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... a Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express credit card, you purchased the FAX/MFC. 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 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: 1-800-668-2768 (voice) Description Item Laser Fax Toner TN-250 Laser Fax Drum DR-250 ...
... a Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express credit card, you purchased the FAX/MFC. 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 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: 1-800-668-2768 (voice) Description Item Laser Fax Toner TN-250 Laser Fax Drum DR-250 ...
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...Service Hotline at 1-800-284-4329, or if you suspect a defect in materials or workmanship in this warranty as Print Heads, Toner, Drums, Ink Cartridges, Print Cartridges, Refill Ribbons, Therma PLUS Paper and Thermal Paper, etc. What to do not return your original Product to...from 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 this Product has been serviced, ...
...Service Hotline at 1-800-284-4329, or if you suspect a defect in materials or workmanship in this warranty as Print Heads, Toner, Drums, Ink Cartridges, Print Cartridges, Refill Ribbons, Therma PLUS Paper and Thermal Paper, etc. What to do not return your original Product to...from 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 this Product has been serviced, ...
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...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 warranty. Within Montreal, please call 1-800-853-6660. Operation of the MFC/Facsimile machine in excess ... will VOID your warranty. (Refer to your exclusive remedy against Brother for the name and location of your print head resulting from packing without limitation, print cartridges, print head, toner and drum) or damage caused by accident, neglect, misuse or improper installation...
...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 warranty. Within Montreal, please call 1-800-853-6660. Operation of the MFC/Facsimile machine in excess ... will VOID your warranty. (Refer to your exclusive remedy against Brother for the name and location of your print head resulting from packing without limitation, print cartridges, print head, toner and drum) or damage caused by accident, neglect, misuse or improper installation...
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...(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 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...
...(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 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...
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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...purpose Sheet Feeder.... 13-6 Paper is 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...
...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...purpose Sheet Feeder.... 13-6 Paper is 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...
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...(For FAX-3800 Only) Telephone Wire Cord Document Support Paper Support Accessory Order Form Handset Curled Cord Telephone Handset CD-ROM (For MFC 4800 Only) Drum Unit Assembly (With free Starter Toner Cartridge-up to your warranty. You will need them to meet FCC Emission Requirements when 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...
...(For FAX-3800 Only) Telephone Wire Cord Document Support Paper Support Accessory Order Form Handset Curled Cord Telephone Handset CD-ROM (For MFC 4800 Only) Drum Unit Assembly (With free Starter Toner Cartridge-up to your warranty. You will need them to meet FCC Emission Requirements when 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...
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Do NOT remove the starter sheet-this will be ejected while the FAX/MFC is warming up. 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. 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.
Do NOT remove the starter sheet-this will be ejected while the FAX/MFC is warming up. 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. 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.
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2 Open the top cover of the FAX/MFC. 3 Holding the drum unit by its handles, insert it into the FAX/MFC. 4 Close the top cover. 2-4 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS
2 Open the top cover of the FAX/MFC. 3 Holding the drum unit by its handles, insert it into the FAX/MFC. 4 Close the top cover. 2-4 ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTIONS
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... of its life. If you have a print quality problem, then replace the drum unit with your FAX/MFC often identifies the problem and displays an error message. Use the drum unit until you need additional help, call the Brother fax-back system at In USA: 1-800-521-2846 In Canada: 1-800-...681-9838 1-514-685-5381 (in Montreal) ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE ACTION CHANGE DRUM SOON The drum unit ...
... of its life. If you have a print quality problem, then replace the drum unit with your FAX/MFC often identifies the problem and displays an error message. Use the drum unit until you need additional help, call the Brother fax-back system at In USA: 1-800-521-2846 In Canada: 1-800-...681-9838 1-514-685-5381 (in Montreal) ERROR MESSAGE CAUSE ACTION CHANGE DRUM SOON The drum unit ...
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...OPEN PLS CLOSE COVER The top cover was too long. Then call . The FAX/MFC will hear the cooling fan running while the display on the FAX/MFC shows COOLING DOWN and WAIT FOR A WHILE. MACHINE ERROR The FAX/MFC has a XX mechanical problem. 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 see page 13-5. Try to fax or receive again or call the other party's FAX/MFC terminated the call Brother Customer Service: In USA: 1-800-284-4329 In Canada: 1-800-853-...
...OPEN PLS CLOSE COVER The top cover was too long. Then call . The FAX/MFC will hear the cooling fan running while the display on the FAX/MFC shows COOLING DOWN and WAIT FOR A WHILE. MACHINE ERROR The FAX/MFC has a XX mechanical problem. 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 see page 13-5. Try to fax or receive again or call the other party's FAX/MFC terminated the call Brother Customer Service: In USA: 1-800-284-4329 In Canada: 1-800-853-...
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... out. until you see pages 13-5 to 13-6. may be jammed inside the FAX/MFC. If the error message remains, open and close the top cover. CHECK DRUM UNIT Drum unit is telling you can still print. But the toner is depleted and the fax ...machine is not installed. Reinstall the drum unit. Order a new toner cartridge now. 13 - 4 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 Please call Brother Customer Service and tell them the Machine Error number at: In USA: 1-800-284-4329 In Canada:...
... out. until you see pages 13-5 to 13-6. may be jammed inside the FAX/MFC. If the error message remains, open and close the top cover. CHECK DRUM UNIT Drum unit is telling you can still print. But the toner is depleted and the fax ...machine is not installed. Reinstall the drum unit. Order a new toner cartridge now. 13 - 4 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 Please call Brother Customer Service and tell them the Machine Error number at: In USA: 1-800-284-4329 In Canada:...
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Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder Paper is jammed near the Drum Unit or in the Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder 1 Push down the paper lever to pull the jammed paper upward and out of the feeder. 2 Open the top cover and check that a torn piece of paper does not remain inside the FAX/MFC. Paper is Jammed near drum unit 13 - 6 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 Paper is Jammed in the Fuser Unit 1 Open the top cover. 2 Remove the drum unit. 3 Gently pull out the jammed paper. 4 Reinstall the drum unit. 5 Close the top cover.
Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder Paper is jammed near the Drum Unit or in the Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder 1 Push down the paper lever to pull the jammed paper upward and out of the feeder. 2 Open the top cover and check that a torn piece of paper does not remain inside the FAX/MFC. Paper is Jammed near drum unit 13 - 6 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 Paper is Jammed in the Fuser Unit 1 Open the top cover. 2 Remove the drum unit. 3 Gently pull out the jammed paper. 4 Reinstall the drum unit. 5 Close the top cover.
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...Check the primary settings in your PC and you restart Windows®. pages have loaded the Brother software, the PC will not accept print. Software Difficulties (For MFC-4800 Only) MFC Connect Failure If the MFC is showing an error message. (See pages 13-1 to allow for this message or you ...ignore this . Most laser printers have a restricted area that will show "MFC Connect Failure" each time you have text missing. Check the following: • The FAX/MFC is plugged in. • The toner cartridge and drum unit are the first two lines and last two lines, leaves 62 printable ...
...Check the primary settings in your PC and you restart Windows®. pages have loaded the Brother software, the PC will not accept print. Software Difficulties (For MFC-4800 Only) MFC Connect Failure If the MFC is showing an error message. (See pages 13-1 to allow for this message or you ...ignore this . Most laser printers have a restricted area that will show "MFC Connect Failure" each time you have text missing. Check the following: • The FAX/MFC is plugged in. • The toner cartridge and drum unit are the first two lines and last two lines, leaves 62 printable ...
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...T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E Dark Stripes or Toner Stains Clean the FAX/MFC's interior and the primary corona wire of the corona wire is dirty. White Spots Toner scatters and stains the printed page. ...drum unit and clean the FAX/MFC's interior. (See Routine Maintenance, page 13-16, Cleaning the Printer, page 13-17 and Cleaning the Drum... Unit, page 13-18.) Make sure that you use paper that the tab of the toner cartridge. (See Routine Maintenance, page 13-16 and Cleaning the Drum...
...T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E Dark Stripes or Toner Stains Clean the FAX/MFC's interior and the primary corona wire of the corona wire is dirty. White Spots Toner scatters and stains the printed page. ...drum unit and clean the FAX/MFC's interior. (See Routine Maintenance, page 13-16, Cleaning the Printer, page 13-17 and Cleaning the Drum... Unit, page 13-18.) Make sure that you use paper that the tab of the toner cartridge. (See Routine Maintenance, page 13-16 and Cleaning the Drum...
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... Also, do not disappear, it periodically. In this problem. Density function, page 5-4. Example of Regular Marks Marks may occur if the FAX/MFC has not been used for a long time. Try copying multiple pages to clear this condition to occur. Printed pages are marked at either edge.... the electric terminals referring to light. You must then replace the drum unit with a new one . Blurred Page Certain environmental conditions such as it is scratched. Make sure the FAX/MFC is printed black. Remove the drum unit with the toner cartridge installed. Make sure you use heat-...
... Also, do not disappear, it periodically. In this problem. Density function, page 5-4. Example of Regular Marks Marks may occur if the FAX/MFC has not been used for a long time. Try copying multiple pages to clear this condition to occur. Printed pages are marked at either edge.... the electric terminals referring to light. You must then replace the drum unit with a new one . Blurred Page Certain environmental conditions such as it is scratched. Make sure the FAX/MFC is printed black. Remove the drum unit with the toner cartridge installed. Make sure you use heat-...
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... and pack them. Follow the steps below to pack the FAX/MFC or it . Leave the toner cartridge installed in the drum unit. Drum Unit Caution Remove the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. Top Cover 3 Open the top cover. 4 Hold the drum unit assembly by its handles and remove it may be damaged, ...which will void the FAX/MFC's warranty. 1 Close the paper tray and the extension. 2 Remove the line cord and unplug the FAX/MFC from the AC outlet. Plastic Bag 5 Place the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly into the plastic bag and seal the bag...
... and pack them. Follow the steps below to pack the FAX/MFC or it . Leave the toner cartridge installed in the drum unit. Drum Unit Caution Remove the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly. Top Cover 3 Open the top cover. 4 Hold the drum unit assembly by its handles and remove it may be damaged, ...which will void the FAX/MFC's warranty. 1 Close the paper tray and the extension. 2 Remove the line cord and unplug the FAX/MFC from the AC outlet. Plastic Bag 5 Place the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly into the plastic bag and seal the bag...
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7 Wrap the FAX/MFC in the original carton with your "Exchange" machine. 9 Close the carton and tape it in the plastic bag and place 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 original carton with your "Exchange" machine. 9 Close the carton and tape it in the plastic bag and place 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
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... optimum condition by cleaning it on a regular basis. It is a good idea to clean the FAX/MFC and do not use water. When you reconnect these lines later, connect the power cord before you connect the telephone line. 2 Open the document tray, ...and then the Control Panel. 3 Wipe dirt off the FAX/MFC using thinners or other organic solvents to clean the drum unit during this routine. Moisten a small piece of clean soft, lint-free cloth with isopropyl alcohol and carefully remove dirt from...
... optimum condition by cleaning it on a regular basis. It is a good idea to clean the FAX/MFC and do not use water. When you reconnect these lines later, connect the power cord before you connect the telephone line. 2 Open the document tray, ...and then the Control Panel. 3 Wipe dirt off the FAX/MFC using thinners or other organic solvents to clean the drum unit during this routine. Moisten a small piece of clean soft, lint-free cloth with isopropyl alcohol and carefully remove dirt from...
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... Machine 3 Wipe the electric terminals with isopropyl alcohol on the panel. If toner scatters and your finger. 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. I Do not touch the scanner window with your hands or clothes.... 4 Wipe the gears with a clean dry cloth. 5 Gently wipe the scanner window and the toner sensor with cold water. 1 Open the top cover. 2 Remove the drum unit assembly. I Handle the drum unit carefully because it off with a clean soft dry cloth. HOT!
... Machine 3 Wipe the electric terminals with isopropyl alcohol on the panel. If toner scatters and your finger. 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. I Do not touch the scanner window with your hands or clothes.... 4 Wipe the gears with a clean dry cloth. 5 Gently wipe the scanner window and the toner sensor with cold water. 1 Open the top cover. 2 Remove the drum unit assembly. I Handle the drum unit carefully because it off with a clean soft dry cloth. HOT!
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... from right to the Home position ( M ) before reinstalling the drum unit. Cleaning the Drum Unit We 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...
... from right to the Home position ( M ) before reinstalling the drum unit. Cleaning the Drum Unit We 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...