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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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... from your Fax Machine/ Multi-Function Center needs. Brother fax-back system Brother Customer Service has installed an easy-to-use the system to send faxes to any fax machine, not just the one -stop resource for MFC-4800). BROTHER NUMBERS i You can 't resolve difficulty with your FAX/MFC using the ...system, and an index of a Brother authorized dealer or service center, call our fax-back system, and follow...
... from your Fax Machine/ Multi-Function Center needs. Brother fax-back system Brother Customer Service has installed an easy-to-use the system to send faxes to any fax machine, not just the one -stop resource for MFC-4800). BROTHER NUMBERS i You can 't resolve difficulty with your FAX/MFC using the ...system, and an index of a Brother authorized dealer or service center, call our fax-back system, and follow...
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... 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 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 Brother. (In the USA, you purchased the FAX/MFC. If you cannot find the accessory you need and you have a Visa...
... 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 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 Brother. (In the USA, you purchased the FAX/MFC. If you cannot find the accessory you need and you have a Visa...
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...Product is available through our fax-back system at 1800-284-4329. This Limited Warranty is the only warranty that change. Product Support: Toll-free customer service and technical support is lost, stolen or requires service. BROTHER INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION 100 SOMERSET CORPORATE ... AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. MFC LIMITED WARRANTY (USA) v The Brother Customer Service Representative will ship the exchange Product via next business day delivery courier service, with Brother or its representatives. Retain your original Product has expired or...
...Product is available through our fax-back system at 1800-284-4329. This Limited Warranty is the only warranty that change. Product Support: Toll-free customer service and technical support is lost, stolen or requires service. BROTHER INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION 100 SOMERSET CORPORATE ... AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. MFC LIMITED WARRANTY (USA) v The Brother Customer Service Representative will ship the exchange Product via next business day delivery courier service, with Brother or its representatives. Retain your original Product has expired or...
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...shows RECEIVING, replace the handset. Sending a Cover Page 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. appears, press Menu/Set. 4 Press or to select ON (or OFF), and then press Menu/Set. 5 ... the number of pages being sent, and then press Menu/Set. 7 Press 1 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 Menu/ Set. 5 Press 1...
...shows RECEIVING, replace the handset. Sending a Cover Page 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. appears, press Menu/Set. 4 Press or to select ON (or OFF), and then press Menu/Set. 5 ... the number of pages being sent, and then press Menu/Set. 7 Press 1 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 Menu/ Set. 5 Press 1...
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...pad to enter the number of the location you want . 3 Press Copy. For the MFC, press Menu/Set, 2, 3, 1. 2 Enter a two-digit Speed Dial number, and then press Menu/Set. Brother fax-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) viii Q U I C K R E F E R...
...pad to enter the number of the location you want . 3 Press Copy. For the MFC, press Menu/Set, 2, 3, 1. 2 Enter a two-digit Speed Dial number, and then press Menu/Set. Brother fax-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) viii Q U I C K R E F E R...
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How to run the setup.exe program from the root directory of the Brother CD-ROM. Note If this window does not appear, use Windows® Explorer to Access the Complete Owner's Manual (For MFC-4800 Only) This Owner's Manual does not contain the information for the documentation you see... English and French folders, double-click your language. 4 Double-click the icon for the Printer, Scanner and PC Fax. To View On-Line Documentation (For Macintosh...
How to run the setup.exe program from the root directory of the Brother CD-ROM. Note If this window does not appear, use Windows® Explorer to Access the Complete Owner's Manual (For MFC-4800 Only) This Owner's Manual does not contain the information for the documentation you see... English and French folders, double-click your language. 4 Double-click the icon for the Printer, Scanner and PC Fax. To View On-Line Documentation (For Macintosh...
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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 for additional product and services information, click Brother Mall.com. I To access the USA...
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 for additional product and services information, click Brother Mall.com. I To access the USA...
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... 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 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...
... 1-1 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 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...
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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 Selection Table 3-1 Alternating Displays 3-1 Navigation Keys 3-2 ...
... 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 ...
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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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... Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (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 Troubleshooting 13-1 Error Messages 13...
... Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (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 Troubleshooting 13-1 Error Messages 13...
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... listed in this Manual Throughout this manual. Bubble Dot typeface identifies the messages on the FAX/MFC control panel. For clarification, and to perform. Improper Setup alerts you the proper response for purchasing a Brother fax machine or multi-function center (FAX/ MFC). 1 Introduction 1 Using This Manual Thank you choose the correct key presses, we've added...
... listed in this Manual Throughout this manual. Bubble Dot typeface identifies the messages on the FAX/MFC control panel. For clarification, and to perform. Improper Setup alerts you the proper response for purchasing a Brother fax machine or multi-function center (FAX/ MFC). 1 Introduction 1 Using This Manual Thank you choose the correct key presses, we've added...
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...MFC. 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-Line Registration to complete your registration. This will verify that your MFC is received, a Confirmation Sheet and Product Registration form will be sent back to Brother's Automated Fax... Response System as your first transmission. 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 ...
...MFC. 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-Line Registration to complete your registration. This will verify that your MFC is received, a Confirmation Sheet and Product Registration form will be sent back to Brother's Automated Fax... Response System as your first transmission. 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 ...
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... auto dial numbers. 89 10 6 Reports Accesses the Reports menu so you can quickly and easily select temporary settings (for entering information into the FAX. (For Canada Only): The # key lets you switch the dialing type during a telephone call from PULSE to TONE. 8 Hook/Hold Lets ..., Transmission Verification and User Settings. 7 Dial Pad Use to dial phone and fax numbers and as a keyboard for the next copy only). Also lets you select. 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 ...
... auto dial numbers. 89 10 6 Reports Accesses the Reports menu so you can quickly and easily select temporary settings (for entering information into the FAX. (For Canada Only): The # key lets you switch the dialing type during a telephone call from PULSE to TONE. 8 Hook/Hold Lets ..., Transmission Verification and User Settings. 7 Dial Pad Use to dial phone and fax numbers and as a keyboard for the next copy only). Also lets you select. 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 ...
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...or Volume Press to set a menu selection. or Press to scroll forward or backward to scroll through the menus and options. B Stop/Exit Stops a fax, cancels an operation, or exits from Menu mode. When using the speaker, ring or handset, you access the Menu and Programming mode and stores your... settings in the FAX. A Navigation Keys: Menu/Set Lets you can use these keys to adjust the volume. INTRODUCTION 1-4 Fax Resolution Sets the resolution when you can press these keys to select how the...
...or Volume Press to set a menu selection. or Press to scroll forward or backward to scroll through the menus and options. B Stop/Exit Stops a fax, cancels an operation, or exits from Menu mode. When using the speaker, ring or handset, you access the Menu and Programming mode and stores your... settings in the FAX. A Navigation Keys: Menu/Set Lets you can use these keys to adjust the volume. INTRODUCTION 1-4 Fax Resolution Sets the resolution when you can press these keys to select how the...
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...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 graphics application for viewing and editing. Copy Makes a copy. 6 Redial/Pause Redials the last number called. MFC-4800 Control Panel Overview 2 1 13 ...12 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 1 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) The LCD displays messages to help you set up and operate your MFC. 2 Reports Accesses the Reports menu so you can ...
...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 graphics application for viewing and editing. Copy Makes a copy. 6 Redial/Pause Redials the last number called. MFC-4800 Control Panel Overview 2 1 13 ...12 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 1 Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) The LCD displays messages to help you set up and operate your MFC. 2 Reports Accesses the Reports menu so you can ...
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...and stores your setting in the dialing memory. Also lets you send a fax. B Navigation Keys: Menu/Set Lets you look up numbers stored in the MFC. or Volume Press to select how the MFC will handle incoming calls. A Fax Keys: Receive Mode Use to scroll through the menus and options. INTRODUCTION ...number. Also, you can press these keys to do an alphabetical search for entering information into the MFC. (For Canada Only): The # key lets you can use these keys to adjust the volume. Fax Start Starts an operation, such as a keyboard for the names of stored numbers. 8 Dial ...
...and stores your setting in the dialing memory. Also lets you send a fax. B Navigation Keys: Menu/Set Lets you look up numbers stored in the MFC. or Volume Press to select how the MFC will handle incoming calls. A Fax Keys: Receive Mode Use to scroll through the menus and options. INTRODUCTION ...number. Also, you can press these keys to do an alphabetical search for entering information into the MFC. (For Canada Only): The # key lets you can use these keys to adjust the volume. Fax Start Starts an operation, such as a keyboard for the names of stored numbers. 8 Dial ...