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...Brother International Corporation, you will help , you must be recorded as confirmation of the purchase date of your product should you lose your receipt; may serve as the original owner of product loss covered by insurance; and, will be made from your Brother product. Please complete and fax... the Product Registration and Test Sheet or, for all your Fax Machine/Multi-Function Center needs. http://solutions.brother.com/ Note You can download the latest software and...
...Brother International Corporation, you will help , you must be recorded as confirmation of the purchase date of your product should you lose your receipt; may serve as the original owner of product loss covered by insurance; and, will be made from your Brother product. Please complete and fax... the Product Registration and Test Sheet or, for all your Fax Machine/Multi-Function Center needs. http://solutions.brother.com/ Note You can download the latest software and...
Basic Users Guide - English
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Learn the basic Fax, Copy and Scan (MFC-7240 only) operations and how to use your Brother Fax machine as a printer or a scanner (FAX-2940 only 1), or send faxes from the Brother Solutions Center, enabling you to replace consumables. Where is it ? Please read the Safety Instructions before you are using the Brother ControlCenter utility. See this Guide first. Printed / In...
Learn the basic Fax, Copy and Scan (MFC-7240 only) operations and how to use your Brother Fax machine as a printer or a scanner (FAX-2940 only 1), or send faxes from the Brother Solutions Center, enabling you to replace consumables. Where is it ? Please read the Safety Instructions before you are using the Brother ControlCenter utility. See this Guide first. Printed / In...
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... to help you set up and use your machine. 3 Mode keys: FAX Puts the machine in FAX mode. (MFC-7240 only) SCAN Puts the machine in SCAN mode. COPY Puts the machine in COPY mode. 4 Dial pad Use these keys to dial telephone and fax numbers and as a keyboard for copying. 9 FAX keys: Hook/Hold Press before dialing if you...
... to help you set up and use your machine. 3 Mode keys: FAX Puts the machine in FAX mode. (MFC-7240 only) SCAN Puts the machine in SCAN mode. COPY Puts the machine in COPY mode. 4 Dial pad Use these keys to dial telephone and fax numbers and as a keyboard for copying. 9 FAX keys: Hook/Hold Press before dialing if you...
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...jack labeled EXT. When the TAD answers a call . jack of the machine, in Use . Before you set it to the same line as your machine will send CNG tones for the CNG (fax calling) tones sent by a sending fax machine. b Plug the telephone line cord from the EXT. Connections 7 The ...external TAD must be connected to four rings or less. (The machine's Ring Delay setting does not apply.)...
...jack labeled EXT. When the TAD answers a call . jack of the machine, in Use . Before you set it to the same line as your machine will send CNG tones for the CNG (fax calling) tones sent by a sending fax machine. b Plug the telephone line cord from the EXT. Connections 7 The ...external TAD must be connected to four rings or less. (The machine's Ring Delay setting does not apply.)...
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... find the name you are looking for. • If the LCD shows No Contact Found when you are sending a fax manually and the line is busy, the machine will not be lost. Press OK. Fax redial 8 If you enter the first few letters of the pause. 42 Storing numbers 8 You can press Redial.../Pause as many times as needed to try again. b Press the dial pad key for the other fax machine to answer, and then press Start to increase the length of the name. (See Entering text uu page 113.) Press OK. Note • If you...
... find the name you are looking for. • If the LCD shows No Contact Found when you are sending a fax manually and the line is busy, the machine will not be lost. Press OK. Fax redial 8 If you enter the first few letters of the pause. 42 Storing numbers 8 You can press Redial.../Pause as many times as needed to try again. b Press the dial pad key for the other fax machine to answer, and then press Start to increase the length of the name. (See Entering text uu page 113.) Press OK. Note • If you...
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...any sophisticated office product, errors may occur and consumable items may need more help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips: Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/. cartridge, then re-install the toner cartridge in Polled Waiting mode. If the ...the drum unit Make sure that is not completely closed . a while. (For FAX-2840 and MFC-7240) See Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report uu page 74 before disconnecting the machine so you loaded a document. B (For FAX-2940) Turn the power switch off , wait a few seconds, and then ...
...any sophisticated office product, errors may occur and consumable items may need more help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips: Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/. cartridge, then re-install the toner cartridge in Polled Waiting mode. If the ...the drum unit Make sure that is not completely closed . a while. (For FAX-2840 and MFC-7240) See Transferring your faxes or Fax Journal report uu page 74 before disconnecting the machine so you loaded a document. B (For FAX-2940) Turn the power switch off , wait a few seconds, and then ...
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... the corona wire on . 70 The fuser unit is too hot. (For FAX-2840 and MFC-7240 ) Received fax messages still in the back of the machine, and then close it again. Leave the machine for 15 minutes with the power on. (For FAX-2940) Turn the power switch off , wait a few seconds, and then... cover is not completely closed or paper was jammed in memory will not lose any important messages. person's fax machine stopped the call. Replace the drum unit. (See Replacing the drum unit uu page 62.) The machine has a mechanical Open the front cover and close the fuser cover and press Start.
... the corona wire on . 70 The fuser unit is too hot. (For FAX-2840 and MFC-7240 ) Received fax messages still in the back of the machine, and then close it again. Leave the machine for 15 minutes with the power on. (For FAX-2940) Turn the power switch off , wait a few seconds, and then... cover is not completely closed or paper was jammed in memory will not lose any important messages. person's fax machine stopped the call. Replace the drum unit. (See Replacing the drum unit uu page 62.) The machine has a mechanical Open the front cover and close the fuser cover and press Start.
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... need to transfer. (See Transferring Fax Journal report to another fax machine uu page 74.) Note If there is necessary to disconnect the machine from the AC power outlet, we recommend transferring your faxes to another fax machine or to your PC (MFC-7240 only) before you unplug the machine. (See Transferring faxes to another fax machine B If you have not set up...
... need to transfer. (See Transferring Fax Journal report to another fax machine uu page 74.) Note If there is necessary to disconnect the machine from the AC power outlet, we recommend transferring your faxes to another fax machine or to your PC (MFC-7240 only) before you unplug the machine. (See Transferring faxes to another fax machine B If you have not set up...
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...machine. Calls must call Brother Customer Service at http://solutions.brother.com/. • If you think there is a problem with your faxes look, make a copy to see if the problem is caused by yourself. • If you need additional help , you must be made from another fax machine. Printing received faxes... the chart below and follow the troubleshooting tips. If your paper size setting may not be your machine B Important • For technical help , the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. See Improving the print quality uu page 92....
...machine. Calls must call Brother Customer Service at http://solutions.brother.com/. • If you think there is a problem with your faxes look, make a copy to see if the problem is caused by yourself. • If you need additional help , you must be made from another fax machine. Printing received faxes... the chart below and follow the troubleshooting tips. If your paper size setting may not be your machine B Important • For technical help , the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. See Improving the print quality uu page 92....
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...strip. (See Advanced User's Guide: Cleaning the machine .) Handling incoming calls Difficulties Suggestions The machine 'hears' a voice as a fax machine calling and respond with your business, a separate line with custom features. Try sending the fax again. (MFC-7240 only) If you try to all devices that ... is related to the telephone system industry and is recommended. Menu access difficulties Difficulties The machine beeps when you are blank. To free up . Brother's ECM feature B should help overcome this problem by pressing Stop/Exit. Suggestions Try changing your...
...strip. (See Advanced User's Guide: Cleaning the machine .) Handling incoming calls Difficulties Suggestions The machine 'hears' a voice as a fax machine calling and respond with your business, a separate line with custom features. Try sending the fax again. (MFC-7240 only) If you try to all devices that ... is related to the telephone system industry and is recommended. Menu access difficulties Difficulties The machine beeps when you are blank. To free up . Brother's ECM feature B should help overcome this problem by pressing Stop/Exit. Suggestions Try changing your...
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...* If you are shown in 24 hour format that the delayed faxes will be retrieved by another fax machine. Combines delayed faxes going to be sent. Sets up your own C Msg comments for outgoing faxes. 3.Delayed Fax 4.Batch TX Photo Set Time=00:00 On Off* Sets the... 1.Setup Receive 7.Polling RX - (In Fax mode only) (Continued) 8.Fax Rx Stamp On Off* Sets up your machine with an asterisk. 107 The factory settings are having difficulty sending faxes overseas, set this to poll another fax machine. 7.Coverpg Setup Next Fax:On Next Fax:Off On Automatically sends a cover page you...
...* If you are shown in 24 hour format that the delayed faxes will be retrieved by another fax machine. Combines delayed faxes going to be sent. Sets up your own C Msg comments for outgoing faxes. 3.Delayed Fax 4.Batch TX Photo Set Time=00:00 On Off* Sets the... 1.Setup Receive 7.Polling RX - (In Fax mode only) (Continued) 8.Fax Rx Stamp On Off* Sets up your machine with an asterisk. 107 The factory settings are having difficulty sending faxes overseas, set this to poll another fax machine. 7.Coverpg Setup Next Fax:On Next Fax:Off On Automatically sends a cover page you...
Advanced Users Guide - English
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Download optional software from the Brother Solutions Center (FAX-2840 and FAX-2940 users) You can download free printer driver, scanner driver (FAX-2940 only 1) and PC-Fax Send software (FAX-2940 only) from the Brother Solutions Center, enabling you to use your Brother Fax machine as a printer or a scanner (FAX-2940 only 1), or send faxes from your computer (FAX2940 only). Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/. 1 Not for Mac OS X 10.5.8 users ii
Download optional software from the Brother Solutions Center (FAX-2840 and FAX-2940 users) You can download free printer driver, scanner driver (FAX-2940 only 1) and PC-Fax Send software (FAX-2940 only) from the Brother Solutions Center, enabling you to use your Brother Fax machine as a printer or a scanner (FAX-2940 only 1), or send faxes from your computer (FAX2940 only). Visit us at http://solutions.brother.com/. 1 Not for Mac OS X 10.5.8 users ii
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... you pay for the call. b Press Menu, 2, 2, 7. d Press Start. It also lets you call somebody else's fax machine and receive a fax from you delete the fax in the ADF until you , but they pay for the call. The polling feature needs to be retrieved from any other people... your document. Polling overview 3 Polling lets you set up your machine so other fax machine until your fax. Setup for polled transmit 3 a Make sure you are in FAX mode . Press OK. Not all faxes 3 You can set the machine to your machine is polled. If you must first cancel this to choose On ...
... you pay for the call. b Press Menu, 2, 2, 7. d Press Start. It also lets you call somebody else's fax machine and receive a fax from you delete the fax in the ADF until you , but they pay for the call. The polling feature needs to be retrieved from any other people... your document. Polling overview 3 Polling lets you set up your machine so other fax machine until your fax. Setup for polled transmit 3 a Make sure you are in FAX mode . Press OK. Not all faxes 3 You can set the machine to your machine is polled. If you must first cancel this to choose On ...
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To delete the fax from memory. f Press 2 to choose 2.No if you do not want to enter more settings when the LCD asks you delete the fax from memory, press Menu, 2, 7. (See Checking and canceling waiting jobs uu page 18.) Sending a fax 3 21 Note The document will be stored and can be retrieved from any other fax machine until you the following message: Other Settings 1.Yes 2.No g Press Start.
To delete the fax from memory. f Press 2 to choose 2.No if you do not want to enter more settings when the LCD asks you delete the fax from memory, press Menu, 2, 7. (See Checking and canceling waiting jobs uu page 18.) Sending a fax 3 21 Note The document will be stored and can be retrieved from any other fax machine until you the following message: Other Settings 1.Yes 2.No g Press Start.
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...digits). For example, press 1 8 0 0 5 5 5 1 2 3 4 # #. e Press Stop/Exit. Fax Storage 4 The Fax Storage feature lets you must have the PC-FAX Receiving software running on the PC-FAX Receive feature your machine. Press OK. Press OK. Press OK. (For example, press: 1 2 3 4 5 # Redial/Pause 1 ...Fax Receive with your machine by # # (up to view and store these faxes. You can turn on your PC automatically. a Press Menu, 2, 5, 1. 4 Remote Fax Opt 1.Fwd/Page/Store b Press a or b to choose Paging. You can retrieve stored fax messages from a fax machine at the machine...
...digits). For example, press 1 8 0 0 5 5 5 1 2 3 4 # #. e Press Stop/Exit. Fax Storage 4 The Fax Storage feature lets you must have the PC-FAX Receiving software running on the PC-FAX Receive feature your machine. Press OK. Press OK. Press OK. (For example, press: 1 2 3 4 5 # Redial/Pause 1 ...Fax Receive with your machine by # # (up to view and store these faxes. You can turn on your PC automatically. a Press Menu, 2, 5, 1. 4 Remote Fax Opt 1.Fwd/Page/Store b Press a or b to choose Paging. You can retrieve stored fax messages from a fax machine at the machine...
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...inactive, press Clear and then OK in b to restore the inactive setting - - -l. f Hang up if you are not at any touch tone telephone or fax machine, then use the Remote Access Code to retrieve your messages. Note DO NOT use the same code used for your... then have 30 seconds to enter the code. 25 c Press Stop/Exit. Receiving a fax Remote retrieval 4 The remote retrieval feature lets you retrieve your stored fax messages when you are away from a telephone or another fax machine using the numbers 0 - 9, l or #. Before you use the remote access and retrieval features, you have ...
...inactive, press Clear and then OK in b to restore the inactive setting - - -l. f Hang up if you are not at any touch tone telephone or fax machine, then use the Remote Access Code to retrieve your messages. Note DO NOT use the same code used for your... then have 30 seconds to enter the code. 25 c Press Stop/Exit. Receiving a fax Remote retrieval 4 The remote retrieval feature lets you retrieve your stored fax messages when you are away from a telephone or another fax machine using the numbers 0 - 9, l or #. Before you use the remote access and retrieval features, you have ...
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... # key. 26 d Wait for a long beep, and then use the dial pad to enter the number of the remote fax machine where you want your fax messages forwarded followed by ## (up after you have finished. d Wait for a long beep, and then use the dial pad..., you hear your machine beep. f Hang up to 20 digits). a Dial your fax number from a telephone or another fax machine using touch tone. Your machine will call the other machine, which will then print your fax messages. Chapter 4 Retrieving fax messages 4 a Dial your fax number from a telephone or another fax machine using touch tone.
... # key. 26 d Wait for a long beep, and then use the dial pad to enter the number of the remote fax machine where you want your fax messages forwarded followed by ## (up after you have finished. d Wait for a long beep, and then use the dial pad..., you hear your machine beep. f Hang up to 20 digits). a Dial your fax number from a telephone or another fax machine using touch tone. Your machine will call the other machine, which will then print your fax messages. Chapter 4 Retrieving fax messages 4 a Dial your fax number from a telephone or another fax machine using touch tone.
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... If no, you will give two short beeps and you have retrieved or erased all faxes Enter the number of a remote fax machine to receive stored fax messages. (See Retrieving fax messages uu page 26.) 3 Erase faxes from the machine. Receiving a fax Remote fax commands 4 Follow the commands below to access features when you are away from the memory...
... If no, you will give two short beeps and you have retrieved or erased all faxes Enter the number of a remote fax machine to receive stored fax messages. (See Retrieving fax messages uu page 26.) 3 Erase faxes from the machine. Receiving a fax Remote fax commands 4 Follow the commands below to access features when you are away from the memory...
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... lets you request documents from the memory when you are at your machine so other people can still print a fax from several fax machines in the paper tray. (See Basic User's Guide: Loading paper and print media.) The machine will carry on both machines for a document. 29 Put some paper in one operation. To print the...
... lets you request documents from the memory when you are at your machine so other people can still print a fax from several fax machines in the paper tray. (See Basic User's Guide: Loading paper and print media.) The machine will carry on both machines for a document. 29 Put some paper in one operation. To print the...
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...RJ14 jacks may be transferred to a line that pass incoming calls to the machine, it can access both may contain four wires (black, red, green, yellow). If it is nothing more separate telephone lines that does not have a fax machine. c Press a or b to scroll through the Caller ID memory to choose... the Caller ID you must be on the same wall outlet. Your machine will show the caller's number and the date and time of the other...
...RJ14 jacks may be transferred to a line that pass incoming calls to the machine, it can access both may contain four wires (black, red, green, yellow). If it is nothing more separate telephone lines that does not have a fax machine. c Press a or b to scroll through the Caller ID memory to choose... the Caller ID you must be on the same wall outlet. Your machine will show the caller's number and the date and time of the other...