (or telephone answering device) directly to...
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... people sending manual faxes. Your FAX/MFC can access both may be on any of the other if they stop.) 2 Limit your speaking to 20 seconds. 3 End your 20-second message by pressing 51 and Start." when the other lines are busy and a second fax call cannot ... Message (OGM) on External TAD Timing is important in recording this message. 1 Record 5 seconds of silence at the beginning of your message. (This allows your FAX/MFC. (See Easy Receive, page 5-3.) A S S E M B L Y A N D C O N N E C T I O N S 2 - 11 Special Line Considerations Roll-Over Phone Lines A roll-over phone system is a...
... people sending manual faxes. Your FAX/MFC can access both may be on any of the other if they stop.) 2 Limit your speaking to 20 seconds. 3 End your 20-second message by pressing 51 and Start." when the other lines are busy and a second fax call cannot ... Message (OGM) on External TAD Timing is important in recording this message. 1 Record 5 seconds of silence at the beginning of your message. (This allows your FAX/MFC. (See Easy Receive, page 5-3.) A S S E M B L Y A N D C O N N E C T I O N S 2 - 11 Special Line Considerations Roll-Over Phone Lines A roll-over phone system is a...
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... a telephone call is to be connected to a multi-line system, ask your line has more than two wires, proper connection of the FAX/MFC cannot be set to the FAX/MFC's wall outlet. Multi-Line Connections (PBX) Most offices use a central telephone system. While it is recommended that the Receive Mode be... be regarded as always. There are two ways to add a two-line telephone to MANUAL. You can keep two-line telephones on the left side of the FAX/MFC. If You Are Installing the FAX/MFC to receive faxes any time of day or night. Triplex Adapter Two Line Phone External Two Line TAD...
... a telephone call is to be connected to a multi-line system, ask your line has more than two wires, proper connection of the FAX/MFC cannot be set to the FAX/MFC's wall outlet. Multi-Line Connections (PBX) Most offices use a central telephone system. While it is recommended that the Receive Mode be... be regarded as always. There are two ways to add a two-line telephone to MANUAL. You can keep two-line telephones on the left side of the FAX/MFC. If You Are Installing the FAX/MFC to receive faxes any time of day or night. Triplex Adapter Two Line Phone External Two Line TAD...
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... active setting and a Help message giving brief instructions about how to select FINE, and then press Menu/Set. Menu Selection Table You can program your FAX/MFC by pressing Menu/Set followed by -step on-screen prompts to help you understand the menu selections and options that are found in the...to FINE, press Menu/Set, 2, 2, 2 and or to proceed. The message you take full advantage of these programming operations without the Owner's Manual. Since your programming is done on the LCD, we created step-by the menu numbers. User-friendly programming helps you 'll probably see most of ...
... active setting and a Help message giving brief instructions about how to select FINE, and then press Menu/Set. Menu Selection Table You can program your FAX/MFC by pressing Menu/Set followed by -step on-screen prompts to help you understand the menu selections and options that are found in the...to FINE, press Menu/Set, 2, 2, 2 and or to proceed. The message you take full advantage of these programming operations without the Owner's Manual. Since your programming is done on the LCD, we created step-by the menu numbers. User-friendly programming helps you 'll probably see most of ...
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...image. 5-4 Note The factory setting (option) is shown in bold. 3-4 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING EASY RECEIVE 4. See French Manual Number of rings before FAX/MFC answers in FAX/TEL mode. 5-3 Receive fax messages without pressing the 5-3 Fax Start key. Reduces size of toner cartridge. 4-7 Conserves power 4-7 - - 1. To access the menu, press Menu/... - - TONER SAVE 2. F/T RING TIME 3. You 5-5 can also personalize these codes. TONE/ PULSE (Canada Only) 9. Descriptions Page Changes for "double-ring" in FAX/ TEL, FAX ONLY, 5-2 MANUAL, or TAD mode.
...image. 5-4 Note The factory setting (option) is shown in bold. 3-4 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING EASY RECEIVE 4. See French Manual Number of rings before FAX/MFC answers in FAX/TEL mode. 5-3 Receive fax messages without pressing the 5-3 Fax Start key. Reduces size of toner cartridge. 4-7 Conserves power 4-7 - - 1. To access the menu, press Menu/... - - TONER SAVE 2. F/T RING TIME 3. You 5-5 can also personalize these codes. TONE/ PULSE (Canada Only) 9. Descriptions Page Changes for "double-ring" in FAX/ TEL, FAX ONLY, 5-2 MANUAL, or TAD mode.
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...every call . You cannot have an answering machine on the same line. Use this mode. LCD FAX ONLY (automatic receive) FAX/TEL* (fax/telephone) TAD:ANSWER MACH. (external telephone answering device) MANUAL (manual receive) How it works When to use this mode when you want to 4 rings. For dedicated... fax lines. The external TAD automatically answers every call . If you have an external answering machine on the line, keep...
...every call . You cannot have an answering machine on the same line. Use this mode. LCD FAX ONLY (automatic receive) FAX/TEL* (fax/telephone) TAD:ANSWER MACH. (external telephone answering device) MANUAL (manual receive) How it works When to use this mode when you want to 4 rings. For dedicated... fax lines. The external TAD automatically answers every call . If you have an external answering machine on the line, keep...
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... the Ring Delay The Ring Delay setting determines the number of 04. (See Easy Receive, page 5-3 and Operation from Extension Telephones and For FAX/TEL Mode Only, page 5-5.) 1 Press Menu/Set, 2, 1, 1. 1.RING DELAY 2 Press or to press Receive Mode until your active setting. If you are changing the Receive ... the date and time and shows the new Receive Mode. If you select 00, the line doesn't ring at all. 3 Press Stop/Exit. 5-2 SETUP RECEIVE MANUAL 2 Continue to select how many times the line rings before it answers. To Select or Change Your Receive Mode 1 Press Receive Mode.
... the Ring Delay The Ring Delay setting determines the number of 04. (See Easy Receive, page 5-3 and Operation from Extension Telephones and For FAX/TEL Mode Only, page 5-5.) 1 Press Menu/Set, 2, 1, 1. 1.RING DELAY 2 Press or to press Receive Mode until your active setting. If you are changing the Receive ... the date and time and shows the new Receive Mode. If you select 00, the line doesn't ring at all. 3 Press Stop/Exit. 5-2 SETUP RECEIVE MANUAL 2 Continue to select how many times the line rings before it answers. To Select or Change Your Receive Mode 1 Press Receive Mode.