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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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... which you can get the most from 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 all Brother products. Visit us at: http://solutions.brother.com You can download the latest software and utilities, read FAQs and troubleshooting...
... which you can get the most from 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 all Brother products. Visit us at: http://solutions.brother.com You can download the latest software and utilities, read FAQs and troubleshooting...
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... Express credit card, you can order accessories directly from within that country. 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 Calls must call the country where you purchased the FAX/MFC. For best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, available at most Brother retailers. Ordering Accessories and Supplies IMPORTANT For technical and operational assistance, you must be made from...
... Express credit card, you can order accessories directly from within that country. 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 Calls must call the country where you purchased the FAX/MFC. For best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, available at most Brother retailers. Ordering Accessories and Supplies IMPORTANT For technical and operational assistance, you must be made from...
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... damages or specific relief. MFC LIMITED WARRANTY (USA) v Follow the return instructions. Except for this Product is available through our fax-back system at 1800-284-4329. Product Support: Toll-free customer service and technical support is lost, stolen or requires service. Keep...model and serial numbers and your sole and exclusive (that is the final expression and the exclusive and only statement of sale). BROTHER INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION 100 SOMERSET CORPORATE BLVD. THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WRITTEN OR ORAL, WHETHER EXPRESSED BY...
... damages or specific relief. MFC LIMITED WARRANTY (USA) v Follow the return instructions. Except for this Product is available through our fax-back system at 1800-284-4329. Product Support: Toll-free customer service and technical support is lost, stolen or requires service. Keep...model and serial numbers and your sole and exclusive (that is the final expression and the exclusive and only statement of sale). BROTHER INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION 100 SOMERSET CORPORATE BLVD. THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WRITTEN OR ORAL, WHETHER EXPRESSED BY...
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...Delay and F/T Ring Time. If you are ready to fax. 8 Enter the fax number. 9 Press Fax Start. For the next transmission only, press or to select NEXT FAX ONLY, and then press Menu/Set. 4 For the next fax only, press or to select ON, and then press...select additional settings -OR-Press 2 to select FAX ONLY, FAX/TEL, TAD:ANSWER MACH. Receiving Faxes Select Receive Mode Press Receive Mode to fax. 6 Enter the fax number. 7 Press Fax Start. Q U I C K R E F E R E N C E G U I D E vii Manual Reception 1 Pick up the handset. 2 Press Fax Start if you hear fax tones (beeps). 3 When the LCD shows...
...Delay and F/T Ring Time. If you are ready to fax. 8 Enter the fax number. 9 Press Fax Start. For the next transmission only, press or to select NEXT FAX ONLY, and then press Menu/Set. 4 For the next fax only, press or to select ON, and then press...select additional settings -OR-Press 2 to select FAX ONLY, FAX/TEL, TAD:ANSWER MACH. Receiving Faxes Select Receive Mode Press Receive Mode to fax. 6 Enter the fax number. 7 Press Fax Start. Q U I C K R E F E R E N C E G U I D E vii Manual Reception 1 Pick up the handset. 2 Press Fax Start if you hear fax tones (beeps). 3 When the LCD shows...
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... : 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 C K R E F E R E N C...and then press Menu/Set. 4 Enter a name (or leave it blank), and then press Menu/Set. 5 Press Stop/Exit. For FAX-2900 and FAX-3800, enter a three-digit Speed Dial number, and then press Menu/Set. 3 Enter a number (up to enter the number of ...
... : 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 C K R E F E R E N C...and then press Menu/Set. 4 Enter a name (or leave it blank), and then press Menu/Set. 5 Press Stop/Exit. For FAX-2900 and FAX-3800, enter a three-digit Speed Dial number, and then press Menu/Set. 3 Enter a number (up to enter the number of ...
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...): 1 Turn on your language. 4 Double-click the icon for the documentation you want to run the setup.exe program from the root directory of the Brother CD-ROM. How to read. When you want to Access the Complete Owner's Manual (For MFC-4800 Only) This Owner's Manual does not contain the...
...): 1 Turn on your language. 4 Double-click the icon for the documentation you want to run the setup.exe program from the root directory of the Brother CD-ROM. How to read. When you want to Access the Complete Owner's Manual (For MFC-4800 Only) This Owner's Manual does not contain the...
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... and product support information (http://solutions.brother.com), click Brother Solutions Center. 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...
... and product support information (http://solutions.brother.com), click Brother Solutions Center. 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...
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...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 Machines 1-7 Custom Features 1-7 Do You Have Voice Mail on the Phone Line... and Connections 2-1 Packing 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 2-9 Connecting an External Telephone...
...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 Machines 1-7 Custom Features 1-7 Do You Have Voice Mail on the Phone Line... and Connections 2-1 Packing 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 2-9 Connecting an External Telephone...
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..., External Two-Line TAD and Two-Line Telephone 2-12 Multi-Line Connections (PBX 2-13 If You Are Installing the FAX/MFC to Work with a PBX 2-13 Custom Features on Your Phone Line 2-14 On-Screen Programming 3-1 User-Friendly Programming 3-1 Menu Selection Table 3-1 Alternating Displays 3-1 Navigation ...
..., External Two-Line TAD and Two-Line Telephone 2-12 Multi-Line Connections (PBX 2-13 If You Are Installing the FAX/MFC to Work with a PBX 2-13 Custom Features on Your Phone Line 2-14 On-Screen Programming 3-1 User-Friendly Programming 3-1 Menu Selection Table 3-1 Alternating Displays 3-1 Navigation ...
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... 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 ...Original 6-4 Canceling a Job in Memory 6-4 Basic Sending Operations 6-5 Contrast 6-5 Fax Resolution 6-5 Composing Electronic Cover Page 6-6 Composing Your Own Comments 6-6 Cover Page for the Next Fax Only 6-7 Always Send a Cover Page 6-7 Using a Printed Cover Page ...
... 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 ...Original 6-4 Canceling a Job in Memory 6-4 Basic Sending Operations 6-5 Contrast 6-5 Fax Resolution 6-5 Composing Electronic Cover Page 6-6 Composing Your Own Comments 6-6 Cover Page for the Next Fax Only 6-7 Always Send a Cover Page 6-7 Using a Printed Cover Page ...
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... 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 7 8 xiv Auto Dial Numbers and Dialing Options 7-1 Storing Numbers for Easy Dialing 7-1 Storing One Touch Dial Numbers (For FAX ... 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...
... 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 7 8 xiv Auto Dial Numbers and Dialing Options 7-1 Storing Numbers for Easy Dialing 7-1 Storing One Touch Dial Numbers (For FAX ... 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...
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... Retrieval 9-3 Using the Remote Retrieval Access Code 9-3 Remote Commands 9-4 Retrieving Fax Messages 9-5 Changing the Fax Forwarding Number 9-5 10 Printing Reports 10-1 FAX/MFC Settings and Activity 10-1 Customizing the Transmission Verification Report .......... 10-1 Setting the Fax Activity Report Interval 10-2 Using the Reports Key 10-2 To Print a ...Report 10-3 11 Making Copies 11-1 Using the FAX/MFC as a Copier 11-1 Making a Single Copy 11-1 Making Multiple Copies 11-1 Out of Memory Message 11-2 Temporary...
... Retrieval 9-3 Using the Remote Retrieval Access Code 9-3 Remote Commands 9-4 Retrieving Fax Messages 9-5 Changing the Fax Forwarding Number 9-5 10 Printing Reports 10-1 FAX/MFC Settings and Activity 10-1 Customizing the Transmission Verification Report .......... 10-1 Setting the Fax Activity Report Interval 10-2 Using the Reports Key 10-2 To Print a ...Report 10-3 11 Making Copies 11-1 Using the FAX/MFC as a Copier 11-1 Making a Single Copy 11-1 Making Multiple Copies 11-1 Out of Memory Message 11-2 Temporary...
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... (For USA Only 12-3 Important 12-3 Industry Canada Compliance Statement 12-4 Important-About the Interface Cable (For FAX-2900, FAX-3800, MFC-4800 Only) ....... 12-4 Warranty 12-4 International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement 12-4 Important Safety Instructions 12-5 Trademarks 12-7 Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance 13-1 ...Jammed near the Drum Unit or in the Fuser Unit 13-6 If You Are Having Difficulty with Your FAX/MFC ........ 13-7 Packing and Shipping the FAX/MFC 13-14 Routine Maintenance 13-16 Cleaning the Document Scanner 13-16 Cleaning the Printer 13-17 ...
... (For USA Only 12-3 Important 12-3 Industry Canada Compliance Statement 12-4 Important-About the Interface Cable (For FAX-2900, FAX-3800, MFC-4800 Only) ....... 12-4 Warranty 12-4 International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement 12-4 Important Safety Instructions 12-5 Trademarks 12-7 Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance 13-1 ...Jammed near the Drum Unit or in the Fuser Unit 13-6 If You Are Having Difficulty with Your FAX/MFC ........ 13-7 Packing and Shipping the FAX/MFC 13-14 Routine Maintenance 13-16 Cleaning the Document Scanner 13-16 Cleaning the Printer 13-17 ...
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...some LCD messages. For clarification, and to help you to its fullest potential by checking the Index in the back of the FAX/ MFC. Warnings detail precautions you must follow or avoid to prevent possible damage to perform. Additionally, your MFC. boldface italics bubble... to related topic. Improper Setup alerts you to guide you through programming your FAX/MFC has a Reports key. Note Notes tell you the proper response for purchasing a Brother fax machine or multi-function center (FAX/ MFC). 1 Introduction 1 Using This Manual Thank you for a situation that are listed...
...some LCD messages. For clarification, and to help you to its fullest potential by checking the Index in the back of the FAX/ MFC. Warnings detail precautions you must follow or avoid to prevent possible damage to perform. Additionally, your MFC. boldface italics bubble... to related topic. Improper Setup alerts you to guide you through programming your FAX/MFC has a Reports key. Note Notes tell you the proper response for purchasing a Brother fax machine or multi-function center (FAX/ MFC). 1 Introduction 1 Using This Manual Thank you for a situation that are listed...
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Please fill out the form and return it to Brother's Automated Fax Response System as your MFC. To get a response, you must have set up your Station ID. (See Setting the Station ID, page 4-2 in the Owner's ... registration. INTRODUCTION 1-2 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 product from the main menu.
Please fill out the form and return it to Brother's Automated Fax Response System as your MFC. To get a response, you must have set up your Station ID. (See Setting the Station ID, page 4-2 in the Owner's ... registration. INTRODUCTION 1-2 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 product from the main menu.
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... or enlarge copies depending upon the ratio you select. Also lets you dial telephone and fax numbers without lifting the handset. -OR- FAX-2800, FAX-2900 and FAX-3800 Control Panel Overview 2 1 12 11 3 4 (FAX-2800) 56 7 1 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) The LCD displays messages to help you ...set up and operate your FAX. 2 Shift Accesses the second number stored on hold. 9 Search/Speed Dial ...
... or enlarge copies depending upon the ratio you select. Also lets you dial telephone and fax numbers without lifting the handset. -OR- FAX-2800, FAX-2900 and FAX-3800 Control Panel Overview 2 1 12 11 3 4 (FAX-2800) 56 7 1 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) The LCD displays messages to help you ...set up and operate your FAX. 2 Shift Accesses the second number stored on hold. 9 Search/Speed Dial ...
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... handle incoming calls. A Navigation Keys: Menu/Set Lets you send a fax. 0 Fax Keys: Receive Mode Use to scroll through the menus and options. or Press to scroll forward or backward to do an alphabetical search for the ... using the speaker, ring or handset, you can press these keys to set a menu selection. Fax Start Starts an operation, such as sending a fax. INTRODUCTION 1-4 B Stop/Exit Stops a fax, cancels an operation, or exits from Menu mode. Fax Resolution Sets the resolution when you access the Menu and Programming mode and stores your settings...
... handle incoming calls. A Navigation Keys: Menu/Set Lets you send a fax. 0 Fax Keys: Receive Mode Use to scroll through the menus and options. or Press to scroll forward or backward to do an alphabetical search for the ... using the speaker, ring or handset, you can press these keys to set a menu selection. Fax Start Starts an operation, such as sending a fax. INTRODUCTION 1-4 B Stop/Exit Stops a fax, cancels an operation, or exits from Menu mode. Fax Resolution Sets the resolution when you access the Menu and Programming mode and stores your settings...
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... quickly and easily select temporary settings (for the next copy only). Options You can select a report to print: Help List, Auto Dial, Fax Activity, Transmission Verification and User Settings. 3 Scan Keys: Scan Image Press this key to scan a picture or image into your E-mail application...data from the printer memory. 5 Copy Keys: Enlarge/Reduce Lets you reduce or enlarge copies depending upon the ratio you dial telephone and fax numbers without lifting the handset. 1-5 INTRODUCTION Also inserts a pause in your graphics application for further editing. Scan to E-mail Press this key...
... quickly and easily select temporary settings (for the next copy only). Options You can select a report to print: Help List, Auto Dial, Fax Activity, Transmission Verification and User Settings. 3 Scan Keys: Scan Image Press this key to scan a picture or image into your E-mail application...data from the printer memory. 5 Copy Keys: Enlarge/Reduce Lets you reduce or enlarge copies depending upon the ratio you dial telephone and fax numbers without lifting the handset. 1-5 INTRODUCTION Also inserts a pause in your graphics application for further editing. Scan to E-mail Press this key...
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...type during a telephone call from Menu mode. or Press to scroll forward or backward to scroll through the menus and options. C Stop/Exit Stops a fax, cancels an operation, or exits from PULSE to do an alphabetical search for entering information into the MFC. (For Canada Only): The # key lets you...select how the MFC will handle incoming calls. INTRODUCTION 1-6 When using the speaker, ring or handset, you look up numbers stored in the MFC. Fax Start Starts an operation, such as a keyboard for the names of stored numbers. or Volume Press to set a menu selection. Also lets you send...
...type during a telephone call from Menu mode. or Press to scroll forward or backward to scroll through the menus and options. C Stop/Exit Stops a fax, cancels an operation, or exits from PULSE to do an alphabetical search for entering information into the MFC. (For Canada Only): The # key lets you...select how the MFC will handle incoming calls. INTRODUCTION 1-6 When using the speaker, ring or handset, you look up numbers stored in the MFC. Fax Start Starts an operation, such as a keyboard for the names of stored numbers. or Volume Press to set a menu selection. Also lets you send...