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Brother Numbers
Brother fax-back system
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
For Customer Service
Dealers/Service Centers (USA Only)
Service Centers (Canada Only)
Ordering Accessories and Supplies
Notice – Disclaimer of Warranties (For USA and Canada)
Compilation and Publication Notice
BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE (For USA Only)
BROTHER MULTIFUNCTION CENTER/FACSIMILE MACHINE LIMITED WARRANTY (For Canada Only)
Quick Reference Guide
Sending Faxes
Automatic Transmission
Sending a Cover Page
Real Time Transmission
Receiving Faxes
Select Receive Mode
Manual Reception
Storing Numbers
Storing One Touch Dial Numbers (For FAX models only)
Storing Speed Dial Numbers
Telephone Operation
One Touch Dialing / Speed Dialing
Search/Speed Dial
Making Copies
Making a Single Copy
Making Multiple Copies
How to Access the Complete Owner's Manual (For MFC-4800 Only)
To View On-Line Documentation (For Windows® Users):
To View On-Line Documentation (For Macintosh® Users):
How to Access Brother Support (For MFC-4800 Only) (For Windows® Only)
Download the Printer Driver from the Brother Web Site (For FAX-2900 and FAX-3800 Only)
Table of Contents
1.Introduction
Using This Manual
Finding Information
Conventions Used in this Manual
Test Sheet Procedure and Product Registration (For USA Only)
To Complete Your MFC-4800 Registration On-Line (For MFC-4800 Only):
FAX-2800, FAX-2900 and FAX-3800 Control Panel Overview
MFC-4800 Control Panel Overview
About Fax Machines
Custom Features
Do You Have Voice Mail on the Phone Line?
Why Should There Be Trouble?
How Can You Avoid Possible Problems?
Fax Tones and Handshake
ECM (Error Correction Mode)
2.Assembly and Connections
Packing List
Choosing a Location
Assembly
Installing the Drum Unit Assembly (with Toner Cartridge)
Setting Up the FAX/MFC
Loading Paper
Acceptable Paper
Paper Capacity of Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder
Connecting an External Telephone
Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device (TAD)
Sequence
Connections
Outgoing Message (OGM) on External TAD
Special Line Considerations
Roll-Over Phone Lines
Two-Line Phone System
Converting Telephone Wall Outlets
Installing FAX/MFC, External Two-Line TAD and Two-Line Telephone
Multi-Line Connections (PBX)
If You Are Installing the FAX/MFC to Work with a PBX:
Custom Features on Your Phone Line
3.On-Screen Programming
User-Friendly Programming
Menu Selection Table
Alternating Displays
Navigation Keys
4.Initial Setup
Getting Started
Setting the Paper Size
Setting the Date and Time
Setting the Station ID
Entering Text
Inserting Spaces
Making Corrections
Repeating Letters
Special Characters and Symbols
Setting the Ring Volume
Setting the Beeper Volume
Setting the Speaker Volume
Setting the Handset Volume
Choosing the Handset Volume (For Volume Amplify)
Setting Volume Amplify
Memory Storage
Turning On Automatic Daylight Savings Time
Toner Save
Sleep Mode
Setting Tone/Pulse Dialing Mode (For Canada Only)
5.Setup Receive
Basic Receiving Operations
Choosing the Receive Mode
To Select or Change Your Receive Mode
Setting the Ring Delay
Setting the F/T Ring Time (For FAX/TEL Mode Only)
Easy Receive
Printing a Reduced Incoming Fax (Auto Reduction)
Setting the Print Density
Advanced Receiving Operations
Operation from Extension Telephones
For FAX/TEL Mode Only
Changing the Remote Codes
Printing a Fax in Memory
Polling
Setting Up Polling Receive
Setting Up Sequential Polling Receive
Canceling a Scheduled Job
6.Setup Send
Before You Begin
Using the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder)
Sending Faxes with Multiple Settings
Manual Transmission
Automatic Transmission
Manual and Automatic Fax Redial
Dual Access
Real Time Transmission
Checking Job Status
Canceling a Job While Scanning the Original
Canceling a Job in Memory
Basic Sending Operations
Contrast
Fax Resolution
Composing Electronic Cover Page
Composing Your Own Comments
Cover Page for the Next Fax Only
Always Send a Cover Page
Using a Printed Cover Page
Advanced Sending Operations
Overseas Mode
Delayed Timer
Delayed FAX
Delayed Batch Transmission
Setting Up Polled Transmit
7.Auto Dial Numbers and Dialing Options
Storing Numbers for Easy Dialing
Storing One Touch Dial Numbers (For FAX Models Only)
Storing Speed Dial Numbers
Changing One Touch (For FAX Models Only) and Speed Dial Numbers
Setting Up Groups for Broadcasting
Dialing Options
Manual Dialing
Search
Speed Dialing
One Touch Dialing (For FAX Models Only)
Access Codes and Credit Card Numbers
Broadcasting
Pause
Hold
Fax Redial
Tone/Pulse (For Canada Only)
8.Telephone Services
Custom Features
Distinctive Ring
What Does Your Telephone Company’s “Distinctive Ring” Do?
What Does Brother’s “Distinctive Ring” Do?
Do You Have Voice Mail?
Before You Choose the Ring Pattern to Register
VERY IMPORTANT
Registering the Distinctive Ring Pattern
Caller ID
Viewing Caller ID List
Printing Caller ID List
Call Waiting Caller ID
CallManage (For USA Only)
Registration with CallManage - Requires Changing Your Carrier Selection
Sending a Fax Using CallManage (For Domestic and International Long Distance Calls Only!)
Placing a Long Distance Telephone Call Using CallManage
Customer Support
Disclaimer
9.Remote Fax Options
Fax Forwarding/Paging
Programming a Fax Forwarding Number
Programming Your Pager Number
Setting Fax Storage
Backup Print
Changing the Remote Retrieval Access Code
Remote Retrieval
Using the Remote Retrieval Access Code
Remote Commands
Retrieving Fax Messages
Changing the Fax Forwarding Number
10.Printing Reports
FAX/MFC Settings and Activity
Customizing the Transmission Verification Report
Setting the Fax Activity Report Interval
Using the Reports Key
To Print a Report
11.Making Copies
Using the FAX/MFC as a Copier
Making a Single Copy
Making Multiple Copies
Out of Memory Message
Temporary Copy Settings
Copying with Multiple Settings
Using the Enlarge/Reduce Key
Using the Options Key
Copy Mode (Type of Original)
Copy Contrast
Special Copy Options
2 in 1
4 in 1
Changing the Default Copy Settings
Copy Mode (Type of Original)
Copy Contrast
12.Important Information
Standard Telephone and FCC Notices
Laser Safety
FDA Regulations
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only)
Important
Industry Canada Compliance Statement
Important—About the Interface Cable (For FAX-2900, FAX-3800, MFC-4800 Only)
Warranty
International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement
Important Safety Instructions
Trademarks
13.Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Error Messages
Document Jam
Paper Jam
Paper is Jammed in the Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder
Paper is Jammed near the Drum Unit or in the Fuser Unit
If You Are Having Difficulty with Your FAX/MFC
Packing and Shipping the FAX/MFC
Routine Maintenance
Cleaning the Document Scanner
Cleaning the Printer
Cleaning the Drum Unit
Replacing the Toner Cartridge
Replacing the Drum Unit
Glossary
Specifications
Product Description
Fax
Printer (For FAX-2900, FAX-3800, MFC-4800 Only)
Computer Requirements (For FAX-2900, FAX-3800, MFC-4800 Only)
Electrical and Environment
Parallel Interface
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface
Index
Remote Retrieval Access Card
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Brother Numbers
3
Brother fax-back system
3
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
3
For Customer Service
3
Dealers/Service Centers (USA Only)
3
Service Centers (Canada Only)
3
Ordering Accessories and Supplies
4
Notice – Disclaimer of Warranties (For USA and Canada)
5
Compilation and Publication Notice
5
BROTHER ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and EXCHANGE SERVICE (For USA Only)
6
BROTHER MULTIFUNCTION CENTER/FACSIMILE MACHINE LIMITED WARRANTY (For Canada Only)
8
Quick Reference Guide
9
Sending Faxes
9
Automatic Transmission
9
Sending a Cover Page
9
Real Time Transmission
9
Receiving Faxes
9
Select Receive Mode
9
Manual Reception
9
Storing Numbers
10
Storing One Touch Dial Numbers (For FAX models only)
10
Storing Speed Dial Numbers
10
Telephone Operation
10
One Touch Dialing / Speed Dialing
10
Search/Speed Dial
10
Making Copies
10
Making a Single Copy
10
Making Multiple Copies
10
How to Access the Complete Owner's Manual (For MFC-4800 Only)
11
To View On-Line Documentation (For Windows® Users):
11
To View On-Line Documentation (For Macintosh® Users):
11
How to Access Brother Support (For MFC-4800 Only) (For Windows® Only)
12
Download the Printer Driver from the Brother Web Site (For FAX-2900 and FAX-3800 Only)
12
Table of Contents
13
1.Introduction
20
Using This Manual
20
Finding Information
20
Conventions Used in this Manual
20
Test Sheet Procedure and Product Registration (For USA Only)
21
To Complete Your MFC-4800 Registration On-Line (For MFC-4800 Only):
21
FAX-2800, FAX-2900 and FAX-3800 Control Panel Overview
22
MFC-4800 Control Panel Overview
24
About Fax Machines
26
Custom Features
26
Do You Have Voice Mail on the Phone Line?
26
Why Should There Be Trouble?
26
How Can You Avoid Possible Problems?
26
Fax Tones and Handshake
26
ECM (Error Correction Mode)
27
2.Assembly and Connections
29
Packing List
29
Choosing a Location
30
Assembly
31
Installing the Drum Unit Assembly (with Toner Cartridge)
31
Setting Up the FAX/MFC
33
Loading Paper
35
Acceptable Paper
35
Paper Capacity of Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder
36
Connecting an External Telephone
37
Connecting an External Telephone Answering Device (TAD)
37
Sequence
37
Connections
38
Outgoing Message (OGM) on External TAD
39
Special Line Considerations
39
Roll-Over Phone Lines
39
Two-Line Phone System
39
Converting Telephone Wall Outlets
40
Installing FAX/MFC, External Two-Line TAD and Two-Line Telephone
40
Multi-Line Connections (PBX)
41
If You Are Installing the FAX/MFC to Work with a PBX:
41
Custom Features on Your Phone Line
42
3.On-Screen Programming
43
User-Friendly Programming
43
Menu Selection Table
43
Alternating Displays
43
Navigation Keys
44
4.Initial Setup
50
Getting Started
50
Setting the Paper Size
50
Setting the Date and Time
50
Setting the Station ID
51
Entering Text
51
Inserting Spaces
52
Making Corrections
52
Repeating Letters
52
Special Characters and Symbols
52
Setting the Ring Volume
53
Setting the Beeper Volume
53
Setting the Speaker Volume
53
Setting the Handset Volume
54
Choosing the Handset Volume (For Volume Amplify)
54
Setting Volume Amplify
55
Memory Storage
55
Turning On Automatic Daylight Savings Time
56
Toner Save
56
Sleep Mode
56
Setting Tone/Pulse Dialing Mode (For Canada Only)
56
5.Setup Receive
57
Basic Receiving Operations
57
Choosing the Receive Mode
57
To Select or Change Your Receive Mode
58
Setting the Ring Delay
58
Setting the F/T Ring Time (For FAX/TEL Mode Only)
59
Easy Receive
59
Printing a Reduced Incoming Fax (Auto Reduction)
60
Setting the Print Density
60
Advanced Receiving Operations
61
Operation from Extension Telephones
61
For FAX/TEL Mode Only
61
Changing the Remote Codes
61
Printing a Fax in Memory
62
Polling
62
Setting Up Polling Receive
62
Setting Up Sequential Polling Receive
62
Canceling a Scheduled Job
63
6.Setup Send
64
Before You Begin
64
Using the ADF (Automatic Document Feeder)
64
Sending Faxes with Multiple Settings
65
Manual Transmission
65
Automatic Transmission
65
Manual and Automatic Fax Redial
66
Dual Access
66
Real Time Transmission
66
Checking Job Status
67
Canceling a Job While Scanning the Original
67
Canceling a Job in Memory
67
Basic Sending Operations
68
Contrast
68
Fax Resolution
68
Composing Electronic Cover Page
69
Composing Your Own Comments
69
Cover Page for the Next Fax Only
70
Always Send a Cover Page
70
Using a Printed Cover Page
71
Advanced Sending Operations
71
Overseas Mode
71
Delayed Timer
72
Delayed FAX
72
Delayed Batch Transmission
73
Setting Up Polled Transmit
73
7.Auto Dial Numbers and Dialing Options
74
Storing Numbers for Easy Dialing
74
Storing One Touch Dial Numbers (For FAX Models Only)
74
Storing Speed Dial Numbers
75
Changing One Touch (For FAX Models Only) and Speed Dial Numbers
75
Setting Up Groups for Broadcasting
76
Dialing Options
77
Manual Dialing
77
Search
77
Speed Dialing
78
One Touch Dialing (For FAX Models Only)
78
Access Codes and Credit Card Numbers
79
Broadcasting
80
Pause
81
Hold
81
Fax Redial
81
Tone/Pulse (For Canada Only)
81
8.Telephone Services
82
Custom Features
82
Distinctive Ring
82
What Does Your Telephone Company’s “Distinctive Ring” Do?
82
What Does Brother’s “Distinctive Ring” Do?
82
Do You Have Voice Mail?
83
Before You Choose the Ring Pattern to Register
83
VERY IMPORTANT
84
Registering the Distinctive Ring Pattern
84
Caller ID
84
Viewing Caller ID List
85
Printing Caller ID List
85
Call Waiting Caller ID
85
CallManage (For USA Only)
86
Registration with CallManage - Requires Changing Your Carrier Selection
86
Sending a Fax Using CallManage (For Domestic and International Long Distance Calls Only!)
87
Placing a Long Distance Telephone Call Using CallManage
87
Customer Support
87
Disclaimer
87
9.Remote Fax Options
88
Fax Forwarding/Paging
88
Programming a Fax Forwarding Number
88
Programming Your Pager Number
88
Setting Fax Storage
89
Backup Print
89
Changing the Remote Retrieval Access Code
90
Remote Retrieval
90
Using the Remote Retrieval Access Code
90
Remote Commands
91
Retrieving Fax Messages
92
Changing the Fax Forwarding Number
92
10.Printing Reports
93
FAX/MFC Settings and Activity
93
Customizing the Transmission Verification Report
93
Setting the Fax Activity Report Interval
94
Using the Reports Key
94
To Print a Report
95
11.Making Copies
96
Using the FAX/MFC as a Copier
96
Making a Single Copy
96
Making Multiple Copies
96
Out of Memory Message
97
Temporary Copy Settings
97
Copying with Multiple Settings
97
Using the Enlarge/Reduce Key
98
Using the Options Key
99
Copy Mode (Type of Original)
99
Copy Contrast
99
Special Copy Options
100
2 in 1
100
4 in 1
100
Changing the Default Copy Settings
101
Copy Mode (Type of Original)
101
Copy Contrast
101
12.Important Information
102
Standard Telephone and FCC Notices
102
Laser Safety
103
FDA Regulations
103
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only)
104
Important
104
Industry Canada Compliance Statement
105
Important—About the Interface Cable (For FAX-2900, FAX-3800, MFC-4800 Only)
105
Warranty
105
International ENERGY STAR® Compliance Statement
105
Important Safety Instructions
106
Trademarks
108
13.Troubleshooting and Routine Maintenance
109
Troubleshooting
109
Error Messages
109
Document Jam
113
Paper Jam
113
Paper is Jammed in the Multi-purpose Sheet Feeder
114
Paper is Jammed near the Drum Unit or in the Fuser Unit
114
If You Are Having Difficulty with Your FAX/MFC
115
Packing and Shipping the FAX/MFC
122
Routine Maintenance
124
Cleaning the Document Scanner
124
Cleaning the Printer
125
Cleaning the Drum Unit
126
Replacing the Toner Cartridge
127
Replacing the Drum Unit
131
Glossary
135
Specifications
139
Product Description
139
Fax
139
Printer (For FAX-2900, FAX-3800, MFC-4800 Only)
140
Computer Requirements (For FAX-2900, FAX-3800, MFC-4800 Only)
141
Electrical and Environment
141
Parallel Interface
142
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface
142
Index
143
Remote Retrieval Access Card
147
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