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...In USA: 1-888-879-3232 (voice) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) http://www.brothermall.com In Canada: 1-800-668-2768 (voice) Description Item Laser Fax Toner TN-250 Laser Fax Drum DR-250 Telephone Line Cord LG3077001 Telephone Handset LE0446011 Handset Curled Cord UG3543011 Paper Support and Document Support LE1931008 Power... can order accessories directly from within that country. Ordering Accessories and Supplies IMPORTANT For technical and operational assistance, you must be made from Brother. (In the USA, you purchased the FAX/MFC. For best quality results use only genuine...
...In USA: 1-888-879-3232 (voice) 1-800-947-1445 (fax) http://www.brothermall.com In Canada: 1-800-668-2768 (voice) Description Item Laser Fax Toner TN-250 Laser Fax Drum DR-250 Telephone Line Cord LG3077001 Telephone Handset LE0446011 Handset Curled Cord UG3543011 Paper Support and Document Support LE1931008 Power... can order accessories directly from within that country. Ordering Accessories and Supplies IMPORTANT For technical and operational assistance, you must be made from Brother. (In the USA, you purchased the FAX/MFC. For best quality results use only genuine...
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...this Product, (4) this Product has been abused or damaged, or, the recommended monthly volume has been exceeded, (5) non Brother®-brand or non Brother approved parts, supplies, power supplies or other accessories have other than an Authorized Service Representative of the Consumable item, whichever...'s specifications for new products. Your credit card will evaluate your original Product are no defects in this warranty as Print Heads, Toner, Drums, Ink Cartridges, Print Cartridges, Refill Ribbons, Therma PLUS Paper and Thermal Paper, etc. This warranty is defective: Call...
...this Product, (4) this Product has been abused or damaged, or, the recommended monthly volume has been exceeded, (5) non Brother®-brand or non Brother approved parts, supplies, power supplies or other accessories have other than an Authorized Service Representative of the Consumable item, whichever...'s specifications for new products. Your credit card will evaluate your original Product are no defects in this warranty as Print Heads, Toner, Drums, Ink Cartridges, Print Cartridges, Refill Ribbons, Therma PLUS Paper and Thermal Paper, etc. This warranty is defective: Call...
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...limitation, print cartridges, print head, toner and drum) or damage caused by accident, neglect, misuse or improper installation or operation, any damage caused from service, maintenance, modifications, or tampering by the end user/purchaser to a "Brother" Authorized Service Center, together with ... remove the ink cartridges during shipping will cause severe damage to the MFC/Facsimile and will VOID the Warranty. (Refer to you. 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-...
...limitation, print cartridges, print head, toner and drum) or damage caused by accident, neglect, misuse or improper installation or operation, any damage caused from service, maintenance, modifications, or tampering by the end user/purchaser to a "Brother" Authorized Service Center, together with ... remove the ink cartridges during shipping will cause severe damage to the MFC/Facsimile and will VOID the Warranty. (Refer to you. 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-...
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...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 Phone Line 1-7 Why Should There Be Trouble 1-7 How Can You Avoid Possible Problems 1-7 Fax Tones and Handshake 1-7 ECM (Error Correction Mode 1-8 2 Assembly and Connections 2-1 Packing List 2-1 Choosing a Location 2-2 Assembly 2-3 Installing the Drum Unit Assembly (with Toner...
...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 Phone Line 1-7 Why Should There Be Trouble 1-7 How Can You Avoid Possible Problems 1-7 Fax Tones and Handshake 1-7 ECM (Error Correction Mode 1-8 2 Assembly and Connections 2-1 Packing List 2-1 Choosing a Location 2-2 Assembly 2-3 Installing the Drum Unit Assembly (with Toner...
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... 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... the Handset Volume 4-5 Choosing the Handset Volume (For Volume Amplify) ...... 4-5 Setting Volume Amplify 4-6 Memory Storage 4-6 Turning On Automatic Daylight Savings Time 4-7 Toner Save 4-7 Sleep Mode 4-7 Setting Tone/Pulse Dialing Mode (For Canada Only) ........ 4-7 Setup Receive 5-1 Basic Receiving Operations 5-1 Choosing the Receive Mode 5-1 ...
... 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... the Handset Volume 4-5 Choosing the Handset Volume (For Volume Amplify) ...... 4-5 Setting Volume Amplify 4-6 Memory Storage 4-6 Turning On Automatic Daylight Savings Time 4-7 Toner Save 4-7 Sleep Mode 4-7 Setting Tone/Pulse Dialing Mode (For Canada Only) ........ 4-7 Setup Receive 5-1 Basic Receiving Operations 5-1 Choosing the Receive Mode 5-1 ...
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... 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 ...13-17 Cleaning the Drum Unit 13-18 Replacing the Toner Cartridge 13-19 Replacing the Drum Unit 13-23 Glossary G-1 Specifications S-1 Product Description S-1 Fax S-1 Printer (For FAX-2900, FAX-3800, MFC-4800 Only)....... S-2 Computer Requirements (For FAX-2900, FAX...
... 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 ...13-17 Cleaning the Drum Unit 13-18 Replacing the Toner Cartridge 13-19 Replacing the Drum Unit 13-23 Glossary G-1 Specifications S-1 Product Description S-1 Fax S-1 Printer (For FAX-2900, FAX-3800, MFC-4800 Only)....... S-2 Computer Requirements (For FAX-2900, FAX...
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...Curled Cord Telephone Handset CD-ROM (For MFC 4800 Only) Drum Unit Assembly (With free Starter Toner Cartridge-up to your warranty. If you do not pack the FAX/MFC properly, you transport the FAX/MFC, use the packing materials that came with FAX/MFC. Whenever you may void your compuer using... ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2-1 2 Assembly and Connections 2 Packing List Make sure 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...
...Curled Cord Telephone Handset CD-ROM (For MFC 4800 Only) Drum Unit Assembly (With free Starter Toner Cartridge-up to your warranty. If you do not pack the FAX/MFC properly, you transport the FAX/MFC, use the packing materials that came with FAX/MFC. Whenever you may void your compuer using... ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2-1 2 Assembly and Connections 2 Packing List Make sure 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...
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To prevent damage to the drum, do NOT expose it from side to side five or six times to light for longer than a few minutes. Do NOT remove the starter sheet-this will be ejected while the FAX/MFC is warming up. Assembly Installing the Drum Unit Assembly (with Toner Cartridge) 1 Unpack the drum unit assembly, including the toner cartridge, and gently rock it to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. Starter Sheet ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2-3
To prevent damage to the drum, do NOT expose it from side to side five or six times to light for longer than a few minutes. Do NOT remove the starter sheet-this will be ejected while the FAX/MFC is warming up. Assembly Installing the Drum Unit Assembly (with Toner Cartridge) 1 Unpack the drum unit assembly, including the toner cartridge, and gently rock it to distribute the toner evenly inside the cartridge. Starter Sheet ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS 2-3
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...TEL, FAX ONLY, 5-2 MANUAL, or TAD mode. F/T RING TIME 3. Activate or deactivate the FAX/MFC from a remote location. REMOTE CODE 5. 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. SETUP ...RECEIVE Stop to French. Increases life of toner cartridge. 4-7 Conserves power 4-7 - - 1. AUTO REDUCTION TONE PULSE...
...TEL, FAX ONLY, 5-2 MANUAL, or TAD mode. F/T RING TIME 3. Activate or deactivate the FAX/MFC from a remote location. REMOTE CODE 5. 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. SETUP ...RECEIVE Stop to French. Increases life of toner cartridge. 4-7 Conserves power 4-7 - - 1. AUTO REDUCTION TONE PULSE...
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...2 Press or to select ON (or OFF), and then press Menu/Set. 3 Press Stop/Exit. Setting Tone/Pulse Dialing Mode (For Canada Only) Your FAX/MFC comes set Toner Save to ON, print appears somewhat lighter. It will reset itself after the machine receives a fax or PC data or makes a copy...setting is 0 minutes. 1 Press Menu/Set, 1, 7. 7.SLEEP MODE 2 Use the Dial pad to enter the length of time the machine is OFF. 1 Press Menu/Set, 1, 6. 6.TONER SAVE 2 Press or to select ON (or OFF), and then press Menu/Set. 3 Press Stop/Exit. The default setting is idle before it drops into...
...2 Press or to select ON (or OFF), and then press Menu/Set. 3 Press Stop/Exit. Setting Tone/Pulse Dialing Mode (For Canada Only) Your FAX/MFC comes set Toner Save to ON, print appears somewhat lighter. It will reset itself after the machine receives a fax or PC data or makes a copy...setting is 0 minutes. 1 Press Menu/Set, 1, 7. 7.SLEEP MODE 2 Use the Dial pad to enter the length of time the machine is OFF. 1 Press Menu/Set, 1, 6. 6.TONER SAVE 2 Press or to select ON (or OFF), and then press Menu/Set. 3 Press Stop/Exit. The default setting is idle before it drops into...
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COVER OPEN PLS CLOSE COVER The top cover was too long. Try to fax or receive again or call Brother Customer Service: In USA: 1-800-284-4329 In Canada: 1-800-853-6660 In Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 13 - 2 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E document was not Open, then close the ..., you see what happened. ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE ACTION COOLING DOWN WAIT FOR A WHILE The temperature of the You must wait and allow drum unit or toner cartridge the FAX/MFC to resume is ready.
COVER OPEN PLS CLOSE COVER The top cover was too long. Try to fax or receive again or call Brother Customer Service: In USA: 1-800-284-4329 In Canada: 1-800-853-6660 In Montreal: 1-514-685-6464 13 - 2 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E document was not Open, then close the ..., you see what happened. ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE ACTION COOLING DOWN WAIT FOR A WHILE The temperature of the You must wait and allow drum unit or toner cartridge the FAX/MFC to resume is ready.
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... O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E CHECK DRUM UNIT Drum unit is jammed in Do not pull the paper out the FAX/MFC. If the FAX/MFC cannot reset itself and return to 13-22) TONER LOW If the LCD shows TONER LOW, you see any jammed paper or other item, gently pull it will soon run out. Reinstall... the drum unit. Open the top cover. may be jammed inside the FAX/MFC. If the error message remains, open and close the top cover. Please call Brother...
... O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E CHECK DRUM UNIT Drum unit is jammed in Do not pull the paper out the FAX/MFC. If the FAX/MFC cannot reset itself and return to 13-22) TONER LOW If the LCD shows TONER LOW, you see any jammed paper or other item, gently pull it will soon run out. Reinstall... the drum unit. Open the top cover. may be jammed inside the FAX/MFC. If the error message remains, open and close the top cover. Please call Brother...
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After you may damage the FAX/MFC and cause toner to scatter on the next printed pages. HOT! Review the following diagram. WARNING Do not force the jammed paper from the paper tray because you have used the FAX/MFC, some internal parts of the FAX/MFC, never touch the shaded parts shown in the following...
After you may damage the FAX/MFC and cause toner to scatter on the next printed pages. HOT! Review the following diagram. WARNING Do not force the jammed paper from the paper tray because you have used the FAX/MFC, some internal parts of the FAX/MFC, never touch the shaded parts shown in the following...
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A OUT OF MEMORY error message occurs. Most laser printers have loaded the Brother software, the PC will not accept print. Adjust the top and bottom margins in . • The toner cartridge and drum unit are the first two lines and last two lines, leaves 62 printable lines. ...set up to 13-4) The MFC prints Reset the MFC. Software Difficulties (For MFC-4800 Only) MFC Connect Failure If the MFC is not recognizing the printer input first couple of a document; Please make sure it off by deselect the AutoLoad PopUp check box in the Brother Control Center chapter. (See How...
A OUT OF MEMORY error message occurs. Most laser printers have loaded the Brother software, the PC will not accept print. Adjust the top and bottom margins in . • The toner cartridge and drum unit are the first two lines and last two lines, leaves 62 printable lines. ...set up to 13-4) The MFC prints Reset the MFC. Software Difficulties (For MFC-4800 Only) MFC Connect Failure If the MFC is not recognizing the printer input first couple of a document; Please make sure it off by deselect the AutoLoad PopUp check box in the Brother Control Center chapter. (See How...
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... images and the LCD shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with a new one . Dark Stripes or Toner Stains Clean the FAX/MFC's interior and the primary corona wire of the toner cartridge. (See Routine Maintenance, page 13-16 and Cleaning the Drum Unit, page 13-18.) Make sure that ...stripes. Printed pages have scattered toner and the LCD shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with a new one . light function. Rough surface or thick media can cause the problem. If you still have white in copies. Remove the drum unit and clean the FAX/MFC's interior. (See Routine Maintenance...
... images and the LCD shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with a new one . Dark Stripes or Toner Stains Clean the FAX/MFC's interior and the primary corona wire of the toner cartridge. (See Routine Maintenance, page 13-16 and Cleaning the Drum Unit, page 13-18.) Make sure that ...stripes. Printed pages have scattered toner and the LCD shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with a new one . light function. Rough surface or thick media can cause the problem. If you still have white in copies. Remove the drum unit and clean the FAX/MFC's interior. (See Routine Maintenance...
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...unit with a new one . Blurred Page Certain environmental conditions such as it may be that meets the specifications. Make sure the FAX/MFC is printed on Adjust the print conditions by excessive exposure to occur. Density function, page 5-4. In this condition to light. Printed ... shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with a new one . Marks may cause this case, replace the drum unit with the toner cartridge installed. Remove the drum unit with a new one . DIFFICULTY SUGGESTIONS Print Quality Difficulties (CONTINUED) The whole page is scratched. Make ...
...unit with a new one . Blurred Page Certain environmental conditions such as it may be that meets the specifications. Make sure the FAX/MFC is printed on Adjust the print conditions by excessive exposure to occur. Density function, page 5-4. In this condition to light. Printed ... shows CHANGE DRUM SOON, replace the drum unit with a new one . Marks may cause this case, replace the drum unit with the toner cartridge installed. Remove the drum unit with a new one . DIFFICULTY SUGGESTIONS Print Quality Difficulties (CONTINUED) The whole page is scratched. Make ...
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... paper supports and the handset, curl cord and pack them. Leave the toner cartridge installed in the drum unit. Packing and Shipping the FAX/MFC Whenever you transport the FAX/MFC, use the packing materials that came with your machine. Follow the steps ...below to pack the FAX/MFC or it . Drum Unit Toner Cartridge 13 - 14 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E Plastic Bag 5 Place the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly into the plastic bag and seal the bag completely. 6 Close the ...
... paper supports and the handset, curl cord and pack them. Leave the toner cartridge installed in the drum unit. Packing and Shipping the FAX/MFC Whenever you transport the FAX/MFC, use the packing materials that came with your machine. Follow the steps ...below to pack the FAX/MFC or it . Drum Unit Toner Cartridge 13 - 14 T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E Plastic Bag 5 Place the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly into the plastic bag and seal the bag completely. 6 Close the ...
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T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E 13 - 15 7 Wrap the FAX/MFC in the plastic bag and place it in the original carton with your "Exchange" machine. 9 Close the carton and tape it shut. Keep all separate parts to use with the original packing material. 8 Pack the drum unit, toner cartridge assembly and printed materials into the original carton as shown below: (FAX-3800 Only) Note If you are returning the FAX/MFC to Brother as part of the Exchange Service, pack only the FAX/MFC.
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G A N D R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E 13 - 15 7 Wrap the FAX/MFC in the plastic bag and place it in the original carton with your "Exchange" machine. 9 Close the carton and tape it shut. Keep all separate parts to use with the original packing material. 8 Pack the drum unit, toner cartridge assembly and printed materials into the original carton as shown below: (FAX-3800 Only) Note If you are returning the FAX/MFC to Brother as part of the Exchange Service, pack only the FAX/MFC.
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I Do not use isopropyl alcohol to clean the scanner window or the toner sensor. When you have used the FAX/MFC, some internal parts of the FAX/MFC, never touch the shaded parts as shown in the diagram below. HOT! I Do not touch the scanner window with isopropyl alcohol on the panel. Inside ...
I Do not use isopropyl alcohol to clean the scanner window or the toner sensor. When you have used the FAX/MFC, some internal parts of the FAX/MFC, never touch the shaded parts as shown in the diagram below. HOT! I Do not touch the scanner window with isopropyl alcohol on the panel. Inside ...
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... times. Corona Wire Tab Caution If you place the drum unit on a drop cloth or large piece of disposable paper to avoid spilling and scattering toner. 1 Carefully turn the drum unit upside down. 2 Clean the primary corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the tab from right to the... recommend you do not position the tab at the Home position ( M ), printed pages may have vertical stripes. 4 Re-install the drum unit into the FAX/MFC. (See Replacing the Drum Unit, page 13-23.) 5 Close the top cover. 6 Plug in the power cord. 13 - 18...
... times. Corona Wire Tab Caution If you place the drum unit on a drop cloth or large piece of disposable paper to avoid spilling and scattering toner. 1 Carefully turn the drum unit upside down. 2 Clean the primary corona wire inside the drum unit by gently sliding the tab from right to the... recommend you do not position the tab at the Home position ( M ), printed pages may have vertical stripes. 4 Re-install the drum unit into the FAX/MFC. (See Replacing the Drum Unit, page 13-23.) 5 Close the top cover. 6 Plug in the power cord. 13 - 18...