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...-947-1445 (fax) http://www.brothermall.com In Canada: 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...
...-947-1445 (fax) http://www.brothermall.com In Canada: 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...
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... in any way (including but not limited to transporting this Product without authorization from Brother and/or alteration/removal of your purchase you are not limited to print heads, toner, drums, ink cartridges, print cartridges, refill ribbons, therma PLUS paper, thermal paper, and the ...cordless handset battery. Except as otherwise provided herein, Brother warrants that expired in accordance with a photocopy of your issue...
... in any way (including but not limited to transporting this Product without authorization from Brother and/or alteration/removal of your purchase you are not limited to print heads, toner, drums, ink cartridges, print cartridges, refill ribbons, therma PLUS paper, thermal paper, and the ...cordless handset battery. Except as otherwise provided herein, Brother warrants that expired in accordance with a photocopy of your issue...
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...in the development, production, or delivery of this MFC/Facsimile machine shall be liable for proper packaging.) For ink-jet products: Do not remove the ink cartridges during shipping will cause severe damage to the MFC/Facsimile and will VOID the Warranty. (Refer to... provided by the end user/purchaser of the possibility of such damages. For Technical Support or 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/Facsimile...
...in the development, production, or delivery of this MFC/Facsimile machine shall be liable for proper packaging.) For ink-jet products: Do not remove the ink cartridges during shipping will cause severe damage to the MFC/Facsimile and will VOID the Warranty. (Refer to... provided by the end user/purchaser of the possibility of such damages. For Technical Support or 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/Facsimile...
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...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 Cleaning the outside of the machine 106 Cleaning the scanner 107 Cleaning the machine printer platen 108 Cleaning the paper pick...109 Checking the print quality 109 Checking the printing alignment 110 Checking the 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 Packing and shipping ...
...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 Cleaning the outside of the machine 106 Cleaning the scanner 107 Cleaning the machine printer platen 108 Cleaning the paper pick...109 Checking the print quality 109 Checking the printing alignment 110 Checking the 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 Packing and shipping ...
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... backward to a menu selection. a or b Press to scroll through the menus and options. b Ink (FAX-2580C) Lets you clean the print head, check the print quality, and check the available ink volume. Clear/Back Press to cancel the current setting. OK Lets you store your settings in...color. Black Start Lets you start sending faxes or making copies in memory. Erase Deletes voice/fax messages. 15 Microphone (FAX-2580C) Picks up and use your machine. 12 Dial Pad Use these keys to dial telephone and fax numbers and as a keyboard for entering information into...
... backward to a menu selection. a or b Press to scroll through the menus and options. b Ink (FAX-2580C) Lets you clean the print head, check the print quality, and check the available ink volume. Clear/Back Press to cancel the current setting. OK Lets you store your settings in...color. Black Start Lets you start sending faxes or making copies in memory. Erase Deletes voice/fax messages. 15 Microphone (FAX-2580C) Picks up and use your machine. 12 Dial Pad Use these keys to dial telephone and fax numbers and as a keyboard for entering information into...
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... and always fan the pages before putting them touch the feed roller. DO NOT use cardboard, newspaper or fabric. Make sure documents written with ink are completely dry. 2 Loading documents and paper 2 Loading documents 2 You can hold up to 10 pages and feeds each sheet individually. Recommended environment 2 Temperature: Humidity...
... and always fan the pages before putting them touch the feed roller. DO NOT use cardboard, newspaper or fabric. Make sure documents written with ink are completely dry. 2 Loading documents and paper 2 Loading documents 2 You can hold up to 10 pages and feeds each sheet individually. Recommended environment 2 Temperature: Humidity...
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Fast Fast copy speed and lowest ink consumption. Press OK. Enlarging or reducing the image copied 13 You can choose from 25% to 400%. Chapter 13 Changing copy quality 13 You can ...
Fast Fast copy speed and lowest ink consumption. Press OK. Enlarging or reducing the image copied 13 You can choose from 25% to 400%. Chapter 13 Changing copy quality 13 You can ...
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.... 93 Calls must call the country where you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. One or more ink cartridges are having difficulty with your machine over six months. The ink cartridge may cause ink to 33° C). If you bought the machine. Try using the...
.... 93 Calls must call the country where you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. One or more ink cartridges are having difficulty with your machine over six months. The ink cartridge may cause ink to 33° C). If you bought the machine. Try using the...
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... 13.) Make sure you are not stacked neatly. Printing Received Faxes Difficulty Suggestions Condensed print and white streaks You probably had a bad connection, with ink. (See Cleaning the machine printer platen on page 108.) Make sure you press Black Start or Color Start. (See Sending a fax manually on ... only) Change Tone/Pulse setting. (See Quick Setup Guide.) Send a fax manually and wait to send the color fax again. (See Replacing the ink cartridges on the reverse side or at any one time. The sender's scanner may be dirty. Make sure the machine is dry. If possible, call...
... 13.) Make sure you are not stacked neatly. Printing Received Faxes Difficulty Suggestions Condensed print and white streaks You probably had a bad connection, with ink. (See Cleaning the machine printer platen on page 108.) Make sure you press Black Start or Color Start. (See Sending a fax manually on ... only) Change Tone/Pulse setting. (See Quick Setup Guide.) Send a fax manually and wait to send the color fax again. (See Replacing the ink cartridges on the reverse side or at any one time. The sender's scanner may be dirty. Make sure the machine is dry. If possible, call...
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...or ripped paper is not completely closed completely. Then, disconnect the machine from the power for several minuites and then reconnect it. (FAX-2580C) Disconnect the machine from the power for several minuites, then reconnect it . (The machine can be turned off for approximately 24 hours without...important messages. Cover is Open The scanner cover is in the memory. The ink cartridge cover is in the memory. If this happens, your phone line. The most errors by yourself. Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com. A foreign objects such as a clip or ripped paper is not ...
...or ripped paper is not completely closed completely. Then, disconnect the machine from the power for several minuites and then reconnect it. (FAX-2580C) Disconnect the machine from the power for several minuites, then reconnect it . (The machine can be turned off for approximately 24 hours without...important messages. Cover is Open The scanner cover is in the memory. The ink cartridge cover is in the memory. If this happens, your phone line. The most errors by yourself. Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com. A foreign objects such as a clip or ripped paper is not ...
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... Stop/Exit. See Using the ADF on page 101. Then, disconnect the machine from the power for several minuites, then reconnect it . (FAX-2580C) Disconnect the machine from the ADF was sending the data to Distinctive Ring mode. The machine will ask that the fax be turned off Distinctive...or ripped paper is set to the machine. A foreign objects such as a black and white fax. If the error message continues, do one of the ink cartridges is too warm. If a sending machine has a color fax, the machine's 'handshake' will stop all print operations. Re-start printing from your...
... Stop/Exit. See Using the ADF on page 101. Then, disconnect the machine from the power for several minuites, then reconnect it . (FAX-2580C) Disconnect the machine from the ADF was sending the data to Distinctive Ring mode. The machine will ask that the fax be turned off Distinctive...or ripped paper is set to the machine. A foreign objects such as a black and white fax. If the error message continues, do one of the ink cartridges is too warm. If a sending machine has a color fax, the machine's 'handshake' will stop all print operations. Re-start printing from your...
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...is not properly loaded in the machine. Speed Dial number that the fax be turned off for several minuites and then reconnect it. (FAX-2580C) Disconnect the machine from your faxes or Fax Journal report on page 102. Open the scanner cover and remove any important messages. If the...following : (FAX-2480C) See Transferring your telephone company. Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance Error Message Cause Action Near Empty One or more of the ink cartridges are running out of paper or paper is jammed in the machine. No The number you will ask that is not (See Storing Speed...
...is not properly loaded in the machine. Speed Dial number that the fax be turned off for several minuites and then reconnect it. (FAX-2580C) Disconnect the machine from your faxes or Fax Journal report on page 102. Open the scanner cover and remove any important messages. If the...following : (FAX-2480C) See Transferring your telephone company. Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance Error Message Cause Action Near Empty One or more of the ink cartridges are running out of paper or paper is jammed in the machine. No The number you will ask that is not (See Storing Speed...
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...b to choose Normal (or Basic). Basic reduces the modem speed to keep some ink in the ink cartridge. The ink dot counter automatically monitors the level of ink in the correct order. If one or more ink cartridges are having problems sending or receiving a fax due to possible interference on the LCD....you adjust the Equalization for compatibility to prevent air from drying out and damaging the print head assembly. c Press Stop/Exit. a Open the ink cartridge cover. Be sure to follow the LCD prompts to use it only when needed. Normal sets the modem speed at 14400 ...
...b to choose Normal (or Basic). Basic reduces the modem speed to keep some ink in the ink cartridge. The ink dot counter automatically monitors the level of ink in the correct order. If one or more ink cartridges are having problems sending or receiving a fax due to possible interference on the LCD....you adjust the Equalization for compatibility to prevent air from drying out and damaging the print head assembly. c Press Stop/Exit. a Open the ink cartridge cover. Be sure to follow the LCD prompts to use it only when needed. Normal sets the modem speed at 14400 ...
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...wait until it clicks, and then close the ink cartridge cover. c Open the new ink cartridge bag for that it until the LCD shows Near Empty or Ink Empty, the machine will not be sure to press 2 (No). d Remove the protective yellow cap (1). 1 M brother XXXX f Lift each new cartridge you to ...automatically reset the ink dot counter for the color shown on the label. If you...
...wait until it clicks, and then close the ink cartridge cover. c Open the new ink cartridge bag for that it until the LCD shows Near Empty or Ink Empty, the machine will not be sure to press 2 (No). d Remove the protective yellow cap (1). 1 M brother XXXX f Lift each new cartridge you to ...automatically reset the ink dot counter for the color shown on the label. If you...
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...damage to use of potentially incompatible ink and/or cartridges in the Brother machine may reduce the ink quantity and the machine will damage the outside of Genuine Brother Supplies. Use unopened ink cartridges by the use only Genuine Brother Brand replacement ink cartridges. It may result in... if you mix the colors by installing an ink cartridge in the cartridge. If you are installed properly. Brother strongly recommends that is caused by the expiration date written on the cartridge package. If ink stains your investment and obtain premium performance from the...
...damage to use of potentially incompatible ink and/or cartridges in the Brother machine may reduce the ink quantity and the machine will damage the outside of Genuine Brother Supplies. Use unopened ink cartridges by the use only Genuine Brother Brand replacement ink cartridges. It may result in... if you mix the colors by installing an ink cartridge in the cartridge. If you are installed properly. Brother strongly recommends that is caused by the expiration date written on the cartridge package. If ink stains your investment and obtain premium performance from the...
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... of the machine. Cleaning the paper pick-up Roller (1) with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. e Put the paper tray firmly back in the machine. If ink is scattered on or around the printer platen, wipe it off with isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab. 1 d Put the Jam Clear Cover back on. b Unplug...
... of the machine. Cleaning the paper pick-up Roller (1) with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. e Put the paper tray firmly back in the machine. If ink is scattered on or around the printer platen, wipe it off with isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab. 1 d Put the Jam Clear Cover back on. b Unplug...
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... a or b to choose Test Print. e Check the quality of the four color blocks on page i). Cleaning the print head consumes ink. a Press Ink (FAX-2480C) or b (FAX-2580C). You can clean Black only, three colors at a time (Yellow/Cyan/Magenta), or all lines are clear and visible, press 1 to... Service (See Brother numbers on the sheet. Clean the print head and ink cartridges if you get a horizontal line in the text or graphics on your printed pages. Touching the print head may cause permanent damage and may be clogged. a Press Ink (FAX-2480C) or b (FAX-2580C). b Press a or b ...
... a or b to choose Test Print. e Check the quality of the four color blocks on page i). Cleaning the print head consumes ink. a Press Ink (FAX-2480C) or b (FAX-2580C). You can clean Black only, three colors at a time (Yellow/Cyan/Magenta), or all lines are clear and visible, press 1 to... Service (See Brother numbers on the sheet. Clean the print head and ink cartridges if you get a horizontal line in the text or graphics on your printed pages. Touching the print head may cause permanent damage and may be clogged. a Press Ink (FAX-2480C) or b (FAX-2580C). b Press a or b ...
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...dpi and 1200 dpi test prints to see Brother numbers on page i). The machine starts cleaning the print head. Note i Checking the printing alignment B You may void the print head's warranty. a Press Ink (FAX-2480C) or b (FAX-2580C). The machine starts printing the Print Quality ...Check Sheet again and then return to choose Alignment. If ink is still missing, call Brother Customer Service (see if number 5 most closely matches the number 0...
...dpi and 1200 dpi test prints to see Brother numbers on page i). The machine starts cleaning the print head. Note i Checking the printing alignment B You may void the print head's warranty. a Press Ink (FAX-2480C) or b (FAX-2580C). The machine starts printing the Print Quality ...Check Sheet again and then return to choose Alignment. If ink is still missing, call Brother Customer Service (see if number 5 most closely matches the number 0...
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... to choose the color you want to the back of the test print that is left in position as you can check the ink that most closely matches the number 0 sample (1-8). 1200dpi Adjust Select Best #5 h Press Stop/Exit. b Pull the tab (1)... For 1200 dpi, press the number of the machine. 1 111 b Press a or b to choose Ink Volume. d Press Stop/Exit. The LCD shows the ink volume. Press OK. Uninstalling the handset and handset cradle B a Unplug the curled handset cord from the... handset and the handset cradle, you push the cradle to check. a Press Ink (FAX-2480C) or b (FAX-2580C).
... to choose the color you want to the back of the test print that is left in position as you can check the ink that most closely matches the number 0 sample (1-8). 1200dpi Adjust Select Best #5 h Press Stop/Exit. b Pull the tab (1)... For 1200 dpi, press the number of the machine. 1 111 b Press a or b to choose Ink Volume. d Press Stop/Exit. The LCD shows the ink volume. Press OK. Uninstalling the handset and handset cradle B a Unplug the curled handset cord from the... handset and the handset cradle, you push the cradle to check. a Press Ink (FAX-2480C) or b (FAX-2580C).
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...in position. CAUTION It is connected. 115 b Pull the lock release levers down and take the telephone line cord out of the machine. a Open the ink cartridge cover. d Unplug the machine from the guide on page 104.) c Install the yellow protective part, lift each lock release lever and push it until... it locks securely into the open position. f (FAX-2580C) Unplug the AC adapter from the AC power outlet and remove the AC adapter cord from the telephone wall jack and take out all mechanical...
...in position. CAUTION It is connected. 115 b Pull the lock release levers down and take the telephone line cord out of the machine. a Open the ink cartridge cover. d Unplug the machine from the guide on page 104.) c Install the yellow protective part, lift each lock release lever and push it until... it locks securely into the open position. f (FAX-2580C) Unplug the AC adapter from the AC power outlet and remove the AC adapter cord from the telephone wall jack and take out all mechanical...