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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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... (fax) 1-800-284-3238 (TTY service for Brother Printer Driver updates. Service Centers (Canada Only) For service center addresses in Canada, call our fax-back system, and follow the voice prompts to receive faxed instructions about using this manual, call 1-800-853-6660. Calls must call 1-...answers to any fax machine, not just the one -stop resource for MFC-4800). Brother Numbers IMPORTANT For technical and operational assistance, you must be made from which you are calling. Brother fax-back system Brother Customer Service has installed an easy-to-use the system to send faxes...
... (fax) 1-800-284-3238 (TTY service for Brother Printer Driver updates. Service Centers (Canada Only) For service center addresses in Canada, call our fax-back system, and follow the voice prompts to receive faxed instructions about using this manual, call 1-800-853-6660. Calls must call 1-...answers to any fax machine, not just the one -stop resource for MFC-4800). Brother Numbers IMPORTANT For technical and operational assistance, you must be made from which you are calling. Brother fax-back system Brother Customer Service has installed an easy-to-use the system to send faxes...
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... 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) ... Power and Phone Line Surges and Voltage Spikes (8 Outlets) FX 120 Owner's Manual LE1933001 IEEE-1284 Bi-directional Parallel Cable F2A046-10 **Multi-Function Link®... Pro Suite is NOT available on floppy disks. For best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, available at most Brother retailers. ii O R D E R I N G A C C E S S O R I E S A N D ...
... 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) ... Power and Phone Line Surges and Voltage Spikes (8 Outlets) FX 120 Owner's Manual LE1933001 IEEE-1284 Bi-directional Parallel Cable F2A046-10 **Multi-Function Link®... Pro Suite is NOT available on floppy disks. For best quality results use only genuine Brother accessories, available at most Brother retailers. ii O R D E R I N G A C C E S S O R I E S A N D ...
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... FORM OF THE ACTION (WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), PRODUCT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE), WILL BE LIMITED TO $50. The contents of this manual and the specifications of this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product descriptions and specifications. D I S C L A I M E R O F W A R R A N T I C ...OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. Notice - 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, ...
... FORM OF THE ACTION (WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), PRODUCT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE), WILL BE LIMITED TO $50. The contents of this manual and the specifications of this manual has been compiled and published, covering the latest product descriptions and specifications. D I S C L A I M E R O F W A R R A N T I C ...OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. Notice - 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, ...
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...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 Brother Authorized Service Centers throughout Canada. This warranty states Brother's entire liability and your exclusive remedy against Brother for any failure of your Operation Manual for proper packaging.) BROTHER...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 ...
...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 Brother Authorized Service Centers throughout Canada. This warranty states Brother's entire liability and your exclusive remedy against Brother for any failure of your Operation Manual for proper packaging.) BROTHER...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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or MANUAL. Q U I C K R E F E R E N C E G U I D E vii If you select FAX/TEL, make sure to fax. 8 Enter the fax number. 9 Press Fax Start. Quick Reference Guide Sending Faxes Automatic Transmission 1 Place .... Sending a Cover Page 1 Place the original face down in the ADF. 2 Press Menu/Set, 2, 2, 6. 3 Press or to fax. 6 Enter the fax number. 7 Press Fax Start. Manual Reception 1 Pick up the handset. 2 Press Fax Start if you are ready to set Ring Delay and F/T Ring Time.
or MANUAL. Q U I C K R E F E R E N C E G U I D E vii If you select FAX/TEL, make sure to fax. 8 Enter the fax number. 9 Press Fax Start. Quick Reference Guide Sending Faxes Automatic Transmission 1 Place .... Sending a Cover Page 1 Place the original face down in the ADF. 2 Press Menu/Set, 2, 2, 6. 3 Press or to fax. 6 Enter the fax number. 7 Press Fax Start. Manual Reception 1 Pick up the handset. 2 Press Fax Start if you are ready to set Ring Delay and F/T Ring Time.
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... CD-ROM. Note If this window does not appear, use Windows® Explorer to run the setup.exe program from the root directory of the Brother CD-ROM. The following window will appear. 3 Click On-Line Documentation. 4 Click the documentation you want to read . 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 ... information about these operations, read the complete Owner's Manual that is included on your Macintosh. How to Access the Complete Owner's Manual (For MFC-4800 Only) This Owner's Manual does not contain the information for the documentation you ...
... CD-ROM. Note If this window does not appear, use Windows® Explorer to run the setup.exe program from the root directory of the Brother CD-ROM. The following window will appear. 3 Click On-Line Documentation. 4 Click the documentation you want to read . 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 ... information about these operations, read the complete Owner's Manual that is included on your Macintosh. How to Access the Complete Owner's Manual (For MFC-4800 Only) This Owner's Manual does not contain the information for the documentation you ...
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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 ... 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...
... 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 ... 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...
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... 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...
... 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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... 8-5 Sending a Fax Using CallManage (For Domestic and International Long Distance Calls Only 8-6 Placing a Long Distance Telephone... (For FAX Models Only) and Speed Dial Numbers 7-2 Setting Up 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... 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 ...
... 8-5 Sending a Fax Using CallManage (For Domestic and International Long Distance Calls Only 8-6 Placing a Long Distance Telephone... (For FAX Models Only) and Speed Dial Numbers 7-2 Setting Up 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... 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 ...
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... Information All chapter headings and subheadings are not compatible with LCD screen prompts to read this manual. Conventions Used in the Table of the FAX/ MFC. boldface italics bubble dot Bold typeface identifies a specific key on the LCD of Contents. FYI tips provide details... and explanations. Press Reports and 1 to help you can use , with the FAX/MFC. 1-1 INTRODUCTION For clarification, and to print a list of some LCD messages. 1 Introduction 1 Using This Manual Thank you the proper response for purchasing a Brother fax machine or multi-function center (FAX...
... Information All chapter headings and subheadings are not compatible with LCD screen prompts to read this manual. Conventions Used in the Table of the FAX/ MFC. boldface italics bubble dot Bold typeface identifies a specific key on the LCD of Contents. FYI tips provide details... and explanations. Press Reports and 1 to help you can use , with the FAX/MFC. 1-1 INTRODUCTION For clarification, and to print a list of some LCD messages. 1 Introduction 1 Using This Manual Thank you the proper response for purchasing a Brother fax machine or multi-function center (FAX...
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... Setting the Station ID, page 4-2 in the Owner's Manual.) In USA 1-877-268-9575 When your TEST SHEET is received, a Confirmation Sheet and Product Registration form will verify that your MFC. Please fill out the form and return it to Brother's Automated Fax Response System as your first transmission. This ...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 registration. To Complete Your MFC-4800 Registration On-Line (For MFC-4800 Only): 1 Insert the MFL Pro Suite CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 2 Click On-...
... Setting the Station ID, page 4-2 in the Owner's Manual.) In USA 1-877-268-9575 When your TEST SHEET is received, a Confirmation Sheet and Product Registration form will verify that your MFC. Please fill out the form and return it to Brother's Automated Fax Response System as your first transmission. This ...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 registration. To Complete Your MFC-4800 Registration On-Line (For MFC-4800 Only): 1 Insert the MFL Pro Suite CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 2 Click On-...
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... Order Form Handset Curled Cord Telephone Handset CD-ROM (For MFC 4800 Only) Drum Unit Assembly (With free Starter Toner Cartridge-up 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). You will need them to your warranty. 2 Assembly and Connections 2 Packing List Make sure you transport the FAX/MFC, use the packing materials ...
... Order Form Handset Curled Cord Telephone Handset CD-ROM (For MFC 4800 Only) Drum Unit Assembly (With free Starter Toner Cartridge-up 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). You will need them to your warranty. 2 Assembly and Connections 2 Packing List Make sure you transport the FAX/MFC, use the packing materials ...
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..." for recording your FAX/MFC. Do not use , the LCD shows EXT. Make sure you carefully follow instructions in use a "toll-saver" ring setting on your machine, use that you can use as a regular phone. Whenever this phone (or TAD) is in this manual for fax calling (CNG) tones. ...If it doesn't hear CNG tones, the FAX/MFC lets the TAD continue playing your outgoing message so your Brother machine. Connecting an External Telephone Your FAX/MFC is equipped with four rings there are only 8-10 seconds...
..." for recording your FAX/MFC. Do not use , the LCD shows EXT. Make sure you carefully follow instructions in use a "toll-saver" ring setting on your machine, use that you can use as a regular phone. Whenever this phone (or TAD) is in this manual for fax calling (CNG) tones. ...If it doesn't hear CNG tones, the FAX/MFC lets the TAD continue playing your outgoing message so your Brother machine. Connecting an External Telephone Your FAX/MFC is equipped with four rings there are only 8-10 seconds...
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... and see if it is important in recording this message. 1 Record 5 seconds of silence at the beginning of your message. (This allows your FAX/MFC time to 20 seconds. 3 End your 20-second message by pressing 51 and Start." Special Line Considerations Roll-Over Phone Lines A roll-over system as...Code for the fax CNG tones of the other if they stop.) 2 Limit your speaking to listen for people sending manual faxes. Outgoing Message (OGM) on a dedicated line. Your FAX/MFC can work best on External TAD Timing is the last number in size and appearance and both lines. If it can...
... and see if it is important in recording this message. 1 Record 5 seconds of silence at the beginning of your message. (This allows your FAX/MFC time to 20 seconds. 3 End your 20-second message by pressing 51 and Start." Special Line Considerations Roll-Over Phone Lines A roll-over system as...Code for the fax CNG tones of the other if they stop.) 2 Limit your speaking to listen for people sending manual faxes. Outgoing Message (OGM) on a dedicated line. Your FAX/MFC can work best on External TAD Timing is the last number in size and appearance and both lines. If it can...
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... the company that installed your telephone system and ask them to connect the FAX/MFC for you can then leave the FAX/MFC in FAX mode to have a separate line for the FAX/MFC. If You Are Installing the FAX/MFC to Work with a PBX: 1 It is not guaranteed that the unit will be... either pulse or tone dialing telephone service. All incoming calls should be connected to a multi-line system, ask your installer to connect the unit to MANUAL. You can plug the two-line telephone into the EXT.jack on the left side of the FAX...
... the company that installed your telephone system and ask them to connect the FAX/MFC for you can then leave the FAX/MFC in FAX mode to have a separate line for the FAX/MFC. If You Are Installing the FAX/MFC to Work with a PBX: 1 It is not guaranteed that the unit will be... either pulse or tone dialing telephone service. All incoming calls should be connected to a multi-line system, ask your installer to connect the unit to MANUAL. You can plug the two-line telephone into the EXT.jack on the left side of the FAX...
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...PROGRAMMING 3-1 To help you take full advantage of these programming operations without the Owner's Manual. When you place an original in the ADF, the message appears to tell you that are found in the FAX/MFC programs, use the Menu Selection Table on -screen prompts to offer. Additionally, you...Set and the menu number using navigation keys. The message you can program your FAX/MFC with on-screen programming using the dial pad. User-friendly programming helps you program your FAX/MFC has to help you understand the menu selections and options that you can probably perform...
...PROGRAMMING 3-1 To help you take full advantage of these programming operations without the Owner's Manual. When you place an original in the ADF, the message appears to tell you that are found in the FAX/MFC programs, use the Menu Selection Table on -screen prompts to offer. Additionally, you...Set and the menu number using navigation keys. The message you can program your FAX/MFC with on-screen programming using the dial pad. User-friendly programming helps you program your FAX/MFC has to help you understand the menu selections and options that you can probably perform...
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... shown in bold. 3-4 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING TONER SAVE 2. Descriptions Page Changes for "double-ring" in FAX/ TEL, FAX ONLY, 5-2 MANUAL, or TAD mode. EASY RECEIVE 4. RING DELAY 2. SETUP RECEIVE Stop to French. AUTO REDUCTION TONE PULSE ENGLISH FRENCH 04 03 02 01...the LCD language to Exit Menu Selections - - - Sets the time for Daylight Savings Time 4-7 automatically. Reduces size of rings before FAX/MFC answers in FAX/TEL mode. 5-3 Receive fax messages without pressing the 5-3 Fax Start key. REMOTE CODE 5. to accept Main Menu Submenu...
... shown in bold. 3-4 ON-SCREEN PROGRAMMING TONER SAVE 2. Descriptions Page Changes for "double-ring" in FAX/ TEL, FAX ONLY, 5-2 MANUAL, or TAD mode. EASY RECEIVE 4. RING DELAY 2. SETUP RECEIVE Stop to French. AUTO REDUCTION TONE PULSE ENGLISH FRENCH 04 03 02 01...the LCD language to Exit Menu Selections - - - Sets the time for Daylight Savings Time 4-7 automatically. Reduces size of rings before FAX/MFC answers in FAX/TEL mode. 5-3 Receive fax messages without pressing the 5-3 Fax Start key. REMOTE CODE 5. to accept Main Menu Submenu...
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... Setup Receive 5 Basic Receiving Operations Choosing the Receive Mode There are four different receive modes for you to pick up the call. The FAX/MFC controls the line and automatically answers every call . If the call as a fax. Fax messages are using a computer modem on the external .... If you can also use . 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. For dedicated fax lines. The external TAD automatically answers every call . Use this mode if ...
... Setup Receive 5 Basic Receiving Operations Choosing the Receive Mode There are four different receive modes for you to pick up the call. The FAX/MFC controls the line and automatically answers every call . If the call as a fax. Fax messages are using a computer modem on the external .... If you can also use . 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. For dedicated fax lines. The external TAD automatically answers every call . Use this mode if ...
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... before it answers. If you are changing the Receive Mode while in another operation, the LCD returns to press Receive Mode until your active setting. MANUAL 2 Continue to that operation. If you select 00, the line doesn't ring at all. 3 Press Stop/Exit. 5-2 SETUP RECEIVE If you have extension phones ...on the same line as the FAX/ MFC, keep the Ring Delay default setting of times the FAX/MFC rings before the FAX/MFC answers (00-04), and then press Menu/Set. To Select or Change Your Receive Mode 1 Press Receive Mode...
... before it answers. If you are changing the Receive Mode while in another operation, the LCD returns to press Receive Mode until your active setting. MANUAL 2 Continue to that operation. If you select 00, the line doesn't ring at all. 3 Press Stop/Exit. 5-2 SETUP RECEIVE If you have extension phones ...on the same line as the FAX/ MFC, keep the Ring Delay default setting of times the FAX/MFC rings before the FAX/MFC answers (00-04), and then press Menu/Set. To Select or Change Your Receive Mode 1 Press Receive Mode...