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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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... the FAX/MFC. 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 all your Fax Machine/ Multi-Function Center needs.... BROTHER NUMBERS i You can use fax-back system, so you can download the latest software and utilities, read FAQs and troubleshooting tips, ...
... the FAX/MFC. 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 all your Fax Machine/ Multi-Function Center needs.... BROTHER NUMBERS i You can use fax-back system, so you can download the latest software and utilities, read FAQs and troubleshooting tips, ...
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...accessory you need and you have a Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express credit card, you can visit us online for a complete selection of Brother accessories and supplies available for purchase.) In USA: 1-888-879-3232 (voice) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) http://www.brothermall.com In Canada: ... Pro Suite is NOT available on floppy disks. 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 must call the country where you can order accessories directly from within that ...
...accessory you need and you have a Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express credit card, you can visit us online for a complete selection of Brother accessories and supplies available for purchase.) In USA: 1-888-879-3232 (voice) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) http://www.brothermall.com In Canada: ... Pro Suite is NOT available on floppy disks. 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 must call the country where you can order accessories directly from within that ...
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... and published, covering the latest product descriptions and specifications. THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. 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...THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE IS ASSUMED BY YOU. N O T I E S iii Disclaimer of Brother Industries Ltd., this product are subject to change without notice in the specifications and materials contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages...
... and published, covering the latest product descriptions and specifications. THE ABOVE EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. 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...THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE IS ASSUMED BY YOU. N O T I E S iii Disclaimer of Brother Industries Ltd., this product are subject to change without notice in the specifications and materials contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages...
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... of your original non- What is NOT covered: This warranty is shorter. iv M F C L I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y ( U S A ) is sent to Brother within the United States. The refurbished or remanufactured Product you receive will be billed up to the cost of a new Product if: (i) you purchased this... packaged, freight prepaid, to the manufacturer's specifications for the Warranty Period that the replacement parts conform to state. Brother reserves the right to supply refurbished or remanufactured replacement parts provided that there are not covered by the balance of ...
... of your original non- What is NOT covered: This warranty is shorter. iv M F C L I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y ( U S A ) is sent to Brother within the United States. The refurbished or remanufactured Product you receive will be billed up to the cost of a new Product if: (i) you purchased this... packaged, freight prepaid, to the manufacturer's specifications for the Warranty Period that the replacement parts conform to state. Brother reserves the right to supply refurbished or remanufactured replacement parts provided that there are not covered by the balance of ...
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... piece of paper in which the exchanged Product was received and include a copy of proof of purchase (bill of sale). BROTHER INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION 100 SOMERSET CORPORATE BLVD. Model Serial Date of purchase Store where purchased:___________ Location of store Important: We recommend that ... not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, the above is your sole and exclusive (that repair or replacement, Brother shall not be changed in any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages or specific relief. It is the final expression and the...
... piece of paper in which the exchanged Product was received and include a copy of proof of purchase (bill of sale). BROTHER INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION 100 SOMERSET CORPORATE BLVD. Model Serial Date of purchase Store where purchased:___________ Location of store Important: We recommend that ... not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, the above is your sole and exclusive (that repair or replacement, Brother shall not be changed in any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages or specific relief. It is the final expression and the...
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... damages. Within Montreal, please call 1-800-853-6660. Neither Brother nor anyone other rights which vary from the date of your exclusive remedy against Brother for labour and parts, Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. ("Brother"), or its Authorized Service Centers, Distributors, Dealers, Agents or... some Provinces do not allow the above limitation 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'...
... damages. Within Montreal, please call 1-800-853-6660. Neither Brother nor anyone other rights which vary from the date of your exclusive remedy against Brother for labour and parts, Brother International Corporation (Canada) Ltd. ("Brother"), or its Authorized Service Centers, Distributors, Dealers, Agents or... some Provinces do not allow the above limitation 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'...
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Sending a Cover Page 1 Place the original face down in the ADF. 2 Press Menu/Set, 2, 2, 6. 3 Press or to select ON, and then press Menu/Set-OR- Manual Reception 1 Pick up the handset. 2 Press Fax Start if you are ready to set Ring Delay and F/T Ring Time. Real Time Transmission You can send faxes in real time. 1 Place the original face down in the ADF. 2 Enter the fax number using One Touch (FAX models only), Speed Dial, Search or the dial pad. 3 Press Fax Start. If you select FAX/TEL, make sure to fax. 8 Enter the fax number. 9 Press Fax Start. appears, press Menu/Set. 4 Press or ...
Sending a Cover Page 1 Place the original face down in the ADF. 2 Press Menu/Set, 2, 2, 6. 3 Press or to select ON, and then press Menu/Set-OR- Manual Reception 1 Pick up the handset. 2 Press Fax Start if you are ready to set Ring Delay and F/T Ring Time. Real Time Transmission You can send faxes in real time. 1 Place the original face down in the ADF. 2 Enter the fax number using One Touch (FAX models only), Speed Dial, Search or the dial pad. 3 Press Fax Start. If you select FAX/TEL, make sure to fax. 8 Enter the fax number. 9 Press Fax Start. appears, press Menu/Set. 4 Press or ...
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...-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...
...-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...
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... read the complete Owner's Manual that is included on the CD-ROM. How to run the setup.exe program from the root directory of the Brother CD-ROM. Insert the CD-ROM into your model name. The CD-ROM main menu will appear. 2 Double-click the Documents icon. 3 If you see...
... read the complete Owner's Manual that is included on the CD-ROM. How to run the setup.exe program from the root directory of the Brother CD-ROM. Insert the CD-ROM into your model name. The CD-ROM main menu will appear. 2 Double-click the Documents icon. 3 If you see...
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...: I To access our web site (www.brother.com), click Brother Home Page. The following screen will need, such as Web support (Brother Solutions Center), Customer Service and Brother Authorized Service Centers. • Click Brother Support on the main menu. Visit us at: http://solutions.brother.com x HOW TO ACCESS BROTHER SUPPORT (FOR MFC-4800 ONLY) (FOR WINDOWS...
...: I To access our web site (www.brother.com), click Brother Home Page. The following screen will need, such as Web support (Brother Solutions Center), Customer Service and Brother Authorized Service Centers. • Click Brother Support on the main menu. Visit us at: http://solutions.brother.com x HOW TO ACCESS BROTHER SUPPORT (FOR MFC-4800 ONLY) (FOR WINDOWS...
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... 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 Machines 1-7 Custom Features 1-7 Do You Have Voice Mail on the...
... 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 Machines 1-7 Custom Features 1-7 Do You Have Voice Mail on the...
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3 4 5 xii Converting Telephone Wall Outlets 2-12 Installing FAX/MFC, 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 Keys 3-2 Initial Setup 4-1 Getting Started 4-1 Setting the Paper Size 4-1 Setting the Date and Time 4-1 Setting the Station ID 4-2 Entering Text 4-2 Inserting Spaces 4-3 Making Corrections 4-3 Repeating Letters ...
3 4 5 xii Converting Telephone Wall Outlets 2-12 Installing FAX/MFC, 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 Keys 3-2 Initial Setup 4-1 Getting Started 4-1 Setting the Paper Size 4-1 Setting the Date and Time 4-1 Setting the Station ID 4-2 Entering Text 4-2 Inserting Spaces 4-3 Making Corrections 4-3 Repeating Letters ...
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Setting the F/T Ring Time (For FAX/TEL Mode Only)..... 5-3 Easy Receive 5-3 Printing a Reduced Incoming Fax (Auto Reduction 5-4 Setting the Print Density 5-4 Advanced Receiving Operations 5-5 Operation from Extension Telephones 5-5 For FAX/TEL Mode Only 5-5 Changing the Remote Codes 5-5 Printing a Fax in Memory 5-6 Polling 5-6 Setting Up Polling 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 ...
Setting the F/T Ring Time (For FAX/TEL Mode Only)..... 5-3 Easy Receive 5-3 Printing a Reduced Incoming Fax (Auto Reduction 5-4 Setting the Print Density 5-4 Advanced Receiving Operations 5-5 Operation from Extension Telephones 5-5 For FAX/TEL Mode Only 5-5 Changing the Remote Codes 5-5 Printing a Fax in Memory 5-6 Polling 5-6 Setting Up Polling 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 ...
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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 7 8 xiv Auto Dial Numbers... 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 8-2 Before You Choose the Ring Pattern to Register 8-2 VERY IMPORTANT 8-3 Registering the Distinctive Ring Pattern ...
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 7 8 xiv Auto Dial Numbers... 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 8-2 Before You Choose the Ring Pattern to Register 8-2 VERY IMPORTANT 8-3 Registering the Distinctive Ring Pattern ...
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Disclaimer 8-6 9 Remote Fax Options 9-1 Fax Forwarding/Paging 9-1 Programming a Fax Forwarding Number 9-1 Programming Your Pager Number 9-1 Setting Fax Storage 9-2 Backup Print 9-2 Changing the Remote Retrieval Access Code 9-3 Remote 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...
Disclaimer 8-6 9 Remote Fax Options 9-1 Fax Forwarding/Paging 9-1 Programming a Fax Forwarding Number 9-1 Programming Your Pager Number 9-1 Setting Fax Storage 9-2 Backup Print 9-2 Changing the Remote Retrieval Access Code 9-3 Remote 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...
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... 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 Troubleshooting 13-1 Error Messages 13-1 Document Jam 13...
... 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 Troubleshooting 13-1 Error Messages 13-1 Document Jam 13...
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Electrical and Environment S-3 Parallel Interface S-4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface S-4 16 Index I-1 17 Remote Retrieval Access Card R-1 xvii
Electrical and Environment S-3 Parallel Interface S-4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface S-4 16 Index I-1 17 Remote Retrieval Access Card R-1 xvii
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... FAX/MFC to its fullest potential by checking the Index in this Manual Throughout this manual. Note Notes tell you the proper response for purchasing a Brother fax machine or multi-function center (FAX/ MFC). Press Reports and 1 to help you to perform. Bubble Dot typeface identifies the messages on the FAX...
... FAX/MFC to its fullest potential by checking the Index in this Manual Throughout this manual. Note Notes tell you the proper response for purchasing a Brother fax machine or multi-function center (FAX/ MFC). Press Reports and 1 to help you to perform. Bubble Dot typeface identifies the messages on the FAX...
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...-4800 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.
...-4800 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.